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went for a ride this weekend

kenny — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:51:39 GMT

went with two friends,Steve on a Harley Roadking Ken on a Kawasaki concours, and of course me on an R1100RT, we set off bright and early on Friday morning, by 1600 we were at our Travelodge in Glasgow.
Saturday morning, off at 07.00 and onto the road to Stirling, through the Mountains (some still with snow on them!) via Inverness and up North, once past Dornoch Bridge its a fantastic (if lonely) road all the way up to John 'O' Groats, Having made a fast run from Home to Glasgow, its a bit of a bugger how long it takes to get to J'o'G ! and its 10 hours after leaving Glasgow before we get back To our overnight stop in Inverness.
Sunday we head off down South again, this time going alongside Loch Ness and Loch Lomond, then up into the Mountains , past Glenco and onto the Bridge of Orchy and through some of the most stunning mountain roads and views in the country.Keeping going we rumble down the country, losing Ken and the Kwaker as he breaks off to go home on the A66, Steve and I continue alone down the M6 braving thunderstorms and rain, and 10 mile tail-backs, to arrive in Bridgewater at 21.00.
Monday morning, bright and early, we're off and 3 hours later pull up in Lands End! a cup of tea and off up-country again via the North coast before getting on the M5-M4 and home to Reading for 18.00!
total distance approx 2000 miles, in 4 days and burning the output of a small refinery (about 40 gallons each!)

HANDLEBAR Risers

steveCBR11XX — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:25:03 GMT

Thinking of fitting bar risers to the 'bird and was wondering if anyone else has done this mod ? spoke to someone with a 'busa who had done it reckoned it transformed the bike for cruising. Or has any other 'bird owners on here done any mods to make them a better tourer ?

CHECK OUT THIS BABY

Hels — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:10:35 GMT

Spotted in Cyprus when on holiday a few months back:

Finally decided on Bike

hectordog — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:22:02 GMT

Have decided to hunt out a Yammy, XV1900 Midnight Star (Roadliner). Have seen them offered OTR and delivered at 7,999 (mostly 2007 models) but can't find any low mileage used at a sensible price. The price reduction might be recent as I've seen quite a few second hand that are dearer than a new one?

Unsure whether to keep looking for a cool-priced used example, pref with some warranty and service history, or to bite the bullet and go for a new example...Would be first new bike and first cruiser...

Comments, suggestions, free food or a pointer towards any being offered invited...

Cheers and woofs...:w00t:

Suzuki M109-R

KSGregman — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:54:05 GMT

This sub-forum is dead....so....I'll carry the load.

You guys don't know what you are missing with a ride like this. :D

Cruiser at Box Hill sunday

RedZ — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:47:38 GMT

I fell in love again!! I was at Box Hill earlier today and saw a custom cruiser with a red tank, it had a german cross brake light, I waited about a bit for the owner but had to leave, I want one!! Sorry I am just dreaming again!;)

Triumph Thruxton

powerpuffgirl — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:52:46 GMT

I might be involved with the development of the exhaust system of these at some point soon. Does anyone have one already (any year) and would you be be interested in helping me to understand this bike a bit more?

http://allcarsreview.com/2007/12/30/triumph-thruxton/

Thanks for any replies ;)

takes you anywhere

chad — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 18:48:38 GMT

a few cruisers in here no tourers so i thought i would post a few pics of my @

hey stop yawning at the back. lol she may not be the fastest thing on two wheels but still scares the crap out of my mates through the twistys as they follow me.lol
good fun go anywhere bike .

Sprint ST Vs VFR 800

Evil Alan — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:19:28 GMT

Hello All,

I'm just about to change jobs to one that's going to mean a fair amount of motorway mileage. So I'm considering upgrading from the ol' Fazer 600.

I've got my eye on two bikes:

The Honda VFR 800 (2002 onwards)

and

The Triumph Sprint ST (2005 onwards)

Although I'm pretty confident that the Triumph is the better machine, I have one major concern. I'm going to be riding through most of the winter and I worry that the finish on the Triumph won't match the solid as a rock Honda quality. It wouldn't be garaged but I'd wash it bike once a week and douse it in FS365.

Are the any Sprint ST owners on here who have experience riding through winter?

