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My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby speirmoor » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:16 am

Now that the Commando is part of the stable I'm getting itchy again.
I think my next bike will be a either be Ducati 916,996 or a 998.
I may already be in the market but my wallet says I'm not (But my Visa is ready to pounce)
Whats next on your list?
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby bwolfie » Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:31 am

I almost had and always wanted a Honda Hawk GT 647. A friend of mine in Iowa let me ride his. I hate him for that. I keep looking for one, but my wallet and wife always seems to say no.
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby grandpaul » Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:26 pm

'66 Triton

On the shelves so far:
'66 Norton 650SS Slimline Featherbed frame
'66 Triumph T120R Bonneville 650 engine
Ceriani forks, early Commando wheels & brakes
Early Commando central oil tank
Chantland 750cc big bore kit
LyteDrive belt drive primary kit
"Bum Stop" boat-tail Manx style seat
Basic clip-on handlebars
Decent used stainless steel fenders front & rear
Amal 930 Concentric carbs

I'll end up installing a Sparx electronic ignition on it, I'm sure. It will be hand-wired and use minimalist aftermarket lighting.

I need to fabricate a set of engine mounting plates and rearset footpegs & linkages.

I am hoping to find a deal on an aluminum "Sprint" style gas tank for it.

Not everyone's cup of tea, but it shold be a fun bike to twitch about on...
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby ML » Wed Dec 01, 2010 3:09 pm

1972 BSA Series 2, 750 Rocket 3. 840cc kit, 3 in 1 pipe, double discs, Borrani rims, Daytona fairing and seat, red and white paint scheme. Think Dick Mann and Jim Rice in the coolest era of racing motorcycles.

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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby britbike220 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 5:18 pm

I would love an Indian Chief, but too expensive for a poor man.
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby Mark » Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:51 pm

Lately, I've been thinking that I would like something with Knobby Tires.
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby bwolfie » Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:12 pm

My wife's XS360 has semi knobby tires.
1972 Norton Combat Commando 750, 208946
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby pelican » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:39 pm

Mark wrote:Lately, I've been thinking that I would like something with Knobby Tires.


whoo, me 2. Think I might go for a husvarna 610 or 630, but a couple years off so I'm not thinking too hard
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby prmurat » Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:50 pm

If I cannot ride cause of my arm I'll try a Can Am Spyder 3 wheelers...
If I can ride I may want a lighter touring/adventure bike: BMW gs1000, 800. Triumph etc... Love a Velo too....
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby grandpaul » Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:23 am

You guys thinking of a dirt bike, there's a decent deal on vintagebikeracing.com I think it's a Yamaha 460(?).
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby Govig » Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:40 am

If money was no object it would be one of these

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Until then, I'll stick with the MZ
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby bwolfie » Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:22 pm

Govig wrote:If money was no object it would be one of these

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Until then, I'll stick with the MZ



That's a long way to travel for underseat exhaust.
1972 Norton Combat Commando 750, 208946
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby ntst8 » Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:35 am

A flat tank Norton (thats 1928 or earlier), just a minor issue on availability and cash to clear first.
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby pelican » Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:01 am

one of those old norton's just sold
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Re: My next Bike will be a .... ?

Postby mglemans » Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:08 am

The Triumph Demo truck was in town last summer and I rode a 675 Street Triple and was amazed. It doesn't quite have the grunt of my 1050 Sprint, but it's light weight and nimbleness certainly make up for that. Like the say "It's more fun to drive a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow" The Street Triple is by no means slow though with nearly 100hp.

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/20 ... 89973.html
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