Whadaya Ride, Part II [Archive]

STrider

05-03-2005, 03:16 PM

Not trying to start a "best" brand flame out, just curious...

I know that some peoples brands aren't listed, there are only 10 poll options available. The ones I selected are based on a wild guess of what seems like the most prevalent marques, but not in any particular order.

wonder91178

05-03-2005, 03:21 PM

<-- 2004 Kawasaki Ninja Two Fiddy :-D

Kim

(Are we supposed to reply w/ our bike?)

Squidward

05-03-2005, 03:27 PM

I have a Zuk and a Kwak......

2002 Suzuki TL1000R
2001 Kawasaki KX250(265)

STrider

05-03-2005, 03:30 PM

Reply however you see fit :bigokay: The question was prompted when I noticed that a lot of moto-groups are brand/ style specific, while TWT is more broad, one of the things I like about it. I wanted to see how broad.

wczimmerman

05-03-2005, 03:33 PM

Honda VFR VTEC

Wife is on a Suzuki GS500, but she can vote on her own... ;-)

kurt

05-03-2005, 03:43 PM

You mean this month, right? :-D

190 Octane

05-03-2005, 03:50 PM

I know that some peoples brands aren't listed, there are only 10 poll options available.

What, now Moto Guzzi, there are at least 2 on the board :evil: :lol:

VFRinAustin

05-03-2005, 08:21 PM

You mean this month, right? :-D

OH No, do we have our sights on another ride Kurt? A GS maybe.

kurt

05-03-2005, 08:40 PM

You mean this month, right? :-D

OH No, do we have our sights on another ride Kurt? A GS maybe.

Not for a while on the GS. Maybe a DR or KLR later this year to tide me over.

BrutusTx

05-03-2005, 11:17 PM

I'd like to have a Ducati in the garage along with the 'busa....................maybe by October.

Hemibee

05-05-2005, 07:19 PM

3 KTM's in the garage and one yamerhaw in the corner with the Murray mower.

scratch

05-06-2005, 08:34 AM

I'd like to have a Ducati in the garage along with the 'busa....................maybe by October.

Yeah? Which one? Been thinkin' about going back to the dark side myself. ;-)

00SS05SVS

05-09-2005, 01:42 AM

Got my first bike-A suzuki Sv650S in bright yellow-3 weeks ago

Tourmeister

05-09-2005, 02:31 AM

:tab Nice choice! I recommend getting a set of frame sliders pronto ;-) They will do wonders if you have a low speed drop in a parking lot or garage. Something many new riders do... well, and even some more experienced riders... hehe.

Adios,

Sleepy Weasel

05-09-2005, 10:32 AM

For that matter I can recommend these.

http://motosliders.com/sv.html

Luckily I haven't had a chance to test them out, but the guys at TXSV may have a few stories.
http://www.txsv.com

By the way, ain't that bright friggin' yellow a fast color? 8-)

kurt

05-09-2005, 10:58 AM

I still have my Suzuki sliders from my '03 SVS if anyone is interested. They are in new, unslid condition.

Gilk51

05-09-2005, 06:28 PM

are in new, unslid condition.
Untested, then? :-P

Another source (Motovation), we bought some for son's GSXR:
http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=88

Might note that both vendors mentioned above have swing-arm sliders that double as "lift" buttons as well...

wonder91178

05-09-2005, 08:48 PM

Here is the latest addition to mine and Squidward's garage!

http://www.twtex.com/viewtopic.php?t=4559

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/wonder91178/ZR-7S/DSCF0255.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/wonder91178/ZR-7S/DSCF0254.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/wonder91178/ZR-7S/DSCF0256.jpg

pdef

05-09-2005, 10:18 PM

More aprilia than yamaha? I know there are at least a dozen FJR riders on the board... some people aren't voting.

Tourmeister

05-09-2005, 10:24 PM

There are a TON of people not voting :lol: I know there are more than 4 beemers here!!

