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  • mastan
    XStremely XSive
    • Jul 2002
    • 349

    #1

    My new bike!

    [IMG]fullsizeoutput_2029 by mastan75, on Flickr[/IMG]
    [IMG]fullsizeoutput_2023 by mastan75, on Flickr[/IMG]
    Well, with my knee/hip situation, it was this or a Miata. I hope I chose wisely!
    Mark
  • JeffH
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Dec 2011
    • 1540
    • Atlanta, GA.

    #2
    Mark,

    Sweet .............

    Great choice.

    Fun to get something new. Better when riding position makes for EZ comfortable riding.

    Got a run to NC to see us soon. I'm looking forward to seeing you and that new bike at the Iron Horse.

    Jeff
    78' XS1100 E
    78' XS1100 E
    78' XS1100 E

    '73 Norton 850 Commando
    '99 Triumph Sprint ST
    '02 G-Wing GL1800

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    • mastan
      XStremely XSive
      • Jul 2002
      • 349

      #3
      Thanks Jeff! Unfortunately I cant make it to the rally this year. See photos above! Hope to see you next year.
      Mark

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      • madmax-im
        Master of XSology
        • Sep 2007
        • 6751
        • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC

        #4
        Good luck with the new ride Mark...The other day I was looking at a V4 Yamaha big cruiser..looks comfortable for sure...Are you gonna add some luggage? ..I hope it works out for you...
        1980 XS650G Special-Two
        1993 Honda ST1100

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        • mastan
          XStremely XSive
          • Jul 2002
          • 349

          #5
          Thanks Ben, yes luggage is in the plan. I hate to add to the already tremendous weight of this monster, but gotta have it. Took it for 200 mile ride yesterday and did ok. It's going to be a learning process but I'm sure I'll figure it out. Never thought I'd be on a cruiser!

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          • Schming
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Jul 2009
            • 2070
            • Pittsburgh,PA

            #6
            Looks comfy, Mark !!! Congrats on your new acquisition !!!

            Should be easier on the knees.

            I didn't think I'd like a full dressed bike but the trade off for the extra weight of ample storage for LD rides works for me.

            'sides got a few other Yammies for more spirited adventures

            GL with your New Baby !!!
            1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
            1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
            1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
            1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
            1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

            Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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            • madmax-im
              Master of XSology
              • Sep 2007
              • 6751
              • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC

              #7
              I'm not really up to speed on Triumphs...What model is this?
              1980 XS650G Special-Two
              1993 Honda ST1100

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              • madmax-im
                Master of XSology
                • Sep 2007
                • 6751
                • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC

                #8
                Doing some internet sleuthing and i found your model...its a Thunderbird..Sweet looking bike...
                2016 pictured here..Discontinued now...
                Last edited by madmax-im; 07-29-2018, 11:38 AM.
                1980 XS650G Special-Two
                1993 Honda ST1100

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                • mastan
                  XStremely XSive
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 349

                  #9
                  That's the one Ben! 17 is the last year. They never offered it as a true bagger but with the popularity of baggers now I wouldn't be surprised to see them come back with one.

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                  • dpotter58
                    XS-XJ Guru
                    • Aug 2004
                    • 1833
                    • Southern Maryland

                    #10
                    it suits you

                    I mean, with your advanced age and all....

                    love,
                    dp
                    "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

                    "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



                    1980 LG
                    1981 LH

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                    • mastan
                      XStremely XSive
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 349

                      #11
                      Better than that Harley I've seen you puttin around on Facebook.

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                      • MaximPhil
                        XS-XJ Super Guru
                        • May 2004
                        • 4119
                        • Mississauga, ON CANADA

                        #12
                        Originally posted by mastan
                        Thanks Jeff! Unfortunately I cant make it to the rally this year. See photos above! Hope to see you next year.
                        Mark
                        Hi Mark,
                        Good for you. If it is more comfortable you can go further
                        Sorry to hear you are not coming to Iron Horse event.
                        Without you and Duwayne to keep me on the twisty and narrow i might get lost...again.

                        Phil
                        1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                        1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                        2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                        • dpotter58
                          XS-XJ Guru
                          • Aug 2004
                          • 1833
                          • Southern Maryland

                          #13
                          Originally posted by mastan
                          Better than that Harley I've seen you puttin around on Facebook.
                          A lot of truth there...
                          "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

                          "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



                          1980 LG
                          1981 LH

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