What bike would you add to your stable? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

tlwisner · 03-23-2006, 06:52 PM

You are keeping your present bike, but you want to add another, perhaps something different.

OK, I'll admit I have been looking at some great deals on used Kawasaki KLR 650s. I don't want a motocross bike, but I'd like to do some dirt riding like I did when I was younger, and a light bike with some tire nobbiness is a very different beast than my C50. The KLR doesn't have to be trailed to the trail either.

What about you?

QuacktheDuck · 03-23-2006, 07:08 PM

honestly, i'd have kept my m50 for the other bike...sigh

**Clint** · 03-23-2006, 07:21 PM

I'd like a track bike, a supermoto, or a newer more modern supernekkid.

Shea · 03-23-2006, 07:23 PM

I would have to go with something similar to what rowdy is talking about. Perhaps an R1 track bike, but still street legal. The Buell is "cool" and I love riding it, it's alot of fun, but let's not kid, it's not the fastest bike I have ever ridden and lacks alot of horsepower that I would like to have every now and then.

BudTheGrey · 03-23-2006, 07:24 PM

Moto Guzzi California ES

**drgibson** · 03-23-2006, 07:34 PM

I'd like a trail bike, not sure if it would be a VStrom or a DR or a KLR like Timmy.

RampageRider · 03-23-2006, 07:54 PM

Now if the wife would take my M50 to ride, then I would love to get a M109 or a Victory Hammer. But I think another quad is in order first before a new bike.

**Louis** · 03-23-2006, 09:47 PM

Tough question. I'd say a an MV Agusta F4 Special Parts... Oh just thinking about it gives me shivers all over...

Silver_ray68 · 03-23-2006, 10:19 PM

Well, I had the street then the dirt (dual purpose) and got back to the street cruiser... so I guess if I would get to keep my Volusia I'd like a sport bike. Since I've been into Suzuki for ever I guess I could only settle for a busa.

SilverInliner · 03-23-2006, 11:01 PM

Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory. I love the way it looks. Of course this is only if money did not matter either.

Atlas68 · 03-23-2006, 11:30 PM

The VStrom has my interest...also would seriously consider Kaw Z1000. Something about the naked rockets.

MagnumForce · 03-23-2006, 11:54 PM

The question of the original post asks "What bike would you like to add to your stable?"

My answer: I already did!

As much as I'd love to add more, I think two is more than enough for me. Any more, each bike would be competing for my attention and I would end up riding one of them more than the others. I would probably consider one or more of the following:

1. A quad
2. 50-125cc scooter
3. Moped

Uechi Kid · 03-24-2006, 12:42 AM

I'd take my time and build one from scratch. Something with a 124in S&S engine. I haven't got all the details but I'm working on it.

cjjtulsa · 03-24-2006, 01:07 AM

V-Strom or SV1000. Love the cruisers, but that standard bike riding style really appeals to me too.

Scott58 · 03-24-2006, 01:37 AM

Ninja 250

GSX1100FL · 03-24-2006, 04:43 AM

Yamaha FJR1300 ABS

Kawasaki KLR650

Kawasaki 1500 Vulcan

Honda Goldwing

Honda CBR1100 XX Blackbird

Suzuki DR650

There are others but those are the ones that come to mind right away.

**inspiron** · 03-24-2006, 05:45 AM

Tough question...

- Yamaha FJR1300AS
- Triumph ST1050
- MV Agusta
- Harley NightRod
- Honda Hornet 900
- Yamaha MT-01
- KTM 950

I could go on for hours...

mogle · 03-24-2006, 07:48 AM

..riding an m50 now, and would love to add a naked standard (probably an sv650) to keep the "M" company and for the occasional trip to deals gap.

dichotomous · 03-24-2006, 02:00 PM

I'd have shea's current bike, in black, or its smaller urban brother, the lightning 9x. any comments on fit of taller riders on those shea?

**Trapper** · 03-24-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuacktheDuck

honestly, i'd have kept my m50 for the other bike...sigh

Are you regretting? Why.

I'm considering making the switch to the V Strom.

