trident sam
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Just an open question to you guys who own a 961 and an "old Commando"
Which bike do you actually like more and why ?
sam
Which bike do you actually like more and why ?
sam
Precisionbob said:I have over a dozen bikes, including 2 vintage Nortons, a Gold Star, 2 Triumphs, a Guzzi LeMans, an HD XR1000, my replica Egli Vincent, a modern T100 Triumph, a couple of mid-2000 Harleys - and my 961 SE, the latest addition. I have also owned and sold several other vintage machines. I have to say that my go-to bike these days is the 961. It has the retro appearance and feel that I like, great sound, it attracts attention - always good - and has modern power and reliability. I love to ride this bike! I generally just get on it and go, and my tool kit consists of 3 allen wrenches tie-wrapped to the frame, and a crescent wrench, Leatherman and small flashlight in my pocket. The downside for me is no luggage capacity, which limits the 961 to day trips, my general distrust of computer-controlled EFI engines, and the noisy drive train. My '71 Commando Cafe is more fun to take on a club ride, but I generally want a sag wagon close by or someone at home with the keys to my truck when out on any of my vintage machines. So - I wouldn't give up my old bikes, mostly because I'm a 72 year-old guy who relates to things of my youth, but for now the 961 is the machine that I like to throw a leg over, even if just checking it out as I pass it by in the garage. You are asking an emotional question when asking to compare these bikes, but I'm giving you both an emotional and pragmatic answer when I say the 961!
BPHORSEGUY said:Precisionbob said:I have over a dozen bikes, including 2 vintage Nortons, a Gold Star, 2 Triumphs, a Guzzi LeMans, an HD XR1000, my replica Egli Vincent, a modern T100 Triumph, a couple of mid-2000 Harleys - and my 961 SE, the latest addition. I have also owned and sold several other vintage machines. I have to say that my go-to bike these days is the 961. It has the retro appearance and feel that I like, great sound, it attracts attention - always good - and has modern power and reliability. I love to ride this bike! I generally just get on it and go, and my tool kit consists of 3 allen wrenches tie-wrapped to the frame, and a crescent wrench, Leatherman and small flashlight in my pocket. The downside for me is no luggage capacity, which limits the 961 to day trips, my general distrust of computer-controlled EFI engines, and the noisy drive train. My '71 Commando Cafe is more fun to take on a club ride, but I generally want a sag wagon close by or someone at home with the keys to my truck when out on any of my vintage machines. So - I wouldn't give up my old bikes, mostly because I'm a 72 year-old guy who relates to things of my youth, but for now the 961 is the machine that I like to throw a leg over, even if just checking it out as I pass it by in the garage. You are asking an emotional question when asking to compare these bikes, but I'm giving you both an emotional and pragmatic answer when I say the 961!
Very impressive answer!