Multiple bike owners---tell me bout it
A lot of you guys have more than one bike like I do. I have owned more than one a couple of times and eventually the least favorite had to go---mostly because of financial reasons. Well the B is a keeper--It ain't going nowhere--so I have decided to add one while they are cheap during the winter months and maybe sell it during the high demand time in the summer and repeat the process next winter. Problem is that I am liking this bike more and more. I will tell more later, but I want to hear from a few of you guys first.
What else do you have?
Why do you like it?
How is it different than the B?
Why do you choose to have both bikes---or more than two if that is the case?
Pictures are required. :icon_razz: That generally is not a problem since most guys love showing off their ride.
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The F6B and the ST3 are all that remain out a great collection...
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Sometimes you fell like a nut, sometimes you don't...
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The yellow 900SS was one of 120 imported in 1997. My all time favorite, of course I sold it! Tried to buy it back twice. No dice.
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Have your cake and eat it too.
I've had my 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa for 10 years. I got the 2015 F6B last year. There was never any intent for one to replace the other since one is a supersport bike and the other is a tourer that performs better than a sportbike rider would ever expect. However, I found them to have more similarities. Both are considered at the top of their classes for comfort and both have engines that are powerful and smooth anywhere in their rpm range. I feel like I have 2 of the best and reliable bikes ever made and feel impelled to give them equal attention. Different thrills, but equal intensity.
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My other bike is the "Bastard Harley"
It has the Harley name on it but that is where it stops being a Harley. For that matter VRod owners don't claim it.
It is a Street Rod and it is very different than a VRod. The engine has about 10 more HP and torque from the factory than the standard VRod. It has mid position pegs and a different chassis that was only produced for 2 years. It was Harleys version of a sport bike that fell flat on it's face. Beefy brakes and a 40 degree lean angle along with 4 degrees less rake are just a few of the differences. It has very tall lower gears. Redline is 9K on the tach and you hit the rev limiter very easy. 7500 RPM in 2nd gear equals 70 MPH so you get a bit of an idea what this is. Hardly any parts from the VRod will fit, so it is a true White Elephant. Strange thing though, guys are very loyal to this bike for some reason. They use them as sport touring machines and rack up the miles with very few issues as far as break downs and maintenance. It is mostly refered to as a "Gentleman's Sportbike". Heavier than the GSXR and CBRs or R1 but very solid on the road.
Not especially a keeper, but a nice break from the B when you want to cut loose for a while.
BTW--- nice Valkyrie.