tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post6043005029797463972..comments2024-03-28T00:27:14.676-07:00Comments on Irons in the Fire: Had a chance to ride something I've never been on beforeFirehandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-19492674539835409512010-05-25T20:21:58.263-07:002010-05-25T20:21:58.263-07:00Just to cover: 60 in 6th while on the highway insi...Just to cover: 60 in 6th while on the highway inside the city area in lots of traffic; I think the thing will get you to 60 in first if you're in a hurry. First time on it? I wasn't in that big a hurry.Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-84789073442146853222010-05-25T19:51:26.497-07:002010-05-25T19:51:26.497-07:0060 in 6th gear!!??? Hell, my 750 Paeso will do tha...60 in 6th gear!!??? Hell, my 750 Paeso will do that in 1st with a whole lot left, heh, heh.<br />emdflAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-14736721323869251772010-05-25T18:00:04.873-07:002010-05-25T18:00:04.873-07:00The only sportbike I've ridden is a Buell, whi...The only sportbike I've ridden is a Buell, while checking it out for a friend. It constantly felt like I was getting ready to fly over the handlebars; I'll stick with baggers that carry my ample weight over the middle of the frame.MauserMedichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657229228172032650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-7574665439287149672010-05-25T16:38:03.409-07:002010-05-25T16:38:03.409-07:00I've had two 1500 Vulcan Classics. Put over 10...I've had two 1500 Vulcan Classics. Put over 100K on both and never had a problem.<br />Next time (within a year or two) I'm getting a Triumph Thunderbird, just for something a bit different.<br /><br />http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/2010_NewThunderbird_Overview_2010Thunderbird.aspx<br /><br /><br />Dick @ BDPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-68683484497277380102010-05-25T14:54:12.869-07:002010-05-25T14:54:12.869-07:00A pal has a couple of Ducatis, he says with the ne...A pal has a couple of Ducatis, he says with the newer one (late 90s), the wind balances the weight of his upper body on his hands at about 100 MPH, and 140 MPH comes up all too easily...Keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-78173490052347241512010-05-25T14:38:53.075-07:002010-05-25T14:38:53.075-07:00I took it around the block a couple of times befor...I took it around the block a couple of times before hitting the highway; like I said, the handling was different enough from what I'm used to to kill that idea.<br /><br />Believe it or not, I HAVE learned some things over time.Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-37839725900596338842010-05-25T14:03:41.484-07:002010-05-25T14:03:41.484-07:00You're a better man than I. I'd be far too...You're a better man than I. I'd be far too tempted to push it...Jay Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085873775096542015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-6462050612149357732010-05-25T09:35:49.296-07:002010-05-25T09:35:49.296-07:00I can honestly say the owner is thrilled with it; ...I can honestly say the owner is thrilled with it; I'll stick with the Vulcan. Or if I get another bike, something with a more upright riding position than the DucatiFirehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515829.post-30645141159227465542010-05-25T08:03:24.062-07:002010-05-25T08:03:24.062-07:00Excellent choice in sport bikes. My Ducati 900 SS ...Excellent choice in sport bikes. My Ducati 900 SS was the most fun motorcycle I ever owned. Wide and deep power band, superb handling, an exhaust note that would make Mozart weep in shame & painted RED red. Mine was quite reliable too. Italians make some superb machinery.Rogernoreply@blogger.com