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Oct 14th 2019, 09:33 PM | #1 |
Mar 2018 Olympia 2016 Kawasaki Z1000,2015 Polaris sportsman XP1000,2017 Ktm 690 enduro R | So you streetbike/track bike guys
Are you guys into other bikes too? I’m really liking dual sport and street bikes, I’ve been out on my streetbike and when I get home I’ve jumped on my dual sport and hit some trails. Really got into Moto camping and seeing a lot of new stuff that you can’t see on a streetbike. I’ve been to the ridge on my z1000 and got to do some laps I’m pretty much hooked and planning in the future to get more race friendly bike, maybe a zx1000r. So just wondering what everyone else does as far as riding,I don’t think I’ll ever be into Harley’s though. |
Oct 14th 2019, 11:39 PM | #2 |
Jan 2016 Hazel Dell, Wa Multistrada Pikes Peak, VFR800, VStrom 650, TE 610 |
Nope, I just stick to one bike and one type of riding only. ![]() |
Oct 15th 2019, 08:54 AM | #3 |
Mar 2016 Seattle '14 KTM Duke 690, '18 BMW R12RS, '05 BMW R12ST |
I was at a picnic this summer, I overheard a conversation about motos, so I joined in. Wife: Why do you need so many bikes? Husband: At a loss for words . . . stammered, said nothing. Me, interjecting, to her I asked: "How many pairs of shoes are in your closet?" And then I walked away, my work done. |
Oct 15th 2019, 12:49 PM | #4 |
Jan 2016 Buckley '98 HD FXD, '19 636 track |
As we have known for years the number of bikes you need to own is N+1, with N being the number of bikes you currently own. Was it Peter Egan that said that? Chop Edited by ChopperDr on Oct 15th 2019 at 12:49 PM Reason: spelling |
Oct 15th 2019, 02:10 PM | #5 |
Jan 2016 Washington County H-D |
Late 70's: Kawasaki Z1 street bike, 250 Bultaco Pursang and Trackmaster BSA twin both for flat track. Today: Harley-Davidson. Edited by 307T on Oct 15th 2019 at 04:49 PM |
Oct 15th 2019, 09:19 PM | #6 |
Jan 2016 Silverdale, WA 848evo, DRZ400SM, XR100 |
I love having a street bike for the street, and a supermoto for the dirt, but can ride the street to get to the dirt (don't have to truck it). I replaced the street tires for more aggressive tires for the dirt. Also, have a Honda 100 for my son originally, but now have it for whatever........(wheelies.... ![]() |
Oct 15th 2019, 09:38 PM | #7 |
Jul 2016 victoria |
One Triumph Tiger for the street, one Daytona 675 for the track and a Scorpa trials bike that gets a million times more use then the other two combined.
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Oct 15th 2019, 11:36 PM | #8 |
Mar 2018 Olympia 2016 Kawasaki Z1000,2015 Polaris sportsman XP1000,2017 Ktm 690 enduro R |
I’ve got about equal miles on my street and dual sport. It’s nice having the option of what kinda riding I want to do. I like both street and dual sport about the same,I have a blast on whatever I’m riding.
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Oct 16th 2019, 01:34 PM | #9 |
May 2016 PDX 2016 ZX-10R; 2017 Z900 |
Two bikes works for me as well. One commuting & most street riding, one occasional street/regular track. I can leave slicks on it for a lot of the summer and only change tires a time or two without impairing my moto-commute! ![]() About 12 years ago, I had the chance to buy a relatively complete Vincent in pieces. Would have been a really big financial hit/risk at the time, so I didn't do it. If I had, then I'd have three! Still go back and forth on that one in dreams. In years to come after the household streamlines a bit, I could see a trail bike joining the household. |
Oct 16th 2019, 02:41 PM | #10 |
Feb 2016 Shelton (little Arakansas) |
I have several, track, street, sumo, dirt etc. My wife asked why I needed so many bikes, I told her "You ever watch a golfer use just one club?". That is the most satisfactory answer I can find.
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Oct 16th 2019, 05:21 PM | #11 |
Sep 2019 Ruston |
I like the dirt, grew up learning how ride on dirt bikes back home in S.A. but the asphalt....my very favorite. If I had to choose only one bike, it would be a street race type bike.
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Oct 16th 2019, 08:42 PM | #12 |
Jan 2016 Renton 2011 Triumph Daytona 675, 1975 Honda CB550K1 |
I've got a D675 for most of my riding, and a low mileage 75 CB550 that comes out for the occasional reminder of how far technology has come. I really wish I also had something for playing in the dirt and something for doing longer trips. Sent via SM-G950U |
Oct 17th 2019, 09:05 AM | #13 |
Jan 2019 Methow Valley ATK Rotax, Buell xb12ss, CL160 |
I think this is a good question. As a more senior rider, in recent years I've started to enjoy dual sport as a way to explore more country and scenery options. I've rode street bikes since an early age and briefly raced club level events, but never rode any dirt or owned a dirt bike in my younger years. Now after riding a dual sport for several years I see why some of the racing greats like Kenny Roberts, the Hayden Brothers and Rossi all rode and trained on dirt bikes. Riding off pavement is a constant lesson in finding traction, balance, sliding, brake management, sensory judgments and evasive maneuvers. I still ride my street bike a lot, but haven't done a track day in many, many years so riding the dual sport keeps my skills sharp and over all confidence up. So for me, riding both dirt and street is most importantly FUN, but is good practice. A2B |
Oct 17th 2019, 10:16 AM | #14 |
Aug 2019 Seattle 2014 BMW F800GT |
I've stayed with one bike for years. When I've had two bikes, I found I rode one almost 99% of the time. The other bike just stayed in the garage taking up space. I've thought about getting a dual-sport bike to ride some forest roads...but in reality I can get a close enough experience in my Subaru Outback. If it turns out I like the experience, then maybe I'll buy a motorcycle for the experience. But after thinking about it for a couple summers, I haven't had the time to devote to that, and have spent the time traveling on asphalt instead. Chris |
Dec 20th 2019, 08:56 AM | #15 |
Dec 2019 Spokane, WA 86 FZ600, 82 CB900, 06 Road King |
Track rider for a decade at least. I also own a Harley Road King, CB900, restoring an old FZ600, will be in the adv bike market soon.... Hell I'll ride a scooter just for the grins! At almost 45 I'm even considering a dirt bike again and sold my last one when I was 17! Two wheels is always good no matter what kind it is. |
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