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by Gatineau_Guy
Sat May 10, 2008 4:30 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Sportster
Replies: 11
Views: 4463

Re: Sportster

I am getting into riding again, and i am dead set on getting a xl1200n sportster nightster. I am 6'1'' and weigh about 300lbs and everyone i talk to tells me a sportster is too small. please give me your opinon. My wife's bike is an 07 883 Custom. I enjoy riding it and I am 6'2" and around 190...
by Gatineau_Guy
Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:52 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: "Copper Top" 105th HD Sporty...
Replies: 15
Views: 6517

DustyJacket wrote:I like it
Ditto
by Gatineau_Guy
Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:15 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: The HD Sportster
Replies: 11
Views: 3753

Re: The HD Sportster

Ive been pondering buying a new bike next season, something in the $5-7k range. I havent considered an HD before but I must admit for $6595 the sportster 883 has some pretty nice features. (Belt drive, fuel injection, self adjusting valves, etc.) But ive heard people say that the sportster is top h...
by Gatineau_Guy
Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:31 am
Forum: Motorcycle Reviews
Topic: Opinions on Bonneville / Sportster
Replies: 24
Views: 19969

Re: Opinions on Bonneville / Sportster

(I did search , could not find definitive Opinions on the Bonneville America) Hello , I'm looking to buy a small cruiser and need some advice , the two bikes I'm digging are 07 Sportster 883L & Triumph Bonneville America , anyone have any opinions on how these two bikes compare to each other or...
by Gatineau_Guy
Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:51 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: 2007 Harley Fat Boy
Replies: 5
Views: 5487

Every Man & his Dog has a Fatboy...why join the Herd? (OK, I know you like it, fair enough) In reality though, the Road king is the best 'all round' H-D. A Far superior ride than any Softail. I had 2 Softails in my day & I'd never go back. Having said that, I also test rode an 07 Fatty &...
by Gatineau_Guy
Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Picture/Video of the Day
Replies: 114
Views: 62302

I went for a ride to Mt. Tremblant with some friends on Saturday. Nothing to fancy about the shot but I like it.


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by Gatineau_Guy
Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: 2007 Harley Fat Boy
Replies: 5
Views: 5487

Yep, that will be a tough decision trying to decide between the two. Of course, you know what MY preference would be... :wink: :) The lack of foot room on the heel-toe shifter side is a common complaint. There is an aftermarket fix available that replaces the rear shift lever with a longer one. Som...
by Gatineau_Guy
Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:04 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: 2007 Harley Fat Boy
Replies: 5
Views: 5487

2007 Harley Fat Boy

I was able to go the Harley Ride days at the dealership here in Gatineau yesterday. I only had time for 1 ride so I had narrowed it down to the Street Bob or the Fat Boy (both are bikes that appeal to me in terms of looks - I've actually wanted a Fat Boy since I was 16.). The Fat Boy was available w...
by Gatineau_Guy
Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:31 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Dual Purpose Bike
Replies: 15
Views: 5765

I took a BMW F650 X Country for a demo ride a while bike. It is fairly light and gives the impression of being off-road capable. It does handle well on the highway and in town. We never did any trail riding on the demo though. It would be a little more pricey than the DRZ400SM. You can also get a su...
by Gatineau_Guy
Thu May 31, 2007 11:54 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Anyone been to a "demo ride?"
Replies: 19
Views: 6083

I've been to a few recently (Victory and BMW - Harley is in two weeks). The demo rides are usually, from my experience, about 30-40 minutes long in a variety of settings (in town, secondary highway, freeway). They have a set route that the group of bikes follows. There is usually one or two of each ...