Show Me Your Ride!

**Mr. Kilt** · 25th February 07, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Matthew J. Greene

I tend to like a more upright riding style. The Sabre for someone my size (6'2") actually has me sitting in a pretty upright position.

That is why I bought the Sportster that I did. It's very similar to my old Triumph & BSA bikes, or a UJM (universal Japanese motorcycle), in the riding position. My Vulcan 800A was very much a "cruiser" style riding position, complete with forward controls. I discovered that I didn't enjoy riding like that all the time. My Sporty has nice low bars and standard controls. Much better!

**Fearnest** · 25th February 07, 07:58 PM

I have a Vulcan 800B - and for me, it's great to ride! (After way too many years jumping out of perfectly good airplanes and helicopters, my knees appreciate the forward controls.)

I guess that's why they make so many different models - so they can account for all the different needs and preferences!

**PaulX608** · 25th February 07, 08:12 PM

I tried the Vulcans back in '98, and ended up buying a new Suzuki 800 Intruder. It's 30,000 miles older now, but I still love it. I'll have to dig around for a pic somewhere.

**Fearnest** · 25th February 07, 08:14 PM

I'm ready to move up to the Vulcan 1600 (except my wallet doesn't agree).

It's tough having so many addictions... kilts, bikes, In-N-Out Burgers (too many of which then make one need larger kilts)...

**MrLion** · 25th February 07, 08:15 PM

Here's my "witto twuck", AND my very first attempt at posting a picture:

It's my 1998 Toyota Tacoma. Gets 30 mpg highway with the 4-banger, 5-speed stick. Used to haul a small ski boat with it without difficulty.
Too bad the new Toy. trucks have gotten so big now.

**Jerry** · 26th February 07, 05:57 AM

Here's mine. The 2002 Dakota. I call it "The Kiltin Dodge" because of the personalized tag.

**Robin** · 26th February 07, 06:20 AM

My prefered ride...

We have a Renault Laguna GranTour and a Renault Twingo, but I never bothered taking pictures of them...I'm not really a car fan.

**morrison** · 26th February 07, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Al G. Sporrano

Btw...we're planning to be in Seattle for a few days at the beginning of May, and we should be bringing our Sporty along with us. If so, we'll have to get together for a ride.

I'm up fer a sprint into town or country!

**Hamish** · 26th February 07, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Robin

We have a Renault Laguna GranTour and a Renault Twingo, but I never bothered taking pictures of them...I'm not really a car fan.

I am (partly) with you on this Robin! I have always owned Renaults and my current one is a Renault Clio Expression - 2006 model - but the only photo I have showing it was taken last August, when it was new:

and is hardly worth posting considering this thread is about "rides"!!

Like you, I am not a car fan either - didn't learn to drive until I was almost 30 - and cannot tell the make a car is unless I can read its logo! As long as my cars have six wheels (one at each corner, a spare in the boot/trunk, and one inside that I can steer with), that's all I care about.