Motorcycle Thread.. - Page 12

01-09-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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:

To this:

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.

Volt · 01-09-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 01-09-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mscales

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

Ogre · 01-09-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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.

01-09-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

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 · 01-09-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

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- · 01-09-2011, 04:08 PM

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

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 · 01-09-2011, 04:43 PM

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 · 01-09-2011, 04:46 PM

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.

01-09-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Humpdebump · 01-09-2011, 06:11 PM

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- · 01-10-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 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- · 01-31-2011, 07:23 AM

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!

Anybody else get out this weekend?

sikk50 · 01-31-2011, 05:42 PM

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- · 03-01-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

Bump.

newcigarz · 03-01-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Bump.

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

HK3- · 03-02-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

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 · 03-02-2011, 08:47 AM

Wish I could say "I can do that"

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

HK3- · 03-02-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

Wish I could say "I can do that"

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

Damn. Me too.

HK3- · 03-03-2011, 02:53 PM

Got my new camera today.

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.

01-09-2011, 04:08 PM	#227
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Nice bikes up there Mike! I dig that vette also! 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.

01-09-2011, 04:43 PM	#228
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

01-09-2011, 04:46 PM	#229
mojo65 Relocation Engineer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: mark Location: Evans,CO Posts: 240 Trading: (4)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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. __________________ Mark, I'LL TAKE MY GUNS, RELIGION & MONEY... YOU CAN KEEP THE CHANGE!

01-09-2011, 06:11 PM	#231
Humpdebump Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Ct Posts: 263 Trading: (1)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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.

01-31-2011, 07:23 AM	#233
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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! Anybody else get out this weekend?

01-31-2011, 05:42 PM	#234
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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? __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

03-02-2011, 08:47 AM	#238
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,505 Trading: (47)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Wish I could say "I can do that" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9twUAi1Q4o0 __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-03-2011, 02:53 PM	#240
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Got my new camera today. 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.

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