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Forum: Road warriors 04-25-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3,524
Views: 534,451
Posted By rauchman
Not quite there on the Mt01, but agree on the...

Not quite there on the Mt01, but agree on the Buells. Took a test ride on the bike pictured and a 1200 Lightening Long. Fantastic bikes.
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 18,212
Posted By rauchman
Greetings, You mention that you've owned an...

Greetings,

You mention that you've owned an SV1000. I'm currently on a SV1000S and have modded it for touring.

Convertibars - Hugely adjustable. I had to buy longer brake/throttle/clutch...
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,633
Posted By rauchman
Beautiful bike! Are those mid mount pegs?

Beautiful bike! Are those mid mount pegs?
Forum: Road warriors 04-08-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,133
Posted By rauchman
When I first got into motorcycling in 2002, in my...

When I first got into motorcycling in 2002, in my mind this was THE sport tourer. Truly a shame BMW doesn't make anything similar today. The R1200ST was close, but not this.

It seems the ST...
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By rauchman
Yup, that's what I was referring to. Nice bike!

Yup, that's what I was referring to. Nice bike!
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By rauchman
No problemo! Yeah, I was thinking the 1100's.

No problemo! Yeah, I was thinking the 1100's.
Forum: Road warriors 04-02-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By rauchman
Moto Guzzi California

Greetings all,

I'm currently on a café racered Suzuki SV1000S and I've been wanting to move back to a cruiser. I've considered HD, Victory & some Yamahas (I used to own a 2002 Road Star).
...
Forum: Road warriors 02-27-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,536
Posted By rauchman
Greetings, I find myself in want of a...

Greetings,

I find myself in want of a cruiser also.

I owned a 2002 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 that was bought as new and kept 5 years or so. I put about 20k miles on it and find myself missing a...
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 784
Posted By rauchman
Not exactly. Don't want to be noticed by "the...

Not exactly. Don't want to be noticed by "the man". I've found riding a bike that is not a cruiser, puts one on "the man's" radar a lot more frequently than when one is on a cruiser.

Interesting...
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 784
Posted By rauchman
Thinking of a cruiser

Greetings all,

I've owned..
2002 SV650S bought as new
2002 Yamaha Roadstar bought as new
2007 SV1000S bought used in 2008 that I've cafe racerized (this is my current ride)

I have an itch...
Forum: Road warriors 02-15-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,299
Posted By rauchman
I agree the R1200R in the black & white paint is...

I agree the R1200R in the black & white paint is a looker! I love the look of the 800 Tiger, but the praying mantis half fairing of the 1050 doesn't do "it" for me.
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,299
Posted By rauchman
Maybe. I would have had a few bikes if not for...

Maybe. I would have had a few bikes if not for the fact that they look like ass.

I'm one of those people where a bike purchase is purely emotional. I want to be like "Yeah, this is the shit"...
Forum: Road warriors 02-11-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 46,299
Posted By rauchman
+1 I'd consider a Triumph, but often find...

+1

I'd consider a Triumph, but often find the athestics less than emotionally stirring.
Forum: Road warriors 02-01-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,184
Posted By rauchman
Gorgeous bike!!! Congrats!

Gorgeous bike!!! Congrats!
Forum: Road warriors 12-06-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,250
Posted By rauchman
Bikes I've never ridden, but felt supremely comfy...

Bikes I've never ridden, but felt supremely comfy sitting on them in the showroom.

Triumph Tiger 800
2005 Yam FZ1
MG Norge
Yam Raider
Aprilia Futura
BMW 2005 or so K1200S - felt like it was...
Forum: Road warriors 12-06-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,291
Posted By rauchman
I was just talking to a riding buddy today about...

I was just talking to a riding buddy today about the Warrior, and for both of us, it's high on the list of the next bike. I'm on an SV1000S that's been modded for comfort and have had a Roadstar...
Forum: Road warriors 09-20-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,516
Posted By rauchman
Wow!!! What would you do with this? Would...

Wow!!!

What would you do with this? Would the rear wheel even hold traction under that kind of power?

Must be exciting with that much power to play with though. Wonder what the gas mileage is...
Forum: Road warriors 05-30-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,852
Posted By rauchman
Congrats!!! Beautiful bike and verrrrry nice...

Congrats!!! Beautiful bike and verrrrry nice color choice.

How do you like the bike to ride? Does it scrape early in turns? Is lean angle decent? Do you find the weight of the fairing on the...
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,653
Posted By rauchman
Get the Fat Bob. I've never ridden one, but I...

Get the Fat Bob. I've never ridden one, but I understand it's one of the better handling HD's. I've rented a Wide Glide and LOVED the visceral feeling of the bike. I've also rented a Fat Boy (not...
Forum: Road warriors 02-08-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 26,289
Posted By rauchman
I guess we all have different takes on cruisers,...

I guess we all have different takes on cruisers, as I like mine w/ a bit of edgy'ness, which that Confederate certainly has. I agree w/ you on Duc though. I could have been the OP in this thread,...
Forum: Road warriors 02-08-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,834
Posted By rauchman
I had a 2002 Roadstar that I bought new as a...

I had a 2002 Roadstar that I bought new as a leftover in 2003 and sold in 2008.

