justinb138 0 #26 November 25, 2005 QuoteI don't know....you guys must either live around a bunch of rich yuppies with bikes That's pretty much it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #27 November 25, 2005 Quotebut then again if i was riding something that might suddenly crap out, i would hold on with two hands too! Exactly my point. You guys are whining about not getting a wave. Maybe it's because the guy got sick of hearing the comments like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #28 November 25, 2005 does the truth hurt? look there is a reason HD went bankrupt. they are better now...but not better than everyone else. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #29 November 25, 2005 A few years ago.... I went to Sturgis on my BSA Gold star, rode it up from Illinois to there. What an adventure! I felt like "Then Came Bronson" with my gear & sleeping bag strapped all over the Thumper. Small bike = small tank = short range = lots of stops...It was great meeting all the "real" bikers at the gas stops and rest areas along the way. I hooked up with a an Ex-1%er on a AMF-HD sportster...NEAT GUY! We were getting fuel about 20 miles out of town watching 2 guys unload their nearly new Soft Tails off the trailer behind their Winnebago...The ole biker says to me, when we get there, DON'T wash the bugs of the front of your jacket...Ya don't want people to mistake ya for one of THEM!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #30 November 25, 2005 Whatever...I'll make sure not to wave at you. I don't care what anyone else rides. Obviously you do. I never said they were better than anything else. It's what I prefer. You appear to have a problem with that. Get over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #31 November 25, 2005 QuoteQuotebut then again if i was riding something that might suddenly crap out, i would hold on with two hands too! Exactly my point. You guys are whining about not getting a wave. Maybe it's because the guy got sick of hearing the comments like this. Uh-huh. Yep....that's what I'm sayin' too. I have never heard a single negative comment from one of my Harley-riding buddies about anybody else's choice of bike. But I hear that garbage all the time from people who ride Hondas, Yamahas, Kawasakis.... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #32 November 25, 2005 like i said..pink slips? dont really care if you wave or not...just makes me feel better when i pass you on the side of the road. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #33 November 25, 2005 People people.... there's assholes in every walk of life, there's asshole skydivers, there's asshole harley riders, there's asshole crotch-rocket riders, there's even asshole Goldwing riders. Around here we seem to have a lot of dentists that went through a mid-life crisis and bought a Harley, and had to get the matching gear, gloves, couch, underwear, Ford F-150, etc etc. I think it does depend on where you are - go to a college town and you'll likely see a bunch of squids on 'rice-rockets' ... who cares? It's personal preference - if you buy a Harley because you like them, then good. If you bought one because it was the cool thing to do, bad. Same goes with your Kawasucky, Yammerhaw, Suckzuki. Personally, I don't care much for Harley's - yes I've ridden one, I didn't like it, not my thing. Doesn't mean it's wrong or bad or shit.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #34 November 25, 2005 That's ok...I don't like to kill myself or other people by racing on public streets. And I've never been broken down on the side of the road, thanks. Have fun though....I'm sure it's great riding alone all the time with that kind of attitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #35 November 25, 2005 well, thats great. and by the way, i cruise my XT at 65. and, the fontana track has grudge night drags...never really see many HDs there. and yeah, i ride fast on the track. check out fasttrackriders.com look, all a HD rider has to do is ackowledge another rider. hell, it was pretty funny when i cruised through sturgis on my VMAX during the HD meet. you wanna talk about people throwing shit... i loved it though. gotta go to work, no vacation for the self employed. forgot to mention...my group...Honda Rc51, Yamaha Vmax, old Kawy, 2 XLs, and yes, a HD. sorry, i dont ride alone. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #36 November 25, 2005 I like the VMAX....that's a fun bike. Kind of the same reason I liked my Celica GTS. That cam lift at high rpms is a blast. What's the VMAX do, open an extra carb, right? But...don't have that anymore, I've been two wheeled only for the past couple years. A buddy of mine put a nitrous tank on his bored out sportster and runs it at the track. It's pretty sick. There are other more reliable, cheaper, better handling, and faster bikes than a Harley Davidson. But there's one big reason I prefer a hog. Just because. I just get a little tired of people telling my why I chose wrong. Here's an interesting review of Harleys from a VMAX rider in the UK. He gives a decent explanation of the "just because" reason that I and a lot of others ride them. http://www.kevinboone.com/mc-softail.html Taking my sporty, with pull back drag bars, stiffened lowered suspension, low profile seat, and no windshield, bags or other needless paraphenalia on an 800 mile overnight camping trip is the closest thing to heaven I can think of. Sure I'm wind, noise and road sore by the