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Post by Marshall on Dec 3, 2020 10:29:59 GMT -5
I've been looking at motorcycles again. So far this year I've ridden: Harley Heritage Classic, Triumph Bonneville, Kawasaki Vulcan S, Yamaha Bolt, Honda VT1100, and an Indian Scout 60. I looked at a Vulcan 900 Custom yesterday. But they (shop) don't let people take test rides. I've got a line on an old Honda Magna. But they are OLD! But then I see on-line that Honda is introducing a new bigger Rebel; the Rebel 1100. So I checked out some videos. I like the styling of the old Rebels, but 250cc, and 500cc, aren't going to cut it for road trips. But this new model looks EXCITING.
Look out Harley !
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Post by Marshall on Dec 3, 2020 10:35:15 GMT -5
And the MSRP is less than $10k.
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Post by millring on Dec 3, 2020 10:56:57 GMT -5
I would name it "Rebel McEntire"
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Post by fauxmaha on Dec 3, 2020 11:07:38 GMT -5
Does it have a cause?
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Post by Marshall on Dec 3, 2020 11:09:00 GMT -5
I would name it "Rebel McEntire" They are portraying it a bit as a chick bike. It weighs under 500 lb. Should be very maneuverable. But an 1100 cc high performance engine should make it a beast when you want it to be. Japanese mfrs are going hard at the younger generations. And Indian is making tough competition for Harley in the bruiser-cruiser category. Harley put a lot of effort into their e-bike, the Live Wire, as an attack on the youngsters. But reviews on that are not going well. Could be tough sledding. Speaking of sledding, Indian is made by Polaris, and they've got snowmobiles and watersports to diversify their recreational motoring portfolio. What has Harley got except potato, potato, potatoes?
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Post by Marshall on Dec 3, 2020 11:10:04 GMT -5
Yes, to win the hearts of the next generation of motorcyclists.
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Post by Marshall on Dec 3, 2020 11:20:47 GMT -5
The Chicago Motorcycle Show is still scheduled for February. We'll see if the pandemic cancels that. The official release date for the new Rebel is January, so I expect they'll have some at the motorcycle show, if it comes off. I go every year just to gawk. I hope to get a chance to see it this Feb.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2020 11:26:44 GMT -5
We just buried another officer last month who was killed on his Harley. He was doing everything right, and a truck blew a stop sign right in front of him. He left a widow, who spent a week in the hospital as she was on back, two daughters and a step daughter behind.
Cool bike, though.
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Post by Marshall on Dec 3, 2020 11:30:15 GMT -5
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Post by Marshall on Dec 3, 2020 11:36:34 GMT -5
In a way, that's part of what I like about riding; the total awareness you have to have at all times. Being in the moment. Most all the time, I'm VERY aware of what's going on around me. That means watching and sensing what other vehicles and pedestrians are going to do in any situation; watching another vehicle approaching an intersection to figure out if they are gong to stop or not. Of course, even that awareness is not infallible. And lapses are not forgiving.
Yeah, that's sad.
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Post by coachdoc on Dec 3, 2020 11:40:58 GMT -5
Nope. That's not how it works. Not if you're hep, Jack.
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Post by coachdoc on Dec 3, 2020 11:45:23 GMT -5
We just buried another officer last month who was killed on his Harley. He was doing everything right, and a truck blew a stop sign right in front of him. He left a widow, who spent a week in the hospital as she was on back, two daughters and a step daughter behind. Cool bike, though. 3 times I was about to buy a bike. Each time an acquaintance or friend was killed while riding. The 3rd time was Suzy Griffin the head nurse of the E.D. I was working in as an orderly. She was so sweet, and so beloved in our hospital. That did it. Never contemplated one again.
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Post by Marshall on Dec 3, 2020 12:07:36 GMT -5
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on Dec 3, 2020 12:17:13 GMT -5
The thing is this. When I was in high school, you could drive a motorcycle with a displacement up to 250cc with a learners permit at age 15 and a half. I bought a used Honda 50 Sport, and used it to zoom around the beach and stuff, loved it. But the traffic was typical for 1966 S Cal, and now the traffic is 2021, and the roads are mostly the same. Imho riding today is much more dangerous than it was in the 60s. I enjoy the Vespa, but I only ride it early mornings when traffic is light. And I think those days are numbered.
