Break out the ass-less chaps, I got me a cruiser!

[Bluepete]

Check out my new ride! It's low, mean and as sweet as butt-cheeks in tight leather!


http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/P1030439.jpg


No.

Not really, it's is the most awefull piece of junk I ever had the misfortune to straddle. There is no rear suspension, every single ripple and bump jars your spine which is curved 'cos of the riding position. The forward pegs are OK, but on the motorway, you have to work to keep your feet out there. The headlight is as much use as a candle in the wind.
I just giggled my way up the M61 from the M60 with the throttle pinned wide open the whole way. Everything overtook me!
My back is killing me and I only rode 16 miles.

Piece of cr@p.

Good job my Tiger will be back from service later today.

Pete ;)

[wyrdness]

Is that the America or the Speedmaster? Either way, it's an abomination.

I still wouldn't mind a Bonnie for commuting though. The Tiger, whilst great on motorways, isn't the best tool for filtering in London.

[Bluepete]

It's an America. You can tell by the way it's fat, slow and useless. There's a lot in a name eh?

Pete ;)

[yorkie_chris]

We always suspected there was something like that about you Pete
Ere lookie here, ya'll fit right in!
http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/screengrab/SmokeyGleason.gif

Is that the America or the Speedmaster? Either way, it's an abomination.

I still wouldn't mind a Bonnie for commuting though. The Tiger, whilst great on motorways, isn't the best tool for filtering in London.

I'm surprised, good turning circle, high viewpoint...
Compared to low and long?

Probably best thing I've ridden for really 'orrible traffic was a little XT 250 or 350, can't recall. It was more nimble than a push bike anyway.

[wyrdness]

I'm surprised, good turning circle, high viewpoint...
Compared to low and long?

Probably best thing I've ridden for really 'orrible traffic was a little XT 250 or 350, can't recall. It was more nimble than a push bike anyway.

Top heaviness and wide bars do not make for a good filtering bike. The Speed Triple was far better than the Tiger in London traffic.

[Teejayexc]

Is that the America or the Speedmaster?


The fact that it's got AMERICA in big letters written on the side panel gives it away ! :smt082

[Bluepete]

I agree that the bars are a bit wide, but I promise you, you don't want an America.

I tried to get a new Tiger 800, but it's too new apparently.

Pete ;)

[wyrdness]

I agree that the bars are a bit wide, but I promise you, you don't want an America.

I tried to get a new Tiger 800, but it's too new apparently.

Pete ;)

There's no chance of me getting an America. I'd rather have another Harley!

[Bluefish]

Suit you sir, btw chaps dont have an ass, if they did they would be called trousers, lol

[Ed]

I think they look really cool, never ridden one though. From Wylies (l;ocal Triumph shop) I only ever get the knackered Dullsville as a loaner. Except for last time when the previouis loanee didn't bring it back, their spare CBR RR had a flat battery, so I had their new Striple. Now that was nice:cool:

Pete is this the bike you had when you called round?

[Bluepete]

Suit you sir, btw chaps dont have an ass, if they did they would be called trousers, lol

I worry that you know that!

Ed, no, I was on the Tiger, I would have been killed to death riding this piece of dross that far!

Pete ;)

[Bri w]

Sort of interested in a cruiser, coz I'm old, but that looks butt ugly

[orose]

Guess the timing didn't work out... my S3 service is scheduled for about a week after the hype has died down, at the end of next month, and I'm looking at the new tiger for the day.

[Bluefish]

I worry that you know that

Pete ;)

I wanted to be a cowboy, some say i am :D

[dizzyblonde]

ooooo bet you secretly loved it, although I also think perhaps you looked a bit like this


http://www.sparselysageandtimely.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/100_4553.jpg

being so tall and all!

[Bluepete]

Dizzy,

How long did it take you to find that pic?

All I'll say is that I would rather not ride at all than ride that abomination!

I planned the route back to Manchester based on what I knew were the smoothest roads. I now feel violated.

Pete ;)

[dizzyblonde]

about 20 secs, typed in gorilla on motorbike, theres loads :)

bit of a boneshaker then?

And errrr why were you riding it?

[Bluepete]

And errrr why were you riding it?


Tiger in for a service.

Back now with a new engine map which is waaaaaay better than the old one. Bike "sounds" fast as well as being fast!

Pete ;)

[dizzyblonde]

we believe you

http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/crave/George-Michael-busted.jpg

So does he :)

[garynortheast]

Thought that was the new work bike for a minute there Pete!

[_Stretchie_]

You should get yer assless chaps on and paint one cheek blue and one cheek red.

Bring a whole new meaning to being flashed by the law

[Bluepete]

And to whoever is reading this from RPU at Leigh, why not log in and join in the fun?

[Quiff Wichard]

Wild Hogs

[Pedrosa]

You know it could well be my age but the retro/classic/traditional looking bikes are beginning to have much more appeal to me. I dont compare them with the latest all singing and dancing models, but rather view them as the genre of bikes they are.

They are not the fastest,best handling,most comfy etc. etc. It's more a connection with the roots of motrcycling which can be embraced and appreciated when your mindset is open to them.

My last bike was as some will remember a Ducati 749S which I loved more than any I have ever owned. Yet a short time ago I borrowed a Harley Road King which surprised/ impressed me more than I would ever have imagined. It's a different kind of biking, but you know...in it's way just as enjoyable.

There is an interesting option being put to me regarding a Road King which I am to consider strongly.......watch this space.

P.S. No I will not be falling in to the "harley" culture, I will be enjoying th ebike my way and nothing more.

P.P.S.

I also do like the new Bonnie's also.(I guess there is no hope for me at all!)

[davepreston]

in spain dont make me come over there and edumactae ya, with them roads get a grip man
off to the naughty step with you

[G]

The irony being is it tends to be te old fella with bad knees and backs that like these thing.

I would love a custom chopper with a HUGE rear wheel. I'll have one, one day