Beards Brews
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Here's my 05 Suzuki Boulevard C50
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Heres a nice shot of Suzuki's 08 Lineup. We did a cool 80 miles through some great twisties today
08 VStrom
08 GSX-R
08 BKing
I love stroms. I will in all likelihood own one in the next year or so. That is if a klr650 doesn't convince me otherwise.
That's a nice custom job.Here's my 05 Suzuki Boulevard C50
I am so itching to do this. Still working the SWMBO though. She did finally move from "NO" to "if you kill yourself I'll never forgive you".
Here's one that's for sale locally:
2006 with 4,500 miles...$5,600
Beards Brews
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That's a nice custom job.
I am so itching to do this. Still working the SWMBO though. She did finally move from "NO" to "if you kill yourself I'll never forgive you".
Here's one that's for sale locally:
2006 with 4,500 miles...$5,600
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I love mine. Fortunately for me, my wife is extremely supportive of my hobbies. She never said I couldn't get a bike, only that I had to wait until I could afford it. I bought that bike when I got my first "real" paycheck after I finished grad school.
If you like Suzuki Volusias or Boulevards you may want to check out volusiariders.com. It's a web forum for that bike and you may find some for sale listed there.
chrisknight
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See above, I fixed that for you
Seriously, is that exhaust legal anywhere but the track?
That isn't actually my bike. I have the same exact bike though.
As far as conforming with emissions, yes its legal. It's a slip-on and still has the stock cat. As far as the noise ordnance, probably not.
s3n8
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I really like the looks of it, but it must be awfully loud like that.
My bike (see page 7 ) still has the stock cans on it because everything else seems to be so d@mn loud. I really like the looks of the motoGP style shortys, but I don't think I could ride without earplugs. If I could get the performance boost of aftermarket, and drop 10 decibels, I would pay $$$ for that.
My bike (see page 7
) still has the stock cans on it because everything else seems to be so d@mn loud. I really like the looks of the motoGP style shortys, but I don't think I could ride without earplugs. If I could get the performance boost of aftermarket, and drop 10 decibels, I would pay $$$ for that.
Desert_Sky
Since 1998
That's a nice custom job.
I am so itching to do this. Still working the SWMBO though. She did finally move from "NO" to "if you kill yourself I'll never forgive you".
Here's one that's for sale locally:
2006 with 4,500 miles...$5,600
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Hey sign up and take the motorcycle safety course. Would that ease her mind any?
I'm definitely signing up for the course. I used to ride dirt bikes as a kid and had a Suzuki 660L some 20+ years ago. I just want to get some advanced training on the bigger bike.
SWMBO is more about "affording it" than the safety issue.
Desert_Sky
Since 1998
oh thats easy.
I pay for my monthly payment, monthly insurance, and gas on my motorcycle for what I used to pay a month in gas alone in my truck.
I mean how could afford not to ride?
Lately Ive been spending around 30 bucks a month for gas. A little more when I go out joyriding on the weekens, but not much. It takes 17 bucks to fill up and lasts 2 weeks if I just go to and from work
MikeFlynn74
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Me too- Just sucks ass when it rains. This summer has been the worst
farmbrewernw
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+1 on saving the monthly payments in gas, if you have to justify it to SWMBO just do a run down on your gas savings, I'm saving around $180 per month right now. I own my bike right out so I just spend the saved money on beer stuff :rockin:
Wicked Daddy
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How do you post a pic? Need a membership?
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Two problems:
1) I have a 4.6 mile commute to work.
B) I've convinced her that this is for 90% recreation.
got that wrong first time
farmbrewernw
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Two problems:
1) I have a 4.6 mile commute to work.
B) I've convinced her that this is for 90% recreation.
Sorry dude your F'd
But I'm also going through my mid life crisis...so the choice is a sordid affair with another woman...or a motorcycle.
Desert_Sky
Since 1998
But I'm also going through my mid life crisis...so the choice is a sordid affair with another woman...or a motorcycle.
or both......
:rockin:
farmbrewernw
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But I'm also going through my mid life crisis...so the choice is a sordid affair with another woman...or a motorcycle.
Well when you put it that way I guess your golden
BuffaloSabresBrewer
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Well as long as the people Im buying it from can dig up the title I will soon be the proud owner of a 1978 Honda cb750f! It doesnt run right now so I have some fun ahead of me! I dont know if I can call it my "ride" yet but Ill post some pictures when I get it home. I do have a scooter but no pics of that now.
Anyone here ever restore a classic?
Anyone here ever restore a classic?
jeff967
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I am working on two now, a 1976 shovlehead for me, and a 1974 iornhead for SWMBO
Neunelfer
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1996 Suzuki GSX-R750
Don't have any pics, but I'm riding a 2000 Honda shadow vt600. Black, lots of chrome aftermarket parts, vance and hines exhaust, vance and hines carb jets, high flow air filter. Thing sounds like a beast, some of my friends with Harleys are jealous, even though I have half the displacement.
Just picked it up 9-18.
2,900 miles.
Vance & Hines Pipes.
