Forum: Orange Crush
05-14-2013, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 578
1190 r vs 990 r
I'm hoping (really hoping) that come the last half/third of this year I can get a new bike. I really like the 950 SE but because of its rarity and age I think it's probably a bad buy even if I can...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-09-2012, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 668
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Forum: Road warriors
12-08-2012, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 668
Sabertooth Motorcycles
I was curious if anyone had any experience with Sabertooth motorcycles? They produce a slew of different v8 powered motorcycles and trikes. They also produce an 850 parallel twin powered...
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Forum: Hacks
11-13-2012, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,667
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Forum: Hacks
11-13-2012, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,667
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Forum: Hacks
11-13-2012, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,667
I know that they require more maintenance in...
I know that they require more maintenance in terms of oil changes and such. From what I understand they are pretty durable though. They also seem to be REALLY easy to fix. I read a reveiw where the...
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Forum: Hacks
11-13-2012, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,667
So I'm guessing this is a case of TL/DR....
So I'm guessing this is a case of TL/DR. Basically wife and I rode a trike and she liked it. I think a sidecar( a Ural to be exact) is the way to go. I like offroading a lot. I'm worried that because...
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Forum: Hacks
11-13-2012, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,667
Might get a Ural
So I'm thinking I might get a Ural. I'm thinking this because I took my wife on a test ride during bike week and we rode a harley trike. She loved it.:huh She said she felt so stable on it. She...
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Forum: Beasts
11-09-2012, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
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Forum: Road warriors
11-01-2012, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 2,648
Views: 430,898
Does the xr suspension fit on the other...
Does the xr suspension fit on the other sportsters without any modification? Also, am I stuck with getting new rims if I want to put any kind of knobbies on the sportster? Thanks.
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Forum: Beasts
10-31-2012, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,366
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Forum: Road warriors
10-21-2012, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 5,562
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Forum: Beasts
10-20-2012, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,030
I currently own one and it has been pretty...
I currently own one and it has been pretty annoying. Be ready for a lot of maintenance. It wasn't as durable as I would have liked either. If you're looking for a fast bike and don't mind wrenching...
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Forum: Road warriors
10-20-2012, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 5,562
I'm really considering one, especially if the...
I'm really considering one, especially if the scrambler version comes out for 2013. They're 395 curb weight. That's with a 5.8 gallon gas tank and a shaft drive. I don't know how they pull that off...
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Forum: Beasts
10-19-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,610
I have a bike at the moment. However, I'm not...
I have a bike at the moment. However, I'm not suprised at that coming from a guy with ducati in his name. That's the mentality I get from ducati dealers. If you don't know you want one of their...
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Forum: Beasts
10-19-2012, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,610
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Forum: Road warriors
10-19-2012, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 5,562
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Forum: Road warriors
10-17-2012, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 5,562
Which retro bike?
Which retro-ish bike would you choose and why. My wife likes the retro styling (as do i) more then modern styling. This coupled with the fact that these bikes are under/around 10k makes it an easier...
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Forum: Beasts
10-16-2012, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,610
Durability reigns supreme
So after a few years of researching and test riding I've realized that I'm not any closer to knowing what bike I want. I think I may actually be able to get a new bike by the end of the year. I sat...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-09-2012, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,668
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Forum: Thumpers
07-09-2012, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,668
Is the drz 400 a true jack of all trades?
It seems like a drz with a safari tank and wolfman racks/bags(and a duffel) could go cross country/world.( Master light camping and it should work.) Get the suspension redone with better springs and...
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Forum: 2 smokers
07-05-2012, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,040
Is a service Honda/Kawasaki 500 worth it?
Basically just wondering if a service honda/kawasaki 500 is worth the money? The Honda 500 is 11,999, and the Kawasaki is 12,499. :huhThis seems like a lot of money for a little lighter and better...
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Forum: Road warriors
04-03-2012, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,067
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Forum: Road warriors
03-29-2012, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,686
It is a fun bike for sure. The mileage is what...
It is a fun bike for sure. The mileage is what kills me though, even before the price. That and Yamaha and I don't seem to get along. Sometimes it's my fault, sometimes it's theirs but, everytime I...
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Forum: Beasts
03-29-2012, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 186
Views: 18,682
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Forum: Road warriors
03-28-2012, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 167
Views: 10,766
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-12-2012, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,193
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-12-2012, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,193
Scooter under 3k?
I've recently had my friend approach me and tell me that he wants to ride offroad/mx. So I'm buying a ktm 300(gave me an excuse) and spending most of my disposable income on that. I however, would...
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Forum: The Garage
03-07-2012, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 827
Thanks for the replies guys. I was not planning...
Thanks for the replies guys. I was not planning on doing this myself as I would not know how to set up the valving. I was told by someone who knows more about suspension then me that, because I was...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-06-2012, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 403
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Forum: The Garage
03-06-2012, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 827
suspension for mx?
So I'm probably going to get a bike to ride on the track(weekends)/woods(week). We're talking some serious jumps on the track. My problem is I weigh 265 without gear. I'm probably getting up near 300...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-06-2012, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 403
Suspension for mx?
So I'm probably going to get a bike to ride on the track(weekends)/woods(week)/occasionally on road. We're talking some serious jumps on the track. My problem is I weigh 265 without gear. I'm...
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Forum: Beasts
03-06-2012, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,620
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Forum: The Garage
02-28-2012, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
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Forum: The Garage
02-27-2012, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Any problems running two different tires?
I was curious if running a different tread on the rear tire and front tire would cause problems. I was thinking a more offroad oriented tire on the rear and a street oriened tire on the front. I...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-27-2012, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,466
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Forum: Thumpers
02-27-2012, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,709
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Forum: Thumpers
02-27-2012, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,466
Not using JUST service intervals to choose but,...
Not using JUST service intervals to choose but, not taking them into consideration at all is kind of stupid. I've already compared the aspects of all these bikes except for service intervals. I've...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-27-2012, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,709
Drz vs Dr Engine Longevity
When put through the same conditions, whether it be hardcore offroading or everyday commuting which motor would last longer. I originally thought the dr to be the longer lasting motor but, after...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-27-2012, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,466
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