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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 16:37:25 GMT -5
Hey I've posted a few times today but again I'm new to pipes and new to the forum. I just wanted to say I know its winter but I love riding my motorcycle and am always looking for new groups to ride with. If anyone is in/by northwest Indiana and is interested to ever meet up send me a pm. The main guy that got me into riding moved away and I'm looking for some more riders.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 30, 2018 16:41:57 GMT -5
You should find someone...there are quite a few riders here on the Patch. I took one spill many years ago...that was enough for me.
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Post by daveinlax on Dec 30, 2018 16:46:39 GMT -5
I took one spill many years ago...that was enough for me. I lived through my last ride. I've had no interest in motorcycles since.  |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Dec 30, 2018 16:48:16 GMT -5
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 30, 2018 16:58:10 GMT -5
There are loads here who love or have motorcycles. Not sure how many live near you but you'll get some good chat here.
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Post by Darin on Dec 30, 2018 17:03:21 GMT -5
What's your ride? I've been scooting for about 35 years now and still love it. Most of my bikes were Metric Cruisers with the last one being a Vulcan 1500. Nowadays though, I ride a Goldwing 1800 and wish I'd gotten one sooner!  |
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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 17:03:41 GMT -5
I figured it might be a stretch to get some local guys but I also love hearing about awesome trips
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 18:16:12 GMT -5
I’ve owned many in my lifetime, my riding days are over. I’m sure there are a few motorcycle clubs in your area that ride on “ the normal side “👍👍
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Post by Dramatwist on Dec 30, 2018 18:42:24 GMT -5
I love bikes, but after a nasty accident in the 1970s, I figured that was enough.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Dec 30, 2018 18:48:03 GMT -5
I love bikes. but after a nasty accident in the 1970s, I figured that was enough. Yeah I was thinking about getting one until my last girlfriend showed me on her phone on Youtube what happened to the poor guy on a Vespa in her hometown. Basically nothing left of him, or the bike, and all he hit was a small Toyota pickup. He broadsided it, but I figured there should be something left. I can barely walk now, thats the last thing I need. So I don't even ride motorbike taxis anymore. I'm over it. I love motorcycles and the freewheeling lifestyle, though. Easy Rider has to be my favourite 60s movie. Another one that is TERRIBLY overlooked is this psychedelic British masterpiece from 1973, Psychomania: It has the sickest sound track too... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 18:57:29 GMT -5
Most of my bikes were Metric Cruisers with the last one being a Vulcan 1500. Nowadays though, I ride a Goldwing 1800 and wish I'd gotten one sooner! I have a Vulcan 1500, but haven't ridden it in quite a while. |
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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 19:14:37 GMT -5
I have a 1992 honda nighthawk 750 with 35k miles. Im proud to say in 3 years I've put on 10k of those miles
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Post by Darin on Dec 30, 2018 19:23:32 GMT -5
I have a 1992 honda nighthawk 750 with 35k miles. Im proud to say in 3 years I've put on 10k of those miles
Nice … keep the rubber side down!
My Goldwing just passed the 115,000 mile mark and still pulls like it's new.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2018 19:27:44 GMT -5
I have ridden motorcycles for 52 years. Current ride is a Gold Wing Trike. We have but a few thousand miles on it,mostly in Texas but we took it to Albuquerque a couple of years ago.
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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 19:30:22 GMT -5
I've heard a lot of good things about cruisers but just can't bring myself to start shopping for one yet
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Post by Butch Cassidy on Dec 30, 2018 19:35:36 GMT -5
Softail is my ride......
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2018 19:42:20 GMT -5
I've heard a lot of good things about cruisers but just can't bring myself to start shopping for one yet My last bike was a Triumph Bonneville. I rode it all over Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Great bike but I wanted to travel with my wife. This is my second Gold Wing. I have thoroughly enjoyed both of them on the open road. The Bonnie was better for scooting around town. my 99 Magna was a good compromise. |
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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 19:44:06 GMT -5
I've done 7 hour rides on my bike and 1k mile weekends and haven't felt it to bad but I would like something more comfortable for my wife. I dont think she appreciates the thin seat or appreciates being one with the bike.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 19:48:41 GMT -5
I have a 1992 honda nighthawk 750 with 35k miles. Im proud to say in 3 years I've put on 10k of those miles
Nice … keep the rubber side down!
My Goldwing just passed the 115,000 mile mark and still pulls like it's new.
