Yeah, I bet. I built my first Harley in the bedroom of my apartment at the time back in the early '80's.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlanQ
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Yeah, I bet. I built my first Harley in the bedroom of my apartment at the time back in the early '80's.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlanQ
Sold my Guzzi Cali few weeks ago so now i do not have bike any more. I guess almost 30 years with two wheelers is enough. It was fun as long as it lasted. Me and wife met many great people while traveling here and there across my home land, Scandinavia and eastern Europe. Sisters and brothers of the windy & rainy roads.
However, if someone here is interested in custom bikes, here's something you want to look. Made by my good friend and a neighbour.
The engina and frame are from HD 1942. Rest is either self made or from who knows where. Not my kind of bike but i surely appreciate the amount of work he put into this piece. Stangest thing is that it actually runs ok.
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My latest addition, something besides a touring bike just for me. The wife can keep the ultra . Always wanted one of this model with this paint scheme,
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Just swapped the cams out, waiting on my apes to get here. Tc
Started riding when I was 17 in 1976, parents bought me a Suzuki TS125 r,. Lovely little bike did everything I wanted it to do. From there I went to a Honda GT250 then a Yamaha RD350 (notice a pattern lol) I then made a big leap to Suzuki GS750 G. After a couple of near death experiences, my wife decided it was time for me to give up. We lived in London at that time and it isnt really motorcycle friendly. We have a saying in the UK "SMIDSY" which is Sorry Mate I Didnt See You. Have had that said loads of times. We know live out in the countryside and I went back to comfort riding on a Pan European. Daughter and son both rode as we are rural and there is little or no public transport so either parent taxi or 2 wheels.
Unfortunately Daughter had a serious accident, car round a corner wrong side of the road. Took her head on. Fib Tib Femur open book fracture of pelvis broken arm and dislocated wrist. She is fine now (ish) and has just presented me with a lovely grandson ( C.Section birth )
Decided then that maybe enough was enough as I had had a few dings dents and breaks courtesy of cage drivers, Son had also had a couple. So we know all drive cages.
The upside is we are all very bike aware and always take that extra second to have another look.
Oh as a sideline I had a Jawa 350 single cylinder with a sidecar just for fun, that was mean it had an advance and retard switch, if you didnt get it right she would kick back and throw you off lol. Was good fun watching the youngsters try and start it.
All the above said I loved it and so did the kids.
Glad your daughter made it through a terrible experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neils1304
I have noticed that in general bike riders are far more alert on the road, even when driving cars than non-bikers for exactly the same reasons. You just expect that person waiting at the intersection to pull out in front of you, just because.......
So glad she is ok, my heart goes out to any biker who has been the recipient of careless motorist. I started riding when I was a kid, dirt bikes, but in 1972, I got off the airplane coming back to the US from my hitch in the army, and went straight to a dealer and bought my first Harley. Have had one or more since. Multiple accidents from minor to stays in the hospital. I limp as much from bikes as my wounds In The army. And you are right, I believe most bikers are more aware while driving Their cages than the non rider.
But we pick ourselves up and climb back on, and always buy loud pipes! Be aware and always on the lookout. I do understand the wife's concern, my wife did her residency in the tram a ward here in Memphis. She was so against motorcycles when she met me, that it almost ended there. But now she rides one too!
Ride safe. Tc
This is me.. I do 10 hours per day on it.... Handles like a dream...
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Looking to get a HD FXR next...maybe build one up if i feel brave.
Would love one of the new Nortons.
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The Norton Dominators are stunning bikes. So's the new V4. Here's the current state of the Daytona though:
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Really looking forward to seeing how the new V4 pans out. Hopefully Nortons become more easy to obtain over here in the US. I like the R package Daytona...the Brembo and Ohlins make for a sharp bike. Very under rated.Quote:
Originally Posted by PigHog
Ok were getting 20 cm of snow here today you are all depressing me with all these motorcycle pics!
Started on dirt back in '77. Raced enduro in the 80's. Got my 1st street bike in '88 (Suzuki GS 550), then onto a Honda Rebel, then to a '78 HD Super glide. Then in '90 I bought my 1st brand new HD, 1990 sportster (Shown below). Then in 2009 I bought my 2nd brand new HD, 2009 E-Glide Standard (shown below).
