wenley
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Post by wenley on Jul 13, 2008 20:16:47 GMT -5
hey guys im new to this
but it seems that the chopper style sr has really kicked off in japan
doesnt seem to be too popular here in aus any one know why that is??
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Post by marlon on Jul 13, 2008 20:45:32 GMT -5
I think it's because it's quite easy to go and get a full sized bike, without the hassles of getting another grade of licence.
Personally the bobber-ish SR500 is growing on me a bit. No ape hangers or anything daft like that, but some of the bratstyle SR's are pretty d**n cool.
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wenley
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Post by wenley on Jul 13, 2008 23:03:01 GMT -5
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Post by marlon on Jul 14, 2008 1:16:47 GMT -5
Just think of what you want your SR to do.
Obviously, if you're after a bike that'll do weekend runs through the twisties it won't be the best.
As a city runabout, one of those choppers would be great. The small fuel tank wouldn't worry you too much, nor would the thin seat. Also, watch out going over speed humps with shocks that short! It's also getting to the stage where nice cafe'd SR's are a bit run of the mill, it'd be great to see something unusual out there.
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Post by StewRoss on Jul 14, 2008 1:46:06 GMT -5
There have been a couple that have turned up to the SR rally over the years... SR  |
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Post by aero on Jul 14, 2008 3:01:17 GMT -5
I built this frame for an SR bobber. Once the street tracker is finishished I'll get on with putting it together. Its all there, wheels, forks, engine, mudgaurd, just needs time and that other precious commodity - inclination!  |
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Post by soonerfan on Jul 14, 2008 6:23:00 GMT -5
The Japanese are WAY behind the curve, but anything "Western-chic" and they are all over it. Choppers are beginning to wane in popularity Stateside. Don't know if it has simply run the course, the economy backlash or what. The orientals, being smaller of stature and the SR being so prevalent over there, make this chopper craze a natural. It's kind of a shame, really. Hate to see good handling go away for style.....I've ridden a Big Dog chopper....it goes and stops and that's about it.
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wenley
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Post by wenley on Jul 14, 2008 19:40:50 GMT -5
aero make sure u keep us posted im real keen to see how it turns out.. i know what u mean by time.. my whole weekend is spent on the bike..
gud point about handling.
i havent ridden a chopper before as im new to the bike seen.
im still on my L's
first bike was a cbr250 then i went to deus n found out that the sr was learner legal.
might stick to a cafe style for a bit as dont want to waste a kool lookin seat..
i hope theirs a rally soon cant wait to check out some sr's
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