TEWKS Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 This is a recycled idea that failed in the past but hey, I’m willing to fail again. I like this right now. PS…Doesn’t have to be a motorcycle. Link to comment
9Mary7 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Ok...... I don't want you to fail again 1 1 Link to comment
Hosstage Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I like this right now. 1 1 Link to comment
Hosstage Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Wait, I didn't see this, I want to change my answer. 1 1 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 I do that ^ all the time. That’s why I have a waiting period. Six months to a year, if the urge doesn’t go away by then I’m usually spending money. 1 1 Link to comment
Yeeha Stephen Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 When we were kids, our crew had a game that drove our parents crazy. Every time we saw some cool bike/car/truck/ boat etc, we would yell out "Take It!" and stash it in our imaginary 10-car garage. First one to yell out was the winner. Take it!!!! . . Thanks for the flash back to a similar game day. (Just announced the V100 Mandello S is about $18,000 USD) 1 1 Link to comment
Yeeha Stephen Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 3 hours ago, TEWKS said: This is a recycled idea that failed in the past but hey, I’m willing to fail again. I like this right now. PS…Doesn’t have to be a motorcycle. . Just got this note from a friend in Eastern Oklahoma. "Taking my first longish ride on my new Spyder. The good: I never fell over ;-)The bad: it’s not nearly as fun to ride my favorite Arkansas roads as it was on two wheels :-(The ugly: even though it has power steering it’s more of a workout riding twisties than it is on two wheels. Hopefully I’ll get more used to it eventually. Hope y’all are having good weather and good riding!" 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 He’ll get use to it. Aways say to anyone that asks (I own a different spyder) if you have quad (ATV) or snowmobile experience the transition is way easier. Link to comment
Rob Nowell Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 4 hours ago, TEWKS said: This is a recycled idea that failed in the past but hey, I’m willing to fail again. I like this right now. PS…Doesn’t have to be a motorcycle. My wife insists she can't be comfortable on the back of my RT, but I would really like to have her along on tour rides. This Spyder, the RT Limited, is in my sights. But, gawd, they're pricey! Link to comment
Rob Nowell Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Yeeha Stephen said: When we were kids, our crew had a game that drove our parents crazy. Every time we saw some cool bike/car/truck/ boat etc, we would yell out "Take It!" and stash it in our imaginary 10-car garage. First one to yell out was the winner. Take it!!!! . . Thanks for the flash back to a similar game day. (Just announced the V100 Mandello S is about $18,000 USD) Oh, this Guzzi is friggin' beautiful, I think. I have a '16 Eldorado in my garage, next to my '16 RT, and it is a head-turner, as well. The new V100 looks good with or without the luggage, too! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rob Nowell said: Limited, is in my sights. But, gawd, they're pricey! They sure is! Make sure she goes on a test ride with you, it’s an extremely different sensation compared with the 2 wheeled RT. Link to comment
Hosstage Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I like this right now. Harley Low Rider ST El Diablo. 1 Link to comment
Hosstage Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Or just the standard ST, murdered out. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Ha, I just saw one the other day for the first time. It was dressed in the gray and looked really good going down the road. Link to comment
Red Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Just got this note from a friend in Eastern Oklahoma. "Taking my first longish ride on my new Spyder. The good: I never fell over ;-)The bad: it’s not nearly as fun to ride my favorite Arkansas roads as it was on two wheels :-(The ugly: even though it has power steering it’s more of a workout riding twisties than it is on two wheels.Hopefully I’ll get more used to it eventually.Hope y’all are having good weather and good riding!" About 3 weeks ago I followed a couple in some moderately challenging curves. He on a two wheeler in the front. She on on a Can Am. Looked like he was having a good time. She was working her arse off trying to keep up. For me that says unless or until I'm ready to just sit back and enjoy the scenery in the twisties, this is not the bike for me. 3 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 I’m gonna agree, they are not for everybody and I said this before, if you’ve never spent time on an ATV or snowmobile it’s going to feel extremely strange. I accept the strange for the relaxing feeling I get just taking in the surroundings. But also, and again different, you can rip them around turns if you want! 1 Link to comment
Tpoppa Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 13 hours ago, Hosstage said: I like this right now. Harley Low Rider ST El Diablo. I appreciate that this motorcycle speaks to some people, but I just don't get it. In this day/age there are more than a few motorcycles that cost north of $28k, but all the other ones (even other HDs) deliver a lot more comfort/tech/capability/features/creature-comforts/etc. to justify the price. If there's an opposite award for bang-for-the-buck the El Diablo (fighting chicken) wins it hands down. It kind of looks like a light-tourer, but the high-knee riding position just doesn't make sense. It's an uncomfortable riding position, but not for functional/sport/capability reasons...it's uncomfortable for style??? This is a bike night motorcycle...not a rider's motorcycle. Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I like this right now. Both the bike and the road. Quickly becoming a fan of a lighter bike. 9 Link to comment