I started riding in Sep 2002 and picked up a brand new 2002 Suzuki SV650S in silver (gorgeous bike...last year of...
Forum: Road warriors 11-28-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,946
Posted By rauchman
Wow, beautiful bikes. OP, congrats on an...

Wow, beautiful bikes. OP, congrats on an extremely cool hot bike. I've only sat on current generation MG's. Is it me, or does the seating position seem stretched on many models? Is the seating...
Forum: Road warriors 11-28-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,553
Posted By rauchman
+1!!! Yamaha builds the best metric cruisers.

+1!!! Yamaha builds the best metric cruisers.
Forum: Road warriors 02-07-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 31,022
Posted By rauchman
I've got an '07 black, that I bought used in '08....

I've got an '07 black, that I bought used in '08. I'm running Convertibars, Buell Pegs, Givi screen and Sargeant seat. Bike has all the power I need and handles pretty decently using stock...
Forum: Road warriors 01-04-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 29,204
Posted By rauchman
Again, how is long term reliability on this setup?

Again, how is long term reliability on this setup?
Forum: Road warriors 01-04-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 29,204
Posted By rauchman
Any idea what long term reliability is with this...

Any idea what long term reliability is with this setup?
Forum: Road warriors 10-22-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,597
Posted By rauchman
As others have mentioned, a 2004 + Sportster...

As others have mentioned, a 2004 + Sportster would be a nice way to go. Bonnevilles would also be cool, as would a Moto Guzzi V7 of some flavor.

My wife used to have a Honda ACE Shadow 750. ...
Forum: Road warriors 10-17-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,778
Posted By rauchman
I don't know why Triumph did away with this bike....

I don't know why Triumph did away with this bike. Very cool roadbike and something I would consider.

Having said that and even though the name shouldn't be on this bike, the current TBird is a...
Forum: Road warriors 10-07-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 57,523
Posted By rauchman
I noticed that the handle bars are clip on's...

I noticed that the handle bars are clip on's above the triple tree. Are these the same stalks (albeit shorter) that are found on the C14? It looks like the C14 are longer. If these interchange, this...
Forum: Road warriors 10-03-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,086
Posted By rauchman
I pilot an SV1000S. My buddy just stopped by my...

I pilot an SV1000S. My buddy just stopped by my house yesterday for me to check out his new to him, Versys. He let me take it for a quick ride around my neighborhood. I was surprised by how quick...
Forum: Road warriors 09-30-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 57,523
Posted By rauchman
Hope they raise the MPG and increase the tank...

Hope they raise the MPG and increase the tank size from 3.x gallons.
Forum: Road warriors 07-08-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,751
Posted By rauchman
Greetings, I currently ride a 2007 SV1KS...

Greetings,

I currently ride a 2007 SV1KS that I've been thinking of replacing. My wife rides a 2003 Z1000. I've taken it for a spin a few times and LOVE it.

Recently came across a used 2007...
Forum: Road warriors 07-07-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,771
Posted By rauchman
I haven't been on a 1050 SP, but my buddy used to...

I haven't been on a 1050 SP, but my buddy used to have a 2004? 955 SP. The one thing I remember from that engine, was it's smoothness. Build quality was so-so and it seemed to carry it's weight a...
Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2010, 05:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,089
Posted By rauchman
+1 on the comfort of SOME cruisers. I used to...

+1 on the comfort of SOME cruisers. I used to have a Yammi Roadstar and it was, and still is, the most comfortable bike I've traveled on. It has floorboards, which give you options on your foot...
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By rauchman
I picked one up off the stand once at the IMS...

I picked one up off the stand once at the IMS show..... HEAVY!!!!

I used to own a Yammi Roadstar, much better balanced bike. Met a guy who had a 2k Vulcan though and he loved it.

The price...
Forum: Road warriors 04-07-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 20,655
Posted By rauchman
I'm very saddened by the demise of Buell. They...

I'm very saddened by the demise of Buell. They represented the best of the American spirit. Constantly overcoming adversity and making themselves better / stronger as a result.

I had the...
Forum: Road warriors 04-07-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,183
Posted By rauchman
You make a very valid point on a really nice...

You make a very valid point on a really nice looking bike. It's ashame they dropped this one as well.
Forum: Road warriors 04-07-2010, 06:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,902
Posted By rauchman
For me, it wasn't a question of vibration, but...

For me, it wasn't a question of vibration, but rather the leg position was too tight. I picked up the Buell pegs at my local HD dealer (after Buell was discontinued) for $28. I've read about people...
Forum: Road warriors 04-07-2010, 06:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,183
Posted By rauchman
Wow, some really nice bikes. I think BMW missed...

Wow, some really nice bikes. I think BMW missed the mark when they brought out the R1200ST. If they would bring back something along the lines of the RS, I'd be all over that!!!:wink:
Forum: Road warriors 04-06-2010, 06:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,902
Posted By rauchman
I've got a 2007 SV1KS. I knew going into the...

I've got a 2007 SV1KS. I knew going into the purchase it wouldn't be that comfortable. I've modded it w/ Convertibars, Sargeant seat and Buell pegs. Now the comfort is pretty decent, not great,...
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