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Offline tjpgi

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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #40 on: June 14, 2011, 06:45:53 AM »
Thanks for the opinions guys. I'll let you know what I decide.
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Offline jayke

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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #41 on: June 14, 2011, 09:57:20 AM »
I owned a FJR first.  Looks like you have a C14 already.  If you are replacing the C14, check out the FJR.

My orginal plan was to trade between the C14 and FJR every 3-4 years but frankly they are so close it seemed pointless.  I bought a KLR650 as a second bike, complete opposite of the C14 but just as fun.

If you are keeping the C14, buy something totally different as a second bike.
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Offline Cholla

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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #42 on: June 14, 2011, 10:16:47 AM »
Guys, the question is SPORT touring not ADVENTURE touring bikes. The BMW GS series are adventure touring bikes, or dual sport if you please.

I already have another sport touring bike-87 Guzzi SP II.
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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #43 on: June 14, 2011, 10:30:42 AM »
Quote from: Cholla on June 14, 2011, 10:16:47 AM
Guys, the question is SPORT touring not ADVENTURE touring bikes. The BMW GS series are adventure touring bikes, or dual sport if you please.

I already have another sport touring bike-87 Guzzi SP II.

The GS can be ridden pretty much anyplace/anytime. I see plenty of them on the street and it's not like they're really a dirt bike. I believe the GS is actually their best-selling model (someone is sure to correct me if I'm wrong). I remember that "fact" from someplace or other.
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Offline Tom J.

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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #44 on: June 14, 2011, 10:46:31 AM »
I'm going to whisper this so 'Connie' doesn't hear me (she take's pretty darn good care of me)...I saw that new Beemer (K1600) on Jay Leno's Garage-  Nice piece of hardware!!
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Offline Cholla

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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #45 on: June 14, 2011, 11:35:56 AM »
I see plenty of Electra Glides on the street, too, but they aren't sport touring bikes, either.
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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #46 on: June 14, 2011, 11:38:44 AM »
Quote from: Cholla on June 14, 2011, 10:16:47 AM
Guys, the question is SPORT touring not ADVENTURE touring bikes. The BMW GS series are adventure touring bikes, or dual sport if you please.

I already have another sport touring bike-87 Guzzi SP II.
Looks pretty sporty to me ;D
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Offline CrashKLRtoConnie

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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #47 on: June 14, 2011, 12:11:17 PM »
V-Storm
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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #48 on: June 14, 2011, 01:21:16 PM »
I'm considering a vstrom as the final bike in my stable to facilitate a possible future south america trip.
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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #49 on: June 14, 2011, 06:52:18 PM »
Quote from: CrashKLRtoConnie on June 14, 2011, 12:11:17 PM
V-Storm

Excellent.  I can't believe I didn't think of that.  It's the only bike (Besides the Connie) that my dad has had 2 of.
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Re: What other brand Sport touring Bike would you own
« Reply #50 on: June 17, 2011, 08:01:29 AM »
I sat on an f800st yesterday - I would buy that bike.  I'd also like to try an nt700v but they don't sell them in Canada and the dealer in Grand Forks ND
won't sell one to a Canadian.  I find the Connie a little intimidating at low speeds and would like to try a smaller bike.
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