If you had one other bike.... - Page 2

audiogooroo · 11-27-2010, 11:49 AM

I don't think there is a garage big enough for me to house all of the motorcycles (and other vehicles) I would own if money were no option.

I would like to own something for off-road riding and I've always wanted a nice custom chopper. Not even remotely practical, but just fun to ride.

flavor · 11-27-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Since this is all hypothetical, mine would probably be a Victory Vision.

Reviews have vision as a great bike. Since my Nomad doesn't have all the bells and whistles that would be a good choice. I won't add a radio on my Nomad and I'd like something with one. The vision would fit the bill.

ponch · 11-27-2010, 12:25 PM

I have to wonder if radio's will become a thing of the past on a bike with iPods and other MP3 players. There are more and more bluetooth headsets too and integrating all that stuff is getting easier. Just something to think about.

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Originally Posted by flavor

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Since this is all hypothetical, mine would probably be a Victory Vision.

Reviews have vision as a great bike. Since my Nomad doesn't have all the bells and whistles that would be a good choice. I won't add a radio on my Nomad and I'd like something with one. The vision would fit the bill.

waterman · 11-27-2010, 01:41 PM

Since I have the Nomad, I would go for something off-road.

egetaseb · 11-27-2010, 01:46 PM

Ultra Classic -

Chili · 11-27-2010, 02:06 PM

The list could be endless but if I can only have one more bike than my Nomad then I already have it, 2009 Kawasaki KX450F.

timebandit · 11-27-2010, 02:14 PM

http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/En/model.php?model=R1200GSAD

http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/En/pdfs/b...1200GSAD_E.pdf

bmw gs1200adventure

**Jared** · 11-27-2010, 02:30 PM

Mine would be a kawasaki zx1400

**Idaho** · 11-27-2010, 02:32 PM

Oh man, this could be fun. Let's see.......... If I could have any second bike that I wanted what would it be? I traded a Suzi Volusia on the Nomad and now they seem too small so that's out. Harley Road King or Electra Glide would be nice but I don't want the summer heat issues or to be set into the HD crowd. Ergonomics don't agree with me on the Honda gold wing or any of the Beemers. I would either go for a Suzi M109 for short fun trips or save the money and burn it in gas tires and oil in the Nomad.

flavor · 11-27-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

I have to wonder if radio's will become a thing of the past on a bike with iPods and other MP3 players. There are more and more bluetooth headsets too and integrating all that stuff is getting easier. Just something to think about.

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Originally Posted by flavor

Reviews have vision as a great bike. Since my Nomad doesn't have all the bells and whistles that would be a good choice. I won't add a radio on my Nomad and I'd like something with one. The vision would fit the bill.

For me I would use an i-pod or MP3 but it's because of the speaker mounting and looks issue. If I went to a batwing fairing with speakers that's be OK but I like the look of the windshield on the Nomad. With the vision the speakers look right on, just as they're appropriate for the gold wing.

ponch · 11-27-2010, 03:53 PM

Sound quality wise, in canal ear buds are better than any speaker system and don't annoy other people in traffic. The other thing too is if you ride with a passenger, they don't have to listen to what you are as well.

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Originally Posted by flavor

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Originally Posted by ponch

I have to wonder if radio's will become a thing of the past on a bike with iPods and other MP3 players. There are more and more bluetooth headsets too and integrating all that stuff is getting easier. Just something to think about.

For me I would use an i-pod or MP3 but it's because of the speaker mounting and looks issue. If I went to a batwing fairing with speakers that's be OK but I like the look of the windshield on the Nomad. With the vision the speakers look right on, just as they're appropriate for the gold wing.

ponch · 11-27-2010, 03:55 PM

It was my first choice, but my wife said she wouldn't ride on it. Said the cases looked like organ donor boxes. The other thing is you better be tall/have long legs for that bike. That said, it's very light, fast and will embarrass may sportier bikes in the turns. Having 8.7 gallons of fuel capacity is also nice, it has a 60 amp alternator for the farkle crowd and has a higher load capacity than a Nomad or Vulcan Voyager while weighing 300+lbs lighter. Good choice.

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Originally Posted by Timebandit

http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/En/model.php?model=R1200GSAD

http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/En/pdfs/b...1200GSAD_E.pdf

bmw gs1200adventure

tombstone · 11-27-2010, 04:01 PM

If I could have a second bike....it would be a Suzuki V-Strom. It would look just like this one;

gghost · 11-27-2010, 04:41 PM

For those looong trips, a Thoroughbred Stallion. Forget summer heat, sucker has AC.

redjay · 11-27-2010, 04:46 PM

My third choice would be an Ariel Atom when I am too old to hold a bike up. Same wind in your face rush.

11-27-2010, 11:49 AM	#16
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11-27-2010, 01:41 PM	#19
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	If you had one other bike.... Since I have the Nomad, I would go for something off-road. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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11-27-2010, 02:06 PM	#21
Chili Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 409	If you had one other bike.... The list could be endless but if I can only have one more bike than my Nomad then I already have it, 2009 Kawasaki KX450F. __________________ Doug Engstrom 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500FI, (Sold at 83,000 km)
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11-27-2010, 02:14 PM	#22
timebandit Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Casselman, Ontario Posts: 790	If you had one other bike.... http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/En/model.php?model=R1200GSAD http://www.bmw-motorrad.ca/En/pdfs/b...1200GSAD_E.pdf bmw gs1200adventure
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11-27-2010, 02:30 PM	#23
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	If you had one other bike.... Mine would be a kawasaki zx1400 __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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11-27-2010, 02:32 PM	#24
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	If you had one other bike.... Oh man, this could be fun. Let's see.......... If I could have any second bike that I wanted what would it be? I traded a Suzi Volusia on the Nomad and now they seem too small so that's out. Harley Road King or Electra Glide would be nice but I don't want the summer heat issues or to be set into the HD crowd. Ergonomics don't agree with me on the Honda gold wing or any of the Beemers. I would either go for a Suzi M109 for short fun trips or save the money and burn it in gas tires and oil in the Nomad. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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11-27-2010, 04:01 PM	#28
tombstone Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 437	If you had one other bike.... If I could have a second bike....it would be a Suzuki V-Strom. It would look just like this one;
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11-27-2010, 04:41 PM	#29
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	If you had one other bike.... For those looong trips, a Thoroughbred Stallion. Forget summer heat, sucker has AC. __________________ gghost
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11-27-2010, 04:46 PM	#30
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,929	If you had one other bike.... My third choice would be an Ariel Atom when I am too old to hold a bike up. Same wind in your face rush.
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