If there were no Airheads
- Zombie Master
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If there were no Airheads
Lets say there was a motorcycle virus, and all the airheads disappeared. What would you ride?
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Re: If there were no Airheads
Are you talking about BMW airheads?
This one is, technically an airhead.
Since I like them [BMW airheads], you know I like quirky, so, Yamaha XV920 RH
Besides the enclosed chain (I would rather have the shaft drive the Euros got), I really like the little storage compartment in the rear.
Centerstand, too! But of course, this was 1981...
This one is, technically an airhead.
Since I like them [BMW airheads], you know I like quirky, so, Yamaha XV920 RH
Besides the enclosed chain (I would rather have the shaft drive the Euros got), I really like the little storage compartment in the rear.
Centerstand, too! But of course, this was 1981...
Rob V
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Re: If there were no Airheads
That's an interesting choice. Only a BMW can be an "Airhead," just as a "Panhead" is a Harley. An enclosed chain drive should really be the best drive system. My first bike a Puch had an enclosed drive chain.
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Re: If there were no Airheads
Guzzi. I've always liked those 1100 sports from the early 90's.Zombie Master wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:08 pm Lets say there was a motorcycle virus, and all the airheads disappeared. What would you ride?
Cheers, Steve
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
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Re: If there were no Airheads
Daytona 675. Not that I've ever ridden one.
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Re: If there were no Airheads
I'd ride a 2012 BMW R1200GS
Re: If there were no Airheads
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mpo ... 63464.htmlSteveD wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:39 amGuzzi. I've always liked those 1100 sports from the early 90's.Zombie Master wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:08 pm Lets say there was a motorcycle virus, and all the airheads disappeared. What would you ride?
Rob V
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Re: If there were no Airheads
Yea Guzzis are an obvious choice for Airhead riders. Had one myself.
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Re: If there were no Airheads
Jeff (ME109) had one, I've had one too.
Cheers, Steve
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Re: If there were no Airheads
Toss between...
• Suzuki SV650 "V-Strom"
• Triumph 3-cylinder ~1000cc (most probably an ST)
• BMW Oilhead or Hexhead GS
Nothing Italian. No K bikes. No 4-cylinder anything. No Harley or Buell. I highly prefer European twins, 900-1000cc.
• Suzuki SV650 "V-Strom"
• Triumph 3-cylinder ~1000cc (most probably an ST)
• BMW Oilhead or Hexhead GS
Nothing Italian. No K bikes. No 4-cylinder anything. No Harley or Buell. I highly prefer European twins, 900-1000cc.
After 20 years as a professional bike mechanic and 30 years as an engineer I know just enough to be dangerous !