Thread: Motorcycles

just took the Honda MSF class a month or two back, and got my license. now i'm saving up my pennies for a Honda Rebel, just for running around town and having fun with.

i dunno about other states, but here in Texas, you have to wear a helmet if you are under 21, but after that you can pay an extra fee and get a "no helmet" sticker to put on your bike, and then you don't have to wear one.

dunno why you would ever ride without one, though. i did the class in a full face helmet and even on a hot texas day it was pretty comfy once you got moving and there was some air going thru it.

I have too many addictions for my income; in no particular order of choice: Cameras, Watches, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Art... and the list goes on.
Bob

Originally Posted by pavelaw

I have too many addictions for my income; in no particular order of choice: Cameras, Watches, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Art... and the list goes on.
Bob

Meet my dad all! Almost 30 years ago he bought my brother and me our first motorcycles (1980 XR80).

Welcome to SRP Pop!

I currently ride a 2007 Triumph Speedmaster. Bought it brand new one year ago as my first bike. I have to say that I have been missing out on a lot of things until recently. Motorcycles, straight shaving, and the list goes on from there...

Good thing I got my priorities in order and started living!

Originally Posted by chuckpo

I currently ride a 2007 Triumph Speedmaster.

Good choice! Sigh... I am bikeless right now. But once we get the wife's care paid off it's back in the saddle again!

I love the classic brit bikes, and even the modern copies. I started on a Kawasaki Concours. I am drawn to large touring bikes, but I mostly like kicking around the back roads, so I try to stick to middleweights.

I also enjoy maxi-scoots, but they're just not as inspiring

Next bike will be a Triumph Bonneville or Bonneville America.

I love the roads out in the hill country southwest of Austin.

There is nothing like the open road. I used to love going on the back roads in western connecticut. It is beautiful.I WANT ANOTHER BIKE.I was looking at a Harley cross bones. If only the wife would say yes we can afford it.

Originally Posted by foundlingofdollar

Next bike will be a Triumph Bonneville or Bonneville America.

I was looking at the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird as my next bike. I have been nothing but happy with the SM so far. Specs on the T-Bird are still waiting to be firmed up, but at the least it will be a 1600cc parallel twin. That should be a good step up, not quite to the 2300cc beast they sell.

First ride was a Honda 65, then a Bridgestone 90 then a (borrowed) Honda 350 Scrambler, then a BSA Victor 441, then a Honda 500/4, then a BSA 650 Lightning, then a BSA Thunderbolt, (then a series of BSAs all at once - fix and flip) then a Norton 750 Commando, then another BSA Thunderbolt (for 15 years), then a Honda Pacific Coast 800, then a Goldwing 1200, then a Goldwing 1500, then a Goldwing 1800.

Then a 40-year crapped out knee got problematic and I had some repair work done on it. I never felt good about putting my foot down with the GL1800 after that - one greasy spot and, kapoww, knee messed up again. Sold the GL1800 and said, "No more."

That lasted two weeks. Trimmed 400-lbs and got used 2007 BMW R1200R, 25" windscreen, three hard bags, heated grips, twin Motolights on the forks, ABS and ThrottleMeister friction lock throttle "cruise control". Half the weight of the GL1800 (which was plenty fast and powerful for me) and 15-20 more horsepower.

Low rent crybaby old man that I am, I discovered the bike was wired for Gerbing electric clothing; went ahead and got a heated coat and gloves. It is a new world for me - love it 12-month/year.

My brother and I are looking at buying a BMW motorcyle dealership. What are your thoughts on their bikes - I have never owned one.

Heres Mine