What is your Commando "type"

If 2,000 miles per year counts as regular, I'm A and B. If not, C. I ride more than that, just not all on a Commando.

Ken
 
Any Commando riding is currently in my head since the Combat project is still below square one. It is inching forward with marshg's help and a space in the garage has been cleared. The frame now stands in a clearing with only the front end attached. The transmission/swingarm mount is waiting for new isolastics and getting ready for paint. More parts still needed - will it ever end???

Who knows what sort of use it will see - I sure don't. I've never ridden a Commando before.
 
wirespokes said:
Any Commando riding is currently in my head since the Combat project is still below square one. It is inching forward with marshg's help and a space in the garage has been cleared. The frame now stands in a clearing with only the front end attached. The transmission/swingarm mount is waiting for new isolastics and getting ready for paint. More parts still needed - will it ever end???

Who knows what sort of use it will see - I sure don't. I've never ridden a Commando before.
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You are in for a surprise I hope. A well sorted Commando is a special thing. I have ridden hundreds of bikes. I love my Commando most.
 
A and B with C as the usage reference.

i limit the time of day I ride, early mornings and later evenings for the simple reason there are too damn many knotheads behind the wheel.
Todays drivers are waaaaayyyy to distracted with their phone, the giant screen on the dashboard or they simply DGAS about th person riding that motorcycle.
 
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Lineslinger said:
A and B with C as the usage reference.

i limit the time of day I ride, early mornings and later evenings for the simple reason there are too damn many knotheads behind the wheel.
Todays drivers are waaaaayyyy to distracted with their phone, the giant screen on the dashboard or they simply DGAS about th person riding that motorcycle.
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Well said. Add to that: lack of knowledge about right-of-way, physics, road conditions, their equipment and have no interest in continuous improvement.

Dad (a professional driver) used to say: "Welcome to Romper Room afternoon episode" (a syndicated childrens show featuring dozens of misbehaving 3-4 year olds).
 
concours said:
Well said. Add to that: lack of knowledge about right-of-way, physics, road conditions, their equipment and have no interest in continuous improvement.

Dad (a professional driver) used to say: "Welcome to Romper Room afternoon episode" (a syndicated childrens show featuring dozens of misbehaving 3-4 year olds).
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I remember Romper Room, your old man was exactly right.
 
grandpaul said:
Hmmmmm... seems we no longer have the "insert poll" feature? (or is it just me?) tag @L.A.B.

What type of riding do you MAINLY do with your commando? Answer all appropriate choices (A+F, etc.)

A. Regular street use
B. Regular highway use
C. Occasional use
D. Very little use except bike shows
E. No use, it's an investment
F. Road Racing
G. Drag LSR Racing
H. Off-road riding/racing
I. Touring (w/ gear aboard/attached)
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C
 
Mostly C anymore. I do use it more than the other three though because it is pretty reliable (touch wood) and able to do lanes to dual carriage.
 

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