If you had the money for three bikes which would they be?

Discussion in 'Battle Scooters' started by Domromer, Dec 27, 2012.

  1. Domromer

    Domromer Desert Rat

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    One of the things I think about when killing time. Thought it would be nice to hear from you guys.

    For me:

    Goldwing
    Xr650l
    Less than 300cc scooter.. Not sure which one though.

    What would you guys have?
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  2. cbolling

    cbolling Here...Hold my Beer.

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    I will have to give this one some thought. The problem is that I change my mind to often.:lol3
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  3. GSAragazzi

    GSAragazzi Long timer

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  4. Rugby4life

    Rugby4life Been here awhile

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    In the spirit of the season here are my favorite garage visitors:

    The ghost of Christmas past (had one) Ducati Hypermotard
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    The ghost of Christmas present (have one) BMW C650GT
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    The ghost of Christmas future (want one) Moto Guzzi Stelvio
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  5. Domromer

    Domromer Desert Rat

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    Lotta love for the Italian bikes on this here sub forum. You guys must like wrenching! :eek:
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  6. Ken OBSC

    Ken OBSC -6.12, -7.64

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    Only need one, a Piaggio MP3-500.
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  7. Unclerock

    Unclerock UncleRock

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    But if money is no object
    1. Bough Superior preferably the actual 1 owned and rode by Lawrence of Arabia (I'll only ride to church on sundays:clap honest!)
    2. For my daily rider, Robert E. Fulton's twin-cylinder Douglas motorcycle, the one he rode around the world at age 23 (in the early 30's) Rider/author "One Man caravan"(I did a piece on him many years ago, it is believed that his real life exploits were the base to start the Indiana Jones stories)
    3. A scooter, not sure which 1, this reflex is only my 2nd (had a Riva 125 for a few K, not big enough for my fat butt) Nothing to big 200-300cc
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  8. klaviator

    klaviator Scooter Trash Supporter

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    Three bikes is not enough, that's why I have four:D
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  9. wannabe1

    wannabe1 Been here awhile

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    I'll play and keep it simple and somewhat affordable.

    1. Suzuki DRZ400SM supermoto
    2. Yamaha Tmax scooter
    3. Harley Davidson ultra (whatever the top of the line is) to replace my 06 FLHTi which I dearly love.
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  10. damurph

    damurph Cold Adventurer

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    I keep 3 licenced/insured at a time.
    Scooter around town.
    Sport touring(K Bike) for day rides/weekends.
    GSA does long trips and 2up touring
    KLR is a winter bike.
    I don't have a car.
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  11. ColinDoyle

    ColinDoyle Been here awhile

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    1 - the everyday hoon: XR650R supermoto style
    2 - the road trip mount: some kind of boring sport-touring bike - ST1300, Concours, or BMW RT
    3 - the scoot: Italjet Dragster 180cc
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  12. Chindog

    Chindog Old Guy

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    I'd keep my current scooter, Aprilia Scarabeo 200, as the small bike. For a medium sized ride, I'd go with a Burgman 400. And my dream machine would be a fully dressed Electra Glide. That would be my personal heaven.
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  13. JerryH

    JerryH Vintage scooter/motorcycle enthusiast Supporter

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  14. DaveStockwell

    DaveStockwell Rock Fodder

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    Interesting how popular the Brough Superior is. It's the first one I thought of.

    1.) Brough Superior

    2.) Harley Wide Glide (2013 styled like an '83)

    3.) BMW 2014 1200GSA (can't get the adventure in the water boxer just yet. I'd be willing to wait)

    While I'm waiting, I'd through some Jesse Bags on my Vstrom 1000 and keep on riding. Speaking of which, I should probably place that order...
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  15. Nihon Newbie

    Nihon Newbie Weirdo

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    Just off the top of my head...

    A clone of Marc Marquez' 2012 Moto2 bike

    The CBR750RR that I beg and cry for Honda to finally make

    F800GS, fully tricked for loooong tours :D

    Hate to say it, but I could live without a scooter, so long as I still have my bicycles.
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  16. gitder

    gitder Been here awhile

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  17. conchscooter

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  19. GREY.HOUND

    GREY.HOUND Been here awhile

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    If I was going for a "real motorcycle", and since I really like the whole automatic thing, it'd be a Mana GT because it's sexier than the NC700X, though if it really was my money it would be on the Honda.

    Honda NT700 becuase the phrase "Sport Touring" is in my opinion the best of both worlds. If done correctly, it satisfies everything without compromise.
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  20. Marcham

    Marcham Been here awhile

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