Ouch! Why I wear gloves and a jacket on the bike 2

**LowRanger** · 29th October 2011, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Tank

No Mate, Triumph rider, never seen a stock harley that could stick with any triumph around any corner anywhere, just does not happen, they have always been an atrociuos handling bike. A mate of mine has a (around 89/90 MY) Harley Fat Boy and it scared the **** out of him, almost lost it turning right (from a standstill) from a set of lights, sliding around on them chassis bolts you're talking about, just like the one in the original post, had him worried watching the flex in those front forks, so worried he parked it up and hasn't ridden it since. A Triumph Bonneville held the PRODUCTION class record for years at Isle of Mann at over 100mph avg. What records has a stock un modified harley ever held at Isle of Mann. BTW my harley mate also has 68 Bonny 750 and an earlier Daytona 500, rides them all the time, Regards Frank

Frank
Horses for courses,I was referring to Touring bikes,and yes I am aware of how well old Triumphs handled,not quite as well as my BMW R90S though
And I agree with the handling of Fat Cats,they are only for the poser brigade,or the big city solicitor/lawyer that wanted to look cool and fit in.A reasonably quick Harley would be an XR1000,not my type of bike,but can be punted around rather quickly.
And the good thing about a Harley is that when you are done with it,you will still get some coin back in your pocket.

Wayne

**p38arover** · 29th October 2011, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by LowRanger

Ron
You should have a look around Penrith
There is a particularly large and well know OLMC there that most of the members ride Triumphs.

I shall. I go past their clubhouse quite regularly (they are near the local LR specialist).

Originally Posted by LowRanger

I can honestly say that I acknowledge all bike riders,but find that I Never get a return acknowledgement of Jap bike riders.So the inverse is also true.

That's 'cos we aren't expecting it!

**p38arover** · 29th October 2011, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by LowRanger

And the good thing about a Harley is that when you are done with it,you will still get some coin back in your pocket.

Very true!

**LowRanger** · 29th October 2011, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by p38arover

I shall. I go past their clubhouse quite regularly (they are near the local LR specialist).

That's 'cos we aren't expecting it!

Different club Ron.It is the other club that begins with "N"

Wayne

**p38arover** · 29th October 2011, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by LowRanger

Different club Ron.It is the other club that begins with "N"

Wayne

Ahh. I'm not sure where they are but I'll keep an eye out. I've met a few OMC guys over the years and they have always been willing to chat about bikes.

**abaddonxi** · 29th October 2011, 11:23 AM

Sure it's a repost, but always worth another look.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJxOsYh12yY"]Donnie Williams - 2nd run http://www.NTMSC.com - YouTube[/ame]

**p38arover** · 29th October 2011, 11:38 AM

I've never been able to do low speed turns like those blokes - on any bike.

**Chucaro** · 29th October 2011, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Tombie

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As for gear - I believe everyone has the right to choose. Yes, full gear is the best idea.

I agree with that as long as they pay for all medical expenses, go to a private hospital and the hospital give priority in the emergency ward to those that are not looking for trouble.

**Chucaro** · 29th October 2011, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by p38arover

I've never been able to do low speed turns like those blokes - on any bike.

Try it on a BMW

**p38arover** · 29th October 2011, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Chucaro

Try it on a BMW

A boxer twin?

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