2006 Sportster 1200 Custom
1972 CB750K4
1972 CB750K4
Definitely like the shadow, nice work
Here is my old ride, damn kids
Here is my latest toy...
My baby, a 2006 Honda 919 (bought new in April 08). It's the best of both worlds, fast and comfortable, and handles extremely well. I will admit the windshield is a joke, but it's sporty.
Do the red ones go faster?
Do the red ones go faster?
Yeah, but flat black makes me stealthy!
My baby, a 2006 Honda 919 (bought new in April 08). It's the best of both worlds, fast and comfortable, and handles extremely well. I will admit the windshield is a joke, but it's sporty.
Thats a damn fine Bike- Thats the same reasons I bought my Suzuki SV1000s
06 Buell Ulysses
Does anyone have or have tried one of the new Royal Enfields?
I wasn't going to be snotty about it but since others have said this is a bad bike I just have to know why you want one? I haven't seen or heard of them but after checking out their website I was unimpressed. You know you could buy an old Honda and get it way cheaper and you would be a lot happier.
That's a cool bike, I've always wondered how it would compare to a dl1000 or 950adv though. And I guess a 1200gs would be in the same class as well.
What are the wheel sizes and are they tube type? Also with the exhaust being right under the bike, have you had problems smacking things?
Oh I have no intention of buying one. I think they are cool looking. An old-timer friend of mine was looking at them.
I have my sights set on something that is a little more comfortable road machine than my on/off.
The Uly is on my shortlist. They have standard sportbike sized rubber, tubeless 17 inch wheels 180 out back, 120 up front. The air cooled-hydraulic valved engine & belt drive are pluses in my book. Plus it looks cool. I would be buying for the pavement.
The Uly, Strom, & GS are just tall streetbikes IMHO, I wouldn't want to take them down more than gravel roads. That said there are folks that do take them off the beaten path, you need to be a skilled rider to keep them upright. I've helped a few guys pick up their GS's on logging trails, it's not alot of fun (although we do laugh about that sort of stuff around the campfire). The KTM has a bit more dirt cred, but still a it's still a pig. Then again I like my gutless litte KLX250...
Heres a nice ride report from a big group ride I was on this summer. 3 & 1/2 days 1100 miles in the UP...
CannonTrek III - 1100 Mile DS, 3 1/2 Days, 15 Start, 8 Finish - ADVrider
Somecallmetim got the wheel sizes and specs right.
In my opinion, based on fact sheets, some good old bench racing, the Uly'd eat the Strom's lunch. The KTM I don't know enough about to make a statement about. I believe I did read that the engine specs were close. Also, the Triumph Tiger is pretty damn sweet, and makes roughly the same amount of power.
As far as the muffler goes, the Uly has a high ground clearance. Not a problem whatsoever. Even the "small" Buells in the lineup have the mufflers underneath. I haven't seen any owners on the boards complaining of any issues with that. Plus the muffler is engineered to be a jacking point. It's pretty strong. If you bottom a Uly out...you are not a sane rider!
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