Motorcycle Thread..

[iRiSh]

Just had a look round the forum and couldnt find a motorcycle thread, and i thought it would be good to have one.

Motorbikes are another passion of mine and ive been riding them since i was young much to my parents dismay.

I currently have 2 bikes a 2004 aprilia rsv and a 2006 KTM supermoto!

http://i45.tinypic.com/rsemw1.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/hv2amu.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/10h3les.jpg

[bvilchez]

01 GSX-R 600 with Full Yoshi, PC III, bored out, and -1 +2 conversion to name a few mods

[Volt]

Hmm current scoot is a '07 Streetglide.... rode in this morning. Snowy mix tomorrow so no riding, but may some on Sun.

[HK3-]

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/DSCN0343.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/DSCN0350.jpg

Everyone here calls it a dirt bike. 525 Supermoto No signals, no speedometer, totally street legal wheelie machine.

[Cigary]

Been riding since I was 9 so that makes 46 years later and still love it. About 10 bikes later this is my current one until I buy another one,,,Gold Wing!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=92&pictureid=596

[iRiSh]

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/DSCN0343.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/DSCN0350.jpg

Everyone here calls it a dirt bike. 525 Supermoto No signals, no speedometer, totally street legal wheelie machine.

wheelie machine is right buddy:tu

its my winter bike, i have the rsv locked away till the isle of mann next year

[iRiSh]

01 GSX-R 600 with Full Yoshi, PC III, bored out, and -1 +2 conversion to name a few mods

i love gicksers, had a 750 a couple of years ago, my mate in work is selling his 2000 one as he is going to australia, im putting away some pennies to snap his up in march if he hasnt got rid of it.

do you have a pic?

[neoflex]

Good to see other Supermoto guys here. No pics on this computer but I have a DRZ 400SM with a few mods. Hopefully next year I will be able to swing adding either a Husky SM510 or on the way other end of the spectrum a Ducati Hypermotard.

[iRiSh]

Good to see other Supermoto guys here. No pics on this computer but I have a DRZ 400SM with a few mods. Hopefully next year I will be able to swing adding either a Husky SM510 or on the way other end of the spectrum a Ducati Hypermotard.


:dr



http://i49.tinypic.com/35atdnl.jpg

[weak_link]

Love me some bikes!

http://ericloranger.com/HPIM2688.JPG
http://ericloranger.com/IMG_3888.JPG
http://ericloranger.com/ktm122805.jpg
crashing the Ducati at Sears Point
http://ericloranger.com/IMG_8546-400.jpg
http://ericloranger.com/IMG_8553-400.jpg

[iRiSh]

Love me some bikes!

http://ericloranger.com/HPIM2688.JPG


man, they dont make ducatis like the 996 no more:td

[weak_link]

man, they dont make ducatis like the 996 no more:td

They lost me with the 999 but redeemed themselves with the 10/1198 series.


Good to see other sumo riders as well. :banger

[Volt]

I'm pretty much on motororcycles as I am with cigars. Ride/smoke what ya like. That being said, my Streetglide gets it's work done at the local Ducati dealership ($15) an hour cheaper.

As I look at those bikes, they are just butt ugly to me. The bikes look like the builder just hangs parts off any spare space there is to attach some thing. I know the engineering is good, but asthetically - they have a long ways to go IMO. YMMV though.

[weak_link]

I'm pretty much on motororcycles as I am with cigars. Ride/smoke what ya like. That being said, my Streetglide gets it's work done at the local Ducati dealership ($15) an hour cheaper.

As I look at those bikes, they are just butt ugly to me. The bikes look like the builder just hangs parts off any spare space there is to attach some thing. I know the engineering is good, but asthetically - they have a long ways to go IMO. YMMV though.

I'm with you- ride what you like and like what you ride.:tu

[jmsremax]

My 06 gsxr600 (red/black)....these pics are a little old (the summer I got it and no mods were done) but that is all I can get to at work.....that is my ex-gf if you are wondering. :ss

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/jmsremax/gsxr600-3.jpg


http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/jmsremax/gsxr600-2.jpg

[floydpink]

Wow, lots of fast bikes in this thread!

I have a really slow and expensive 2000 Fatboy with a lot of chrome and Stage 2 engine mods. The engine is punched out to a 95 incher.
It makes lots of noise, sets off car alarms in the neighborhood, sends small children running from the 2 into 1 Thunder Header exhaust, and can't corner worth a crap.

Overheats as it is air cooled and I live in Florida and you could get 2 GSX'ers for the price I paid for it USED.

My 5 year old daughter just now isn't scared of it as she is scarred for life from a burn off the muffler after I told her to stand back!!!

I wouldn't trade it for the world, although that cute girl above would make me think....
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/rastapete69/bike111.jpg

[vankleekkw]

Here's an older picture of my bike from January of this year. It is an 07 Warrior that I have installed a VBAK, PCIII, shaved/relocated some parts, rear lights, and Exhaust.

4722

[weak_link]

More bikes!

http://ericloranger.com/animate.gif

http://ericloranger.com/HPIM1890.JPG

[iRiSh]

Wow, lots of fast bikes in this thread!

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/rastapete69/bike111.jpg

thats a nice bike pal:tu

i'd love to do route 66 on that badbhoy

[weak_link]

Here's an older picture of my bike from January of this year. It is an 07 Warrior that I have installed a VBAK, PCIII, shaved/relocated some parts, rear lights, and Exhaust.

4722

If I was rockin' one of those things I'd black it out just like that. Nice!

[iRiSh]

They lost me with the 999 but redeemed themselves with the 10/1198 series.




have rode the 999s and didnt think to much of it to be honest, along with the maintenance charges i was put right off, havent got my hands on a 10 series. yet

[gbum]

last few years i owned a virago 250 and shadow 600...miss them both..

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4795/missr.jpg

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/1787/miss2.jpg

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/3979/miss3.jpg

[houdini]

2001 CBR 929 Erion Racing Edition

[houdini]

another

[mosesbotbol]

I currently have 2 bikes a 2004 aprilia rsv and a 2006 KTM supermoto!

http://i45.tinypic.com/rsemw1.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/hv2amu.jpg


:dr you are the man!

[iRiSh]

:dr you are the man!

ive always love aprilias ever since my first rs125.. similar colours to the one below

ah, two stroke

http://i48.tinypic.com/xlxc9v.jpg

[weak_link]

Two strokes are awesome! Right up until they seize and highside you to the moon. Not that I'd know about that. :r

[iRiSh]

Two strokes are awesome! Right up until they seize and highside you to the moon. Not that I'd know about that. :r


:hm

[Montano]

I got my first dirt bike for my 10th birthday. What a mistake my dad made :D
Had a bike ever since then, here is my '05 FLHTCI.

http://nickmontano.net/pics/05.jpg

[Bruins Fan]

My 06 gsxr600 (red/black)....these pics are a little old (the summer I got it and no mods were done) but that is all I can get to at work.....that is my ex-gf if you are wondering. :ss

http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/jmsremax/gsxr600-3.jpg


http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/jmsremax/gsxr600-2.jpg


I'm pretty sure I was sitting in the parking lot enjoying a stogie when you guys took that picture, I kind of remember the chick :D

[Swampper]

Z750S...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww223/swampper/z750s_a.jpg

[mosesbotbol]

ive always love aprilias ever since my first rs125.. similar colours to the one below

ah, two stroke

http://i48.tinypic.com/xlxc9v.jpg

Aprilia has an awesome look. Did you ever own an Augusta? The Brutale (sp) is really hot.

[leasingthisspace]

I am a pround owner of a Fly 50. I ride most days to work. I know there is nothing cool about a scooter but it is really good on gas. I will post some pics when I get home.
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[iRiSh]

Aprilia has an awesome look. Did you ever own an Augusta? The Brutale (sp) is really hot.

no mate, i never have.
they are a bit pricey for what you get.

[mosesbotbol]

no mate, i never have.
they are a bit pricey for what you get.

Usually the case with everything on the top end.

[iRiSh]

Usually the case with everything on the top end.

true.
:tu

[Ratters]

Love me an Ape too, but I'm kickin it old school. :D

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/IMG_0512.jpg

And my sv650:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/Skips/IMG_8278.jpg

Here's weak link and I:

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v880/2/70/1015294990/n1015294990_30066228_5083.jpg

[Ratters]

Here's the first trackbike:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/MF1A3077.jpg

and the aftermath: :D

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/Breakxray.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/pinsxray2.jpg

[iRiSh]

Love me an Ape too, but I'm kickin it old school. :D


http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v880/2/70/1015294990/n1015294990_30066228_5083.jpg


Nice bikes lads:tu

Where were ye heading off to that day?

