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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1480 on: March 14, 2019, 02:03:53 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on March 14, 2019, 01:00:41 am
Edmonton had its first motorcycle fatality of the year. :’(

Edit: it was a road rage incident, road and weather conditions had nothing to do with the incident.


Looking for story details, nothing coming up.  You have a link?

I'm not surprised by this.  With the weather getting better and the roads in good condition now people are driving like rabid animals.  There was an older woman in a Ford Escape on the Henday yesterday just changing lanes as she pleased, even if there was a car directly beside her.  At least three people had to make pretty dicey moves to avoid a collision that I saw in the short time I was on the freeway.  ZFG.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1481 on: March 14, 2019, 02:54:14 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on March 14, 2019, 02:03:53 pm
Quote from: DKaz on March 14, 2019, 01:00:41 am
Edmonton had its first motorcycle fatality of the year. :’(

Edit: it was a road rage incident, road and weather conditions had nothing to do with the incident.


Looking for story details, nothing coming up.  You have a link?

I'm not surprised by this.  With the weather getting better and the roads in good condition now people are driving like rabid animals.  There was an older woman in a Ford Escape on the Henday yesterday just changing lanes as she pleased, even if there was a car directly beside her.  At least three people had to make pretty dicey moves to avoid a collision that I saw in the short time I was on the freeway.  ZFG.

With drivers like that we need autonomous cars!  ;D
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1482 on: March 14, 2019, 03:36:49 pm »
since we're talking about bikes again, Triumph's new Speed Twin looks pretty sweet...$13,300 in black or $13,800 in red or silver (i like the silver one myself).

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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1483 on: March 14, 2019, 03:46:04 pm »
^pretty retro/old school looking... I like it!!!
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1484 on: March 14, 2019, 04:05:46 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on March 14, 2019, 02:03:53 pm
Quote from: DKaz on March 14, 2019, 01:00:41 am
Edmonton had its first motorcycle fatality of the year. :’(

Edit: it was a road rage incident, road and weather conditions had nothing to do with the incident.


Looking for story details, nothing coming up.  You have a link?

I'm not surprised by this.  With the weather getting better and the roads in good condition now people are driving like rabid animals.  There was an older woman in a Ford Escape on the Henday yesterday just changing lanes as she pleased, even if there was a car directly beside her.  At least three people had to make pretty dicey moves to avoid a collision that I saw in the short time I was on the freeway.  ZFG.

This was from the people who rode with him, saying that the driver suddenly slowed down rapidly for no reason, straddling two lanes of traffic. So was it extreme negligence or road rage?

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/motorcyclist-in-henday-crash-dies-1.4336165

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Police said a Dodge Journey was southbound on the Henday, when the vehicle slowed down suddenly and was straddling two lanes. A motorcycle then hit the back rear passenger side of the SUV.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1485 on: March 14, 2019, 04:20:11 pm »
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 14, 2019, 03:36:49 pm
since we're talking about bikes again, Triumph's new Speed Twin looks pretty sweet...$13,300 in black or $13,800 in red or silver (i like the silver one myself).



I love it. I have to admit the Triumph line seems to have a large variety of very similar (but good) looking bikes. If I ever go bigger than my TU it would be a Triumph.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1486 on: March 14, 2019, 04:36:27 pm »
^^I like it....but have no idea why you'd spend that kind of $$ over a Duke 790 (or Triumph Street Triple)...other than nostalgia.  If that's the case, you aren't too far removed from Harley dudes...
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1487 on: March 14, 2019, 04:42:51 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on March 14, 2019, 04:36:27 pm
^^I like it....but have no idea why you'd spend that kind of $$ over a Duke 790 (or Triumph Street Triple)...other than nostalgia.  If that's the case, you aren't too far removed from Harley dudes...
because i'm not looking to do this  :P:



i'd prefer a more relaxed ride, with a bit of pep when needed.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1488 on: March 14, 2019, 04:45:10 pm »
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 14, 2019, 04:42:51 pm


i'd prefer a more relaxed ride, with a bit of pep when needed.