Loud as hell.
Power converter.
Full leather backpack bundle (not pictured)
Fresh battery.
$4,900.
If you're in the market for a bike...now's the time. People are dumping them before winter.
2,900 miles.
Vance & Hines Pipes.
Loud as hell.
Power converter.
Full leather backpack bundle (not pictured)
Fresh battery.
$4,900.
If you're in the market for a bike...now's the time. People are dumping them before winter.
You bought that thing just so you had a picture to post in this thread didn't you?:fro:
I shall leave no thread untouched...
Let's hope we don't start a "Hey $300,000 RV owners...show us your ride..."
I shall leave no thread untouched...
Let's hope we don't start a "Hey $300,000 RV owners...show us your ride..."
If we do...I'm LYING ABOUT THE ONE I HAVE!
Here is my 2008 Harley Street Bob::rockin:
PvtSkippy
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My 2004 Victory Vegas...need a new picture of it though.
And I learned that it's always easier (maybe not cheaper!) to get a bike if your wife wants one too.
And I learned that it's always easier (maybe not cheaper!) to get a bike if your wife wants one too.
Punx Clever
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2008 Ducati Monster s2r 1000
Got a new one a few months ago:
KLR650
The fun I've had on this bike in the few months I've owned it. I've owned sport bikes, ridden cruisers, owned standards... and well they're all boring compared to the klr.
I will never not own a dual sport.
I would like a duc though
KLR650
The fun I've had on this bike in the few months I've owned it. I've owned sport bikes, ridden cruisers, owned standards... and well they're all boring compared to the klr.
I will never not own a dual sport.
I would like a duc though
Punx Clever
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The fun I've had on this bike in the few months I've owned it. I've owned sport bikes, ridden cruisers, owned standards... and well they're all boring compared to the klr.
I will never not own a dual sport.
I would like a duc though
I submit the Terra Mostro:
I submit the Terra Mostro:
well in any offroad bike, I would like it cheap, durable and extremely simple to repair.
For a ducati, I was thinking more along the lines of a 1098.
thataintchicken
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This is my commuter/ townfolk terrorizer.
2000 Kawasaki ZR-7
picture taken in September '07 at Cathedral Park, Portland Oregon.
2000 Kawasaki ZR-7
picture taken in September '07 at Cathedral Park, Portland Oregon.
Air Pirate
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SWMBO and me on the Thruxton
another thrux, but not mine. just for the pic.
TexasStu
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I commute 40+ (mostly freeway) miles a day on my lil 650 Suzuki Burgman scooter.
Oh, and I can carry over a 12 pk under the seat if I feel the need.
:rockin:Timboosh
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Well... the riding season is almost upon us here in Chicago and I can't stop thinking about it, so I thought I'd revive an old thread...
Here's my partner in crime:
2008 Suzuki B-King
Cross-country trip, summer 2008
That trip was solo & I felt like I needed a little 'company' at night... lol
Here's my partner in crime:
2008 Suzuki B-King
Cross-country trip, summer 2008
That trip was solo & I felt like I needed a little 'company' at night... lol
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Oh man, I want a B-king so bad. How do you like it. When I first saw these, I was ready to sell my 919 and grab one.
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Timboosh
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Well, honestly, if you can swing it... I say don't hesitate. Buy one tomorrow. It is, without a doubt the most incredible machine I have ever ridden. :rockin:
How do I like it?? hah, Well, I might be a little biased, but IMO, it's the single most bad-@$$ bike on the market.
If you're looking for one, or thinking about getting one, now is the time to do it, because a) they're getting to be few and far between in the states, because they only imported them in 2008... and B) since it's pretty unpopular in the states, dealerships are looking to move whatever's left. A lot of them are going for about $8k OTD, when the original MSRP was over $13 (I think)...
Just my opinion - and I mean no offense to anyone - but if Americans weren't so afraid to step outside the lines on 'typical' looks of a motorcycle, these bikes would literally be the most popular bike on the road... It is a seriously incredible machine.
Riding it it, you'd never guess that it is as heavy as it is. It handles pretty darn well. When you're riding, it simply doesn't feel nearly as heavy as it "should" (FWIW, I also came from a 850lb cruiser - Suzuki M109R - so it felt like a feather to me after that bike...)
It's actually set up with a really nice riding position. I've done nothing to the ergo's other than a Corbin seat (more $ than it's worth), and have done plenty of 8-9 hour days with no problem.
The looks aren't for everyone, sure... But I've never gotten anything but compliments. Most people get stuck on the stock exhaust, which i agree, is pretty out there. But, I bought mine with aftermarket pipes (which I would have done anyway), so that's not been an issue for me.
Lastly - and most importantly - The power is absolutely outrageous. I mean, seriously outrageous. No, no... really... It's insanely powerful. BUT - it's also REALLY smooth. For as powerful as it is, it's actually pretty dang manageable. It's not "peaky" or "bandy" necessarily. It's just power whenever and wherever you 'need' it.
Bike's changed a bit since I posted it in this thread a while back...