Any help much appreciated,

Alan

Triumph Rocket 3

Trojan — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:05:18 GMT

Anyone got one ?

I know the servicing is every 10k but would like to know the cost of them (roughly) ?
Cost of tyres etc and anything else that may cost a few quid.

Cheers.

Harley Nightster

hkdloz — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:42:00 GMT

Well I'm just about to p off all the harley fans out there but here goes. Having had a slight mishap on my zzr12. (roundabout, 1 dozy driver, straight across me and written off the bike) I had the opportunity to to be delivered a hire bike. Choice of 1400 suzuki or the Harley 1200 Nightster. Please bear in mind that I have been riding bikes since I was 9 and am 46 now.

Not ever being a Harley fan I thought I would take the opportunity to try one. I did start with an open mind, honest. Oh Dear...... What a mistake. Well the looks of the machine. First impression... Well, yes, it's a Harley. Colour scheme (it's orange and black) hmmmmm looks like a reject from Bassets. 1000 miles on the clock and less than a year old the finish is appalling. Looks like it has pieces of meccano for a swing arm and belt guard. The studs are starting to corrode and the exhaust mountings have nearly rusted out. I know... You are all saying that it is a hire bike and that it would not have been looked after etc etc. But for the age and milage that is pretty poor you must admit. Foot pegs look like the rear pegs off a BSA Goldstar. Indicator switches... 1 on each side....Why???

All I can say is that this machine has confirmed everything I every thought about Harley Davidsons. Over priced, over rated and over here. Sorry people.. The year is 2008 not 1975. That is how this machine performs, brakes, rides and runs. 1200cc and 50bhp. What a waste of cc. I have looked on the Harely forums and the write ups for it are amazing...So does that reflect on their other models?? And they say the bike is cheap at £6695. Well I say what a rip off.

Where's the torque?!?!?!?!?! That V twin grunt??? It has no performance, 0 - 60 is when it eventually gets there, no top end to speak of (103mph indicated on the clock); good job too as it's brakes are next to useless. It has no ground clearance when cornering. doesn't handle at all. Weaves and wobbles at anything over 65. Sounds like my dad's rotovator. Has no headlight worth mentioning so is definitely not safe to ride at night. This machine is not worth the 6 and 1/2 grand they want for it. Yet people do pay.....WHY????? Please, Harley Davidson, what have we Brits done to deserve this pile of rejected parts???

Oh and at less than a year and 1000 miles the flaming seat is water logged!!! So it's a wet butt every time you ride the thing.

I could go on but what's the point as all I'm going to get now is real stick from all the Harley diehards out there. I have had the bike for 2 weeks and I have done 500 miles on it so I think that is long enough to be able to form an honest judgement.

Honest opinion...Save your cash and buy a Suzuki GS500. You'll get better braking, better performance, better handling and the finish will last longer and they're a damn site cheaper.

Well to all the Harley fans out there...You like them and you are entitled to that .......after this experience I DON'T!!! So please respect me for that.

Loz

Yamaha Warrior 1700cc

RedZ — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:16:55 GMT

I had some time to kill today and decided to test ride a yamaha xv1700 warrior,:cool: I have never ridden a cruiser before and after dealing with my first corner and opening it up I fell in love!:) The sound of the engine is inspiring! I can imagine it with a big fat back wheel, I want it...

Last time i went into a bike shop Little miss T almost came out with an R6, I originally bought my R1 after a test ride on a free day. Impulse buyer? mmmmm:cool:

It is a REALLY big decision, from my fast and nimble R1 to a cruiser, can that work? I cannot get any more points on my licence or i lose it and the R1 is not helping, I allways wanted a cutom bike but was waiting till later on in life, what shall I do? any opinions?

how fat do you like yours ???

njs71 — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 19:57:08 GMT

Bet these corner well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

West London Harley Riders - Custom & Classic Bike Show 2007

Gazza — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 08:49:45 GMT

This was truely a great day!!

