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Old 03-11-2011, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Occam
So, most of us have Fits as economical runabouts, but it's a slow ride. For those who care to tickle it, what other vehicle do you own for those times when you need to "go to plaid?"

Mine is the Ninja - ~4 sec to 60 and a 12 sec quarter mile isn't fast by motorcycle standards, but it'll do for a mere mortal such as me.

I remember seeing a few posts before mentioning Vettes, a Nissan Z, and a few other bikes? Anyone up for show and tell?
That's a nice looking bike but my body is too old for for the Sportbike style. My good friend has an R1 which I have taken out a couple of times and ....wow! I don't know what is more impressive. It's acceleration or its braking! But the biggest thing for me is hunched over riding style. I cramp up in a second.

So I "kick back" and ride a Sportster albeit she's mighty fast. Here's my baby that I've owned for 12 years.

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And my favorite speed? About 50 mph. Gives me time to take in the sights and smells. Here's my favorite "action shot".

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Old 03-12-2011, 03:00 AM
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Oh man Gaffer, Those things were and still are amazing. The only thing close in style is a Lotus Evora. My need for speed was handled by my M5 BMW until the damn thing started developing issues.. Now it's really just handled by friends cars or what ever comes through at work.
 
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Old 03-12-2011, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Occam
So, most of us have Fits as economical runabouts, but it's a slow ride. For those who care to tickle it, what other vehicle do you own for those times when you need to "go to plaid?"

Mine is the Ninja - ~4 sec to 60 and a 12 sec quarter mile isn't fast by motorcycle standards, but it'll do for a mere mortal such as me.

I remember seeing a few posts before mentioning Vettes, a Nissan Z, and a few other bikes? Anyone up for show and tell?
Besides my Fit I also own supercharged 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor that I take for a spin when I feel a need for speed. I actually didn't drive my Police Interceptor for a month and couple of weeks ago I took it for a ride and a mile down the road from my house I got a ticket for speeding 61 in 40 zone. I don't know what it is but every time I drive that car I can't stop myself from speeding.
 
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Old 03-12-2011, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by FitsMePerfect
Besides my Fit I also own supercharged 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor that I take for a spin when I feel a need for speed. I actually didn't drive my Police Interceptor for a month and couple of weeks ago I took it for a ride and a mile down the road from my house I got a ticket for speeding 61 in 40 zone. I don't know what it is but every time I drive that car I can't stop myself from speeding.
Dude I managed 73 in a 40. In a hybrid, an insight to be exact.... Tell me that isn't messed up.
 
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