Which bike to buy?

**98tls** · 11th February 2009, 18:35

Originally Posted by Maha

I was never that good at cryptic stuff....what the hell are you on about?

First erection,big fat chick with curves and strong thighs.Dunno why he would marry it.

**Dean** · 11th February 2009, 18:37

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

hahahaha "son" haha wat an old wise man you are.

were you the guy with gold or frankinsence? (sp?)

Originally Posted by balans

Says the 16 year old with a GN250 to the adult with a CB1300

Im everyones uncle or grandad

My gn250 is my chariot , i conquer roads and bikes and i storm the beaches of normandy 80kph at a time on redline.

**Dean** · 11th February 2009, 18:40

Originally Posted by 98tls

First erection,big fat chick with curves and strong thighs.Dunno why he would marry it.

Buy what strives for excellence, buy what every man would like to put there leg over (besides jessica alba), buy what forgives but does not forget

FOR EVERYTHING BUY A GN250

**98tls** · 11th February 2009, 18:41

Originally Posted by youngbiker16

Im everyone's uncle or grandad

My gn250 is my chariot , i conquer roads and bikes and i storm the beaches of normandy 80kph at a time on redline.

Must say i admire your enthusiasm.

**Hiflyer** · 11th February 2009, 18:42

Originally Posted by youngbiker16

Im everyones uncle or grandad

My gn250 is my chariot , i conquer roads and bikes and i storm the beaches of normandy 80kph at a time on redline.

by conquer roads you mean going so slow you dont need counter steering?

but anyway, once you can own GN250's

(or anybody for that matter) on a CB1300 i reckon itd probly be best not to make jokes like that

**Dean** · 11th February 2009, 18:47

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

by conquer roads you mean going so slow you dont need counter steering?

but anyway, once you can own GN250's

(or anybody for that matter) on a CB1300 i reckon itd probly be best not to make jokes like that

98tls and hiflyer
The true king , is the man that sees no boundaries no limitations,no fear, my gn250 sees nothing but road as i eat up the tarmac as if it was my breakfast.
As you know im only joking i couldnt beat a cb1300 in 1st gear lol

**mikeey01** · 11th February 2009, 19:00

Originally Posted by Michael Smith

Hi.

My first bike was a Norton Commando 1974 M2A. I spent a lot of money doing it up, thinking it would be more reliable - duh. I love the look of Nortons and Cafe racers in general.

I'm wanting to buy another bike. I like the styling of the Ducati Sport 1000 (2007 onwards models). I also like some Harley Davidson's. The Lowriders apeal to me more.

I am not a speed freak, but, do appreciate power and handling. I like the raw sound of some HD's. The Ducati Sports sound good with Zard or Termingoni exhausts.

Can people give me a run down on these two bikes in terms of reliablity and maintenance cost - and any other helpful points.

Thanks.

Ducati and only Ducati!
Trust me you won't be disappointed!

Italian bikes are about emotion.

If you want the fastest, sharpest, trickest bike on the planet, buy Japanese and follow the crowd.

But if you want a bike to stir you deep inside every time you open the garage door,
a bike you will spend hours cleaning just for the sake of it,
a bike that will make you shudder every time you hit the starter button and grin like an idiot behind a dark visor on the open road, there is none better.

**popelli** · 11th February 2009, 19:05

Originally Posted by Michael Smith

Hi.

My first bike was a Norton Commando 1974 M2A. I spent a lot of money doing it up, thinking it would be more reliable - duh. I love the look of Nortons and Cafe racers in general.

I'm wanting to buy another bike. I like the styling of the Ducati Sport 1000 (2007 onwards models). I also like some Harley Davidson's. The Lowriders apeal to me more.

I am not a speed freak, but, do appreciate power and handling. I like the raw sound of some HD's. The Ducati Sports sound good with Zard or Termingoni exhausts.

Can people give me a run down on these two bikes in terms of reliablity and maintenance cost - and any other helpful points.

Thanks.

I own both a ducati and a couple of harleys

They are both great bikes, however if I had to have only 1 bike it would be the Harley

1200 sportster is possibly the best compromise if you want a harley for power and handling, the handling is not up there with ducatis but is more than adecuate for general riding and streets ahead of the dyna

Power wise the ducati feels slightly gutless comparecd to the harley, it has to be revved like a jappa to perform, in terms of hp at 8000 revs its impressive, however in terms of torque at normal road speeds it has less power than a harley - have had bikes on a dyno and it comfirmed what I already knew

**98tls** · 11th February 2009, 19:09

Originally Posted by mikeey01

Ducati and only Ducati!
Trust me you won't be disappointed!

I did and was.750 Sport,piece of shit with the rear cylinder stuck on backwards and a car carburettor stuck on in the V,90SS what can i say but the biggest pile of shit.Shame really considering there great start.

Glad to see the later offerings improved.

**mikeey01** · 11th February 2009, 19:09

Originally Posted by popelli

I own both a ducati and a couple of harleys

They are both great bikes, however if I had to have only 1 bike it would be the Harley

1200 sportster is possibly the best compromise if you want a harley for power and handling, the handling is not up there with ducatis but is more than adecuate for general riding and streets ahead of the dyna

Power wise the ducati feels slightly gutless comparecd to the harley, it has to be revved like a jappa to perform, in terms of hp at 8000 revs its impressive, however in terms of torque at normal road speeds it has less power than a harley - have had bikes on a dyno and it comfirmed what I already knew

So are your making a comparision and based this result on a 2 valve 900ss and a 1200cc Hardley? not being rude just asking out of interest.

**mikeey01** · 11th February 2009, 19:14

Originally Posted by 98tls

I did and was.750 Sport,piece of shit with the rear cylinder stuck on backwards and a car carburettor stuck on in the V,90SS what can i say but the biggest pile of shit.Shame really considering there great start.Glad to see the later offerings improved.

comparision against modern or what was out at the time, VFR, GSXR etc

**98tls** · 11th February 2009, 19:20

Originally Posted by mikeey01

comparision against modern or what was out at the time, VFR, GSXR etc

You can compare both of them to a shithouse seat if you like mate the shithouse seat still comes out the better ride.Shitboxes both built in Ducatis "lets try and re-establish ourselves era" in the late 80s.Dont get me wrong i love Ducs and was lucky enough to grow up with an old man that owned some very nice 860s and 900SSs but the 2 i mentioned earlier were nothing but dismal.

**Hiflyer** · 11th February 2009, 20:46

yea my uncle has a 696 monster and an 848.

the 848 is a beaut to look at and to ride, but of course gets owned by 1000's and keeps up with the GSXR 750 but is noting special (dont burn me im just quoting my uncle haha) but he says the monster is a dream to ride and sounds evenbetter.

i myself can only compare my hyobag to the monster but from riding the monster i can say that the ducs are bloody brilliant, they have really taken care in making the bike as smooth as possible.

speed aint everything either. if your smoother than the next guy through a corner most likely you'll pass him.

but yea go the smoothness!!!!!

**mikeey01** · 11th February 2009, 22:20

Originally Posted by 98tls

You can compare both of them to a shithouse seat if you like mate the shithouse seat still comes out the better ride.

Toilet seat ra ha ha ha fark that's funny shit right there!

**imdying** · 12th February 2009, 07:39

Originally Posted by mikeey01

a bike that will make you shudder every time you hit the starter button and grin like an idiot behind a dark visor on the open road, there is none better.

Only pussys ride bikes with starter buttons

Want a bike that tickles, forget ghey arse 4 strokes