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Test Ride report
2006 Buell Ulysees.
As promised I test rode a 2006 Uly, with 4000 miles on it, today, at
Glendale Harley. What a hoot! It makes the R1200GS I tested rode seem
pedestrian at best. Plenty of torque, power and a whale of fun, even at my
current weight. We rode up behind Griffith Park and into the park's 25mph
twisties. I slowed to let the leader get far enough ahead of me so I could
blast into the twisties and then slow down. What fun! She also ran well on
the 134 freeway, where I blasted the Dealer's representative at 100+. When
we got back to the dealership he thanked me and said that it was a real fun
ride for him, unusual foir a test ride, and shook my hand. I told him I
wanted to see every aspect of the power band and sunspension set-ups this
bike had to offer.
What a great bike. The GS pales by comparison. Now I know what you guys mean
when a bike has "soul".
What I didn't like was the handle bar position compared to the seat height.
As I was bent kinda forward. Well, with a lower seat ( At 6'1", I was on
tippy toes), that can be remedied.
So, the deal was right for a brand new 2006 and the rest is history.
Woot!
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws/p/b.jpg
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws/p/b1.jpg
I haven't ridden like that in years. ext up, some goat paths in Death
Valley. Or maybe a ghost town or two.
--
By it's very nature, my sig. makes this posting 100% on topic.
"Of course, you'll have the good taste not to mention that I posted this."
Thumper
"I don't want a pickle..."
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
2006 Buell Ulysees
2006 BMW K1200GT
2004 H-D Road King Classic
1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
1975 Triumph T160 Trident
1974 Norton Commando Interstate
1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
1954 Velocette MAC
2006 Buell Ulysees.
As promised I test rode a 2006 Uly, with 4000 miles on it, today, at
Glendale Harley. What a hoot! It makes the R1200GS I tested rode seem
pedestrian at best. Plenty of torque, power and a whale of fun, even at my
current weight. We rode up behind Griffith Park and into the park's 25mph
twisties. I slowed to let the leader get far enough ahead of me so I could
blast into the twisties and then slow down. What fun! She also ran well on
the 134 freeway, where I blasted the Dealer's representative at 100+. When
we got back to the dealership he thanked me and said that it was a real fun
ride for him, unusual foir a test ride, and shook my hand. I told him I
wanted to see every aspect of the power band and sunspension set-ups this
bike had to offer.
What a great bike. The GS pales by comparison. Now I know what you guys mean
when a bike has "soul".
What I didn't like was the handle bar position compared to the seat height.
As I was bent kinda forward. Well, with a lower seat ( At 6'1", I was on
tippy toes), that can be remedied.
So, the deal was right for a brand new 2006 and the rest is history.
Woot!
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws/p/b.jpg
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws/p/b1.jpg
I haven't ridden like that in years. ext up, some goat paths in Death
Valley. Or maybe a ghost town or two.
--
By it's very nature, my sig. makes this posting 100% on topic.
"Of course, you'll have the good taste not to mention that I posted this."
Thumper
"I don't want a pickle..."
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
2006 Buell Ulysees
2006 BMW K1200GT
2004 H-D Road King Classic
1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
1975 Triumph T160 Trident
1974 Norton Commando Interstate
1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
1954 Velocette MAC
Re: Test Ride report
SNIP a pretty damn good report imo.
Good it's in the proper colour for a hooligan. Now
about this addiction of yours...please recall
unless you own a museum one should never have more
motorcycles than days in the week. ;^)
--
Keith Schiffner
History does not record anywhere at any time a
religion that has any rational basis. Religion is
a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up
to the unknown without help. But, like dandruff,
most people do have a religion and spend time and
money on it and seem to derive considerable
pleasure from fiddling with it.
Robert Heinlein
SNIP a pretty damn good report imo.
Good it's in the proper colour for a hooligan. Now
about this addiction of yours...please recall
unless you own a museum one should never have more
motorcycles than days in the week. ;^)
--
Keith Schiffner
History does not record anywhere at any time a
religion that has any rational basis. Religion is
a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up
to the unknown without help. But, like dandruff,
most people do have a religion and spend time and
money on it and seem to derive considerable
pleasure from fiddling with it.
