Rocket vs Thunderbird

[smokit2]

No not at all ,just I cannot imagine my little lady moving a thunderbird around let alone a Rocket, but I have seen some ladies who could hold a bull out to piss

Interesting analogy

 

[cusso ken]

If you ever come down to OZ you will find analogies like this are part of our vernacular, at least blokes of my era

Interesting analogy

 

[1olbull]

I sat next to this young lady on a flight from Phoenix to Columbus several years ago. After talking to her for a couple of hours I didn't get the impression that she was intimated by powerful motorcycles.

Valerie Thompson Racing | "America's Queen of Speed"

Lucky $hit youse be!!!

 

[1olbull]

Interesting analogy

Well, Wilson!
That there should pee-off the mrs.

 

[1olbull]

This thread was about Rockets and Thunderbirds. I can't pick up my bike if it falls over, and I bet I'm not the only one. I bet there are a whole bunch of people who can't pick up their rides when they fall over. That is not a disqualifying criterion for owning a particular bike. A number of folks here have commented that the Rocket is less than suitable for a daily commuter in densely populated areas, and the same is true of an 18-wheeler. I really enjoy -- as it greatly adds to my life to know the people here and be able to ride the Rocket when I can.

When *anyone* wants to ride a Rocket (or a Thunderbird in this case), we usually give them the same advice: be careful at first and get a feel for its size and power, and be welcome to this site to ask questions and receive encouragement.

Paul,
You certainly could pick it up if done correctly!

 

[1olbull]

If you ever come down to OZ you will find analogies like this are part of our vernacular, at least blokes of my era

Ken,
Is that there a literal thingy?
Like tighter than a bull's ass at fly time!?

 

[cusso ken]

Ken,
Is that there a literal thingy?
Like tighter than a bull's ass at fly time!?

Yes a bit tight like a bulls arse walking up a steep hill, bad luck, crippled grass hopper in a yard of starving chooks ,

 

[steve59]

I had a xl1200c traded for a fxdli exploded then the tbird Storm 14000 miles in a year, thought I found 'the one'. The storm is comfortable enough with a decent screen to do iron butt runs on, could never say that about my sportster. The good, low seat, bright ass headlights, handles like a dream, tons of torque, plenty of passing power, 200 mile range.
The 'not so good'. very hard to push!! I could push my R3 up to jogging speed on the road (occasionally the wiring decides to quit) the tbird feels like the tires are flat trying to roll it out of the garage, 12,000 mile valve cks $$$, eats tires x2 the sporty, hard to reach kickstand. I traded my storm for my R3, after a demo on the beast I was powerless. I see a woman riding the lava red one around here sometimes and she looks happy enough.

Difference between R3? smaller, better suspension, better tranny, better electrics, better looks, harder seat, runs out of steam around 95 mph. They're blowing out leftovers 2016's for $11-12,000! Everytime I see one on sale I have to remember I don't need another bike.

 

[Y62]

She bought a 2015 Night Storm yesterday. K&N and TOR, really nice bike! I´ll post pictures later...

 

[IMFASTTOO]

I had a xl1200c traded for a fxdli exploded then the tbird Storm 14000 miles in a year, thought I found 'the one'. The storm is comfortable enough with a decent screen to do iron butt runs on, could never say that about my sportster. The good, low seat, bright ass headlights, handles like a dream, tons of torque, plenty of passing power, 200 mile range.
The 'not so good'. very hard to push!! I could push my R3 up to jogging speed on the road (occasionally the wiring decides to quit) the tbird feels like the tires are flat trying to roll it out of the garage, 12,000 mile valve cks $$$, eats tires x2 the sporty, hard to reach kickstand. I traded my storm for my R3, after a demo on the beast I was powerless. I see a woman riding the lava red one around here sometimes and she looks happy enough.

Difference between R3? smaller, better suspension, better tranny, better electrics, better looks, harder seat, runs out of steam around 95 mph. They're blowing out leftovers 2016's for $11-12,000! Everytime I see one on sale I have to remember I don't need another bike.