Need another bike - Page 3

ponch · 01-06-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nomad ryder

Their numbers look good, but in the real world, how often are you going rev it to 8800 rpm? Given that those bikes are ridden on the street 95% of the time, it just didn't seem like it had the beans at a typical street-riding pace. On the trail, it might be different standing on the pegs and running in third gear without red lights and crosswalks. But the search is half the fun of the whole thing.

Even on the street I rev my RT a lot higher than you probably do with your Nomad and higher than I did with mine and there are times I take to near redline (8000 RPM) when I am looking for maximum scoot. Ride a bike like the wee or mine at 2-3000 rpm and it'll been a slug. My guess is that for normal cruising, the Wee likes 4-5000 rpm like my RT.

mick56 · 01-06-2015, 12:32 PM

These are the prettiest and the most fun on/off road bike's out there.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=dr...F%3B1024%3B768

nomad ryder · 03-26-2015, 01:27 PM

Found a black '93 Honda Nighthawk 750 in great shape, 44k mi, all stock, a Givi windshield, new tires and recent carb overhaul, and got it for a good price. Two bike owner now! I like it for its lightweight, good power, nimble, easy to ride. I wish it had a six-speed, it's geared kinda short. I may change sprockets, we'll see. I've already debaffled the stock pipe, its nice and growly now, and wrapped the grips with bicycle bar tape.

id-man · 03-26-2015, 05:26 PM

Wait a minute now we need pics or it didn't happen! :)
Congrats.

mick56 · 03-26-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by id-man

Wait a minute now we need pics or it didn't happen! :)
Congrats.

Such pessimism in one so young

They were a nice looking bike,here let me do it for him

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gal...0Nighthawk.jpg

nomad ryder · 03-27-2015, 12:42 PM

I'll get some pics and a bit of video as soon as I relocate my digital camera (my phone is a stone-age flip burner). Thanks for the congrats and thumbs up, id-man and Mick56!

Northern Dancer · 03-27-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by id-man

Wait a minute now we need pics or it didn't happen! :)
Congrats.

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Finding having (4) four Motorcycles is about all I can find the time to ride -- I use the Burgan 650 Executive for the shorter rides and around Town as it is so light and yet nimble and quick

http://goo.gl/GlcC2T

Have a ST1300 Police Special with solo Saddle -- Wife calls it my freedom Machine. It is a great handling Motorcycle yet has storage and crash bars to protect for a tip overs.

http://goo.gl/cyRDht

My Nomad Motorcycle is great for those laid back easy cruising days whether one or two up -- besides it is the Motorcycle many think is the best looking.

http://goo.gl/AjI2ko

My Goldwing has to be the best two up Motorcycle invented for those long Tours be it long weekend or coast to coast -- yes mine has over 140,000 and has never run better.

http://goo.gl/TuPnWK

Just click the links to see the pictures to prove yes it did happen.

Northern Dancer,

Regards,

Ron

mick56 · 03-27-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nomad ryder

I'll get some pics and a bit of video as soon as I relocate my digital camera (my phone is a stone-age flip burner). Thanks for the congrats and thumbs up, id-man and Mick56!

I do believe that your word is good enough for me sir !

http://mydisguises.com/wp-content/up...lttopperFR.jpg

**canuckrider** · 03-28-2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Northern Dancer

Have a ST1300 Police Special with solo Saddle -- Wife calls it my freedom Machine. It is a great handling Motorcycle yet has storage and crash bars to protect for a tip overs[/FONT].

[FONT=&quot]http://goo.gl/cyRDht

So, Ron, you've got me intrigued by the ST. Looks nice especially with the solo seat setup. Is it an actual police bike that you picked up second hand?

mick56 · 03-28-2015, 02:32 PM

Northern Dancer,very impressed with the Gold Wing mate,that rider's seat look's about the most comfortable i ever saw.

**Top Cat** · 03-28-2015, 02:49 PM

Ron, I gotta ask, what is that sticking up behind the passenger seat?
Looks like a windshield of some sort.
What is its purpose?

mick56 · 03-28-2015, 02:59 PM

It would have be some peculiar rain for it to be any use.

ponch · 03-28-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by canuckrider

So, Ron, you've got me intrigued by the ST. Looks nice especially with the solo seat setup. Is it an actual police bike that you picked up second hand?

Yeah, it looks like a ST1300P. It's a popular authority bike as is the R1200RT-P. I see them all the time down here.

**cnc** · 03-28-2015, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Ron, I gotta ask, what is that sticking up behind the passenger seat?
Looks like a windshield of some sort.
What is its purpose?

Stop back draft I imagine. My brothers gw has quite a noticeable draft from the rear at speed. His cure is to make sure he brings his wife on cool days.

mick56 · 03-28-2015, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Yeah, it looks like a ST1300P. It's a popular authority bike as is the R1200RT-P. I see them all the time down here.

You mean they dont buy good old American bike's !
This must have been 40yrs ago,and they were riding Japanese even then.

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mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	Northern Dancer,very impressed with the Gold Wing mate,that rider's seat look's about the most comfortable i ever saw. __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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03-28-2015, 02:59 PM	#42
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	It would have be some peculiar rain for it to be any use. __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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03-26-2015, 01:27 PM	#33
nomad ryder Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 274	Found a black '93 Honda Nighthawk 750 in great shape, 44k mi, all stock, a Givi windshield, new tires and recent carb overhaul, and got it for a good price. Two bike owner now! I like it for its lightweight, good power, nimble, easy to ride. I wish it had a six-speed, it's geared kinda short. I may change sprockets, we'll see. I've already debaffled the stock pipe, its nice and growly now, and wrapped the grips with bicycle bar tape.
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03-27-2015, 12:42 PM	#36
nomad ryder Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 274	I'll get some pics and a bit of video as soon as I relocate my digital camera (my phone is a stone-age flip burner). Thanks for the congrats and thumbs up, id-man and Mick56!
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