[QUOTE=Ratters;670111]and the aftermath

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/Breakxray.jpg

ouch- no risk, no reward:ss

[Ratters]

Nice bikes lads:tu

Where were ye heading off to that day?

[QUOTE=Ratters;670111]and the aftermath

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/Breakxray.jpg

ouch- no risk, no reward:ss

Heading up to Lake Berryessa.

And yeah, that one smarted a bit. Tucked the front going about 110mph.

Turn 8 here:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/Thunderhill.jpg

[iRiSh]

not bad injuries for 110mph bud! count yourself lucky i suppose.

that looks like a high speed circut

[iRiSh]

heres my local circut
http://i47.tinypic.com/1h82kz.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/30xehw3.jpg

[Ratters]

Oh man, that looks like a perfect track for my SV. The track map I posted is of Thunderhill Raceway. I think next year I'm going to do Sears Point/Infineon, only. It's 20 minutes from my house and suits the SV well. Thunderhill is way to fast of a track for me now. :D

[weak_link]

I think next year I'm going to do Sears Point/Infineon, only. It's 20 minutes from my house and suits the SV well. Thunderhill is way to fast of a track for me now.

Sears Point eats motorcycles for breakfast. Sure you might get off without a spiral tib /fib break but your bike will hate you. :D

http://ericloranger.com/IMG_8549-400.jpg

http://ericloranger.com/IMG_8550-400.jpg

http://ericloranger.com/IMG_8558-400.jpg

http://ericloranger.com/IMG_8564-400.jpg

[iRiSh]

Sears Point eats motorcycles for breakfast. Sure you might get off without a spiral tib /fib break but your bike will hate you. :D


http://ericloranger.com/IMG_8564-400.jpg


"damn this is gonna cost me":(

[weak_link]

"damn this is gonna cost me":(

For sure. :r You also can't see my left shoulder that was massively dislocated. Ouch x2

[iRiSh]

Oh man, that looks like a perfect track for my SV. The track map I posted is of Thunderhill Raceway. I think next year I'm going to do Sears Point/Infineon, only. It's 20 minutes from my house and suits the SV well. Thunderhill is way to fast of a track for me now. :D

i know its across the water but a trip to the isle of mann is something that should be on any motorcyclists bucket list.

Ive been to many gp and superbike races in the uk and europe but they dont compare to the lads doing 180mph+ around a road circut:tu

[iRiSh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVXc29ZgutI
on board lap



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRpHJlaG_-U
slow motion video



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tojHoqp8WIQ&feature=related
Valentino Rossi at the Isle Of Man TT 2009(slow lap)

[iRiSh]

isle of mann
http://i49.tinypic.com/30tp5yq.gif


http://i46.tinypic.com/24lu6b4.gif

[Ratters]

Sears Point eats motorcycles for breakfast. Sure you might get off without a spiral tib /fib break but your bike will hate you. :D



Eh, only if you ride a Ducati. :fu2

Isle of Man would be sweet. They've been showing it on HTV the last couple months.

[iRiSh]

Lids..

joey dunlop replica
http://i46.tinypic.com/28s5269.jpg

eddie irvine replica
http://i46.tinypic.com/359wvuw.jpg

my regular use, arai rx7 corsair
http://i49.tinypic.com/1tjy45.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/2gy24nl.jpg

[MetalBender]

I have been known try and ride a scooter myself.

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr117/highmilageklr/Pisgah033.jpg

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr117/highmilageklr/SLAP2010019.jpg

Not so sure the tires on the other bikes in this thread would suit me.
;)

[Volusianator]

isle of mann
http://i49.tinypic.com/30tp5yq.gif


I absolutely LOVE the Isle Of Mann TT races, cept for the side cars.

[Volusianator]

Mine:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/Volusianator/090804-0268.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/Volusianator/090804-0275.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/Volusianator/Dragon.jpg

The Wifes:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/Volusianator/Volusia/RawhideRearRighti.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/Volusianator/Volusia/LindaBikePipeSide.jpg

[weak_link]

I have been known try and ride a scooter myself.

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr117/highmilageklr/Pisgah033.jpg

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr117/highmilageklr/SLAP2010019.jpg

Not so sure the tires on the other bikes in this thread would suit me.
;)

That looks like some fun ridin' right there.

[HK3-]

Anyone check out the new Husky 630 yet? Looks like a bad mama jama! :banger

[MetalBender]

Anyone check out the new Husky 630 yet? Looks like a bad mama jama! :banger

Low air box height, drive chain on the wrong side. Nope. If it helps I did see a 510 get drown last week though. Luckly the guy right behind him on the DR 650 was able to go upstrean around him.

[HK3-]

Low air box height, drive chain on the wrong side. Nope. If it helps I did see a 510 get drown last week though. Luckly the guy right behind him on the DR 650 was able to go upstrean around him.

Really? Sounds like it would suck for off roading.... Nothing worse than forging a creek and sucking in water halfway across. Only ever happened to me once, along time ago. :D

My anchor back then was a KD-80

[newcigarz]

Ducati Monster 696

http://www.fototime.com/24B08CA44A49E58/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/5798933A7123AF4/standard.jpg

[HK3-]

Ducati Monster 696

http://www.fototime.com/24B08CA44A49E58/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/5798933A7123AF4/standard.jpg

Sweet bike Tony! :tu

[newcigarz]

Sweet bike Tony! :tu


Thanks Hal. Just turned 10k on her.

Wish I could afford to put Termis on.:hn

[HK3-]

The last few times I've been out riding it's been way to hot. My ass just cooks on the seat at stop lights. Any suggestions on solving this problem besides avoiding stop lights?

[newcigarz]

The last few times I've been out riding it's been way to hot. My ass just cooks on the seat at stop lights. Any suggestions on solving this problem besides avoiding stop lights?

I know what you mean. Here in S. Florida were getting into roasting weather.
I try and ride after dinner when it starts to cool off a little.

[HK3-]

Thanks Hal. Just turned 10k on her.

:tu What is low/high mileage for a bike anyway? I've got a little over 8k on mine and wasn't sure if that was hi or low or just right?

[newcigarz]

:tu What is low/high mileage for a bike anyway? I've got a little over 8k on mine and wasn't sure if that was hi or low or just right?

I was talking to my dealer the other day, drooling over an 848 dark. He said the miles on my bike were high for the amount of time that I have owned it (November 08).

I need to slow down as I am fastly approaching the 15k service. Where they really :xxx

[HK3-]

I was talking to my dealer the other day, drooling over an 848 dark. He said the miles on my bike were high for the amount of time that I have owned it.

I need to slow down as I am fastly approaching the 15k service. Where they really :xxx

Yikes! They say you gotta pay to play. :tu

[newcigarz]

Yikes! They say you gotta pay to play. :tu

One one the reasons why I have not tracked it yet. I couldn't afford to fix it. :r

[HK3-]

One one the reasons why I have not tracked it yet. I couldn't afford to fix it. :r

No doubt! :tu

[neoflex]

Hopefully headed to the Dragon this weekend with a couple neighbors.

[HK3-]

Hopefully headed to the Dragon this weekend with a couple neighbors.

:tu Will have to make a point to head up here since it's fairly close to my house.

[Volt]

:tu What is low/high mileage for a bike anyway? I've got a little over 8k on mine and wasn't sure if that was hi or low or just right?


Hmm 15K - 18K a year for me. last year I missed a lot due to health but this year is rolling along quite nicely. It was 91, sunny and beautiful all weekend. Got in about 150 miles total.

[HK3-]

Hmm 15K - 18K a year for me. last year I missed a lot due to health but this year is rolling along quite nicely. It was 91, sunny and beautiful all weekend. Got in about 150 miles total.

Holy crap Mike! You are a riding son of a gun!

[Volt]

Riding sooths my soul. I need it.

[weak_link]

One one the reasons why I have not tracked it yet. I couldn't afford to fix it. :r

I've been known to crash at the track every now and again. Crashing sucks. (yeah I know this is a repost from the front page but how often do you get an action sequence of yourself wadding your pride and joy? :r)
http://ericloranger.com/IMG_8558-400.jpg

[Volt]

Holy crap Mike! You are a riding son of a gun!

If the plans go the way I want, Tbone and I are riding to the Ybor herf, Should be a good trip, a 14 - 14.5 hour run.

[hoax]

Vroom.

