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#1 · (Edited)
I’ll kick it off:

I have a 2002 Buell Blast.

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It's very weird !

Has a real sharp forks angle but won't turn in , the engine is held in by a large bolt just behind the steering stem

Erik Buell was an engineer but some of the things really make you scratch your head

Owned this bike the longest and find it the most intimidating !
Has issues that would bankrupt the make if warranties were fully taken up

It's a real love/hate bike and I ride it the least

If the belt breaks. it's £200 for replacement and you have to semi drop the engine out to fit it

Will I sell it...... NO LOL
 
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It's very weird !

Has a real sharp forks angle but won't turn in , the engine is held in by a large bolt just behind the steering stem

Erik Buell was an engineer but some of the things really make you scratch your head
He was forced to use the tractor engine. He's really something of a genius. Taught Harley what they needed to do to keep their rubber mounted crap from sending their riders into speed wobbles. Taught the entire motorcycle world the importance of mass centralization. Developed the underslung exhaust and perimeter rotor. Used the frame as an oil tank.
 
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I got the grom when i still had my Road King so it was nice to have something light and small. It reminds me of the mini bike i had as a kid. It is kind of an outlet for when i want to act like a kid and wheelie or something. I have a short commute and it gets about 100 miles to the gallon so it has some practicality but mostly a toy. I don't ride it as much now that i have my T120 but it is just fun. If i could only have 1 bike it'd be tough to pick between the two.
 
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I love my Grom too. Too bad it won't start... I'm hoping it's not the engine but I am thinking it probably is. I have a BBK on mine.

When I get on that bike I feel like a kid. I just love going around the neighborhood.. almost feels like when you would ride with your buddies in the neighborhood and then kids from the other side of the neighborhood would join in too.
 
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2013 Ninja 300. I've probably learned more riding this bike than any other bike since the Nighthawk 250 I used in rider training.

Not too bad for a self-done back-alley spray can paint job, if I do say so myself. :rofl
 

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My other rides. My Moto Guzzi V7 Classic which I`ve owned for 3 years, a Tiger Explorer 1200, which I`ve owned for nearly 4 years, and my recent acquisition, a used 2016 T120.
 

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Never been there myself (they have really grown over the years when I haven't had a bike) I've heard they do great work, and have great customer service.

I just got off the phone with the transport company, my Street Twin is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow morning.........
 
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