#2 motorcycle? (non touring)
#1
10-22-2011, 05:07 PM
#2 motorcycle? (non touring)
Hey all. I'm looking into a #2 for the misus and me to share.
So I'm considering three:
A) Dyna Fat Bob
B) Vrod Muscle
C) BMW 1200 GS
They are all totally different. But for me it'd be around town and back n forth to work. For her it'd be on us riding solo or perhaps a trip.
She couldn't pull the cluth on the FLHX w Rivera primo gold springs.
Anyhow just thought I'd throw it out there.
If I bought a GS I might need two. (off roading).
I've thought about another touring HD but then...
Ha ha.
So I'm considering three:
A) Dyna Fat Bob
B) Vrod Muscle
C) BMW 1200 GS
They are all totally different. But for me it'd be around town and back n forth to work. For her it'd be on us riding solo or perhaps a trip.
She couldn't pull the cluth on the FLHX w Rivera primo gold springs.
Anyhow just thought I'd throw it out there.
If I bought a GS I might need two. (off roading).
I've thought about another touring HD but then...
Ha ha.
#2
10-22-2011, 05:11 PM
Grand HDF Member
My wife just started riding this past summer and I bought her a used Ducati Monster 620cc. Not the best bike for long hauls, but its as light as a feather.
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10-22-2011, 05:18 PM
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I have a 10 Road King
My wife has an 09 Heritage.
Our 3rd is an 01 Wide Glide with 19" apes and loud pipes.
My wife has an 09 Heritage.
Our 3rd is an 01 Wide Glide with 19" apes and loud pipes.
#5
10-22-2011, 05:52 PM
you already have big bike to share.
get something smaller or "interesting" for you to ride solo
I have an FXR and Panhead which are fun for different reasons, one is fast, the other feels fast at 45.
BMW-? open your wallet turn it upside down and shake it--- there is a very, very small aftermarket for BMW parts and accessories.
They like to change alot for everything they sell.
My last BMW, every part I ever needed was priced at about 250% the equivalent H-D part
mike
get something smaller or "interesting" for you to ride solo
I have an FXR and Panhead which are fun for different reasons, one is fast, the other feels fast at 45.
BMW-? open your wallet turn it upside down and shake it--- there is a very, very small aftermarket for BMW parts and accessories.
They like to change alot for everything they sell.
My last BMW, every part I ever needed was priced at about 250% the equivalent H-D part
mike
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10-22-2011, 05:53 PM
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#9
10-22-2011, 07:33 PM
FAT BOB. My buddy has one of those and it is fun to ride. I like all of the dyna's. Have a roadking for the trips and if I could have a 2nd bike it would be a dyna.
#10
10-22-2011, 07:35 PM
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The GS is probably the most versatile bike made. It's not a dirt bike, and not really a dual sport either. It is an insanely capable machine for covering long distances in absolute comfort, and it's a hoot to ride.
My next bike will be a GS. I'd also love to pick up something like a Suzuki DRZ400 as a true dual sport.
My next bike will be a GS. I'd also love to pick up something like a Suzuki DRZ400 as a true dual sport.