How many volvo forum members are motorcycle riders? - Page 3

Prufrock · Apr 8th, 2017, 08:03

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Originally Posted by luggsey

I had a brand new Dominator 650 in 1990, used it hard offroad with amazing results.
I keep hankering after a xr650l, maybe one day.

XR650L, the USA market electric start version...the best bet is to buy one in the US.

I like the simplicity of the XR600, it's as reliable as a hammer - well proven in the USA.

Jon.

Oldbrook · Apr 8th, 2017, 08:27

Bmw r1200rt

luggsey · Apr 8th, 2017, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prufrock

XR650L, the USA market electric start version...the best bet is to buy one in the US.

I like the simplicity of the XR600, it's as reliable as a hammer - well proven in the USA.

Jon.

That's the puppy, I had a new one on order but got screwed on the final price going up before delivery so went sour on the idea.
The early Dominator was kick and electric start, dunno if the xr650l is, depending on year I suppose. The Dominator engine is the super reliable one AFAIK, but as with be all big singles top end oiling is crucial.
I like ccm 604 dual sports with the 650 suziki but hear stories of poor welding...

christheancient · Apr 8th, 2017, 10:28

Apart from some less than legal riding as a yoof, I came to be a biker quite late in life.

Honda 125 - and took my test.

Moved up to a Honda 250 Super Dream and did loads of miles on that (with occasional commutes between Essex and the Lake District which made me ache a bit (OK, a lot) in the knees and bum. And then flogged it and gave up again for a while.

Moved to Hampshire and got a Honda VF750 (Jap import that hated left-hand bends!) to commute to/from work (90 minutes+ in the car... 40 minutes on the bike).

Had to give up because a dodgy left knee did not like getting cold a bike after an operation - so sold it.

I'd love to use two wheels again; but that knee does not like being cold!

Rooster · Apr 8th, 2017, 10:54

Got myself a YBR125 about 3 years ago and did my cbt,

Then had that a couple of years until i passed my test,

Now had a 07 cb600 hornet (last of the old shape carb models) in bright orange about a year,

Wasn't the most confident rider after passing my test but its getting there now and really beginning to enjoy the freedom

Munro83 · Apr 8th, 2017, 13:30

This is top of my bucket list before I'm 40

The Landshark · Apr 8th, 2017, 22:00

I've been a bike addict all my life,
Currently in the garage,
1976 Honda CB200
1976 Kawasaki Z900 (if anyone has a lower right silencer they don't need for one of these let me know).
1981 Honda S90z
1982 Kawasaki GPZ1100 unitrak
1986 Honda CD200 Benly
1998 Honda ST1100
1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Can't ever see myself not having at least a couple to choose from depending on the mood.

BigMonty · Apr 8th, 2017, 22:08

I have a couple of classic British bikes.
One was my grandads he bought new in 1953. ( Fortunately a widow wasn't made.)
and her Prince of a brother( in boxes awaiting restoration / a miracle.)
I have my old Rd 500. Awaiting restoration after going through the florists window in Market Rasen in 1990.
I also have a rather nice Harley soft tail bobber awaiting re commissioning.
One Day!

Grimble · Apr 10th, 2017, 06:32

1979 Yamaha XS1100. Used regularly in the summer, very reliable
1983 Yamaha XJ1100 Maxim. Sleeping peacefully until I retire
1999 Yamaha 1200 V-Max. Lovely and ugly at the same time. But quick with it.

Glad to see we are not all clichéd Harley guys out there.

cam · Apr 10th, 2017, 07:16

I have a few bikes bring on the sun,cam.

Apr 8th, 2017, 10:28	#24
christheancient Aged Volvo Lover Last Online: Sep 16th, 2021 10:19 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: A place in mendip-land famous for its cheese - and its gorge	Apart from some less than legal riding as a yoof, I came to be a biker quite late in life. Honda 125 - and took my test. Moved up to a Honda 250 Super Dream and did loads of miles on that (with occasional commutes between Essex and the Lake District which made me ache a bit (OK, a lot) in the knees and bum. And then flogged it and gave up again for a while. Moved to Hampshire and got a Honda VF750 (Jap import that hated left-hand bends!) to commute to/from work (90 minutes+ in the car... 40 minutes on the bike). Had to give up because a dodgy left knee did not like getting cold a bike after an operation - so sold it. I'd love to use two wheels again; but that knee does not like being cold! __________________ Our children don't inherit the world from us. We are borrowing it from them.

Apr 8th, 2017, 10:54	#25
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Got myself a YBR125 about 3 years ago and did my cbt, Then had that a couple of years until i passed my test, Now had a 07 cb600 hornet (last of the old shape carb models) in bright orange about a year, Wasn't the most confident rider after passing my test but its getting there now and really beginning to enjoy the freedom __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Apr 8th, 2017, 13:30	#26
Munro83 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2022 18:47 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Aberdeenshire	This is top of my bucket list before I'm 40 __________________ Current car: 2015 VW Amarok Ultimate Edition ———————————————————————————— Previous Volvos 2009 V70 2.4d se - 2001 V40 T4 se lux - 2001 s60 2.0t s - 1998 s40 1.6 s

Apr 8th, 2017, 22:08	#28
BigMonty ICE ICE BABY Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 11:50 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: March	I have a couple of classic British bikes. One was my grandads he bought new in 1953. ( Fortunately a widow wasn't made.) and her Prince of a brother( in boxes awaiting restoration / a miracle.) I have my old Rd 500. Awaiting restoration after going through the florists window in Market Rasen in 1990. I also have a rather nice Harley soft tail bobber awaiting re commissioning. One Day! __________________ The more people I meet......The easier it is to bump start my transit

Apr 10th, 2017, 06:32	#29
Grimble Grimble Last Online: Feb 4th, 2019 17:54 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Staffordshire	1979 Yamaha XS1100. Used regularly in the summer, very reliable 1983 Yamaha XJ1100 Maxim. Sleeping peacefully until I retire 1999 Yamaha 1200 V-Max. Lovely and ugly at the same time. But quick with it. Glad to see we are not all clichéd Harley guys out there. __________________ 2012 XC60 D4 SE Lux Nav

Apr 8th, 2017, 08:27	#22
Oldbrook VOC Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2020 11:52 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Peterborough	Bmw r1200rt

Apr 8th, 2017, 22:00	#27
The Landshark Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2021 08:11 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mallow	I've been a bike addict all my life, Currently in the garage, 1976 Honda CB200 1976 Kawasaki Z900 (if anyone has a lower right silencer they don't need for one of these let me know). 1981 Honda S90z 1982 Kawasaki GPZ1100 unitrak 1986 Honda CD200 Benly 1998 Honda ST1100 1998 Suzuki TL1000R Can't ever see myself not having at least a couple to choose from depending on the mood.

Apr 10th, 2017, 07:16	#30
cam Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:12 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	I have a few bikes bring on the sun,cam.

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