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Post by usctroll on Dec 8, 2014 10:58:15 GMT -6
I haven't had a bike in a couple of years and just traded for one last night. It's pretty out of control compared to my previous efforts, a 2007 1098 with full Termignoni exhaust, CNC clutch, aftermarket rear sets, carbon track bodywork and a few other upgrades. Clearly it's the off season for plenty of you, but post up your bikes. Attachments:
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Post by stinky on Dec 8, 2014 11:39:19 GMT -6
That's a gorgeous bike--I'm afraid I'd get in a bit of "trouble" on that thing. Probably a bit too speedy for me.
I have an 07 R12GS and an 05 F650CS Scarver (perhaps the ugliest bike ever produced). I ride year-round in Chicago unless there is snow or ice on the roads. I have hand muffs and heated grips and can go down to about 10F before I opt for the car.
Are you going to do any track days? I've tracked both of my bikes several times with the BMW club and it's an absolute blast--especially the CS which weighs nothing. I'll see if I can pull up any pics and I'll post them.
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Post by usctroll on Dec 8, 2014 11:54:34 GMT -6
A bit too speedy is the understatement of epic proportions. It goes from 50-100 so fast that your mind can barely register the change. It probably won't get tracked, but I'll definitely take it on some Texas hill country backroads. Riding in sub-freezing conditions takes a real man. I went through a few TX winters with my Bandit 1200 as my only transportation, but I think I've pretty much grown out of that.
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 8, 2014 12:13:47 GMT -6
i've wanted to learn how to ride for awhile but am too damned scared, mainly of other people on the road. the Triumph Thruxton is a nice ride
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Post by usctroll on Dec 8, 2014 12:28:09 GMT -6
i've wanted to learn how to ride for awhile but am too damned scared, mainly of other people on the road. the Triumph Thruxton is a nice ride Do it. Even if you only take the MSF class and learn to ride you'll still have a blast. You could get a little street legal 250 dual sport for zipping around the neighborhood and have a good time. We have a little XR100 (not actually street legal) that we keep around for that exact purpose. I've taught a handful of people to ride on it and it will put a smile on my face even though it tops out at about 35-40 mph with a 185 lb rider. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 12:35:22 GMT -6
i've wanted to learn how to ride for awhile but am too damned scared, mainly of other people on the road. the Triumph Thruxton is a nice ride Do it. Even if you only take the MSF class and learn to ride you'll still have a blast. You could get a little street legal 250 dual sport for zipping around the neighborhood and have a good time. We have a little XR100 (not actually street legal) that we keep around for that exact purpose. I've taught a handful of people to ride on it and it will put a smile on my face even though it tops out at about 35-40 mph with a 185 lb rider. One woman from my team is a Harley instructor. Every time when I try to bring her name up to my wife, she gave me that "don't fxxxing go there" look.....  |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 8, 2014 12:43:18 GMT -6
For the first time since 1987, I am bikeless. That won't last, but I've been contemplating moving away from Ducati/Honda sport bikes to a new Indian Scout (depends on how small it is in real-life) or the potential new Ducati scrambler.   |
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Post by usctroll on Dec 8, 2014 12:53:05 GMT -6
I dig that new scrambler, looks like a fun bike. But I tend to buy bikes that are 4-5 years old at the newest.
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Post by stinky on Dec 8, 2014 13:12:00 GMT -6
I dig that new scrambler, looks like a fun bike. But I tend to buy bikes that are 4-5 years old at the newest. I'm exactly the same way. I won't buy a bike without ABS, so that pretty much limits me to BMW. The world is filled with people who think they can ride, go out an get a shiny new trophy bike, have a close call with a left turner at an intersection because they haven't done the things necessary to be conspicuous, clean the crap off of the seat and out of their jeans (raw), and let the shiny new bike languish in the garage unridden for several years until they admit to themselves they are too scared to ride it and need to sell it. That's when I come in and scoop up a good deal. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 8, 2014 13:24:35 GMT -6
I find tons of those bikes her in LA Stinky! Nothing like a 1-2 year old bike (sometimes even current year) with 200 miles on it and you save a sweet 3-4k on it.