03 Yamaha FZ1.


http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m90/justynblack/2007-05-12%20Newbie%20Ride/V.jpg

[Ratters]

^^^^^ nice pic Justyn. :tu

Here's a pic from the trackday on the 21st.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Rattersar15/Skips/NM1U4384.jpg

I thought it might be my only one this year, but weak_link and my other friends put together a collection at my bachelor party to raise money for another one. And then the new wife got me a gift certificate from one of the trackday providers. I must say I'm a very lucky guy.

[Volusianator]

Hopefully headed to the Dragon this weekend with a couple neighbors.

LOVE the Dragon, been there many many times, one of my all time favorite roads.

[Volt]

Just got back from 6 days, 2,123 miles in 97* heat and humidity. From VA to Memphis to B'ham, Al, back to VA. Out ran some 60 mph winds and hail by just a little bit. Great trip! What a great way to see the US.

[weak_link]

Just got back from 6 days, 2,123 miles in 97* heat and humidity. From VA to Memphis to B'ham, Al, back to VA. Out ran some 60 mph winds and hail by just a little bit. Great trip! What a great way to see the US.

Any pics of some of the cool stuff you saw?

[grateful1]

2001 Harley Ultra Classic - bumped to 95hp/97lbs...oh, and new speakers! :D

[Volt]

Any pics of some of the cool stuff you saw?

Naw, just pics of the party I went to. I don't do much stopping when I'm traveling. If it was me, gas, beef jerky, and some water. With the wives we did a lot of long lunches, etc. I don't really have an eye for what makes a good pic. Some places are obvious but must not so much. I often see others trip pics and think, wow who would have thought to stop there and take a picture.

[weak_link]

Naw, just pics of the party I went to. I don't do much stopping when I'm traveling. If it was me, gas, beef jerky, and some water. .

lol, I'm the same way when I'm on the bike. I ride by and think 'that would make a great photo' but never stop. I'm usually just happy to be out riding and don't want to get bogged down looking for photo ops.

[Volusianator]

I ride by and think 'that would make a great photo' but never stop. I'm usually just happy to be out riding and don't want to get bogged down looking for photo ops.
Amen, I pass by more cool stuff cause I'm not taking the time to stop. Of course that's usually cause I'm on my way to a destination and just want to get there. Maybe one of these days I just need to take a two month trip with no destination in mind and take the time to stop and see the worlds largest snot ball.

[HK3-]

2001 Harley Ultra Classic - bumped to 95hp/97lbs...oh, and new speakers! :D

:tu Nice!

What are the chances Corbin will take your old seat and recover it their way for less than what they sell them for?

[Ratters]

lol, I'm the same way when I'm on the bike. I ride by and think 'that would make a great photo' but never stop. I'm usually just happy to be out riding and don't want to get bogged down looking for photo ops.

How about just getting a bike that doesn't fall apart so we can actually ride somewhere. :fu2 :=:

:D

[weak_link]

How about just getting a bike that doesn't fall apart so we can actually ride somewhere. :fu2 :=:

:D

Damn Austrians. :r

[UPHOTO]

Am I the only one that likes the more classic style?

She needs a lot more work but I love it.

78 CB750

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4704218969_b323e6d78f_b.jpg

[Volt]

Nice looking bike, but not good for the style of riding I do. I can't imagine 200 miles on it much less 2,000 miles.

Am I the only one that likes the more classic style?

She needs a lot more work but I love it.

78 CB750

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4704218969_b323e6d78f_b.jpg

[grateful1]

:tu Nice!

What are the chances Corbin will take your old seat and recover it their way for less than what they sell them for?

In the past you could have had it done. Now-a-daze...it might be worth buying new, unless you get someone local to do the work....hmmmm, I'll have to look.

[HK3-]

In the past you could have had it done. Now-a-daze...it might be worth buying new, unless you get someone local to do the work....hmmmm, I'll have to look.

I sent Corbin an email asking if it was possible but have not received a response back yet.

[HK3-]

Finally got impatient and called Corbin. They will recover one of my old seats for half the price of buying one of their seats. Three to four week turn around time! :tu $164 vs. $329 not a bad deal IMO. The guy on the phone also told me they build up the front of the seat a little higher than the factory seat so you don't smash the boys when you jam on the brakes.

[weak_link]

Finally got impatient and called Corbin. They will recover one of my old seats for half the price of buying one of their seats. Three to four week turn around time! :tu $164 vs. $329 not a bad deal IMO. They guy on the phone also told me they build up the front of the seat a little higher than the factory seat so you don't smash the boys when you jam on the brakes.

Pretty sure you should just ride out to CA to my place for a smoke, then we can ride down to Corbin so they can do a custom fit. :banger:D

[HK3-]

Pretty sure you should just ride out to CA to my place for a smoke, then we can ride down to Corbin so they can do a custom fit. :banger:D

That would be so great, if I could. I think it will be cheaper to just mail the seat to them. :)

[weak_link]

That would be so great, if I could. I think it will be cheaper to just mail the seat to them. :)

Heh, I wish we were all millionares so we didn't have to work and could focus on the fun things in life like friends, smokes, and riding. :r

[Volt]

I actually sold my Corbin because of that. I found the "boys" were uncomfortable on the Corbin. The front where they build it up was the cause for pain, not the solution too. I prefer the Mustang and/or Ultimates over the Corbin.

Finally got impatient and called Corbin. They will recover one of my old seats for half the price of buying one of their seats. Three to four week turn around time! :tu $164 vs. $329 not a bad deal IMO. The guy on the phone also told me they build up the front of the seat a little higher than the factory seat so you don't smash the boys when you jam on the brakes.

[Resipsa]

After 10 years of riding with no incidents, it all ended last night.

Sitting at a red light, minding my own business on my 9, when this 82 year old guy slams into the back of the bike, and pushes me approx 50 feet through a busy intersection before the bike finally dumps. How nobody hit me coming the other way I'll never know.

I actually didn't know how the accident happenned at all. I was sitting there when suddenly, to me, the bike just took off like a bat out of hell, with me hanging on for dear life trying to keep it rubber side down and under control with the bike swinging wildly underneath me. Finally I lost it and down it went, smacking my head pretty hard off of the pavement. Plenty of witnesses who got me out of the middle of the road, and it was only then that I learned what happenned, the guy not only hit me, he was literally pushing me and the bike down the road in front of him. I I had gone down right away he would have just crushed me, just run right over the top of me.

: I had my head gear on, or I'd be gone.

I had a heavy leather motorcycle jacket on, and motorcycle pants which save me from some serious road rash.

I had on heavy leather motorcycle boots, with steel toes. At some point my leg must have been trapped under the bike because on my right boot toe the leather is completely gone, and about half of the steel, just ground right away. If that had been my foot in sneakers, I probably wouldn't have a foot right now.

End of the story, much confusion, police, ambulances, back boad, neck brace, clothes being cut off, iv. drips, x rays, yada yada yada. I'm banged up, my shoulder and left thumb are screwed up, but they've sent me home and it could have been so much worse.

Guys, even if you don't have to wear it, wear your gear.

[newcigarz]

After 10 years of riding with no incidents, it all ended last night.

Sitting at a red light, minding my own business on my 9, when this 82 year old guy slams into the back of the bike, and pushes me approx 50 feet through a busy intersection before the bike finally dumps. How nobody hit me coming the other way I'll never know.

I actually didn't know how the accident happenned at all. I was sitting there when suddenly, to me, the bike just took off like a bat out of hell, with me hanging on for dear life trying to keep it rubber side down and under control with the bike swinging wildly underneath me. Finally I lost it and down it went, smacking my head pretty hard off of the pavement. Plenty of witnesses who got me out of the middle of the road, and it was only then that I learned what happenned, the guy not only hit me, he was literally pushing me and the bike down the road in front of him. I I had gone down right away he would have just crushed me, just run right over the top of me.

: I had my head gear on, or I'd be gone.

I had a heavy leather motorcycle jacket on, and motorcycle pants which save me from some serious road rash.

I had on heavy leather motorcycle boots, with steel toes. At some point my leg must have been trapped under the bike because on my right boot toe the leather is completely gone, and about half of the steel, just ground right away. If that had been my foot in sneakers, I probably wouldn't have a foot right now.

End of the story, much confusion, police, ambulances, back boad, neck brace, clothes being cut off, iv. drips, x rays, yada yada yada. I'm banged up, my shoulder and left thumb are screwed up, but they've sent me home and it could have been so much worse.

