Motorcycles

[Graeme]

Congratulations @irishexpat - now get yourself a bike!

@Giles you need to sort out your license first!

I'm currently feeling tempted by the BMW R1200RS, which was launched at Intermot today.

[Graeme]

The new Ducati Scrambler.

[summ3rhays]

Pretty slick.  I like the classic.  The green Urban Enduro doesn't have the right feel.  Like they are trying to hard to make it off road.  I was talking to the dealership today as I picked up my top box.  They said it was the perfect time to unload my sport classic as the prices will likely now decrease with the new "retro" inspired offering.

I really like the liquid cooled bimmer.  Good thing I can't even think of looking for a long time

@Giles, both those bikes are incredible.  It would be a win win to nab either, but I think the first holds a slight edge aesthetically IMHO.

[Graeme]

I'd agree with @summ3rhays that the first bike is nicer. But either would be worth owning.

Either the RS or the new R are likely to be my next bike. I've owned the outgoing R for the last three years, so no excuses unlike other posters, and the new models seem to be a step up.

And that gives me an excuse to post another photo.

Of course, I could always do something daft and buy the Eau Rouge…

[Bluegrass]

congrats expat - you're in for a world of fun - the looking, then the buying, followed by the riding (then there will likely be more looking, buying, riding, and so it goes)    good luck finding a nice old bike.

G that's a sweet bike - jump on it!!

[bubbapest]

@irishexpat:

Picked up my full motorcycle license today - now starts a long slog of saving up money and trolling craigslist for a decent 80s japanese bike between 500-1000cc and between $1200-2000. The hope is to have something by next spring.

like this one: http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/4654611681.html

or just get a harley from that harley dealership in c-bus

man i miss thurman's cafe

[Giles]

I need to get the plan past her who must be obeyed.  I chatted to the guys, they'll take just about any SR as a donor and build to spec. I can get a 250SR over here for about USD800, so if no 2 has gone before I get permish, I have an alternative route….

[Graeme]

I found a post about Auto Fabrica on Silodrome last night, and it seems timely.

http://silodrome.com/yamaha-sr250/

The bikes look really nice.

[summ3rhays]

Cool write up. You can feel the passion for their bikes through the description.

[Graeme]

Morgan Plus Eight Speedster versus BMW R nineT. I want both sides of this test.

[Bluegrass]

@Graeme:

I found a post about Auto Fabrica on Silodrome last night, and it seems timely.

http://silodrome.com/yamaha-sr250/

The bikes look really nice.

Great article, these folks are top shelf - love their work.

[Giles]

Waiting for call back - waiting for call back - waiting for call back…..Getting impatient....

[Graeme]

Do you want me to pop over to Leigh-on-Sea to pick it up for you @Giles ?

[Giles]

That could be organised…..

[tmg]

@Graeme:

Do you want me to pop over to Leigh-on-Sea to pick it up for you @Giles ?

G, I'm also just down the road from there, (Southend) so let me know if there's anything I can do to help

[Giles]

Thanks Guys…..

[tmg]

Just googled and found there only a mile from my front door, may need to pay them a visit anyway

[Giles]

Please do and report back…..

[summ3rhays]

With pictures. Lots of pictures please

[injunjack]

bought me a feckin' shovelhead…almost in parts already