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Post by Kerley0319 on Feb 15, 2020 18:17:05 GMT -5
I started riding a YZ 125cc Dirt bike. Hoping to be financially well enough to get a road bike in my future.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 16, 2020 12:19:16 GMT -5
I started riding a YZ 125cc Dirt bike. Hoping to be financially well enough to get a road bike in my future. It doesn't have to be a 1000cc+ bike, especially where you live. I highly recommend a Triumph classic line. They depreciate pretty quickly, but they are dependable and great to ride on country roads. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 18:33:42 GMT -5
I saw a 1971 Honda 350 at the store that a gentleman had restored. That's the bike that built a empire.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 29, 2020 19:24:14 GMT -5
I saw a 1971 Honda 350 at the store that a gentleman had restored. That's the bike that built a empire. About 1963 or so, a neighbor had a full dressed Honda 350. That was one impressive motorcycle. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Mar 1, 2020 0:31:08 GMT -5
Great thread. Can't believe I just found it! My first bike was a late 60's early 70's mini bike form Montgomery Ward. It had a 5 hp Tecumseh motor with a centrifucal clutch. A couple of years later it was a Honda SL70 Since then I've had a couple dozen bikes. Yamaha's, Kawasaki's, Harleys.... Nowadays it's a 2004 Fat Boy...  |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Mar 1, 2020 0:38:43 GMT -5
Today was a beautiful sunny day. So, I decided to go out to the garage and shine up the bike. Last time I rode it it sprinkled on me and I had water spots all over it.
I also got out the was/polish for black finish.
An hour later I decided to ride it over to the gas station and fill it up. After that I had to ride it down to the local B&M and have a cigar with my mates. ;-)
When I left the house it was low 50's outside.
When I left the cigar shop it was mid 40's.
I froze my sack off riding home. :-(
Lookin forward to spring/summer for sure.
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Post by toshtego on Mar 25, 2020 22:24:38 GMT -5
This was not a motorcycle I learned to ride on nor is it own I have owned. Years ago, the wife and I were at an estate sale whay our in rural southern California. This here motorad was in the yard with a tag on it for sale. I never saw one of these and was fascinated. My wife was filled with dirty looks, venom, and canckers about it so I passed. Damn shame.  1959 Nimbus, 4 cylinder, air-cooled, from Denmark. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 26, 2020 3:12:27 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by pepesdad1 on Mar 26, 2020 18:40:47 GMT -5
This was not a motorcycle I learned to ride on nor is it own I have owned. Years ago, the wife and I were at an estate sale whay our in rural southern California. This here motorad was in the yard with a tag on it for sale. I never saw one of these and was fascinated. My wife was filled with dirty looks, venom, and canckers about it so I passed. Damn shame. 1959 Nimbus, 4 cylinder, air-cooled, from Denmark. Is that a solid drive shaft?...as in no chain driven? |
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Post by bigwoolie on Mar 26, 2020 19:46:26 GMT -5
I've wanted to get another motorcycle for awhile now. Shweetie wants me to get one too, she loves riding behind me on one, that was actually our first date. But whenever I have a little bit of discretionary funds, I always seem to need a horse, or a saddle... or a gun. I guess it boils down to priorities.
But to be brutally honest, Im a little bit afraid of the idea. Im not as quick or coordinated as I used to be, and people seem so much crazier. If I got one, my baby would want to ride with me all the time, and if I ever wrecked and hurt her...
