i ride a harley v-rod:cool:
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i ride a harley v-rod:cool:
I have a '76 "74" and a 2002 vtx 1800C. One of the best rides was a trip we took to Nova Scotia. Another is the canyon lands in the Southwest. Someday i'd love to ride to Alaska.
We took a summer bike trip from Vt. to Quebec, New Hampshire, Maine, New Brunswick, Stayed a week in Prince Edward Island and tripped up and down Nova Scotia back in the early 80s. I was riding my 1974 74" Electra-Glide (Shovelhead). That was a real nice vacation.
Shovelhandle
A lot of memorable windshield bug splats.
2006 Suzuki GSR 600. I've added a Power Commander, Leo Vince racing pipes, and a belly pan. Mine is red.
http://www.moto-station.com/ttesimag...R_600_stpz.jpg
I love bikes!!
I have owned:
Honda C70M
Honda cub that thing was a blast!
Honda CR250
Suzuki GZ250
Yamaha YZ250
Suzuki GS450L
Suzuki GSXR750
Suzuki RF900R probably my favorite. 0-60 in 2.8 stock!
I have owned about the same number of ATV's
I once wheelied a C70 in someones living room, they said it couldn't be done. :wtf:
I hit the wall and the bike and I ended in a very undignified heap but it was a great laugh, the petrol fumes nearly killed us but we were so drunk and stoned it didn't matter. :D :cool: :thumbsup:
I loved that old Honda! Mine was about a 74 model in nearly perfect cond. metallic gold flake. a street version. 17" wheels I think. 3 speed with a heel toe shifter. wish I still had it!
I started on a little ninja ex500 gave that to my wife and got a 1998 Ninja ZX-7R I've down some work to it I polished the frame and some engine work and added about 30hp rejetted, k&n filter, new sprockets etc., now since I wrecked I'm going to be bringing it inside and doing full custom plastics strip and polish the rims and touch up the frame again. NY winters are long so I should have more then enough time I also sold my Honda Shadow plus some this year for a 1994 heritage softail for my dad since he bought me my first bike, only 800 miles on a 94.
Here's some pics of the Ninja not the best angles and there before I polished the frame, they day after I finished I wrecked still rideable but not so good looking.
Been riding since the 70s.Nothing better for clearing the ol' head,works almost as well for me as meditation.I love the old girl just wish I had a bike that was a bit more roadworthy (brakes!!!!).
My current bike is the maroon and white 60 pan and the flamed 51 is my old bike that I had in the 80s.
What I wouldnt give for a bike that didnt take me two weeks every spring to get ready for the season and had brakes and stuff didnt break off every 100 miles....I bitch alot but Id never give up the old girl.I actually enjoy working on her,in some ways its a bit of a stress reliever. While I bitch about it,every spring I put Marvin Gaye on the CD player and rub the old girl down,just a little "alone" time for me and my bike.Yup I can hear the music now..."Lets get it on..ooo weee"
I just miss having a dependable bike some times
dare i say it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Charles U Farley
that's a harley for ya ;)
Oh sure you can say it,wont be anything I havent heard before.Its one of those things though that I can what ever I want about my brother but everyone else better tread lightly.Its no big deal and I understand its all in fun.I do ride my 47 year old bike though,in fact when I got out to the West Coast people assumed I trailed it out from Wisconsin.I do like the fact that most people couldnt (or maybe wouldnt want to)keep an old girl like this running and drive7-8k on a summer trip.Brakes are my next big upgrade.When I got it the bike was pretty original and I started pulling off and replacing all the stuff that didnt work (Linkert carb,6 volt,leaky org.gas tanks,etc.) and all the old Harley guys were screaming that I was nuts and ruining the value and all of that.Shoot since I ride it everyday Id like it work half way decent.I kept all of the old parts though,not that Im ever putting it back to stock but I might sell all of that stuff some day (org.seat,bags,tanks,etc.).Quote:
dare i say it?
glad you picked up the joking in that, sooner or later i'll have a harley myself. and an old one at that. i mean, the technology is almost the exact same, so why not? it just will never be my only bike, i have to have fast too. both very very nice looking bikes!
The technology from old harleys to new ones is hardly even similar just one of the many major differecnces is the cam shafts the new cams are completely different they are made to give the same sound that harley is famous for however once the bike isn't idling the similarities end, I work on the 94 heritage and made some changes to the 07 fat boy of his and even that close age wise the technology is extremely different the new bike is basically made to sound and acted similar while being more reliable so it seems the same until you start working on them and then it's night and day
hhm, i've heard that very very little has changed in many years. but then again, i dont know shit about harleys, so i'll take your word for it!
very recently they have made some major changes because of the new popularity of honda and other foreign cruisers so harley has changed many things lately to improve there comfort smoothness and acc. to keep inline with them as well as continue to hold there die hard customers off course most of my info has come from harley reps during the 07 and this year the 08 line release when harley comes to let you ride the new models so who knows how much of what he says isn't just trying to sell me the product and bc im younger he thought thats what i wanted to hear idk maybe the few things ive done to the newer bike are the only changes lol but I'm sure you are right that harley is harley and there not and havent changed all that much I think I over stated how much has changed more then I meant to
Being English I suppose I should really buy Triumph but I think my fave is still Honda, for reliability they are unbeatable.
