Your favorite STREET bike?

For me, a BMW R100. Plenty of juice for long interstate hauls, dead-ass reliable, comfortable, and even fun in the twisties. Plus cool.
 
bpro said:
The most fun bike I ever had was my 97 YZ250 2 stroke converted to supermoto. I had plated it when new for racing enduros and decided to reinsure and plate it when I started playing around on the sumo tracks. It was super light, handled amazing, but otherwise was kinda slow and got uncomfortable quick. It was an absolute hoot to take out on the backroads with the local riders and really have fun passing and being passed.
My favorite street bike by far has been my SV1000S. Great torque, reasonable handling and brakes once I upgraded both ends, and added a slipper clutch. Honestly It's a big fun bike to ride, but not exactly the fastest or best handling.
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Almost the same; but a 1999 TL-S that I brought new. A Wilber shock, adequate springs on both ends, made it an all day bike; maybe I should say our “Two up” bike.
The secret bonus; shifting is totally optional; she thinks we are going too fast when I use the shifter.
 
SundaySocial said:
Almost the same; but a 1999 TL-S that I brought new. A Wilber shock, adequate springs on both ends, made it an all day bike; maybe I should say our “Two up” bike.
The secret bonus; shifting is totally optional; she thinks we are going too fast when I use the shifter.
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Traxxion fork kit, upgraded rotors, pads and lines, custom JRI triple click shock. All to fix shortcomings. LSL top clamp and bars for comfort. I also replaced the stock torque assist clutch with a much improved 2014 V Strom "slipper". I purchased it used because I had my annual fall ride was coming up and I couIt's just fast enough to be fun, just comfortable for a 2-300 mile day in the twisties and just does whatever I need it to do. The big red pig is perfect for me.
 
turner38 said:
That’s one reason the ZRX is still my favorite. It does stuff wrong, it is carbed and has to be warmed up, I still need to tweak the needles a hair, it flexes and bitches when I get to pushing too hard and reminds me it’s time to slow down.

Bottom line it has personality.
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First bike I ever took on an expressway was my uncles black zrx and that thing impressed the heck outta me. Was hooked immediately. Great bikes.

These days I kinda want a street glide or a road glide with big front fairing and speakers. But I know better. I'll end up using it 1 summer then it will sit, I'd rather ride bicycle or go fishing. Less problems,
 
SundaySocial said:
Almost the same; but a 1999 TL-S that I brought new. A Wilber shock, adequate springs on both ends, made it an all day bike; maybe I should say our “Two up” bike.
The secret bonus; shifting is totally optional; she thinks we are going too fast when I use the shifter.
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I had a '97 that I bought new....Broke it and my leg in half at the GAP in '98. Bought it back from insurance and bought a new frame from Suz/Japan and turned it into a HWT twins race bike.

Loved the sound with the D&D thumpers on it. Power wheelies were so easy.

I often think about finding one again.
 
This is a great question, I'll have to go back and read through all the responses. I have 4 older sport bikes from the 90's. My favorite for comfort and overall ease of riding is my F2. Just wish it had about double the HP. Well, double the torque rather.
 
1. RD400. Toomeys, programmable CDI ign, 30mm Keihins with oil pump connected, 17 inch wheels. Discard 30+ pounds of junk.

2. Clapped out SV with road rash everywhere.
 
TLR67 said:
Haven’t been on the street in almost 20 years but when I was’ outside the TLR I loved riding the ZRX 11 and 1200’s
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Right on. Loved mine.
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Dave K said:
Thanks a ton. Now I’m looking for one with plans on how to totally ruin it.

Those Showa forks off of the wsbk bike my buddy has, adjustable triples, a loud as f exhaust. . .

Paint it metal flake blue like a 60s dune buggy.

at least I didn’t mod my 851 to ruin it when I had it because it was a pile of shit stock. :D
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A really clean, almost stock one popped near me. I can hold it for you until you can get it picked up. https://www.facebook.com/share/16J3EW4ZTv/

It is a twin to Acree's and mine. Sam will say it's fine!
 
Elmer, you're killing me. I think I either want a BMW Z3 roadster or an older TT and a DRZ400SM.

I'm lost, I need a crappy little pick up because I'm stupid.

and I'm still retarded for a A3 5 door. . .
 
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