I will own a classic bike someday.

"liquid_popcorn" (liquid-popcorn) 12/04/2013 at 12:46 • Filed to: two wheels bad, bikelopnik, motorcycle, petrolicious

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Doesn't need to be fast, but it couldn't hurt. I'll likely go for a round-headlights Triumph Speed Triple, as I've ridden one and loved it, but these old bikes are so gorgeous.

http://www.petrolicious.com/the-gilera-mil…

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 12:47

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I've always wanted a BSA

liquid_popcorn > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 12/04/2013 at 12:50

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Agreed.

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 12:50

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Yes on the Speed Triple. I'm planning on getting one eventually.

liquid_popcorn > Goshen, formerly Darkcode 12/04/2013 at 12:52

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Good choices!

I would obviously like the newest model as well, but I love the older styling of the rounded headlights. The new ones look like some sort of insect.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 12:53

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I know Honda has made a few classic UJM styled bikes not too long ago with the CB1100 topping the list, but try looking at an old CBX for uniqueness. Plus...

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 12:55

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I don't like the looks of the new headlights either, IMO the '99-'08s were the coolest. Although I don't think it's too hard to change the headlights.

liquid_popcorn > Goshen, formerly Darkcode 12/04/2013 at 12:59

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Yeah; a few friends here at work have bikes (mostly Harleys or similar, but whatever) and they said headlight swaps aren't generally too challenging.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Goshen, formerly Darkcode 12/04/2013 at 13:00

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If I wasn't so lovestruck with the old Sprint ST 1050, a Speed Triple would be my next best thing.

liquid_popcorn > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 12/04/2013 at 13:00

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Sad day; youtube is blocked at work. I'll look when I get home, though.

Anon > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 13:02

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If I were to own any motorcycle it would have to be a Moto Guzzi v7.

thebigbossyboss > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 13:26

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My father is selling a 1971 BSA. He hasn't got very far along (He's trying to offload vehicles, and just sold the 2000 Toyota Sienna), but when he posts his ad, I will let you guys know. It is in "barn find" condition. Ran when parked. It was parked around 1985 I think.

Stupidru > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 13:54

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The dual-circle headlights are the best. I'm a Buell fan, so I'll probably pick up an XB12S someday, but a Speed Triple would be oh-so-sweet!

Bad Idea Hat > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 14:11

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Have you ever heard the phrase "Shoot for the moon, if you miss you'll land among the stars"?

Other than being a stupid thing to say (you'd run out of oxygen and die, unless you were on a free return trajectory and managed to not bork that up, but I digress), I'm pretty sure this is what caused that saying.

liquid_popcorn > Bad Idea Hat 12/04/2013 at 14:24

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Close enough.

liquid_popcorn > thebigbossyboss 12/04/2013 at 14:26

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Nice!

liquid_popcorn > Anon 12/04/2013 at 14:26

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Mmm, yes.

liquid_popcorn > Stupidru 12/04/2013 at 14:27

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Those look sweet. I've never ridden one or anything, but there's someone at my local grocery store who rides one and parks it out on the edge of the lot. Gorgeous bike.

toadterror > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 14:39

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Go for an old BMW K bike. I've got both the K75s and the K100Rs (16v) and it's awesome. Reliable fun riding and parked up everyone comes and talks to you.

Stupidru > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 14:39

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I had an orange M2 Cyclone with the same 1200cc engine, although mine was carbureted. That little thing was a torque monster and a pure dream to ride

toadterror > toadterror 12/04/2013 at 14:41

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Stupidru > liquid_popcorn 12/04/2013 at 14:43

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RIP, you beautiful pumpkin

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > toadterror 12/04/2013 at 20:29

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Flying brick!