Steel Breez, for insurance, traditionally, Progressive gives good rates. I'm getting a better rate with USAA. Might have to be affiliated with the military to get them, but they are cheap as hell for me. As for the bike, I went more with style and uniqueness over pure performance. That said, most bikes nowadays are really good, and like JaxHarley said, it depends more on the rider. Incidently, I went out yesterday with about 10 other Jap bikes Ninjas, R600, and Suzukes, and a VFR. The Trumpet can deal with them all. The kicker is, all the other riders, and the lookers on, couldn't stop from checking out my baby. It's a no brainer dude! And BTW, since it is a Brit bike, that alone may save you on insurance. Pics of my bike at photos.yahoo.com/ulmergeddon

Good luck!

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US ARMY DRILL SERGEANT
HOOAH!!

HIS:
00 HD F-150: Clear corners, bug deflector and ventvisors
00 Triumph Daytona 955i

HERS:
01 Nissan Pathfinder
00 Buell Blast

 

Guess what guys... I WORK AT TOYS R' US!!!

can you say; DISCOUNT!

and we currently have no 2000 hd diecast but we do have 4 2001's...

let me know if interested

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TRUCK
White 00' XLT 4.2 Auto Sport
Regular cab Styleside
3.55 non-limited slip
Superchip
Airaid FIPK
custom ported STOCK throttle body

PC
Thunderbird 1.1ghz @ 1.33ghz
Abit KT7A-Raid
384mb Kingmax PC-150 ram
60gig IBM 75gxp RAID array
Geforce2 GTS 64mb

 

"Of course the fact my bike has about 36000 mile on it I'll change all the bearings,seals ect,+ have the bottom end balaned for the new pistons(944 of course)then may as well get those carrilo rods,knife edge the crank......"

Or just buy a ZX12R

 

Yea..because I want to race a busa to 200mph *rolls eyes

In the 1/4 mile its dead even. Rider skill makes the difference..not the bike.

not to mention the busa has been recalled what...2 times now for major defects? and it looks like a turd

 

All those fast bikes are nice. Everyone can own one. You see them all over, Harley's are the same way these days. I've gone back to restoring classics. I never see another Trophy, Dream, or even SOHC 750 on the road. And when I finish changing my old flat tracker over to street use, that will be another unique bike (and tons of fun).

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- Soon to be 2001 F150 Harley Davidson Special
- 1993 Mazda Miata, wifes car
- 1994 Harley Davidson Heritage
- 1976 Honda CB750K, Original
- 1965 Honda 305 Dream, Original
- 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, Original
- 1971 Norton Commando
- 1970 Honda Trail 90, Original
- Yamaha 500 Short Tracker, racing #69
- 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, wifes bike
- 1981 Honda Passport 70, wifes bike

 

Oh dont get me wrong..I love looking at classics..and harleys. Hell thats why I bought the truck.

However I have an accelleration/speed fetish and frankly..harleys dont do it for me in that department.

Now dont get mad at me for saying this..Im sure there are plenty of fast cruisers around...but on the average..sportbikes rule that department hands down.

B

 

Ya i would have to say I'm also into the crotch rockets also. Can't get enough of the speed of those damn things. A lot of people will disagree but being 19 I would have to say the sport bikes look way better and are a lot better to drive. Only cause of speed.

 

Yeah, but for some reason the women like the "rumble" of a Harley between their legs as opposed to the screaming of a Jap. I have and love both. But there are times to go fast, and then there are times to just CRUISE. And Cruisin' is what Harleys are for.

Mike

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Stay Out Of My Taildust

2000 Black Harley Davidson F-150
5.4 Liter v-8
K&N Air filter
20" Polished Aluminum Wheels
275/45/20 Goodyear GSII's
Billet Front Grille
Front Valence W/ driving lights and Billet Insert
3.55 LS Rear End
Leather Interior
6 Disk CD Changer
Sliding Rear Window
Heated Seats
Hidden Hitch
Orange Pinstriping
Lund Front Blackouts
GTE Rear Blackouts
Lowered 1" Front & Rear
Block heater
McGard Wheel Locks

 

Amen to that, BlownHarleyFord, and sometimes the guy controlling the scoot likes that cruisin' feeling as well.

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2000 F150 Harley-Davidson: Superchip, K&N FIPK
Hard Tonneau, Hidden Hitch, 2-Meter Rig (KG0UK)
'99 FLHRCI, '95 XLH

[This message has been edited by HarleyGuy (edited 04-10-2001).]

 

Look what happened,this turned into a bike thread.
But my HDF150 dia cast sure looks good with the 1/18 scale MH900E and red 900m.
Almost as good as my real HDF150 looks with my 95 Ducati Monster in the bed.
As for ZX12's,Busa's,R1's ect....
I love the roll on power from 70-100 of my duc,it's a defferent type of power.
Truth is I'm over chasing the latest and greatest sportbike,I found what I like and I'm staying with it...
And except for the XR 750 or maybe the VR1000 Harley does'nt offer a product I want to RIDE,now a first year FATBOY....

 

"Yeah, but for some reason the women like the "rumble" of a Harley between their legs as opposed to the screaming of a Jap. "

Only if they dont get it in the bedroom

hehehehe...sorry..that was too easy <big grin>

15.5k rpm isnt half bad....makes your nuts feel like jelly after a few hours of riding however.

B

 

Talleywacker, I'm interested. Please contact me. geneulmer@hotmail.com



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US ARMY DRILL SERGEANT
HOOAH!!

HIS:
00 HD F-150: Clear corners, bug deflector and ventvisors
00 Triumph Daytona 955i

HERS:
01 Nissan Pathfinder
00 Buell Blast

 

Ah yes...the disappointing ZX12R. Still can't beat a 99 Busa!

 

Got my HD diecast in the mail today from everstore.com. Thanks for the info. Talleywacker, I'm still waiting to hear from you about the 01 HD.

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US ARMY DRILL SERGEANT
HOOAH!!

HIS:
00 HD F-150: Clear corners, bug deflector and ventvisors, 01 Lightning tail lights
00 Triumph Daytona 955i

HERS:
01 Nissan Pathfinder
00 Buell Blast