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  1. 12-11-2005, 04:17 AM #1
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    knowing a few blokes that ride bikes,what is it that once you riden a v twin you have one a while then think not sure about this ,go and sell it ,get the latest thing normally a jap four, hate the thing after a month and then get another twin, 4 guys i know have done that. none can give a good reason . the only reason i can give is that when i get on a 4 it feels lifeless. i know when your giving it shit it does move 7000 to 14000 rpm fast ok, but twins its the banging shuddering resonating everywere plus surging to go constant,its alive ,love it and when you pass your mates and they say oh shit when you come past every were shook ,ye ha that does it for me .on the forth twin now and no looking back.
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  2. 12-15-2005, 03:41 PM #2
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    Twins give your seat a swift kick, and the fours I've ridden build their power. To do a good pass on a four banger it seems like you want to drop two gears, and on the twin- just twist the wrist. I've only been on a 2003 R6 though, but it seemed very sedate with the power only building to grin levels over 10,000rpm.
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  3. 12-22-2005, 02:03 PM #3
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    The big fun & grin factor is definately in V twins but if its adrenalin rush youre after it has to be inline straight 4's. Having just part ext a 2004 R1 for my new Tuono factory i naar what they are both like. Anyone who aint had a proper go on an R1 should try it sometime just to see what the difference is like.Having said that after riding an R1 missile at 12500 revs its nice to come back to reallity and have some great fun on the V twins.
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  4. 01-10-2006, 10:14 AM #4
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    What the *uck are you trying to say??????
    My guess is that you have realized what a broad torque curve feels like

    More usable power down low.
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  5. 01-14-2006, 01:42 AM #5
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    I'm saying , if you want to go at 100 & stupid mph all the time , ride an R1, if not, ride a V twin , COMPREHENDE ?
    The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
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  6. 01-16-2006, 10:48 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by ARAIHEAD
    I'm saying , if you want to go at 100 & stupid mph all the time , ride an R1, if not, ride a V twin , COMPREHENDE ?

    Not you! the first post,
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  7. 01-16-2006, 06:42 PM #7
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    This is getting more like a thread for the Rowdy Biker Bar...
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  8. 01-21-2006, 06:18 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by RZRob
    As for the pound/dollar conversion, roughly 50 pounds equal 100 dollars - including shipping . That's usually the way I figure it when eBaying.

    As for $8,500 for the '02, just my opinion, but that's too much for the early style when the new style exists. I'd forever have buyer's remorse when people show up on their new style bikes.

    I guess I can say this on our forum, but would probably get blasted on the older bike forum.

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  9. 01-26-2006, 12:13 PM #9
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    45 2v

    Is there any word out on that 45 2V?
    What is the weight?
    Is it a 2 Stroke?
    How much HP?

    Tell me more; I am eager to hear.
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  11. 01-29-2006, 02:19 PM #11
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    the first post
    not trying to say a lot and not irish either.
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  12. 02-06-2006, 01:01 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aprilia=Thumper
    Not you! the first post,
    Are you Irish too!!!!!
    VERY ENGLISH & PROUD OF THE FACT !!!
    The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
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