I hate Suzukis!

[moko]

IBMWs do nothing for me. They're all "clinical" and just plain boring.

I've seen stunt riders wheelie or stoppie every brand of motorcycle, even an Electraglide Ultra Classic, but never a BeeEmm.

First time for everything mate.There`s a guy in Europe uses nothing but BMWs for his stunt show,even tourers like the one below.How can anything as radical as the GS trailies be boring? One of the best fun bikes out there with awesome handling.Of course if you can only see as far as the bhp figures in the glossy mags then they dont impress.I didnt like them then actually rode one for 3 weeks,if I win the lottery that`s what`ll be sitting on my driveway.

[Maximus]

I remember having no bike for about 8 months, THAT sucked!!

Now sometimes think that it's better to HAVE a bike (any bike) than NO bike whatsoever . . . . .

[moko]

............not a great pic but this is an R1100S

[vifferman]

Shit they nearly went under, from what I understand they were saved by the EVO engine and the near collapse (in the US) of the big four Jap manufacturers after the enforced recall of three wheel ATV's in the US.

There's a bit more to it than that. They nearly went bung several times, and in the 80's were helped by the US gummint restricting imports of, or applying tarrifs to, anything that was beating Harley on the racetrack or in the showroom.

What really saved Harley was the boom in sales to the "baby Boomer Generation", a huge group of 30-summat and 40-summat yuppies, who started buying technotoys with their copious 'discretionary wealth', including Harleys for the "bad boy" image they seemed to portray, and which Harley latched on to and shamelessly promulgated. If it wasn't for that, HD sales would be largely limited to patriotic Murkns and real bad boys.

[TonyB]

There's a bit more to it than that. They nearly went bung several times, and in the 80's were helped by the US gummint restricting imports of, or applying tarrifs to, anything that was beating Harley on the racetrack or in the showroom.
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Forgot about that- I even owned a VFR700, which is a direct result of the tarrif.

[vifferman]

Any chance of a scan please ? And I'm with you guys re' the Brutale.

It might be available here:
http://www.superbike.co.uk/downloads.htm

(Couldn't check, because I'm at work, and two ladies sit behind me).
I think (but can't remember) that the calendar is a Superbike one.

[Lou Girardin]

I really can't stand Urals.

[Wolf]

Can't really think of any bike or make I hate but there are quite a few I'd never buy.

I like the look of Harleys and can ogle with the best of'em but I think they're over-priced for what they are - kinda like Levis - it's the whole "yur payin' fer the brand name" thing. You can get bikes that are faster, perform better, handle better, whatever flips your switch, for a lot less money. But, hey, if you're into the name or the style or the image, then it's money well spent. I just won't be buying one is all.

I would not buy a race-style bike - I don't like the riding posture - but I'll still happily ogle at some of these sleek looking machines out there.

Naked bikes? Fine. Most the bikes I've ridden have been naked. Doesn't bother me.

I might absolutely detest something about an individual bike if it's not set up in a way that is comfortable/convenient for me, but I would not think anyone was an idiot for riding one as they may find it perfectly suits their size, riding style, wahtever.

Was not fond of the CB550 as it was a little too tall for me and rather top heavy so I found it a prick to back up, especially if I was sitting on it. A mate of mine finds the CB750 - which I would find far too tall (I can't even reach the ground) - perfect for his needs and I really loved my old CB360 even though it has gotten some seriously shitty reviews.

And there are bikes I would definitely like to own, even though they might not be the best in a lot of ways - any BSA, even a Bantam, despite the fact that the electrics were reputedly shit (Lucas); BMW R100CS; another old TS125 to play on; Suzuki Intruder 1400 and dozens of others.

Right now I'd be happy if I could get my Suzuki "Mildy Aggressive" LS400 or my GSX250 running and I'd settle for any 250cc commuter/cruiser.

I find the LS400 has some really annoying points - like having to take the tank off to change the spark plug and the fact that it's top speed is only 125km/h so I feel like I'm thrashing it when I ride it at 100km/h and the fact that it's less comfortable on long runs than my old CB360 was - but I still like it. Good for commuting, anyway.

[Wolf]

I remember having no bike for about 8 months, THAT sucked!!

Now sometimes think that it's better to HAVE a bike (any bike) than NO bike whatsoever . . . . .

Yep. No bike for about 6 months, now.

[Biff]

It might be available here:
http://www.superbike.co.uk/downloads.htm

(Couldn't check, because I'm at work, and two ladies sit behind me).
I think (but can't remember) that the calendar is a Superbike one.

Wooohooooo - "heaven, I'm in heaven, lad di da di da di da di da di daaaaa"

Not a particularly good shot of the bike, but what an array of beauftiful ladies!!

[Racey Rider]

Actually I don't. .

There I was, all ready to give you a good 'rep' point....
(Good Man! Speakes his mind!!)

and then you had to go watering it down and all P.C. on us!

Shame.

..... In fact I've changed my mind. Hondas aren't that bad but BMWs do nothing for me. They're all "clinical" and just plain boring.

What about the R1100S? Thats the only BMW that interests me.

[Biff]

and then you had to go watering it down and all P.C. on us!

Shame.[/COLOR]

P.C ? Me? Mwahahahahahahaha. Dude, I am NOT P.C. Trust me.

[outlawtorn]

I like all bikes, big, small, fat, thin, etc etc.

But I hate BMW bikes, just like I hate BMW cars. The people who own BMW's are generally young executives who think they now have money and are superior to anyone else, they drive likes pricks, ride like pricks and are generally pricks. This also comes from living in South Africa where most people with Beemers are complete wankers. But now I've just had a thought, I actually don't hate Beemers, just the people who ride/drive them.

HD make great bikes and the marketing is really cool, but how the fuck can anyone charge $50 for a fucking t-shirt just cause it has the HD logo on it? What a crock of bullshit, I love HD's and one day I will own one, but don't expect me to buy a t-shirt or vest or jacket to "go with" the bike, that's just crap. HD are taking the bike out of the enthusiasts hand and putting it into the executives hands, because more often than not HD's are fucking expensive, I can buy a brand new kick ass Suzuki cruiser for $24000 which gives me everything a HD can, with a bigger motor, but a similar spec HD will cost $44000. Why?

[scumdog]

Like all brands of bikes, got the H-D partly for the factor but mainly 'cos the simple truth is I wanted one, ain't that the reason that ALL people buy their choice of bike? (I know, monetary constraints can stop you getting the bike you REALLY want)

Yup, no problem with any brand of bike but sometimes have a problem with the riders of them (No brand in particular, just all sorts get ridden by tossers at times).

[MSTRS:Me]

I don't think I'll ever own a gixxer, or CBR, or ZX-anything-R. Just not me.

Statements like this are just begging to come back & haunt you. There is hope that Mrs Murphy's little boy won't get you tho, since you never said 'never'