03-23-2006, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	What bike would you add to your stable? You are keeping your present bike, but you want to add another, perhaps something different. OK, I'll admit I have been looking at some great deals on used Kawasaki KLR 650s. I don't want a motocross bike, but I'd like to do some dirt riding like I did when I was younger, and a light bike with some tire nobbiness is a very different beast than my C50. The KLR doesn't have to be trailed to the trail either. What about you? __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

03-23-2006, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	honestly, i'd have kept my m50 for the other bike...sigh __________________ Quacktheduck is one lucky duck. Miss my v-strom...06/14/06, the best i ever had...

03-23-2006, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
BudTheGrey Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C50 LE Location: Keeseville NY Posts: 486	Moto Guzzi California ES __________________ If you can't stand behind our folks in the military, feel free to stand in front of them

03-23-2006, 07:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	I'd like a trail bike, not sure if it would be a VStrom or a DR or a KLR like Timmy. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-23-2006, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	Now if the wife would take my M50 to ride, then I would love to get a M109 or a Victory Hammer. But I think another quad is in order first before a new bike. __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

03-23-2006, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	I would have to go with something similar to what rowdy is talking about. Perhaps an R1 track bike, but still street legal. The Buell is "cool" and I love riding it, it's alot of fun, but let's not kid, it's not the fastest bike I have ever ridden and lacks alot of horsepower that I would like to have every now and then.

03-23-2006, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Tough question. I'd say a an MV Agusta F4 Special Parts... Oh just thinking about it gives me shivers all over... __________________ Louis

03-23-2006, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Silver_ray68 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: Silver/White VolusiaSE Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 52	Been there done that...now.... Well, I had the street then the dirt (dual purpose) and got back to the street cruiser... so I guess if I would get to keep my Volusia I'd like a sport bike. Since I've been into Suzuki for ever I guess I could only settle for a busa.

03-23-2006, 11:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
SilverInliner Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 04 GSXR 750 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 28	Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory. I love the way it looks. Of course this is only if money did not matter either.

03-23-2006, 11:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,728	The VStrom has my interest...also would seriously consider Kaw Z1000. Something about the naked rockets. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

03-23-2006, 11:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	The question of the original post asks "What bike would you like to add to your stable?" My answer: I already did! As much as I'd love to add more, I think two is more than enough for me. Any more, each bike would be competing for my attention and I would end up riding one of them more than the others. I would probably consider one or more of the following: 1. A quad 2. 50-125cc scooter 3. Moped __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

03-24-2006, 12:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 744	I'd take my time and build one from scratch. Something with a 124in S&S engine. I haven't got all the details but I'm working on it. __________________ "Carpe Diem"

03-24-2006, 01:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
cjjtulsa Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma Posts: 507	V-Strom or SV1000. Love the cruisers, but that standard bike riding style really appeals to me too. Attached Thumbnails

03-24-2006, 01:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 394	Ninja 250

03-24-2006, 04:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
GSX1100FL Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 381	Yamaha FJR1300 ABS Kawasaki KLR650 Kawasaki 1500 Vulcan Honda Goldwing Honda CBR1100 XX Blackbird Suzuki DR650 There are others but those are the ones that come to mind right away.

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03-24-2006, 05:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,072	Tough question... - Yamaha FJR1300AS - Triumph ST1050 - MV Agusta - Harley NightRod - Honda Hornet 900 - Yamaha MT-01 - KTM 950 I could go on for hours... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

03-24-2006, 07:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
mogle Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: '08 harley davidson 1200n sportster (nightster) Location: knoxville, tenessee Posts: 18	..riding an m50 now, and would love to add a naked standard (probably an sv650) to keep the "M" company and for the occasional trip to deals gap.

03-24-2006, 02:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
dichotomous Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Blue SV650s K5 Location: the green mountains Posts: 174	I'd have shea's current bike, in black, or its smaller urban brother, the lightning 9x. any comments on fit of taller riders on those shea? __________________ There's just something about a blue bike...... Throttle on, man, Throttle on..... (does underbar wave)