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Hamaki
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Rode through Jackson, CA last May - headed to Reno from Yosemite. I guess I should've stopped by for a taste.
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My dad rides a Honda Vstar. I did a few medium-speed rides last summer when he was teaching my mom and I to ride motorcycles. It was FUN, but my mom ended up breaking her wrist while I was at some summer classes and it all fell through when she decided "nah, I'd rather not drive bikes". Sadly, the bike we were training on wasn't my own personal purchase, so it wasn't my decision. I'm really thinking about a bike in my free-time for around-the-town-slower-speed riding. It was so fun to just ride that bastard around <30mph, I can only imagine how liberating it feels at higher speeds 
Once I hopefully have a degree in Aerospace engineering, I would LOVE to be able to ride motorcycles around in some of the killler atmospheres and weathers that come along with the profession!!!!
Once I hopefully have a degree in Aerospace engineering, I would LOVE to be able to ride motorcycles around in some of the killler atmospheres and weathers that come along with the profession!!!!
I have a Suzuki LS650 Bobber. No turn signals, gas gauge, speedometer, etc. It's basically frame, engine, seat, tank, wheels, brakes, head and tail lights.
She's currently non functional (electrical issue) after I had to lay the bike down a few months ago. Some ******* pulled out in front of me and then drove off. My buddy is coming over on Tuesday to see if we can get the bike fixed.
She's currently non functional (electrical issue) after I had to lay the bike down a few months ago. Some ******* pulled out in front of me and then drove off. My buddy is coming over on Tuesday to see if we can get the bike fixed.
BTW, apparently some of us in this forum ride actual hogs.
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Hamaki
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My ride
flars
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1983, 750 Virago.
Pinebarrensbrew
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1984 Honda ATC 200x, 1985 Honda ATC110 anddd 1979 General 5 Star. Lol
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2007 Buell Blast. It's not much but a good starter bike.
Wow that's a big horse!
I'd like to have one of those Suzuki thumpers. They have a cult like following.
I'd like to have one of those Suzuki thumpers. They have a cult like following.
I have two Buells and an73 RD350
2009 road king classic ,and a 1997 heritage softtail . Can't find a pic of the heritage on my phone . This USA pic of the wife and I in ten vets day parade '13
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2007 Honda VTX 1300. Had a 1983 Honda Magna V-45 for about 3 years.
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atoughram
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DR650?? I should have test rode one of those before I bought my KLR. I rode a friends and really liked it.
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My British mistress....
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atoughram
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Sweet! I miss my cruisers! (All Honda's, but I really like Road Kings!)
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2001 Fatboy
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2012 Ultra CVO. In the semi truck on it's way to Scottsdale. Hell with this weather, I'm outta here Thursday.
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Currently a 2004 GS Adventure, here looking like something out of "The Grapes of Wrath"
6,700 miles Florida to Utah, well, I got sidetracked.
6,700 miles Florida to Utah, well, I got sidetracked.
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Shanks Mare for me.......... I gave up the donorcycles years ago, and after 2 years on horseback all day long every day, I don't ride those for "fun" anymore either.... only to do a job. To be fair, I was going to be an organ donor if I didn't quit the two wheelers........ It boiled down to a choice......motorcycles or life!
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Puddlethumper
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Overlooking Prineville, OR a couple years ago. After almost 50 years of motorcycles now it's just an old Ford tractor. 
2002 Honda Shadow Spirit 750. I wouldn't go smaller than a 750 for driving around here, need the get up and get out of the way with some of the local drivers. It is my starter bike and I really like it, though I kinda want something a little bigger.
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I miss my KLR. I've debated trying to sell my current bike for another Enduro/Adventure bike....
My current baby,'08 z750S. She's a lot of fun. I'm going to put the belly-guard back on. Not sure I'll change anything.
i still ride my schwinn sidewider from 18 years ago.. does that count?
I bought a used Honda 250 back in about '78. I had a learners permit, and during that time I had several episodes of cars pulling out of driveways in front of me close enough to cause a panic stop. I put it away after about 3 weeks and sold it a few months later for less than half of what I bought it for.
Unless I move way out into the sticks someday...... It is way to dangerous for me in the N.E. suburbs.
Unless I move way out into the sticks someday...... It is way to dangerous for me in the N.E. suburbs.
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atoughram
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I had a 750 ACE for a few years - I wouldn't call it a starter bike - I've been riding for a long time and still enjoyed it a lot! I, like you, thought I'd get something a little bigger so I bought a VT1100 - which had maybe five more HP...
I helped deliver a 600 Shadow for a friend of mine, his "Starter Bike" and it really was an entertaining bike. Pretty peppy too!When your on a Shadow, it's not about the speed.
I got rid of the 1100 Shadow after riding it to Reno once. It was a great bike if you were going to stay in state but anything more than a few hundred miles really wore me down.
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atoughram
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Mine sat unlicensed last year but I still cant force myself to sell it. It's really a fun light bike to throw around. I'm licensing it this year!
I had a 750 ACE for a few years - I wouldn't call it a starter bike - I've been riding for a long time and still enjoyed it a lot! I, like you, thought I'd get something a little bigger so I bought a VT1100 - which had maybe five more HP...
When your on a Shadow, it's not about the speed.
I feel you there. Mine has enough pick up. I haven't really been for a good long cruise on it yet, probably the farthest I have been on it has been a little over an hour. Nice comfy seat, wasnt too painful. Though I think if I go on any longer of a ride I definitely will want a windshield and to get new highway pegs. Helmet drag gets a touch painful on the neck on longer trips.
tootal
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Harley Road Glide for highway traveling and a Buell Ulysses for everything else!
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Here's mine. 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna FLD Switchback, with all the accessories removed (windshield, saddlebags, passenger seat, sissy bar, etc). I prefer the "stripped down" configuration for everyday riding.
Good to see some Ulysses love, great bike!
bberg
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hmmm - so jealous. how is she? one day i'll have an adventure bike.
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