Comments on: Motorcycle statistics http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/11/28/motorcycle-statistics/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:13:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Peter http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/11/28/motorcycle-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-129559 Peter Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:19:36 +0000 /?p=721#comment-129559 I am a 21 year old new biker, and I like the comfort of crusers (as well as the sound), but also like the speed of sport bikes. In order to get something different and unique, I have looked to the past to find a bike that has speed and comfort- notably the Honda (1988 year) Magnas, Kawasaki Eliminator 900/1000s, and the Yamaha Vmax. Ultimately though, I ended up with a somewhat rare (~5,100 units total) 1985 Suzuki Madura 1200. The V4 engine is unique, sounds great, and supplies the power to defeat any HD cruser, and challenges sportbikes while being easy to ride for hours on end with classic yet individual appearance. I am a 21 year old new biker, and I like the comfort of crusers (as well as the sound), but also like the speed of sport bikes. In order to get something different and unique, I have looked to the past to find a bike that has speed and comfort- notably the Honda (1988 year) Magnas, Kawasaki Eliminator 900/1000s, and the Yamaha Vmax. Ultimately though, I ended up with a somewhat rare (~5,100 units total) 1985 Suzuki Madura 1200. The V4 engine is unique, sounds great, and supplies the power to defeat any HD cruser, and challenges sportbikes while being easy to ride for hours on end with classic yet individual appearance.

]]> By: Stacey http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/11/28/motorcycle-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-99181 Stacey Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:09:29 +0000 /?p=721#comment-99181 I am 30 years old and a FEMALE! I have a Honda Shadow (yes A CRUSIER) I love the crusier style and comfort. I know that sounds crazy. I'm not about the speed I just like to ride at a COMFORTABLE pace and enjoy the ride outdoors. My husband owns a harley-d softtail. Were both young considering... And we enjoy the cruisers. I think that people should ride what suites them. Not other people. What ever makes you happy ride it!! I am 30 years old and a FEMALE! I have a Honda Shadow (yes A CRUSIER) I love the crusier style and comfort. I know that sounds crazy. I’m not about the speed I just like to ride at a COMFORTABLE pace and enjoy the ride outdoors. My husband owns a harley-d softtail. Were both young considering… And we enjoy the cruisers. I think that people should ride what suites them. Not other people. What ever makes you happy ride it!!

]]> By: Butch Lester http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/11/28/motorcycle-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-42221 Butch Lester Tue, 05 Sep 2006 18:22:38 +0000 /?p=721#comment-42221 Statistics are like extreme twisties you can interpret them in different ways and after you ride through them every body has a different view point. I've been riding for 46 years and I have ridden just about every kind of bike out there and even raced a bit, so I have wide range of experience. I never rode anything I did'nt enjoy and each type of bike gave me a different satisfaction. I just returned yesterday from North Georgia where we rode over 400 miles of extreme twisties, I did it on my 06 Fat Boy and found my companions amazed when I would arrive at a predetermined spot within minutes of them on their sport bike. No, I could'nt keep up with them but I was never far behind either, and yes I dragged my foot boards more than once. I like cruisers and they are what they are, you learn to ride within the limits of the machine your on, each type has it's high and low points. By the way, I hate polishing chrome and have yards of it, that's a low. Statistics are like extreme twisties you can interpret them in different ways and after you ride through them every body has a different view point. I’ve been riding for 46 years and I have ridden just about every kind of bike out there and even raced a bit, so I have wide range of experience. I never rode anything I did’nt enjoy and each type of bike gave me a different satisfaction. I just returned yesterday from North Georgia where we rode over 400 miles of extreme twisties, I did it on my 06 Fat Boy and found my companions amazed when I would arrive at a predetermined spot within minutes of them on their sport bike. No, I could’nt keep up with them but I was never far behind either, and yes I dragged my foot boards more than once. I like cruisers and they are what they are, you learn to ride within the limits of the machine your on, each type has it’s high and low points. By the way, I hate polishing chrome and have yards of it, that’s a low.

