2008 HD Nightster

[island_duc]

BTW, the coup occurred before you guys could give me your opinions on my next bike 

http://moto-images.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/2/9/7/0/8/big_HD_XL_1200N_Sportster_1200_Nightster.jpg

[eltristo]

Well, if it's REALLY what you want, then get it.  But be warned: there may be some hazing involved.
 

[teddy037.2]

*cough*XR1200*cough*

massive downshift from the CBR talk... have you ridden cruisers before?

[island_duc]

Well, if it's REALLY what you want, then get it.  But be warned: there may be some hazing involved.
 

To minimize the hazing, I plan to get it AND keep the monster!

My wife was asking what the heck I'd do with two motorcycles.  Meanwhile, I have for years been asking her why she needs so many pairs of black shoes that look essentially the same. 

 ;:| Emelda has nothing on her. 

[teddy037.2]

 r:e)

whatever. I want a cruiser... but I need a garage first...

[island_duc]

massive downshift from the CBR talk... have you ridden cruisers before?  

Yeah, I know it is.  The thing is I sat on a Sportster and my first thought was how comfortable it is!  No hiking the leg over the seat, no cramping wrists, and no eternal push up.  I'm thinking of commuting on the bike again and I thought something like that would be ideal.  

I actually haven't ridden a cruiser before.  My wife brought that up and asked if I could test drive it first.  But you know how that goes!  Tell 'em Mac.

[island_duc]

BTW, Teddy, how are you a full member with three stars already?  Who'd you pay off?

[DRKWNG]

Well, if it's REALLY what you want, then get it.  But be warned: there will be lots of hazing involved.
 

Fixed. 

[DRKWNG]

r:e)

whatever. I want a cruiser... but I need a garage first...

There is space in my garage now that the golf sleeps on the driveway.

[DRKWNG]

I actually haven't ridden a cruiser before.  My wife brought that up and asked if I could test drive it first.  But you know how that goes!  Tell 'em Mac.

South Seas in Waipahu will let you take one out for a test ride.  They told me that the only bikes they don't offer tests on are the sport bikes.  Let me know when you want to take a look at one and we will go down there together.

[eltristo]

There is space in my garage now that the golf sleeps on the driveway.

Temptress!  Siren!  Water Buffalo!

[DRKWNG]

I have answered to many fowler things than that. 

[teddy037.2]

Yeah, I know it is.  The thing is I sat on a Sportster and my first thought was how comfortable it is!  No hiking the leg over the seat, no cramping wrists, and no eternal push up.  I'm thinking of commuting on the bike again and I thought something like that would be ideal.  

I actually haven't ridden a cruiser before.  My wife brought that up and asked if I could test drive it first.  But you know how that goes!  Tell 'em Mac.

they're comfy as all hell! it's just a matter of getting used to the weight... and throttle... and mushy suspension... and underbraking...


seriously though.  as long as you respect that it's a completely different goal, you'll be fine.  wt: and, in the words of my MSF instructor, "you look good." 

[teddy037.2]

oh, and no payoffs... you just need 91 more posts...


ok, so I've been on a leetle longer than y'all. not much, though...

[DRKWNG]

lol  My MSF instructor down here ran in to (literally) my next door neighbor.  Pretty ironic when you consider that the instructor was riding his motorcycle at the time and was on his way to work, at the regional safety office on PH.    wt: