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New Bike Randolphsw 06-07-2008
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Posted by Randolphsw on June 7, 2008, 12:15 pm
I am looking to buy a new bike and I am looking for some advice.
Currently I ride an 81 Yamaha Maxim 750. It is my first bike and I've
been riding it for close to 3 yrs. It is a good bike but I think I'm
ready for something new..... Being that it is my first bike I
naturally started looking at Yamaha's and I'm liking the V Star
650's. However i have also looked at some Honda Shadow models and they
sound pretty cool as well.
Basically I want a cruiser that is reliable, that I can use for my
daily 50 mile round trip commute, and 40mpg or better.
But I also want to be able to take my girlfriend for a semi long drive
(100Miles) in semi comfort
for under $9,000.00.
Any advice will be appreciated

Thanks

Steve

Posted by Cale Dupre' on June 7, 2008, 10:10 pm
Take a look at the Triumph line. The America, Speedmaster and Bonneville all
fall under what you're looking for. I have an America and couldn't be
happier!

>I am looking to buy a new bike and I am looking for some advice.
> Currently I ride an 81 Yamaha Maxim 750. It is my first bike and I've
> been riding it for close to 3 yrs. It is a good bike but I think I'm
> ready for something new..... Being that it is my first bike I
> naturally started looking at Yamaha's and I'm liking the V Star
> 650's. However i have also looked at some Honda Shadow models and they
> sound pretty cool as well.
> Basically I want a cruiser that is reliable, that I can use for my
> daily 50 mile round trip commute, and 40mpg or better.
> But I also want to be able to take my girlfriend for a semi long drive
> (100Miles) in semi comfort
> for under $9,000.00.
> Any advice will be appreciated
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve



Posted by LJ on June 10, 2008, 12:10 am

> Take a look at the Triumph line. The America, Speedmaster and Bonneville
> all fall under what you're looking for. I have an America and couldn't be
> happier!
>
>>I am looking to buy a new bike and I am looking for some advice.
>> Currently I ride an 81 Yamaha Maxim 750. It is my first bike and I've
>> been riding it for close to 3 yrs. It is a good bike but I think I'm
>> ready for something new..... Being that it is my first bike I
>> naturally started looking at Yamaha's and I'm liking the V Star
>> 650's. However i have also looked at some Honda Shadow models and they
>> sound pretty cool as well.
>> Basically I want a cruiser that is reliable, that I can use for my
>> daily 50 mile round trip commute, and 40mpg or better.
>> But I also want to be able to take my girlfriend for a semi long drive
>> (100Miles) in semi comfort
>> for under $9,000.00.
>> Any advice will be appreciated
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Steve

I'd definitely stay away from the Vstar 650 and even the 750 Honda if you're
going to ride 2-up, unless your gf likes to push. The Triumphs would be an
excellant choice. While not cruisers, they capture traditional motorcycle
looks in a modern package. If you want to go honda or Yammy, go with at
least an 1100. You should be able to find one in your price range and both
bikes are reliable, albiet a bit sluggish.



Posted by =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Claude_Hopper_= on June 11, 2008, 8:06 pm
Randolphsw wrote:
> I am looking to buy a new bike and I am looking for some advice.
> Currently I ride an 81 Yamaha Maxim 750. It is my first bike and I've
> been riding it for close to 3 yrs. It is a good bike but I think I'm
> ready for something new..... Being that it is my first bike I
> naturally started looking at Yamaha's and I'm liking the V Star
> 650's. However i have also looked at some Honda Shadow models and they
> sound pretty cool as well.
> Basically I want a cruiser that is reliable, that I can use for my
> daily 50 mile round trip commute, and 40mpg or better.
> But I also want to be able to take my girlfriend for a semi long drive
> (100Miles) in semi comfort
> for under $9,000.00.
> Any advice will be appreciated
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve

Whatever toots your horn.


--
Claude Hopper :)

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