freeflynick 0 #26 October 3, 2009 Triumph Thruxton! I love riding a bike that looks older than I do - makes me feel young again!! Hobbes: "How come we play 'War' and not 'Peace'?" Calvin: "Too few role models." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #28 October 3, 2009 '09 HD Low Rider"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #29 October 3, 2009 Been riding since the late 70s Currently on an 883 Sportster ... Can't beat a V-Twin for real soul (even used it for couriering!!) (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #30 October 3, 2009 Black GPZ-1100 It has 26k miles on it and it's still a blast to ride.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaVriK 0 #31 October 3, 2009 03 kawi 636 stunt bike and an 05 R6 Race bike LOVE riding...been on bikes since i was 4 :)~MaVriK~ "The Greatest Accomplishment in life is actually Living it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzfrog 0 #32 October 3, 2009 '06 CBR 600R and some old beat up MX bike. Been riding 18 yrs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtravrtsoul 0 #33 October 3, 2009 Quote 03 kawi 636 stunt bike and an 05 R6 Race bike LOVE riding...been on bikes since i was 4 :) Love the stunt bike. It is nice. Normally they are pretty beat up. lol. But the cage helps for sure. And the race bike is nice too. Where do you take it for track?You create life, life does not create you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop 0 #34 October 3, 2009 1994 Yamaha V-max, I love the look on the faces of the young crotch-rocket riders, when a middle ages guy, on a 15 year old bike, wearing a collared Tommy shirt, blows by them............... "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtravrtsoul 0 #35 October 3, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Yahama V-Star 650...I just started riding about 6 months ago. Nice! How do you like it? Did you take the MSF course? I love riding it is a great freeing feeling on the ground. Yes, I did take the MSF class. Since I had never had a bike before it was very helpful -- especially since my only other experience with bikes was as a passenger on a Goldwing. In hindsight, I probably should have started off on a smaller bike, but I've gotten pretty comfortable with it. The MSF class should be mandatory for sure. Some states do mandate it but most don't. I recomend anyone to take this course. There are also other courses for experienced riders to take to enhance your riding skills and safety too. They are usually at the tracks. No need for a track bike and they are helpful with your turning and so on. You can look for one near you if you feel you want to extend your riding skills for the street. :)You create life, life does not create you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtravrtsoul 0 #36 October 3, 2009 Quote Quote I ride a SV650S and it is fantastic. Been riding for 4 years now and I love it. It is my baby. :) Hoping for some track days next summer. Woot! (if this has been posted before, sorry did not find anything) ME TOO!!! 07 SV650S and it IS fantastic. I've been riding for about 2 months. Very much still a noob... but lovin every minute on the bike.And yes - i did take the BRC. It is now mandatory for new riders in Texas as of 9/1/09 (I completed course in August) Yeah this bike is so much fun I love it. I have had more fun with this bike. It was my first bike and I am sure I will never get rid of it. I had modified the pipe to a Leo Vince high pipe. It gave it more power and torque along with it being much noisier. lol. It has a deep throaty sound to it now. Mmmmm love it. You should look into getting the pipe changed out after you have ridden yours for about a year so you can get used to the torque it has now. have you gotten used to the throttle yet? That is usually the most complaint yet. Its throttle torque. :)You create life, life does not create you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #37 October 3, 2009 My daily ride is a 1942 Harley knucklehead ,I'm the second owner, but ride it more chopper style, even though I have all the stock parts still, My wife rides a 1947 knuckle that I built back in 84 , and I have in the last year picked up and fixed another 1947 chopper for my son, (who isn't old enough to ride it yet) We're a knucklehead family!I'll post the rest later... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #38 October 3, 2009 Quote Triumph Thruxton! I love riding a bike that looks older than I do - makes me feel young again!! Soweeet ...but it would kill my back and neck! I cut my teeth working at a triumph shop back in the 70's we also carried Ducati and Moto guzzi....I love the way Triumph trys to stay true to their roots! