12-19-2012, 11:15 PM | #16 |
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Husky should have put this into production...
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02-05-2013, 10:13 PM | #17 |
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Well, my doctors have spoken again. Only 3 wheels for me from now on. Husqvarna was also recently sold to KTM. The Terra will do ably be a one model year only bike just like the TE630. I have no interest in that, so the Terra will not be my next bike after all. These two factors have killed the TR for me. Easy come, easy go!
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02-06-2013, 12:24 AM | #18 | |
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The story goes...... KTM have not bought Husky.... The CEO of KTM has bought it though his own private investment company...
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02-06-2013, 01:41 AM | #19 | |
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Another cool option is a CJ750. I want one bad.
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02-06-2013, 03:06 AM | #20 |
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I'm sorry to hear your doctor's report, Sam. However, now might be the time to start thinking about a Can-Am Spyder.
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02-06-2013, 11:29 AM | #22 |
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Sorry to hear about the doctor's report also. It happens to all of us, could be worse though.
I like the CJ idea . I am also partial to Urals. I'd also dig an Enfield with a sidecar, but you'd be in the slow lane for sure. I find the Can Am Syyders interesting, more so than a conventional trike, by a wide margin. On the other hand, when I reach the point where I can't ride, I may just go for a classic droptop, maybe a Lotus? 8) Add a lifted Samurai and you're good to go. :P
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02-06-2013, 11:30 AM | #23 |
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I am also dissapointed/sad to hear about Husqvarna being sold again. This has partially soured my thoughts to get a TE449/511.
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02-07-2013, 03:03 AM | #24 |
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Speaking of Ural, they're growing rapidly lately, in relative terms - 2012 +30%. They don't say how much was the base, though:
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02-07-2013, 12:42 PM | #25 |
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Lotus Elan. 8)
Slow, unreliable, hard to find parts for, odd ball tools needed, very loyal fan club regardless.... The PERFECT car for a Chinarider! :P
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02-07-2013, 12:50 PM | #26 |
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And you have the more modern version behind it in the miata.
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02-07-2013, 01:13 PM | #27 |
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The Miata is a MUCH faster, smoother, more efficent, less expensive, more comfortable, more reliable ,more air and watertight, more rust resistant, more available, more user friendly, better ergonomics, better ingress/egress, safer, insurable, and has a zillion times better parts and dealer support. If I had more time I could list another 100 reasons its better.
I'd prefer the Lotus. 8)
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02-07-2013, 01:58 PM | #28 |
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But the lotus looks better.
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02-07-2013, 02:07 PM | #29 |
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The last two posts remind me of the way most men assess women. Of course, present company is excluded.
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