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A photo or two of my MT-07 (FZ-07) from the other day:
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2016 Ultra Limitedhttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...abe94fa264.jpg. My best story? I bought this ride September of 2015. We live in Michigan, you know...where the white stuff falls out of the sky. So far I have ridden every month. Granted the 2015/2016 winter had some pretty mild days but I am still claiming the riding streak and will keep it going as long as I can.
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Not trying to 'one up you', by any means. My late Father is from northern Mn. (Cohasset), so he was use to a little bit of snow. Not like the U.P of Mi, by no means...but a heack of a lot more than I'm use to living here in south/central Illinois. Anyway, Dad rode and raced motorcycles nearly his entire life. So, 2 wheels were the norm to him. In the late 50's, after Dad returned from the service, he returned to Mn. Although, he lived about 30 miles west of the twin cities. Not having a lot of money, his only form of transportation was his motorcycle. He shared an apartment with an old racing buddy (Johnny Elcox (sp?), who also only had a motorcycle. They both worked in the twin cities. Dad would say, "One the way to work, went went 'coffee shop to coffee shop to coffee shop. On the way home, we went bar to bar to bar." lolQuote:
Originally Posted by handymanxxlt
Like I said, not trying to one up you...but I had to share.
Mortality is certain, so enjoy the ride TcQuote:
Originally Posted by martinwie
Aloha!
I have a 1995 Triumph Trophy 1200 (bought this brand new) and 1982 Honda GL-500 Interstate Twisted V. I bought the Honda a few years ago in mint condition, but did a triple bypass (Timing Chain, Stator, Water Pump) anyway just because of age. It's only got 20k on the clock. It's a true CLASSIC. Very few Honda Twisted V engines were built, and I love them. The Triumph has been coast to coast many times, so that's got 85k on the clock.
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Speaking of classic bikes, are you gents aware of "The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride"? This is a moto rally for the benefit of Prostate Cancer research. It takes place every September. I started a thread here on The Forum.
A very worthwhile cause. Mostly Classic Bikes (I ride the 82 Honda), and you dress up in your Sunday finest. It's great fun. Takes place in hundreds of cities worldwide.
Visit the website The 2017 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
Videos on Youtube galore! Here is one;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVpYs8di884&t=4s
Me and my little precious dream, who is 8 months old. This was the 1st time she sat on G-Pa's motorcycle ('09 HD FLTH, I bought new in '09).
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Here's one with her Daddy, back in '96, with my '90 XL (the 1st new HD I ever bought. And Yes, I still have her.)
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My 100th anniversary model FXDWG is now history. It was totaled a little over a month ago when someone trying to race a green light, pulled out in front of me. I'm still healing up from road rash, so I'm okay. That's the main thing. I have another one in my garage I need to finish, a Shovelhead.
Better luck with it & heal up.
Thanks John. I was riding year round because it was my only transportation but people are getting crazier now so I'm looking for a truck at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
Yes, that's a good; there are some things you just can't carry on a motorcycle. :D
Glad you are OK and that the rash is healing and the bike will be OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
This is the main reason I never ride without body armor and a helmet. Too many close calls. I was forced off the road once by a woman texting as she crossed into my lane. I literally ditched the bike - in a ditch, flew off, tumbled, but was OK. Otherwise she would have hit me head-on. Bike suffered a bit of damage but was repairable. She turned around (I originally assumed to see if I was OK) only to come back and read me the riot act about how motorcycles were hard to see and how we shouldn't be on the road. I pulled out my cell to call police and politely told her I was going to report that she was texting, drifted into my lane, and forced me off the road. She then quickly left, but I got her license and reported it when police arrived.
With the amount of distracted driving today, I am uber-careful when I drive, and especially when I ride.
I originally thought my GL-500 would be the perfect bike to ride as primary transportation in Hawaii. But if you have ever driven on Oahu, you'd quickly think otherwise. Sometimes I feel an army tank would be the only safe way to drive on Oahu.Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
The Honda GL-500 twisted V is an amazing engine, but the bike to have if you like the Twisted V design is the GL-650 that they only made for one year in the states. 15 more horsepower (that could come in very handy in an emergency) and totally re-tooled engine with better highway gearing. Thus about 10 more MPG at highway speeds because of significantly lower revs. But since I will never use the bike as sole transportation, I suppose it's not that important for me to find one.
Aloha!
-Zip
2013 Road Glide Ultra
Love this Bike its 40 miles to work I ride every day that I can.
