VMAX vs. SPEED TRIPLE vs. GRISO - Page 3

tkent02 · 07-21-2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tilter

So what would you buy and why, if you could only have a bike under $6K and did not like Dual Sports, Touring, Sport Tourers, Cruisers or Japanese bikes in general, with a few exceptions, like the VMAX or ZRX1200R.

Dude, if you don't like motorcycles take up knitting.

dogjaw · 07-21-2012, 04:38 AM

I would hate to be in sales...

Tilter · 07-21-2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tkent02

Dude, if you don't like motorcycles take up knitting.

Lol i guess that does send like I've ruled out everything but standards.

Let me rephrase it. I pretty much like standards and power cruisers. I love reading about all the other bikes but wouldn't own one as my only bike.

limeymike · 07-21-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremy_p

A used B-King because it has blinding speed and sport bike handling. Actually, a Buell 1125cr, it's meaner looking, handles better and is quicker. Plus, you can bump it up to 1190 and chain drive later....

Sent via smoke signal. Carrier pigeon on windy days.

The BKing is so damn ugly and it has a sister, the Buell.

Tilter · 07-21-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by limeymike

The BKing is so damn ugly and it has a sister, the Buell.

They have a strong following but they just dont appeal to me visually. Otherwise I'd look for a BKING for sure, lol, they can really perform.

Grad · 07-21-2012, 02:58 PM

You'll be happy with your decision to go S3. I think it is one of those iconic bikes that EVERY true motorcyclist should ride at least one time. You don't have to buy one, you don't have to fall in love with it, but everyone should throw a leg over one and take it for a spin. That off-idle torque is just so addicting, especially considering how light the bike is. Makes me giggle in my helmet all the time, and I can count on one hand how many bikes have ever done that for me.

Bama67 · 07-21-2012, 03:07 PM

I can understand why you would want another one of the bikes you have already had. You sold them for a reason.

There are to many fantastic bikes out there, try something different!

2tallnwide · 07-21-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bama67

I can understand why you would want another one of the bikes you have already had. You sold them for a reason.

There are to many fantastic bikes out there, try something different!

So how come I'm still the only one that ticked..."Something else entirely (Please comment as to what it would be)" on the poll?

Why not try something else, variety being the spice of life n all...

My Tiger is the first triple, or Triumph I've ever owned. Have no idea what my next bike will be either, but I know when the time comes I'll enjoy looking for it...

HornHonker · 07-22-2012, 10:55 AM

If you go for another vmax this might help the handling..
http://www.holeshot.com/old/vmax/vmx_fb.html

IndyChizzle · 07-29-2012, 12:46 PM

I'm a big fan of the 1050 Triple motor if you like the ergonomics of the bike.

OConnor · 07-29-2012, 07:26 PM

Didn't those years of Striple have brake issues? And fogging gauge clusters? Something like that...

Yeahoo Whoyah · 07-30-2012, 05:53 AM

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So what would you buy and why,

Griso because it's a V-Twin, best sounding engine IMO. And you won't see another one that often.

IndyChizzle · 07-31-2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by OConnor

Didn't those years of Striple have brake issues? And fogging gauge clusters? Something like that...

I haven't seen any fogging issues on my '08 Speed Triple, but I did have that issue on my 690 KTM due to dust inside the instrument cluster once.

Tripped1 · 08-01-2012, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OConnor

Didn't those years of Striple have brake issues? And fogging gauge clusters? Something like that...

05-06 Speed Triples had a brake piston issue that caused a spongy lever.

The 06 675 Daytona had the same pistons, and a recall to do with them, but the piston was revised before the first Street R was ever sold.

....and no there was never a cluster foggin issue that I have heard of.

iyaoyas98 · 08-02-2012, 07:31 AM

I just chased a Vmax through Deals Gap a couple weekends ago. The sound coming out of that monster was intoxicating.

It completely blocked out my Arrow equipped S3.

But, he was dragging parts and I was taking it pretty easy......

View Results: What should I get as my only bike?
2005 VMAX - 5,000 miles	25	18.66%
2006 Speed Triple - 5,000 Miles	56	41.79%
2007 Griso - 2,000 miles ($1,200 more than the others)	52	38.81%
Something else entirely (Please comment as to what it would be)	1	0.75%
Voters: 134. You may not vote on this poll

07-21-2012, 02:58 PM	#36
Grad Wannabe Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA and Blairsville, GA Oddometer: 2,220	You'll be happy with your decision to go S3. I think it is one of those iconic bikes that EVERY true motorcyclist should ride at least one time. You don't have to buy one, you don't have to fall in love with it, but everyone should throw a leg over one and take it for a spin. That off-idle torque is just so addicting, especially considering how light the bike is. Makes me giggle in my helmet all the time, and I can count on one hand how many bikes have ever done that for me. __________________ Rent our cabin in the N. Georgia mountains. Close to some of the best roads in the country! Discount for ADVriders! 2007 Triumph Tiger 9200 miles, 22 states, 7 weeks on my GS.

07-21-2012, 03:07 PM	#37
Bama67 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Enterprise, AL Oddometer: 130	I can understand why you would want another one of the bikes you have already had. You sold them for a reason. There are to many fantastic bikes out there, try something different! __________________ 2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE (be still my beating heart) 2009 Kawasaki KLX250SF (brand new 4 year old leftover)

07-22-2012, 10:55 AM	#39
HornHonker Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria BC Oddometer: 191	If you go for another vmax this might help the handling.. http://www.holeshot.com/old/vmax/vmx_fb.html __________________ 2012 1600GT 2000 R1100R 2008 Burgman 650 Past Bikes Suz RG500, 250RGV, 500 Titan, 250 Hustler, Hon CBX, CB305 Super Hawk, Kaw z1, 500 triple, Yam 350LC, Twin Jet 100, RZ500.

07-29-2012, 12:46 PM	#40
IndyChizzle Spending more on gas Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN Oddometer: 249	I'm a big fan of the 1050 Triple motor if you like the ergonomics of the bike. __________________ 2007 Honda 919 (Perfectly Farkled for Now), 2008 Triumph Speed Triple (SOLD), 2008 KTM 690 SMC (SOLD), 2006 BMW F650GS Dakar (SOLD) Register to be an organ donor at www.DonateLife.net . It only takes about 3 minutes! Don't know how to post photos on AdvRider? Here's how you do it!

07-21-2012, 04:38 AM	#32
dogjaw plays well alone Joined: Jul 2008 Location: between the Ozarks and the Ouachitas Oddometer: 1,370	I would hate to be in sales...

07-29-2012, 07:26 PM	#41
OConnor Bad juju Joined: May 2004 Location: Midwest Oddometer: 2,604	Didn't those years of Striple have brake issues? And fogging gauge clusters? Something like that... __________________ 2008 GSX1250S 2006 Ducati S2R1000 1974 Honda CB125 2000 Suzuki SV650 race bike 1971 CB175 vintage racer inabox

08-02-2012, 07:31 AM	#45
iyaoyas98 Bored Silly Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Smyrna, TN Oddometer: 3,419	I just chased a Vmax through Deals Gap a couple weekends ago. The sound coming out of that monster was intoxicating. It completely blocked out my Arrow equipped S3. But, he was dragging parts and I was taking it pretty easy......

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