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Saltcreek
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 Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:08 pm Post subject: other bikes |
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I was rolling in at the lumberyard on my bike today when I saw a parked bike that made my head swivel like a beautiful woman in a halter top. I parked nearby and walked back to say hi and ask the rider about his bike.
To my surprise it was a Kawasaki Versys just like this:
I had seen them in shops but tis one out in the sunshine really got my attention.
So my question is, what are your favorite non BMW bikes?
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold 
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KTM Superduke
Husqvarna TE610
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Stoked Steve
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| Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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That Versys is one great looking bike and has gotten great reviews as a real fun all around bike and it's less that $8K. I'd love to ride one see if it is as fun to ride as it looks.
(stolen from a local ADV posting)
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SugarHillCTD
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:14 am Post subject: |
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Old? then one of these....
But a modern day bike?
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Beachcomber
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:23 am Post subject: |
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Drat - where's the woman in the halter top????????????
Guzzi Centauro - wish I'd never sold mine
TJ
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SugarHillCTD
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Thanks Jim- FIXED
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fnord
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Yeah, the Versys was/is definitely on my short list. I loved my KLR, and in some ways I think of it as a more refined version. Heavier, for sure, but about the same height, with a twin and similar riding position and leverage.
They haven't been around long enough to be available used in my price range. Which is just as well, because by the time I start riding again, there will be 20 year-old models available.
You know, like my SilverWing. Or Concours.
If only everyone rode instead of caging.....
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Klinker
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:10 am Post subject: |
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| Saltcreek wrote: | | So my question is, what are your favorite non BMW bikes? |
Still sweet on this number...
(13)
But what the hell. Let's really dream...
(16!)
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:04 am Post subject: |
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I like this one a lot. 
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Jim
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Gwen - the big picture police are going to get you for that one...
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Shoganai
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| Jim wrote: | | Gwen - the big picture police are going to get you for that one... |
Get a bigger monitor. 
Oh no, here they come...
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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Saltcreek
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| Klinker wrote: |
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Is that a ST1300?
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^^ Yeah, you can always tell from the double-barrel exhaust cans, which I fkn LOVE.
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Klinker
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| Saltcreek wrote: | | Klinker wrote: |
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Is that a ST1300? |
Correctamundo.
| Off the grid wrote: | | ^^ Yeah, you can always tell from the double-barrel exhaust cans, which I fkn LOVE. |
Which are OK looking, but kinda' heavy and tame-sounding:
http://www.piratesk12site.net/stock.wav
THIS is the way to go:
http://piratesk12site.net/staintuneopen.wav
Guess I just have a jones for V-4. If it can't be a Desmosedici, I'll lust for a well-ventilated Honda ST.
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Shoganai
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Here's another one that makes me damp...
And lookie, lookie OTG, it comes with a black FD. 
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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wera32
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My favorite non-BMW is a bike I am fortunate enough to own.  [/img]
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