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #39 October 3, 2009 Quote ... been riding since I was 16. Started on a Honda 35 and now ride a big motorhome, a BMW K1200LT. gawd a rolling living room...I LOVE it! Nice ride Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #40 October 3, 2009 That's my biker chick in the picture.... IThe bike really is great about town, but awsome on the highway. Getting ready for a short 250 mile ride this evening....Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #41 October 3, 2009 I love my choppers, but the worse my back gets, the better dressers are looking! 38 years riding hardtails has taken it's toll! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #42 October 3, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I ride a SV650S and it is fantastic. Been riding for 4 years now and I love it. It is my baby. :) Hoping for some track days next summer. Woot! (if this has been posted before, sorry did not find anything) ME TOO!!! 07 SV650S and it IS fantastic. I've been riding for about 2 months. Very much still a noob... but lovin every minute on the bike.And yes - i did take the BRC. It is now mandatory for new riders in Texas as of 9/1/09 (I completed course in August) Yeah this bike is so much fun I love it. I have had more fun with this bike. It was my first bike and I am sure I will never get rid of it. I had modified the pipe to a Leo Vince high pipe. It gave it more power and torque along with it being much noisier. lol. It has a deep throaty sound to it now. Mmmmm love it. You should look into getting the pipe changed out after you have ridden yours for about a year so you can get used to the torque it has now. have you gotten used to the throttle yet? That is usually the most complaint yet. Its throttle torque. :) Yeah - the throttle is super responsive... only really bothers me at slow speeds... specifically engaging first gear (semi important, right? ). After that i'm golden. i actually just finished riding this mornning... my skills have improved drastically over the past 2 weeks. SOOOO MUCH FUN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #43 October 3, 2009 Well, I guess I have a girls bike! 02 SV650 (bit not the S... I much prefer the naked look) Its the perfect commuter bike. And still plenty power. I dont think I'll replace it, but if this baby finds its way in my garage, the SV may get a bit jealous! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #44 October 3, 2009 As long as you ride side saddle you will be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #45 October 3, 2009 Quote As long as you ride side saddle you will be fine. LOL. Good luckI actually just replaced both the clutch lever on my bike this morning... was... interesting. Also, SV650 is one of the only sports bikes I could ride ("off the lot") due to my height. I'm 5'3" and even on the SV650 I can't get both feet flat on the ground; I'm tip toed. I look ridiculous on the Honda CBR - can't even TOUCH the ground... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #46 October 3, 2009 1992GSXR1100N (1127CC) As soon as I clean my garage I need to take my bike completely apart and service nearly everything in order to ride it another 17 years. I only need to replace the wiring harness but while I have it torn down I will check everything out. It already had cams, chain, carbs, stage III, K&N, tires, Alternator rebuilt by me, Chain and Sprockets, Clutch, and 100 watt lights. I love the lights but might go to LED if I can get good ones for the right price. The 100watt lights get very hot. The glass is incredibly hot when my brights have been on. If I cannot find a deal on a Hindle without be raped I will just chop my stock exhaust and modify it into a 4to1 of my own design. I am thinking of ways to reroute it and make it fairly quiet (my hearing does not need further destruction) Been riding 40+ years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #47 October 3, 2009 Quote I look ridiculous on the Honda CBR - can't even TOUCH the ground... Heh, no, you looked ridiculous sitting on my BMW, that bike swallowed you.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #48 October 3, 2009 At least you rideAnd ride motorcycles as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #49 October 3, 2009 Quote Quote I have 2 in my stable. 06' Yamaha FZ1 08' Kawasaki C14 (in Europe it's a GTR1400) Both bikes are sheep in wolfs clothing. Unreal performance and makes me smile everytime I ride em'....... Been riding for over 20 yrs..! The FZ1's are a sporty thing. And quick. Yep, luv the FZ1 but for longer rides on something that's wicked also, the Kawa C14 is the machine. Seamless power and crazy torque.. Truth be told I haven't mod'd either bike, but think I'll do some work on the Kawa this winter........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #50 October 3, 2009 Suzuki V-Strom DL650"He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
