Prepare to cry :-(

FastDoc · 01-07-2014, 10:07 PM

http://rideapart.com/2014/01/desirab...-sold-america/

An article on the most desirable bikes NOT sold in America, and presumably Canada.

I'd give a nut for either the VFR800 of the GS1200SS (if they would paint in in the correct and traditional 1985 red white and blue).

FastDoc · 01-07-2014, 10:09 PM

The digs they make on Harley's crack me up:

"Here, large men on Harleys would just scoff at it and waddle back to their be-tassled exercises in chrome excess."

Weldangrind · 01-08-2014, 01:36 AM

I love that SR400; I could do so much with that. The FTR223 is what our beloved China 223 OHC Honda clones are based on.

SpudRider · 01-08-2014, 04:47 AM

I was ready to say the FTR looks nice, and it does. However, upon further reflection, I would rather have the dual sport capability of my Zong.

Barnone · 01-08-2014, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I love that SR400; I could do so much with that. The FTR223 is what our beloved China 223 OHC Honda clones are based on.

+1 on the SR400 but make it a SR500.

Weldangrind · 01-09-2014, 12:26 AM

Not in my area. Insurance is already expensive where I live, and 400cc is the cut-off. The cost nearly doubles at 401.

FastDoc · 01-09-2014, 12:07 PM

One of my favorite classic bikes is the CB400 Four.

I love the 4 into 1 pipes :-)

I nearly bought one a few years ago in near show condition for $2,000.

The one (of many) that got away...

01-07-2014, 10:07 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Prepare to cry :-( http://rideapart.com/2014/01/desirab...-sold-america/ An article on the most desirable bikes NOT sold in America, and presumably Canada. I'd give a nut for either the VFR800 of the GS1200SS (if they would paint in in the correct and traditional 1985 red white and blue). __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-07-2014, 10:09 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The digs they make on Harley's crack me up: "Here, large men on Harleys would just scoff at it and waddle back to their be-tassled exercises in chrome excess." __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-08-2014, 01:36 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I love that SR400; I could do so much with that. The FTR223 is what our beloved China 223 OHC Honda clones are based on. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-08-2014, 04:47 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I was ready to say the FTR looks nice, and it does. However, upon further reflection, I would rather have the dual sport capability of my Zong. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-09-2014, 12:26 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Not in my area. Insurance is already expensive where I live, and 400cc is the cut-off. The cost nearly doubles at 401. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-09-2014, 12:07 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	One of my favorite classic bikes is the CB400 Four. I love the 4 into 1 pipes :-) I nearly bought one a few years ago in near show condition for $2,000. The one (of many) that got away... __________________ Happy to serve.
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