Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Motorcycle & Scooter

IDemo

(16,926 posts)

6. I test rode one a couple of weekends ago

Reply to av8rdave (Original post)

Sat Oct 6, 2012, 06:49 PM

Oct 2012

I had thought of getting back to a more sporting machine after scraping the floorboards while cornering on my Couch-a-Saki Vulcan 900 one time too many. I hated the riding position of the Beemer and the pegs felt like pencil erasers after having floorboards. I had the same experience the year prior on a Yamaha FJR1300, so I guess I'm officially an old-timer now.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Looking at a new bike for next season [View all] av8rdave Sep 2012 OP

In Germany, a BMW bike -- the R series, specifically -- was... mojowork_n Sep 2012 #1

The Roadstar is basically a Harley knockoff but better executed av8rdave Sep 2012 #2

My local Triumph dealer is knocking $2000 off the Thunderbird models Ganja Ninja Sep 2012 #3

If you're leaving the cruiser community cloudbase Oct 2012 #4

That's a beautiful bike! av8rdave Oct 2012 #5

I test rode one a couple of weekends ago IDemo Oct 2012 #6

skip the bimmer and go with the triumph tiger explorer.. frylock Oct 2012 #7