Second bike suggestions?

Tmall · 07-13-2009, 03:47 PM

Think I'll be picking up a second bike next season.

I want something that is comfortable 2up. i'll be commuting with it, and I'd like the gf to be able to learn on it.. Any ideas? I'm not looking new, preferably something relatively cheap.

Rider · 07-13-2009, 04:02 PM

dual sport or SM.

t-homo · 07-13-2009, 04:10 PM

victory.

tached1000rr · 07-13-2009, 04:11 PM

How tall is the girl?

Trip · 07-13-2009, 04:19 PM

Wee Strom/GS/990 ADV or some other adventure tourer.

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Originally Posted by Rider

dual sport or SM.

not a good two up ride, at all, hell it's not a comfortable ride for one person. I still can't feel my butt from the miles I rode my DRZ from bring GM around the area.

shmike · 07-13-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

dual sport or SM.

Reading is key.

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Think I'll be picking up a second bike next season.

I want something that is comfortable 2up. i'll be commuting with it, and I'd like the gf to be able to learn on it.. Any ideas? I'm not looking new, preferably something relatively cheap.

What are you leaning toward?

I remember you mention you may be outgrowing your "need" for a Buell.

Are you think cruiser-ish? UJM? Tourer?

Tmall · 07-13-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Reading is key.

What are you leaning toward?

I remember you mention you may be outgrowing your "need" for a Buell.

Are you think cruiser-ish? UJM? Tourer?

I wouldn't mind a cruiser, but I think that it would be too heavy for her. A decent standard wouldn't hurt. I'd likely use it mostly for highway and a tiny bit of slightly above the speed limit corners.

She's about 5'4" ish. Not a tiny girl.

Rider · 07-13-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Reading is key.

What are you leaning toward?

I remember you mention you may be outgrowing your "need" for a Buell.

Are you think cruiser-ish? UJM? Tourer?

You cant ride 2 up on a dual sport?

Tmall · 07-13-2009, 04:21 PM

How are the fz1,z1000,fz6,919 for passenger comfort?

shmike · 07-13-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

How are the fz1,z1000,fz6,919 for passenger comfort?

My wife has been on the back of a Z1000 and a 919 with me as well as an XB12s.

The seats are better and bigger on the Jap bikes. Other than that they are pretty similar from the back seat. The Honda has undertails which can get a bit warm.

Have you thought about a Triumph Bonneville or Thruxton?

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