Post by: Schnobel on April 30, 2015, 12:12:44 PM
So now I am in my late 40's and haven't worn any baseball caps backwards in years. :huepfenlol2: Regardless, like soooo many of us that like the feeling of accelerating and carving up a good twisty road, the CVO even with an upgraded motor really isn't built for that.
Going 200mph or having a bike capable of it isn't that important to me. Having something that handles great and can accelerate like a bullet is more inline with what I think is fun.
My wife thinks I'm nuts and too old for that kind of bike. What do you all think?
Same topic, suggestions as to what kind of bike may meet my needs? Ducati Monsters have always caught my eye. BMW K1200R looks like an interesting bike or a Buell 1125CR? Pure crotch rocket or a "sport" bike?
Any insight, suggestions or advice is welcome.
Post by: ultrarider123 on April 30, 2015, 12:59:41 PM
http://www.ducati.com/bikes/diavel/diavel/index.do
Post by: Schnobel on April 30, 2015, 01:06:02 PM
I'll chime in first.....I've researched this bike a bit lately and like it. Still a twin, a more laid back rider stance but a Duc. Just throwing another option out there for ya.... :2vrolijk_21:
http://www.ducati.com/bikes/diavel/diavel/index.do
Funny, I just discovered that model last night and it does check all of the fun boxes! More upright riding position, accelerates like a banshee yet can still corner. A good suggestion. :2vrolijk_21:
Post by: Dr.D on April 30, 2015, 01:53:22 PM
The only thing that might be problematic about the sport bike is that I hear that your IQ drops 30 points when you swing your leg over one. Mine would drop 40.
Post by: Ghost__Rider on April 30, 2015, 02:09:37 PM
Post by: VaEagle on April 30, 2015, 02:22:53 PM
I have a friend that is in his 60s and loves his sport bike for solo riding. He loves the looks he gets when he removes his full face helmet and others see how old he is riding one. He loves the handling of the sport bike and even though his adult riding started with Harleys he now considers them like tractors. He has several bikes and never understands those who have multiple bikes of the same style and brand, to him you need variety so if he goes on a long trip or rides with his wife he has a Honda touring bike for room and comfort.
He does admit to his age at times when riding the sport bike that he has aches and pains in his wrist and back from the crouching position.
Just my .02 but if you can afford it and are comfortable on one , get it and enjoy while you can. You may find higher insurance rates due to accident rates for that style bike or high theft claims in general. You may also draw some police attention too if there is a "problem" in your community with reckless riders on that style of bike.
Post by: Schnobel on April 30, 2015, 02:26:53 PM
I would love to have another sport bike, but I turn into a 14 year old when I get on one. I opted to buy a street glide and i've built a hot motor for it and so far it's giving me that speed fix. It's a 107 cu in and it will spank my two buddies that have 120's on their bikes. It's not a crotch Rocket but it's fun as hell outta the hole.
I built my King to do the same. 0-60 would wax most crotch rockets in a straight line but well, you know the rest they just can't do. Would scrape the floor boards all the time and brakeing not much better. :-\
Post by: Schnobel on April 30, 2015, 02:32:14 PM
I would love to have another sport bike, but I turn into a 14 year old when I get on one. I opted to buy a street glide and i've built a hot motor for it and so far it's giving me that speed fix. It's a 107 cu in and it will spank my two buddies that have 120's on their bikes. It's not a crotch Rocket but it's fun as hell outta the hole.
Hah, I would probably turn into a 14 year old as well. Been 10 years since I bounced down the pavement and that's what the wife is worried about! We all turn off the brains natural "MORON SWITCH" when we throw a leg over these kind of machines. Same as snowmobiling. Seemed like a good idea at the time to go 80-90 MPH through the woods with your buddies 10 ft behind you doing the same thing. No chance of anything going wrong there! :huepfenlol2:
Post by: Schnobel on April 30, 2015, 02:34:57 PM
Would this sport bike be your only bike or just an addition?
I have a friend that is in his 60s and loves his sport bike for solo riding. He loves the looks he gets when he removes his full face helmet and others see how old he is riding one. He loves the handling of the sport bike and even though his adult riding started with Harleys he now considers them like tractors. He has several bikes and never understands those who have multiple bikes of the same style and brand, to him you need variety so if he goes on a long trip or rides with his wife he has a Honda touring bike for room and comfort.
