New motorcycle! (1 Viewer)

[Shawn C]

There is a Valkyrie out there with a sidecar designed for a guy in a wheelchair. He wheels up into the sidecar and DRIVES FROM THE SIDECAR. It's really pretty neat. He has the throttle, steering, shifting, all of it customized to be used from the sidecar. I think he said once that he gets crazy looks from people since their is noone actually sitting on the motorcycle. Let me see if I can get a picture of it.

 

[Philip_G]

like I said, where there's a will (and $) there's a way

 

[Philip Hamm]

Congratulations! I'm no fan of Honda but that new GoldWing is a hell of a great ride from what I've read.

 

[Jack Briggs]

Phil, we both love Japanese bikes, but why are you "no fan" of Honda? The marque pretty much determined the modern motorcycling landscape. Honda. The original CB750K of 1969 is the most significant motorcycle of all time. And Honda is the most significant motorcycle manufacturer of all time.

 

[Philip_G]

The original CB750K of 1969 is the most significant motorcycle of all time.

that's debatable. Explain

 

[Shawn C]

The birth of the "UJM" or "Standard" class.

The CB750K introduced in 1969 divided the history into before and after. First mass-produced four-cylinder, world's first production streetbike with hydraulic disc brake. That's Honda's original superbike. For years the rumors of a production of a four-cylinder had floated through the annual motorcycle shows, however, it was not believed that it would be released. They all said that it would be "too complex", or "too heavy" or "too expensive". They were all wrong and Honda managed to show them all, with a sohc four-cylinder production motorcycle that required less maintenance than the typical English single, and at 480 pounds weighted less than some twins at the time. Most of all, they had to admit that its $ 1495 price tag was a steal.

 

[Philip Hamm]

Phil, we both love Japanese bikes, but why are you "no fan" of Honda?

Because of this episode I had with an impeccably maintained Honda. That damn POS had a huge negative impact on my vacation. And that wasn't an isolated incident, I've read of other people having the same trouble with that model.

 

[Jack Briggs]

And I have owned Hondas that were as bulletproof and reliable as an iron stove. And mine were always impeccably maintained as well.

In 1972 I sold an oil-leaking, electronics-challenged Triumph T-120R 650 Bonneville for the peace and mind and better performance of a 1972 Honda CB750K2. Though I've ridden a plethora of non-Japanese bikes in the years since, most of the ones I've owned have been Hondas. Never have I regretted a single Honda.

Of course, getting a chance to sample all the bikes that go through a motorcycle magazine's garage helps establish a baseline. Hondas are never exceeded in terms of pure technology. This year's gee-whiz sportbike might excel a given Honda in the same category, but neither bike is a loser.

Jeez.

 

[Philip_G]

The birth of the "UJM" or "Standard" class.

the 67 norton commando 750 isn't a standard?

 

[Jack Briggs]

Philip: In a fall 1976 road test of the just-released Kawasaki KZ650, the now-defunct Cycle magazine coined the term "Universal Japanese Motorcycle" in reference to the air-cooled, transverse inline Four. The UJM is not necessarily the same thing as the sort of basic streetbike which later came to be known as a "standard" (that is, a naked, non-faired straight-on streetbike that's not a high-zoot sportbike, laid-back cruiser, fullboat tourer, or some other type of specialist). JB

 

[Robert G]

Very nice bike.

My Dad is #1 on the preorder list in the Houston area for the Rune. I can't wait to see that thing in person.

 

[BryanW]

WHAT A GREAT WIFE congradulations does she have a sister???

 

[KirkA]

The Top Ten Reasons Harley Riders may not wave back to Gold Wing Riders !!!!
#10 .....Afraid it will invalidate warranty
#9........Leather and studs make it too hard to raise arm
#8........Refuses to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for
#7........Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off
#6........Rushing wind would blow scabs off new tattoos
#5........Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley
#4........Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by those
(rice burner manufacturers)!!
#3.......Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover there ears like everyone else
#2........Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impailed his hand on spiked helmet
and the number one reason a Harley rider may not wave back
#1.......They're jealous that after spending $30,000, they still don't own a Gold Wing!!!!!
The Top Ten Reasons a Gold Wing Rider may not wave back !!!!
#10......Wasn't sure wether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture
# 9.......Afraid they might get frostbite if a hfnd is removed from heated grips
#8........Has arthritis, and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.
#7........Reflection from the etched winshield momentarily blinded him/her
#6........The expresso machine just finished, and had to tend to it
#5........Was in a three-way conference call with stock broker, accessorories dealer
#4........Couldn't find the ''AUTO-WAVE-BACK'' button on the dashboard
#3........Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable
CD player, seat temperature, and GPS navigation system
#2........Was actually asleep when other rider waved
and the number one reason Gold Wing Riders may not wave back
#1........They couldn't see through the glare from all the chrome dash accents