Guys, even if you don't have to wear it, wear your gear.


Wow, glad you are ok Vic.

AGATT.

[Ratters]

Am I the only one that likes the more classic style?

She needs a lot more work but I love it.

78 CB750

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4704218969_b323e6d78f_b.jpg

That thing is BOSS! :tu

Vic, glad you are mostly OK. AGATT FTW! Even when it's 100+ out here I'll be in full leathers. You just never know when you are going to need it.

[ghostrider]

:tu Nice!

What are the chances Corbin will take your old seat and recover it their way for less than what they sell them for?


Check out Mean City Cycles (http://www.meancitycycles.com/). I had my seat foam replaced with the memory foam/impact gel. I've since ridden it cross country with NO problems. I could barely last 30 minutes on the stock seat, now 8-10 hours is nothing.

[UPHOTO]

After 10 years of riding with no incidents, it all ended last night.

Sitting at a red light, minding my own business on my 9, when this 82 year old guy slams into the back of the bike, and pushes me approx 50 feet through a busy intersection before the bike finally dumps. How nobody hit me coming the other way I'll never know.

I actually didn't know how the accident happenned at all. I was sitting there when suddenly, to me, the bike just took off like a bat out of hell, with me hanging on for dear life trying to keep it rubber side down and under control with the bike swinging wildly underneath me. Finally I lost it and down it went, smacking my head pretty hard off of the pavement. Plenty of witnesses who got me out of the middle of the road, and it was only then that I learned what happenned, the guy not only hit me, he was literally pushing me and the bike down the road in front of him. I I had gone down right away he would have just crushed me, just run right over the top of me.

: I had my head gear on, or I'd be gone.

I had a heavy leather motorcycle jacket on, and motorcycle pants which save me from some serious road rash.

I had on heavy leather motorcycle boots, with steel toes. At some point my leg must have been trapped under the bike because on my right boot toe the leather is completely gone, and about half of the steel, just ground right away. If that had been my foot in sneakers, I probably wouldn't have a foot right now.

End of the story, much confusion, police, ambulances, back boad, neck brace, clothes being cut off, iv. drips, x rays, yada yada yada. I'm banged up, my shoulder and left thumb are screwed up, but they've sent me home and it could have been so much worse.

Guys, even if you don't have to wear it, wear your gear.

Wow......that is nuts.

SO happy to hear you are okay Vic. That's just so scary.

;s

[HK3-]

Rolled Spiff out for a bath today. Thought I'd post a few pics to keep this thread alive.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture317.jpg

My favorite... people always ask "What's wrong with your bike?" Gotta love the chatter of a dry slipper. :)
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture318.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture319.jpg

Waiting for the late evening so I can go out for a ride. Too hot to ride in the middle of the day. :td

[newcigarz]

Rolled Spiff out for a bath today. Thought I'd post a few pics to keep this thread alive.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture317.jpg


So Sweet!:tu

[weak_link]

You have great taste in bikes, Hal. I think we're both on the same wavelength with Ducati superibkes and KTM supermotos. I just need a big a$$ touring bike and I'll be all set.

[HK3-]

So Sweet!:tu

Thanks! :tu

You have great taste in bikes, Hal. I think we're both on the same wavelength with Ducati superibkes and KTM supermotos. I just need a big a$$ touring bike and I'll be all set.

What would you get?

Was at the shop the other day and was really checking out the new 1198 Duke and the 1000RR BMW.... Both are beautiful bikes.

[weak_link]

Thanks! :tu



What would you get?
.

Due to cost considerations I'm kinda thinking Honda ST1300 with bags, heated grips, all that jazz. I'm too young for a Goldwing. :p

[newcigarz]

http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/files/2010_Ducati_Multistrada_1200_Wallpaper%202.jpg

[weak_link]

That's the one I REALLY want but don't have 20k to burn. I seriously thought about selling the 996S, the KTM, and my F150 but I still wouldn't have enough for the new Multi 1200S. :cry

[Mr.Erskine]

Would LOVE a Duc... However, I'm selling my Suzuki because I'm going to get myself killed or arrested on it.

[weak_link]

Would LOVE a Duc... However, I'm selling my Suzuki because I'm going to get myself killed or arrested on it.

Sounds like you are ready for trackdays or schools. Any decent tracks close to you?

[HK3-]

http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/files/2010_Ducati_Multistrada_1200_Wallpaper%202.jpg

^^ No doubt! :tu

[scottfish]

Am I the only one that likes the more classic style?

She needs a lot more work but I love it.

78 CB750

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4704218969_b323e6d78f_b.jpg

Loving this. I actually am looking at picking up a late 70's/EARLY 80's bike to wrench and learn on. After threatening a car project, my wife suggested it. Seems like a good idea since I don't have any skills and will surely incapacitate whatever I work on for a while.

And... I just got the post w/ your accident. Glad to hear you came out of it in some semblance of one piece. Was this what you were riding?

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Rolled Spiff out for a bath today. Thought I'd post a few pics to keep this thread alive.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture317.jpg




Hell of a bike Hal:tu

[Ogre]

My first post on this thread. Wanted to see if I was qualified to be here.
Keep the rubber side down.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/New1.jpg

[weak_link]

My first post on this thread. Wanted to see if I was qualified to be here.
Keep the rubber side down.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/New1.jpg

Nice ride!

Anyone who rides on two wheels with a motor qualifies for this thread imho. :banger

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

My first post on this thread. Wanted to see if I was qualified to be here.
Keep the rubber side down.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/New1.jpg


Nice:tu

[HK3-]

My first post on this thread. Wanted to see if I was qualified to be here.
Keep the rubber side down.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/New1.jpg

:tu Nice ride!

[Ogre]

:tu Nice ride!

Thanks, she is my baby. We have spent allot of time together, 3 years and 43K miles. Still runs as strong today as when she came home with me.:banger

[Volt]

I actually went 4 weeks without driving a car in June. Seemed strange the first time I got back in one for my trip to bama for the fourth. Oh well, I didn'rt need the tires on the car flat spotting :) Be safe out there, the cagers are still doing their best to take us out.

[HK3-]

I actually went 4 weeks without driving a car in June. Seemed strange the first time I got back in one for my trip to bama for the fourth. Oh well, I didn'rt need the tires on the car flat spotting :) Be safe out there, the cagers are still doing their best to take us out.

No kidding! A couple weeks back I almost had a cop run me over. When I flashed my brights at him (so he would see me) he gave me a dirty look? Bastage.

[Virginia_Ghost]

Holy Crap! Been on this forum for weeks, and Just now found this thread! Cigars are new to me but bikes, My first love. <me rushes over to the hard drive to upload a few pics...>

[Virginia_Ghost]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=588&pictureid=4398

After a string of three Harleys (which look about like any other Harley) I got these two in the garage now...

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=588&pictureid=4396

That plus a 2003 1500 Intruder.

[weak_link]

Took a ride on my supermoto this weekend and was a very naughty boy. There is an old wagon trail in the hills by my house and was paved over years ago and ignored for the most part. The road is super tight, rutted, loose gravel, rolling pavement that turns into jumps if you goose it at the right moment and no cars save for the occasional f250 playing 'hogs of the road' and trying to kill you. Pretty much horrible on anything other than a dual sport or supermoto. Anyway, I swear it's the best therapy known to man just getting out and misbehaving a little once in a while. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a maniac 90% of the time I ride but that 10% really keeps me sane.

Welcome to San Francisco:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYu7DQn5vAI nsfw due to f-bomb

[ridenlive]

http://www.azmazdaclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=43&pictureid=282
Never really had interest in two wheels dont know why because all the post i've seen so far are some very wonderful looking machines. I have this banshee here i have had for 6 years now. I have just about done everything to it that i want done to it. I have bored out the cylinders,ported and polish as well. A different air intake with bored out carbs. I also have in frame drag pipes. I have the domes for running alcohol but choose not to because this is the second motor that i've been thru so i've chosen to just run aviation fuel which is a much nicer burning fuel then pump. All in all i have a blast everytime i go out and ride a few dunes i shouldn't have but hey thats the fun part of battle wounds and the stories.

[HK3-]

Took a ride on my supermoto this weekend and was a very naughty boy. There is an old wagon trail in the hills by my house and was paved over years ago and ignored for the most part. The road is super tight, rutted, loose gravel, rolling pavement that turns into jumps if you goose it at the right moment and no cars save for the occasional f250 playing 'hogs of the road' and trying to kill you. Pretty much horrible on anything other than a dual sport or supermoto. Anyway, I swear it's the best therapy known to man just getting out and misbehaving a little once in a while. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a maniac 90% of the time I ride but that 10% really keeps me sane.

