3 Bikes Only -what Would You Have

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  1. SleepyOwl

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    #1 SleepyOwl, Sep 29, 2019
    My ultimate goal is to have three bikes when I retire in 2 1/2 years time

    I would like to have

    1 x big cruiser/muscle type
    1 x two up for Mrs Owl outings
    1 x something else

    So far I have - Rocket on order/ current Africa Twin owner

    The current thought process is

    Rocket
    Possible new Tiger 900 (1000?) (trade Africa Twin)
    Speed Triple (used)

    I was always a big Ducati brand fan but Triumph have really got the bikes I like

    If you could have 3 bikes for normal use what would you have? If you are lucky enough to own more than 3 which 3 would be your choice?
     
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  2. joe mc donald

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    #2 joe mc donald, Sep 29, 2019
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    Yes I have five. Two Bonnie's one classic Bonnie to keep me pulling hair out. The street triple for keeping my heart working. And a Honda for the winter months. But these days I think two is fine as they all cost to much money. But I really don't want to part with any of them.
    Regards
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    #3 RSReggie, Sep 29, 2019
    I went down from 5 bikes to 1 don't regret it as it was hassle keeping up with them all . May consider one more but pretty happy with my Speed RS . Maybe a tourer if the Mrs was more up for it . But the more I ride and see pillions the less I feel it's safe to take pillion. My daughter has been on my pillion this year and I feel she is too vunerable .. am I getting old I wonder :eek:
     
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  4. Big Sandy

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    #4 Big Sandy, Sep 29, 2019
    I'd have...
    My current Sprint
    A Kawasaki Gt550 (or a Zephyr, but 1100. Like them too)
    A Suzuki Intruder.

    Likely to have.... The Sprint. Until my numbers come in.
     
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    #5 joe mc donald, Sep 29, 2019
    Duckadiledundee.
    How you getting on with the bike now.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
  6. dilligaf

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    #6 dilligaf, Sep 29, 2019
    Rocket 3R :cool:
    Speed twin :cool:
    Early Fireblade:cool:
     
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  7. Rocker

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    #7 Rocker, Sep 29, 2019
    Got 10 at the moment but the 3 I’ll keep in the end are
    Customised MT01 2006
    Modern Bonneville 2011
    Bsa A10 1959
     
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  8. SleepyOwl

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    #8 SleepyOwl, Sep 29, 2019
    I do like the Speed twin but is it too close to the Rocket in how you would use it?

    Would replace early Fireblade with Gixxr 750 but happy with either lol
     
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    #9 SleepyOwl, Sep 29, 2019
    Have found the 1200’s too much for what is needed but take your point. Tiger 1050 then 1200 were Mrs Owls favourite bikes that we had
    Hopefully the new “ whatever the fk it’s is Tiger” will be somewhere in between
     
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    #10 SleepyOwl, Sep 29, 2019
    So. Update. Decided to share my retirement plan with Mrs WideawakeOwl. This afternoon
    What do you need three bikes for was her reply?
    Good point but chose to ignore it:joy:
     
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  11. billyandmollysdad

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    #11 billyandmollysdad, Sep 29, 2019
    I've just gone from 3 bikes down to one...
    I'd have a tiger 800 - not sure which model
    Suzuki GSX1100efe (with a turbo would be nice)
    Some sort of track bike
     
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    #12 billyandmollysdad, Sep 29, 2019
    My Mrs hates the pillion on the 800 too, so i leave her at home with the dog now.
    I fancy the idea of a 1200 tiger, but my legs aren't long enough :(
    Are they genuinely better than the 800 ??
     
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    #13 SleepyOwl, Sep 29, 2019
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    I had a 2013 which agreed was a while ago but was a great long distance tourer. Very top heavy though. I think the new 900(1000?) may be the perfect solution.
     
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  14. dilligaf

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    #14 dilligaf, Sep 29, 2019
    Makes no difference mate :confused:
    Only ever have one bike :sob:
     
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    #15 SleepyOwl, Sep 29, 2019
    I think that may be the easiest answer from the current replies
     
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    #16 billyandmollysdad, Sep 29, 2019
    I've got a 2011 800 ABS roadie, which is pretty much perfect for me, i'd like a bit more grunt occasionally but other than that i couldn't ask for more
     
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    #17 Big Sandy, Sep 29, 2019
    "Why? You only got one arse....!"
     
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    #18 SleepyOwl, Sep 29, 2019
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    I know but I like to be in different riding positions ;)
     
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    #19 billyandmollysdad, Sep 29, 2019
    I have little interest in the GS to be honest, the 800 is the perfect size for me, with the saddle in the lowest position...
    I would only be interested in a 1200 tiger if it was the physically the same as the 800 - which i know it isn't.
    My intention is to buy a newer version of the 800 next year, although i don't know which model yet.
     
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    #20 Big Sandy, Sep 29, 2019
    That was my answer too...

    I don't fit in rice rockets though.....
     
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