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RE: Your favorite motorcycles - banjobart_imp - 02-02-2014
I liked the VTX 1800 so much that I once bought two. I rode one to Alaska with no regrets.
RE: Your favorite motorcycles - Tyke57nz_imp - 02-02-2014
T160V, still remember the frame/engine number after all these years. It was a toss up between a T160V and the CB1100 this time round but common sense and my wife won the day; if I had enough spare cash I would buy a T160 tomorrow just to have it in the shed to sit back look at and to tinker with.
RE: Your favorite motorcycles - calamarichris_imp - 02-07-2014
My 2000 W650 is the light of my life and the fire of my loins. I'm sad Kawasaki only imported them here for two years, and I wish they'd consider importing the W800.
Kick and electric start, bevel-shaft driven cam (much quieter than a camchain, but also finicky), higher finish than the new Bonneville, and the exhaust system is dual-walled so the pipes stay chrome. I've had a lot of bikes and each one has it's faults and virtues, but the W650 is the sweetest bike I've ever ridden.
RE: Your favorite motorcycles - road dog_imp - 02-08-2014
Love that Kwak, Mick. Made my day just seeing it.
RE: Your favorite motorcycles - redbirds_imp - 02-08-2014
(02-07-2014, 11:20 PM)calamarichris_imp Wrote: My 2000 W650 is the light of my life and the fire of my loins. I'm sad Kawasaki only imported them here for two years, and I wish they'd consider importing the W800.
Kick and electric start, bevel-shaft driven cam (much quieter than a camchain, but also finicky), higher finish than the new Bonneville, and the exhaust system is dual-walled so the pipes stay chrome. I've had a lot of bikes and each one has it's faults and virtues, but the W650 is the sweetest bike I've ever ridden.
I too am a big fan of Kawasaki's "better Bonneville". I would be the first in line with a deposit if they decide to bring the W800 here.
Your favorite motorcycles - Cormanus - 02-08-2014
(02-07-2014, 11:20 PM)calamarichris_imp Wrote: My 2000 W650 is the light of my life and the fire of my loins. I'm sad Kawasaki only imported them here for two years, and I wish they'd consider importing the W800.
Kick and electric start, bevel-shaft driven cam (much quieter than a camchain, but also finicky), higher finish than the new Bonneville, and the exhaust system is dual-walled so the pipes stay chrome. I've had a lot of bikes and each one has it's faults and virtues, but the W650 is the sweetest bike I've ever ridden.
Mate. You need a softer seat.
RE: Your favorite motorcycles - Ole - 02-08-2014
(02-02-2014, 10:24 AM)banjobart_imp Wrote: I liked the VTX 1800 so much that I once bought two. I rode one to Alaska with no regrets.
So did I. Put 48,000 miles on this VTX in 3.5 years
great bike never let me down and yes I still miss it,,,,
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Your favorite motorcycles - Cormanus - 02-08-2014
Fantastic pics, Ole.
RE: Your favorite motorcycles - Pterodactyl_imp - 02-08-2014
Agreed, fantastic pictures Ole. And what a ride! And that bear! It looks as though you and the VTX have him bluffed, but I'm damn sure if I saw that critter I'd be on the gas and not look back for a loooong time. The thought of hitting one of those on a bike makes me break out in hysterical laughter. I guess if you survived the collision you wouldn't go back and check on the bear.
(02-07-2014, 11:20 PM)calamarichris_imp Wrote: My 2000 W650 is the light of my life and the fire of my loins. I'm sad Kawasaki only imported them here for two years, and I wish they'd consider importing the W800.
Kick and electric start, bevel-shaft driven cam (much quieter than a camchain, but also finicky), higher finish than the new Bonneville, and the exhaust system is dual-walled so the pipes stay chrome. I've had a lot of bikes and each one has it's faults and virtues, but the W650 is the sweetest bike I've ever ridden.
They are a lovely bike. I have put about 1600kms on a W400 and own a '61 Bonneville (Sky Blue on silver - pre unit), so you can see my attachment to that look. The W600 and W800 have been good sellers here in Oz and are still selling well. My nephew just bought a nice red example, new. Not so the CB, now discontinued here with no '14 models being considered.
Cheers
RE: Your favorite motorcycles - the Ferret - 02-08-2014
Didn't know kaw made a W 400. Does it look like the larger ones?