Welcome to San Francisco:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYu7DQn5vAI nsfw due to f-bomb

:banger I know what you mean. I can act up on the Duke a little but not like on the KTM. Sold the supermoto less than two months ago and I still miss it everytime I go riding. Something about a dirtbike feel on the road just makes you want to twist the throttle and act like a fool. Not having a speedometer though was a little rough at times... especially going through speed traps.

[Volt]

No kidding! A couple weeks back I almost had a cop run me over. When I flashed my brights at him (so he would see me) he gave me a dirty look? Bastage.

Rules don't apply to them.....

[Sauer Grapes]

After 10 years of riding with no incidents, it all ended.

Snipped...

End of the story, much confusion, police, ambulances, back boad, neck brace, clothes being cut off, iv. drips, x rays, yada yada yada. I'm banged up, my shoulder and left thumb are screwed up, but they've sent me home and it could have been so much worse.

Guys, even if you don't have to wear it, wear your gear.

Hope you are doing ok res ipsa. I guess you wouldn't really have to prove negligence on that one, huh?

[Resipsa]

Hope you are doing ok res ipsa. I guess you wouldn't really have to prove negligence on that one, huh?
Thanks for the good thoughts. Trying to heal up.

[newcigarz]

I need to hit the powerball.

:dr

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/848-Evo-3.jpg

[weak_link]

If you are gunna dream might as well go big and go for the 40k 1098R with tc. :D

[newcigarz]

If you are gunna dream might as well go big and go for the 40k 1098R with tc. :D

I like black and the 848evo is enough for me. :)

140hp
72 lbs/ft of torque
steering damper
monobloc brakes
370lbs dry!

[weak_link]

I like black and the 848evo is enough for me. :)

True, they are a fantastic bikes. I just like the idea of factory tc.

Those specs are crazy. My old ass 996s with everything carbon fiber or magnesium only makes 112 rear wheel hp with a chip & pipe and is a big fat pig compared to that thing. :r :r

[kgraybill]

1994HD FXR

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs279.ash1/20667_1261895880022_1608470336_615900_6173806_n.jp g

Headed for Blood Mtn.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2489/40/109/1608470336/n1608470336_128216_2098915.jpg

[HK3-]

True, they are a fantastic bikes. I just like the idea of factory tc.

Those specs are crazy. My old ass 996s with everything carbon fiber or magnesium only makes 112 rear wheel hp with a chip & pipe and is a big fat pig compared to that thing. :r :r

The more I read about the 1198 S, the more I want it. Interesting to read the opinions of US magazines vs. UK. I have this feeling that Britain dislikes the Italians. :D

[HK3-]

I need to hit the powerball.

:dr

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/galleries/images/848-Evo-3.jpg

That bike is dope. I wish they made this color option for all models. :tu

[Resipsa]

my new ride:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4819653388_beac18cc31.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4819650346_f43d6f4363_m.jpg

[weak_link]

That bike is dope. I wish they made this color option for all models. :tu

Someone on my local forum said it looked cheap because the windshield bolt heads were not blacked out. :facepalm

[HK3-]

Someone on my local forum said it looked cheap because the windshield bolt heads were not blacked out. :facepalm


:lv Some people. :)

[newcigarz]

Someone on my local forum said it looked cheap because the windshield bolt heads were not blacked out. :facepalm

:rolleyes:

[weak_link]

I should have also mentioned that some of the same people on said local forum bash any and all things Ducati so I guess it wasn't really a surprise.
According to them, all Ducati owners purchase them for posing at Starbucks and that's about it.

[jmsremax]

I should have also mentioned that some of the same people on said local forum bash any and all things Ducati so I guess it wasn't really a surprise.
According to them, all Ducati owners purchase them for posing at Starbucks and that's about it.

:tpd:


I love everything about ducatis but I couldn't drive one for more than 10 minutes. My back was sore as hell and this was towards the end of the season and I had been riding my GSXR for the entire summer so I was used to how agressive their riders stance was.

[HK3-]

I should have also mentioned that some of the same people on said local forum bash any and all things Ducati so I guess it wasn't really a surprise.
According to them, all Ducati owners purchase them for posing at Starbucks and that's about it.

Ha! I for one cant stand Starbucks coffee. My wife drinks it, but for me it's like hot mud. I'm a gas station kinda coffee dude.

I think a lot of people bash ducati because they didn't go that route. It's a parallel with people who buy mustangs imo. Cheap horsepower. :2

[Volt]

I am one who really doesn't care what another rides, whatever gets you on 2 wheels and you enjoy. That being said, I get my HD worked on at the local Ducati dealership. Great mecchs and a decent hourly rate. I had my metrics worked on there as well. As I have discussed with them as I waited on work, the Ducati is a bike someone buys for the "difference".

The bikes are the crudest in a appearance that I have seen amongst modern bikes. Welding left raw (not ground and finished), parts look to be bolted on where ever their is a space on the frame it will fit, etc. Even the salesman agrees with me. Although I see a few differences in the different bikes, basically they look a like to me. I assume the engineering is as good as advertised which will make them worth the cost, but they could use a little help in the aesthetics department.

[HK3-]

I am one who really doesn't care what another rides, whatever gets you on 2 wheels and you enjoy. That being said, I get my HD worked on at the local Ducati dealership. Great mecchs and a decent hourly rate. I had my metrics worked on there as well. As I have discussed with them as I waited on work, the Ducati is a bike someone buys for the "difference".

The bikes are the crudest in a appearance that I have seen amongst modern bikes. Welding left raw (not ground and finished), parts look to be bolted on where ever their is a space on the frame it will fit, etc. Even the salesman agrees with me. Although I see a few differences in the different bikes, basically they look a like to me. I assume the engineering is as good as advertised which will make them worth the cost, but they could use a little help in the aesthetics department.

You've hurt my feelings. ;) Very true. Like children, everyone likes their own more than others. :D

[Volt]

You've hurt my feelings. ;) Very true. Like children, everyone likes their own more than others. :D

In the past 5 years I have owned 2 Hondas, 1 Yamaha and a HD. I don't have a brand that I am stuck on, just how each particular bike meets my current needs. Never understood this "alligence" thing to a manufacturer.... Well, maybe I would if they were paying me to ride it :)

[HK3-]

Anyone tried the Pirelli Angel ST tires yet? Thinking about ordering a set because they are the dual compound... My current Metzler Racetec K2's are wearing fast. I don't do track days so I really don't need a track tire.

[Virginia_Ghost]

My first post on this thread. Wanted to see if I was qualified to be here.
Keep the rubber side down.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc9/ogre3239/New1.jpg

I like the lines of that bike...NICE. :tu:tu

[LockOut]

Figured i should post some of my baby. 08 1000rr with a fair bit of go fast mods. However the best mod i can say for sure has been seat time at the track.

PS yes i know it has bad chicken strips on it, the tires had 30 miles on it when i took the photos. I had just put it together this spring.

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/9128/015vs.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2260/014xxe.jpg
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4458/011nn.jpg

[iRiSh]

Figured i should post some of my baby. 08 1000rr with a fair bit of go fast mods. However the best mod i can say for sure has been seat time at the track.

PS yes i know it has bad chicken strips on it, the tires had 30 miles on it when i took the photos. I had just put it together this spring.

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/9128/015vs.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2260/014xxe.jpg
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4458/011nn.jpg

Thats a nice ride brother!:tu

[jmsremax]

Those chicken strips aren't that bad. Nice bike too boot.

[weak_link]

I'm giving serious thought to selling both my superbike and the supermoto to by a KTM Adventure. Being 6 hours into 'The Long Way Round' isn't helping.

[Resipsa]

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100803/LOCAL/8030406&odyssey=mod_mostview


unbelievable.

[HK3-]

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100803/LOCAL/8030406&odyssey=mod_mostview


unbelievable.

Rider is lucky to be alive. No helmet laws in Indiana, right?

[Resipsa]

Rider is lucky to be alive. No helmet laws in Indiana, right?

Think he was actually riding in SD. No helmets laws there, and not wearing one. Probably there for Sturgis.

[HK3-]

Think he was actually riding in SD. No helmets laws there, and not wearing one. Probably there for Sturgis.

Just the thought of a canoe laying in the road or coming at you like a missile while on a bike..... terrible.

