What do you ride??

[kh54s10]

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.

 

[atoughram]

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.

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.

 

[atoughram]

I miss my KLR.

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!

 

[DrunkleJon]

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.

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]

Harley Road Glide for highway traveling and a Buell Ulysses for everything else!

 

[Carusoat]

1982 Suzuki GS 650GL

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Someday maybe I can afford a Harley...

 

[hunter_le five]

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.

 

[ChefRex]

Harley Road Glide for highway traveling and a Buell Ulysses for everything else!

Good to see some Ulysses love, great bike!

 

[jsmcclure]

2013 BMW R1200GS - I miss her so. Dying for the snow and salt to go


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[bberg]

2013 BMW R1200GS - I miss her so. Dying for the snow and salt to go


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hmmm - so jealous. how is she? one day i'll have an adventure bike.

 

[atoughram]

hmmm - so jealous. how is she? one day i'll have an adventure bike.

I too have lusted for a GS...

My little brother has an 1150RT that's a pretty nice ride.

 

[jsmcclure]

Yeah - I even like the high, upright ride. You see everything around you so well. It's smooth and powerful. I'm a bit height challenged (5'7) so it can be a wrestling match on the ground. Once we're running though it's heaven


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[RyanVTBrew]

2005 subaru sti.....it's not a bike. But it's fun to drive!!


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[FortMillBrew]

Formerly a 2010 Bonneville, now...

 

[tootal]

Good to see some Ulysses love, great bike!

That picture with Erik, was it at homecoming?

My brother just picked up an 09 Uly. After riding mine so much he finally decided to get one for himself!

The picture of the RD 350 brought back memories. My Dad had one, it was an amazing machine!

 

[ChefRex]

That picture with Erik, was it at homecoming?

My brother just picked up an 09 Uly. After riding mine so much he finally decided to get one for himself!

The picture of the RD 350 brought back memories. My Dad had one, it was an amazing machine!

No it was a local open house, very interesting man. The RD is a fun little ride.

 

[Codfishhead]

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!

H.W.

No one like a quieter

 

[ChefRex]

No one like a quieter

I met plenty of people that shouldn't be on two wheels or four for that matter. He realized this and is safer for it. Where I live you need to be crazy to ride, I've been riding since I was a little kid not about to give it up any time soon.

 

[Ridire]

1993 Trek 940


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[SmokeyMcBong]

Not the two wheeled varity but here's my bike and my old mans bike. His is a 700 arctic cat and mine's 1000 XMR in the foreground.

 

[Ki-ri-n]

Schwinn Factory Homegrown

HD Breakout

 

[Gar]

78&77 KZ1000s 99 percent of my life has been on KZ's Z1's and RD 400's i love the RDs it would shock riders of much larger bikes. my starter bike was a KZ1000 you just have to show a bike like that respect. i cannot imagine how fast bikes in the 1000 cc sizes are like these days.

 

[wreckit72]

2013 HD Sreetglide

 

[butterpants]

KTM 300 XCW and GasGas 280 Pro

 

[Codfishhead]

I met plenty of people that shouldn't be on two wheels or four for that matter. He realized this and is safer for it. Where I live you need to be crazy to ride, I've been riding since I was a little kid not about to give it up any time soon.

I joke. Nothing but respect for anyone that knows their limits n is responsible for their actions. Common sense is a good thing.

Not to mention I hate playing baby sitter for a grown man that tries to fit in n drinks to much then makes n ass out if himself.

Then I have to feed them more ****s of tequila until he passes out before dumping him on his doorstep for the wife to find. Lost a lot of friends that way lol

Now back to drinking


A message from God.

Don't smoke crack dumb ass

 

[Puddlethumper]

Then I have to feed them more ****s of tequila until he passes out before dumping him on his doorstep for the wife to find. Lost a lot of friends that way lol

If there is only one thing I learned from 50+ years of riding motorcycles it is this:

Stupid hurts.

Like you said,
now back to drinking.

 

[baddad]

this is my other one '97 heritage softail classic


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[whoaru99]

Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 (that's the engine size, btw, not the model year - 2053 cc / 125 cu in) and a Suzuki RF900.

 

[atoughram]

2053 cc / 125 cu in)

What a beast... :rockin:

 

[glenn514]

2053 cc / 125 cu in

I'd really hate to kick-start that brute!

glenn514