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Robb

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9. I've always been curious about those bikes, too.

Sat Jan 21, 2012, 02:47 PM

Jan 2012

I've never ridden an "adventure" bike that big. The Charley and Ewan shows always made me wonder whether they felt like big bikes or not.

The year I bought my KTM it was in November, 400 miles away from home, in Colorado. Borrowed a heated vest and have never done anything as smart (in hindsight) in my life as bringing that thing along. Of course it drained the old battery, so I learned how to kickstart a 640cc engine in an icy parking lot... I was well motivated, I guess.

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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

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'06 Road King. Last of the 88's. 14,000+ miles. cherokeeprogressive May 2012 #33

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man that is real nice! frylock Jul 2012 #35

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Took me long enough, but picked up my new ride last month av8rdave May 2013 #47

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