time I dismount, but I just turn around. take one look at her and can't help but smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #37 November 25, 2005 Maybe its cos im a young hooligan or something but I do not understand the attraction with these big cruising bikes. I wouldnt give a damn who it was made by as long as it was awesome My admission here is that Ive never ridden a proper motorcycle but used to love going out on my uncles ZZR110 and ripping up the countryside. My dream bike, see attachment... Wouldnt want an R1 - Thats just silly performance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ReBirth 0 #38 November 25, 2005 Guess it can't be explained, you either get it or don't. Kind of like the Grateful Dead. I rented one out in Vegas last week. Ran into a German tourist out in the middle of the desert. He has a BMW at home but said he was amazed at how easy the Dyna Lowrider he had was to ride, loves it, and wants to get one when he gets home. We then rode together from the Valley of Fire down to the Hoover Dam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ReBirth 0 #39 November 25, 2005 Also, i think another part of it is, it's a lot easier to scare yourself silly on an HD going moderately fast. Whereas to get the same adrenaline rush you'd have be doing 180 on some machine built for the track on one wheel, the front one.... For adrenaline junkies, an HD is just plain safer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #40 November 25, 2005 QuoteFor everyone else that understands what riding is all about, here's my wave... Waving back at you. I ride a Honda CBR600F3 (yes it's a crotch rocket) and I wave at all motorcyclists (okay not sure where I stand with mopeds, but cruisers and crotch rockets get the wave) and I have a pet peeve with the people who don't wave back because we're riding different types of machines. As you said, we're on two wheels and it doesn't matter if you're on a cruiser or a crotch rocket. We're all brothers and sisters compared to the four wheelers who want to kill us. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squirrel 0 #41 November 26, 2005 its called the "V-boost" at 6000 rpms it opens a second jet that splits between carbs. being a shaft drive bike, and being built on a frame from one of thier smaller bikes, hang on as it stands up and trys to go right. oh yeah, and dont even try to corner this bike. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #42 November 26, 2005 Now that's what I'm talking about, Nice BeeZa TwardoYou 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 Squeak 17 #43 November 26, 2005 Quote Wouldnt want an R1 - Thats just silly performance More kids bust them selves up on R6s than R1s, here in Oz the R6 has a much better (faster) take off due to it's better power to weight ratio, all things being equal the R6 will beat the R1 off the mark. Loads of testosterone drive wankers ride R6s here. Most of them are like a 50 jump wonder flying a sub 100. They break themselves up and either learn, die or stop ridingYou 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 uponone 0 #44 November 26, 2005 QuoteQuote Wouldnt want an R1 - Thats just silly performance More kids bust them selves up on R6s than R1s, here in Oz the R6 has a much better (faster) take off due to it's better power to weight ratio, all things being equal the R6 will beat the R1 off the mark. Loads of testosterone drive wankers ride R6s here. Most of them are like a 50 jump wonder flying a sub 100. They break themselves up and either learn, die or stop riding Agreed, much more totalled r6's come through my shop then r1's. The general consensus is that a 600 is a good beginner bike, back in the early 90's that may have been true but nowadays they make close to 110rwhp and weigh 350lbs and handle faster than most people can think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #45 November 26, 2005 QuoteNow that's what I'm talking about, Nice BeeZa Twardo *** Thanks Squeak!I try to stay on the 'Cutting Edge' of sport motorcycles! These days........."Clip-On's" Baby!!!! Edited to add: PINKS?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #46 November 26, 2005 You probably see more R6 being totalled because people think it's a good 'starter bike' and just end up wadding it up. The weight diff between R1 and R6 is only like 25 pounds. Why these people think it's a good bike to start on is beyond me. On the upside, they're usually cheap and easy to find used ones, throw some shark skinz on them and you have a good bike for not a lot of money. Ask Kris! it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #47 November 26, 2005 I quite like the super moto style bikes too. They are cool, but for a different reason. And the unfaired wind blast isnt exactly something any of us are scared of ;) I would like to do my direct access when im 21 (Roll on March) which means that in UK if you pass that you can ride any bike without restriction. But obviosuly, using a bit of common sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites soulshine 0 #48 November 26, 2005 I ride a HD Sportster and I wave to all riders regardless of bike type. Just like I jump with all jumpers, I don't care if you have a 2006 Javelin or a 97 Racer. It's all fun as long as you're safe. So, Aggie, this wave's for you. Peace. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #49 November 26, 2005 Yeap - what she said ...... (Oh and I also ride a sporty). Remember, Ride like there IS a tomorrow! . (.)