Full Article - http://londonbikers.com/news/4385e964-dd5e-44d7-9b12-3817277f5006

Gallery - http://londonbikers.com/galleries/gallery/82a3256a-ae2d-4248-994f-67cab2894e20

zl900 really soft forks

martin372005 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:42:15 GMT

just bought a honda cb 750 well myself and pal im still in plaster so wont be riding for a while .any way wanted to pick someones educated brain.the front shocks seem really soft there is loads of travel in them im not sure if this is normal never had a cruiser before .the forks dont leak and they appear to be in good nick.ant thoughts guys.thanks.

got subject heading wrong sorry

XVS1300A Midnight Star – Yamaha’s Next Generation Cruiser

Bike2travel — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 12:42:38 GMT

I'm in love! I want this bike so badly! How much you reckon it will come out in the market?

Foxy's article on this bike:

http://londonbikers.com/story/bd9f174d-0be1-4918-9482-c839f6c2cb3b

Diablo Strada, 021 or Pilot Road 2?

DomR — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:46:02 GMT

Which do you feel is the best...?

Im btween the 021 and Diablo Strada at the moment...

Anyone tried the Pilots?

Diablo Strada, 021 or Pilot Road 2?

DomR — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:45:18 GMT

Which do you feel is the best...

Cruisers News Channel!

Jay — Thu, 10 May 2007 22:45:21 GMT

We've got a dedicated Cruisers news channel now on the magazine. High-Definition photos included in most stories for bike & accessory manufacturers. You can get an RSS feed as well specifically for it, for those of you who use Google Reader, Google Desktop, etc...

- http://londonbikers.com/news/tags/cruisers

(pic) Interesting cruiser - Gixxer engine

Jay — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 22:49:47 GMT

Gixxer engine and forks, superbike calipers and various other custom components I couldn't possibly begin to name! I'd like a go

Big and black

Jay — Fri, 19 May 2006 20:03:23 GMT

I have no idea what this is because I saw it on a Dutch site and despite me being of Dutch descent, I can't read it But all the same, it looks mad!

Low, Long and Lovely

The Artist — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 00:10:39 GMT

This is a nice vid of some state cruisers that are as low, long and as lovely as you like, the women aren't to shabby either

The 3 L's

I am looking for

SV55 — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:37:18 GMT

my old Suzuki VS1400 Intruder H894 HKL, I traded her in at Steve Jordan MC's in Lower Bookhan, Surrey about 18months ago, any info please.

NEW Kawasaki Transcontinental Supersport 1400 GTR!

Jay — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:52:20 GMT

Kawasaki have just released a new touring bike, and I have to say, I really like it! 1400cc, NO frame to talk of, shaft drive, etc.

What do you guys think?

Full Story
http://londonbikers.com/story/495ccd05-99bc-4144-a4ca-b73740d705a1

New Varadero

macp — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:49:44 GMT

More off road / Adv sport orientated - great!

Not out till 2008 - crap...

My bike pics + links

njs71 — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:37:18 GMT

Hi all,
Here are Some pics of my cruiser,
it's a dragsatr xvs 1100 classic,
xtras that i have added are :

saddlebags www.bike-smart.co.uk
rearlight cover www.highwayhawk.com
Boulivard windshield yamaha direct oem
passing lights www.madproducts.com
head stock cover http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/
Passenger floorboards http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/
Crome side covers http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/
Phantom frame covers www.accessoeyinternational
Slashcut exhaust(loud) www.highwayhawk.com
Leather tank bib www.madproducts.com
Sissy bar + pad www.highwayhawk.com
plus loads of other parts

links : http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ (exellent)
www.accessoryinternational.com (exellent)
www.zambini2000.com
www.maxairengineering.com (air kits)
www.granucciseats.com (very nice seats)
www.hellrisercustoms.com
www.pacificcoaststar.com
www.biketoberfest.org
www.central-wheel.co.uk
www.sscustomcycle.com
www.vstargallery.com
www.star-riders.org

has anyone got any pics to post of there cruisers ??

My bike........... i hope you like

This bike is now for sale

Project bike

Spike — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 12:47:00 GMT

Hi everybody,

I am looking for the following:

H.D. Softail frame

Buell X12 wheels (front and back)

buell X1 or X12 front end (showa one's)

If anyone knows of people selling parts please let me know.

Thanks.

Just had toooooo

m9performance — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 23:46:05 GMT

Its the only one wiv nowt so I had ta put somefin in it not all Crusers are bad well sort of , may be,