Mike
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Dec 3, 2020 12:25:15 GMT -5
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Post by amanajoe on Dec 3, 2020 12:25:15 GMT -5
I had bought a rebel 250 for my then wife back in 1985. She didn't want to ride on the back of the Sabre (same engine a the v65 magna in a upright normal riding position).
I, of course, road it home and she took the riding class (also taught on rebel 250s). I think she road it a few times and that was that. Total sale price out the door was $900. Sold it a year later for $700.
A friend started riding with me and bought the 450 rebel. It was a nice little bike.
I see that they have updated them to a 300, 600 and now 1100. Taking styling cues from the new Harley design.
Too bad I can't ride anymore. I'd buy a 600 just to tool around the countryside and forth back and forth from work.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2020 13:00:44 GMT -5
We just buried another officer last month who was killed on his Harley. He was doing everything right, and a truck blew a stop sign right in front of him. He left a widow, who spent a week in the hospital as she was on back, two daughters and a step daughter behind. Cool bike, though. 3 times I was about to buy a bike. Each time an acquaintance or friend was killed while riding. The 3rd time was Suzy Griffin the head nurse of the E.D. I was working in as an orderly. She was so sweet, and so beloved in our hospital. That did it. Never contemplated one again. Yessir. I get accused of being overly cautious sometimes, and told that I probably need a little more adventure in my life. My stock reply is, "Ever been on the receiving end of mortars or rockets?"
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Post by gbacklin on Dec 3, 2020 14:19:11 GMT -5
I always wanted one. Most of my friends had one, but mom would not allow it. Later when I got married, wife would not allow it. My mom had a good reason. She had one brother who was in the army in WW II. He survived the combat overseas. He said he wanted to get home to his Indian. He also promised my grandmother; who didnt want him riding one, that the minute I get a scratch on it mom, I will stop riding. Well one weekend he wanted to make the trip from Illinois to California on his Indian. He asked a army buddy if he wanted to make the trip. His buddy agreed. So Joe and his friend started off and rather than riding side by side, Joe would ride in front of his friend. The weather was very hot during the day, so they chose to travel at night when it was cooler. Joe had told his friend that for any reason you see my brake lights come on unexpectedly, pull off the road immediately. Well as fate would have it one night Joe's brakes went on unexpectedly and his friend rode off into a small ditch. Unfortunately what happened was that a black horse had jumped the fence and ran directly in front of Joe. Joe hit the horse straight on and his bike went under and according to his friend kept going for a short time without a rider. Joe was killed on impact. To make matters worse, the owner of the horse actually tried to sue my grandmother for the loss of his horse. It didn't get very far. His friend had the task of relaying all that happened, back to my grandmother. Here is a picture of Joe and his Indian.
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Post by coachdoc on Dec 3, 2020 14:23:23 GMT -5
As reluctant as I am to get a bike, when it’s your time, it’s your time.
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Post by RickW on Dec 3, 2020 14:28:26 GMT -5
I spent 10 years with bikes, most of my 20s. Had 3, the last an absolute monster performance back. Went to California twice on them. Wrote articles for a Canadian motorcycle mag for several years.
I almost died too many times. Some my fault, some others fault. Every spring, I think, damn I’d love to ride again. Then I remember that I rode that much for 10 years, and I’m still alive, and have all my arms and legs attached, and go, nah. It’s good.
And 2 out of the 3 were stolen.
But...since I had a bike,, I don’t get too excited about hot cars anymore. Because once you’ve had a bike, everything else is just a car.
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Post by epaul on Dec 3, 2020 14:32:24 GMT -5
Speaking of sledding, Indian is made by Polaris, and they've got snowmobiles and watersports to diversify their recreational motoring portfolio. What has Harley got except potato, potato, potatoes? And Polaris is headquartered in Roseau, MN, a great town with a population of just under 3,000. Polaris was started in Roseau and as it has grown, it has been very, very good to its home town. As has Marvin Windows to its birthtown, nearby Warroad, MN (population 2,800). And as has Artic Cat and Digi-Key to their hometown, Thief River Falls, MN (population 9,000). These locally birthed, run, and owned businesses have kept northern MN families and towns alive. (buy the Indian, Marshall. Honda doesn't need your money.)
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