Adios,

Gilk51

05-09-2005, 11:01 PM

Here is the latest addition to mine and Squidward's garage
An '02 ZR-7S? Congratulations!

Hey - I need to vote twice!
I have a Zuk and a 'saki!

1TallTXn

07-12-2005, 05:12 PM

PRIMARY bike? some of us are lucky to have one!!!

well i actually have 2 but one is a dirt bike and it doesn't run right now

2002 VFR800
1982 XR200R (broke)

now if you want to count my parents bikes then the number goes up dramatically...

Squidward

07-12-2005, 05:50 PM

Update: :dude:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/wonder91178/Z1000/DSCF0296.jpg

Corey

07-12-2005, 05:56 PM

Duc, ST2

Quack

MaxiScoot

08-10-2005, 07:35 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/SWingGirl/Altair.jpg
OK, it's not a sport bike/tourer, but it's mine!

SparkyBlue

09-12-2005, 03:44 PM

I'm not brand loyal, just wanted to try out a boxer

Jack Giesecke

09-12-2005, 05:01 PM

Wow, I got five brands of bikes! Since my XRs and Wing are all Hondas, well, I went Honda, but I might be on the Suzuki any given day. And, you don't have Diamo in your list, nor Jenching. The Chinese are big now days, ya know. Did you know the new Yamaha TTR50 is Chinese built???? Yup, never know what your gonna get when you buy Japanese. The earlier SVs were contracted to Hyosung I understand, Korean.

Anyway, I'd have chosen Kawasaki/Honda/Suzuki/Diamo/Jenching had I the option. ROFLMAO! Ain't never owned a Harley and don't presently own a Yamaha.

budzrex

09-12-2005, 05:19 PM

The nerve, a poll where the chart color for Kawasaki is not GREEN

groovyone

09-13-2005, 12:30 PM

Nice Z Squidward. I have an 03 Z1000 and my GF has a 2000 ZR-7. Not necessarily due to brand loyalty (although my 1st bike was a Kawi). I just really loved the Z1K. Next bike will likely be a CBR600 or 1000, depending on how brave and rich I am feeling. Plus I have to be able to fit it next to the Z, because that one is sticking around.

Tx Rider

09-13-2005, 05:13 PM

Three brands here, I don't even remember which I voted for though.

TexasTri

09-13-2005, 06:04 PM

Triumph Legend and Kawasaki Nomad. Love them both for different reasons

Judge Dredd

10-13-2005, 11:08 PM

Greetings, all!

I ride an '02 Yamaha R1. Seems I've had my share of Yamahas in the past - an early 80's 650 Special II, a late 80's or early 90's Fazer 750 ( I think!), a 94 YZF 750 (my fav!) and the current aforementioned R1. I've had two Kawasakis. An early 90's Ninja 600RR and an '89 ZX-10.

Very fond memories of them all.

finoa

10-17-2005, 01:33 PM

Big Red Honda all the way. Been a Honda family going back to 1979. 4 Accords, 1 Civic, 1 CRX, 2 Legends, 2 TLs, 1 CL, 2 VFRs later, still a Honda family.

bushwhacker

10-17-2005, 01:57 PM

Latest Photos abvailable

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macktruckturner

11-23-2005, 09:47 AM

Suzuki SV650S - Dad rides a GL1800 though, I'll have to get him to join/post :)

JeffB

11-23-2005, 09:55 AM

'04 Triumph Bonneville. First new bike in about 30 years!

Jeff

Mopower

11-24-2005, 10:12 AM

2005 KTM 125 SX:jammin:

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/4274/dsc010728jg.jpg

2003 Yamaha TT-R 125:drums:

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9599/dsc001690ro.jpg

11-24-2005, 11:15 AM

03 Honda ST1300ABS.

grumpy

Desert Skies

11-24-2005, 11:16 AM

Mostly the BMW, the Honda gets to do the long rides with the SO.

