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Bridgestone Tech Talk => Tips on buying a bike to restore => Topic started by: Jeff McBrayer on January 25, 2009, 09:41:29 AM

Title: Which the best Bridgestone ride?
Post by: Jeff McBrayer on January 25, 2009, 09:41:29 AM: I am new the the current Bridgestone world, I grew up with all the cycles form the late 1960's and early 1970's. I had
Yamahas, Hondas and a few British bike, all sizes from small to the "BIG" 500's !

I always like Bridgestones, as they were so good looking, all the shiny chrome and nice paint.

My question is: Which Bridgestone is the most fun to ride on the road? Not long rides but just something to
tinker with and ride on the back roads, I would think about a 20mile ride is as long a I am interested.

Cost is not the issue, I just something that would be dependable and FUN to ride. I like all sizes from 50's to the 350's.
I can only have one bike, due the the fact I live in a condo with a small garage.

What do you guys recommend?

Thanks for your help in advance

Jeff McBrayer
Title: Re: Which the best Bridgestone ride?
Post by: CafeTBird on January 25, 2009, 12:00:30 PM: I like the 350 for road riding. It has enough power to get out on the freeway. It is tall enough to be comfortable for all size riders. If you are shorter in tooth, you might find the 175s and 200s good also.
Title: Re: Which the best Bridgestone ride?
Post by: Bridgestone Man on January 26, 2009, 09:23:43 AM: I agree with Scot, but keep in mind the 90 and 100 sports are fine little road bike too, providing you only want to ride the back roads.
They are pretty powerful (//for a 90) and will run 45mph with ease.

For outright old world charm, you may want to consider a BS7, the one with electric start is so funky it is neat, however being only a 50cc
if is pretty limited on the road. Does anyone know that speed these tour at?

I think the HOMER 50 is best used as a meet bike. I would stay away from the Rockford's Tora, Taka, as I do not feel the quality is there, sorry guys.

Hope this helps BSM
Title: Re: Which the best Bridgestone ride?
Post by: greeves250 on August 06, 2009, 03:30:58 AM: I would go with the Hurricane Scrambler twin, nice little bike, fun to ride, good brakes, not bad around the bends..........High pipes .....
Title: Re: Which the best Bridgestone ride?
Post by: Jeff Bar on October 08, 2012, 10:22:21 AM: Are messages like this just spam or someone for real someone thinks this is a BS tire site Jeff bar
Title: Re: Which the best Bridgestone ride?
Post by: Richard Clark BS parts on October 08, 2012, 01:30:04 PM: Jeff

That's always a tough decision, its a fine line on knowing who is just spamming and who is just someone who does not know much about the board.

Richard

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Title: Re: Which the best Bridgestone ride?
Post by: coxy on October 08, 2012, 03:02:33 PM: i know what you mean about small garages once i had a small single car garage with a xjr1300 2xrd400 a rd 350 xs650 a bs175 and a 7ft bench which did not fit sideways as it blocked the door .
i would say get a 350 or a 175 they are all great bikes
Title: Re: Which the best Bridgestone ride?
Post by: Mopar5426 on October 08, 2012, 09:33:51 PM: Hey Jeff I Looked To See Where You Are From (iowa) Im North Of You In Minnesota I Have All The Bridgestones Sizes The 350 Are Great & I Thing The 200 Are A Better Bike Than The 175s If You Want Smaller Ones I Have Them To Take A Road Trip Up North And Stop In All Let You Try Them All So You Can Make Up Your Mind I Live In The Country So Differnt Roads To Try If You Like One We Can Make A Deal And You Can Take It Back GENE
Title: Re: Which the best Bridgestone ride?
Post by: Mopar5426 on October 08, 2012, 09:48:08 PM: Jeff Iff You Want Some Photos Go To FORM GENERAL DISCUSSION Page 5 Go Down To PERFECT 10 Youll See Some Of My Collection And Get A Idea Of Sizes From 350 to 60 Even A Chibi GENE