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18-11-07, 02:47 PM
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Re: Bike alternative.
I'd like a Vespa PX125, or possible a DT125SM with a big narrow top box. I'd say a Duke 2, but I rode one in traffic once and though it's more nimble than an SV it's wider, which was very annoying, it was better than the SV at getting into gaps but worse at getting out of them.
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18-11-07, 03:20 PM
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Re: Bike alternative.
675 street triple...nice little engine and a good upright riding position. I've not seen one with a topbox yet but it could be practical if you added one.(not that I would)
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18-11-07, 04:36 PM
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Re: Bike alternative.
Evidently the "style" I am considering is so far out of the loop for me, that many a good folk has been thrown well off the scent.
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18-11-07, 04:44 PM
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Re: Bike alternative.
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  I'm thinkng something V-Twin, 45 degrees maybe, possibly of american extraction possibly not...
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18-11-07, 05:04 PM
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18-11-07, 05:34 PM
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Re: Bike alternative.
[quote=fizzwheel;1344631]I think I might have an inklng of what you are after, if its what I think it is, I might have to ban you
I'm thinkng something V-Twin, 45 degrees maybe, possibly of american extraction possibly not...[/quote] Perish the thought! 
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18-11-07, 05:35 PM
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Re: Bike alternative.
fizz: I hope you're not being racist against our subcontinental brothers - them northerners can take a long walk off no pier for me.
Rocket 3 would be a good option, I reckon, especially if the touring one is for real. |
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18-11-07, 05:42 PM
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Re: Bike alternative.
In my defence, I do have sound reasoning for this departure.
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18-11-07, 05:43 PM
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Re: Bike alternative.
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18-11-07, 05:43 PM
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Re: Bike alternative.
The Problem:
Island roads, poorly surfaced, not that fast, country lanes more than anything. Why bother having 100bhp+ when you only ever get the chance to use 50? The Solution:  DRZ400SM, or any supermoto really. mmm, KTM SuperDuke / 950SM
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