Road Stories>>>> Gotta Love The TEXTER
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My first bike was a leap of faith. I had never ridden before, but always felt the pull. As a kid, I rode my little BMX and then mountain bike EVERYWHERE. I always wanted to get a motorcycle, but had those crazy fears in my thoughts, i.e.: You're going to crash and kill yourself. So....... When I finally did take the plunge, I did it with effort. My first bike, the one I learned to ride on, is a Suzuki Hayabusa. And ofcourse, I put the power commander on her, cause what fun is learning to ride on a 200+ MPH bike if it is governed to only 185? (I think that was the top speed of the stock bike - I could be wrong, it may be 175, but still, why? When you could be doing 200?) So I took the leap and never looked back. Here, A pic of the bike, and my wife:
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But then I wasn't satisfied.
I was taking rides on that bike from Sacramento, CA to the Grand Canyon, and up to Portland. It was great for the first 6 hours, but then things started to hurt. I needed something more comfy... And that's when the new girl came into my life. a 2013 Street Glide. OH man...... was ride. I can go from Sacramento to LA and back on that girl and not skip a beat. Such comfort. Automatic blinkers. Radio. Grip warmers. Good gravy, it's a comfortable ride.
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Then, last year I had a fateful meeting. A chance encounter.... She is a Suzuki... a 1996 Intruder, 750... And I fell in love all over again. It's a manual choke. It dies when cold. A lot. Super light, and you kinda get blown around on the highway. The bike sputters and kicks until fully warmed up. I dubbed her, Lil' Spudders.
Awww shoot! I can't find a photo... well, here is a pic of my can, telling me to be careful out there..
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Which reminds me, my fellow riders, BE CAREFUL OUT THERE! Summer is here, and riding season is in full swing. Watch out for those in their cages, not paying attention to anything other than their cell phone.
Ride safe, brothers!
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Originally Posted by ZipZop
I hope they caught her. These people were trying to make a green light & pulled out in front of me right when I was about in front of them. I ended up hitting them in the rear because they pulled right out in front of me. I'm okay but I think I have another herniated disc in my neck. The road rash is still healing up but it's almost gone compared to what it was when it first happened. As soon as I get me some wheels, I'm going to my doctor so I can get some x-rays or whatever they need to do.
Thank you for your concern.
My condolences. I lost a classic cherry red Honda CB750 Four back in '89 under very similar circumstances. Fractured a bone in my foot, too, so I was laid up for three weeks. Could have been a lot worse though, so it taught me to always count my blessings... and to never underestimate the carelessness of other drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
Yeah, they usually give the person a ticket for hitting someone from behind but because the officer didn't give me a ticket due to the fact the other party was crossing over onto the main street I was on & pulled out in front of me, my insurance company found them to be at fault. My light was green & they were trying to beat it & just disregarded the fact that I was almost right in front of them. They tried to keep going but the light changed & 2 cars stopped in front of them so they stopped & just sat there as if nothing happened while 50+ people came running to me to see if I was okay. I finally got on my feet & said I think so & that I would go to the ER later if I felt worse after I got home. There was a lot of commotion & someone asked who else was involved 7 I pointed at the car. I told people with cell phones to call police & to take pics of their license plate before the light turned green. It had been 2-3 minutes because it was rush hour & that light stays on longer because of traffic going on that main Hwy. When they saw people taking pics of their license plate, they finally got out of their car, came back to where everyone was standing & asked, "whats wrong"? The driver denied pulling out in front of me & I asked him, "you mean to tell me you didn't pull out in front of me"? He didn't say a word. The officer showed up, asked if I was okay & got my story, then he got theirs. He came back to me & said our stories didn't match & I said they were lying. As I said earlier, no ticket for me & my insurance found them at fault.Quote:
Originally Posted by wjosephsimmons
It's bad when people cause a motorcycle to go down & when they see he can't get up in time or can't get up at all, they try to run.
Wow, that's incredible. Some people are so stupid! I'm glad you had witnesses and the police on your side. Insurance companies can be very obstinate unless you have an abundance of clear and convincing proof to refute false allegations. I've had to take other drivers to small claims court twice, due to false statements made to the other party's insurance company. Hopefully they will settle for an amount that will at least cover the physical damages, if not the sentimental value. Keep the shiny side up, buddy! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
My insurance company didn't pay off as well because of what they called previous payouts but regardless, they weren't my fault. I've been riding most of my life & when a light turns yellow in front of me, I begin to come to a stop & as soon as the light turns red, I'll see 3-4 cars run it! I just don't get why people are in such a big hurry these days. It's amazing that I have seen people run a light that has just turned so red many times.Quote:
Originally Posted by wjosephsimmons
I have not seen the accident report yet but because I suspect they lied big time, I'm going to get it. I want to find out what their statement was.
