airtwardo 7 #401 March 18, 2010 We have a 2 car & a 1 car garage attached to the house, that small garage has been 'painted' so many times the dryway must be 2 inches thick! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #402 March 18, 2010 Quote Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/myhonda.jpg did anyone try to BASEjump your bike ? LOL, the bars were high, but the seat was low, (bitch bar was 7'2" tall) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/apes.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #403 March 18, 2010 wasn't talking about the bars, but the "back rest" or whatever you might call it. Would it qualify as an A ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #404 March 18, 2010 Quote wasn't talking about the bars, but the "back rest" or whatever you might call it. Would it qualify as an A ? LOL, thats the Bitch bar, that was 7'2" tall...I still have it, (made out of stainless) but have cut it down and made two bitchbars out of it! Kind-a wish now I had left it alone, for old times sake! The tail I cut off a road kill Coon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #405 March 18, 2010 Another shot of it, and I am standing up on the curb, hard to get the whole thing in a picture!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/ironhorsemg.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #406 March 18, 2010 BTW, I built that to be easially removeable, (it slide in to 4 brakets then locked on) because it was too tall for many doors a garages! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #407 March 19, 2010 Guess we all knew it was only a matter of time before this happened . . . A widow files suit against Harley-Davidson, says electronic throttle caused husband's death. http://www.dailyfinance.com/rtn/pr/widow-files-suit-against-harley-davidson/rfid309601950/ NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #408 March 19, 2010 What is an "electronic throttle" on a motorcycle and what does it do for you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #409 March 19, 2010 Quote A widow files suit against Harley-Davidson, says electronic throttle caused husband's death. wasn't it a Harley-Toyotavidson ? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #410 March 19, 2010 Quote What is an "electronic throttle" on a motorcycle and what does it do for you? easier to turn, and easier to have fuck up on you! The idea is, there is no cable to wear out, In my opinion, they are fixing things that are not broken! Plus with all electronics, there are fewer and fewer modifcations owners can do to their rides! JMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #411 March 19, 2010 This Toyota Grimlin is far from done hurting people...there are many electronic throttles out there on the road, Many of us probably have them, and don't even know it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #412 March 19, 2010 Quote Quote What is an "electronic throttle" on a motorcycle and what does it do for you? easier to turn, and easier to have fuck up on you! The idea is, there is no cable to wear out, In my opinion, they are fixing things that are not broken! Plus with all electronics, there are fewer and fewer modifications owners can do to their rides! JMO Yeah, I guess that's what I figured, but I couldn't figure out why do that on a bike where the ol' throttle cable set-up seems to work well enough. Is it things like "electronic throttles" appeal to the wanna-be biker crowd that don't really know thing one about how to work on their own bike? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #413 March 19, 2010 QuoteIs it things like "electronic throttles" appeal to the wanna-be biker crowd that don't really know thing one about how to work on their own bike? Exactly, dont' know how, and don't want to find out how! I've never had a bike yet that I didn;t have to extend the throttle cable at least a foot! Be a pain with electronic, (do-able though) After all, I have streached all the other electrics before, but your average person couldn't even start to figure it out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #414 March 19, 2010 Aren't those bars a bitch ? Your arms gotta get tired fast, no ?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #415 March 19, 2010 HD has an electronic throttle now?Hell, the last time I rode one it didn't even have a return-spring. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,068 #416 March 19, 2010 >A widow files suit against Harley-Davidson, says electronic throttle caused >husband's death. Too bad motorcycles don't have clutches; a clutch could have saved his life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #417 March 19, 2010 QuoteAren't those bars a bitch ? Your arms gotta get tired fast, no ? Not much higher than any steering wheel, my arms are RESTING up there, not being held there! I rode that bike from coast to coast more thna once, It was a blast to ride, Plus when I threw on a sleeping bag and pack behind me, I'd pull the bars back slightly, and damn near could fall asleep while riding! Only reason my bars are as low as they are now, Is California Law...(when I rode that honda chopper, I mostly lived in Mo., they had no hieght restrictions) but here I am 30 plus years later, Still running Apehangers, so, They must be Confortable! And easy to control , after all, I am usually riding with one hand, (suicide shift) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/apes/waterfall118.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #418 March 19, 2010 Quote >A widow files suit against Harley-Davidson, says electronic throttle caused >husband's death. Too bad motorcycles don't have clutches; a clutch could have saved his life! just like Toyota leaving out Nuetral! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #419 March 19, 2010 amazing,,,i sat on a friends bike with those and it felt very unnatural to me,,,glad it works for you tho,,, smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #420 March 19, 2010 Works for my Wife too, (also suicide shift) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/47freedom.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #421 March 22, 2010 I got sidetracked this week as I'm trying to get an EMT job closer to my house. The drive to Santa Monica is epic and as good as that job is I'm done with just getting there . . . I've got an interview on Wednesday with an ambulance company in Glendale (a lot closer) so today I put Nina's motor back in. I also replaced the tube in the front tire that I pinched the first time . And I balanced the wheel too so that's ready to go on. Only issue now is I have to watch every move I make so as not to chip or ding the new paint. Oh well, only the first gouge hurts, the rest just adds character . Nina is pretty much spread all over the garage, but I only need a few more parts, and I'm getting excited . . . P.S. LisaH, not blowing you off, check your PMs. NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #422 March 23, 2010 Nice one Nick, I'm looking forward to seeing her complete. I'm STILL waiting on parts for my build You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #423 March 23, 2010 Nick, I've noticed a can of MGD conspicuously displayed in several of your "winter bike project... work in progress" photos. Is Miller sponsoring the build? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #424 March 23, 2010 Quote I'm getting excited . . . Me too . Waiting for the next pictures scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #425 March 23, 2010 >>Is Miller sponsoring the build?More like my life is sponsoring Miller, LOL . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites