Author Topic: Two up ???? (Read 26709 times)

Rocket Therapy · « **Reply #40 on:** August 29, 2012, 01:46:16 PM »

That will definitely take some getting use to . All the torque the rocket has I actually pulled out in fourth gear before but I use to take my sons 636 out every once in a while and give it a blast. I'll probably catch on pretty quick. I'm really looking forward to some time in the saddle, I'm ready for some. Rockets across America use to meet in Maggie Valley and ride on the dragon and Blue Ridge Parkway. I actually like to take a trip out west and see some more of the country

maxtog · « **Reply #41 on:** August 29, 2012, 05:45:57 PM »

Quote from: Tom V on August 29, 2012, 10:02:08 AM

Host your pictures on PhotoBucket and then paste the [IMG] code into these windows.

There is nothing wrong with the way he did it- upload to the forum. Besides, that is much preferable because it will never be lost and have a dead link. And it doesn't require also surrendering your photos to another third party service.

maxtog · « **Reply #42 on:** August 29, 2012, 05:49:31 PM »

Quote from: rocketman on August 29, 2012, 01:46:16 PM

That will definitely take some getting use to . All the torque the rocket has I actually pulled out in fourth gear before but I use to take my sons 636 out every once in a while and give it a blast. I'll probably catch on pretty quick.

The C14 actually has MORE horsepower than the Rocket

But since the torque is so much lower, you are going to have to rev the Concours to get enjoyment. Don't worry, you will, indeed, catch on quickly. And it takes very little time to get up in them high RPM's! The handling of the C14 will squash the Rocket immediately, plus it is likely much smoother and quieter, and certainly a lot more aerodynamic (and as you mentioned, fuel efficient).

Rocket Therapy · « **Reply #43 on:** August 29, 2012, 06:09:31 PM »

Needless to say I'm very excited about getting the C 14. almost like the first day deer season in West Virginia if anybody knows what I mean and I'm from West Virginia. I was just in the garage with my girlfriend looking at the rocket. I'm gonna miss that fat bottom girl " the rocket that is" but it's time for something different

Pokey · « **Reply #44 on:** August 29, 2012, 06:19:37 PM »

IMHO it is not an "ideal" 2 up bike, but yes it gets the job done.

Rocket Therapy · « **Reply #45 on:** August 29, 2012, 06:28:58 PM »

What is an ideal to up bike????
I haven't found 1 yet

Rocket Therapy · « **Reply #46 on:** August 29, 2012, 06:31:34 PM »

I guess it's just a personal preference. hey if I can't make it work I'll put something else in the stable

ZG · « **Reply #47 on:** August 29, 2012, 06:31:47 PM »

Quote from: stevewfl on August 28, 2012, 03:56:35 PM

She must not have ridden race tracks on a sportbike. Take her for a few laps, she'll love the speed so much she'll forget about comfort.

$:-\$

Rocket Therapy · « **Reply #48 on:** August 29, 2012, 06:54:30 PM »

Hey it's the rocket that's got a fat bottom not the girlfriend anyway I'm buying her a pistol next week and it's getting close to that time of month so if I show her this picture that might just encourage her to take a cross country trip with me huh LMHO

Thanks man!

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #49 on:** August 29, 2012, 07:49:34 PM »

Quote from: rocketman on August 29, 2012, 06:28:58 PM

What is an ideal to up bike?
I haven't found 1 yet

Let's see, an ideal two up bike is a bike your lady is willing to ride on. For every lady that is a different bike. I had a Voyager XII. Sporty touring bike with enough comfort for my wife, but still limber enough to run the dragon. Thought maybe a Goldwing would replace it since I wasn't sure about moving to the V-twin Voyager. Went and rode the Goldwing and then stopped by the Kawi dealer right afterwards and rode the Voyager. Wife liked the Voyager better so in the garage it went.

maxtog · « **Reply #50 on:** August 29, 2012, 08:41:32 PM »

Quote from: rocketman on August 29, 2012, 06:09:31 PM

Needless to say I'm very excited about getting the C 14. almost like the first day deer season in West Virginia if anybody knows what I mean and I'm from West Virginia.