Rob Nowell Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 so much sacrilege on this forum! HDs? I thought that was taboo! 1 Link to comment
Tpoppa Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 If I can justify a 3rd motorcycle, it's going to be this 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 49 minutes ago, Rob Nowell said: so much sacrilege on this forum! HDs? I thought that was taboo Mr. @Whip to the muddy courtesy phone please. 1 2 Link to comment
Hosstage Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 4 hours ago, Rob Nowell said: so much sacrilege on this forum! HDs? I thought that was taboo! Someone had to teach BMW how to do it! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Hosstage said: Someone had to teach BMW how to do it! Not such a big deal with the boxer motor but, the no valve checks on the Pan America almost got me. 1 Link to comment
Tpoppa Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 3 hours ago, TEWKS said: Not such a big deal with the boxer motor but, the no valve checks on the Pan America almost got me. The water boxer barely needs valve checks. Go read the Pan Am forum...that motorcycle has some significant early issues that might scare you away. 1 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 8:22 PM, TEWKS said: Not such a big deal with the boxer motor but, the no valve checks on the Pan America almost got me. Every now and then I'll put a pressure gauge on the tire valve 1 Link to comment
RogerC60 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Torsion bar front suspension. Sweet. Just watch the long coat tails and that drive chain. (Sorry, the engineer gene just sorta took over there.) Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 So, I guess it’s going to be a slow and seductive striptease. Ok, I’ll play along! The 2024 R 1300 GS. Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Hey? Is that one of them GS bikes? I did not know those owners covered them. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 Best color so far. 6 Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Saw this at the dealership today. It's light gray kind of cool and different for BMW. They also had a triple black for @TEWKS 2 Link to comment
92Merc Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 I'm looking to find my dad's old 1967 Ford F100. This isn't it, but it looks almost just like it. I actually hunted down the guy my dad sold it to in the late 80's. But he sold it in the early 2000's. So still on the hunt to find his old truck and restore it. 6 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 One might think it’d have to be this Brittany Blue Baby! Get your Mustang before it becomes a Camaro. Link to comment
BrianT Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, TEWKS said: Get your Mustang before it becomes a Camaro. If I remember right, I think Ford said this will be the last gas powered Mustang design. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, BrianT said: If I remember right, I think Ford said this will be the last gas powered Mustang design. I wasn’t around for the 50’s prediction of “flying cars” for everyone. I don’t have mine yet. I’m skeptical about the all electric everything in the future. Especially as reality sets in about where to get all the materials needed to make this change. 2 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 hours ago, RandyShields said: George Jetson was born this past July (estimated month day,but should be exact year),......so, should be 30-40 years and those flying cars and cities in the clouds will be here 3 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Believe this was posted before, maybe, we’re closer than I originally thought. It looks like this machine is all or nothing though. Any mechanical failure and you’re a tree ornament. 4 Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Just watched BMWs propaganda on this one. Awesome machine. 2 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Some sweetness right there! ^ 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 I am liking this 2023 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally: 2 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 Got me a little extra tickle this week seeing this new color. Strange, because I’ve never been a Matte kind of guy. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 So it looks a little lighter in actual video but still nice. Have not confirmed if this color is coming to the US yet. Sorry bout the jingle. 1 Link to comment
9Mary7 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Posted this elsewhere and then I remembered Tewks' thread...... Since I've been lusting after one since the intro in 2016, this may have to happen...... 2 Link to comment
BrianT Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 5 hours ago, 9Mary7 said: Posted this elsewhere and then I remembered Tewks' thread...... Since I've been lusting after one since the intro in 2016, this may have to happen...... Funny, I was just looking at for sale listings for this bike two days ago. I've been playing with the idea of this as stable mate to the GS for local riding. This bike really does speak to me. Link to comment
9Mary7 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, BrianT said: playing with the idea As have I. They are simply beautiful.... stunning in person. Now that KTM is invested in them I see a vast improvement in parts&service availability (supply chain management) that has been lacking. Working with a dealer now to see if I can make it happen. 1 Link to comment
Ponch Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Might be cool, but a lot of Scarole. I've been thinking of this of late. I need something smaller and lighter. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/9/2022 at 2:23 PM, Ponch said: I've been thinking of this of late. I need something smaller and lighter. This is my tiny micro-9 1 Link to comment
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