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  • wildbill
    XStremely XSive
    • Feb 2003
    • 346
    • western NC

    #1

    Looking at new bikes at dealershow

    Today and tomorrow there is a dealershow at the fairgrounds at Gray,TN.I looked at the new Hondas,Suzukis,Kawaskis,Triumphs,Harleys,Buels and Big Dogs.There were more than a few that caught my eye.The Triumph Bonneville T 100 and the Suzuki Burgman were 2.I could be prefectly happy with either.Give the Burgman a good look when you get a chance the same for the Bonneville.Getting the itch again O no.Nice to look and keep up with what is going on.
    Bill Harvell
  • kf4anm
    XStremely XSive
    • Apr 2003
    • 363
    • Indianapolis

    #2
    dealer expo

    we just had a similar show here in indy 2 weeks ago. it was pretty cool to see all the new models. to me there seemed to be a real shortage of true standard street bikes. everything has gone cafe racer or cruiser. honda killed the nighthawk 750, the triumph still has the bonny which looks great but i am taken with the suzuki v-strom 1000.

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    • wildbill
      XStremely XSive
      • Feb 2003
      • 346
      • western NC

      #3
      standard street bikes

      Now that you mention it there is a lack of them.Most you see are crusiers,some I like others I just care much about.Whats the deal about the oversized chrome headlight?Don`t they know that in bright sunlight the glare off of that can distract a rider.Funny thing the only standards I saw were the Bonneville and the basic HD sportster.I guess bueaty is in the eye of the beholder.
      Bill Harvell

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      • Geezer
        XS-XJ Guru
        • May 2003
        • 2985
        • Willamina, Oregon 97229

        #4
        Another thing that is missing (not that I'd buy one) is small bikes like the ones I started with. Anthing under 600cc in a scooter and I'd question the manhood of any guy that would ride one of those. ;o)

        Geezer
        Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

        The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

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        • Robert Haller
          XStremely XSive
          • Jul 2002
          • 356
          • Atlanta, GA

          #5
          Originally posted by Geezer
          Another thing that is missing (not that I'd buy one) is small bikes like the ones I started with.

          Geezer
          I remember when 500-650 cc was considered middleweight and 750-1000 cc was heavyweight. Now the classifications have doubled in size!
          Robert
          79 SF

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          • kf4anm
            XStremely XSive
            • Apr 2003
            • 363
            • Indianapolis

            #6
            bigger

            i would imagine its only a matter of time before we see a small v-4 or v-6 in the 3 liter range in a production bike. since they are already jamming big block v-8s in the boss hoss.

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            • wildbill
              XStremely XSive
              • Feb 2003
              • 346
              • western NC

              #7
              There were a few small bikes.Suzuki 250s a 650 Savage and the Kawaski 500 mini. crusier and 250 Ninja.When I first learned how to ride, I did on a Suzuki TS 100,back in 73.The 250 Ninja is a very good bike{I used to own one}rode the parkway and thru the smokeys.Light on gas but for me a little cramped.Got gas mileage in the low 60s and with a 4.5 gal. tank had good range.The Burgman that caught my eye was the 650.Hard to think they weigh over 500 pounds.All the beginners need something light and easy to handle.
              Bill Harvell

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              • kf4anm
                XStremely XSive
                • Apr 2003
                • 363
                • Indianapolis

                #8
                starting out

                i think a good starter would be the 650 savage. true its a 650cc but the hp rating is under 30. that single would produce some great low end torque but not enough speed to get carried away.

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