Sport bike riders, If you had to get a cruiser?

I define a cruiser as an air-cooled v-twin in that classic configuration. If your definition is different my answer might be different.

I would be very happy with a 1920-1927 Indian Scout. Look and drool. http://www.photos.indianmotorbikes.com/20-27scout/...

Kato....Nothing wrong with loving old technology. These bikes were the sportbikes of their time and they are some of the coolest things on two wheels. Would be thrilled to own one. The old Harleys are cool too, at one time they were all about performance. My dad had one when he was a teenager with suicide shift and a reverse gear, and my uncle had a sportster back when they were actually sporty.

Both yes and no and it's human nature. It's the whole us v. them thing, that started in the late 1940's. In the past and even into today. Motorcycle club patch holders, picked on any one who did not ride a Harley. This attitude was pick up by Harley (the company) and used to sell bikes. Soon almost every Harley rider, patch holder or not, was picking on non Harley riders. At the same time a new kind of bike was coming onto the market, in the form of the crotch rocket/sport bike. The Harley riders jumped in on the sport bike riders, but the sport bike riders didn't lay down like the others, they fought back. It's been going on now for, 30 years or so now. Unless your a patch holder in a 1% club, or a support club, there is no real reason for it. Most Harley riders and non 1% clubs have out grown it. It's only the sport bike riders, who care now a days. Sooner or later they will grow up, then they will be picked on by the younger kids, who ride who knows what.

Great question, I have never really put much thought into this before my first impulse was the v-max but I would probably end up dumping that bike, alot of power with alot of things that would scrape without a whole of lean angle so that's out the window. My brother had a v-rod but as much as he tried to make the thing fast he was never able to beat me in the quarter at the track(on my old 600 by the way) and I rode the thing a couple of times and while it was kinda quick it was not comfortable enough to make up for the lack of a "fun factor" but I will have to admit it was a pretty nice bike without any major flaws. I know a few guys with fat boys and they are a nice looking bike but two of the three have had a few minor problems so that's out also. The way you posed the question rules out a goldwing so that is a no go as well. All said and done I would have to go with a Harley dresser, if you are stuck cruising around why not go with one that is fully loaded, has a comfortable seat for a passenger and comes with a radio. Besides alot of the guys I work with have them without too many problems and there has to be a reason that everyone and their brother owns one. Honestly I would rather stick with what I have than just putt-putt around, although there are days when some wind protection would be nice and handy to stay warm and who would complain about heated handle grips:)

NBT, you bash Harley's for having out dated technology, but you want a 1920's Indian. WTF?? I was a sport bike rider (GSXR750) I looked at every cruiser on the market from Honda to Victory and I ended up with a Harley Softail Deluxe. Never owned one before, could care less about the name or what country it's made in. It was just the best looking bike to me and I think looks are a big part of a cruiser. Of course not many other sport bike guys will say Harley because they think they are the enemy for some reason.

The V Max, that's a nice looking bike but I wouldn't want the weight.

The new Harley XR1200 is also quite nice.....first Harley I've ever really taken a shine to.

Both count as I've never owned either make.

Vulcan 2000 Classic LT. I like the lines. And it has got the grunt to go with the looks. It probably won't quit on me as much as my current ride either.

Would be kind of nice to own at least bike with a warranty in my lifetime.

CURRENT - 1968 BSA 441 SHOOTING STAR. You do guarantee that I can keep it; right? It's my baby.

BMW, full touring setup. That's as far as I go.

There is NO cruiser that I would care to ride. I like riding a sportbike because of things that cruisers simply do not possess, like handling, leaning, cornering, and top speed.

I'd probably try to get another Magna. I had one but sold it last year because it drove like a semi compared to my 6.

Or perhaps a V-max....it would of course have to be lowered.

Or even a Valkyrie, assuming I could find one.

I would not go anywhere near a twin.

i would have said Valkyrie Rune, but since no hondas are allowed....

i'll go with a boss kannon i know how to work on a 350, and for sound, 8 ALWAYS sounds better than 2...

I would rather have a moped than a cruiser.