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Old 12-25-2007, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeyxB
was about to pull the trigger on a 08 white CBR600RR but I moved in with my gf and figured it was impractical. ill stick to taking joyrides on my friends bikes...i started out on sportbikes but the Harely Night-Rod totally gives me a boner..
Buddy at work came in with the Night-Rod last week.
Indeed, boner material
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Old 12-27-2007, 01:43 AM
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These are my current bikes. I am selling both though and will likely get out of the street bike game all together. Dirt is where my love for bikes is and street is just a little risky for me and my wanting to be a good father for a while longer.




Here are my last two bikes before and during my current two. Having the 06 SV650 and 06 Z1000 was awesome. SV is a truly do-it-all, ___ kicking bike. The Z1000 is also a tremendous bike but lacks that v-twin sex appeal of the SV.


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Old 12-27-2007, 02:24 AM
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Have those bikes actually seen dirt?
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Old 12-27-2007, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SciontCya
Have those bikes actually seen dirt?
The Honda was sold after about 8 hours due to two injuries resulting in the fourth knee surgery on my left side.

The Yamaha has about 5 hours on it and will be replaced with another 450. They have seen dirt, just not very much. Also, I am an avid power washer and peel my bikes apart to clean them often.
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Old 12-27-2007, 05:12 AM
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I have a modded 07 FZ1 at the moment:

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Old 12-27-2007, 03:04 PM
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I would love to have a honda Rune
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Old 12-27-2007, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by archangel
I would love to have a honda Rune
That's one crazy bike!
Definitely unique!

Saw a purple one last week - very cool.
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Old 12-28-2007, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SciontCya
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I would love to have a honda Rune
That's one crazy bike!
Definitely unique!

Saw a purple one last week - very cool.

Thats exactly the color I would get too.
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Old 12-28-2007, 03:21 AM
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Here's my bike '07 Victory Vegas 8-Ball


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Old 12-28-2007, 03:34 AM
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^^^ Nice bike!
Love everything but the wheels.
Don't take that the wrong way - I love the bike.
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Old 12-29-2007, 08:13 PM
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Def, the 08 night rod is an awsome bike. Friend of mine has an 04 v-rod very fun bike and sounds way mean with an exhaust on it. would like to add one to my collection.
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Old 12-29-2007, 08:29 PM
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2006 GSXR 750 with a Yoshi Slip on. Its my 3rd bike, I had a 2005 Honda CBR600RR and a 2004 Suzuki Katana 600. I loved my Double R... That was def my favorite.
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Old 12-31-2007, 09:58 PM
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Honda VFR800 here!
I used to road race at Willow Springs years ago.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BabyHumer
Honda VFR800 here!
I used to road race at Willow Springs years ago.
Sweet! Gear-driven V4 - nice bikes.
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Old 01-05-2008, 07:48 AM
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I run a bike shop so i get a really good deal on bikes so now im riding a
1975 Vespa P200
1964 Vespa GL
1959 Vespa VBB
2005 Stella 150 (stupid retarded fast)
2006 Triumph Thruxton 900
2005 Suzuki SV650
2006 Suzuki SV650
2006 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Military

And now im doin business deals with the owner of the local Ducati shop

i dont know if thats a good thing or bad thing
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Old 01-05-2008, 08:04 AM
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Early bikes (scooters) you have are MODS, later bikes are ROCKERS; so are you a ROCKER or a MOD? By your age, it looks like you weren't even alive during the MOD age; but anybody who runs a bike shop is OK in my book. Do you own the movie Quadrophenia; if not, get it immediately. By simply owning an xB, I put you in the MOD category (a great compliment I might add).

When it comes to bikes, Ducati's are the ultimate cross between MOD kool, and superbike performance; add one to your list of what you ride, you won't regret it. If you want to combine the MOD/ROCKER fantasy, get a Ducati 650 Pantah from the early 1980's.
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Old 01-18-2008, 12:15 AM
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I have a 2007 ZX-14 with full exhaust, flies removed, power commander, custom MAP, and piper cross filter. 179 Hp 113.6 TQ at the rear wheel.
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Old 01-18-2008, 12:26 AM
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1998 Ducati M750...bought it new...still stock!
I'm buying some parts (intake, exhaust, wheels & tires) for my xb this spring.
Hoping to also spend some money on carbon fiber exhaust for the ducati...i need a raise!
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Old 01-18-2008, 12:34 AM
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i've got a bit of a problem with bikes, they just seem to follow me home.

now do you want to see old, new...




big, small...

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Old 01-18-2008, 12:36 AM
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i ride a 2007 Kawasaki ZZR 600. i also used to own an '87 Kawasaki EX 500 (beginner bike )
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