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  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Quoting carbon fibre on 16 Dec 2020 04:56 AM

    Replaced my 2010 Streetglide with this


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    They are a good thing.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
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    Hey i had a modified version of the previous version....only bike i have ever had that you could light up the back tire by cracking the throttle. Put it in top gear at 60kph and open the throttle...they do go!
  • keith
    keith
    3 years ago
    Quoting carbon fibre on 16 Dec 2020 04:56 AM

    Replaced my 2010 Streetglide with this


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    Good to see Stix, SG traded ? I joined the Indian riders a couple of months ago buying this old girl at auction,its just back in WA this week, slow shipping due to CV 19 etc, needs a rear tyre and new front brake cable to get her registered.
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  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
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    Two reasons....it ran very very hot even with a power commander on board and the lovely Mrs did not enjoy the comfort of it. Oh and there was a minor thing about the appetite for rear tyres...i even went to the dark side and mounted a car tyre on the back! Made it very difficult to turn but great for stopping at lights and not putting your feet down
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
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    There is a very simple modification you can do to them to give you full tq in the first three gears rather than the restriction the factory imposes
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
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    How did the test ride go....
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
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    Yes sadly not a true representation of the performance. As indicated they are tq limited from the factory in the first three gears.....but there is a way around that...LOL
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
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    Thats pretty shit...!
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
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    Well after dicking around for a bit i bought a Bmw 1200GS with 5k on it. Stock std other than a skid plate. Setting it up for a lap of the map on the brown stuff with minimal black stuff planned. You think that HD stuff is expensive...price a few BMW bits!
    I nearly bought a Guzzi 85TT travel but due to the lack of dealers in Aust decided against it.
  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    You bastard!!
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    3 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 26 Jun 2021 09:18 AM

    Well after dicking around for a bit i bought a Bmw 1200GS with 5k on it. Stock std other than a skid plate. Setting it up for a lap of the map on the brown stuff with minimal black stuff planned. You think that HD stuff is expensive...price a few BMW bits!
    I nearly bought a Guzzi 85TT travel but due to the lack of dealers in Aust decided against it.

    Well done PB - welcome to the GS club. 
    Had mine coming up to two years now, the off-road adventures have really given me some really great experiences.
    Yes, the BMW bits are too expensive - but you can be reassured those Germans make quality stuff.

  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
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    I just put on some wunderlich tank protectors, looking for some wunerlich engine bars. Being cheap and looking for s/hand stainless.
  • Hoodeng
    Hoodeng
    3 years ago
    Latest project, taking ages though.
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  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    3 years ago
    Quoting Hoodeng on 27 Jun 2021 05:09 AM

    Latest project, taking ages though.

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    Looks like a worthwhile project.
    May have mentioned it before, like a hundred times.
    In the early 70's was the Invoice jerk for J.N.Taylors motorcycle shop.  Lunch hour, (those were the days) I'd peruse all the old motorcycle shops which were very old houses in the heart of Adelaide with like two dozen bikes in side. Came across many bikes that I wish I had now. Anyway I was looking for another bike, a road upgrade, as had bought the brand new Honda XL250 new in 73 0r 74 for $678.00.Would change from dirt to road, back to dirt, until could afford both.
    Came across a BSA triple the same colour as you have, for $800, went back to work lookeed in my ledgfer to see what parts we had for it, only in stock was ONE VALVE, and delivery of any parts were at least 6 weeks. So I passed on that BSA and bought an XS1 650 kicker.
  • Hoodeng
    Hoodeng
    3 years ago
    Ah yes,,, the dreaded J N Taylor's, every Saturday morning a conga line of British bike owners being told that a Telex would be sent ordering all the parts that were never held in stock...Six weeks?? luxury,,, there were a couple of guys around town back then that had good stock of pretty much anything. 
    Guys like Mr Dadow and Mr Berry for triples and twins were a god send in those days among a number of others. I had a 73 Bonnie at that time, $1400 new, luckily pretty reliable so not a regular at the big windows.
    I got that 69 Rocket of BJ's in Brisbane in 83, it was originally delivered new to Wood's in Sydney. It was my second road bike for a number of years during the eighties whilst i was doing XR projects. It's going back to completely stock now, even the 'Flamboyant Aircraft Blue' paint has been applied in the method that was used pre iridescent paints.
  • Ratbob
    Ratbob
    3 years ago
    Finally bought one of these today.
    Yeah, 
    I’ve taken up smoking again 😎
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  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    Well done Rb!
  • imoo6170
    imoo6170
    3 years ago
    Well done RB - looks in bloody great condition
  • Carizo
    Carizo
    3 years ago
    Bought this while recovering from hip surgery. 2020 model with only 3,752kms. Previous owner added Wilbers suspension F&R plus lots of other bits and pieces from SW-Motech and Wunderlich and then decided he wanted the 1250GS after all. I've been looking for a replacement for my 1999 1150GS and was considering the Moto Guzzi V85. Although I love the look of the V85 I just figured on the open road it would lack a bit of power where the R nine T has plenty.

    Got about another 2-4 weeks until I can ride the bikes again. Hopefully the weather here in Canberra will improve by then.

    Cheers Carizo.   
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    Urban GS
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Quoting Carizo on 16 Jul 2021 05:27 AM

    Bought this while recovering from hip surgery. 2020 model with only 3,752kms. Previous owner added Wilbers suspension F&R plus lots of other bits and pieces from SW-Motech and Wunderlich and then decided he wanted the 1250GS after all. I've been looking for a replacement for my 1999 1150GS and was considering the Moto Guzzi V85. Although I love the look of the V85 I just figured on the open road it would lack a bit of power where the R nine T has plenty.


    Got about another 2-4 weeks until I can ride the bikes again. Hopefully the weather here in Canberra will improve by then.

    Cheers Carizo.   

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    Urban GS
    I went thru a similar delema myself and ended up with a 1200 gs l/c. Looked at the guzzi and spoke to guy picking his up, he bought it without a ride as our local dealer wont let you test ride. I decided to wait for the new version with tubeless tyres before making a desision. A month later i was at the shop and the guy was back to trade the Guzzi in.....not enough power on the road but loved the bike. He bought a Triumph 900.
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