Ninjaman12R
I'm too drunk to taste this chicken
As the years roll by, I've learned a few things about motorcycling. One is you have to keep an open mind, bikes that you may thumb your nose at one day could be a pleasant suprise on a different day. I had a very narrow focus for a long time, and I think I probably missed out on some adventures because of it. Thankfully years ago, an SV650 opened my eyes and reminded me of a lot of things that got lost in the shuffle.
Now, approaching 52 years of age, I know I can have fun on big heavy slow bikes. I can have fun on smaller displacement, lighter bikes of the peppy, but not overly powerful nature. I can have fun on a stripped down no frills bike, or one that has more shit on it than I need. I still think it's hard to beat a fast, smooth running bike, that has brakes that are as good or better than the engine, and handling that inspires confidence.
At some point all that information starts to overlap, you try to make educated decisions. I know now I will probably never be a one bike person, so that allows me some flexibility for a couple of bikes that may not be that versatile, or super comfortable because I may just do short rides on them. But I still like to think that somewhere out there is a machine that checks off as many of the boxes as possible. I prefer to be comfortable, upright riding position, decent wind protection, some form of factory luggage, cruise control which has so many benefits someone should start a thread on it, enough performance to be fun, sporty is even better, and the biggie, not weigh a fucking ton.
I still look at reviews and read about the KTM 1290 Superduke GT. I believe I could probably have a lot of fun on that bike, and it would probably allow me to axe a couple of my current bikes. I've talked on the phone with
pimpslayer about this very thing. But I want to exercise a little patience. I know some of you guys have adventure bikes and I certainly can see the allure to those things too.
I've used the term unicorn bike, maybe there is no such thing for me, but something might be real damned close. I'm looking for it.
Now, approaching 52 years of age, I know I can have fun on big heavy slow bikes. I can have fun on smaller displacement, lighter bikes of the peppy, but not overly powerful nature. I can have fun on a stripped down no frills bike, or one that has more shit on it than I need. I still think it's hard to beat a fast, smooth running bike, that has brakes that are as good or better than the engine, and handling that inspires confidence.
At some point all that information starts to overlap, you try to make educated decisions. I know now I will probably never be a one bike person, so that allows me some flexibility for a couple of bikes that may not be that versatile, or super comfortable because I may just do short rides on them. But I still like to think that somewhere out there is a machine that checks off as many of the boxes as possible. I prefer to be comfortable, upright riding position, decent wind protection, some form of factory luggage, cruise control which has so many benefits someone should start a thread on it, enough performance to be fun, sporty is even better, and the biggie, not weigh a fucking ton.
I still look at reviews and read about the KTM 1290 Superduke GT. I believe I could probably have a lot of fun on that bike, and it would probably allow me to axe a couple of my current bikes. I've talked on the phone with
pimpslayer about this very thing. But I want to exercise a little patience. I know some of you guys have adventure bikes and I certainly can see the allure to those things too.I've used the term unicorn bike, maybe there is no such thing for me, but something might be real damned close. I'm looking for it.
. It's why I'll never be a one bike, two bike, or even a 3 bike guy. I just don't want 10 goddamned bikes to plate, insure, and maintain. There are 7 in my shop now, only one dirt bike that's my youngest son's. The rest have plates and insurance....
