G'day CHARLES

30 Mar 04 14:58, CHARLES ANGELICH wrote to DAVID DRUMMOND:

 DD>> (and I manage to keep my wheels on the road at speed)... 

 CA> That would depend on the road and how lucky you are at any
 CA> given point in time. Try 'offroading' sometime. :-) 

I have participated of Central Australia a number of times on a 1000cc BMW
"Adventure Tourer".

 DD>> Modern motorcycles do not need enormous rider weight to
 DD>> keep them on the road, they handle much better than those
 DD>> Harley behemouths of old.... 

 CA> The Harley, Indian, BMW, Moto Guzzi, and others were
 CA> predominately 'touring' bikes not 'sport' bikes. I am told that
 CA> new Harleys handle quite well but then, I don't ride
 CA> motorcycles. 

BMW have made "desert racers" for many years. They started with a
800cc twin, then the 1000cc twin. Nowdays it's a 650cc fuel injected
single.

They even dabble in sports bikes - but not as competitive as some others.

Harley's seem to attract a certain clique who appear to be more interested
in image than the actual joys of riding.....

Regards,
David

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