Topic: Just what style of bike says "you"

[Terry in Australia]

    Hey Terry,
                I found what I was looking for originally, I found the info in a copy of Motorcycle Cruiser a
    while back.  Today, I found that, if you will go to  vincentmotor.com,  you'll find that they have 4
    models. 1. Black Shadow 2. Black Lightning "S" 3. Black Lightning "ST" & 4. Black Eagle.
    The engine that they are using is the 1,000cc V-twin, RC51 Sportbike Engine. Check it out. I'm
    not up to the point of being able to add links to a post yet.

                                                          Later on,  Bill

Very nice Bill, although I think I like Terry Prince's efforts better. (only because I always wanted a "real" Vincent) Here's a link to the Honda based Vincents:

http://www.vincentmotors.com/BIK/sport.php

Cheers, Terry.

[GroovieGhoulie]

I like the Phase I Prototype the best as it appears to have a real Vincent engine and the styling isn't the down-in-front position.  The Black Shadow and others look like that "bowing" thing that dogs do when they want to play with you.

[Terry in Australia]

I like the Phase I Prototype the best as it appears to have a real Vincent engine

Nah, it's a Honda engine mate, just with the vincent logo. Cheers, Terry.

[bill440cars]

Very nice Bill, although I think I like Terry Prince's efforts better. (only because I always wanted a "real" Vincent) Here's a link to the Honda based Vincents:

http://www.vincentmotors.com/BIK/sport.php

Cheers, Terry.

          I think the ones, w/ the Honda motor, are pretty sharp but, you're right, you can't beat the real thing. The main thing is, I can't afford to do anything except look at them. I want to thank you for the info on the real ones. they are truly a sight to behold. Later on, Bill

[Terry in Australia]

No worries mate!

[GroovieGhoulie]

I like the Phase I Prototype the best as it appears to have a real Vincent engine

Nah, it's a Honda engine mate, just with the vincent logo. Cheers, Terry.

Honda builds a 50-degree V-Twin with pushrods and Vincent-style rocker covers? 

[3 sticks]

Cafe! All the way! (even though my avatar doesn't say it!)

[jonescafe72]

I'm all about the classic cafe stance, comfort can wait.

[j-conn]

i would have to say the sewer rat cafe is me...

[bggann]

In perusing my honda dealer - and the honda web site - I found exactly 1 bike that looked "like a real bike" to me - the 919.

They just don't make-em like they used to.

That 919 is pretty sweet tho....

BG

[fuzzybutt]

dont know why i didnt spot this poll before.................. oh well. the cafes and bobbers just seem to "speak" to me. my first non brit bike was a 72' ironhead "bobber" more correctly called a "short chopper" hardtail, paughco tapered leg springer front end with upswept paughco fishtail pipes. my first honda i wrecked a day and a half after getting it and i cafed it immediately.

[Caaveman82]

Have always loved the fifties and sixties british motorcycle scene, not that I was there. Cafe all the way. Though I wouldn't mind waking up to the midnight warrior every morning. Half cruiser half sport bike. Cost way too much and way too many cc. Never utilize something like that...

[Demon67]

I want something that weighs about  290- 320 lbs, has about 45-50 hp at rear wheel, nice wide bars, single or a twin, disc on front, electronic ignition, really good lighting , black, and everything sealed up well so that if I want to go off the beaten path I don't have to worry about it getting muddy or wet. handles well enough that I can go ear holing.
Bill the demon

[cbr-eric]

my main ride is a crotch rocket, but a classic one, 1988 honda hurricane 600. grandpa cbr   I like the faster handling and quicker acceleration over the cruiser style, and I have yet to get the 750 streetable so can't comment on how that feels.