Sexmode bike
If you want a cruiser with alot of oomph or something of that variety you could try a Triumph Rocket III (3).
Sound check:
Sounds like a fucking lion. Engine is 2294 cc.
Maximum Power is 140bhp at 6,000 rpm.
Maximum Torque is 147ft.lbt at 2,500 rpm.
Specs:
http://triumph.co.uk/usa/2009%20Triumph%20Rocket%20III_10169.aspx
You can check out the other triumph motorcycles. I think the T-100 looks cool.
I started typing up a reply, then as I kept going it became too long to post here. I turned it into a blog post if anyone is interested. It’s just a bunch of tips I’ve picked up from riding motorcycles. I really do suggest giving it a peek. Stuff about safety, buying, gear, and accidents to name a few.
[quote]Bill Roberts wrote:
Alpha F wrote:
And I am shocked you can just ride a 1000cc in the US without a license.
There are or at least used to be states where no special motorcycle endorsement was needed on the license – when I learned to ride that was the case, a regular driver’s license was all that was needed – but I think there is no US state that permits operating a motorcycle on public roads without any driver’s license.[/quote]
Just a driver’s license is still too good to be true. I will wait to drive 1000ccs in the US.
Having said all that it is a different country - you have lots of space. The streets in London were made for horses, even driving a car and parking in Central London takes special skills and it is not a pleasure.
I went to San Francisco last August to investigate moving and went to several motorcycle shops. I was told Cali is the place for motorcyclists…I was also told San Diego and was thinking of Austin, Texas.
I would like to build a bike like that lovely BMW above and to live in a place which offers me more freedom.
I don’t see the point in owing a fantastic bike if you live in a place with no space and rain all the time. That should be considered also when buying a bike and I didn’t. I am stuck with a great bike in a country for horses.
Where would you recommend a good state in the US to move to if one loves riding and lifting and sun and sea air ( I am willing to compromise on the sea part )?
[quote]Therizza wrote:
Sexmode bike[/quote]
Wouldn’t that seat compromise your sperm count?
: D
It is sweet and sleek though…
I like cafe racers for their style but it wouldn’t suit me; I would look like a circus bear riding it. I am not ‘big’ but the bike is small and sleek in comparison.
Good memory Alpha! Though that jacket you’re describing really sounds like some s&m gear 
Jackets ain’t that bad though. It’s the pants that are the really kicker imho. My saviour has been kevlar jeans like those found here:
http://shop.shiftracing.com/ecomm/ProductForward.do?forward=product.pagedef&proId=21522&cid=258&cname=Pants&proNumber=70136&imgName=70136202F.jpg
Looks pretty cool too. Only downside is that side of the thighs are not covered in kevlar, which probably is a recipie for disaster on falling with a foot stuck below the bike. I’ve been wanting to do a pan-american with a bike from argentina to the US since like forever, though I’m still not sure what people do with protective gear along the heat.
[quote]Alpha F wrote:
Bill Roberts wrote:
There are or at least used to be states where no special motorcycle endorsement was needed on the license – when I learned to ride that was the case, a regular driver’s license was all that was needed – but I think there is no US state that permits operating a motorcycle on public roads without any driver’s license.
Just a driver’s license is still too good to be true. I will wait to drive 1000ccs in the US.
Having said all that it is a different country - you have lots of space. The streets in London were made for horses, even driving a car and parking in Central London takes special skills and it is not a pleasure.
Where would you recommend a good state in the US to move to if one loves riding and lifting and sun and sea air ( I am willing to compromise on the sea part )?
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Others surely can give good recommendations; I really can’t. The places I’ve lived while riding were New York City, Miami, and now North Florida. Each is definitely lacking compared to what other areas of the country appear to be. You can always make something out of it – with a lot of hunting around I found some good roads around here – but I’m sure California for example is far superior for riding. But can’t speak from personal experience.
remember to always be aware because it can be so easy to miss a motorcycle. A friend of mine recently hit a girl on a motorcycle when pulling out of a gas station…it was her first day on a motorcycle and it was brand new…totally trashed.