Robert Heinlein
Re: Test Ride report
"Keith Schiffner" <schistan@bresnan . net > wrote in message
news:tIKdnVodl8juoZLbnZ2dnUVZ_rOqnZ2d@bresnan . com ...
> SNIP a pretty damn good report imo.
>
> Good it's in the proper colour for a hooligan. Now about this addiction of
> yours...please recall unless you own a museum one should never have more
> motorcycles than days in the week. ;^)
I th
--
By it's very nature, my sig. makes this posting 100% on topic.
"Of course, you'll have the good taste not to mention that I posted this."
Thumper
"I don't want a pickle..."
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
2006 Buell Ulysees
2006 BMW K1200GT
2004 H-D Road King Classic
1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
1975 Triumph T160 Trident
1974 Norton Commando Interstate
1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
1954 Velocette MAC
ought it was "one should never have more
motorcycles than days in the month"! (|:(
I'll have to verify that with Jay Leno, next time I bump into him.
> --
> Keith Schiffner
> History does not record anywhere at any time a religion that has any
> rational basis. Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough to stand
> up to the unknown without help. But, like dandruff, most people do have a
> religion and spend time and money on it and seem to derive considerable
> pleasure from fiddling with it.
> Robert Heinlein
>
"Keith Schiffner" <schistan@bresnan . net > wrote in message
news:tIKdnVodl8juoZLbnZ2dnUVZ_rOqnZ2d@bresnan . com ...
> SNIP a pretty damn good report imo.
>
> Good it's in the proper colour for a hooligan. Now about this addiction of
> yours...please recall unless you own a museum one should never have more
> motorcycles than days in the week. ;^)
I th
--
By it's very nature, my sig. makes this posting 100% on topic.
"Of course, you'll have the good taste not to mention that I posted this."
Thumper
"I don't want a pickle..."
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
2006 Buell Ulysees
2006 BMW K1200GT
2004 H-D Road King Classic
1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
1975 Triumph T160 Trident
1974 Norton Commando Interstate
1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
1954 Velocette MAC
ought it was "one should never have more
motorcycles than days in the month"! (|:(
I'll have to verify that with Jay Leno, next time I bump into him.
> --
> Keith Schiffner
> History does not record anywhere at any time a religion that has any
> rational basis. Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough to stand
> up to the unknown without help. But, like dandruff, most people do have a
> religion and spend time and money on it and seem to derive considerable
> pleasure from fiddling with it.
> Robert Heinlein
>
Re: Test Ride report
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
wrote:
>2006 Buell Ulysees.
>
>As promised I test rode a 2006 Uly, with 4000 miles on it, today, at
>Glendale Harley. What a hoot! It makes the R1200GS I tested rode seem
>pedestrian at best. Plenty of torque, power and a whale of fun, even at my
>current weight. We rode up behind Griffith Park and into the park's 25mph
>twisties. I slowed to let the leader get far enough ahead of me so I could
>blast into the twisties and then slow down. What fun! She also ran well on
>the 134 freeway, where I blasted the Dealer's representative at 100+. When
>we got back to the dealership he thanked me and said that it was a real fun
>ride for him, unusual foir a test ride, and shook my hand. I told him I
>wanted to see every aspect of the power band and sunspension set-ups this
>bike had to offer.
>What a great bike. The GS pales by comparison. Now I know what you guys mean
>when a bike has "soul".
>
>What I didn't like was the handle bar position compared to the seat height.
>As I was bent kinda forward. Well, with a lower seat ( At 6'1", I was on
>tippy toes), that can be remedied.
>
>So, the deal was right for a brand new 2006 and the rest is history.
Congrats!
Soooo, will it make the trip to Moab in June? I'll be taking the
1150GS Adventure and there will be several other dual sports having
fun too.
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
wrote:
>2006 Buell Ulysees.
>
>As promised I test rode a 2006 Uly, with 4000 miles on it, today, at
>Glendale Harley. What a hoot! It makes the R1200GS I tested rode seem
>pedestrian at best. Plenty of torque, power and a whale of fun, even at my
>current weight. We rode up behind Griffith Park and into the park's 25mph
>twisties. I slowed to let the leader get far enough ahead of me so I could
>blast into the twisties and then slow down. What fun! She also ran well on
>the 134 freeway, where I blasted the Dealer's representative at 100+. When
>we got back to the dealership he thanked me and said that it was a real fun
>ride for him, unusual foir a test ride, and shook my hand. I told him I
>wanted to see every aspect of the power band and sunspension set-ups this
>bike had to offer.
