Motorcycle Thread.. - Page 7

Virginia_Ghost · 07-14-2010, 09:05 PM

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 · 07-14-2010, 09:50 PM

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

That plus a 2003 1500 Intruder.

weak_link · 07-14-2010, 11:16 PM

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

07-15-2010, 12:06 AM

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- · 07-15-2010, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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 · 07-15-2010, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HK3-

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 · 07-18-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resipsa

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?

07-20-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

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 · 07-20-2010, 07:02 PM

I need to hit the powerball.

weak_link · 07-20-2010, 07:42 PM

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

newcigarz · 07-20-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weak_link

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

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

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

weak_link · 07-20-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newcigarz

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.

kgraybill · 07-20-2010, 07:55 PM

1994HD FXR

Headed for Blood Mtn.

HK3- · 07-21-2010, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weak_link

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.

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.

HK3- · 07-21-2010, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newcigarz

I need to hit the powerball.

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

07-22-2010, 07:24 PM

my new ride:

weak_link · 07-22-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HK3-

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

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

HK3- · 07-23-2010, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weak_link

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

Some people.

newcigarz · 07-23-2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weak_link

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

weak_link · 07-23-2010, 11:03 AM

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.

07-14-2010, 09:05 PM	#121
Virginia_Ghost Rookie, at best. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Bo Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 320 Trading: (6)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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...> __________________ Will the machines just take over already? I'm tired of doing stuff.

07-14-2010, 09:50 PM	#122
Virginia_Ghost Rookie, at best. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Bo Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 320 Trading: (6)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. After a string of three Harleys (which look about like any other Harley) I got these two in the garage now... That plus a 2003 1500 Intruder. __________________ Will the machines just take over already? I'm tired of doing stuff.

07-14-2010, 11:16 PM	#123
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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

07-15-2010, 12:06 AM	#124
ridenlive Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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.

07-20-2010, 07:02 PM	#129
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. I need to hit the powerball.

07-20-2010, 07:42 PM	#130
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. If you are gunna dream might as well go big and go for the 40k 1098R with tc.

07-20-2010, 07:55 PM	#133
kgraybill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Ellenwood, Georgia Posts: 181 Trading: (0)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 1994HD FXR Headed for Blood Mtn. __________________ Ken

07-22-2010, 07:24 PM	#136
Resipsa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. my new ride:

07-23-2010, 11:03 AM	#140
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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.