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Any specific reason?
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A combination of unrelated financial reasons and not being quite so sure it's the right bike (I haven't at all enjoyed the rather aggressive riding position).
 
altoid said:
A combination of unrelated financial reasons
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If I were in your situation, I'd probably sell the car first. :p

altoid said:
not being quite so sure it's the right bike (I haven't at all enjoyed the rather aggressive riding position).
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To be fair, I sat on an SV at a bike show and was instantly surprised at how low the bars were, which has somewhat put me off from wanting one. I hope you find the right bike and start riding again soon.


In other news, my EX has been having intermittent electrical failures. It was only after I dismantled the bike and checked every connection, that I discovered it was a faulty battery. :rolleyes: It's a Motobatt Quadflex battery (the yellow ones with 4 terminals) which has been in use for a grand total of 2 weeks.
 
BlaRo said:
Hanging around cool motorcycle people makes me want to ride again.

So, I'm gonna do it. I'm going to have the Honda sold by the end of May and buy a Triumph Bonneville or a Scrambler. Bonnies are a dime a dozen out here in the Westside, so I'd rather get a Scrambler. Problem is, they're a bit tall for me, while the former fits me perfectly- I can almost put my feet flat on the ground on a Bonneville. I'd like to fit a Bonneville seat onto a Scrambler and see if that will do the trick.

Gotta go to a Triumph dealer in the next few weeks and find out for myself.
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Went on a nice long ride today and it felt great. I was worried about being rusty, but contrarily it felt as if I had gone riding a few days prior. I knew that was just my ego getting the best of me so I still took it easy. One thing I found myself doing wrong through my first 1/4 of the ride was riding in the middle of the lane, other than that, it was great fun.

altoid said:
A combination of unrelated financial reasons and not being quite so sure it's the right bike (I haven't at all enjoyed the rather aggressive riding position).
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bummer, will you not be looking for a replacement bike then?
 
SickGuy said:
If I were in your situation, I'd probably sell the car first. :p
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My car isn't worth enough to solve my problem. :lol: The bike is worth roughly twice as much...seriously. (I also need a car more, whether I like it or not.)


SickGuy said:
To be fair, I sat on an SV at a bike show and was instantly surprised at how low the bars were, which has somewhat put me off from wanting one. I hope you find the right bike and start riding again soon.
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Cellos88GT said:
bummer, will you not be looking for a replacement bike then?
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I'd guesstimate I'll consider two motorized wheels sometime next year. I'll likely look into things like the Bonnie.


If I don't sell the bike before my trip to Bosnia in 11 days and I find solid gainful employment to begin immediately after my return, I may give it a bit more of a shot. Still?I think I'll unload it either way, sort out my other, more pressing problems, and then come back to this when it's not such a financial adventure.

But as I'm still waiting on the DMV to send me my title, I suppose anything is possible.
 
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NGK picked the perfect subject bike for their latest caption contest.
 
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I thought that was an official ad when I first glimpsed it. :p
 
Finally got my first real, non-round-the-block ride in today. 120 miles and my shoulder is killing me.

Stupid winter.

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It'll get warmer they said... spring they said...
So why then am I looking at more snow and ice? I was thinking of taking out my yamaha this week, however it seems that it'll wait.
 
I have an addiction to bikes I can't afford.
 
I've been hundreds of miles away from my Triumph since January and in the mean time the weather has been crappy. Tomorrow I'm going to be reunited with her and the forecast through the weekend is dry and 55-65F. Plot twist: my bike's MOT expired last month. :censored:
 
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http://blog.motorcycle.com/2013/04/10/manufacturers/moto-guzzi/2014-moto-guzzi-california-1400-custom-and-touring-arrive-at-us-dealerships-april-15/

2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom and Touring Arrive at US Dealerships April 15
Moto Guzzi announced the all new California 1400 Custom and Touring models will land at American dealerships on April 15. The 2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring will be priced at $17,990 while the Custom version will be available for $14,990. The two new models form the centerpiece for the Piaggio Group?s efforts to reinvigorate the Moto Guzzi brand. The company has even enlisted actor Ewan McGregor to be the new face of the California 1400 in Moto Guzzi?s new ?My Bike, My Pride? global ad campaign.

Check back with us soon for Tom Roderick?s review of the 2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom as well as his interview with Miguel Galuzzi, head of Piaggio?s new design center in Pasadena, Calif.

Billed by Moto Guzzi as the most technologically-advanced cruisers on the market today, the California 1400 models are equipped with the latest electronics technology from the Piaggio, normally seen on the Group?s sportbikes and adventure-tourers. The California 1400s come equipped with ride-by-wire technology offering three ride modes, a three-level traction control system and cruise control.

Powering the new Californias is Moto Guzzi?s new longitudinally-mounted 1380cc 90-degree V-Twin, the largest Twin offered by a European manufacturer. Moto Guzzi claims an output of 95.2 hp at 6500 rpm and 88.5 ft-lb. at just 2750 rpm. The engine is housed in the frame using what Moto Guzzi calls an elastic-kinetic support system, using a series of rubber dampeners and rockers to reduce engine vibrations.


Other features include a unique poly-ellipsoid headlight with LED daytime running lights, dual LED taillights, a 29.1-inch seat height, four-piston Brembo calipers and ABS.

The 2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom is available for $14,990 in Basalt Black or Mercury Gray. The 2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring adds a leather two-tone saddle, windshield, chrome fog lights, 35-liter panniers and engine guards, pushing the price to $17,990. The Touring model will be offered in Ambassador Black or Eldorado White
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Hauled my bike over to a friend's garage for the following:

-carb cleaning
-tank drain
-fork seal replacement
-headlight rewiring
-brake rod installation
-general maintenance

If it goes well - can you believe the masochist actually enjoys working on bikes?! :p - then I may decide if I want to keep the bike and hold off on the Bonneville, or at least sell it for higher. I'd rather ride than wrench, personally, but he's a good guy. I hope.
 
working on bikes is fun!

no panels to scratch, everything is reachable, you can move it around without much problem, you never have to go lay down on your back, ...
i don't like working on cars!
 
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