Silverthief

11-27-2005, 11:45 AM

1998 Triumph Sprint Executive

Lovin every minute of it!
:chug:

Plane Dr

11-27-2005, 07:11 PM

I have a DRZ400S which depending on the day is between a dirt bike and a supermoto. With a bit of adventure tourer thrown in.

Of course there is my sweet little 2 smoke RG500WW.

Strange only 2 and both Zuk's I'll have to fix that.....

Boxercup Dave

11-30-2005, 06:36 AM

I've had a few bikes over the years from various makes however my latest is my first BMW. This time I went with an 1100S Boxercup Replica which can be a good handler for the twisties and loaded up for extended trips.

Wife has a 97 BMW F650ST to learn on and will also make a good bike for years to come. She hasn't voted brand yet

We're not brand loyalists even though the last two choices of bike may make it appear that way. The Boxercup was picked because I was after a sport/touring bike, it's a unique version of the 1100S, wanted a twin and always received positive write ups.

The F650 was by chance since my wife wanted to try out riding and a friend of ours owned the F650 with the low seat and suspension It was much easier to buy from someone we knew had taken care of the bike. He's since moved on to a BMW RT and in fact both he and his wife ride RT's in Ga.

Dave

Greeves TFS

11-30-2005, 08:40 AM

I have a corral full in the garage and in my storage building. Nothing special just mine. Main ride is a BMW R1150RS which I truly detest. Bought it instead of the GS1150 because of an ex-wife (long story). Still love the SV650. Can't say enough about it. Bought it as soon as it became available. Other than that I have (7) Hondas, (1) Kawasaki, (3) Suzukis, (1) Monark, (1) DKW, (1) Greeves, (1) Triumph (Basket case), (1) Greeves, (1) Yamaha, (1) BMW, (1) AJS (Gave away another one this year), and (1) Panttera. Some run some don't. I need to clean house and just keep a few.

Plane Dr

11-30-2005, 10:58 PM

Tourmeister

11-30-2005, 11:23 PM

Hey Ted, good to hear from you. Been forever since we have seen you at PO's. Work still keeping you running all over the place?

Greeves TFS

12-01-2005, 07:08 AM

It seems I will be in the US for a little while. Started a new project in Algeria and I'm sure I will be traveling there. Also, part of engineering will be done in Jakarta and Singapore so I will head there too. One good thing is my frequent flyer miles build up. I try and make it to PO's but either I forget or something comes up. I guess my Short Term Memory is going. I was supposed to have gone last week but forgot and went to see Chicken Little with my 9 year old.

Dirtrideroader

12-16-2005, 08:48 PM

I am one of the BMW owners, but the name probably gives that away. I also own a 2004 aprilia futura. Just like Buck's, with the exception of several thousand modifications he has done.

BrutusTx

12-16-2005, 10:22 PM

Yeah? Which one? Been thinkin' about going back to the dark side myself. ;-)

I kinda like the naked ones, even been looking at those naked triumphs lately.
Rode up through the forest with one a week or so ago, I was impressed!!!

FJR Bandit

12-18-2005, 06:13 AM

This is a tuff one. The FJR gets more miles per day but the Bandit goes out more days.

Bluedevil

01-07-2006, 02:20 PM

this is tooooo easy as I only have one to ride. in the past I have had 9 others from honda, kawasaki, suzuki, bmw.
4 or them were touring, the rest were crusiers.
now the sport/touring is by far the best except for the buzzzzzzzing on the hands.

SirWilhelm

01-07-2006, 06:56 PM

Posted my ride in the survey. Had a HD 90cc way back, but now with rebirth of riding, on a S40. Not into touring or off road. But I was picking up the bike after first oil change and tune-up at local monopoly, and they were putting new treads under a beautiful blue, BMW 1200LS. Looked to be loaded. was afraid to get too close and drool on it.
Wx is super for January.

Bill in WTx.