If I come off of a colt and break my stupid neck, it's my problem. It's the work I do, and the life I live. But this motorcycle thing I've just not been able to sort out in my head, some how. It's been a long time.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Mar 26, 2020 20:13:33 GMT -5
I've wanted to get another motorcycle for awhile now. Shweetie wants me to get one too, she loves riding behind me on one, that was actually our first date. But whenever I have a little bit of discretionary funds, I always seem to need a horse, or a saddle... or a gun. I guess it boils down to priorities. But to be brutally honest, Im a little bit afraid of the idea. Im not as quick or coordinated as I used to be, and people seem so much crazier. If I got one, my baby would want to ride with me all the time, and if I ever wrecked and hurt her... If I come off of a colt and break my stupid neck, it's my problem. It's the work I do, and the life I live. But this motorcycle thing I've just not been able to sort out in my head, some how. It's been a long time. If you have doubts about your responsiveness when riding a bike, I would do as I do... stay the hell off of it...broken bones don't heal up as fast as they used to...age has a lot to do with it, I would think and we don't want to lose one of the last cowboys left in our good old country. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 26, 2020 20:15:35 GMT -5
If you have that many reservations, it's probably not for you. We ride a trike, a big red trike with lots of lights and we still have to take a deep breath from time to time. We make the decision every time we get on. On the other hand there's some great deals on motorcycles right now. Barely broken in 18k Triumps for $5200. Brand new Moto Guzzi touring bike half price. But you are probably a Harley guy, so it will look good parked in the garage. 😜ðŸ¤
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Post by toshtego on Mar 27, 2020 0:40:49 GMT -5
This was not a motorcycle I learned to ride on nor is it own I have owned. Years ago, the wife and I were at an estate sale whay our in rural southern California. This here motorad was in the yard with a tag on it for sale. I never saw one of these and was fascinated. My wife was filled with dirty looks, venom, and canckers about it so I passed. Damn shame. 1959 Nimbus, 4 cylinder, air-cooled, from Denmark. Is that a solid drive shaft?...as in no chain driven? Shaft drive was common on European motorcycles. |
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Post by briarbuck on Mar 27, 2020 9:53:17 GMT -5
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Post by pepesdad1 on Mar 27, 2020 11:29:41 GMT -5
Is that a solid drive shaft?...as in no chain driven? Shaft drive was common on European motorcycles. Didn't know that...thought it was a recent invention...shows you how much I know about bikes. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Mar 27, 2020 11:44:02 GMT -5
If you have that many reservations, it's probably not for you. We ride a trike, a big red trike with lots of lights and we still have to take a deep breath from time to time. We make the decision every time we get on. On the other hand there's some great deals on motorcycles right now. Barely broken in 18k Triumps for $5200. Brand new Moto Guzzi touring bike half price. But you are probably a Harley guy, so it will look good parked in the garage. 😜🤠Ive never had a Harley. My first big bike was a Honda Magna V45. I loved that bike. I had an older Goldwing Aspencade for a while, didn't care for it as much. My son has an Indian Scout, and I found a really nice V-star close by for about 2,000.00. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 27, 2020 11:47:58 GMT -5
I had a 99 Magna. Great bike, but my wife made me sell it after I broke my leg on it even though it was her fault! 😜
She decided she wanted the trike. We both feel safer. I loved my Bonneville T100, but after we got the trike I didn't ride it any more. Most fun you can have on 2 wheels.
V-Stars are great bikes. My nephew had one, an 1100, until the BMW couple came out of his lane on a mountain road and flattened him.
