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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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I mean keeping the sporty and buying a second bike...I have always liked the classic look and that's one of the reasons I chose the 48.
As for the second bike if there is some to spend I would like a vintage bike, something like the 50s R67 BMW, or 60s Bonnie, BSA or even an Indian sports. Before the 48 I was seriously looking at the Kawasaki W650, anyone here tried that one before?

 

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street glide all the way . i hope able to look and buy a 08-09 next year . get on the road and log some good miles
 
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That BMW or a Street Glide. You guys are psychic.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by OddJack
I mean keeping the sporty and buying a second bike...I have always liked the classic look and that's one of the reasons I chose the 48.
As for the second bike if there is some to spend I would like a vintage bike, something like the 50s R67 BMW, or 60s Bonnie, BSA or even an Indian sports. Before the 48 I was seriously looking at the Kawasaki W650, anyone here tried that one before?

Awesome Beeza! I almost pulled the trigger on a 2013 Triumph Scrambler. I still think its awesome but the 48 just takes style to the next level.
 
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My next bike will be a pre 04 1200 sporty converted to a chopper or a dyna.
 
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What if the sporty is my second bike?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wyomingriviera
What if the sporty is my second bike?
..........or a third bike?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 09:06 PM
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starting to like this scoot i dont know why
the ducati streetfighter


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