I got me a new toy this weekend

[Thorlifter]

I had a crotch rocket, a Kawasaki Ninja, but was ready for something a bit more tame.

 

[Matt308]

Wow. Love the "midnight special" colors too. Glad to see the cruisers hanging in there. Good choice!

 

[evangilder]

Good on gas too, which is important right now. Nice!

 

[Thorlifter]

Yeah, my Ninja got 65mpg, this one gets about 45mph. I actually havent filled it up yet. I only have about 140 miles on it right now.

 

[Clave]

How is the vibration from that V-twin?

a) Horrible (Harley)

b) Smooth (Japanese)

 

[rochie]

nice bike thorlifter but i like big trail bikes like the afrika twin my fave is the bmw gs 650 just wish i could afford one

 

[lesofprimus]

Real nice ride Thor.... About the same thing I would pick out.... Piss on the Ninja...

Im jealous....

 

[Matt308]

How is the vibration from that V-twin?

a) Horrible (Harley)

b) Smooth (Japanese)

Clave (b) is the truth, buddy. For those who have never ridden a bike for a significant distance, that vibration results in numb hands, arms, legs, ass, back, etc. I have not ridden a Harley in 20 years, so perhaps things have changed, but physics say a twin is gonna have a nasty vibration compared to a four with comparable mounting/frame.

I recall having to get off about every 50 miles or so just to shake it off. VERY fatiguing.

But then again, a twin has the sound, the looks and the feel if you are wanting a cruiser. You want a touring bike, that is something completely different. And I personally would take a cruiser based upon my needs, over a crotch rocket or 800lb touring car with two wheels.

Enjoy. She's a beaut.

 

[Matt308]

By the way, is she belt drive?

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Very nice!

I want to get a Harley one day.

 

[Thorlifter]

I thought it was smooth. I need to get a windshield though. I did a 65 mile ride yesterday and the wind beat my a$$ to death.

Of course, someone already stole my inspection sticker. Sorry mother @#@#$'s. Man, you can't have anything nice anymore.

Just filled it up and it got 50 mpg, so once it's broke in, it should go up to 52 or 53 mpg.

 

[Wayne Little]

Nice Bike Thor!

 

[Soren]

Very nice bike Thor! Once had a dark red Yamaha Virago which looked abit like it. Now I have a Honda CBR 1000 standing in the garage which I will take out for a ride tommorrow