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Gooch · 11-10-2005, 07:39 PM

best · 11-11-2005, 02:51 AM

It says
Harley 883 Sportster
But I would rather a 1200 *LOL*

Consider: a FXST Softail
OK

Then at least consider Harley's V-Rod,

NO way P U

recoveringnky · 11-11-2005, 11:04 AM

It was a fun question/answer thing! Said something about my trying a Harley....nope, not for me!! Also said something about trying a Buell...that's an option, but too tall for this short-legged girl!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! I like my Honda Pacific Coast but would love to have a Moto Guzzi if I had the funds!!

Gabe · 11-11-2005, 11:28 AM

Bland, yet utterly reliable.
Accurate quiz, since it's as likely to snow in July as it is that I'll ever ride a bike all by my veryownself.

best · 11-11-2005, 12:01 PM

It snowed on top of Mt Washington this past July.

So when you getting your bike?

Gabe · 11-11-2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by best

It snowed on top of Mt Washington this past July.

**Ann** · 11-14-2005, 07:08 PM

I've been itching to try this and it says I suit a Harley...wooo hoo!!! (That's good, yes?)

Gooch, you'll have to teach me how to drive one of these, and that could be the challenge of your life.

Harley 883 Sportster
You scored 2 moxie, 5 zeal, and 3 pomp!
You scored dead center average, lacking any of the personality quirks that normally drive people to motorcycling.
However, if you do ride, statistics would suggest that you are destined for a Harley-Davidson, probably something in the Softail line.

You might have noticed that's a lot of moolah for an (arguably) obsolete piece of machinery, and you're too rational and attitude-free to need the Biggest and Baddest that the marketeers tell you to buy. A far more reasonably priced taste of the Harley Kool-Aid is the 883 Sporty, a fun little beast that leaves you with plenty of cash to customize.

On the other hand, the only reason I'm bringing up the Harley-Davidson product line at all is due to the fact that Harley is the choice most people think of when they consider getting into motorcycling, and that's mostly because they don't know much about the alternatives.

Thought experiment: if you were the only person left on earth, and you could pick any motorcycle you wanted, what would you choose? Best looking or best engineered? Your test results don't really point in any direction strongly, so I'll try to nudge you towards substance over style.

Consider: a FXST Softail weighs 629lbs dry, the base version starts around $14k, and will make 75-80hp -- after you tweak it with pipes and a jet kit. A Buell XB12R weighs 395lbs dry, costs $10.5k and makes 103hp, stock. An Aprilia Tuono R weighs 417lbs, costs $12k, and makes 125hp, stock. (We won't even mention the bang for buck of the Japanese competitors.) Still a fan of retro-classic styling? Then at least consider Harley's V-Rod, which mixes in some modern engineering into the equation (596lbs, 125hp, $17k).

While the Sportster is a reasonable compromise, you may discover that you enjoy the added feedback provided by standard-style bikes such as the Suzuki SV or the Ducati Monster. (If you must hang with the Harley crowd, they'll be less likely to give you grief if you choose the Buell, though.)

You have the potential to be a great rider. Take the MSF class, and choose a bike that won't hold you back!

best · 11-14-2005, 10:03 PM

Ann I am starting to think that everyone who takes that test,gets the same answers *LOL*

Took it twice and I know I gave differing answers each time.

BillJ · 11-16-2005, 11:09 AM

When Mouse first sent this around, I "scored" an 883 Harley Sportster. This time I got a 600cc Sportbike.

As if!

Near as I remember, the only answer I changed was the last one: Are you hoping that your test result is a Harley-Davidson? First time, I checked "yes," and second time, "I don't care."

Gooch · 11-17-2005, 03:30 AM

lol .. me too Bill .. cept the first time I checked no and the second time I checked yes.

random number generators I think.

Hurricane · 11-17-2005, 06:08 AM

At least mine said a 1200 Sportster

BillJ · 11-17-2005, 07:32 AM

Guy on a mail-list I'm on claims he scored a Softail, but I think he must have fudged a little. Everyone else gets Sporties and crotch-rockets.

tramp · 11-17-2005, 03:35 PM

You are the primary source of extra bits of fairing plastic on eBay.

WTF???? i dont own no fairing.

Hurricane · 11-17-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillJ

Guy on a mail-list I'm on claims he scored a Softail, but I think he must have fudged a little. Everyone else gets Sporties and crotch-rockets.

Yea, I was fudging a little myself.
883 like everyone else.

Greenbug · 11-17-2005, 10:01 PM

I GOT A DIFFERENT ANSWER THE VERY FIRST TIME!!!!!

It said I should get a harley tattoo - Yeah Buddy!