BTW, many Hondas have ABS too. And for less moola...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 13:25:04 GMT -6
I dig that new scrambler, looks like a fun bike. But I tend to buy bikes that are 4-5 years old at the newest. I'm exactly the same way. I won't buy a bike without ABS, so that pretty much limits me to BMW. The world is filled with people who think they can ride, go out an get a shiny new trophy bike, have a close call with a left turner at an intersection because they haven't done the things necessary to be conspicuous, clean the crap off of the seat and out of their jeans (raw), and let the shiny new bike languish in the garage unridden for several years until they admit to themselves they are too scared to ride it and need to sell it. That's when I come in and scoop up a good deal. I have absolutely no clue about bike but I can tell those are smart people who admit their own mistakes and don't put themselves/others in harm way..... now the people who scoop up their bikes are just.... smarter. |
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Post by usctroll on Dec 8, 2014 13:27:44 GMT -6
I'm exactly the same way. I won't buy a bike without ABS, so that pretty much limits me to BMW. The world is filled with people who think they can ride, go out an get a shiny new trophy bike, have a close call with a left turner at an intersection because they haven't done the things necessary to be conspicuous, clean the crap off of the seat and out of their jeans (raw), and let the shiny new bike languish in the garage unridden for several years until they admit to themselves they are too scared to ride it and need to sell it. That's when I come in and scoop up a good deal. I've done about 35k miles on the street and, knock on wood, no serious incidents yet. I ride with an abundance of caution in areas with traffic and save my high speed strafing runs for short busts in ideal conditions. That said I have no problem with people getting scared and selling their bikes. I go through phases where I'm not feeling up for riding because it seems too dangerous. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 8, 2014 13:31:13 GMT -6
I'm exactly the same way. I won't buy a bike without ABS, so that pretty much limits me to BMW. The world is filled with people who think they can ride, go out an get a shiny new trophy bike, have a close call with a left turner at an intersection because they haven't done the things necessary to be conspicuous, clean the crap off of the seat and out of their jeans (raw), and let the shiny new bike languish in the garage unridden for several years until they admit to themselves they are too scared to ride it and need to sell it. That's when I come in and scoop up a good deal. I've done about 35k miles on the street and, knock on wood, no serious incidents yet. I ride with an abundance of caution in areas with traffic and save my high speed strafing runs for short busts in ideal conditions. That said I have no problem with people getting scared and selling their bikes. I go through phases where I'm not feeling up for riding because it seems too dangerous. The reason I'm bikeless now is due to the escalating number of close-calls by texting assholes. It got to the point where I was wondering if I'd get to work, then get home on a daily basis. No more commuting for me, and all riding will be for fun and not in rush hour traffic. I talked (for now) my son out of riding for this reason. Hardest thing I've done as a Dad because I love riding so much. been doing it for over 40 years now. To convince my son not to just sucked. But he and his buddy took MSF and got licenses. Just hoping to keep him interested in his 66 T-Bird as long as I can... |
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Post by davelewis on Dec 8, 2014 13:54:48 GMT -6
I started out riding dirt bikes at 8, and had a street bike by the time I got my drivers license. More years riding than most are old here. Its definately not as safe out there anymore, with cell phones, and texting, and just plain stupidity. Being retired, just ride for pleasure on the touring Harley. I've not had a bike with ABS, and not sure I'd want one, although I totally get it. My thing is I want to be able to lock um up, when needed. Just keep in mind that locking up your wheels, doesn't equate to going down, but it takes skill ,and experience with your machine to feather the brakes to stay in control. The last thing I would ever want would be to over cook a turn, or something that leaves you heading for a drop off, and be laying on the brakes, and no matter what, you just keep on rollling, plus it harder to lay it down if needed, with the wheels turning. I'm not for, or against, just some food for thought.
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Post by davelewis on Dec 8, 2014 14:00:12 GMT -6
The new Indian Scouts look like a lot of fun, and at around $10,000 is a decent price for an American made motorcycle with a big twin. Better pick one up before spring Scott.
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Post by Old26 on Dec 8, 2014 14:18:39 GMT -6
I started out riding dirt bikes at 8, and had a street bike by the time I got my drivers license. More years riding than most are old here. Its definately not as safe out there anymore, with cell phones, and texting, and just plain stupidity. Being retired, just ride for pleasure on the touring Harley. I've not had a bike with ABS, and not sure I'd want one, although I totally get it. My thing is I want to be able to lock um up, when needed. Just keep in mind that locking up your wheels, doesn't equate to going down, but it takes skill ,and experience with your machine to feather the brakes to stay in control. The last thing I would ever want would be to over cook a turn, or something that leaves you heading for a drop off, and be laying on the brakes, and no matter what, you just keep on rollling, plus it harder to lay it down if needed, with the wheels turning. I'm not for, or against, just some food for thought. Same here. No want for ABS yet as I still function well from my dirt-beginnings. The less that machines do for me sometimes, the better. I want the experience, and I still prefer control over my braking. Now, maybe I'd go for the rear-only as of course that's the one that lights up very easily under heavy braking. A switch is essential - not a desirable thing all the time - would be my choice. |
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Post by davelewis on Dec 8, 2014 14:55:42 GMT -6
One thing I had heard about the new Indians, is that the first run of them would not allow the rider to have your foot on the brake, and be able to throttle on. I don't usually ride the brake, and throttle, but sometimes an advantage to do so with a heavy bike, and performing slow speed maneuvers. I guess there was a big backlash at first when riders found this out, and Indian was quick to fix this. Good to see a quick response on their part. After we get through Winter, I am feeling a test ride on one of the Indian baggers.