>What a great bike. The GS pales by comparison. Now I know what you guys mean
>when a bike has "soul".
>
>What I didn't like was the handle bar position compared to the seat height.
>As I was bent kinda forward. Well, with a lower seat ( At 6'1", I was on
>tippy toes), that can be remedied.
>
>So, the deal was right for a brand new 2006 and the rest is history.
Congrats!
Soooo, will it make the trip to Moab in June? I'll be taking the
1150GS Adventure and there will be several other dual sports having
fun too.
Re: Test Ride report
"sleazy" <none@nil . net > wrote in message
news:jtju0355pemg4g7grkq30u8dg664d9hpl9@4ax . com ...
> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
> wrote:
>
>>2006 Buell Ulysees.
>>
>>As promised I test rode a 2006 Uly, with 4000 miles on it, today, at
>>Glendale Harley. What a hoot! It makes the R1200GS I tested rode seem
>>pedestrian at best. Plenty of torque, power and a whale of fun, even at my
>>current weight. We rode up behind Griffith Park and into the park's 25mph
>>twisties. I slowed to let the leader get far enough ahead of me so I could
>>blast into the twisties and then slow down. What fun! She also ran well on
>>the 134 freeway, where I blasted the Dealer's representative at 100+. When
>>we got back to the dealership he thanked me and said that it was a real
>>fun
>>ride for him, unusual foir a test ride, and shook my hand. I told him I
>>wanted to see every aspect of the power band and sunspension set-ups this
>>bike had to offer.
>>What a great bike. The GS pales by comparison. Now I know what you guys
>>mean
>>when a bike has "soul".
>>
>>What I didn't like was the handle bar position compared to the seat
>>height.
>>As I was bent kinda forward. Well, with a lower seat ( At 6'1", I was on
>>tippy toes), that can be remedied.
>>
>>So, the deal was right for a brand new 2006 and the rest is history.
>
> Congrats!
>
> Soooo, will it make the trip to Moab in June? I'll be taking the
> 1150GS Adventure and there will be several other dual sports having
> fun too.
I don't know yet if the Uly would make it to MOAB. Well, I guess it would.
It's me on it that I'm not sure about.
No helmet laws in Utah, right?
Cool.
--
By it's very nature, my sig. makes this posting 100% on topic.
"Of course, you'll have the good taste not to mention that I posted this."
Thumper
"I don't want a pickle..."
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
2006 Buell Ulysees
2006 BMW K1200GT
2004 H-D Road King Classic
1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
1975 Triumph T160 Trident
1974 Norton Commando Interstate
1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
1954 Velocette MAC
"sleazy" <none@nil . net > wrote in message
news:jtju0355pemg4g7grkq30u8dg664d9hpl9@4ax . com ...
> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
> wrote:
>
>>2006 Buell Ulysees.
>>
>>As promised I test rode a 2006 Uly, with 4000 miles on it, today, at
>>Glendale Harley. What a hoot! It makes the R1200GS I tested rode seem
>>pedestrian at best. Plenty of torque, power and a whale of fun, even at my
>>current weight. We rode up behind Griffith Park and into the park's 25mph
>>twisties. I slowed to let the leader get far enough ahead of me so I could
>>blast into the twisties and then slow down. What fun! She also ran well on
>>the 134 freeway, where I blasted the Dealer's representative at 100+. When
>>we got back to the dealership he thanked me and said that it was a real
>>fun
>>ride for him, unusual foir a test ride, and shook my hand. I told him I
>>wanted to see every aspect of the power band and sunspension set-ups this
>>bike had to offer.
>>What a great bike. The GS pales by comparison. Now I know what you guys
>>mean
>>when a bike has "soul".
>>
>>What I didn't like was the handle bar position compared to the seat
>>height.
>>As I was bent kinda forward. Well, with a lower seat ( At 6'1", I was on
>>tippy toes), that can be remedied.
>>
>>So, the deal was right for a brand new 2006 and the rest is history.
>
> Congrats!
>
> Soooo, will it make the trip to Moab in June? I'll be taking the
> 1150GS Adventure and there will be several other dual sports having
> fun too.
I don't know yet if the Uly would make it to MOAB. Well, I guess it would.
