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    What bikes would you like to ride..

    To go with what I would like to get back.. Always liked the look of the Big Dog Mastiff, thought it would be nice to cruise on. Have ridden a BMW but never a Ducati. Having worked part time at a Yamaha dealer that was owned by a friend I got to test many different bikes so it's tough for me to think of too many.
    The R1 always amazed me with the power that the newer bikes have. They have come a long way.

    I remember the head mechanic going through the procedures on a new one with a middle aged guy that had just purchased it. He started to get annoyed with all the precautions and warnings that we were required to pass along and said he was all set and wanted to leave. Again he warned him of the coating on the tires and that it could take 50 miles or so to really clean them off. He hopped on the bike and pulled out in front of the shop. Tried to take off like a hero and immediately laid it down. I went out and picked it up and walked it towards the garage. Asked him if he was leaving it to get repairs done, he said no. I walked it out to the pavement and "cleaned" off the tire for him with a little throttle and brake and off he went..

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    If I were buying new today Id probably get am R1, love the cross-plane engine. New GSXR is badass too though. Havent really looked at new bikes recently so Im sure there are someout there that I havent seen seen yet that I'd like to have also.
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    Gsxr1000- vtx 1800- now a street glide would suite me just fine.

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    Built, lengthened Busa. love what a turbo can do. A new FJR just to see if it would be worth upgrading from my 08. CJ
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    Vrod and the 2018 GL1800 Goldwing
    And a Buell Firebolt.
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    KTM 1090 R Adventure

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    Try a Boss Hoss, that was a fun ride

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    Honda Africa Twin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Ron View Post
    Try a Boss Hoss, that was a fun ride
    That's one I'd like to try.