The Daily Grind

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BobK
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Real Name: Victor Robert Kennedy
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My Motorcycle: Harley-Davidson XR1200

Re: The Daily Grind

#151 Unread post by BobK »

A friend of mine rented an 883 for a day to go riding with me on my XR1200 and another friend on his Guzzi 750, and I had a chance to ride it. It doesn't accelerate (or vibrate) as hard as the 1200, but it handles very similarly. The speed limit on the highways here is 130 km/hr, so naturally everybody drives at 150. The 883 is smooth and stable at that speed. The 883 and the Guzzi 750 are comparable in performance; the 883 is heavier so it's a bit more solid-feeling at highway speeds.

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Re: The Daily Grind

#152 Unread post by Wrider »

If you do get it, whatever you do DO NOT LOWER IT. A friend has a lowered one that I refuse to ride because every time I do it tries to throw me off by dragging hard parts at very very modest lean angles.
Have owned - 2001 Suzuki Volusia
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aw58
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Re: The Daily Grind

#153 Unread post by aw58 »

I am still here, the VN has been off the road for 6 plus years and plan to rebuild soon. Now 62 but in better shape only 4 lb heavier than when I was 19. Diabetes focuses the mind if you want to live longer. Hopefully start posting the strip down soon and rebuild thereafter. Stay safe and avoid the Kung Flu.
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NorthernPete
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Re: The Daily Grind

#154 Unread post by NorthernPete »

Glad to hear you’re still at it!
1988 VN1500
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