jxedwards Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Looks like the wife will let me buy a bike at the end of the year when 1 of my insurance policies matures (unlike myself).Been some 10 years or so since I had a bike so way out of touch.However I fancy 2 at the moment.1) moto Guzzi California2) BMW R1200 C Montauk.So come give me the votes which 1 would you choose? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 2007 Triumph Tiger...............................................[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I would say either. The Guzzi is a poor finish unreliable beast and the R1200C the most unpopular BMW ever made (don't make them anymore though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Gixxer Thou - easier to get the front wheel up........[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 At the risk of repeating myself, try one of these, you'll love it..............[IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/2007Tiger.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 But Gary, it has a chain! His choise of bikes are not quite that old fashioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 [:)][:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jxedwards Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Gents,Thanks for the advice food for thought.My rational behind the choice is, I saw the BMW and immediately liked the look of it. The technical merits of the bike speed handling etc not really much of a concern for me as it will just be used for sunny afternoon rides on my own as wifey refuses to sit behind me.Moto Guzzi, I have always liked the look of it. Again I know the have a reputation of unreliability but since they are now tied to Aprilla i belive it has improved.Not sure if I will buy a new or 2ndhand Guzzi. Obviously the BMW would be 2nd hand.Triumph well would be patriotic!!! Any other choices?I will certainly test ride all options before buying as at 6ft 2", sorry 1.88m and 18 stone plus height etc play a part.Many thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 [quote user="jxedwards"]I will certainly test ride all options before buying as at 6ft 2", sorry 1.88m and 18 stone plus height etc play a part.[/quote]Hey. you're in Harley territory there........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Harley Davison = Massey Fergason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 [IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/Hasrleyformen.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jxedwards Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 Urrgghh!I can appreciate these machines but cannot ever imagine getting my leg over one!Thanks for the suggestion however! How about the new Guzzihttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Moto-Guzzi/Moto-Guzzi-Bellagio-2007-current/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry1956 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Hi all, if it was me it would be the BMW, I have a few classic,s a BSA and a T120R, also a trophy 900 picked up for £500 used for playing around on when the suns out. My french neighbour as a harley in police spec complete with lights and so on, great fun, yes I know the engines are not good, but it does sound great and I have always wanted one, and its all about having fun, is it not. michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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