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Beej
June 9th, 2005, 15:45
I've been considering the Confederate (http://www.confederate.com)B91 Wraith. Anyone have any real world experience with these bikes? Or comments to contribute?
red91
June 9th, 2005, 15:49
I've been considering the Confederate (http://www.confederate.com)B91 Wraith. Anyone have any real world experience with these bikes? Or comments to contribute?

F113Hellcat is better.
Beej
June 9th, 2005, 15:51
F113Hellcat is better.That's what my brother said, and just like you, he didn't elaborate! I like the looks of the wraith a tad better...
red91
June 9th, 2005, 15:55
That's what my brother said, and just like you, he didn't elaborate! I like the looks of the wraith a tad better...

you gotta look again....that HELLCAT...appropriately named....
Glenn B
June 9th, 2005, 16:01
I've been considering the Confederate (http://www.confederate.com)B91 Wraith. Anyone have any real world experience with these bikes? Or comments to contribute?

I would tell them to take a REAL picture.... one that people can see, not just some stupid crap. You are in BC... take him some Bud, get him stoned.... and then sneak in an American to take a REAL pictire. :)
red91
June 9th, 2005, 16:05
I would tell them to take a REAL picture.... one that people can see, not just some stupid crap. You are in BC... take him some Bud, get him stoned.... and then sneak in an American to take a REAL pictire. :)

:worship: :worship: :laugh2:



PRICELESS.
Citat3962
June 9th, 2005, 16:27
The front forks on the Wraith look funny with the rest of the bike... dunno just looks awkward...

the hellcat looks real good though with the dropped rear.

Never heard of those before.. cool.

WOAH wierd the exhaust is integrated into the swingarm!
dyna
June 9th, 2005, 16:30
If your gonna drop that kinda cash on a scoot then why dont you build your own exactly how you want? Or I suppost thats it??
red91
June 9th, 2005, 16:30
so much for socialism in Canada...that teachers union must be breaking the backs of those that "work" for a living !! :D

READ: That thing doesn't look cheap.
"Wolz"
June 9th, 2005, 19:18
READ: That thing doesn't look cheap.

No Kidding!!! I have been drooling over the '06 Wraith ever since the April edition of Motorcyclist was dropped at my door.

1. What is the '06 Wraith bringing anyway?

2. Converted to CN?
Beej
June 9th, 2005, 19:48
That thing doesn't look cheap.Cheap isn't the point! :laugh3:

Dyna, I couldn't have the same thing custom built up here for less...
XTrmXJ
June 10th, 2005, 05:42
just do what I did, I got this bike for free. The guy didnt know what he was doing, he tried and failed, got pissed off at looking at it and gave it to me..
http://jeepingsingles.tcbader.com/jeepingsingles/XTrmXJCady/CB750C1.jpg
http://jeepingsingles.tcbader.com/jeepingsingles/XTrmXJCady/CB750C2.jpg


I fixed it up with some personal touches, changed the rear fender, and diferent seat, and it now looks like this


http://jeepingsingles.tcbader.com/jeepingsingles/XTrmXJCady/CB750.jpg
Ludakris
June 10th, 2005, 06:22
XTrmXJ... thats the deal I am looking for, I like those older imports w/ the headers sticking out the front.
As far as the confederate bike, that thing looks ugly.... couldnt find the specs on it. I dont understand these rediculously expensive bikes. $20+ grand for air cooled 2cyl, 2 wheels, and a frame... the biggest technology is disc brakes...other than that, its might as well be built in the 40's w/ a new paintjob... I dont get it.. I cant find the value in the resulting product...
XTrmXJ
June 10th, 2005, 06:49
Mine is a Honda CB750 Custom... There cheap on ebay or just look around in your area in the junk yards... Accually the big new news is fuel injection but the Customs havent gone that way yet, just the other bikes
Citat3962
June 10th, 2005, 08:12
LOL big new news...

I don't ride but I've always liked the older Honda CBs and the early 80s Kawa 750Gpz

http://portland.craigslist.org/mcy/74485544.html

Heres one with the extra fairing... I think it totally transforms the look

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/kawasaki_gpz_750_1984.php

It's not really a cruiser... more of a sporty riding position than I think i'd want for a first bike... dunno... I'd like one to try and learn to ride on.

And then theres the Honda Hawk.... drool

http://www.hawkgt.com/photoalbum/displayimage.php?album=83&pos=1

all of which can be found in the range of 3-8K with plenty of life left.. and plenty of power....
Beej
June 10th, 2005, 08:48
XTrmXJ... thats the deal I am looking for, I like those older imports w/ the headers sticking out the front.
As far as the confederate bike, that thing looks ugly.... couldnt find the specs on it. I dont understand these rediculously expensive bikes. $20+ grand for air cooled 2cyl, 2 wheels, and a frame... the biggest technology is disc brakes...other than that, its might as well be built in the 40's w/ a new paintjob... I dont get it.. I cant find the value in the resulting product...Read the specs more carefully and you will see what I am talking about. Its high-end technology, peppered with bling...

XtrmXJ: Thanks, but no thanks. I could also have a custom built 1977 Cutlass made to look like a Saleen S7, but its not going to be the same car...
Edit: I did not mean to say that I'm not impressed with what you have done to that bike. It looks really good, its just not what I am looking for right now.
Ludakris
June 10th, 2005, 09:24
Read the specs more carefully and you will see what I am talking about. Its high-end technology, peppered with bling...


not sure about High-end.. I dont consider carburetors High-end.. on anything...

instead of spending $43K on that, I would get a Honda for about $10K, if you hold the specs up side by side, you wont see alot of High-End difference..
But this is all just my opinion, and you know what they say about those..
I would like to build a custom chopper, but I cant get past the price of v-twin engines and transmissions... when compared to automotive stuff....
that, and I think I missed my "motorcycle" phase, I figured if I started early enough I would have the confidence to ride alot. Now i am getting older and just thinking.. I could get really hurt... age and responsibilty can be a downer..
Gridikal
June 10th, 2005, 10:24
Those seats look like they need more triangulation... especially for Beej's sake :D

personally I think they're fugly and would rather drop that kinda bling on a chopper
Sarge
June 10th, 2005, 18:49
I've never rode one but have talked with folks who have. Both are said to handle incredibly well but the Hellcat is the more comfy of the two. The front forks are also supposed to be a vast improvement over the normal forks of bikes.

Sarge
woody
June 10th, 2005, 19:18
Aaa!!! clawing my eyes out ugly!

I'd rather have a KTM 525 two-stroke with a pair of street wheels, and more money for tickets.