View Poll Results: Do you own more than 1 bike?
Yes
87
74.36%
No
30
25.64%
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how many 2 bike owners do we have?
07-11-2006, 05:22 PM
#1
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SuperBike
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how many 2 bike owners do we have?
well I've noticed with my excessive riding that putting such abuse on my superhawk is taking it's toll with maintenance on the older bike. Granted hopefully once it's back to 100% I should be good for quite awhile other then oil changes. Anyways that in addition to the fact that I want an i4 race replica has led me to start looking for 2nd bike options (yeah I made a post about this awhile back). Well the 1000rr is probably the best of all worlds in terms of i4's in my eyes. Only prob is I don't feel comfortable since I've never ridden an i4 supersport/superbike. I'm used to good torque but nowhere near used to the fury that is unleashed on the top end. Well the idea is to go for a 600 i4 for a year at least and then if I feel the need go for a 1000. SOOOOO with all that said. who here is a 2 bike owner?
07-11-2006, 06:12 PM
#2
Hmm?
SuperBike
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I used to have one, then two, now back to one, and soon two. 
Possibly more later on...and I'm sure there are a few guys on here who own more than two.
Possibly more later on...and I'm sure there are a few guys on here who own more than two.
07-11-2006, 06:16 PM
#3
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Hawkrider has 3. well 2 if you don't include his wife's that he bought for her :P
07-11-2006, 06:19 PM
#4
Escape Reality
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98 750 gixxer
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07-11-2006, 09:15 PM
#5
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Owned 3 once then down to 1 then back to 2 then none then 2 then back to 1 and now 1 rider and 1 rusted piece of junk.
07-11-2006, 09:57 PM
#6
Hmm?
SuperBike
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Originally Posted by superhawk22
Owned 3 once then down to 1 then back to 2 then none then 2 then back to 1 and now 1 rider and 1 rusted piece of junk.
07-11-2006, 10:04 PM
#7
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Are you joking..........I'd be in an insane asylum if it were women!!!!!! I can barley hold on to one.
07-12-2006, 12:59 AM
#8
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Squid
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I have 3 in my garage right now. Mine is the superhawk. My girlfriend's is a 600rr. My girlfriend's brother (we all live together) has a 1000rr. With the exception of my girlfriend who just flunked her MSF course and her brother who has sr22 and can't ride any of the other bikes, I can ride all 3 (and do).
D Hill
University Place, WA
D Hill
University Place, WA
07-12-2006, 05:22 AM
#9
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Does a Honda z50 count as a bike. If so, then I have two.
Karl
Karl
07-12-2006, 06:19 AM
#10
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97 Super chicken
06 VTX800
06 KX100
05 CRF230
03 DRZ450 (Dirt & SM)
I've had more
I've had less
I'll have (1) more soon
06 VTX800
06 KX100
05 CRF230
03 DRZ450 (Dirt & SM)
I've had more
I've had less
I'll have (1) more soon
07-12-2006, 06:56 AM
#11
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I have 2:
2002 Superhawk
1996 Suzuki DR200se dual sport - street legal
2002 Superhawk
1996 Suzuki DR200se dual sport - street legal
07-12-2006, 07:24 AM
#12
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Currently at six. '94 CB1000 (Big One),'97 Bandit 1200S, '98 Superhawk,'99 ZRX1100, '02 FZ-1, and '06 Speed Triple. Building a new 24x30 steel outbuilding to make more room in the attatched 2 car garage.
07-12-2006, 07:56 AM
#13
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1998 S-Hawk and... If the "z-50" counts then my basket case 1967 CB77 "Superhawk" counts.... it has no carbs, seat, actually no chance in hell of ever running.... but my wife says I have (2) bikes... so that must mean it counts!!!
J.
J.
07-12-2006, 08:24 AM
#14
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I have too. Too damn many.
2002 VTR100F
2001 KTM Duke II
1990 VFR750F
1974 CB360T
2000 XR400F (DS)
2003 KDX200
2002 VTR100F
2001 KTM Duke II
1990 VFR750F
1974 CB360T
2000 XR400F (DS)
2003 KDX200
07-12-2006, 09:08 AM
#15
El Cheapo
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Posts: 202
Never enough bikes, must get more.
07-12-2006, 11:45 AM
#16
Señor Miembro, Ay Caramba
SuperSport
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Location: a little north of DC
Posts: 562
05 Superhawk
00 Rm250
79 Mx80
And of course I want more.
00 Rm250
79 Mx80
And of course I want more.
07-12-2006, 11:55 AM
#17
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Squid
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1998 Superhawk
1978 Yamaha DT250
2001 Honda XR50 (ok, it's my son's)
1982 Honda CB900 F (I really should get this one running)
1978 Yamaha DT250
2001 Honda XR50 (ok, it's my son's)
1982 Honda CB900 F (I really should get this one running)
07-12-2006, 12:01 PM
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No9,
The 1000RR power just doesn't compare at all to the Superhawk when it comes to quantity. The RR has at least 33% more, but there's something to be said about QUALITY as well. This is the reason we all have twins, and the Superhawk is as good as any twin out there. The 1000RR rush is impressive and the more you use it the more comfortable you get with it, and it's great for point and shoot type riding. The twin power is different. There is about the same amount of torque on both bikes, but the VTR's just seems more manageable. I can get on the gas a lot earlier and more comfortably on the VTR than I can on the RR. The VTR also turns better and is about 10-15 lbs lighter. Would I get rid of either? Well, if I can't get the RR to handle better it will be up for sale next year and I'll be looking into a 675.
