Motorcycle Fanatics, show your ride(s)

[jeff967]

Anyone here ever restore a classic?

I am working on two now, a 1976 shovlehead for me, and a 1974 iornhead for SWMBO

 

[Neunelfer]

1996 Suzuki GSX-R750

 

[AndrwHock]

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.

 

[BierMuncher]

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.

 

[BigKahuna]

Just picked it up 9-18.

You bought that thing just so you had a picture to post in this thread didn't you?:fro:

 

[BierMuncher]

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..."

 

[BigKahuna]

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!

 

[HVBrewtality]

Here is my 2008 Harley Street Bob::rockin:

 

[PvtSkippy]

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.

 

[Punx Clever]

2008 Ducati Monster s2r 1000

 

[z987k]

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

 

[Punx Clever]

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:

 

[z987k]

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]

This is my commuter/ townfolk terrorizer.
2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

picture taken in September '07 at Cathedral Park, Portland Oregon.

 

[Air Pirate]

SWMBO and me on the Thruxton

another thrux, but not mine. just for the pic.

 

[TexasStu]

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]

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

 

[wildwest450]

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]

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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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.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Bike's changed a bit since I posted it in this thread a while back...

 

[Timboosh]

That looks BA Yuri...

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Thanks, man. I've put a lot of work into it over the last few months. It's part of the reason I haven't brewed much lately.

 

[Jota21]

2003 R6 - wrecked

I was determined to be one of those people who didn't let a crash stop them from riding, so after all of my bones healed, i went out and bought this:
2003 cbr600rr:

Somehow it was never the same, so i sold it. I get the itch to get another one every year around spring time, but i've since gotten married and the wife isn't exactly on board with spending that kind of money on a toy right now with all of our student debt... Someday i'll get a cruiser.

 

[kgraber]

This man knows what he's talking about. I had a 2008 B-King that got crushed by a Suburban in December. Instead of buying another B-King I got a 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14. I deeply regret not getting another B-King. Best bike I've had and I've probably had at least 15 bikes.

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.

 

[cruckin78]

Me on my 2006 Honda VFR Interceptor on the Dragon!

 

[Timboosh]

I had a 2008 B-King that got crushed by a Suburban in December.

Man, I hope you weren't on it... (or, if you were, that you're ok - humans are significantly less replaceable than bikes). I might be inconsolable if that happened to my baby.

How do you like the Connie?? I've heard nothing but good things about them (esp the latest-greatest).

Cruckin - that's a great pic...

 

[kgraber]

I was very lucky and came out with just a few bumps and bruises.

As for the Connie, I'm not sure. Surprisingly I've had trouble getting comfortable on it. Plus I miss the torque of the B-King. That bike would rip your arms off. The B-King just fit me perfectly. If I had to do it over again, I'd buy another B-King and forgo the Connie. I think I'm in the minority though. I think most Connie owners are overly pleased with them.

Man, I hope you weren't on it... (or, if you were, that you're ok - humans are significantly less replaceable than bikes). I might be inconsolable if that happened to my baby.

How do you like the Connie?? I've heard nothing but good things about them (esp the latest-greatest).

Cruckin - that's a great pic...

 

[earwig]

I ride a Buell XB12S and I'm currently shopping for a 2nd bike better suited for touring 2-up.

 

[BierMuncher]

Heading West across South Dakota on the way to Sturgis.

94 degrees and this was about 30 minutes before we ran into a 35MPH head wind coming at us from our 10:00.

Talk about some dehydration.




Hill City, SD.
Just before we headed up Iron Mountain Road.

 

[Shooter]

My old Ninja 250 is in my avatar, I rode that thing for about five years but recently upgraded to the Versys.