[Pass]

Finally getting around to posting up some pics of my sled. It's an '05 Boulevard c50 (with the c90 -1500- final drive). She's been ridden hard and long and is on her second motor now (bad master barring in the first one). Over 65k miles on 'er now.

http://volusiaowners.com/gallery/image.php?pic_id=1642
http://volusiaowners.com/gallery/image.php?pic_id=1643

Who says road trips are hard?
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=6841&stc=1&d=1280951877

This is one that was taken several years ago (before I bobbed the bike) on our way to Green Bay... I've found this photo all over the web since then lol. My buddy took it with his high speed shutter. You can hardly tell that we're moving... but we're really going about 80mph. Great pic!
http://jaycepatterson.com/Pics/albums/album08/DSC00744.sized.jpg

[floydpink]

This was a good friend of mine and fraternity brother. Won't stop me from riding, but saddens me a great deal and is the 5th friend I have lost to drunk drivers hitting motorcycles.

http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2010/08/02/new_hope_gazette/news/doc4c55957ca0c79468464586.txt

[Resipsa]

This was a good friend of mine and fraternity brother. Won't stop me from riding, but saddens me a great deal and is the 5th friend I have lost to drunk drivers hitting motorcycles.

http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2010/08/02/new_hope_gazette/news/doc4c55957ca0c79468464586.txt

Sorry for your loss Reminds me how truly lucky I was back in June

[icehog3]

This was a good friend of mine and fraternity brother. Won't stop me from riding, but saddens me a great deal and is the 5th friend I have lost to drunk drivers hitting motorcycles.

http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2010/08/02/new_hope_gazette/news/doc4c55957ca0c79468464586.txt

So sorry to hear this, Pete.

[floydpink]

So sorry to hear this, Pete.

Thanks Tom, and Vic as well.

Man, 4 kids left without a father makes you really wonder if it was his time.

I can't stand drunk drivers.

[weak_link]

I can't stand drunk drivers.

+1 That's just horrible. :|

[scottfish]

As of five pm yesterday I am a motorcycle owner again. Picked up a 1972 CB350. Can't wait for the inspection so I can ride.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x255/maxinflixion/IMG_2842.jpg

[floydpink]

As of five pm yesterday I am a motorcycle owner again. Picked up a 1972 CB350. Can't wait for the inspection so I can ride.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x255/maxinflixion/IMG_2842.jpg

Congrats. Classic ride.

[weak_link]

Great bike, congrats!

Careful with those brakes, all the 350's I've ridden feel like they have oak blocks for brake pads. :p

[GolfNut]

While we are currently bikeless right now, I have full support from Sweetie for a Honda VTX1300 whenever we can coincide a good deal with available funds!

I'm ready for a cruiser at this stage of life. My last Bike was a 1995 Ducati 916 I bought from my FIL's estate. Sweet bike for sure, but way too uncomfortable. I got to where I would just rather drive a car. Cramped hips, sore back, etc. We bought my wife a Honda Rebel to ride along with, and she enjoyed it for a while but she's lost vision in her left eye and was just not comfortable on the bike anymore.

One day, the planets will align and I'll pick up a cruiser. Hopefully by next years' Sturgis!

[scottfish]

Great bike, congrats!

Careful with those brakes, all the 350's I've ridden feel like they have oak blocks for brake pads. :p

Thanks for the heads up. I just got insurance today and the line at Secretary of State to register it was outlandish, so I won't be legit until Monday. Aside from testing it out in low gears around my subdivision tomorrow, I will not be doing any riding until I take the 4 mile trek to the Honda Dealership for a full inspection.

I bought her w/ full expectations of having to do some work and replace some worn parts. Since I decided to buy a vintage bike, the CB350 was my target (albeit not red). This one kind of fell in my lap and the price was right. It is pretty darn near original though, so I am happy.

[weak_link]

Sounds like you have the perfect mindset for that fine moto. Enjoy brother.

[markem]

One's ability to ride in the rain may vary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KycZk1M7g24 :jd

[HK3-]

Rolled Spiff out for a bath today. Thought I'd post a few pics to keep this thread alive.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture317.jpg

My favorite... people always ask "What's wrong with your bike?" Gotta love the chatter of a dry slipper. :)
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture318.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture319.jpg

Waiting for the late evening so I can go out for a ride. Too hot to ride in the middle of the day. :td

Only had this bike a few months and just put it up for sale today. Short lived, I know. Time to move on to something newer.

[Volt]

No scoot :( In the shop getting a rear tire, the front slammed, and handlebars with more pull back. I NEED a second motorcycle.

[GreekGodX]

Only had this bike a few months and just put it up for sale today. Short lived, I know. Time to move on to something newer.

Any discounts for the Michiganders? :r I got $500 and lots of cigars. Plus a water damaged Ipod Touch :D

[HK3-]

Any discounts for the Michiganders? :r I got $500 and lots of cigars. Plus a water damaged Ipod Touch :D

:r:r I think you may be just a little short. ;) Maybe you can work something out with the Honda up a little higher in the thread. Plus, he's closer to you.

[GreekGodX]

:r:r I think you may be just a little short. ;) Maybe you can work something out with the Honda up a little higher in the thread. Plus, he's closer to you.

Agreed plus your bike would lead to my immediate death :td

[lawman]

If I wasn't so old and fat I'd love to try out of the crotch rockets pictured on this thread. They look absolutely awesome and, from what I read in the mags, run like scalded dogs. However, I'll stick to my '07 UltraClassic. It seems that, no matter where I go, I never seem to have enough room in my saddlebags to bring along my troubles and worries.

[Virginia_Ghost]

No scoot :( In the shop getting a rear tire, the front slammed, and handlebars with more pull back. I NEED a second motorcycle.

If the urge gets too bad, come by and take your pick of any of mine, Volt.

[Volt]

Thanks Brother, but:

1. One too tall
2. The other too fast

If the urge gets too bad, come by and take your pick of any of mine, Volt.

[scottfish]

:r:r I think you may be just a little short. ;) Maybe you can work something out with the Honda up a little higher in the thread. Plus, he's closer to you.

You are in the right price range. Although once I see my first mechanic bill, I fear I'll have double that into her.

[HK3-]

Going shopping today. Hope I'm not tempted by the beauty. ;)

[weak_link]

Going shopping today. Hope I'm not tempted by the beauty. ;)

Oh look, something shiny!! I'll take it!!!! :D

Good luck, what are you looking for again?

[HK3-]

Success! I took the old Duker in for a trader and got what I wanted for it. :banger

This new one is crazy nuts with gobs of torque and hp. My wife new it right away when I picked her up from work and she said I had a glow. :D

I will take some pictures tomorrow.

[weak_link]

Success! I took the old Duker in for a trader and got what I wanted for it. :banger

This new one is crazy nuts with gobs of torque and hp. My wife new it right away when I picked her up from work and she said I had a glow. :D

I will take some pictures tomorrow.


There is no way you can leave it like that. What did you get man????!!!!!

[Volt]

There is no way you can leave it like that. What did you get man????!!!!!

:tpd:

[HK3-]

There is no way you can leave it like that. What did you get man????!!!!!

:tpd:

Alright... I am uploading a few pictures now.

[HK3-]

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2394.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2395.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2396.jpg

[newcigarz]

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2394.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2395.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture2396.jpg

Wow! Very nice!

[Volt]

Definitly looks like a go fast. Keep the rubber side down in the turns.

[weak_link]

Wheelie for safety, Hal. Besides, your front tire will last longer. :p

Nice ride, I see you can't get the Ducati out of your blood either. Hell, I named my cat 'Desmo' 13 years ago. :r :r

[HK3-]

Definitly looks like a go fast. Keep the rubber side down in the turns.

Amazing what 8 settings of traction control will do for a bike. On 8, you can go around a turn, punch it, and the throttle will automatically back off if the wheel slips the slightest bit. On setting 1, you can mash the throttle and it will allow you to go off road and hit trees. :D

Wheelie for safety, Hal. Besides, your front tire will last longer. :p

Nice ride, I see you can't get the Ducati out of your blood either. Hell, I named my cat 'Desmo' 13 years ago. :r :r

So far I've been very impressed with their bikes. I like the feel and I've always ridden 4 strokes on the dirt so this is right up my alley for torque.