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 27, 2020 11:50:56 GMT -5
Shaft drive was common on European motorcycles. Didn't know that...thought it was a recent invention...shows you how much I know about bikes. BMW had shaft drive before WW1. |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Mar 27, 2020 12:04:43 GMT -5
If you have that many reservations, it's probably not for you. We ride a trike, a big red trike with lots of lights and we still have to take a deep breath from time to time. We make the decision every time we get on. On the other hand there's some great deals on motorcycles right now. Barely broken in 18k Triumps for $5200. Brand new Moto Guzzi touring bike half price. But you are probably a Harley guy, so it will look good parked in the garage. 😜🤠Ive never had a Harley. My first big bike was a Honda Magna V45. I loved that bike. I had an older Goldwing Aspencade for a while, didn't care for it as much. My son has an Indian Scout, and I found a really nice V-star close by for about 2,000.00. Go for it. |
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Post by toshtego on Mar 28, 2020 0:49:55 GMT -5
I was interested in The Ural with a sidecar and two-wheel drive. I heard the build quality has improved what the plant banning vodka from the premises.  |
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Post by toshtego on Mar 28, 2020 6:43:04 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 28, 2020 9:16:42 GMT -5
I've heard the same thing. They use Brembo brakes, German fuel injection, etc. They also come with a full tool kit. For people who are still able to do their own repairs they are great. We would have gotten one if we didn't live in Houston. They don't have enough speed for the roads and traffic around here. For people who live in the country they would be perfect. I believe they top out at 65, but are much happier at 55. We have a friend who has one that he just rides in parades. He hasn't had to do anything to it at all. But then he probably doesn't have a thousand miles on it in the 12 years he's had it. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 28, 2020 9:19:28 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 29, 2020 10:08:30 GMT -5
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Post by instymp on Mar 29, 2020 10:59:22 GMT -5
Never saw or knew they made such a critter. Nice. Still miss my 65 trophy 6. |
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Post by trailboss on Mar 29, 2020 11:18:47 GMT -5
I have always thought it would be cool to get a nice touring bike, for some reason the BMW’s have always had a strong appeal. But, I never rode one long enough for proficiency, so it is one of them things I am not going to pursue.
When I lived in California, I had a buddy that grew up on motorcycles and was proficient on the street and motocross. He became a CHP officer and applied to be a motorcycle cop...he really had to sharpen his skills to qualify, I guess they really put you through some tough paces to qualify.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 29, 2020 11:21:31 GMT -5
The Russky videos of them driving through rocky rivers is impressive. |
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Post by Darin on Mar 29, 2020 11:41:48 GMT -5
When I lived in California, I had a buddy that grew up on motorcycles and was proficient on the street and motocross. He became a CHP officer and applied to be a motorcycle cop...he really had to sharpen his skills to qualify, I guess they really put you through some tough paces to qualify.
Even the most seasoned riders don't have many of the skills learned in an Advanced Motorcycle Training / Safety course.
Concepts such as low speed handling, trail braking in corners, apex cornering, down and inside body positions, etc.
It's a fun course and will improve ANY rider's abilities.
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 29, 2020 12:23:36 GMT -5
Never saw or knew they made such a critter. Nice. Still miss my 65 trophy 6. Triumph has a full line of great motorcycles, from the Classics like the Bonneville, power cruisers like the Rocket 3 and Thunderbird, sport bikes like the Street Triple, off road and anything else you could want. All really great bikes. |
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Post by toshtego on Mar 29, 2020 18:35:23 GMT -5
I have always thought it would be cool to get a nice touring bike, for some reason the BMW’s have always had a strong appeal. But, I never rode one long enough for proficiency, so it is one of them things I am not going to pursue. When I lived in California, I had a buddy that grew up on motorcycles and was proficient on the street and motocross. He became a CHP officer and applied to be a motorcycle cop...he really had to sharpen his skills to qualify, I guess they really put you through some tough paces to qualify. I eschewed BMWs all through my Norton days. I saw it as a clumsy bike for old men. Many years later, I had occasion to buy an R60/5 from a neighbor. It was amazing. So smooth, one need not grip the bars. I could ride roads and just lean without steering. Not that I recommend that, just an example of how steady they are. I am sold on them. I knew several motorcycle cops in the 1970s. SFPD and CHP. They were all big men riding Harley Davidson FLs with a foot clutch. The CHP had the FLH (hi compression) with a foot shifter. I saw the training ground for the solo bikes. It was all dirt trails. Imagine riding an FLH on a dirt trail, big tires and everything. By the time they hit the pavement, nutin' to it. In 1972, the SFPD switched over to Motoguzzis. That was a real thrill. The difference between a foot clutch FL full dresser HD Shovelhead and a Motoguzzi, well, you can imagine. These guys were zipping around the City like bandits. |
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