"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
07/15/2019 at 09:50 • Filed to: None
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"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
07/15/2019 at 09:50 • Filed to: None | 12
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Took my daughter for her first motorcycle ride a week ago yesterday. Just a half hour with a stop in the middle. Easy. She loved it!
So we've been riding on and off over the last week and rode for over two hours on Saturday. She still didn't want to stop! I couldn't be happier.
Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
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07/15/2019 at 10:06 |
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Please report back on the Africa Twin. You hate it, right? No reason for me to continue lusting after one, I assume?
Nothing
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07/15/2019 at 10:12 |
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Gorgeous bike! Awesome that your daughter enjoyed it, too. How old is she? My son did a learn to ride last year at a local deal, he was 8 st the time. I’d still like to get a couple of dirt bikes.
QCGoose
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07/15/2019 at 10:42 |
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Way a wesome! These will be fantastic memories for the both of you.
I can’t wait to tell the same story with my boys (3 and almost 5 right now). I’ve taken them around our addition and they love it , but I’m excited for the day I can take them on a legitimate ride through town or along some of my favorite l ocal backroads.
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> Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!!
07/15/2019 at 10:44 |
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Oh crap! I meant to post about it. I'll work on that.
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> Nothing
07/15/2019 at 10:45 |
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She’s 9. I didn't know they do those for kids! I'll have to look around and find something like that.
Textured Soy Protein
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07/15/2019 at 11:03 |
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So...we failed huh?
Chuckles
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07/15/2019 at 11:19 |
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I stood next to an Africa Twin this weekend. I feel like my feet would be similarly high off the ground if I sat on one. I'm slightly exaggerating, but that is one tall bike. Looks great though.
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> Textured Soy Protein
07/15/2019 at 12:45 |
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Yup. Shame on you all.
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> Chuckles
07/15/2019 at 12:46 |
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It really is tall! I've got the seat in the low position, I'm 5'11", and my sometimes I'm still just tip toes.
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> QCGoose
07/15/2019 at 12:47 |
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Yeah I've been waiting for this for so long! It's worth it. You and yours will have a blast!
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Chuckles
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07/15/2019 at 12:53 |
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I'm 5'6", and my legs are short for someone of my height. If I'm buying jeans, I need like a 27-28 inch inseam. So I know that I'll never own an Africa Twin.
SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
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07/15/2019 at 13:02 |
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I love the Honda Africa! I haven’t ridden one though. How is it to ride? Does it feel as big/tall as it looks?
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SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
> Chuckles
07/15/2019 at 13:03 |
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platform shoes!
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Chuckles
> SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
07/15/2019 at 13:03 |
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I need like a Grom sized Africa Twin.
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> Chuckles
07/15/2019 at 15:37 |
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CB500x with a rally raid kit!
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> SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
07/15/2019 at 15:39 |
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It’s great and doesn't feel big/heavy when riding. Tall, yes. I'm working on an actual post about it. Try to get it up in the next couple days.
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Chuckles
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07/15/2019 at 15:42 |
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Good to know, but I wouldn’t be surprised if that was still a little too tall for me.
It’s a moot point anyway. I literally got my motorcycle permit this past weekend, so I’m nowhere near ready for something like that.
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> Chuckles
07/15/2019 at 15:55 |
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The 500's aren't very big and are only like 40hp. You could totally handle it. They're neat bikes even without the rally raid kit, and not a ton of money. I think it would actually be a great starter bike.
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Chuckles
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07/15/2019 at 16:05 |
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I like the look of them, and I definitely will consider one down the road, but I’m actually planning on starting with a scooter. I like the ergonomics of them, and I’ll be happy scooting around the neighborhood and on back roads on something with a max speed of 50-60 mph. Plus, my other half isn’t crazy about motorcycles, so I’m easing her into the concept.
If I was buying a Honda motorcycle today, it would be between the Grom, Monkey, or Super Cub.
Longtime Lurker
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07/15/2019 at 16:12 |
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I was just thinking that I don't see any posts about parents taking their kids on Moto rides. This is great to see, I have many good memories as a kid riding behind my dad.
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> Longtime Lurker
07/15/2019 at 17:41 |
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Same! Her mother and I agreed she could stay riding with me at 8, but I honestly didn't feel like she was ready. She's 9 now and that year made a huge difference.
Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
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07/17/2019 at 16:00 |
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Nice! Mine are grown and we were visiting the married one this weekend in Utah.
Unrelated: how do you like GearWrench ratchets? Any good? Craftsman are not cutting it. If I can wear one out, it must not be much to start with.
Considering this one:
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> Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
07/17/2019 at 19:56 |
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Yeah gearwrench is pretty decent quality and that's a great price.
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Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
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07/17/2019 at 20:13 |
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Thank you.