It's me on it that I'm not sure about.
No helmet laws in Utah, right?
Cool.
--
By it's very nature, my sig. makes this posting 100% on topic.
"Of course, you'll have the good taste not to mention that I posted this."
Thumper
"I don't want a pickle..."
* w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
2006 Buell Ulysees
2006 BMW K1200GT
2004 H-D Road King Classic
1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
1975 Triumph T160 Trident
1974 Norton Commando Interstate
1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
1954 Velocette MAC
Re: Test Ride report
"Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com > wrote in message
news:RANPh.19999$Jl.3075@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink . net ...
>
> "sleazy" <none@nil . net > wrote in message
> news:jtju0355pemg4g7grkq30u8dg664d9hpl9@4ax . com ...
>> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
>> Congrats!
>>
>> Soooo, will it make the trip to Moab in June? I'll be taking the
>> 1150GS Adventure and there will be several other dual sports having
>> fun too.
>
Yes bring it to Moab!
> I don't know yet if the Uly would make it to MOAB. Well, I guess it would.
> It's me on it that I'm not sure about.
Why is that? Vibration? Lack of windscreen? Noise?
I am hoping to test ride one May 2nd on the track out here in Utah. I've
got my reservation set for a Buell track day / test ride day at the local
track.
> No helmet laws in Utah, right?
> Cool.
Yep, no helmets required in Utah.
>
"Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com > wrote in message
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>
> "sleazy" <none@nil . net > wrote in message
> news:jtju0355pemg4g7grkq30u8dg664d9hpl9@4ax . com ...
>> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
>> Congrats!
>>
>> Soooo, will it make the trip to Moab in June? I'll be taking the
>> 1150GS Adventure and there will be several other dual sports having
>> fun too.
>
Yes bring it to Moab!
> I don't know yet if the Uly would make it to MOAB. Well, I guess it would.
> It's me on it that I'm not sure about.
Why is that? Vibration? Lack of windscreen? Noise?
I am hoping to test ride one May 2nd on the track out here in Utah. I've
got my reservation set for a Buell track day / test ride day at the local
track.
> No helmet laws in Utah, right?
> Cool.
Yep, no helmets required in Utah.
>
Re: Test Ride report
"BryanUT" <nestle12@comcast . net > wrote in message
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>
> "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com > wrote in message
> news:RANPh.19999$Jl.3075@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink . net ...
>>
>> "sleazy" <none@nil . net > wrote in message
>> news:jtju0355pemg4g7grkq30u8dg664d9hpl9@4ax . com ...
>>> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
>>> Congrats!
>>>
>>> Soooo, will it make the trip to Moab in June? I'll be taking the
>>> 1150GS Adventure and there will be several other dual sports having
>>> fun too.
>>
>
> Yes bring it to Moab!
>
>> I don't know yet if the Uly would make it to MOAB. Well, I guess it
>> would. It's me on it that I'm not sure about.
>
> Why is that? Vibration? Lack of windscreen? Noise?
No, I'm spoiled by the K1200GT and The Road King.
The RK especially, it's like riding a couch.
T.
>
> I am hoping to test ride one May 2nd on the track out here in Utah. I've
> got my reservation set for a Buell track day / test ride day at the local
> track.
>
>> No helmet laws in Utah, right?
>> Cool.
>
> Yep, no helmets required in Utah.
>>
>
>
>
"BryanUT" <nestle12@comcast . net > wrote in message
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>
> "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com > wrote in message
> news:RANPh.19999$Jl.3075@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink . net ...
>>
>> "sleazy" <none@nil . net > wrote in message
>> news:jtju0355pemg4g7grkq30u8dg664d9hpl9@4ax . com ...
>>> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
>>> Congrats!
>>>
>>> Soooo, will it make the trip to Moab in June? I'll be taking the
>>> 1150GS Adventure and there will be several other dual sports having
>>> fun too.
>>
>
> Yes bring it to Moab!
>
>> I don't know yet if the Uly would make it to MOAB. Well, I guess it
>> would. It's me on it that I'm not sure about.
>
> Why is that? Vibration? Lack of windscreen? Noise?
No, I'm spoiled by the K1200GT and The Road King.
The RK especially, it's like riding a couch.
T.
>
> I am hoping to test ride one May 2nd on the track out here in Utah. I've
> got my reservation set for a Buell track day / test ride day at the local
> track.
