There ain't no such thing...

RandyR · 12-28-2009, 08:25 AM

If you could design the perfect bike, what would it look like, where would you ride it, and what would be its spec's?

Darth Lefty · 12-28-2009, 09:28 AM

R1200gs plus cruise control plus extreme makeover

RandyR · 12-28-2009, 10:03 AM

My perfect bike has changed with my age. Due to a partly missing vertibrae, I would build my bike around a Recaro bucket seat....It would have the comfort of a Goldwing, but weigh-in at less than 450 pounds...

bosozoku · 12-28-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyR

My perfect bike has changed with my age. Due to a partly missing vertibrae, I would build my bike around a Recaro bucket seat....It would have the comfort of a Goldwing, but weigh-in at less than 450 pounds...

http://www.allamericanracers.com/all...ator_home.html

Thumbuster · 12-28-2009, 10:33 AM

For me, I'd start with the basic package: Sport tourer; powerful engine; good ergonomics; light weight; reasonable price.

I don't believe the perfect bike for any one individual can come from any assembly line. That's why the aftermarket exists.

RandyR · 12-28-2009, 11:32 AM

Is the S&S Gator available to the general public, yet? The original Honda-powered models were immediately sold-out.

uncon. rebel · 12-28-2009, 11:41 AM

Moto Guzzi California Vintage,
with footrests (not boards) carbs and pre engine-managment electrics (keeping it simple!).

Plenty fast enough & frugal, with character, that big V twin, reliability, comfort, decent handling, luggage capability and soooo much style.

MrDude_1 · 12-28-2009, 12:11 PM

250lbs.
300hp -- in a manage-ablish fashion.
1800cc 3 or 4 cyl 2 stroke.
electronic oil and fuel direct injection.
narrow tank area, with scallops shaped to my knees.
seamless ABS, TCS and electronic active suspension

street legal.

oh.. and a automagic cop / bad driver detector too.

slipjoint · 12-28-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyR

If you could design the perfect bike, what would it look like, where would you ride it, and what would be its spec's?

Honda beat me to designing it - it's called a GL1800 GoldWing - any year of the GL1800 will work for me - slip

MR.AJ · 12-28-2009, 01:33 PM

Close to what I have, but a little more room for a taller person like me. Sound like a hardly, but built correctly. An alarm when I'm sight seeing too long. Hey, its part of why I ride. A much better seat, like maybe a gel within, so the harder hits on the road don't hurt the back so much. Tough sides so I don't goo off to the side, but something to take the shock... Mr AJ

12-28-2009, 08:25 AM	#1
RandyR Senior Member Name: Randy Location: Keene, CA Motorcycle: Buell S3T Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 110	There ain't no such thing... If you could design the perfect bike, what would it look like, where would you ride it, and what would be its spec's?

12-28-2009, 09:28 AM	#2
Darth Lefty Disco Infiltrator Name: Daniel Location: Folsom, CA Motorcycle: CL350 ran whn parked Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,258	Re: There ain't no such thing... R1200gs plus cruise control plus extreme makeover __________________ "A miracle that all this docile strength waits behind one tiny lever for the pleasure of my hand." - T.E. Lawrence http://www.active2030folsom.org

12-28-2009, 10:03 AM	#3
RandyR Senior Member Name: Randy Location: Keene, CA Motorcycle: Buell S3T Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 110	Re: There ain't no such thing... My perfect bike has changed with my age. Due to a partly missing vertibrae, I would build my bike around a Recaro bucket seat....It would have the comfort of a Goldwing, but weigh-in at less than 450 pounds...

12-28-2009, 10:33 AM	#5
Thumbuster Senior Member Name: Rod Location: Bakersfield CA Motorcycle: Yamaha FJ1200 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 553	Re: There ain't no such thing... For me, I'd start with the basic package: Sport tourer; powerful engine; good ergonomics; light weight; reasonable price. I don't believe the perfect bike for any one individual can come from any assembly line. That's why the aftermarket exists. __________________ "Only a motorcyclist understands why a dog sticks its head out the window of a moving car." Unknown.

12-28-2009, 11:32 AM	#6
RandyR Senior Member Name: Randy Location: Keene, CA Motorcycle: Buell S3T Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 110	Re: There ain't no such thing... Is the S&S Gator available to the general public, yet? The original Honda-powered models were immediately sold-out.

12-28-2009, 11:41 AM	#7
uncon. rebel Unconventional rebel Name: Neal Location: West Yorkshire England Motorcycle: Moto Guzzi Californi Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 349	Re: There ain't no such thing... Moto Guzzi California Vintage, with footrests (not boards) carbs and pre engine-managment electrics (keeping it simple!). Plenty fast enough & frugal, with character, that big V twin, reliability, comfort, decent handling, luggage capability and soooo much style. __________________ Ride Free

12-28-2009, 12:11 PM	#8
MrDude_1 Cornerjunkie Name: Travis Location: Charleston, SC Motorcycle: 08 Honda CBR1000RR Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 429	Re: There ain't no such thing... 250lbs. 300hp -- in a manage-ablish fashion. 1800cc 3 or 4 cyl 2 stroke. electronic oil and fuel direct injection. narrow tank area, with scallops shaped to my knees. seamless ABS, TCS and electronic active suspension street legal. oh.. and a automagic cop / bad driver detector too. __________________ Warning:This post is being read via light, a substance known to the state of California to cause cancer. loud pipes are dumb.

12-28-2009, 01:33 PM	#10
MR.AJ Senior Member Name: Roger Location: Thousand Oaks Motorcycle: FJR 1300 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 647	Re: There ain't no such thing... Close to what I have, but a little more room for a taller person like me. Sound like a hardly, but built correctly. An alarm when I'm sight seeing too long. Hey, its part of why I ride. A much better seat, like maybe a gel within, so the harder hits on the road don't hurt the back so much. Tough sides so I don't goo off to the side, but something to take the shock... Mr AJ __________________ I carry a gun, cuz a cop is too heavy...

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