Thanks Joe.
Even if your insurance company won't pay off, unless the other driver was uninsured, his company should be the one to pay for your damages, as he was at fault.Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
Aloha!Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
The answer to this, IMO, is two-fold.
1.) People feel entitled. Why should they have to stop for a red light?
2.) People do not like to be inconvenienced. A red light is an inconvenience.
When you add the strain of a densly populated, competitive society to this, you have the formula for accidents. And road rage. It's why the lady that forced me into a ditch because she was texting came back to yell at me. I inconvenienced her by being on her road and in her way while she was texting and crossed into my laine (oh, sorry.... HER lane. I forgot it is her road). ;)
Best to keep you eyes wide open, your head on a swivel, and expect the unexpected. Many of my friends that ride now travel only with GoPro cameras constantly on and recording their rides for insurance sake. Sad but true.
Be safe out there!
-Zip
Last year I got run off not the ditch by a drunk on an Indian reservation that the Indian police wouldn't do anything about and later a guy who decided he wanted to make a left with me right beside him, took a little over a couple of months before I found him in a parking lot, pretty sure he won't do it again. Stay loud and proud when you ride, but watch out for the ones who really aren't paying attention, my ass has been in a Harley for 45+ years and seen a bunch of stupid crap. I,ll never quit, but every now and then you got to pull up and knock someone's side mirror off. Tc
That's a fact Tc! I've been riding most of my life & I'm always looking all around me. I use my mirrors plus I will look around quickly. This was a 4 lane street with 2 lanes going one way, a median in the middle & 2 lanes going the other way. One guy pulled across, stopped, then proceeded but he was good in doing so, he had plenty of space but the people behind him saw the light was green & almost came to a complete stop in between the median & suddenly pulled out in front of me. I usually have an escape path but in this case, it happened so fast, I couldn't go around them with only inches between their rear bumper & my front tire or wheel. I've avoided many accidents but this one couldn't be. It happened too fast. I was even slowing down because I did not know their intention & they made what I call a rolling stop, not making a complete stop. Out of hundreds of accidents I avoided this was just one of those that couldn't unfortunately. More vehicles are on the road along with more motorcyclists & people in cages don't look for larger objects so a motorcycle they just block from their vision but when they are caught, they try to make it look like it was the biker's fault. "oh, I didn't see him" is a popular excuse or "he was going too fast" which is what the female passenger said when they finally got out of the car yet they acted as if nothing happened but when they saw others taking pics of their license plate, I noticed when she got out of the car, she looked at their rear bumper. I thought I was going to get a ticket but the officer decided not to write any & said he was going to let the insurance companies decide who was at fault & they sided with me. I'll just finish building my old shovelhead & get me another truck. I lost my last truck when I lost my job but the one before that was totaled when an 18 wheeler ahead of me made a right turn from the center lane in front of me & I was in the right hand lane. My new nickname might as well be Crash.Quote:
Originally Posted by tcrideshd
After playing music Saturday night until the wee hrs of the morning and sleeping in most of Sunday. Mama and I went for an impromptu ride this morning for breakfast. Well, 3 states, 3 eatin' places, a couple "I gotta pee" or "fuel stops" and 546 miles later....we arrived back at the homestead. If "this" is what retirement will be like.....we're both ready!!!!
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As a side note: the place I played Sat night "River Fest 2017" (about 15 miles east of Springfield, Il.)is 'THE place to be on the 4th of July weekend!!!' 470 acres, jet boat rides, 2 live bands, more smoked pork amd beef than any human could ever desire, RV electric hook-up, ATV trails. Not to mention, a touch over 4200 people thru the gate (and that was just Saturday!!!) Yeah!!!!! It was one hell of a party!!!
I have a bad habit of looking at bikes on craigslist, and I found this thing at a price I couldn't pass up. So now I have an Ironhead...
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I'm not wild about the pipes or the bars, but the motor and trans run great.
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Originally Posted by holli4pirating
Hard Tail with a kicker? What could go wrong? I like it!
I hate you right now.Quote:
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Yeah, kick and electric. Key and pushbutton starter are wired onto a plate opposite the carb (like where the stock key/choke/cowbell would hang).Quote:
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