The bike pool at work

[dmmcd]

A somewhat unusual day when all three of us motorcyclists rode to work on the same day. A lady in accounting also has a big Harley softail bagger, which she rode in one time, but she doesn't ride very often.



2007 (I think) Kawasaki KLR650
2009 Qlink XF200
1967 Triumph Bonneville 650

[If I rode my SV, we would all be rocking the 650's...]

The difference in size between the KLR and the XF makes my bike look like a small pit bike. The rider of the KLR is 6'7" tall and makes me feel small standing next to him (and I'm 6'2" tall!).




And the Bonnie. It is in decent shape. He got it from his godfather, who was the original owner. He also owns a Harley Sportster. The Bonnie is kick start only, right side shifter (1-up, 5-down), left side brake.

[FastDoc]

Nice pics. I love seeing people ride to work. Even up here in Washington I ride to work about 80% of the year. In the winter I still ride but only if it's dry and usually above freezing. I'll ride below freezing if the sun's out but not at night.

I love all those bikes. What a variety! :P

If that Bonneville was mine I'd have those bars and sissy bar OFF AND IN THE DUMPSTER in 11 seconds flat. I'd make a NASCAR pit crew seem lazy in the amount of time it would take me to get original parts on there! 8)
Other than that lovely machine.

With that said I'm NOT getting back into BritBikes. I see the appeal but after my BSA I'm not going there again. :?

Q looks great.

The KLR is a good bike for Goliath, your coworker. :wink:

[SpudRider]

The KLR650 is a great bike, buy your QLink XF200 is much more nimble. Thanks for posting the photos, DM.

Spud

[MICRider]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The KLR650 is a great bike, buy your QLink XF200 is much more nimble. Thanks for posting the photos, DM.

Spud

So very true! That pic looks kind of like my garage with my KLR and Konker parked side by side . KLR is a great bike and I love it, but as Spud say's the XF is much much more trail friendly... Try backing up a top heavy overly tall KLR on a rutted side hill and you will learn many new words... Just before you drop it :wink:

[FastDoc]

Roger and I have picked up that KLR many times.

THAT'S why they call it Killer!

For what it does to your back!

[SpudRider]

I'm having a blast riding my Zong this year! I am discovering many new trails, and I am thoroughly enjoying the Zong's low saddle height, light weight, and low center-of-gravity.

I am now joyfully riding my Zong on trails I previously rode with the XR650L. My BRP is now going to be relegated to jeep trails, fire roads, gravel roads, and pavement. I have developed a new respect for the Zong's trail capabilities.



Heavy, tall, and top-heavy are out! Lightweight, shorter, and lower center-of-gravity are in!

Spud