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[skiddish9999]

This was recent so it couldn't be the same bike then.

[taco]

Well I've been itching and got the green light to pick up another bike but now I don't know what the heck I want anymore I was gonna get a 690 smc but then I also thought about a street bob I know they are totally different beasts!! Just look at this beauty that has caught my eye

[StJimmy666]

I don't see the appeal of cruisers. Purely looks wise.

[taco]

The thing is all my buddies ride Harley's. I mean I guess it doesn't really matter as long as ya ride. My last bike was a aprilia sxv450 supermoto it was a great bike but high maintenance. The 690 smc is similar but totally more practical than the ape. Use wise I'd probably just use it on weekends and occasionally ride it to work on Fridays to beat the traffic on the way home

[Lohman446]

This is what I learned about buying a Harley: It makes absolutely no sense. However, once you have decided you want one nothing else will fill that want.

[Mr. Hick]

Originally Posted by Lohman446

This is what I learned about buying a Harley: It makes absolutely no sense. However, once you have decided you want one nothing else will fill that want.

That's exactly it. Luckily harleys are pretty stout bikes, and are fairly trouble free these days. I treat my 07 very poorly and it has given me absolutely no reason to regret buying it. Ride wise, you don't hear anyone calling a hyabusa a "road sofa." Cruisers are perfect for people that just want to ride easy and enjoy themselves.

[Lohman446]

In my garage I currently have an 2005 Yamaha XT225, 2005 Honda 919 Hornet, and a 2007 Superglide. Granted the Harley is the newest to me and that flavors my opinion to some extent but it is the most enjoyable to ride.

[splattttttt]

Originally Posted by shadow_772

I'm trying to keep myself from picking up a 600 about a year. I haven't ridden a streetbike much, and I know it would be much better to pick up a 250 first. Especially because I don't want to just be one of those "check out my bike" guys who can barely handle their bikes. Riding fast is no issue, I want to REALLY learn to ride then bump up to a 600. So that way I can really handle it much better than just holding on for the ride...
Well, hopefully this thread will still be around then, I will probably be coming to you all to convince me not to buy a 600. Hopefully I won't lack the common sense I have now...

I raced for three seasons in the middle class division. I learned hot to drift a sport bike riding enduro.
If you have access to dirt?, you should consider a small displacement dirt bike to learn with.

[taco]

Originally Posted by taco

The thing is all my buddies ride Harley's. I mean I guess it doesn't really matter as long as ya ride. My last bike was a aprilia sxv450 supermoto it was a great bike but high maintenance. The 690 smc is similar but totally more practical than the ape. Use wise I'd probably just use it on weekends and occasionally ride it to work on Fridays to beat the traffic on the way home

F that I'm getting the 690 smc off in search for one

[chopper duke]

Originally Posted by Mr. Hick

Cruisers are perfect for people that just want to ride easy and enjoy themselves.

This! Some nights I used to get on my bike and just ride. Just me and the road. Clear my head and get some "ME" time. Weather has been so awesome lately I wish I had a bike just so I could hit the road again. Just waste a tank of gas riding with no where to go and all night to get there.