[Resipsa]

Nice looking bike, but not my style. :tu

[newcigarz]

Scumbags try to steal motorcycle at Deals' Gap.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618432


http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu81/Curtie223/Junk/motivator499ad559df6cab226592aca126fe2b351aaf4364. jpg

[newcigarz]

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6967407/?ref=nf

:r:r:r

[SNKBYT]

2001 SUZUKI INTRUDER 1500VL (& its for sale)
http://treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/1952137717.html

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/MC2.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/MC3.jpg

[HK3-]

Put a K&N filter in at the end of last week. Need some hidden cash or some sweet talking to the wife to get me some new pipes. :D Got a buddy coming into town with his harley next week to do some riding with me.

[Thrak]

Got a buddy coming into town with his harley next week to do some riding with me.

Thats gotta look funny haha...


If any of you guys are in/near Atlanta, come check out the WERA Grand National Finals at Road Atlanta... got my invite to run 2 classes this year, yay!!

http://maps.wera.com/schedule/gnf.asp

[HK3-]

Thats gotta look funny haha...


If any of you guys are in/near Atlanta, come check out the WERA Grand National Finals at Road Atlanta... got my invite to run 2 classes this year, yay!!

http://maps.wera.com/schedule/gnf.asp

I will ride with anyone. Did a ride a few weeks back with a guy on a 70's CB200. :D

Why is it that the Harley guys never wave when you pass them? Guess it's a Harley thing, gotta own one to be in the club?

[Volt]

I have to admit, I'm getting pretty tired of waving. Arround here it can get to be 5 or 6 times a mile. But then, I never claimed to be very social to start with.

[HK3-]

I have to admit, I'm getting pretty tired of waving. Arround here it can get to be 5 or 6 times a mile. But then, I never claimed to be very social to start with.

I hear ya. It does get old having to costantly wave.

[HK3-]

It rained over the weekend so it fudged up our riding plans. My buddy ended up staying a day extra just so we could go for a nice day ride. We did a little over two hundred miles yesterday and ended up going down to Helen, GA for lunch and a cold one. The high yesterday was seventy-five so it was perfect riding weather. Stopped at the top of some mountain for a scenic view. It was a great day.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture095-1.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture092.jpg

[HK3-]

Bump.

Anyone been riding lately or has the colder weather put the old two wheeler to rest for the season?

Anyone got any new toys or accessories?

[hammondc]

Nope. I have always been scared of them. However, my dad is about to buy an HD Heritage Softail Classic and I fell in love with a Superglide (http://www.coxshdofrockhill.com/gallery_popup.asp) that the dealership had in pre-owned stock. I am sorta kinda kicking around the idea of taking the riding class to see how it goes.

[Volt]

Cold is no reason to stop riding :) I just put my air shocks back n replacing the lowered springs in the rear, the lowering was great but the wife liked the air ride better. New handlebars (already looking for some new ones) these are a bit to much like a drag bar with extra pull back. Pics in a book are decieving. New speakers YEA, crappy HD OEM are gone. I now have treble and bass.

I am looking for new winter gloves. Looks alone do not tell you how well they actually look. Would love to see some scientific reviews on motorcycle gloves. My old ones ride well, just not warm anough and the idea of heated ones seeems like a lot of hassle.


Bump.

Anyone been riding lately or has the colder weather put the old two wheeler to rest for the season?

Anyone got any new toys or accessories?

[HK3-]

Cold is no reason to stop riding :) I just put my air shocks back n replacing the lowered springs in the rear, the lowering was great but the wife liked the air ride better. New handlebars (already looking for some new ones) these are a bit to much like a drag bar with extra pull back. Pics in a book are decieving. New speakers YEA, crappy HD OEM are gone. I now have treble and bass.

I am looking for new winter gloves. Looks alone do not tell you how well they actually look. Would love to see some scientific reviews on motorcycle gloves. My old ones ride well, just not warm anough and the idea of heated ones seeems like a lot of hassle.

I just recently read a new ski magazine where they were rating the newest gloves. Maybe you should look into getting some nice ski gloves?

[Volt]

I have never had a lot of luck with gloves that are not made specifically for motorcycles. Usually they are not articulated enough for long rides. Plus, what works for a 20 min down hill run will not work for 1 - 5 hours in the cold on 2 wheels. The ones I have are "ok", the best I have found so far, but the search continues.

I just recently read a new ski magazine where they were rating the newest gloves. Maybe you should look into getting some nice ski gloves?

[HK3-]

I have never had a lot of luck with gloves that are not made specifically for motorcycles. Usually they are not articulated enough for long rides. Plus, what works for a 20 min down hill run will not work for 1 - 5 hours in the cold on 2 wheels. The ones I have are "ok", the best I have found so far, but the search continues.

Ah, true.

[weak_link]

Been riding the supermoto a litle bit but the Ducati is still down due to parts complications with yoyodyne and Brembo parts. Booo!!!!

[Volt]

Ah, true.

After reading till the eyes are blurry on the internet, I will be ordered these today.

Tourmaster Winter Elite (http://www.newenough.com/street/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/tour_master/winter_elite_motorcycle_gloves.html)

I may try a glove inner liner this year. A lot of people seem to have luck with them, but I hate bulk.....

newenough.com is an excellant place to shop from and I have had superior experience with the Tourmaster products. They peform exactly as one would expect, made by mototrcycle people for those who ride.

Winter is:

Firrst Gear HT Overpants - I do not like the look of the latest version, but damn they perform. Warm and dry

Tourmaster Jacket similiar to the Flex series (again the new stuff doesn't look as good).

Schampa balacava (with long bib) toasty :)

Fleece lined blue jeans in the 20's and below.

I can usually ride in the 30's and into the 20's comfortably with some clothing layering. It's the gloves that kick my a$$ (long rides get the Walmart hunter chem heater inserts). We will see what these new ones will do.

[bigpedunn]

2007
Heritage softail

[GolfNut]

A trick we use around here for winter proof hands are latex exam gloves under our winter gloves. Really help hold in the heat without the bulkiness of liners. I use them when I'd golf in the 20's.

[HK3-]

Been riding the supermoto a litle bit but the Ducati is still down due to parts complications with yoyodyne and Brembo parts. Booo!!!!

Oh, no... Explain. :D I'm guessing the Yoyodyne is a clutch and the Brembo must be brakes. I found a guy out in Cali who makes some nice carbon fiber accessories. I just got a nice hugger from him and now I'm waiting for some screws to put it on.

Michael- You have some serious winter gear brother! :banger

[HK3-]

2007
Heritage softail

Nice bike! :tu I see you like to turkey hunt as well. :tu

[weak_link]

Oh, no... Explain. :D I'm guessing the Yoyodyne is a clutch and the Brembo must be brakes. I found a guy out in Cali who makes some nice carbon fiber accessories. I just got a nice hugger from him and now I'm waiting for some screws to put it on.

banger

It's a billet Brembo radial master cylinder and the plunger/post thingy bent when I crashed a Sears Point a while back. Had to get a rebuild kit and lever from Yoyodyne and they sent the wrong parts, plus the one that was correct was missing a tiny little threadded barrel that helps to hold the lever on. Strangest lever/master cylinder relationship I've ever seen. You'd think for a big buck fancy pants part the design would be a bit cleaner.

Who's the guy in Cali? Maybe I've heard of him.

[HK3-]

It's a billet Brembo radial master cylinder and the plunger/post thingy bent when I crashed a Sears Point a while back. Had to get a rebuild kit and lever from Yoyodyne and they sent the wrong parts, plus the one that was correct was missing a tiny little threadded barrel that helps to hold the lever on. Strangest lever/master cylinder relationship I've ever seen. You'd think for a big buck fancy pants part the design would be a bit cleaner.

Who's the guy in Cali? Maybe I've heard of him.

Sounds like hell to me. ;) I hate having to ship stuff back and forth.....:su

His name is Johnny and he works at www.1carbontech.com

[Resipsa]

Cold is no reason to stop riding :)
I am looking for new winter gloves. Looks alone do not tell you how well they actually look. Would love to see some scientific reviews on motorcycle gloves. My old ones ride well, just not warm anough and the idea of heated ones seeems like a lot of hassle.Recently got a pair of the Olympia Cold Throttles, supposed to be wind proof and waterproof. I can say that they aren't very bulky at all and like them a lot.

Have had some mornings here already where it's below 30 when I left for work (5 am), and while my hands got cool, they were never cold. I'm imagining that' probably colder than it gets by you in the dead of winter. Can't speak to the rain proof cause I haven't got caught in the rain with them yet, but if you can find a dealer with them near you I'd check them out.