I've owned almost every make there is over the years but Harleys just aren't for me except perhaps this :
the 1125? that is in NO way a harleyQuote:
Originally Posted by psychocat
not even the engines are from harley in those, they are 100% rotax. the 1125 = fast as fuck, harley = not
dont confuse the two!
Thank you :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Four50HP383Chevy
Then I have been misinformed , I was told Buell used Harley engines. :wtf:
2008 is the first year using the rotax engines, before that they WERE harley motors. now they're watercooled, powerful, and hopefully reliable, but seeing as they JUST came out, theres really not much info out. but they ARE supposed to be fast as fuck. all the reviews rave about that bike, i'd LOVE to ride one!Quote:
Originally Posted by psychocat
2002 Suzuki gsx1300r Hayabusa. 100% Stock. Riders'(my)top speed-so far 180mph! Kanji spirit!Quote:
Originally Posted by Shovelhandle
do you have a speedo healer or are you guessing?Quote:
Originally Posted by 4osiris
If it's true I hope it was on a racetrack because doing that on the open road is just freekin insane and a danger to others.
I used to visit Germany just to ride the Nurburgring .
As far as where I was at that rate of speed(that I assume would be accurate from my speedometer at the time)it was on an interstate around 3:00 am and there were roughly twenty other riders-all Busas! No traffic! As far as my speedo goes it's purely stock. No illumiglo or any aftermarket. I have a factory limiter(180mph I believe). It was a true experience for me and I enjoy riding (safely). But as you guys know boys will be boys! I've also been riding for 18+yrs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Four50HP383Chevy
and you just can't contain the speed and power of a busa all the timeQuote:
But as you guys know boys will be boys! I've also been riding for 18+yrs.
I've been riding since I was 13 and I'm now 45 , I wouldn't dream of going 180 on a public road as the stopping distances become ridiculous , on the other hand as a "youngster" :D I did have an extremely heavy right hand ... :D ;) :cool:
well i'm just figuring if your speedo read 180, figure you were probably doing an honest 165-170ish. and the stock limiters are 187 FYI
fast as fuck
186 to be exact lol
It's getting a little late into the riding season here, though I'll be riding today! 60ºF and sunny. Likely, I'll stop off for a beer or two at the local motorcycle themed tavern before I head home.
Ride 'em if ya got 'em!
Shov
Hey Shovel,have you ever been to Laconia (sp?).Its one of the events Id like to get to before I kick off,also Riudoiso (sp?) is another one Id like to get to.In the past few years Ive stayed away from the big rallies as its all dentists,accountants,and lawyers trying to look menacing.Dont get me wrong,I have nothing against what these folks do for a living,but the whole thing has changed so much.Its more about status and things like that.I broke down a couple of years back (broken primary belt) and had a spare it just took a while (4 hours) to fix it on the side of the road.As I was working on it,I swear over 200 hundred bikes (mostly Harleys) went by.The people that did stop were older travelers in mini vans.I had one couple drive back into town to get me a 1 and 1/4 socket (I think that was the size)that I forgot to put in my bag.She held an umbrella over my head (it was over 90 degrees) and gave me lemonade to drink,that whole deal really restored my faith in humanity.Anyways I dont mean to rant,just a cratchity old fart talking about the old days I guess,haha.Well take care,be well,and most of all be safe.Quote:
It's getting a little late into the riding season here, though I'll be riding today! 60ºF and sunny. Likely, I'll stop off for a beer or two at the local motorcycle themed tavern before I head home.
Ride 'em if ya got 'em!
Shov
Beautiful day in NY for riding I just got back from a nice 5 hour ride through the Adirondacks on my Ninja ZX-7R. Such a great and beautiful ride, I love riding through the Adirondacks I think it is one of the best places to ride. Great scenery, great roads and at least today great weather.
Be safe on those last rides of the season and have fun
As a long time biker I would be disgusted at any friend of mine who didn't stop to help a fellow biker in need, I'm glad to say that the majority of bikers I come across on my travels still tip a nod to each other.
Because the weather in the UK is pretty mild I get to ride all year round :thumbsup: :D
Nice riding, the Adirondacks. I rode around a couple of times last summer.
Psychocat, times have changeed, people have changed. Bikers aren't as helpful to each other as they should be. I alwaysstop for a rider who appears to be in trouble. Putting Aa helmet or cap by the side of the road 1 few meters behind the bike should signal that the biker needs assistance and isn't just taking a smoke break or handling a cell phone call.
Shov
05 Harley Davidson v-rod:cool:
I see you're fairly new to the forum ,welcome to the coolest thread :D another biker is always welcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by DAY-DREAMER-MAN
Got any pics of your ride ?
i will try to get some pic
Hey yall, fellow biker. i would post pics but the bike is too uncommon looking.
But its a Vtwin Superbike
I like the styling on your beemer. nice shade of red too.
I have a real tendency to spray all my bikes matte black. :)
messing around with my new canon rebel xti and photoshop...
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f5...13-20082BW.jpg