He does admit to his age at times when riding the sport bike that he has aches and pains in his wrist and back from the crouching position.
Just my .02 but if you can afford it and are comfortable on one , get it and enjoy while you can. You may find higher insurance rates due to accident rates for that style bike or high theft claims in general. You may also draw some police attention too if there is a "problem" in your community with reckless riders on that style of bike.
No, just an occasional toy to get up the heart rate. Keeping the CVO. Used these bikes are CHEAP! For $5-8K one can buy a lot of bike.
Post by: chaos901 on April 30, 2015, 02:57:41 PM
Post by: 2smoke on April 30, 2015, 03:03:11 PM
Post by: Schnobel on April 30, 2015, 03:51:18 PM
Sold my Buell 1125R last summer. Loved that bike, but it was an orphan and the values were starting to drop. Paid $4800 for it new, put $800 worth of go-fast mods on it, sold it for $5500, not bad. I never lost a drag race with that bike. Some kids at my workplace have Jap crotch rockets and I would make them look stupid every time. I am now looking for a replacement. The KTM 1290 Superduke just may do it. 185 HP of insanity. Plus, I have 2 other KTMs and they are the pinnacle of craftsmanship. I am 47 years old (still act like I'm 21) and I will lust after fast bikes (and sleds) until I die.
Don't know anything about KTM's. Have read Triumph Triples are supposed to be very good. Maybe a bit to much "arse" in the air for me. Think I want something more traditional and not all lean forward.
The Buell's are still in that $45-5500 range. Don't know how hard it is to get parts for them or realizability is.
Post by: phato1 on April 30, 2015, 08:12:45 PM
I have a 1996 Ducati 900 SS/CR and as much as I love to take 'er out the aggressive ergos are such that after an hour or so I'm ready for a break. A few folks I know have the Monster and the riding position is relaxed (for a Duc) and it will accelerate and handle extremely well - and will let you scare yourself silly just as well as a full on sport bike.
If buying used make sure all the recommended maintenance has been done - ask to see the records - as a disrespected eyetalian mistress can be very vengeful, and expensive to make happy again. The newer Ducs have a longer interval between valve adjustments which helps defray maintenance costs - my '96's recommended valve adjustment interval is every 7500 miles but it does take me several years to reach those because the Duc is a toy I take out maybe once or twice a month just to get my fix ;)
BTW I'm not exactly a young guy(early fifties) but sometimes I refuse to act my age :huepfenlol2:
Post by: LC110 on April 30, 2015, 08:28:28 PM
Post by: Road Dad on April 30, 2015, 08:52:04 PM
Post by: Trapperdog on April 30, 2015, 09:34:11 PM
http://www.zeroto60times.com/body-style/motorcycle/
I've been eyeballing the KTM 1190 adventure for a while. A glorified dirt bike that will do 0-60 in 2.7 sec
Post by: Chains on April 30, 2015, 09:48:03 PM
Post by: Schnobel on April 30, 2015, 11:51:42 PM
Personally I would recommend the Ducati Monster in either the 800 or 1200 cc form :2vrolijk_21:
I have a 1996 Ducati 900 SS/CR and as much as I love to take 'er out the aggressive ergos are such that after an hour or so I'm ready for a break. A few folks I know have the Monster and the riding position is relaxed (for a Duc) and it will accelerate and handle extremely well - and will let you scare yourself silly just as well as a full on sport bike.
If buying used make sure all the recommended maintenance has been done - ask to see the records - as a disrespected eyetalian mistress can be very vengeful, and expensive to make happy again. The newer Ducs have a longer interval between valve adjustments which helps defray maintenance costs - my '96's recommended valve adjustment interval is every 7500 miles but it does take me several years to reach those because the Duc is a toy I take out maybe once or twice a month just to get my fix ;)
BTW I'm not exactly a young guy(early fifties) but sometimes I refuse to act my age :huepfenlol2:
Two Ducs I have looked at online.
Monster S4RS
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/War-Wagon/D5B1474D-898A-46E3-A20F-04BB357B3162_zpstunnfm2y.jpg)
Diavel
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/War-Wagon/06C92BDF-454D-492C-99C9-183B5EF30C9D_zps2cab9jsh.jpg) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/War-Wagon/media/06C92BDF-454D-492C-99C9-183B5EF30C9D_zps2cab9jsh.jpg.html)
Also looking at this BMW K1200R. Little older but a very well reviewed bike.
