Tierney wrote:
Thank you, I will take that into consideration. I see you have four machines to choose from. The ET4 must seem like a magic carpet ride compared to the modded PX, the 300 even more so. This GTS I have here is a capable machine once it was fixed up ( Tune up, new regulator, battery, etc...) but it just isn't the same as riding a classic manual shift scoot. It gets the job done, but nearly as much fun to ride. And that VBB is drop dead gorgeous, I got to find one of those one day. The later models while being somewhat mechanical superior just don't have all that curvy goodness.
The GTS is straight up transportation. It can do anything, including freeway duty. It is a beast. It is fun, but the fun is different to our vintage 2 stroke bikes. I like shifting and making noise

. But it can hold the most and is a practical commuter, with heated grips even. Luxury ride for sure.
The ET4 was a project that is currently serving duty as "the bike my wife and daughter can practice on" which in practice means I ride it every few weeks to keep the carb from gumming up. It has the Malossi kit and Polini upgear, so it can do freeway, but much less confidently than the GTS, maxing out near 70 in the best conditions. I'm ready to part with it after my daughter goes back to school in the fall, and she'd rather have a motorcycle anyway.
The PX has been fantastic now that I kitted it, it's more fun than my P200 ever was, I can't really explain it but that bike is great for rallys and such.
This VBB has been a fun challenge - start with a pile of parts and build it. Except I've never had a VBB and have no frame of reference on some of the stuff

. I love the curves of the old models and I wanted to try something on 8's. I got to practice skills I hadn't tried yet like riveting floor rails, fishing a new harness, spot repairing paint areas and blending them. I can't wait to try it out.