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Hey everyone I am in the market for a secound bike. I have my america now that I love for cruisin but it is just way to slow and leaves alot to be desired for me. I have a 97 Bigdog that had all kinds of work and was very fun to ride but it had a harley heritage and with that came problem after problem so I sold it. I am looking at either another cruiser liek the yamaha warrior or a sport bike like the suzuki sv100 or hyabusa. What does everyone think? any suggestions? oh and im not looking for another triumph.. thanks
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Well, I'm having a blast on my '01 Bonneville cafe project so my suggestion won't do you any good...
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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3/4 Throttle
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I have a Yamaha Warrior, great bike, lots of torque, but quite honestly not that much quicker than a Speedy, check out my gallery.
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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I am seriously thinking of selling the Warrior to either finance a new Speedy (mine was totaled recently) or maybe even go with a KTM 690 SuperMoto, check them out. (Not for everybody) but I like to be different.....................
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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That KTM Super Duke looks like it would be a blast.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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You might think about giving Harley another try. You say that Big Dog had a ton of work done to it. My experience has been that most peoples Harley problems are self induced or at least related to some improper modification. I love my speedy but I love my Fat Boy also. It's one of those triangles. I can take turns riding them; no chance of both at once. Just as well I hear it's kind of awkward aftrewards
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a sport bike like the suzuki sv100 or hyabusa
Hyabusa.....wow, brilliant bike but waaaaaaaayyyyyy to fast. Everyone i know who has owned one has told me how they had to sell it because it was so diseptiveley fast. They are so smooth and quiet thet you sit thinking you are doing a leisurely 75/80 when in reality you are clipping along at a ton plus. Beautiful machine, but kiss goodbye to your license.
The SV1000. I can talk a little from experience on these. The SV is the second generation TL1000. I had a 97 TL1000S, and i can tell you it was one wonderful machine. V-Twin touque, very powerful and handled like a dream. The SV has been detuned a little. taken away some of the top end to give it more mid range, which it didnt need as it pull from 30mph in top without any trouble. The big advantage between the SV and the TL. The SV is a lot more comfortable. The bars are not so low down. The TL was very uncomfortable, clip on bars were set low and your wrists took all of your body weight. The SV is not so radical in that department. A very nice bike. Go for it, they sound fantastic with a set of Yoshimura cans as well. A Ducati with out the servicing costs....well, almost.
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thanks for all the opinions everyone. I have watched videos of people doing wheelies on the warriors so I figure its got to me fast enough haha. But maybe the sv would be a good choice, I am even thinking of the 650 and not the 1000 because I really dont need all that. my buddies are into doing stunts and things with there bikes and dont care when they drop them and things but me I like to clean my bike and just cruise. I hate trying to choose a new bike its so hard
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My OL had one of those yamadavidson things. Couldn't keep up with its own smoke, and impossible to work on. The entire drive train had to be disassembled just to replace the rear tire.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
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How about an MV Agusta F4CC. It's definitely different and a steal at only $120,000.  
You have excellent taste Sir! ... drool.
Bedouin.
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How about an MV Agusta F4CC. It's definitely different and a steal at only $120,000.
You have excellent taste Sir! ... drool.
AND expensive. $120,000 
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
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Well, since this is no longer available:  then, a nice used Yamaha V-Max might fit the bill...brutal power and fairly well built. 
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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the yama warrior is belt drive, its easy to get the back tire off, you must be thinking of somthing else. Hmmm I will see maybe I can swing 120,000 if I rob a bank haha. that yama in the pic is brutal to look at
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How about an MV Agusta F4CC. It's definitely different and a steal at only $120,000.
You have excellent taste Sir! ... drool.
AND expensive. $120,000
Seriously, have you looked at a Moto Guzzi Griso?
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
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My vote is for the Busa.
My next bike is the Tiger, though...
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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How about an MV Agusta F4CC. It's definitely different and a steal at only $120,000.
You have excellent taste Sir! ... drool.
AND expensive. $120,000
Seriously, have you looked at a Moto Guzzi Griso?
Good one Brian! I was thinking about that too (when thinking seriously ... that is  ).
Bedouin.
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i know this is probably gonna sound off the page to you but, have you got a B.M.W. dealer in your area??? if so you might want to give them a try, they have some very fast cruiser bikes.
ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
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I know you wrote you're not looking for a Triumph, but if you see one of these up close and in person, it's tough to hold back the drool. http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/3603_5009.aspx  Be one of the lucky 50 in the world to own one. 1050 cc, 130 HP out the door. I saw one at Gengras in Hartford. Wish'dyda had a spare $12K. First stop would be at the apothecary for a set of diapers.
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