Sorry I am from and in Virginia. Only thing I know about deer is that they scare the crap out of me when I am riding and should be avoided at all costs. I have had some pretty close encounters, unfortunately.

Pokey · « **Reply #51 on:** August 29, 2012, 09:49:43 PM »

Quote from: rocketman on August 29, 2012, 06:28:58 PM

What is an ideal to up bike?
I haven't found 1 yet

It is commonly called a Goldwing, or you can also look at a new BMW GT1600. And no neither is an old man's bike, they are incredible in the right hands.

martin_14 · « **Reply #52 on:** August 30, 2012, 12:55:09 AM »

Quote from: Pokey on August 29, 2012, 09:49:43 PM

It is commonly called a Goldwing, or you can also look at a new BMW GT1600. And no neither is an old man's bike, they are incredible in the right hands.

+1
I haven't tried a GW, but my girl is very happy coming with me on the C14, as long as it doesn't involve more than 400 miles/day. When I get a K1600GT/L, she can ride all day.
But I HATE that bike when I drive alone. Too much mass, too much $$$ and not enough leaning angle, plus the steering must talk chinese or something because I have no clue what's going on there.

ugocon · « **Reply #53 on:** August 30, 2012, 01:00:17 AM »

Quote from: Pokey on August 29, 2012, 09:49:43 PM

It is commonly called a Goldwing, or you can also look at a new BMW GT1600. And no neither is an old man's bike, they are incredible in the right hands.

Obviously I cannot support the German machine as my signature clearly states

but I'd add the HD Ultra: the passenger box is very confortable!

Regarding the C14, my wife feels great in long trips.
Only complaint by her is about the wind when going faster than 70 mph, even with the windshield all the way up!

gPink · « **Reply #54 on:** August 30, 2012, 04:08:34 AM »

Quote from: rocketman on August 29, 2012, 06:54:30 PM

Hey it's the rocket that's got a fat bottom not the girlfriend anyway I'm buying her a pistol next week and it's getting close to that time of month so if I show her this picture that might just encourage her to take a cross country trip with me huh LMHO

Thanks man!

PMS and a pistol? I don't think I'd be showing her that picture. You might not be around to take that cross country trip.

Conrad · « **Reply #55 on:** August 30, 2012, 04:33:13 AM »

Quote from: ZG on August 29, 2012, 06:31:47 PM

$:-\$

That's more like 3 up isn't it J?

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #56 on:** August 30, 2012, 04:53:35 AM »

Quote from: maxtog on August 29, 2012, 08:41:32 PM

~~Sorry~~ I am from and live in Virginia. Only thing I know about deer is that they scare the crap out of me when I am riding and should be avoided at all costs. I have had some pretty close encounters, unfortunately.

Fixed that for you... No sorry about it. It's a wonderful state to live in. Coast lines, bay, great in between, and rolling mountains. What's not to like?

gPink · « **Reply #57 on:** August 30, 2012, 04:58:29 AM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on August 30, 2012, 04:53:35 AM

Fixed that for you... No sorry about it. It's a wonderful state to live in. Coast lines, bay, great in between, and rolling mountains. What's not to like?

Crushing poverty, destroyed mountaintops, hillbillies, etc... OOPs that's WEST Virginia. Sorry

Conrad · « **Reply #58 on:** August 30, 2012, 05:03:38 AM »

Quote from: gPink on August 30, 2012, 04:58:29 AM

Crushing poverty, destroyed mountaintops, hillbillies, etc... OOPs that's WEST Virginia. Sorry

Who you calling a hillbilly?

gPink · « **Reply #59 on:** August 30, 2012, 05:17:31 AM »

Quote from: Conrad on August 30, 2012, 05:03:38 AM

Who you calling a hillbilly?

Definitely not the guy with the sword.

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Author Topic: Two up ???? (Read 26709 times)