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Started by Travman, January 21, 2010, 02:53:00 AM

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DRKWNG

#1650
November 26, 2011, 07:27:09 AM
And the sugar fountain fairy swore so hard when she came to super-size that stale hope soybean; liiiike a homeless German woman. Who is this super-sizing spirit-crushing femme? And tell her I'll break a tree root up in her shrimp.

Being faster than you thought possible…it feels good. No, screw thatâ€"it feels like shotgunning a gallon of adrenaline and chasing it with an all-night orgy aboard a burning Viking boat.

Travman

#1651
November 26, 2011, 04:25:58 PM Last Edit: November 26, 2011, 04:36:20 PM by Travman

zarn02

#1652
November 27, 2011, 01:02:56 AM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 25, 2011, 12:07:56 PM




I, uh... hm...

The tail section. What is up with that weird notch cut-out on the bottom?

And, for me, the tank and tail are too small. They don't balance the bike visually. The motor is this gigantic lump hanging below, and the rear wheel/tire looks enormous with that minuscule seat and tail.

. . . .

Also, I just noticed that this is an unfinished bike. Maybe a set of carbs and some exhaust will bulk it up and balance it.
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Pip

#1653
November 27, 2011, 02:34:13 PM
Quote from: 1KDS on November 25, 2011, 12:07:56 PM




:o

I, on the other hand, am in love with this bike. It is the very bare essence of a motorcycle.
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Wouldn't fat air be easier to disappear into?

Travman

#1654
November 27, 2011, 03:48:31 PM Last Edit: November 27, 2011, 05:09:13 PM by Travman
Stopped at a Polaris/Victory shop in Everett, PA.  I was glad to see they started carrying Aprilla and Guzzi.  I thought both of these were beautiful.
V7 Classic

Griso SE

yamifixer

#1655
November 28, 2011, 08:58:22 AM
Quote from: Travman on November 27, 2011, 03:48:31 PM
Stopped at a Polaris/Victory shop in Everett, PA.  
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Everett??? I was in Bedford this weekend. I had no idea there was a guzzi dealer nearby. I realy want to bring my bike and ride around there someday.

PS. love the new Griso se
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ducatiz

#1656
November 28, 2011, 10:40:46 AM
This is the last bike made by Ducati before being purchased by Cagiva.

It was restyled into the Cagiva Alazzurra.




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Speeddog

#1657
November 28, 2011, 11:17:11 AM
No wonder they were in financial trouble.
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Curmudgeon

#1658
November 28, 2011, 11:40:31 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on November 28, 2011, 11:17:11 AM
No wonder they were in financial trouble.

:)

Cop bike. You could still get an SL, etc., etc...
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ducatiz

#1659
November 28, 2011, 11:49:30 AM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on November 28, 2011, 11:40:31 AM
:)

Cop bike. You could still get an SL, etc., etc...

Yup, the TLs were designed mainly for municipal use.  See that huge-ass bracket around the back?  hang your radio right off of that.

It has that funky retro feel.

I am getting one.. :-)
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"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Curmudgeon

#1660
November 28, 2011, 12:42:53 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 28, 2011, 11:49:30 AM
I am getting one.. :-)

Thought you already got a 600 for your wife? Is my Halfsheimers kicking in again?!  ;)
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ducatiz

#1661
November 28, 2011, 02:46:14 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on November 28, 2011, 12:42:53 PM
Thought you already got a 600 for your wife? Is my Halfsheimers kicking in again?!  ;)

that's the 600ss that she wont touch!  all the hasslethat bike took!

the SS is about 40 lbs lighter than the TL.
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Curmudgeon

#1662
November 28, 2011, 03:26:33 PM

Had to look that one up! If I could still bend that way, I'd make you an offer. I LOVE featherweight Ducatis!  ;)
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ducatiz

#1664
November 29, 2011, 06:34:27 AM








Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.
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