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In reply to the discussion: So, what do you ride? [View all]

frylock

(34,825 posts)
37. 2006 KTM 625 SMC
Sun Sep 2, 2012, 08:09 PM
Sep 2012


for the time being, anyway. i'm trying to sell this and am looking at getting an adventure bike (a Triumph Tiger 800XC or BMW F800 GS) real soon. in any case, this thing is a blast to ride, and it hauls the mail. gets a little sketchy over 70mph though.
So, what do you ride? [View all] Robb Jan 2012 OP
Not supposed to be falling over... SeattleVet Jan 2012 #1
Hey, if you're not falling, you're not riding hard enough! Robb Jan 2012 #6
1980 Honda CX500 Deluxe.. Fumesucker Jan 2012 #2
Just looking at that fairing makes me feel cozy. Robb Jan 2012 #7
It's the old Vetter Windjammer .. Fumesucker Jan 2012 #12
'73 BMW R75/5, but not in the snow JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2012 #3
That looks like a fun ride. Robb Jan 2012 #8
2009 BMW R1200R... rfranklin Jan 2012 #4
I've always been curious about those bikes, too. Robb Jan 2012 #9
MIne is actually a "naked" version of the 1200... rfranklin Jan 2012 #11
2000 Roadie av8rdave Jan 2012 #5
That's a good attitude. Been there. Robb Jan 2012 #10
Here's the pic av8rdave Jan 2012 #13
had a HD sportster for several years - just traded it for a Burgman 400 DrDan Jan 2012 #14
I can see a lot of reasons to love scoots. Robb Jan 2012 #16
I do find the Burgman more comfortable than the Harley, particularly DrDan Jan 2012 #19
The wife and I ROFF Jan 2012 #15
OK *that* is a funky machine. Robb Jan 2012 #17
My wife actually. ROFF Jan 2012 #18
My mom rides one. AtheistCrusader Jul 2013 #49
I ride a BMW G650 X-country. momto3 Feb 2012 #20
I'm told the new small twins are worth riding as well. Robb Feb 2012 #21
2000 Moto Guzzi Quota cloudbase Feb 2012 #22
OK, I'm going to require pictures and more talk about the Quota. Robb Feb 2012 #23
I wanted one of those since I first saw it released. AtheistCrusader Jul 2013 #50
My pride and joy -2006 Bonneville Ganja Ninja Feb 2012 #24
That's awful pretty. Robb Feb 2012 #25
Here's a more recent pic I've been meaning to upload for some time now. Ganja Ninja Feb 2012 #26
Spam deleted by Robb (MIR Team) ge26252se Feb 2012 #27
Honda RC51 SP2 rvt1000rr Feb 2012 #28
Kawasaki 900 Vulcan IDemo Mar 2012 #29
Hopefully the Norton before the end of the summer BlueCollar Apr 2012 #30
82 GS750ez. 16,000 miles lumberjack_jeff Apr 2012 #31
'99 Sportster Custom guitar man May 2012 #32
'06 Road King. Last of the 88's. 14,000+ miles. cherokeeprogressive May 2012 #33
1971 Honda CB350K3 polemic_realism Jul 2012 #34
man that is real nice! frylock Jul 2012 #35
I was mowing the other day... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2012 #39
2000 SV650 sir pball Aug 2012 #36
2006 KTM 625 SMC frylock Sep 2012 #37
83 HD FXE... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2012 #38
A 2008 Honda VTX 1300C TxVietVet Sep 2012 #40
08 Kawasaki Versys charin Oct 2012 #41
4th post gonzo_del_oeste Dec 2012 #42
2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC.. frylock Jan 2013 #43
Nice find. catnhatnh Jan 2013 #44
2012 HD Street Glide shedevil69taz May 2013 #45
2005 Honda CB900F (aka 919) Gravitycollapse May 2013 #46
Took me long enough, but picked up my new ride last month av8rdave May 2013 #47
HD Sportster Glassunion Jun 2013 #48
2009 Kawasaki KLR 650 AtheistCrusader Jul 2013 #51
'82 KZ1100 edgineered Jul 2013 #52
This is the new love of my life... EnviroBat Dec 2013 #53
Homebuilt custom... freebrew Dec 2013 #54
Just realized I've posted in here before. NVM. Gravitycollapse Jan 2014 #55
2013 Honda Goldwing F6B. TxVietVet Feb 2014 #56
Well my user name ought to be a clue...lol EX500rider Jul 2014 #57
Piaggio BV 350 Scooter Submariner Jul 2014 #58
Well after 29 years with the Kawi EX500 I bought a new bike.. EX500rider Jun 2016 #59
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