Which bike do I choose for the twisties? The Superhawk (now that she's back on the road).
Which bike do I choose to commute on? The Superhawk - it's more comfortable.
So why do I have the RR? I dunno!
LOL
The 1000RR power just doesn't compare at all to the Superhawk when it comes to quantity. The RR has at least 33% more, but there's something to be said about QUALITY as well. This is the reason we all have twins, and the Superhawk is as good as any twin out there. The 1000RR rush is impressive and the more you use it the more comfortable you get with it, and it's great for point and shoot type riding. The twin power is different. There is about the same amount of torque on both bikes, but the VTR's just seems more manageable. I can get on the gas a lot earlier and more comfortably on the VTR than I can on the RR. The VTR also turns better and is about 10-15 lbs lighter. Would I get rid of either? Well, if I can't get the RR to handle better it will be up for sale next year and I'll be looking into a 675.
Which bike do I choose for the twisties? The Superhawk (now that she's back on the road).
Which bike do I choose to commute on? The Superhawk - it's more comfortable.
So why do I have the RR? I dunno!
LOL
07-12-2006, 12:19 PM
#19
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grr I wrote a nice response and it never loaded...
the 1000rr I'm interested in is the 06 which has received quite a bit of work to improve it over the previous years. Lighter, faster, turns better, etc. But still don't think I'm ready for one. I like the 675 a lot but don't wanna go brand new as I don't wanna be that guy who gets a bike and promptly sells it a month later and loses big time on resale. the 03/04 636 is cheap, great all around bike, and only issue I'm told is the cct. lol which to us seems like nothing since basically everyone's changed one by now.
I'm stunned btw at how many multi bike owners we have here
the 1000rr I'm interested in is the 06 which has received quite a bit of work to improve it over the previous years. Lighter, faster, turns better, etc. But still don't think I'm ready for one. I like the 675 a lot but don't wanna go brand new as I don't wanna be that guy who gets a bike and promptly sells it a month later and loses big time on resale. the 03/04 636 is cheap, great all around bike, and only issue I'm told is the cct. lol which to us seems like nothing since basically everyone's changed one by now.
I'm stunned btw at how many multi bike owners we have here
07-12-2006, 02:31 PM
#20
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Right now there's 10 bikes in my garage. Obviously not all of them are running at the moment!
07-12-2006, 04:52 PM
#21
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So does a non-running bike even count? I'd call that a shelf.
07-12-2006, 05:27 PM
#22
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98 superhawk
01 sv650(race bike)
99 xr100(pit bike)
79 gs1000s
78 gs750e
I dont know why, but my wife just doesnt understand why I need this many bikes
01 sv650(race bike)
99 xr100(pit bike)
79 gs1000s
78 gs750e
I dont know why, but my wife just doesnt understand why I need this many bikes
07-12-2006, 08:58 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by jschmidt
So does a non-running bike even count? I'd call that a shelf.
07-13-2006, 11:57 AM
#24
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It's like this ther are seven days in the week!!
1997 cbr1100xx
1999 vtr1000f
2001 HD fat boy
2003 HD road king
2004 cbr f4i
2005 rvt 1000 rc51
working the wife over for the ducati 916 in yellow, she will cave in soon.
1997 cbr1100xx
1999 vtr1000f
2001 HD fat boy
2003 HD road king
2004 cbr f4i
2005 rvt 1000 rc51
working the wife over for the ducati 916 in yellow, she will cave in soon.
07-13-2006, 01:37 PM
#25
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Actually I lied on the poll as I only have one bike at the moment but I did have 3 before I got superbling. I typically have two as I usually buy the next one before selling the previous mount.
As you can tell, they were all similar (honda sportbikes) in the grand scheme of motorcycling so I didn't really enjoy having "a stable" like I thought. It really was a toss up sometimes on which to ride; not like one's a DS, the other a cruiser, etc. Also, unless you've got TON's of time to ride, upkeep can be a bitch (low battery, stale gas, low tire pressure, etc), plus multiple expenses (insurance, reg., inspections, blah, blah, blah).
I think, for me, two entirely different styles (missions) of motorcycles is the way to go.
As you can tell, they were all similar (honda sportbikes) in the grand scheme of motorcycling so I didn't really enjoy having "a stable" like I thought. It really was a toss up sometimes on which to ride; not like one's a DS, the other a cruiser, etc. Also, unless you've got TON's of time to ride, upkeep can be a bitch (low battery, stale gas, low tire pressure, etc), plus multiple expenses (insurance, reg., inspections, blah, blah, blah).
I think, for me, two entirely different styles (missions) of motorcycles is the way to go.
07-13-2006, 01:51 PM
#26
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woah nice lineup of bikes
07-13-2006, 02:18 PM
#27
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00 Super Chicken
03 KLR 650
81 KZ1000 (frame only)
03 KLR 650
81 KZ1000 (frame only)
07-14-2006, 01:44 PM
#28
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Superhawk and a KLX300. Would like a Road Glide for long trips which I don't take right now so no Road Glide right now. I ride the KLX with my kids on their CRF230's.
07-14-2006, 01:47 PM
#29
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Squid
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2 at the moment.
2001 Superhawk
1986 Yamaha FZX700 Fazer
2001 Superhawk
1986 Yamaha FZX700 Fazer
07-14-2006, 03:11 PM
#30
Hmm?
SuperBike
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Should I change my vote? I no longer have one bike...
But soon I'll be selling the Superhawk....ah well...keep me at one. :P
But soon I'll be selling the Superhawk....ah well...keep me at one. :P