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/War-Wagon/9C208474-58A1-4506-B326-9C5DF8BF7F03_zpsaj6cmkxz.jpg) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/War-Wagon/media/9C208474-58A1-4506-B326-9C5DF8BF7F03_zpsaj6cmkxz.jpg.html)
Post by: SDCVO on May 01, 2015, 01:21:53 AM
I am in my mid 50"s and I have my eye on one of these. http://motusmotorcycles.com/Never seen those before, very interesting!
Post by: D-N-D on May 01, 2015, 06:19:29 AM
Post by: phato1 on May 01, 2015, 09:13:14 PM
Two Ducs I have looked at online.
Monster S4RS
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a143/War-Wagon/D5B1474D-898A-46E3-A20F-04BB357B3162_zpstunnfm2y.jpg)
this one gets my vote -- if we're voting...
Post by: mark on May 02, 2015, 10:47:38 AM
Post by: cambo on May 10, 2015, 11:36:08 AM
https://video-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xpa1/v/t43.1792-2/11197591_1036779036352004_1622114344_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjE1MDAsInJsYSI6MTA3Nn0%3D&rl=1500&vabr=737&oh=2294df4161404fa5e4f405f707c19592&oe=554F97B1
Then I looked in the mirror and realized I might be a little (fifth decade and counting) too old. But I have a buddy Paul in UK who is older than me and rides a Ninja (pictures attached below). Looks like with the proper riding gear, a full face helmet, and in my case losing a few pounds, we can at least look forever young.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8615/16097211604_e8f9a2f439_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qwsqc7)Dystopia - Escape from Gotham (https://flic.kr/p/qwsqc7)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8650/16343558679_09f01094e8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qUe1At)Paul and Ninja - Jasonesque Scene (https://flic.kr/p/qUe1At)
So I though maybe I will give it a try after all! Why not? We only live twice. I'm looking into getting a matte black Ninja ounce all proper approvals have been granted.
(http://k-ninja6r.cocolog-nifty.com/photos/uncategorized/2013/09/13/14zx1400f_feb.jpg)
Cam
Post by: crotalus on October 26, 2015, 06:40:35 PM
I'm 69 and have been riding a sport bike for years. In '62 this was the sportbike.
Post by: TN on October 26, 2015, 06:54:31 PM
My touring pig fits the bill.
TN
Post by: Wrongway on October 26, 2015, 09:32:29 PM
Bud, 72 next month and rides his turbo charged Hayabusa almost daily for the rush. Rear tire life is about 1,800 miles.
Nope, your not too old.
Post by: EZRIDN on October 26, 2015, 11:21:45 PM
It's more fun riding a slow bike fast than riding a fast bike slow. :drink: yes I've owned some pretty awesome sport bikes in my day.
My touring pig fits the bill.
I'll second all of that!
Although, if money weren't an object, I'd have a hankerin' to go with one of these... http://www.campagnamotors.com/products/t-rex-16sp/specs.aspx
Mostly because at my age, my body doesn't bend/fit on my son's Ninja...so, those kind of sport bikes are out of the question for me.
Post by: Dr.D on October 27, 2015, 10:40:55 AM
Post by: Phantom309 on November 04, 2015, 05:51:20 AM
https://youtu.be/ggPEQG3MO1s
Here are both of my reviews on the Ducs ... kinda long-winded, but pretty thorough.
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=88759.0
Post by: Goldrush on November 04, 2015, 03:35:57 PM
After 1300 miles it was time to get rid of it.
I realized this after me on my bike and my brother in his car left after lunch one day and he said I went by him like he was sitting still on 1 wheel. He was doing 80 and I was unaware that I was on 1 wheel, I was only in second gear.
So fast yet they don't feel like your moving even in the corners. I do miss it. Dam it, now you got me thinking.
Whatever you buy, i know it's no easy but try to hang onto your common sense while your on it.
Good luck and ride Safe.
Post by: skycat on November 04, 2015, 05:20:50 PM
Changed the top clamp for the CR and run the later CR bars, 180kg and 156hp at the wheel she is not stock :2vrolijk_21: hey and if you enjoy playing around with your own maintenance you would enjoy it.
Post by: Bav on November 04, 2015, 05:27:59 PM
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