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« on: November 01, 2012, 06:30:19 PM »
I went and took a step to the dark side.
I purchased a *Gasp* touring bike.

I got it for two up rides with my girlfriend.



Rides OK, but the seat is horrible. Need to get a new one, maybe a few upgrades too.

Hope I'm not excommunicated here.
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« on: November 01, 2012, 06:30:19 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2012, 07:30:37 PM »
A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. If riding 2 up with your gf is important enough to the both of you to buy a monstrosity like that, then more power to you.  Bigok
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« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2012, 07:33:07 PM »
The wife and I was looking at the Royal Star on Ebay also. It might be my next bike.
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2012, 07:41:50 PM »
Quote from: Chuckster on November 01, 2012, 07:33:07 PM

The wife and I was looking at the Royal Star on Ebay also. It might be my next bike.


Nothing wrong with that bike.  The V4 is based off the V-Max.   Bigsmile

Besides, "Sport" takes a backseat to having a pair of Bewbies pressed into your back!   Inlove  
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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2012, 08:32:57 PM »
Dang - I was hoping that this was the thread about how you bought the V7 Racer from the other thread I just commented on...
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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2012, 08:52:13 PM »
More power than a V7 Goose.
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2012, 09:05:07 PM »
Quote from: Chuckster on November 01, 2012, 07:33:07 PM

The wife and I was looking at the Royal Star on Ebay also. It might be my next bike.


I feel your pain.

But it does tour.
We did 1000 miles in three days, not too much but she fell in love with it.

For me to keep it it needs a new front seat, my Duc is more comfortable.
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« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2012, 09:13:16 PM »
Darkside? I don't see a car tire on that  Shrug
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« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2012, 09:19:14 PM »
Quote from: Justin on November 01, 2012, 09:13:16 PM

Darkside? I don't see a car tire on that  Shrug


The car tire thing is only called 'the dark side' by people who for whatever reason aren't willing to call it what it is...the stupefyingly ignorant, utterly ridiculous side. I'd go with 'dark side' for the OP's new ride Smile

OP, question: wouldn't an 1800 Wing be a lot more fun to ride and also be a better touring mount? I'm just curious...not bashing in any way. What was it that led you to buy the bike that you did?
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« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2012, 09:33:25 PM »
Quote from: dietDrThunder on November 01, 2012, 09:19:14 PM



The car tire thing is only called 'the dark side' by people who for whatever reason aren't willing to call it what it is...the stupefyingly ignorant, utterly ridiculous side. I'd go with 'dark side' for the OP's new ride Smile

OP, question: wouldn't an 1800 Wing be a lot more fun to ride and also be a better touring mount? I'm just curious...not bashing in any way. What was it that led you to buy the bike that you did?


Got it from a friend of mine, the original owner, for $1500.00 Bigok Twofinger

P.S. It is SMALLER than a wing too. Have to TRY and stay sporting.
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« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2012, 09:37:37 PM »
Great picture of the bike and your girlfriend. If that bike makes you both happy then I wish you many fun and safe miles. Ignore the twatwaffles who criticize your choice.
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2012, 09:42:56 PM »
Since it has a V-4, its primary colors aren't orange and black and you haven't become a pirate, I think you might be safe here. Lol
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2012, 09:45:01 PM »
Quote from: karlfitt on November 01, 2012, 09:33:25 PM



Got it from a friend of mine, the original owner, for $1500.00 Bigok Twofinger






Holy Kaw!   That is an almost...obscene deal.    Bigok Bigok   Well played, sir!   Cool
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« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2012, 10:22:53 PM »
Quote from: Mac on November 01, 2012, 09:42:56 PM

Since it has a V-4, its primary colors aren't orange and black and you haven't become a pirate, I think you might be safe here. Lol


I bought new gear for her, she had a leather jacket and chaps, she now has textile jacket and pants, new dainese boots. She did buy her own helmet.

So no, no pirate gear here.
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« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2012, 10:28:36 PM »
Quote from: MisterSmooth on November 01, 2012, 09:45:01 PM


Holy Kaw!   That is an almost...obscene deal.    Bigok Bigok   Well played, sir!   Cool


Yea, he has been my riding buddy for several years. He blames me for getting him interested in going to the races. He sees more than i do now.

He just retired in February, bought himself a new bike, a Concourse.

I told him he did it backwards, he bought this couch in 1999 (his term for the touring bike)  then he retires and get the connie. I told him he should have gotten the connie in 1999 then moved to the couch when he retired.

No I just get to be jealous of how many rides he will do until i can make it to my retirementr and go on all of them with him.


Thinking about it, I need some new riding buddies. the three I have been riding most with, two are retired and the last one retires next year. So i either need some new riding buddies, or i need to win the lottery Lol
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« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2012, 11:32:11 PM »
Hold on here.... I always owned a motorcyle to escape from my loved one. Headscratch

I am not changing damn it.
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« Reply #16 on: November 02, 2012, 02:05:24 PM »
Quote from: Baz on November 01, 2012, 11:32:11 PM

Hold on here.... I always owned a motorcyle to escape from my loved one. Headscratch

I am not changing damn it.


I have no need to escape my Beloved Wifey.   Inlove

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« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2012, 02:14:20 PM »
Quote from: karlfitt on November 01, 2012, 06:30:19 PM

I went and took a step to the dark side.
I purchased a *Gasp* touring bike.



If you say so. I don't get why everyone gets down on various bikes. I say use the tool that's best for the job. Surprisingly, gosh, a sport bike with enough room for a toothbrush is often not the right tool. Shrug
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« Reply #18 on: November 02, 2012, 02:34:19 PM »
Quote from: Lawn Dart on November 01, 2012, 07:41:50 PM

Besides, "Sport" takes a backseat to having a pair of Bewbies pressed into your back!   Inlove  


You can almost never go wrong with that logic.
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« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2012, 05:03:41 PM »
Quote from: Carbonero on November 02, 2012, 02:14:20 PM



If you say so. I don't get why everyone gets down on various bikes. I say use the tool that's best for the job. Surprisingly, gosh, a sport bike with enough room for a toothbrush is often not the right tool. Shrug


So, you missed the tounge in cheek of my post.  Oh well.

Just thought i would post here because of the focus (triple digit sight seeing)
I haven't gotten rid of the sport tourer, just added to the fleet (now 2 strong, street bikes anyway)
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