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03-12-2024, 09:24 AM | #1 |
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It's good to hear from you Dan. And I'm glad you found a decent employer
I converted my ancient Stumpjumper Sport to a cross trainer. I can't believe it's 40 years old, but it's still easier on the knees than running and keeps my legs tuned up. How about a 650 Suzuki Bergman??
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I am still fairly heart set on a Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor. I just want a low rpm simple aircooled twin. Either that, or an MT03. They are about the same in performance. The MT03 actually fits me fairly well, but I do need lower pegs to ride the thing as the tank fairings lock my legs in place. I have to flare my legs out to use the shifter or brake lol. Plus, I can get into one cheap. I don't want a big scooter like the Bergman. I just want to downsize from the VFR mainly. I love the thing, but it's so hard to enjoy without fear of catching a felony speeding charge because I sneezed and blipped the throttle. I will keep the Hawk as a good fun/alt bike, even though there are many new Chinabikes I would love to have. I just have a connection to the Hawk. Those are a couple of big bikes you are looking at Jerry. Looking to do some iron butt challenge style riding?
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03-12-2024, 03:37 PM | #3 | |
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03-13-2024, 06:32 PM | #4 |
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More rpm is. Just don't mind if your low rpm torque is a bit weak lol
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03-13-2024, 01:16 PM | #5 |
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Well look what the cat dragged in? Hey Dan. I love my Interceptor. A fine choice, indeed.
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03-13-2024, 06:33 PM | #6 |
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I did see that you ended up with one. My envy is real. I am going to take my vfr in to the local RE dealer in April and see what kind of deal I can work out. It's gonna be another Orange bike lol
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03-13-2024, 07:31 PM | #7 |
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I envy VFR interceptor owners. This bike was one of the true classic Honda triumphs. I used to walk by (gazing) one in the garage to get to my lowly Jetta when I parked a few blocks away just to get out of the baking sun. Red, of course.
I don't have to tell you that after you sell it, you will miss it. I felt this way after selling at least three bikes... 1. a modified first gen Bandit with Mikuni RS smoothbore (accelerator pump) carbs rack, dyno2000 ignition advance, D&D header with adjustable flow Supertrapp slip-on (paid for flat black anodizing), SS braided lines, 6 piston calipers from a GSXR750, more. 2. GSX1100F Katana race replica (electric adjustable windshield, full fairing with belly). Vance and Hines chrome comp exhaust, new Mettzler OEM tires, Euro rack, tankbag. 3, GS1100G shaftie with Vetter full OEM fairing/bags color-matched maroon taken from a Gold wing (complete with hooded chrome headlamp and new OEM windshield with pop-up louvers. Gold pin striping, NOS Aamco sliding backrest/luggage rack, three point engine guards with footrests. What was I thinking? Well, you know what I am sayin'
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I miss the 2 1st gens i had. Never got to ride the '83 but cant remember why. Rode the '85 for about 6 years and ended up selling it to make room for the Deuce. Wouldn't mind picking up another, Though i think id opt for the 500CC version this round.
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