Quote Originally Posted by flyv65
Robert (Canuck), I've got a very large soft spot for bikes like your Madura: the two bikes I had before the Blackbird were V65 Magnas, a sort of Honda "cousin" to your ride.


Bryan...ride safe, XMarkers...
The Madura is a sleeper...very fast bike ....close to maintanance free. It was ahead of it's time. Some say a rather ugly bike but it's coming into it's own now. This site got me over to buying this one. http://www.lk3000.com/madura/
I was more in the market for a Honda ST1100 but didn't have the funds. I'd go for a beemer but the insurance for these bikes is rather high. In Ontario I pay $550 per year basic coverage. I've been liicensed for 35 years and clean record. I hear folks in the States paying under $100 per year...it's all relative.
That Blackbird is a nice bike good throaty growl to it is well.
Very nice rides fellows...keep your eyes open for the escape and ride safely.
Cheers
Robert