Wish List

[xncrman]

Everyone that has been riding for some time always has something that they have sworn about or wish were different about a motorcycle or motorcycles in general. So if you were in charge, what would be your wish that you would change? What's been screwed up that you would change!?


Personally, I like to be in charge of the tire company and make longer lasting tires! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[Top Cat]

The first two that come to my mind would be a tach and a comfortable seat.
The price they charge for bikes I can't believe they can't include a decent seat.

[rustyknight]

TC hit the nail(s) on the head, in my book. Those are the top 2.....and put the right FI controller on them at the factory.

[skeeter]

efficient low tech

[ponch]

As an example, Kawasaki should throw some of the ninja magic at their vtwins. Same for others. I think the torque and HP could be better and they bikes themselves could be a little lighter. Instead, we seem to be going in opposite directions. Victory seems to be the only one, and may be Yamaha that gets a little steam out of their vtwins and it seems to be improving with Victory, although when you compare displacement versus power and torque, it's still mild.

I have to say when I test rode the Voyager, I wasn't impressed. May be it was the demo unit, but it had 2800 miles on it, so it should have been broken in. I am not saying it would be a good reliable bike. It may even turn out to be more reliable than the 1500/1600, but I can't say it seemed much different than my 1600 or an Ultra for that matter.

[voyager]

That's easy, to live in a climate where winter isn't 5 months of the year.............


http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee302/voyagerkbc/DSCF0845.jpg

[ponch]

If the housing market was better, I would...Although I really like Colorado. I've never felt so inspired when I visited there earlier this year. Thing is, the winter isn't any better there. Long Island was a little better. I think I probably would get an extra month in, may be two, but that's it. Thing is I hate humidity.


That's easy, to live in a climate where winter isn't 5 months of the year.............


http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee302/voyagerkbc/DSCF0845.jpg

[audiogooroo]

If the housing market was better, I would...Although I really like Colorado. I've never felt so inspired when I visited there earlier this year. Thing is, the winter isn't any better there. Long Island was a little better. I think I probably would get an extra month in, may be two, but that's it. Thing is I hate humidity.


That's easy, to live in a climate where winter isn't 5 months of the year.............


http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee302/voyagerkbc/DSCF0845.jpg
Colorado Springs appears to have the mildest winters of the entire state. While it's true that we can get 3 feet of snow, it's extremely rare. We have over 300 days a year that are sunny. With the exception of some cold mornings, you can pretty much ride all year here. When Denver and even Pueblo are buried in snow, it's usually sunny with highs in the 40s-50s year round in Colorado Springs. It is a weird place, relative to weather patterns.

[ponch]

It was a beautiful place when I visited and I am sure it still is. So would you say you get to ride a lot in the winter? Last year I didn't get to ride from November to March and then I had knee surgery in May. Lets hope this winter and next year are better and next time I am in town I will say hello. I promise.



If the housing market was better, I would...Although I really like Colorado. I've never felt so inspired when I visited there earlier this year. Thing is, the winter isn't any better there. Long Island was a little better. I think I probably would get an extra month in, may be two, but that's it. Thing is I hate humidity.


Colorado Springs appears to have the mildest winters of the entire state. While it's true that we can get 3 feet of snow, it's extremely rare. We have over 300 days a year that are sunny. With the exception of some cold mornings, you can pretty much ride all year here. When Denver and even Pueblo are buried in snow, it's usually sunny with highs in the 40s-50s year round in Colorado Springs. It is a weird place, relative to weather patterns.

[Idaho]

I would like to see manufacturers offer factory options at a decent price. Ya, I know that it a tall order. If Ma Kaw offered fairings, trunks, lowers etc I think that would be awesome.

[elvis]

More affordable consumables, tires, oil, gas and other fluids[/*:m:if8l0zef]
Cheaper bike insurance[/*:m:if8l0zef]
More time to ride[/*:m:if8l0zef]

[cactusjack]

I would like to see manufacturers offer factory options at a decent price. Ya, I know that it a tall order. If Ma Kaw offered fairings, trunks, lowers etc I think that would be awesome.

I agree, Bud. If HD can do it, so can Kawasaki.

[audiogooroo]

It was a beautiful place when I visited and I am sure it still is. So would you say you get to ride a lot in the winter? Last year I didn't get to ride from November to March and then I had knee surgery in May. Lets hope this winter and next year are better and next time I am in town I will say hello. I promise.



Colorado Springs appears to have the mildest winters of the entire state. While it's true that we can get 3 feet of snow, it's extremely rare. We have over 300 days a year that are sunny. With the exception of some cold mornings, you can pretty much ride all year here. When Denver and even Pueblo are buried in snow, it's usually sunny with highs in the 40s-50s year round in Colorado Springs. It is a weird place, relative to weather patterns.
I usually don't ride from December to March, but it's my choice, not necessarily dictated by the weather. It does get dark around 4:30 - 5:00 and I don't like riding after dark due to the deer. Also, while it does get into the 50s and even 60s throughout the winter here, it's pretty nippy in the morning and the temps drop pretty quickly once the sin goes down, so commuting to and from work can be...refreshing! :)
But most weekends riding can be great!

[BudMan]

I would have to agree with TC and Idaho.

1. A comfortable seat. Thousands of bucks and you need a new seat http://s2.images.proboards.com/angry.gif:(" title=">:(" border="0"/>

2. Reasonably priced factory options/items

[fatrat45]

not to make all bikes adhere to 1 states emission's standard. now we need to buy fuel processor's to make our bikes run right.

[ponch]

not to make all bikes adhere to 1 states emission's standard. now we need to buy fuel processor's to make our bikes run right.

Actually, there isn't one standard. The federal government has one, and so does California. Some states opt for california standards, most don't. Part fo the problem is the application of technology. if the manufacturers used a good closed loop system, it would alleviate a lot of it. For instance, some manufacturers bikes have 12:1 compression ratios and can run on pump gas, while others have issues with 9-9.5:1 and pump gas. Chances are the bikes with lower compression have a fuel injection system that's less than leading edge or even what is common, but behind the times.

[rewindgy]

A 1600 cc Kawi v-twin that actually gets 50 mpg @ 65 miles per hour and wasn't hopelessly gutless! Can nit pick about other stuff but seriously - even the new Ultra's get better mielage and out run a stock 1600. I can't say anything about the 1700's - but from what I hear their mileage is nothing to grin about? And, no, I am not a Harley guy! Don't think I would ever own one.

[ponch]

I've been getting 42-43 with the beemer and that's on Iowa gas. My nomad got 35-37 on the same fuel. The Nomad weighs a lot more though, but isn't as efficient either. Still, after riding the Voyager and Ultra, the 1600 is a smoother bike. Also, I would say the 1700 has any more power than the 96. Not from the seat of the pants. Like it's 1600 brethren, it could use some help. Kawasaki cams their vtwins rather conservatively and then corks them with restrictive intake and exhausts, further limited by tight emissions that make them run too lean. Even the V2K benefits from being uncorked.


A 1600 cc Kawi v-twin that actually gets 50 mpg @ 65 miles per hour and wasn't hopelessly gutless! Can nit pick about other stuff but seriously - even the new Ultra's get better mielage and out run a stock 1600. I can't say anything about the 1700's - but from what I hear their mileage is nothing to grin about? And, no, I am not a Harley guy! Don't think I would ever own one.