motorcycles??

[Pax]

Ok, I'm reviving this thread.

I had a Vespa.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ighlight=vespa

It was great. But, yes. I am fickle.

I took the MSF course so I could get my license and legally take my daughter to school on the scooter. Well, I really liked how the loaner motorcycles handled - so much more like a real bike, you can lean in corners, etc. So my father in law and I got to talking. He's NOT a good influence. Anyway, he bought my Vespa from me... and I bought this:



Triumph Bonneville. We're just getting to know one another. I'm working on smooth shifting and downshifting. And not falling over.

I had a Bonnie and LOVED it! If you want to read/chat/learn about them, try checking in at TriumphRat. Great forum with tons of info.

[Pax]

I just realized the pic of my bike isn't there anymore, I changed online photo hosting sites...ooops.

Here she is:

[maillotpois]

Nice bike Queen! When the picture didn't show up in the link last night, I actually googled your bike to see what it looked like.

Thanks for the link, too. I'm still learning a lot and grateful for any advice, suggestions or references. DH has given lots of advice and suggestions as well. He's off in Mexico on a weekend (mostly off road) motorcycle trip with some friends of ours from down in SD.

Okay, OakLeaf, what's a "standard"? See? I do know nothing.

For me, it wasn't that I wanted a "motorcycle". I wanted a Bonneville.

[OakLeaf]

A "standard" is what they used to just call a motorcycle, with a neutral seating position. Not a cruiser, not a sportbike. But also set up with road suspension and tires, not like a dual-sport.

[surgtech1956]

I am planning on getting a motorcycle next year - right now I spend $30+ a week for gas to go to work. I would like a Harley 883 Sportster or a Honda Shadow. I do love that Triumph Bonneville - that is sharp.

[Pax]

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For me, it wasn't that I wanted a "motorcycle". I wanted a Bonneville.

On your Bonnie, keep an eye on the loose paint around the opening of the gas cap. If it starts flaking off too much, make the dealer do either a repaint or the cutting procedure (where they take an exacto knife and cut/peel the paint around the top of the opening).

[crazycanuck]

i'd love a ride on a motorbike! a harley would be nice and hopefully a nice co-pilot

c