During my time I have ridden plenty of both, Though it still catches me out.Originally Posted by mdnzz
Last jap bike I owned I ended up going through a compulsory stop on the front wheel, on the test ride.
Damn near shit my undies.
Ultimate keyboard Warrior
During my time I have ridden plenty of both, Though it still catches me out.
Last jap bike I owned I ended up going through a compulsory stop on the front wheel, on the test ride.
Damn near shit my undies.
Hardcore Biker
General Motors is several billion in the can and asking for more because they insist on making big cars that don't handle, suck gas and differ little from 30 years ago (save all the electrical gadgets), while everyone else is using 21st century technology
same with their bikes really
The instructions are simple...
Leave. The. Tassels. At. Home.
Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?
The TV collector.
Just pootle for a bit, you'll be fine. Infact I predict you may not want to give it back...
One hell of a ride.
>>Brakes on HD's really do suck.<<
Last 5 years - disagree - generally found them adequate without being outstanding on cruisers. Brembos on VRSC.
They currently run Brembos on most.
Forum whore
The differences are subtle between a Jap bike and a Harley:
1. You won't need to push the Jap bike on a regular basis.
2. Your ass won't itch any more from the smooth in line 4.
3. People won't think you're a dealer.
4. It will actually go around corners without getting off and pushing.
5. It will actually keep up with modern traffic.
6. You can get a knee down, instead of both knees while you figure out why it won't start this time...
7. You lean forward.
8. Your butt and back won't hurt from the lean back.
9. When you pull on the lever on the right handlebar, it will actually slow down.
10. When you roll the rotary propulsion modulator on the right handle bar, the bike will accelerate with urgency.
11. As above, when the RPM counter reads more than 4,000, suddenly you will be hit with a firm shove of power between your shoulder blades.
12. As above, when reading 7,000 RPM, the fun really starts.
13. As above, you will be breaking the speeding laws in every location (except for Montana) in first gear.
14. You won't need to step around the oil patch, this will be strangely missing on the Jap bike.
15. The little needle on the clock in front of you will actually pass 160.
16. As above, when that happens, change into third.
17. As above, but keep count, you have 6 gears (not 4).
18. People will wave. But this time, you'll need to wave back.
It’s diametrically opposed to the sanitised existence of the Lemmings around me in the Dilbert Cartoon hell I live in; it’s life at full volume, perfect colour with high resolution and 10,000 watts of amplification.
One hell of a ride.
And you will have to put up with a lot of mis-information on KB.
Forum whore
19. You won't have to listen to BD whilst wearing his Hardley Rose tinted glasses...
Rosie tinted? Chuckle...
It’s diametrically opposed to the sanitised existence of the Lemmings around me in the Dilbert Cartoon hell I live in; it’s life at full volume, perfect colour with high resolution and 10,000 watts of amplification.
released early.. yahoo..
watch its weight coming in hard on a corner..... but otherwise it's nothing different o apart from they love lifting its front wheel yeah..
.xjr...
.."What's with all the lights"..officer..
Hardcore Biker
if you write it off it'll be from the replacement cost of all the plastic
rather than from the wanky front end being incapable of holding back several hundred pounds of steel & iron
One hell of a ride.
Anti KB dribble tinted glasses.
Harley make a diverse range of good quality products that make them the 2nd best selling brand in NZ last year.
Hondas are not gay.
Cruisers suit some people.
etc etc.
Stand 'em up - i'll knock 'em over. :-)
Double shot!!
The center of gravity will be in a completely different place, so notice how heavy it is lifting it off the sidestand and rolling it side-to-side etc. Lots of things are in different places so check you can work all the controls before you head off. Have a putter around some streets where there is no traffic getting used to the indicators and brakes, and then out on the open road and sit on a comfy speed and just settle in. Keep the engine revs below about 6,000rpm (not critical) until you get used to how the engine behaves.
Have fun! Riding a different bike is awesome!
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
NEDWN VIII
I would have thought selling the bike would be the better option.
Forum whore
Okay, if you can afford a Vrod, maybe. Have you taken a look at a sportie lately?
It’s diametrically opposed to the sanitised existence of the Lemmings around me in the Dilbert Cartoon hell I live in; it’s life at full volume, perfect colour with high resolution and 10,000 watts of amplification.
One hell of a ride.
Spent a week with a XR1200 - loved its guts.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks