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Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:50 pm
by KungFooBob
Not an ADV bike. That rules out the Guzzi V85-TT.
The V7 is proper slow and everything else is a massive cruiser.
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:51 pm
by Skub
My money is on a Triumph.
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:52 pm
by Ditchfinder
Count Steer wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:49 pm
I'm still leaning towards Moto Guzzi.
The Griso was the last good looking Guzzi they made though
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:52 pm
by Ditchfinder
Skub wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:51 pm
My money is on a Triumph.
Agreed either a Speed Triple 1050 or a Thruxton maybe
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:53 pm
by KungFooBob
Skub wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:51 pm
My money is on a Triumph.
Nah, you'd have to be a right mug to buy one of those.
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:53 pm
by Count Steer
Ditchfinder wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:52 pm
Count Steer wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:49 pm
I'm still leaning towards Moto Guzzi.
The Griso was the last good looking Guzzi they made though
OK. I'll go with what Skub said. (If it's not a Guzzi).
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:55 pm
by Ditchfinder
Is he still trying to work out how to post a pic ?
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:57 pm
by Deadpool2
KungFooBob wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:32 pm
for some reason I've ignored the thread title.
So its something that others on this very forum have/had?
But not Japanese?
Correct on the first but not on the latter.
Not sure this is very fair, tbh, as I think I wrote my first post a bit too mischeviously.
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:58 pm
by KungFooBob
So it is an XSR then?
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:59 pm
by Ditchfinder
Deadpool2 wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:57 pm
KungFooBob wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:32 pm
for some reason I've ignored the thread title.
So its something that others on this very forum have/had?
But not Japanese?
Correct on the first but not on the latter.
Not sure this is very fair, tbh, as I think I wrote my first post a bit too mischeviously.
Led us right up the garden path there - and if it's an xsr you can always be my wingman

Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:48 pm
by Deadpool2
KungFooBob wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:58 pm
So it is an XSR then?
Indeed, well done that man.
Not sure I am quick enough to be anyone's wingman lol
Yes, I know hipster fashion but I like the look of it and the thought of it in the garage. However, if my back really flares on it, its going to become a really expensive ornament! Weather for tomorrow looks shite as well, sigh.
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:59 pm
by Ditchfinder
Deadpool2 wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:48 pm
KungFooBob wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:58 pm
So it is an XSR then?
Indeed, well done that man.
Not sure I am quick enough to be anyone's wingman lol
Yes, I know hipster fashion but I like the look of it and the thought of it in the garage. However, if my back really flares on it, its going to become a really expensive ornament! Weather for tomorrow looks shite as well, sigh.
I meant wingman in terms of going out on the pull - you appear to be less aesthetically fussy then me given you like the XSR !

Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:06 pm
by Deadpool2
Ditchfinder wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:59 pm
Deadpool2 wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:48 pm
KungFooBob wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:58 pm
So it is an XSR then?
Indeed, well done that man.
Not sure I am quick enough to be anyone's wingman lol
Yes, I know hipster fashion but I like the look of it and the thought of it in the garage. However, if my back really flares on it, its going to become a really expensive ornament! Weather for tomorrow looks shite as well, sigh.
I meant wingman in terms of going out on the pull - you appear to be less aesthetically fussy then me given you like the XSR !
Indeed and you are right my aesthetic standard are lower than yours but enough to find the v strom unattractive lol
Also I hardly think I can compete against the aesthetic qualities of Griso
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:41 pm
by Skub
Anyway,blah de blah.
Pics or it didn't happen.

Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:20 pm
by Ditchfinder
Deadpool2 wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:06 pm
Ditchfinder wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:59 pm
Deadpool2 wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:48 pm
Indeed, well done that man.
Not sure I am quick enough to be anyone's wingman lol
Yes, I know hipster fashion but I like the look of it and the thought of it in the garage. However, if my back really flares on it, its going to become a really expensive ornament! Weather for tomorrow looks shite as well, sigh.
I meant wingman in terms of going out on the pull - you appear to be less aesthetically fussy then me given you like the XSR !
Indeed and you are right my aesthetic standard are lower than yours but enough to find the v strom unattractive lol
Also I hardly think I can compete against the aesthetic qualities of Griso
You flatterer you

Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:20 pm
by Druid
KungFooBob wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:53 pm
Skub wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:51 pm
My money is on a Triumph.
Nah, you'd have to be a right mug to buy one of those.

Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:56 am
by Taipan
Deadpool2 wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:48 pm
KungFooBob wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:58 pm
So it is an XSR then?
Indeed, well done that man.
Not sure I am quick enough to be anyone's wingman lol
Yes, I know hipster fashion but I like the look of it and the thought of it in the garage. However, if my back really flares on it, its going to become a really expensive ornament! Weather for tomorrow looks shite as well, sigh.
Ahh, I wonder if you can answer a question about them for me? What are those funny little boxes on the frame for?
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:50 am
by Ditchfinder
Happy New Bike Day Deadpool, hope you dodge the showers
Oh and

Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 3:43 pm
by Deadpool2

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HI Ditchfinder I did thanks. Doesn't seem to want to add the file, does now lol
Re: Imitation, flattery and all that
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 4:37 pm
by Skub
Deadpool2 wrote: Sat Aug 21, 2021 3:43 pm
IMG_20210821_154415.jpgHI Ditchfinder I did thanks. Doesn't seem to want to add the file, does now lol
Your good health to enjoy man.
That's a pretty handy looking little box just above the rad,what will you use it for?