You don't have to ride like that.

Go read some of the 790 reviews.  Knocking it out of the park.  Lightweight, comfortable, fantastic engine, etc.  I'll be surprised if it isn't Bike of The Year.

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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1489 on: March 14, 2019, 04:47:12 pm »


For me a motorcycle should have that "standard" look. The hybrid alien looking ones are of not a lot of interest to me. Performance is not the top priority (obviously with my choice of a 16hp TU250X). I know it is shallow and silly but I am ok with it.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1490 on: March 14, 2019, 04:49:55 pm »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on March 14, 2019, 04:47:12 pm


For me a motorcycle should have that "standard" look. The hybrid alien looking ones are of not a lot of interest to me. Performance is not the top priority (obviously with my choice of a 16hp TU250X). I know it is shallow and silly but I am ok with it.

There's going to be some more retro bikes coming from the Big 4....

Kawasaki has the W800 and W800 Cafe.  ~$10K



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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1491 on: March 14, 2019, 04:50:43 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on March 14, 2019, 04:36:27 pm
^^I like it....but have no idea why you'd spend that kind of $$ over a Duke 790 (or Triumph Street Triple)...other than nostalgia.  If that's the case, you aren't too far removed from Harley dudes...

There’s the Vitapilen 701 related to the Duke if people want that classic look. Not sure how it compares $$$ wise.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1492 on: March 14, 2019, 04:51:45 pm »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on March 14, 2019, 04:47:12 pm
For me a motorcycle should have that "standard" look. The hybrid alien looking ones are of not a lot of interest to me. Performance is not the top priority (obviously with my choice of a 16hp TU250X). I know it is shallow and silly but I am ok with it.

I thought your TU250X would have more than 16 HP being fuel injected.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1493 on: March 14, 2019, 04:52:08 pm »
KTMs are known for hard seats...and it isn't THAT much cheaper at $12,466...don't get me wrong, the 20 year younger me would be all over this...looks to have about 103 HP and weighs about 400 lbs (that's nuts), but i'm not sure i'd enjoy such a machine today...keep in mind, i really like scooters.  :)
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1494 on: March 14, 2019, 04:55:06 pm »
Yamaha retro Scrambler

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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1495 on: March 14, 2019, 04:55:53 pm »
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 14, 2019, 04:52:08 pm
...keep in mind, i really like scooters.  :)

Am still irritated the 530DX isn't coming to North America....
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1496 on: March 14, 2019, 04:56:58 pm »
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on March 14, 2019, 04:52:08 pm
KTMs are known for hard seats...and it isn't THAT much cheaper at $12,466...don't get me wrong, the 20 year younger me would be all over this...looks to have about 103 HP and weighs about 400 lbs (that's nuts), but i'm not sure i'd enjoy such a machine today...keep in mind, i really like scooters.  :)

It's cheaper when you factor in all the tech......
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1497 on: March 14, 2019, 05:26:25 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on March 14, 2019, 04:55:06 pm
Yamaha retro Scrambler



Nice! I like it! It has a mid 70's look!  :D
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1498 on: March 14, 2019, 05:27:22 pm »
^^It's cool, huh?
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #1499 on: March 14, 2019, 05:30:06 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on March 14, 2019, 04:51:45 pm
Quote from: Arthur Dent on March 14, 2019, 04:47:12 pm
For me a motorcycle should have that "standard" look. The hybrid alien looking ones are of not a lot of interest to me. Performance is not the top priority (obviously with my choice of a 16hp TU250X). I know it is shallow and silly but I am ok with it.

I thought your TU250X would have more than 16 HP being fuel injected.

It does! I was 0.1hp off.  :rofl2:

Power   16.1 bhp (12.0 kW) @ 7200 rpm
Torque   12.54 lb⋅ft (17.00 N⋅m) @ 4500 rpm

It is an older, understressed design they added fuel injection to.
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