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vgreid · 11-19-2012, 08:10 PM

I try to buy stuff that is made in North America. Both of my bikes were, to the best of my knowledge. Same thing with my cars and other toys. So, brand loyal, dunno, but if the product is good and local, that will always be a factor in my decision.

1rusty1 · 11-19-2012, 10:11 PM

Not yet. I get bored with things pretty fast so am not very loyal. I hang on to things for a year or two then move on to the next.

Scuba77 · 11-19-2012, 10:36 PM

No. Life is just too short and variety is too great.

puckothewilde · 11-20-2012, 01:00 AM

I've been riding for 40 yrs. I've had about 25 bikes. American (HD), Japanese(Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda), British(AJS, Triumph, BSA), and Spanish(Bultaco MX). 2 stroke and 4 stroke. Why should I lock myself into just one brand?

davelisowski · 11-20-2012, 01:00 AM

i love Honda.

Honda bikes, cars, hats, shirts, jackets, pins, keychains, stickers, or anything else with that label and those wings.

Would I consider another bike...? Yes. I don't have money for another toy at the moment. I would ride a Harley, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, Kawasaki, BMW, Victory, Ducati or anything else. In fact, I have a list of bikes that include many of the aforementioned ones. Eventually, I will own/temporarily posses each one.

(Indian would be badass, but that would be a keeper... and I'd be such a snob that it would be an expensive, vintage Indian)

John Hopkins · 11-20-2012, 08:13 AM

I've got four Honda Shadow's and one Yamaha FJ1200 and my bike before that was a Vmax that I did Wales on a motorbike on, But I don't have a car.

John.

ZackDaniels · 11-20-2012, 08:20 AM

Kudos to putting significant miles on a max. I do hope you did something about the stock seat before putting yourself through that. Why'd you get ride of it?

HardRock · 11-20-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Menhir

*I have no desire for a bike over 750cc, but engine inflation disease still seems rampant.

I can relate but the liter bike is what I don't see the need to excede, 1100 Shadow 900 Kawasaki ect. I just like the easier lope for longer distances.
That being said other then being leary of the new Chinese bikes I am not brand loyal in the least I would just feel like I'm missing out on to much if I limited myself to one brand.

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GPSchmidt · 11-20-2012, 10:12 AM

If I have a good experience with "brand X", then I tend to stick with that. If the opposite is true, I move on. This isn't 100% true of all things, but it generally applies.

MichaelK · 11-20-2012, 11:21 AM

Earlier in this thread, someone said they wouldn't touch a Suzuki, why would that be? I have my eye on the SFV 650. I like the looks of it anyway. Has anyone had bad experiences with Suzuki bikes?

11-19-2012, 08:10 PM	#31 (permalink)
vgreid Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 406	I try to buy stuff that is made in North America. Both of my bikes were, to the best of my knowledge. Same thing with my cars and other toys. So, brand loyal, dunno, but if the product is good and local, that will always be a factor in my decision. __________________ 2006 Shadow Spirit 1100 2011 Victory Cross Country Thanks Vaughn

11-19-2012, 10:36 PM	#33 (permalink)
Scuba77 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St Augustine, Florida Posts: 663	No. Life is just too short and variety is too great. __________________ FJR Stratoliner Shadow Spirit VT1100 Honda 919/CB900F Kawasaki ZR7S Honda CB360 VFW, Post 2391 Patriot Guard Rider #92075

11-20-2012, 01:00 AM	#34 (permalink)
puckothewilde Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Azle, Tx Posts: 1,373	I've been riding for 40 yrs. I've had about 25 bikes. American (HD), Japanese(Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda), British(AJS, Triumph, BSA), and Spanish(Bultaco MX). 2 stroke and 4 stroke. Why should I lock myself into just one brand? __________________ puck/Kevin Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in a pretty & well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out & proclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!"

11-20-2012, 08:13 AM	#36 (permalink)
John Hopkins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tredegar,South Wales, near England, not far from Scotland. Posts: 3,480	I've got four Honda Shadow's and one Yamaha FJ1200 and my bike before that was a Vmax that I did Wales on a motorbike on, But I don't have a car. John. __________________ Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone.

11-20-2012, 10:12 AM	#39 (permalink)
GPSchmidt Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Allegan, Michigan Posts: 907	If I have a good experience with "brand X", then I tend to stick with that. If the opposite is true, I move on. This isn't 100% true of all things, but it generally applies. __________________ Greg 1993 Harley-Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster 1991 Harley-Davidson FLTCU Tour Glide Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul

11-19-2012, 10:11 PM	#32 (permalink)
1rusty1 Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 929	Not yet. I get bored with things pretty fast so am not very loyal. I hang on to things for a year or two then move on to the next.

11-20-2012, 11:21 AM	#40 (permalink)
MichaelK Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 67	Earlier in this thread, someone said they wouldn't touch a Suzuki, why would that be? I have my eye on the SFV 650. I like the looks of it anyway. Has anyone had bad experiences with Suzuki bikes?

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