Schneegz
It could be worse.
Reputation 15
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GPS: Ft Riley, KS
Miles Typed: 1405
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My older son and me at Intermot 2008
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« on: August 21, 2007, 02:14:44 PM » |
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Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.
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« on: August 21, 2007, 02:14:44 PM » |
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UFO
Reputation 141
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Motorcycles: '10 MTS1200R
GPS: Here in the now...
Miles Typed: 111
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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2007, 03:11:58 PM » |
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I really dig the Benelli's. But man, there are what...5 dealers in the entire U.S. per their website?  |
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1KPerDay
Ride to eat, eat to ride
Reputation 4
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Years Supported: '11
Miles Typed: 10093
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Arbiter of good taste
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2007, 03:22:24 PM » |
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Benelli: combining the quality control of the Italians with the quality control of the Chinese.  |
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No real than you are
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Mookie
1/31/07 Never forget
Reputation -339
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Years Contributed: '07, '10
Motorcycles: Slotard and a Duke
GPS: land of the sea chickens
Miles Typed: 7787
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2007, 03:28:13 PM » |
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If a street Benelli can be ridden across the sahara by a noob then it's good enough for me  |
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bizarro
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2007, 03:35:19 PM » |
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Too bad it's so ugly. |
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UFO
Reputation 141
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Motorcycles: '10 MTS1200R
GPS: Here in the now...
Miles Typed: 111
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2007, 03:37:45 PM » |
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Too bad it's so ugly. Says the guy who used to own a S3 and currently owns an old skool Gootse.  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2007, 03:40:31 PM » |
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Says the guy who used to own a S3 and currently owns an old skool Gootse. Hey, so I have my own tastes, I never said they were good or widely shared.  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2007, 03:40:31 PM » |
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Mookie
1/31/07 Never forget
Reputation -339
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Years Contributed: '07, '10
Motorcycles: Slotard and a Duke
GPS: land of the sea chickens
Miles Typed: 7787
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« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2007, 03:52:56 PM » |
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Hey, so I have my own tastes, I never said they were good or widely shared. I'll say! |
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ol Rocket
My tail fell off.
Reputation 10
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Years Contributed: '06, '08
Motorcycles: Sprint 1050
GPS: Eastern WA
Miles Typed: 1898
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« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2007, 07:29:05 PM » |
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Too bad it's so ugly. We may both be bald, but I'm thinkin'  |
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steve.ski
Cautious Optimist
Reputation 12
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Years Contributed: '07
GPS: Southern California
Miles Typed: 2502
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2007, 07:31:51 PM » |
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I like it, but the rear fender is actually bolted to the silencer. Kinda odd...
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Pending something meaningful to be said.
2000 Honda VFR800 FI 2000 Honda CR250R 1974 Suzuki TS 185 Six Packer 1987 Yamaha Warrior 350 Wifey's Quad 2004 Yamaha Raptor 50: Nate's Quad 2004 Suz
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Mydlyfkryzis
Reputation 11
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Motorcycles: 1976 CB360t; 1991 CB750 Nighthawk
GPS: Northern NJ
Miles Typed: 897
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« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2007, 07:53:54 PM » |
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That may be a heat shield...at least one could hope!
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MarkF
Reputation 13
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Motorcycles: 2001 BMW R1150GS
GPS: Connecticut
Miles Typed: 1200
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MarkF
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« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2007, 02:52:01 AM » |
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I like it except for that mudflap and the swingarm. Get rid of the first and replace the second with a box section. Oh, yeah make it a real Italian bike - with a Ducati motor.
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MarkF
new bike - BMW R1150GS & old bikes - Ducati ST3 (RIP), BMW R1100R, R75 & R65, Suzuki Bandit 600, Guzzi V65SP, Kawi KLR600, etc.
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JamesG
Home again!
Reputation -66
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Motorcycles: yes
GPS: Columbus, GA
Miles Typed: 4913
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vroom.
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« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2007, 06:01:26 AM » |
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 I love it. If I could find one for sale here I would go into hock for it.
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Jake Harsha
Reputation 0
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Motorcycles: 06 S3 1050, 95 CR125R Dirt Dog, 04 Ninja250 (wife's bike)
GPS: In the Forest
Miles Typed: 511
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The Enemy of the People is the People
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« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2007, 06:25:06 AM » |
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That muffler mudflap is kinda fug, but I think the swingarm looks cool.
Still, I'd never buy a bike with dealers so few and far between...especially an Italian bike.
Jake
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Cold be heart and hand and bone. Cold be travellers far from home
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« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2007, 06:25:06 AM » |
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nanbil
TEDIUM
Reputation 10
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Motorcycles: 1992 Yamaha TDM 850
GPS: Edmond Oklahoma
Miles Typed: 646
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« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2007, 06:30:03 AM » |
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Too bad it's so ugly. I like the way she looks...but then again I ride a TDM. |
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Carpe Diem
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« Reply #15 on: August 22, 2007, 08:44:23 AM » |
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I like the way she looks...but then again I ride a TDM.
I think your TDM is far better looking than the Tre-K.  (see post above regarding my sense of style ) |
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heinee
road tickler
Reputation 14
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Motorcycles: '03 FZ1 Bumblebee, '93 DR350S
GPS: Sacramento, CA
Miles Typed: 882
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« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2007, 12:10:49 PM » |
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..ummm, I could see myself replacing the V-Strom with one of these
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You sit down across from these people and you feel like an asshole.
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clyde
It's so deep, it's meaningless
Reputation 15
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Motorcycles: '01 Kawi ZRX; 00 Triumph Sprint
GPS: Red Wing, Mn.
Miles Typed: 833
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« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2007, 08:09:27 PM » |
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Benelli: combining the quality control of the Italians with the quality control of the Chinese. As long as you don't lick the paint, you'll be good and lead free. |
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Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.  |
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garry
Bleeds Orange...
Reputation 65
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Years Contributed: '08, '09
Motorcycles: KTM 950 SMR / KTM 530 EXC
GPS: Southwestern PA
Miles Typed: 5031
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« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2007, 03:22:36 AM » |
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Hmmmm..... The US distributor/importer is less than an hour away. Wonder if he has any demos? I know I've seen a bunch of Benellis on display (new TNTs, etc) at a local bike shop grand opening.
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Tyrroneous
Slow Attack Cow
Reputation 9
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Motorcycles: '07 Triumph Daytona 675, 2000 SV650N, '98 XR200R, '04 CRF70, '81 PW50
GPS: Caledonia, MS
Miles Typed: 2129
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« Reply #19 on: August 23, 2007, 01:27:43 PM » |
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The swing arm is sweet! The rear fender is arse. Overall: |
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Ride On...
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