Cruiser test?

**carver** · 22nd March 2009, 19:50

if i wanted to test a cruiser, which one should i test if i didn't want to discover it was complete shit?

**Dargor** · 22nd March 2009, 19:54

A chinese one, extra points if you tape your eyes for the vid.

**nallac** · 22nd March 2009, 19:57

do a M109r, i wanna hear your take on one..
how well does it wheelie, stoppie

then try a modded one with 199 rear wheel hp

**carver** · 22nd March 2009, 20:00

Originally Posted by Dargor

A chinese one, extra points if you tape your eyes for the vid.

the dealers always never want their products tested.
i would love to

know a local owner do we?

Originally Posted by nallac

do a M109r, i wanna hear your take on one..
how well does it wheelie, stoppie

then try a modded one with 199 rear wheel hp

1st gear standups on the pillion pegs!

stoppies by sitting on the tank!

powerslides

most bins wins!

**nallac** · 22nd March 2009, 20:03

Originally Posted by carver

1st gear standups on the pillion pegs!

stoppies by sitting on the tank!

powerslides

most bins wins!

wheres the vid??????

**carver** · 22nd March 2009, 20:05

Originally Posted by nallac

wheres the vid??????

in my head!

what do ya think!

**YellowDog** · 22nd March 2009, 20:20

Try and avoid the underpowered baby cruisers.

I test rode the Suzuki M109, which was interesting. The 1800cc motor was pretty impressive. I found that you don't need to brake in to corners as that fuck-off super sized rear tyre has its own automatic braking system (I don't think it is supposed to). The C50 was heaps better, but not for me. If you want better quality look at Kawasaki.

Good luck.

**Griffin** · 22nd March 2009, 20:50

Originally Posted by carver

if i wanted to test a cruiser, which one should i test if i didn't want to discover it was complete shit?

Carver, someone with an ego like yours shouldnt bother test riding a cruiser... stick to your sprotsbike. You just wouldn't get it.

**AllanB** · 22nd March 2009, 20:57

I think the first thing you need to do is spend some time talking to cruiser owners to find out what their (the purchasers) wants and expectations are in a cruiser.

If you don't get the cruiser thing after that, don't bother with your 'test' as it will be a totally irrelevant and absolutely worthless review.

It would be a bit like you reviewing dildos..............now that would be a interesting video

I bet you'd be doing a few 'wheelies' and screaming out for a 'stoppie'.

**nallac** · 22nd March 2009, 21:00

Originally Posted by AllanB

.It would be a bit like you reviewing dildos..............now that would be a interesting video

I bet you'd be doing a few 'wheelies' and screaming out for a 'stoppie'.

shit I thought you'd know by now, carver would love that..
be screaming out for more......bigger harder faster...

**Gizzit** · 23rd March 2009, 00:53

Carver ... what about an 09 GSX-R1000. They are quite a nice little cruiser ..... or perhaps an 09 R1 ..... ?

Both are nice little laid back, relatively docile scoots .... which hopefully won't prove to be too disappointing for your 1st cruiser 'outing'

**kiwifruit** · 23rd March 2009, 05:40

Have you ridden a modern gold wing?

**carver** · 23rd March 2009, 09:05

Originally Posted by YellowDog

Try and avoid the underpowered baby cruisers.

I test rode the Suzuki M109, which was interesting. The 1800cc motor was pretty impressive. I found that you don't need to brake in to corners as that fuck-off super sized rear tyre has its own automatic braking system (I don't think it is supposed to). The C50 was heaps better, but not for me. If you want better quality look at Kawasaki.

Good luck.

sweet, i do hear they are quite a weapon

Originally Posted by Griffin

Carver, someone with an ego like yours shouldnt bother test riding a cruiser... stick to your sprotsbike. You just wouldn't get it.

i would clean you up on a cruiser, so dont go on about my ego

Originally Posted by nallac

shit I thought you'd know by now, carver would love that..
be screaming out for more......bigger harder faster...

more power more like it

Originally Posted by Gizzit

Carver ... what about an 09 GSX-R1000. They are quite a nice little cruiser ..... or perhaps an 09 R1 ..... ?

Both are nice little laid back, relatively docile scoots .... which hopefully won't prove to be too disappointing for your 1st cruiser 'outing'

that vid should be interesting

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

Have you ridden a modern gold wing?

nope, what are they like?