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[Bob R]

I like that thing, where do i get one

Indiana.


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[Navigator]

And then there is always a scooter.

I like that thing, where do i get one

Janus Motorcycles

They are beautiful hand crafted machines Lupe, much like they were done "back in the day" with the old Brit bikes, that were largely hand built. Of course, it was one of the things that killed the British motorcycle industry.

My friend, Steve, who bought this one has always ridden Airhead Beemers and said they are just as easy on which to work. I looked his over closely and it really is nicely done. Fit and finish are perfect. He has the hardtail though that takes a bit of getting used to.

However, note the size of the riders in the video. 200+ pound lard butts like me need not apply.

Oh and the "Why to own a Janus" is a must read. It makes a lot of sens.

Janus Motorcycles Blog — Janus Motorcycles

 

[Navigator]

Well you know what. Don't care. The Rocket served me well. Good bike and enjoyed it. Placed 56,000 miles on it in four years. I kind of look at the comments and just smile. Its all water under the bridge. i ride period. When folks make comments about this and that it is cool. I have done my best to help others out when they have suffered issues on their bikes that i have experienced and have stayed up all night to help them even after working a 12 hour shift knowing full well was not going to get any sleep before the next shift. Sometimes i may get a bit drunk and make some off the wall comments. So what. Nature of the beast. If i wanted to be the pillar of the community i would have a pickup with a Harley sticker. Yes i enjoy very much working on my bike but when it becomes more work than riding it is time to start looking at reality and realize you have just about rode the wheels off. Would i offer the Rocket X no. 74 to a fellow Rocket rider on here for a reachable price. NO. The bike is worn out. The electrical side of the house is shot. Some of the issues i have found while trouble shooting is unbelievable. Yes to some folks it may be hard to believe but i do ride in the rain. A daily ride of 100 miles plus in Oklahoma everyday 360 days a year your going to hit a bet of weather. Do i want to ride on a few days off in the rain during a run? Not. Do i ride the twisty slow yes but believe that make me less of a experienced biker not. Been riding since i was seventeen. Only bought one car in my life for myself. The fiat. It has 70,000 after being bought new in 2013. Even for you all with your pure thoughts of yourself's you getting a theme here. The Yamaha venture may not be the fastest or even add up to Harley's at curb appeal. If i want curb appeal i'll ride the 125 S&S Fatboy. Not really into all that. Do have to say hats off to Warp Nine. He was a lot of help and to the folks across the pond in New Zealand and Australia. One of these days will take a real vacation and come visit you all. But can say to some of you all. KISS MY ASS

You're the MAN Sonny and as have I, stay with us. Let us know how you like your new Yami Monster.

I've enjoyed the posts that you said you made when you had a wee bit to much of the "nectar of the gods" but you were just a bit more candid, as I'm sure all have been. And yup, it's the end of the Rocket era for you, as for me, but you will always be part of the Rocket Fraternity and that special kind of rider who rode these majestic bikes. They are not for everyone. You have made some great, lasting friends along the way.

I'm still looking forward to the next Maggie Valley and hope to see you there. If not, I'll see you in OK when I haul one of my bikes out to visit Lupe. I still want to see a bit of Arkansas before I die, and of course, finally meet a fellow Sailor and Rocketeer.

 

[scot in exile]

Our Sonny does ride-56000miles in four years is some good mileage, I bet we have members on here who do less then 10,000miles a year
Sonny if your price is good you should offer it to someone here first after all they will know what they are buying and you never know they might get it up to 100% again ,if the Yamy is still on the books please stay on this site as you know you have a lot of respect around here.

 

[scot in exile]

The Janus bikes are really nice looking bikes, just a shame they are only 250cc they had a vendor stall at Barbers Vintage weekend a few years ago and they let you sit on the bikes did not let me ride one

 

[sonny]

Our Sonny does ride-56000miles in four years is some good mileage, I bet we have members on here who do less then 10,000miles a year
Sonny if your price is good you should offer it to someone here first after all they will know what they are buying and you never know they might get it up to 100% again ,if the Yamy is still on the books please stay on this site as you know you have a lot of respect around here.

I would not even consider it until i replace some of the connections with Marine quality connections. The last thing i could even consider is someone coming on line going WTF sonny. Bike is up to par now but ready to move on. Took the day off and rode a 2018 venture in OKC for a test ride. Took it out for a 50 mile ride. Boy were they pissed. I kind of got the feeling they called the cops on me. Bike has no top end at all. Bottom end torque is amazing. The ride is so smooth it was like riding the Majesty of the carpet ride. The passenger aspect is amazing much like the old gold-wings. Took the wife and she was impressed until we got red lighted for a stolen bike. What a bunch of jerks. Got a dealership in Texas that is willing to order a 2020 with the obtain package. Total price is only $26.000 and a bit more for the chrome extras and so on. Pretty much boring as compared to the rocket but even so a Sweet ride that will go the mileage. I'm sure as a doughnut the guys on the Venture site are not ready for the likes of me but who the Hell is

 

[atlsrt44]

Our Sonny does ride-56000miles in four years is some good mileage, I bet we have members on here who do less then 10,000miles a year
Sonny if your price is good you should offer it to someone here first after all they will know what they are buying and you never know they might get it up to 100% again ,if the Yamy is still on the books please stay on this site as you know you have a lot of respect around here.

I did 2700 in a year...

 

[Tbone]

The Janus bikes are really nice looking bikes, just a shame they are only 250cc they had a vendor stall at Barbers Vintage weekend a few years ago and they let you sit on the bikes did not let me ride one

I think the Janus needs that Atom racing W-9 engine in it

 

[EasTexRIII]

I did 2700 in a year...

Back in my "in shape days" (late 80's) I did 10,000 + on an old chromoly steel framed 12 speed bicycle......... WHO THE FVCK CARES

 

[atlsrt44]

Back in my "in shape days" (late 80's) I did 10,000 + on an old chromoly steel framed 12 speed bicycle......... WHO THE FVCK CARES

If I'm not working I'm sleeping... and I have a work vehicle and work from home so I cant even ride to work lol