Virago - A noisy or scolding or domineering woman. Comes from latin vir which is related to virile.
Virago - A noisy or scolding or domineering woman. Comes from latin vir which is related to virile.
~~cough*bullshit*cough~~Originally Posted by Waylander
Waylander... sorry man.. gotta call you on this one.. its not about decibles.. its about tone..beat... the way the "blub Blub blub" hits you in the gut.. love the Viragos man but HD's got the sound
p.s. FUCK THIS RAIN!!
Gotta back this man, it doesn't matter how LOUD the noise is, if it ain't a Harley it will NEVER sound like one!!Originally Posted by SARGE
Nothing wrong with a loud Virago but NEVER fool yourself that it sounds like a Harley, O.K.?
Winding up drongos, foil hat wearers and over sensitive KBers for over 14,000 posts...........![]()
" Life is not a rehearsal, it's as happy or miserable as you want to make it"
yeah Waylander man...
having had a virago for 10 years and loved it! And now a Buell ( a HD by another name ofcourse) i guess I'm lucky to have had one from each end of the spectrum.
But it aint a Harley by any means: a very nice copy, sounds cool, looks very similar (to untrained eyes), yes cheaper but it is a japa after all (Altho H-D are definately getting a lot more competitive in price now) ......but not a Harley by any means, and will not ever be one
having said that tho I still will always like them cos they are a good bike on their own merit, but they do have their own foibles....the well known noisy/annoying starter motor will always be one that sticks in my mind.
Each has its own pros and cons...In my mind (and that may only be in my mind!) they are both good bikes, just not the same by any means.
* And ofcourse i prob wanted a H-D when i bought the Virago, but simply could not afford it, so this was the best option for me
"Do not meddle in the affairs of Buells, for they are subtle and quick to wheelie!"
--J RR1000 Tolkien
yank tank at Glenorchy 2006 rally
well I've done it!! I ended up buying a Suzuki Marauder (GZ) which was for sale privately and literally right round the corner. A 2002 model,in superb condition. The guy bought it for his girlfriend, who rode it once, had too many revs up when she let out the clutch and she dropped it on the footpath. It has a tiny graze on the front guard. Woooohooo...pick it up tomorrow night![]()
ROKS
Well done that woman....Originally Posted by roks
Take it easy and gently and build up your confidence gradually... Above all... ENJOY!
Congrats, Should have gotten the Virago... Lol nah J/K. ENjoy it.
Sever
Now and forever
you're just another lost soul about to be mine again
see her, you'll never free her
you must surrender it all
And give life to me again
Disturbed - Inside the Fire
Hey, well done! I thought the price on that GZ would be too tempting. Don't worry, it may not be a Virago but we'll still speak to you!
(Edit) I'll be in Ch-ch myself tomorrow night, shame I'll be in the cage!
Can I believe the magic of your size... (The Shirelles)
Congrads..... that woulda been my choice too, post a pic up and see ya on the rd some time ayeOriginally Posted by roks
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cheers DD
(Definately Dodgy)
Hey but at least my offer of 3.5K was accepted for the Virago...so if anyone is looking there is one in Dunners. By the way...I got the GZ for $2800. *sings* I'm so excited...and I just can't hide it....![]()
ROKS
damn good girlOriginally Posted by roks
ahhh .....so you'll be wanting to get out and ride it this weekend huh????
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"Do not meddle in the affairs of Buells, for they are subtle and quick to wheelie!"
--J RR1000 Tolkien
yank tank at Glenorchy 2006 rally
Congrats Roks, the GZ is a good bike, I rode one for a year before getting my Volusia. Have many safe miles on it!!Originally Posted by roks
I ride the dirt, I ride the tide
I search the outside, search inside
I know I'll always burn to be
Remind me of what left this outlaw torn
~ The Outlaw Torn (Metallica: Load 1996)
Well, I can't say I've reached that speed, but at 130kph I was on 9000rpm. And since the red line is at 14000....Originally Posted by MSTRS
That engine is the same as the Ninja 250 and it's great fun! as far as you keep it over 8000rpm
Roks - Congratulations on the new bike...
Ride safe.
Oh well maybe your next bike will be a Virago....
Well I'm not too sure about that....I'm off for a business conference but my partner's guzzi is not going too well at the moment, he may well take the Suzuki to it's first rally...I told himto make sure it's clean before I get home![]()
ROKS
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