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SoulKiss · 03-02-07, 11:36 AM

Ok as said to a few people, off the the US for a week in March.

Just had an email from my mate over theres' father-in-law, the summary of which is he has access to 3 bikes, a CB750 (his son's but not used for ages), a Goldwing, and his new prode and joy, a Harley Roadking.

So given the choice of the CB750 or the Goldwing which should I choose ?

Other option I guess would be to use the strong pound to buy a second hand bike and leave it there for when I visit - certainly no problem with storing it.

Mind you, with 2000 'busas selling for £1000

- wonder what shipping a bike back costs.........

Not sure how far I will be doing but there was this paragraph......

Quote:

Originally Posted by John

Hopefully, the weather will be a little warmer by then. If you're interested, we could make a short trip down to Florida for Daytona Bike Week. It's just a small gathering of several hundred thousand bikers for your typical drunken debauchery.

Only a 13 hour ride each way, about 850 miles on the wrong side of the road

Tempting

rictus01 · 03-02-07, 11:57 AM

Dave one of my bikes is a CB750F2, and it's an armchair, so comfy, but not supertanker like,not and SV, heavier and more planted,but movable (unlike the goldwing),well up to a couple of hundred miles a day with no ill effects, but still able to throw around the odd corner (had mine out at brands once on a trackday

), although do they have them over there

Given you choice the CB 750 would be my choice.

Mines the same as this (or was).

Cheers Mark.

SoulKiss · 03-02-07, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

Dave one of my bikes is a CB750F2, and it's an armchair, so comfy, but not supertanker like

Thanks Mark, kind of thing I was looking for.

As said in the post tho, it is tempting to get my mate to buy something using my money and leave it there for when I visit, if a busa can be got for a grand, I wonder what a curvy or a 98-01 Ninja 6 can be had for.

My thoughts are that my experience is on sports bike, so should I go for that, or try something new.

Who knows I might get a shot on the Harley and just have to get one when I get back

David

rictus01 · 03-02-07, 12:36 PM

given you'll be presumably riding with a Harley, an good 125 should do you

but no, any sports bike is going to leave it for dead, so you might as well go for a bit of comfort, I'd aim at a roadster of some sort.

Riding a Harley is an experience, but doesn't count as a motorcycling one

Cheers Mark.

03-02-07, 01:35 PM

Dont forget depending on where you are going there may be long distances with no bends

You would enjoy Daytona, esp if you like looking at ladies on bikes with very little clothing and nice bottoms

. But its not a badass experience, its all lawyers and doctors who've flown or trucked their bikes in trying to look like badass's. Youll be one of the few with a real big beard

I believe the biker gangs camp up somewhat outside of Daytona in the Ocala forest.

SoulKiss · 12-02-07, 04:42 PM

Daytons's out - he didnt realise I was only there for a week

Still and I quote

"My last trip to Florida lasted about 10 days so this may not work. I suggest we pick a clear day and point ourselves towards warmth and sunshine. Two days of riding sounds good."

Looking forwards to that

David

TEC · 12-02-07, 05:27 PM

I'd have to ask where state side you are going, it may be warm in Florida but other states may still be under a few feet of snow in March, 850 miles is hinting at NY, flown over that in May and its still been white

12-02-07, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

Riding a Harley is an experience, but doesn't count as a motorcycling one

Class..... Pure Class that one....

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Sid Squid · 12-02-07, 08:48 PM

I'd try the 'Wing, everybody should sometime, you'll be surprised how something that big can ride so easy.
Whilst it's not exactly my idea of biking, I'm always pleased to have a go when I'm lucky enough to be offered, and you should too.

12-02-07, 09:10 PM

If I was going to ride a harley I couldnt think of a better country to do it - but a Road King - boy those things look like buses. Is there no option for a V-rod or something a little more.... cooler

PS> Did you see Top Gear last night - stay out of Alabama - i dont think the english are welcome there anymore

03-02-07, 11:57 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Dave one of my bikes is a CB750F2, and it's an armchair, so comfy, but not supertanker like,not and SV, heavier and more planted,but movable (unlike the goldwing),well up to a couple of hundred miles a day with no ill effects, but still able to throw around the odd corner (had mine out at brands once on a trackday ), although do they have them over there Given you choice the CB 750 would be my choice. Mines the same as this (or was). Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

03-02-07, 12:36 PM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	given you'll be presumably riding with a Harley, an good 125 should do you but no, any sports bike is going to leave it for dead, so you might as well go for a bit of comfort, I'd aim at a roadster of some sort. Riding a Harley is an experience, but doesn't count as a motorcycling one Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

12-02-07, 05:27 PM	#7
TEC Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 411	I'd have to ask where state side you are going, it may be warm in Florida but other states may still be under a few feet of snow in March, 850 miles is hinting at NY, flown over that in May and its still been white __________________ I am behind you http://wildwesternadventures.com/

12-02-07, 08:48 PM	#9
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	I'd try the 'Wing, everybody should sometime, you'll be surprised how something that big can ride so easy. Whilst it's not exactly my idea of biking, I'm always pleased to have a go when I'm lucky enough to be offered, and you should too. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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03-02-07, 01:35 PM	#5
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	Dont forget depending on where you are going there may be long distances with no bends You would enjoy Daytona, esp if you like looking at ladies on bikes with very little clothing and nice bottoms . But its not a badass experience, its all lawyers and doctors who've flown or trucked their bikes in trying to look like badass's. Youll be one of the few with a real big beard I believe the biker gangs camp up somewhat outside of Daytona in the Ocala forest.

12-02-07, 04:42 PM	#6
SoulKiss Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Croydonia Posts: 6,124	Daytons's out - he didnt realise I was only there for a week Still and I quote "My last trip to Florida lasted about 10 days so this may not work. I suggest we pick a clear day and point ourselves towards warmth and sunshine. Two days of riding sounds good." Looking forwards to that David

12-02-07, 09:10 PM	#10
Demonz Guest Posts: n/a	If I was going to ride a harley I couldnt think of a better country to do it - but a Road King - boy those things look like buses. Is there no option for a V-rod or something a little more.... cooler PS> Did you see Top Gear last night - stay out of Alabama - i dont think the english are welcome there anymore