And on a lighter note. A Harley.

**iwilde** · 27th October 2006, 13:20

Looks bloody good to me, It'd look good sitting beside the sportsbike!

**Big Dave** · 27th October 2006, 13:32

Originally Posted by Ixion

I must try a Harley one day. But I just can't get with having my feet stuck out in front. Too weird.

It takes a day - 200km-ish to get fully used to.

Obviously it depends on how hard you intend riding. Once you are used to feet forward - and if you intend travelling close to the posted speed limits - then after that day it took to get used to it, I begin to wonder 'why aren't all bikes this comfortable'.

but it takes a day or so.

**Big Dave** · 27th October 2006, 13:33

Originally Posted by iwilde

Looks bloody good to me, It'd look good sitting beside the sportsbike!

and the adventure bike.

**iwilde** · 27th October 2006, 14:54

Originally Posted by Big Dave

and the adventure bike.

You're on to it, and the motard, jetski...hellicopter....

**Big Dave** · 27th October 2006, 17:11

Originally Posted by Motu

I'm an engine guy.

I think you must be a short sighted guy!
The engine is bewdiful in its own way.
From some angles it is almost entirely chrome.

What I don't like as much as previous incarnations is the air filter cover and treatment. but i'm sure lou could sort me out with something suitably gothic and bling to replace it.

**Ixion** · 27th October 2006, 17:15

Well, you can't hardly get a decent view of the engine, what with the exhaust pipes, and footboards and forward controls and aircleaner and everything blocking it off.

I, like Mr Motu , an an engine man. It's what I look at. I like the engine to be the central thing on a bike, the focus of attention. Everything else is secondary to that.

One reason why I don't really groove over sprotbikes, they all look the same to me , cos I can't see the engines.

I rather like the 1200 bandit, the donk is right out there in plain view.

**Mr. Peanut** · 27th October 2006, 17:54

*KNOCKS IT WITH A WRECKING BALL* All the amazing cruisers out there, who would buy a Harley??

Triumph Rocket 3 FTW.

**Big Dave** · 27th October 2006, 18:27

Originally Posted by MrPeanut

*KNOCKS IT WITH A WRECKING BALL* All the amazing cruisers out there, who would buy a Harley??.

I would atchally.

**scumdog** · 27th October 2006, 18:52

Originally Posted by Ixion

I must try a Harley one day. But I just can't get with having my feet stuck out in front. Too weird.

Not ALL H-Ds are like that - sporties and superglides often don't have forward mounted pegs as they are designed for biffing into the corners.

**sAsLEX** · 27th October 2006, 19:01

Originally Posted by Ixion

One reason why I don't really groove over sprotbikes, they all look the same to me , cos I can't see the engines.

You might like this one

http://www.engmore.com/wallpapers/Wakan01.jpg
http://www.engmore.com/wallpapers/Wakan09.jpg
http://www.engmore.com/wallpapers/Wakan10.jpg

**Motu** · 27th October 2006, 19:03

I reckon,with a bike like that....that chicks will think I'm pretty good looking,sorta....and I will be articulate and charming.I just get the feeling from looking at the bike,that I could be some kick arse dude....

**Mr. Peanut** · 27th October 2006, 19:07

Piston speed for a ZXR250 @ 100km/h 1900fps
Piston speed for a 1200 Sportster @ 100km/h 1750fps

ZXR250 engines can last 100000km without too many problems. ZXR250s are faster...

250cc folks... Time to move on

**Edbear** · 27th October 2006, 19:14

Originally Posted by Ixion

I rather like the 1200 bandit, the donk is right out there in plain view.

Kinda spoilt that with the new water-cooled one, though. They shoulda put fake fins on it. Not sure I like it. Maybe it'll grow on me.

**topher** · 27th October 2006, 19:27

Originally Posted by Big Dave

and the adventure bike.

Yep, my thoughts exactly. Pretty sure the financial director would notice it parked in the shed though. End up with bollocks in a sling. Again. So tempting though for an old bastard like myself.