]]> By: Abby http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/11/28/motorcycle-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-36984 Abby Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:17:43 +0000 /?p=721#comment-36984 I guess I fall in with the pool. I'm 44 and ride a Softail Standard. I picked a Softail because when I was younger I always rode rigid frames. I thought it was great that Harley came out with the softail suspension so I could have the same riding position but with less stress on my back. I love the turns. I've found that you can't get the deep turns in the Fat Boy or Heritage models because of the footboards. How annoying! I love going fast too. If I could afford it, I'd put a 6 speed tranny in my Softail. It isn't geared for consistent higher speeds and I don't want a touring bike. I can get everything I need to camp out for weeks on my Softail. And nothing out there sounds as sweet as my bike with the Vance and Hines Big Shots. I don't care what you guys say! :-) I don't know if you can make sense out of the statistics. We all have our tastes - just like in everything else. I have to say that the people who drop a bunch of money on fancy bikes and then MIGHT get 500 miles on them in a season is very annoying to those of us who pinch pennies and live to ride. I guess I fall in with the pool. I’m 44 and ride a Softail Standard. I picked a Softail because when I was younger I always rode rigid frames. I thought it was great that Harley came out with the softail suspension so I could have the same riding position but with less stress on my back.

I love the turns. I’ve found that you can’t get the deep turns in the Fat Boy or Heritage models because of the footboards. How annoying!

I love going fast too. If I could afford it, I’d put a 6 speed tranny in my Softail. It isn’t geared for consistent higher speeds and I don’t want a touring bike. I can get everything I need to camp out for weeks on my Softail.

And nothing out there sounds as sweet as my bike with the Vance and Hines Big Shots. I don’t care what you guys say! :-)

I don’t know if you can make sense out of the statistics. We all have our tastes – just like in everything else. I have to say that the people who drop a bunch of money on fancy bikes and then MIGHT get 500 miles on them in a season is very annoying to those of us who pinch pennies and live to ride.

]]> By: Ed Davis http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/11/28/motorcycle-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-4830 Ed Davis Tue, 06 Dec 2005 00:31:54 +0000 /?p=721#comment-4830 I'm a 52 year old motorcyclist that started with a Honda Sport 65 when they were new! I've never been wihtout a bike, and the older I get the more performance I want. I never owned a cruiser becasue they were just "obstacles" on the highway as far as I was concerned, something to pass ASAP and get back to riding. I finally relented and got a Road Star Warrior since it was the only aluminum-framed high performance V-twin on the market (Harley's V-Rod didn't appeal to me at all). Had to put a Corbin seat on it so I could hang on since my feet were out front (who the heck thought that made sense on a sport bike?) If that bike hadn't been available, I'd still be strictly on sport bikes. But...I also have a Wing for those coast-to-coast trips, and ask anyone who has tried to pass me on the twisties, it's not that easy. The bike helps, but experience helps more. Count me out of the cruiser market stats. I wear leathers and full helmet and gear on the Warrior because my main goal is NOT to be seen except from behind, and by then you dont' ahve time to figure out what it was anyway. I’m a 52 year old motorcyclist that started with a Honda Sport 65 when they were new! I’ve never been wihtout a bike, and the older I get the more performance I want. I never owned a cruiser becasue they were just “obstacles” on the highway as far as I was concerned, something to pass ASAP and get back to riding. I finally relented and got a Road Star Warrior since it was the only aluminum-framed high performance V-twin on the market (Harley’s V-Rod didn’t appeal to me at all). Had to put a Corbin seat on it so I could hang on since my feet were out front (who the heck thought that made sense on a sport bike?) If that bike hadn’t been available, I’d still be strictly on sport bikes. But…I also have a Wing for those coast-to-coast trips, and ask anyone who has tried to pass me on the twisties, it’s not that easy. The bike helps, but experience helps more. Count me out of the cruiser market stats. I wear leathers and full helmet and gear on the Warrior because my main goal is NOT to be seen except from behind, and by then you dont’ ahve time to figure out what it was anyway.

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