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 downwardspiral 0 #50 November 26, 2005 I don't wave. I give the head nod. Living in southern california, if I waved to every bike I saw, I'd be riding one handed. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 2 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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ReBirth 0 #38 November 25, 2005 Guess it can't be explained, you either get it or don't. Kind of like the Grateful Dead. I rented one out in Vegas last week. Ran into a German tourist out in the middle of the desert. He has a BMW at home but said he was amazed at how easy the Dyna Lowrider he had was to ride, loves it, and wants to get one when he gets home. We then rode together from the Valley of Fire down to the Hoover Dam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #39 November 25, 2005 Also, i think another part of it is, it's a lot easier to scare yourself silly on an HD going moderately fast. Whereas to get the same adrenaline rush you'd have be doing 180 on some machine built for the track on one wheel, the front one.... For adrenaline junkies, an HD is just plain safer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #40 November 25, 2005 QuoteFor everyone else that understands what riding is all about, here's my wave... Waving back at you. I ride a Honda CBR600F3 (yes it's a crotch rocket) and I wave at all motorcyclists (okay not sure where I stand with mopeds, but cruisers and crotch rockets get the wave) and I have a pet peeve with the people who don't wave back because we're riding different types of machines. As you said, we're on two wheels and it doesn't matter if you're on a cruiser or a crotch rocket. We're all brothers and sisters compared to the four wheelers who want to kill us. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #41 November 26, 2005 its called the "V-boost" at 6000 rpms it opens a second jet that splits between carbs. being a shaft drive bike, and being built on a frame from one of thier smaller bikes, hang on as it stands up and trys to go right. oh yeah, and dont even try to corner this bike. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #42 November 26, 2005 Now that's what I'm talking about, Nice BeeZa TwardoYou 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
Squeak 17 #43 November 26, 2005 Quote Wouldnt want an R1 - Thats just silly performance More kids bust them selves up on R6s than R1s, here in Oz the R6 has a much better (faster) take off due to it's better power to weight ratio, all things being equal the R6 will beat the R1 off the mark. Loads of testosterone drive wankers ride R6s here. Most of them are like a 50 jump wonder flying a sub 100. They break themselves up and either learn, die or stop ridingYou 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
uponone 0 #44 November 26, 2005 QuoteQuote Wouldnt want an R1 - Thats just silly performance More kids bust them selves up on R6s than R1s, here in Oz the R6 has a much better (faster) take off due to it's better power to weight ratio, all things being equal the R6 will beat the R1 off the mark. Loads of testosterone drive wankers ride R6s here. Most of them are like a 50 jump wonder flying a sub 100. They break themselves up and either learn, die or stop riding Agreed, much more totalled r6's come through my shop then r1's. The general consensus is that a 600 is a good beginner bike, back in the early 90's that may have been true but nowadays they make close to 110rwhp and weigh 350lbs and handle faster than most people can think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #45 November 26, 2005 QuoteNow that's what I'm talking about, Nice BeeZa Twardo *** Thanks Squeak!I try to stay on the 'Cutting Edge' of sport motorcycles! These days........."Clip-On's" Baby!!!! Edited to add: PINKS?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #46 November 26, 2005 You probably see more R6 being totalled because people think it's a good 'starter bike' and just end up wadding it up. The weight diff between R1 and R6 is only like 25 pounds. Why these people think it's a good bike to start on is beyond me. On the upside, they're usually cheap and easy to find used ones, throw some shark skinz on them and you have a good bike for not a lot of money. Ask Kris! it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #47 November 26, 2005 I quite like the super moto style bikes too. They are cool, but for a different reason. And the unfaired wind blast isnt exactly something any of us are scared of ;) I would like to do my direct access when im 21 (Roll on March) which means that in UK if you pass that you can ride any bike without restriction. But obviosuly, using a bit of common sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #48 November 26, 2005 I ride a HD Sportster and I wave to all riders regardless of bike type. Just like I jump with all jumpers, I don't care if you have a 2006 Javelin or a 97 Racer. It's all fun as long as you're safe. So, Aggie, this wave's for you. Peace. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #49 November 26, 2005 Yeap - what she said ...... (Oh and I also ride a sporty). Remember, Ride like there IS a tomorrow! . (.)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
downwardspiral 0 #50 November 26, 2005 I don't wave. I give the head nod. Living in southern california, if I waved to every bike I saw, I'd be riding one handed. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