>
>> No helmet laws in Utah, right?
>> Cool.
>
> Yep, no helmets required in Utah.
>>
>
>
>
Re: Test Ride report
"Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com > wrote in message
news:aGGPh.17029$PL.6513@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink . net ...
> 2006 Buell Ulysees.
>
> As promised I test rode a 2006 Uly, with 4000 miles on it, today, at
> Glendale Harley. What a hoot! It makes the R1200GS I tested rode seem
> pedestrian at best. Plenty of torque, power and a whale of fun, even at my
> current weight. We rode up behind Griffith Park and into the park's 25mph
> twisties. I slowed to let the leader get far enough ahead of me so I could
> blast into the twisties and then slow down. What fun! She also ran well on
> the 134 freeway, where I blasted the Dealer's representative at 100+. When
> we got back to the dealership he thanked me and said that it was a real
> fun ride for him, unusual foir a test ride, and shook my hand. I told him
> I wanted to see every aspect of the power band and sunspension set-ups
> this bike had to offer.
> What a great bike. The GS pales by comparison. Now I know what you guys
> mean when a bike has "soul".
>
> What I didn't like was the handle bar position compared to the seat
> height. As I was bent kinda forward. Well, with a lower seat ( At 6'1", I
> was on tippy toes), that can be remedied.
>
> So, the deal was right for a brand new 2006 and the rest is history.
>
> Woot!
>
> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws/p/b.jpg
> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws/p/b1.jpg
>
> I haven't ridden like that in years. ext up, some goat paths in Death
> Valley. Or maybe a ghost town or two.
I meant no offense to the GS riders here. The Uly was about 6K cheaper and
it could be had with bags, as the new 2007 GS can't.
I'm sure that "pedestrian" feeling I got riding the GS is equal to 600 mile
days. My RT was like that.
I'm not sure I could do that kind of day on the Ulysees, it's a pretty raw
bike..
Especially after doing 500 mile days on the BMW's and the Road King.
Thumper
>
>
> --
>
>
> By it's very nature, my sig. makes this posting 100% on topic.
>
> "Of course, you'll have the good taste not to mention that I posted this."
>
> Thumper
>
> "I don't want a pickle..."
> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
>
> 2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
> 2006 Buell Ulysees
> 2006 BMW K1200GT
> 2004 H-D Road King Classic
> 1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
> 1975 Triumph T160 Trident
> 1974 Norton Commando Interstate
> 1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
> 1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
> 1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
> 1954 Velocette MAC
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
"Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com > wrote in message
news:aGGPh.17029$PL.6513@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink . net ...
> 2006 Buell Ulysees.
>
> As promised I test rode a 2006 Uly, with 4000 miles on it, today, at
> Glendale Harley. What a hoot! It makes the R1200GS I tested rode seem
> pedestrian at best. Plenty of torque, power and a whale of fun, even at my
> current weight. We rode up behind Griffith Park and into the park's 25mph
> twisties. I slowed to let the leader get far enough ahead of me so I could
> blast into the twisties and then slow down. What fun! She also ran well on
> the 134 freeway, where I blasted the Dealer's representative at 100+. When
> we got back to the dealership he thanked me and said that it was a real
> fun ride for him, unusual foir a test ride, and shook my hand. I told him
> I wanted to see every aspect of the power band and sunspension set-ups
> this bike had to offer.
> What a great bike. The GS pales by comparison. Now I know what you guys
> mean when a bike has "soul".
>
> What I didn't like was the handle bar position compared to the seat
> height. As I was bent kinda forward. Well, with a lower seat ( At 6'1", I
> was on tippy toes), that can be remedied.
>
> So, the deal was right for a brand new 2006 and the rest is history.
>
> Woot!
>
> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws/p/b.jpg
> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws/p/b1.jpg
>
> I haven't ridden like that in years. ext up, some goat paths in Death
> Valley. Or maybe a ghost town or two.
I meant no offense to the GS riders here. The Uly was about 6K cheaper and
it could be had with bags, as the new 2007 GS can't.
I'm sure that "pedestrian" feeling I got riding the GS is equal to 600 mile
days. My RT was like that.
I'm not sure I could do that kind of day on the Ulysees, it's a pretty raw
bike..
