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I just couldn't get myself on my bike these last few weeks. The wind in the boland is crazy. I ride from wellington to malmesbury on a 45 deg angel the whole way!
 
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thestaggy said:
I've watched some reviews on them both and they all say the 750 is the lighter, more maneuverable of the two with a forgiving suspesnion set-up. Slightly put off by the aesthetics of the tail though. The 883 appeals to me as it is basically a factory-built bobber.

Why wouldn't you recommend it/them as a commuter? No intention to commute myself, I deal with too many taxis on my work route, just something to cruise around on over the weekends.
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Cruisers in general are just heavy and sit very low so not great for commuting.

It can be done, but I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner as risk obviously increases.

If it's a weekend/friday only bike it will probably be fine.

Even as a veteran rider I've spent some time in traffic with Cruisers and it's the last one of the list of bikes available that I would volunteer to do lane splitting traffic with.
 
Mike7 said:
So I finally got a new bike :D

2009 CBR600RR. I'm in love with it and really liking the color scheme.

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I had to drive the bike from Hermanus to CPT. I was a bit scared in the beginning but it's not nearly as scary as people make it out to be. Yes the power is night and day compared to my previous 250 but the bike only goes as fast as you want it to go. I love how stable the bike is and not having to shift so often compared to the 250. I'm not irresponsible but man this bike just wants you to go fast :D

If you're on a 250 go out and get yourself a 600.
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The fact that you had a 250 is what makes all the difference and why it's not nearly as scary as people say.

But when you give a complete noob a 115hp 600cc inline four where a cm of throttle means breaking the speed limit that's when it's scary and dangerous.

It goes as fast as you want it to go sure...but when you are a noob and what you want and what it does are two different things that's when people get hurt.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Cruisers in general are just heavy and sit very low so not great for commuting.

It can be done, but I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner as risk obviously increases.

If it's a weekend/friday only bike it will probably be fine.

Even as a veteran rider I've spent some time in traffic with Cruisers and it's the last one of the list of bikes available that I would volunteer to do lane splitting traffic with.
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Depends on the cruiser.
I have decided I need a Ducati Xdiavel. Unfortunately the bloody thing costs more than 2 kidneys.
 
Pox said:
Depends on the cruiser.
I have decided I need a Ducati Xdiavel. Unfortunately the bloody thing costs more than 2 kidneys.
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Great minds think alike. Wouldn't mind one myself, but I just can't justify spending so much money on bike or anything else for that matter.
 
kaaskop said:
I just couldn't get myself on my bike these last few weeks. The wind in the boland is crazy. I ride from wellington to malmesbury on a 45 deg angel the whole way!
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Been there bro. Last week, left the office and was a light breeze. Hit the elevated freeway pass the foreshore and boom! Wind is pumping at least 50km/h. Was scary as hell!
 
Pox said:
Depends on the cruiser.
I have decided I need a Ducati Xdiavel. Unfortunately the bloody thing costs more than 2 kidneys.
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like so?
 

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SauRoNZA said:
Cruisers in general are just heavy and sit very low so not great for commuting.

It can be done, but I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner as risk obviously increases.

If it's a weekend/friday only bike it will probably be fine.

Even as a veteran rider I've spent some time in traffic with Cruisers and it's the last one of the list of bikes available that I would volunteer to do lane splitting traffic with.
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Well technically neither the 750 nor 883 are cruisers. They're more bobber and sportster than cruisers and have similar traits to the 48. I much prefer the 48 (aesthetically and powerwise).
The 48 is my first bike i've owned. Ridden my Cousins VFR, Ridden a 600RR and a few others. Although they all have their strong points, I prefer the 48. May be a 1200 Vtwin only, but man she's fun. Being a SPORTSTER as opposed to a full on cruiser, she is very nimble. I also commute with it to work (bar if it's raining). Has also proven way more effective lane splitting than the sports bikes in front of me.
 
memphis32 said:
Guys, where can I get one of those aluminum license disk holders? My plastic one is about finished....
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Saw one yesterday at Bikers Warehouse. Pretty damn expensive if u ask me. If I can recall it was in the region of R350
 
Guys any idea where I can buy a gear indicator I can install? I also need wheel tape that's similar to metallic green.
 
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Pox said:
Depends on the cruiser.
I have decided I need a Ducati Xdiavel. Unfortunately the bloody thing costs more than 2 kidneys.
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All cruisers as opposed to other bikes.

The X-Diavel is a beautiful thing and a bizarre sensation to ride.

However I still feel Ducatis aren't remotely worth their price tag. Build quality is borderline questionable even if their pricing was in line with others.

Not to even mention ownership in Cape Town is a piss poor experience.
 
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