[HK3-]

It's a billet Brembo radial master cylinder and the plunger/post thingy bent when I crashed a Sears Point a while back. Had to get a rebuild kit and lever from Yoyodyne and they sent the wrong parts, plus the one that was correct was missing a tiny little threadded barrel that helps to hold the lever on. Strangest lever/master cylinder relationship I've ever seen. You'd think for a big buck fancy pants part the design would be a bit cleaner.

Who's the guy in Cali? Maybe I've heard of him.

Ever heard of them?

[weak_link]

Ever heard of them?

Nope, don't know those guys. Looks like nice stuff though.

[HK3-]

Back in the 70's again here in SE Tennesee. Great riding weather :noon

[Volt]

It was 42* when I rolled out this morning - not to bad. Still using the chaps, the warm clothes will have to be broke out shortly though.

[jitzy]

Never saw this thread but here's my scoot
http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac297/jitzy8585/84540252-2.jpg

[Volt]

I love the gansta whitewalls.... just not on mine. Too much work to keep clean :)

[Ranger_B]

I hate reading this thread. After my injury a few years ago I have not been able to get on a bike. I have been looking at trikes. Has anyone here given the Can Am spyder a spin?

[mscales]

As of five pm yesterday I am a motorcycle owner again. Picked up a 1972 CB350. Can't wait for the inspection so I can ride.


That was the first real street bike I ever road. It belonged to a friend of ours back then his parents wouldn't let him keep it at their house so he kept it at mine. I use to ride it all the time. In '73 I bought a new CB500 Four in Sunrise orange. In '74 a roommate "borrowed" it and crashed it. I built it into a chopper.

It went from this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/mscales/Mikes%20Bike/73CB500.jpg

To this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/mscales/Mikes%20Bike/MyCUstom500-1.jpg

That is my '65 Corvette Coupe in the background. I built the bike on a modified Amen softail frame (first softail frame I know of) I molded and painted. Sorry for the pic but it was scanned off a Polariod from back in '74.

I have been riding something since mini bikes in the oil fieilds. I now have a Honda '05 VTX1300 (80ci) and man is it nice to ride.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/mscales/Mikes%20Bike/100_1823.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/mscales/Mikes%20Bike/100_1827.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/mscales/Mikes%20Bike/100_1822.jpg

[Volt]

I hate reading this thread. After my injury a few years ago I have not been able to get on a bike. I have been looking at trikes. Has anyone here given the Can Am spyder a spin?

From what I understand - not a good match for a motorcycle rider. Hard to steer and kinda boring. Shoot Tbone on here a PM, he rides a goldwing trike and speak about them better than I can. He loves his.

[Volusianator]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/mscales/Mikes%20Bike/100_1823.jpg

I ride a VTX as well, nice looking scoot there.

[Ogre]

I hate reading this thread. After my injury a few years ago I have not been able to get on a bike. I have been looking at trikes. Has anyone here given the Can Am spyder a spin?

I have ridden the spyder. It is a vary stable bike, was surprised by the handling. There is an optional touring setup for it. If a trike is all you can ride and dont want the big touring, I would ride the spyder.

[mscales]

I ride a VTX as well, nice looking scoot there.

Do you happen to belong to the VTX Cafe? If not check it out: http://www.vtxcafe.com/forum.php

I have the same name there so come on in and check out the bikes.

[Ranger_B]

I have ridden the spyder. It is a vary stable bike, was surprised by the handling. There is an optional touring setup for it. If a trike is all you can ride and dont want the big touring, I would ride the spyder.


Thanks. I hope to check one out here in the near future.

[HK3-]

Nice bikes up there Mike! I dig that vette also! :tu

Got my new pipes for christmas and it only took me 2 1/2 hours to put them on. Waiting for the right ECU to show up in the mail so I can take it for a ride.

[Volt]

I rode a VTX 1300 for about 2 years. Moved to a Yamaha 1700 from that. The VTX is teh standard well built honda. Very dependable and made a couple of multi thousand mile trips on it. Should last you a long time.

[mojo65]

Seems like this is VTX day, I have a 1800T that im turning into a bagger.

Have the XR fairing waiting for paint and a set of Jumbo strong hard bags is next on the list.

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww75/mojo65_probro/DSC_1967.jpg

[mscales]

Seems like this is VTX day, I have a 1800T that im turning into a bagger.

Have the XR fairing waiting for paint and a set of Jumbo strong hard bags is next on the list.

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww75/mojo65_probro/DSC_1967.jpg

Hi Mark. Good to see you over here. Nice pic of the X.

[Humpdebump]

I have a 07 Road Glide, with a set of 13" carlini ape hangers, love my ride. Everyone has their own personalities, to each his own. I ride with harley's, sportbikes and anything in between. Nothing is as great as the open road.

[HK3-]

I have a 07 Road Glide, with a set of 13" carlini ape hangers, love my ride. Everyone has their own personalities, to each his own. I ride with harley's, sportbikes and anything in between. Nothing is as great as the open road.

:banger

[HK3-]

Was in the 60's down here over the weekend so I was able to get some riding in. Headed up to the shop on Saturday morning for a class and then they reset my TPS. Hope this weather stays nice! :banger

Anybody else get out this weekend?

[sikk50]

Looking at buying my first road bike. Just going to get a sportster, but I need help. Is it wise to buy a late 90's bike to save money over an early 2000's? Keep in mind I plan on changing most the forward controls and gauges immediately...have they really changed enough to justify the extra money?

[HK3-]

Looking at buying my first road bike. Just going to get a sportster, but I need help. Is it wise to buy a late 90's bike to save money over an early 2000's? Keep in mind I plan on changing most the forward controls and gauges immediately...have they really changed enough to justify the extra money?

Bump.

[newcigarz]

Bump.

speaking of which, how about some more pics of your Italian beauty?

[HK3-]

speaking of which, how about some more pics of your Italian beauty?

;) My current cheapo camera is out for repair and I ordered one of those fancy and very confusing to use newer ones that will be here soon. My iphone takes crap photos so I will wait.

You got any photos?

[markem]

Wish I could say "I can do that"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9twUAi1Q4o0

[HK3-]

Wish I could say "I can do that"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9twUAi1Q4o0

Damn. Me too.

[HK3-]

Got my new camera today. :banger

Here's some updated photos I took today. Added pipes, rear fender, and clutch goodies.

With spring on the way lets keep this thread going.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture3059.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture3055.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture3054.jpg

[weak_link]

Finally got around to rebuilding my Duc from my 2008 wad-a-thon at Sears Point late 2008. Thought it was all done save for the pegs I'm having made. Fired it up and it immediatly started gushing gas from the bottom of the tank. Apparently the quick release gas lines got nicked or got hard. No biggie, I'll just a couple news ones.

Ring ring, 'Hello Mr Ducati parts counter guy, I need new quick release gas line thingies."

'Sure, they are $60. Each.'

"Click."

:(

Okay so I didn't really hang up but I did have a minor stroke.

[HK3-]

Finally got around to rebuilding my Duc from my 2008 wad-a-thon at Sears Point late 2008. Thought it was all done save for the pegs I'm having made. Fired it up and it immediatly started gushing gas from the bottom of the tank. Apparently the quick release gas lines got nicked or got hard. No biggie, I'll just a couple news ones.

Ring ring, 'Hello Mr Ducati parts counter guy, I need new quick release gas line thingies."

'Sure, they are $60. Each.'

"Click."

:(

Okay so I didn't really hang up but I did have a minor stroke.

;s Got any recent pictures? :D

[weak_link]

;s Got any recent pictures? :D

I'll have to take some new ones. It's so close yet so dang far from being done. ;cry

[newcigarz]

Ring ring, 'Hello Mr Ducati parts counter guy, I need new quick release gas line thingies."

'Sure, they are $60. Each.'





That's it? Didn't they have to fly them in first class from Italy? :rolleyes:

[newcigarz]

Got my new camera today. :banger

Here's some updated photos I took today. Added pipes, rear fender, and clutch goodies.

With spring on the way lets keep this thread going.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture3059.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture3055.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll115/Lvmesum3zs/Picture3054.jpg

I need a moment alone with your photos. :xxx

[justonemorestick]

I have a 07 Buell XB9R Pics on my phone not available to me at work.

[HK3-]

I have a 07 Buell XB9R Pics on my phone not available to me at work.

Sweet! Post them up when you get home tonight. :)

[weak_link]

Don't know these kids but thought I might make a few of you guys smile.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j315/UncleErnie/Three/YAAAAA.jpg

[sikk50]

Some lulz were had.

[sikk50]

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk215/sikk50/7f572f2e.jpg

My new toy, graduation present to myself. :)