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Hybridmomentspass
| | Posted on Saturday, November 28, 2015 - 08:48 pm: | 
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"I can tell you one thing: if I was a potential bidder and I read these threads under this directory, I wouldn't bother."
How come?
Honestly, if youre going to let one Buell forum make you not want to buy a company then you probably didnt feel that strong about it to begin with. |
Henshao
| | Posted on Saturday, November 28, 2015 - 09:10 pm: |
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I was tempted to say something mean in response to that. Those droves of eccentric millionaires just waiting to bid on EBR, their sole deciding factor being what they find on the badweatherbikers quickboard and the ramblings of a dozen or so people there.
But hey, these are hypothetical eccentric millionaires, go nuts. |
Sprintst
| | Posted on Saturday, November 28, 2015 - 09:36 pm: |
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well apparently Dan Gurney is making a VERY low seat height bike that handles
http://allamericanracers.com/gator-gallery/
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Blake
| | Posted on Sunday, November 29, 2015 - 11:22 am: |
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I'm with Daniel, Hybrid, Court, and Jon. It's nice seeing old school wisdom re-emerging as a prominent majority here on BadWeB.
The Gurney Gator is a "bike that handles"? </incredulous stare> And what is that pungent bitter-sour taste that manifests after seeing the giant photos above? This morning's bacon and eggs returning for a second visit. A little vomit expresses better than words ever could. No thank you,
A bit off-topic, but commenting on what some have expressed as their personal desire for a new model BUELL...
What drives the desire for hard luggage on a sport bike? Is there something I'm missing in the near infinite utility of soft luggage and waterproof stuff-sacks? Almost two decades and four BUELL motorcycles on, and the soft luggage that I bought for my first cross country adventure in 1998 is still going strong. No worries about scratching them or tossing them on the ground or grinding them against the wall as the bike leans over on its side stand, or against the ground should the bike go down (cause that never happens?). I guess I'm wondering, why compromise the design of a sport bike in order to satisfy an intermittent need for a touring bike?
We used to want to pack along a laptop computer, a camera, a camcorder, a GPS/SatNav, a CD player, a flashlight, and all the spare batteries and chargers to go with. Now we have a smartphone that does all that and more.
Pack lighter.
Be a road warrior, not a road princess.
Or get real and admit that you want to be perceived as royalty, and be a road king. We'll still love you. Right FB?
Not quite sure where a road thing fits in the grand scheme. |
Jaimec
| | Posted on Sunday, November 29, 2015 - 11:58 am: |
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Why hard bags over soft luggage?
My first touring experience involved a good set of Bagman soft luggage secured on my Yamaha Seca 550 way back in 1982. On my way back from a friend in Connecticut's place (where I spent the weekend) I opted to take the ferry out of Bridgeport.
While waiting for the ferry, I used the restroom at the station. When I came out, I saw that someone had cut the straps of my luggage and stole EVERYTHING. My clothes, my SLR camera and the irreplaceable roll of pictures I'd captured at a Hang Glider meet the day before. It was NEVER recovered.
THAT'S why "hard luggage" over soft bags. It's also why using bungee cords to fasten items to the passenger saddle is also unacceptable. If it doesn't fit in the lockable hard luggage, it doesn't get taken. When I pack for a multi-day trip, it's hard to tell the bike is packed at all.
(Message edited by jaimec on November 29, 2015) |
Reepicheep
| | Posted on Sunday, November 29, 2015 - 12:09 pm: |
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Well done soft luggage would be fine, but I always cobbled it together from pieces and parts and got tired of futzing with bungees and straps. At least two tie down devices sacrificed themselves to the rear wheel over the years as well, and one bag came very close to rear wheel ingestion (which could have been really bad).
Having the hard luggage on the Uly makes it so easy to just toss a laptop bag or groceries in them and ride off. No mus, no fuss, very few opportunities for defect. |
Steveford
| | Posted on Sunday, November 29, 2015 - 12:20 pm: |
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Hard bags are more secure, done right they should be waterproof, you can fit more crap in them without worrying about the bags going into the rear fender/tire and they look better.
I like the Chase Harper gear I have but my next bike will have hard luggage. |
Mog
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 12:40 pm: |
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"Blake... I'm with Daniel, Hybrid, Court, and Jon. It's nice seeing old school wisdom re-emerging as a prominent majority here on BadWeB."
Could not agree more and same with the soft baggage.............. hardsides.
KISS... Keep It Simple Smarty. |
Bob_thompson
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2015 - 01:39 pm: |
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For me what has worked is a set of Nelson- Rigg soft sport bags (below) that detach pretty quickly, (like 2 min. tops). Its surprising how much stuff you can carry in them. I like them for being able to carry them into a motel when I do an overnight somewhere. And if I'm near some great canyon riding I can leave them in the motel. And in the case like Jaimec had, I can detach them quick enough to keep from having and embarrassing moment. I also think it just might not be that hard to get into hard bags for a determined thief. I have also found that if I keep the weight in the bags down I can ride with about the same fun factor as without them. Just my take. Bob
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Jon
| | Posted on Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 05:08 pm: |
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"Be a road warrior, not a road princess". I smell a T-shirt, or even a new sub-forum on Badweb. |
Jon
| | Posted on Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 05:14 pm: |
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The Gurney Gator is crap. Shiny yes, but crap. |
Rex
| | Posted on Monday, December 28, 2015 - 03:19 pm: |
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there was an article in one of the magazines, where Gurney is developing a pretty cool new motor for the bike. |
Rex
| | Posted on Monday, December 28, 2015 - 03:21 pm: |
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Newmans3
| | Posted on Monday, December 28, 2015 - 08:53 pm: |
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Damn Rex, that is M2 perfection. |
Jon
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Rex
| | Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2016 - 03:10 pm: |
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that is S2 perfection. remember jon, if you ever sell, I have first dibs. |
Newmans3
| | Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2016 - 04:18 pm: |
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Yes, yes it is... |
Jon
| | Posted on Monday, January 04, 2016 - 12:43 pm: |
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The dibs have been reserved for you, Rex. If I ever sell. |
Ferris_von_bueller
| | Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 07:55 pm: |
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OTOH I've never understood people that feel they HAVE to be able to get BOTH feet down FLAT or the motorcycle is too tall for them.
That's like saying you don't understand why people didn't like the Edsel. People have their preferences. I'm tall so the Uly fits me perfectly as opposed to my XBS but many people want the feeling of confidence of putting both feet on the ground. |
Chadhargis
| | Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 10:58 pm: |
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Last March I rolled out for a back road run to Glitch Badness.
I strapped my 10yo Nelson Rigg seat bag to the passenger seat, loaded up the tank bag, and headed out in 30 degree weather for 7 hour ride. Never hit an interstate and detoured to some fantastic roads.
My Aprilia Dorsoduro could go about 100 miles before I had to find fuel RIGHT NOW.
By all accounts, I should have been miserable...no hard luggage, no cruise control, no fairing, refuel every 100 miles, and a vinyl covered 2x4 for a seat.
I did puss out and ride home in a pickup truck due to rain. I'm not THAT damn hardcore.
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Rex
| | Posted on Friday, January 15, 2016 - 01:12 pm: |
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a light weight, moderately priced, good handling, standard type motorcycle, like the s1 or m2 would be nice. |
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