PhillyKev 0 #1 June 25, 2004 Ok....I'm getting a goddamn bike, finally. Got a nice bonus check today and I'm taking it all and going to buy this tomorrow. http://www.americanclassicmotors.net/01flamesporty1.JPG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 June 25, 2004 Now that's a nice bike. Right on, glad to see I could help a brother out.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 June 25, 2004 Nice one Kev... 883 or 1200? Mines the 883, white in the same style - and I love it. Enjoy. (.)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
AggieDave 6 #4 June 25, 2004 Oh, look at the other bike threads from the past week or two to see all the really good links to gear shops, about protective gear, etc. Its all been a god send for me. Oh, get this book: Clicky--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #5 June 25, 2004 It's a 1200. 2001 w/ 10k miles. $7500. Stretched tank, forward controls, spoke wheels, Ness front fender, shortie suspension, staggered pipes. I don't think I'll need to change a damn thing on it. Maybe the handlebars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 June 25, 2004 You could get a ness rear fender to match it off, but then you have to pay for a very expensive paint job. It looks really good! (that reminds me I need to take some pics of my bike and post them).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 June 25, 2004 I've had my license for 12 years. Haven't ridden in 10 until this spring. I took the safety course and have been riding friends bikes for the past couple months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 June 25, 2004 Cool! I came from a different side, having ridden dirt bikes quite a bit but never a road bike. You might still learn something flipping through the book, though, you never know.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #9 June 25, 2004 Very nice. I wish I could get a bonus check like that Have fun and stay safe. JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #10 June 25, 2004 Yes, buy that. I started on dirt bikes as well and after bleeding though my youth moved on to cruisers. Just kick back and ride.Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #11 June 25, 2004 Nice bike! and congrats..... you're not going to turn into a "harley snob" are you? or will you ride with other makes?Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #12 June 25, 2004 QuoteNice bike! and congrats..... you're not going to turn into a "harley snob" are you? or will you ride with other makes? Nah....all are welcome for a ride. Just don't park it next to mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #13 June 25, 2004 Out of curiosity, what kinda gas mileage are you expecting with that? JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #14 June 25, 2004 QuoteOut of curiosity, what kinda gas mileage are you expecting with that? Jump I think the specs list it at about 50mpg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 June 25, 2004 QuoteGot a nice bonus check today and I'm taking it all and going to buy this tomorrow. I think you should buy all the girls on the forums cute stuff from Victoria's Secret instead. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #16 June 25, 2004 QuoteI think you should buy all the girls on the forums cute stuff from Victoria's Secret instead. I could do that. The girls are invited over to my place to try on and pick out what they like. And no, those aren't cameras hidden in the ceiling, it's track lighting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #17 June 25, 2004 Nooo! [vader] Come to the dark side... [/vader] Looks like a sweet ride. Be safe, have fun, remember everyone is out to kill you Maybe the next section of dz.com? Lots of people around here getting bikes - we could talk about the best way to haul your gear back and forth to the dz it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 June 25, 2004 Well, I'm getting a sissy bar for ease of mind with my fiance riding with me. When she's not with me, I can take my gear bag, stand it up and lash it to the bar. Should work like a champ. Don't know how you'll do it on a sport bike, though. You could always get a sissy bar and adapt it to your sport bike. That would be sick!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #19 June 25, 2004 I'm gonna get a phat-ass 6-foot high spoiler for it - that just screams "fast!" I could probably find a good tail-bag for my bike for it, but I'm thinking a gear bag with a 'belly-band' would work really well.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #20 June 25, 2004 If you're gonna get a huge ass spoiler, be sure to get a half dozen Honda R stickers, each one adds 5hp at the back wheel, so add a lot of them! Oh, it doesn't matter what you drive or ride, it helps everything out. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #21 June 25, 2004 What about the "No Fear" stickers? Those are like 2.5hp each, easy. I should chrome the wheels too - less wind resistance. And wear shorts, flip-flops, and no lid to reduce weight. Ok, so I have one sticker on my bike, but it actually looks like it belongs there. (it's actually in that picture I posted earlier)it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #22 June 25, 2004 QuoteThe girls are invited over to my place to try on and pick out what they like. We don't want the stripper's discarded lingerie, we want new stuff! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #23 June 25, 2004 Nice! I love flames. Watch for those oil leaks. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #24 June 25, 2004 QuoteWell, I'm getting a sissy bar for ease of mind with my fiance riding with me. Just make sure you tell her to hold onto you, not the bar. Hardest thing about riding someone else is getting them to stay perpendicular to the bike when you lean. They always want to twist and stay straight up really screwing your center of gravity. Best cure is to have them hold on tight around your middle. If you think she starts loosening her grip, just pull a wheelie, that'll get her to hold on tight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #25 June 25, 2004 Hi Philly & Dave Damn now I'm gonna have to get a bike for the "Boss" (wife). I Hope she doesn't want a sissy bar. I know where to hold on. I was surprided stopped by the local Harley Shop a new 800cc only $8k. Of course the salemen was showing some dude and his babe a big boy bike. "The same one Arnold drove in terminator ?" only $23K. The saleman even let the dude and his babe sit on the bike. We did get a free catalog and parts book to give to the boss. No I don't want my own bike they scare the piss out of me. Rt hand, left hand, Ft brake, and ft shifter. No seatbelts!!!! R.I.P. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
