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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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Oh that cop just made my effing day.

Triumph speed triple?


We need that law in va. There are quite a few advantages to having a motorcycle, one of them being you can fit in places other vehicles cannot. If bicycles are allowed, we should too.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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WHOOOAAAA. Wonder how this would look with the white grips on the cb Mr. Gnarly?

http://www.bikebandit.com/shinko-777-motorcycle-tire

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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Southwade
I tend take long rides, I love to explore the backroads. 2-4 hour rides are pretty common for me... but I drive like a hooligan the whole time so it has to be exciting and comfy.


I pride myself on being hard to please


I'm also an ass-hat... but that's an unrelated matter.
Have you considered a sport-touring (i hate that term) bike....VFR800 or maybe a Triumph Sprint ST?
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Or you intend to keep it for 4 years and get your moneys worth. I bought new once, felt good,then I lost $3,500.00 when I got rid of it a year later, felt bad, very bad.
I don't plan on selling it for quite a while, at least until I'm done with college; 3-4 years from now.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Have you considered a sport-touring (i hate that term) bike....VFR800 or maybe a Triumph Sprint ST?
No, too big for my needs, a "sport-standard" is about as touring as I'm willing to go.

Maybe a small top-case for a laptop, that's all I need.
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WHOOOAAAA. Wonder how this would look with the white grips on the cb Mr. Gnarly?

http://www.bikebandit.com/shinko-777-motorcycle-tire

probably pretty silly.
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No, too big for my needs, a "sport-standard" is about as touring as I'm willing to go.

Maybe a small top-case for a laptop, that's all I need.
get a Monster and be done with it
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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get a Monster and be done with it
How do Ducatis and Monsters survive being daily driven, year round, in all weather?

After I'm "downsized" out of the Navy, I'm gonna be a poor college kid...
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New yes. Old NO.

That is all you need to know. Keep it inside.
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How do Ducatis and Monsters survive being daily driven, year round, in all weather?

After I'm "downsized" out of the Navy, I'm gonna be a poor college kid...
Well I'd definitely go up to Redline and be very honest with those guys and figure out what kind of warranty they'll offer as well as other support after the sale.

As you've seen on ADV, some local guys love Redline, and some hate them.



Personally, I'd get a Versys because I'm cheap/frugal and I know parts/labor are probably cheaper.
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