Yours is a great machine, Honda has come a long way now on overall handling capability from the first few years of original release. I owned a ‘87 Aspencade, the model with the 7 1/4 pound weight mounted on the front fork to stabilize the machine on sharp turns. I was blown away by Honda’s ridiculous engineering on this machine. I put a bundle of extra chrome and lights, looked good and sold it 7 years later at a reasonable price. Never gave me any major issues at 122,000 plus miles. Took the bike to Nova Scotia twice. Also had a 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing, had that for 10 plus years. Surely miss those days! BE SAFE👍👍👍 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2018 19:49:11 GMT -5
I've done 7 hour rides on my bike and 1k mile weekends and haven't felt it to bad but I would like something more comfortable for my wife. I dont think she appreciates the thin seat or appreciates being one with the bike. My wife sleeps on the Gold Wing. The pre-2000 models are the most comfortable for the passenger and just fine for the rider. And they never wear out. |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 30, 2018 19:53:00 GMT -5
I owned a few.
Ariel Red Hunter Harley Davidson WL Norton Commando BSA Victor BMW R60/5
If I could afford another one, I might just start up again. I sure miss them.
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Post by mectain on Dec 30, 2018 19:54:48 GMT -5
My biggest beef with my bike is it being carbed. I'd prefer fuel injection because even on hot days if it's parked for an hr then it needs a little extra to get going
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2018 20:09:26 GMT -5
My biggest beef with my bike is it being carbed. I'd prefer fuel injection because even on hot days if it's parked for an hr then it needs a little extra to get going One thing about carbs on an older bike is that they are easy to fix. FI goes haywire and it's going to cost you. I bought my 2007 Bonneville when the 2008s with FI were already out. I spent an hour changing the jets and never looked back. You probably just need larger low speed jets to make it easier to start. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2018 20:27:18 GMT -5
I have had :
1966 Cimatti 160
1970 Kawasaki 250 Scrambler
1971 Honda CB 750
1972 Yamaha 125 MX with the GYT kit
1966 BSA Thunderbolt
1965 R69
Gave up riding for almost 30 years.
1999 Honda Magna
1995 Gold Wing Interstate
2007 Triumph Bonneville T100
2008 Gold Wing / Motor Trike
That's all, so far.
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Post by monbla256 on Dec 30, 2018 20:39:15 GMT -5
I've had and ridden scooters since 1966 back when my first was a 1958 Triumph Bonnyville. I've been working on a 1959 BMW R60 in Dover White for the last 3 years. It's finally up and running except for the striping on the fenders and tank and on the Stieb sidecar which will go back on it. I like sidehacks and this will be my second hack rig since my 1969 R69 with a Ural hack. Drove that sucker all across the US and up into Canada back in the late '70s thru early '80s. When I get this one all put together gonna take a trip up to the NW to visit my daughter and grandkids. If you remember that ALL cage drivers are out to run you over and drive approprietly you'll keep it rubber side down ! 
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Post by SCF Dan on Dec 30, 2018 21:01:30 GMT -5
I've had:
1981 Honda SuperSport
1988 Kawasaki Vulcan
2007 Ducati GT1000
2008 Honda CRF250R
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2000 Honda VFR
2011 Suzuki DR650
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Post by mectain on Dec 31, 2018 13:40:32 GMT -5
It seems like all of you have had quite the collection of bikes I'm a bit jealous.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 31, 2018 15:45:55 GMT -5
My biggest beef with my bike is it being carbed. I'd prefer fuel injection because even on hot days if it's parked for an hr then it needs a little extra to get going My worst carb was that thing on the '51 WL. I liked the Amal's on the Norton and BSA. The old monobloc on the Ariel never gave me trouble. |
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Post by mectain on Dec 31, 2018 15:52:09 GMT -5
I wish I could've rode half the bikes you guys are talking about. One of my friends has a vmax that I've considered buying off of him. That bikes a torque monster off the line.
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Post by isett2860 on Dec 31, 2018 21:14:03 GMT -5
Greeting Pipe smoking Motorcycle rider from NW IN. From a fellow Pipe smoking Motorcycle rider in NW Chicago.
The missus loved the back seat of our 2002 BMW K1200LT.
Bur then we added the 2017 Can Am Spyder to the garage.
And now thats the go to bike for any long trip together.
I have to admit. 600 mile days on the BMw solo were fine. But I have now done a few 700+ days on the Spyder with no issues.
I move the bikes each spring and each fall between Chicago and Tucson.
1 in April and 1 in May. Them September and October.
I see some smoking rides in our future this coming year!
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