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 9, 2014 8:47:30 GMT -6
Been riding 9 years. Started with sports bikes then bought a cheap harley then stayed with harley.
2000 zx6r
Sold that for a 2005 zx6r
While I had the 2005 bought a 883cc 2000 harley for pennies.
Sold the 883 after a few months made double my money and bought a 2005 1200xl custom.
Sold the 05 zx6r and just keep the 1200xl.
Love the bike to death and it out rides all my buddies with the bigger v-twins
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Post by davelewis on Dec 9, 2014 10:05:03 GMT -6
Been riding 9 years. Started with sports bikes then bought a cheap harley then stayed with harley. 2000 zx6r Sold that for a 2005 zx6r While I had the 2005 bought a 883cc 2000 harley for pennies. Sold the 883 after a few months made double my money and bought a 2005 1200xl custom. Sold the 05 zx6r and just keep the 1200xl. Love the bike to death and it out rides all my buddies with the bigger v-twins Brent, I can bet you really enjoy the ride of the 1200, over the 883. One of my buddies used to have an older 883, and when doing a road trip, he would be shot after a few hundred miles due to vibration. Eventually, as he got older, he had enough. He didn't want to spend the jack for a Road Glide, or similar, so ended up buying a used BMW which he likes a lot. Lots of maintainance on those. |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 9, 2014 20:32:35 GMT -6
The 2000 883 was solid frame mounts. The 05 1200 has rubber mounts. Helps. I liked the way the 883 looked. Peanut tank, drag bars no front fender pretty cool. Also the gearing is great short and good acceleration.
The 1200 has more power but still it's not a bike for long highway drives at 90. 80 is perfect but I can drive it well at this point freaking pipes are all scraped up.
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Post by univibe88 on Feb 9, 2015 12:56:02 GMT -6
It seems like I've seen motorcycles come up in a lot of the jeans threads. Old26 brentkuz who else? I thought we could have a thread to chat about bikes. What do you ride? Where do you like to ride? What kind of riding? Any pics of your bike(s)? I live in Mass and Vermont is my favorite local riding. I enjoy day trips on back roads and I love long distance riding. I've been across Canada to Minnesota, down to Texas, Louisiana and Florida. I love riding 900-1200 miles a day and ending up in far off place. I ride a Kawasaki Z1000SX that sadly is covered in snow right now...  But here she is looking much happier on a fall ride in Vermont.  Or en route to New Orleans with my wife giving her best Stig impersonation.  |
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 9, 2015 13:53:08 GMT -6
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Post by Old26 on Feb 9, 2015 13:54:06 GMT -6
Sold my two bikes last summer.
Duck
VTR-1000.
Will post up pics. Got to the point where I got tired of texting f*cknuts trying to kill me. Been riding since ~1972 so I'll be back - just not sure if it's this year or not...
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Post by univibe88 on Feb 9, 2015 15:46:41 GMT -6
Ah, I missed that one. It wasn't on the front page. Mods, feel free to merge threads. Moved posts to original motorcycle thread.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2015 16:08:26 GMT -6
1983 Moto Guzzi Lemans III. Good bike and one of the few classic marques you can take on a long solo trip without worrying too much about mechanical gremlins. Still an old bike, so pack your tools, but it's usually good to you if you're good to it. Plus it's got enough power for modern freeway riding in SoCal so you can GET to the good roads and it sounds awesome to boot. Pic is at Glamis about 5 years ago (with ghetto strapped on bag  ) when I was living in San Clemente. Used to ride up the 5 to SR 76, piece together a good ride through the mountains out to the Anza/Borrego and Salton Sea and return via Glamis on the 8. Loooong day but awesome because you go coastal, mountain, desert and coastal all in one day. Looking at a second bike this year, contenders are a Speed Triple or Monster...there are others...who knows what will come to pass. Guzzi is under the knife right now getting a new fairing, seat and some top end work done. I doubt I'll ever sell that bike, I've done way to many miles on it, had too many adventures and I could almost take the thing apart and put it back together in my sleep (except the gearbox....mostly unknown territory). Good thread. Motorcycles rule.  |
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) when I was living in San Clemente. Used to ride up the 5 to SR 76, piece together a good ride through the mountains out to the Anza/Borrego and Salton Sea and return via Glamis on the 8. Loooong day but awesome because you go coastal, mountain, desert and coastal all in one day. 