It has me pegged! LMAO

The good news is I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico....

Gooch · 11-18-2005, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramp

You are the primary source of extra bits of fairing plastic on eBay.

WTF???? i dont own no fairing.

Yeah I got that one the first time.. lol they must have seen my bagger.. sans fairing.

11-10-2005, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,654	Mouse sent me this link Motorcycle matched to your personality

11-11-2005, 02:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	It says Harley 883 Sportster But I would rather a 1200 LOL Consider: a FXST Softail OK Then at least consider Harley's V-Rod, NO way P U __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

11-11-2005, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 677	It was a fun question/answer thing! Said something about my trying a Harley....nope, not for me!! Also said something about trying a Buell...that's an option, but too tall for this short-legged girl!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! I like my Honda Pacific Coast but would love to have a Moto Guzzi if I had the funds!! __________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

11-11-2005, 12:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	It snowed on top of Mt Washington this past July. So when you getting your bike? __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

11-14-2005, 07:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,227	I've been itching to try this and it says I suit a Harley...wooo hoo!!! (That's good, yes?) Gooch, you'll have to teach me how to drive one of these, and that could be the challenge of your life. Harley 883 Sportster You scored 2 moxie, 5 zeal, and 3 pomp! You scored dead center average, lacking any of the personality quirks that normally drive people to motorcycling. However, if you do ride, statistics would suggest that you are destined for a Harley-Davidson, probably something in the Softail line. You might have noticed that's a lot of moolah for an (arguably) obsolete piece of machinery, and you're too rational and attitude-free to need the Biggest and Baddest that the marketeers tell you to buy. A far more reasonably priced taste of the Harley Kool-Aid is the 883 Sporty, a fun little beast that leaves you with plenty of cash to customize. On the other hand, the only reason I'm bringing up the Harley-Davidson product line at all is due to the fact that Harley is the choice most people think of when they consider getting into motorcycling, and that's mostly because they don't know much about the alternatives. Thought experiment: if you were the only person left on earth, and you could pick any motorcycle you wanted, what would you choose? Best looking or best engineered? Your test results don't really point in any direction strongly, so I'll try to nudge you towards substance over style. Consider: a FXST Softail weighs 629lbs dry, the base version starts around $14k, and will make 75-80hp -- after you tweak it with pipes and a jet kit. A Buell XB12R weighs 395lbs dry, costs $10.5k and makes 103hp, stock. An Aprilia Tuono R weighs 417lbs, costs $12k, and makes 125hp, stock. (We won't even mention the bang for buck of the Japanese competitors.) Still a fan of retro-classic styling? Then at least consider Harley's V-Rod, which mixes in some modern engineering into the equation (596lbs, 125hp, $17k). While the Sportster is a reasonable compromise, you may discover that you enjoy the added feedback provided by standard-style bikes such as the Suzuki SV or the Ducati Monster. (If you must hang with the Harley crowd, they'll be less likely to give you grief if you choose the Buell, though.) You have the potential to be a great rider. Take the MSF class, and choose a bike that won't hold you back! __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

11-11-2005, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gabe Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,955	Bland, yet utterly reliable. Accurate quiz, since it's as likely to snow in July as it is that I'll ever ride a bike all by my veryownself.

11-14-2005, 10:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	Ann I am starting to think that everyone who takes that test,gets the same answers LOL Took it twice and I know I gave differing answers each time. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

11-16-2005, 11:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,240	When Mouse first sent this around, I "scored" an 883 Harley Sportster. This time I got a 600cc Sportbike. *As if!* Near as I remember, the only answer I changed was the last one: *Are you hoping that your test result is a Harley-Davidson?* First time, I checked "yes," and second time, "I don't care." __________________ Bill J. from Austin Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

11-17-2005, 03:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,654	lol .. me too Bill .. cept the first time I checked no and the second time I checked yes. random number generators I think.

11-17-2005, 06:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 306	At least mine said a 1200 Sportster

11-17-2005, 07:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,240	Guy on a mail-list I'm on claims he scored a Softail, but I think he must have fudged a little. Everyone else gets Sporties and crotch-rockets. __________________ Bill J. from Austin Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

11-17-2005, 03:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
tramp Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: my own little world Posts: 255	You are the primary source of extra bits of fairing plastic on eBay. WTF???? i dont own no fairing.

11-17-2005, 10:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Greenbug In Paradise! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pair-O-Dice, CA Posts: 433	I GOT A DIFFERENT ANSWER THE VERY FIRST TIME!!!!! It said I should get a harley tattoo - Yeah Buddy! It has me pegged! LMAO The good news is I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico.... __________________ "Without freedom of the past, there is no freedom at all" "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society" ~ KRISHNAMURTI

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