what bike are you lusting after ? (that mere mortals can afford )

[Le Pirate]

SOMEONE! PLEASE!

Explain to me how this is would be a horrible idea, and I should be shot for even thinking about it. I've got the cash and I know I'll probably regret it, but I want it sooooo bad.

Please talk me down from the ledge...

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/models/classic-c5.html

[zooom]

SOMEONE! PLEASE!

Explain to me how this is would be a horrible idea, and I should be shot for even thinking about it. I've got the cash and I know I'll probably regret it, but I want it sooooo bad.

Please talk me down from the ledge...

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/models/classic-c5.html

are you mechanically handy?
do you enjoy a slow parts supply chain that makes Ducati look fast?
do you have friends who are willing to fabricate any mods you dream up due to a lack of aftermarket support?


if you answered yes to all of these questions...then this is the bike for you!

[DucatiKabul]

Street Fighter! It is just.... a master piece.

[Le Pirate]

are you mechanically handy?
do you enjoy a slow parts supply chain that makes Ducati look fast?
do you have friends who are willing to fabricate any mods you dream up due to a lack of aftermarket support?


if you answered yes to all of these questions...then this is the bike for you!

relatively
not really
no


....still want it   


I think the thing is...it's the style that I love, and the sound of a thumper. Oh...and the skinny tires 

[The Bacon Junkie]

I've already got my dream bike...  Nein Nein NEIN! 


Sometimes I still miss my old Monster...


But, I've always lusted over this:


and this:

[Speedbag]

Sometimes I still miss my old Monster...

It was a love/hate relationship, but me too. 

[The Bacon Junkie]

If I wasn't broke, going to school, still lived in California, and had a garage, I'd see if I could buy her back.   

I loved that bike... 

[orangelion03]

And you could really flog that "little" 750 too!  It looked like it was a part of you. 

Mixed feelings about you finding a buyer for the 999...glad you got some cash, but...you know.

PS:  really finding it hard to find folks I like to ride with...you spoiled me 

[The Bacon Junkie]

And you could really flog that "little" 750 too!  It looked like it was a part of you. 

Mixed feelings about you finding a buyer for the 999...glad you got some cash, but...you know.

PS:  really finding it hard to find folks I like to ride with...you spoiled me 

Ya, I used to surprise a lotta guys on bigger bikes with my little Monster... 

I didn't find a buyer for the 999, but then again, I didn't exactly try very hard to sell her...     She's staying with Sac Duc in Santa Barbara for the winter.  I hope he gives her a good workout a coupla times a month... 

We had some good times on the 33 and Cerro Noroeste, that's for sure. 

[TAftonomos]

When did Bacon Junkie get a 999???   

[supperduc]

[hillbillypolack]

I think the thread said 'mere mortals can afford'.  One's on eBay right now and hasn't hit the reserve.  18k last I saw.


Oh yeah. . . . Ducatis are now listing up to 27K with the Panigale. . . so maybe I'm out of line.   

[Blackout]

Love to get my filthy hands on the new V4 Tuono but I also read they get only about 25mpg.

While initially not liking the Streetfighter they have grown on me somewhat.

I saw a beautiful matte black sport classic built by NCR. (love to have most anything they make)

The Moto Guzzi MGS 01 Corsa.

[hillbillypolack]

I don't know how you define ' mortals', but $49,000 is out of my price range.  It's on eBay right now, so step right on up:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220929175521

Love to get my filthy hands on the new V4 Tuono but I also read they get only about 25mpg.

While initially not liking the Streetfighter they have grown on me somewhat.

I saw a beautiful matte black sport classic built by NCR. (love to have most anything they make)

The Moto Guzzi MGS 01 Corsa.

[Triple J]

I think the thread said 'mere mortals can afford'.  One's on eBay right now and hasn't hit the reserve.  18k last I saw.


Oh yeah. . . . Ducatis are now listing up to 27K with the Panigale. . . so maybe I'm out of line.   

Local BMW dealer had a new one for 15k last summer.