Anyone want to go for a ride?
Seeking help in choosing a bike… (for my character) 😉
I love sport bikes. I got my motorcycle license years ago and planned to buy something fast and Japanese. Then I moved to Panama where having this kind of bike is a death wish.
The Husband and I were thinking about getting a couple of these…
Honda’s CRF250L. Not so pretty, but practical.
…then we could go off roading, but even now we’re second guessing that idea after witnessing a few gruesome accidents.
For now, I live vicariously through my character without risking my life. The best part is there is no price limit. I can buy the biggest, baddest machine in the world. This is why in my WIP, Mr. Azarov rides the ultimate dream bike, a Ducati Panigale Superbike customized in matte black. Italian bikes are more his style and I love the somewhat indecent sound of the name Ducati. The powerful black bike is the modern equivalent of a black steed for my Byronic hero.
Ahh! Motorcycle porn.
We had lots of fun with it in the book, but eventually he takes a passenger (the love interest, wink, wink). Now this is not a bike built for comfort, and I wondered is even it possible to even have a passenger on this model? Is that a cowl on the back, or not?
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Drooling here.
So motorcycle owners and experts:
Please advise! Feel free to suggest your favorite model or fantasy bike.
Fellow writers:
What fantasies do you live out through your characters?
Dear readers:
If you had no price limit, what toy would you buy? A boat, car, ultralight, personal IMAX theater?
What is my favorite dream bike? My dream bike changes by minute but if I were to have to choose, the answer would be the bike that I am riding next. I have never met a bike I did not like.
Haha. What are you riding now?
My current bike is the one in my profile, a Yamaha FJR 1300. Its my current two wheel companion for a while.
PS Harley Davidson does make three wheelers
Those are crazy!
I have a red Honda Scooter, I refer to as my Honda Hog,
I have a bike, but I can ride in the safer shoulder, if I prefer because it is only 50cc’s the people on bicycles better move out of my way. The hog is coming through.
I have my pitiful ride, but I am still riding solo on the open rode.
yes, it is a ninny ride, but being a biker I had to get a tattoo and a bandana.
In my fantasy mind, I have a Dacati and ride like the wind at 20 miles per hour and be hard pressed to hurt myself, haha
Did you think about scooter?
No gagging allowed.
What I would really would like is a three wheeler. They are getting very popular and see more and more of them. I said no gagging.
I thought about getting a scooter just to run around town. We just sold our second vehicle, so maybe I’ll look into.
Just my opinion, but if it ain’t a Harley, it ain’t a real bike 😉
Lol, I think most Harley fans would agree 🙂
Of those I’d probably go for the Monster, however I really love anything cafe racer inspired or a modern variation. Bikes off mainstream manufacturers? Would have to be one of the Triumph Speed series.
Thanks for the suggestions, Katier. I love cafe racers too. They’ve got character. Even Ducati has a line of cafe racers, or they did. Hmm. Now you’ve got me thinking. Triumphs are cool, of course, but I want to make sure I get something with sexy curves. This character is unable to be with women, so the bike has to be something of a replacement, lol.
My husband and I used to ride motorcycles together until last January when he was hit by a car. He’s fine now – other than a permanent disability in his left hand – so our bike days are over. I miss it so much!!!!
I was scared after reading the first sentence. Thank goodness he’s okay! I know it must be hard to give up, but sometimes it doesn’t matter how good of a rider you are. There are so many careless or clueless drivers out there.
One more reason for me to keep the riding in my writing.
It was such a scary time . . . ICU for a month and on a ventilator for a couple of days. I hope I never, ever have to go through that again. Crazy, but I do miss the bike. 🙂 But as you said, too many scary drivers out there. The people who text and drive at the same time are the worst.
But I can still appreciate those gorgeous motorcycle pictures! LOL
Oh my god, that was serious, Debbie! It must have been a life changer for both of you. And no one take texting and driving very seriously. I confiscate The Husband’s phone when we get in the car. I grab it and sit on it because he’s just one of those people who find it hard to ignore notifications. I suggest everyone do the same. Put your own phone where you can’t reach it so you’re not tempted. I always think of that movie Seven Pounds.
I’m glad you can appreciate the pictures. Maybe one day I’ll go into a dealership just to sit on one and make engine noises, lol.