Especially after doing 500 mile days on the BMW's and the Road King.
Thumper
>
>
> --
>
>
> By it's very nature, my sig. makes this posting 100% on topic.
>
> "Of course, you'll have the good taste not to mention that I posted this."
>
> Thumper
>
> "I don't want a pickle..."
> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
>
> 2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
> 2006 Buell Ulysees
> 2006 BMW K1200GT
> 2004 H-D Road King Classic
> 1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
> 1975 Triumph T160 Trident
> 1974 Norton Commando Interstate
> 1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
> 1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
> 1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
> 1954 Velocette MAC
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Re: Test Ride report
SNIP
> I'm sure that "pedestrian" feeling I got riding
> the GS is equal to 600 mile days. My RT was like
> that.
> I'm not sure I could do that kind of day on the
> Ulysees, it's a pretty raw bike..
>
> Especially after doing 500 mile days on the
> BMW's and the Road King.
8^) LOL try that on a stone stock not even an
after market windshield GL1000. I was comfy on
that stiff park bench of a seat and an upright in
the wind seating...then again what do I know I'm
crazy.
--
Keith Schiffner
History does not record anywhere at any time a
religion that has any rational basis. Religion is
a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up
to the unknown without help. But, like dandruff,
most people do have a religion and spend time and
money on it and seem to derive considerable
pleasure from fiddling with it.
Robert Heinlein
SNIP
> I'm sure that "pedestrian" feeling I got riding
> the GS is equal to 600 mile days. My RT was like
> that.
> I'm not sure I could do that kind of day on the
> Ulysees, it's a pretty raw bike..
>
> Especially after doing 500 mile days on the
> BMW's and the Road King.
8^) LOL try that on a stone stock not even an
after market windshield GL1000. I was comfy on
that stiff park bench of a seat and an upright in
the wind seating...then again what do I know I'm
crazy.
--
Keith Schiffner
History does not record anywhere at any time a
religion that has any rational basis. Religion is
a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up
to the unknown without help. But, like dandruff,
most people do have a religion and spend time and
money on it and seem to derive considerable
pleasure from fiddling with it.
Robert Heinlein
Re: Test Ride report
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
wrote:
>
>I meant no offense to the GS riders here. The Uly was about 6K cheaper and
>it could be had with bags, as the new 2007 GS can't.
>
>I'm sure that "pedestrian" feeling I got riding the GS is equal to 600 mile
>days. My RT was like that.
>I'm not sure I could do that kind of day on the Ulysees, it's a pretty raw
>bike..
>
>Especially after doing 500 mile days on the BMW's and the Road King.
>
>
>Thumper
>>
I took no offense! Hell, it's your bike and you will be the one
putting the miles on it. If it blows your skirt up, go for it and
enjoy. I mean, it's not like you bought a Harley.
Oh, wait.......
/g,d&r
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
wrote:
>
>I meant no offense to the GS riders here. The Uly was about 6K cheaper and
>it could be had with bags, as the new 2007 GS can't.
>
>I'm sure that "pedestrian" feeling I got riding the GS is equal to 600 mile
>days. My RT was like that.
>I'm not sure I could do that kind of day on the Ulysees, it's a pretty raw
>bike..
>
>Especially after doing 500 mile days on the BMW's and the Road King.
>
>
>Thumper
>>
I took no offense! Hell, it's your bike and you will be the one
putting the miles on it. If it blows your skirt up, go for it and
enjoy. I mean, it's not like you bought a Harley.
Oh, wait.......
/g,d&r
Re: Test Ride report
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
wrote:
>Thumper
>
>"I don't want a pickle..."
> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
>
> 2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
> 2006 Buell Ulysees
> 2006 BMW K1200GT
> 2004 H-D Road King Classic
> 1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
> 1975 Triumph T160 Trident
> 1974 Norton Commando Interstate
> 1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
> 1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
> 1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
> 1954 Velocette MAC
Y'know, it's really not true what they say about "the man with the
most toys wins."
But I think I see your problem, and it's obvious you're working hard
to fix it. You have too much money.
--
Turby the Turbosurfer
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
wrote:
>Thumper
>
>"I don't want a pickle..."
> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
>
> 2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
> 2006 Buell Ulysees
> 2006 BMW K1200GT
> 2004 H-D Road King Classic
> 1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
> 1975 Triumph T160 Trident
> 1974 Norton Commando Interstate
> 1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
> 1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
> 1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
> 1954 Velocette MAC
Y'know, it's really not true what they say about "the man with the
most toys wins."
But I think I see your problem, and it's obvious you're working hard
to fix it. You have too much money.
--
Turby the Turbosurfer
Re: Test Ride report
Turby wrote:
> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
> wrote:
>
>
>>Thumper
>>
>>"I don't want a pickle..."
>> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
>>
>>2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
>>2006 Buell Ulysees
>>2006 BMW K1200GT
>>2004 H-D Road King Classic
>>1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
>>1975 Triumph T160 Trident
>>1974 Norton Commando Interstate
>>1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
>>1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
>>1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
>>1954 Velocette MAC
>
>
> Y'know, it's really not true what they say about "the man with the
> most toys wins."
>
> But I think I see your problem, and it's obvious you're working hard
> to fix it. You have too much money.
To his credit, Thumper is addressing his problem (cough) exactly as
I would do it, in a sort of poor man's Jay Leno stylee.
--
'01 SV650S '99 EX250-F13 '98 ZG1000-A13
OMF #7
Turby wrote:
> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
> wrote:
>
>
>>Thumper
>>
>>"I don't want a pickle..."
>> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
>>
>>2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
>>2006 Buell Ulysees
>>2006 BMW K1200GT
>>2004 H-D Road King Classic
>>1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
>>1975 Triumph T160 Trident
>>1974 Norton Commando Interstate
>>1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
>>1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
>>1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
>>1954 Velocette MAC
>
>
> Y'know, it's really not true what they say about "the man with the
> most toys wins."
>
> But I think I see your problem, and it's obvious you're working hard
> to fix it. You have too much money.
To his credit, Thumper is addressing his problem (cough) exactly as
I would do it, in a sort of poor man's Jay Leno stylee.
--
'01 SV650S '99 EX250-F13 '98 ZG1000-A13
OMF #7
Re: Test Ride report
"Turby" <turbosurfer@beach . com ber> wrote
> Y'know, it's really not true what they say about "the man with the
> most toys wins."
I'll have to ask my wife and my girlfriend what they think about that.
"Turby" <turbosurfer@beach . com ber> wrote
> Y'know, it's really not true what they say about "the man with the
> most toys wins."
I'll have to ask my wife and my girlfriend what they think about that.
Re: Test Ride report
"Turby" <turbosurfer@beach . com ber> wrote in message
news:9mjv035nqu56l4vuu0ornu0imv5cj3gmkq@4ax . com ...
> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
> wrote:
>
>>Thumper
>>
>>"I don't want a pickle..."
>> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
>>
>> 2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
>> 2006 Buell Ulysees
>> 2006 BMW K1200GT
>> 2004 H-D Road King Classic
>> 1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
>> 1975 Triumph T160 Trident
>> 1974 Norton Commando Interstate
>> 1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
>> 1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
>> 1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
>> 1954 Velocette MAC
>
> Y'know, it's really not true what they say about "the man with the
> most toys wins."
>
> But I think I see your problem, and it's obvious you're working hard
> to fix it. You have too much money.
>
> --
> Turby the Turbosurfer
I *had* too much money.
T.
"Turby" <turbosurfer@beach . com ber> wrote in message
news:9mjv035nqu56l4vuu0ornu0imv5cj3gmkq@4ax . com ...
> On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:37:26 GMT, "Thumper" <roadapple@bigfoot . com >
> wrote:
>
>>Thumper
>>
>>"I don't want a pickle..."
>> * w w w .thumpers-roadhouse.ws
>>
>> 2007 H-D FXSTD Deuce
>> 2006 Buell Ulysees
>> 2006 BMW K1200GT
>> 2004 H-D Road King Classic
>> 1978 Triumph T140V Bonneville
>> 1975 Triumph T160 Trident
>> 1974 Norton Commando Interstate
>> 1969 BSA R75 Red Rocket III
>> 1962 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
>> 1958 BSA Super Bantam COCK
>> 1954 Velocette MAC
>
> Y'know, it's really not true what they say about "the man with the
> most toys wins."
>
> But I think I see your problem, and it's obvious you're working hard
> to fix it. You have too much money.
>
> --
> Turby the Turbosurfer
I *had* too much money.
T.
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