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Spotted 3 YICS bikes on my YICS bike today!

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by slackard, Aug 6, 2015.

  1. slackard

    slackard Active Member

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    Had my 82 650 Maxim out today and within a 5 mile radius I spotted 3 other YICS bikes on the road!

    First was a mutant yics bike w a big crazy enduro tank and some other weird mods.

    Next was a nice stock looking red SECA 550, parked at a motorbike cafe in town.

    The jewel, a near pristine looking Midnight Maxim.

    Good day for a ride!
     
    slackard, Aug 6, 2015
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    its amazing once you own one they all come poping out.
    never saw a vintage yamaha untill this summer now thats all i see.

    tunnel vision works both ways
     
    XJ550H, Aug 27, 2015
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  3. Toomanybikes

    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Ok so what part of this planet are you on that we might see these bikes in our travels??
     
    Toomanybikes, Aug 27, 2015
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  4. MattiThundrrr

    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    I think I've seen three XJs (other than mine) this year! Nobody drives vintage around here. If they do, it's really old, like BSA. I see more Urals than old Yammies!
     
    MattiThundrrr, Aug 28, 2015
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  5. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I see more urinals than Urals......
     
    hogfiddles, Aug 30, 2015
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Guy across the street from me has a Royal Enfield in military dress, but its impossible for me to judge how old the thing is. Retro styled, but has a newish looking vin sticker on the frame. He's never around when I am, and I thought it might make peeps in the neighborhood nervous if I start pokin around in their driveways.
     
    MattiThundrrr, Aug 31, 2015
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  7. Stumplifter

    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Royal Enfield recently announced that they will be opening dealerships in North America, they are starting to re-market their cool looking bikes - might be you neighbor has a newer one.
     
    Stumplifter, Aug 31, 2015
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  8. jayrodoh

    jayrodoh YimYam

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    We have one just around the corner from where I live, I'd love to get a Classic or Bullet 500 for around town.
     
    jayrodoh, Aug 31, 2015
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    Bigshankhank Active Member

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    Bah, niche bikes at best. Lots of style with little substance. For less money I'd be inclined to buy a Cleveland Cyclewerks bike.
     
    Bigshankhank, Aug 31, 2015
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    We have a royal enfield dealer in town.
    At$6k plus there are many bikes I would buy before even considering a Royal Enfield!
     
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  11. jayrodoh

    jayrodoh YimYam

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    I just figured for $6k for a new FI 500cc bike that wasn't what you typically see on the road it wasn't bad. I guess I'd have to go look one over well and test ride before making that decision.
     
    jayrodoh, Sep 1, 2015
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    If I had gobs of money I might get one just for the cool look of the army bike model, but way underpowered for 500cc
    Speed channel Brits did some mods to a new Bullet and it struggled to make 85 mph
     
    Toomanybikes, Sep 1, 2015
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  13. jayrodoh

    jayrodoh YimYam

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    Ouch. I just read up on it a bit online and see what you're saying. My wife's 250 Rebel wouldn't have an issue keeping up and cost a lot less.
     
    jayrodoh, Sep 1, 2015
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