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Interests => Around the House & In the Garage => Topic started by: dutch508 on December 16, 2010, 10:27:54 AM
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I've riden motorcycles before, nothing fancy mind you. Just a dirt bike back when I was a kid. I had a sportsbike when I was much younger and an enlisted soldier in the Regiment. But I got out of it about the time I went to college and then I got married, and then Desert Storm showed up, and then I went back into the Army and then we had kids, and then... you know how the story goes.
Now, I am 46 years old and getting ready to retire and I've got the time, and the money to get a bike. My wife is also thinking about getting one, and it can be a thing we do together. Well, maybe not together as she is now unhappy with her life and doesn't know what she wants. I figure some day I will come home and she'll just be gone. But I am not going to dwell on that, because her issues are hers and no matter what I do, she'll deside her path when she does.
BUT- I am going to get a bike this spring. I am torn between a few models, cost being one of the issues, but not the most major one. Of course, I am looking at Harleys. You pay for the name for an American made bike. Factory issue is pretty plain, but there are a lot of add ons to make it look cool.
I am looking for a cruiser model. Something to ride around town. I really like the look of the Honda Fury.
(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2010-Honda-Fury-5.jpg)
It runs about 13k for the factory model and is just ****ing sweet. The Harley I am looking at is the Street Bob
(http://www.roadcarvin.com/sites/default/files/images/Street_Bob09_FXDB.preview.jpg)
It's about 15k and almost the same stat wize as the Fury.
It comes down to the question, do I pay for the name to get a bike that really calls to me?
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I'd look used first, dutch. Guys who in this economy can't afford their toys anymore are turning them in or selling them CHEAP.
Seems like the Harley dealership in my town is selling as many or more USED bikes than new ones.
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Yep, that's a good way to actually begin riding. Start off with something that you can afford to get banged up.
Say what you will, you're a beginner. It takes a whole 'nother set of skills to develop, mostly being alert and defensive 100% of the time. Strongly suggest a motorcycle safety course, even if it sounds *****.
Every time I saddle up, I ride away with the firm thought planted between my ears that every ****ing cage driver out there is out to kill me.[/b]
All that said, I'm a rice burner kinda guy. Harleys are too big, too expensive, too heavy, and too much. I just want to ride, I don't have a personal statement to make. Rice burners are generally more reliable than their American competition - though I'll say that Harley has come a long way since their AMF days.
BTW, I ride a 2003 Honda 919 - Honda doesn't import them anymore. It's a naked bike meaning it's not a crotch rocket and it's not a cruiser - something in between. With 100 bhp at the rear wheel, plenty of low-end torque, fuel injection and water cooling, it's got over 11K on it and all I've ever done to it was lube the chain, change the oil, the tires, and the chain (once). Oh, I added some coolant once.
This bike has more power than I'll ever need, but it's fun to know it's there.
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Yeah, I would go used too, just because of the cash outlay.
Harley may be the biggest "American" name, but as I understand, a lot of their stuff comes from China, big shock eh?
Meh, I don't really care where Harley is made, because my favorites are Indians. They also happen to be made in the USA.
For the record, I don't ride a bike. I don't even know any one that has one at the moment, since my buddy messed his knee up in Hallett, OK racing WERA. But, I still think the Indian is one of the most beautiful pieces of machinery I have ever seen.
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Oh, I am a beginning rider, no doubts about that. I've got maybe 500 miles on a bike. Maybe. And that is from 20 years ago- or longer. There are a lot of used bikes in the area and I am looking at them. But I still lean towards the cool looking vs the normal looking. I'm not looking to join a MC so having to own a US made bike isn't a requirement.
I've got to get rid of some stuff in the garage though. Way too much crap in there. Anyone want any WWII reenacting crap?
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I've ridden street bikes since I was 16. I've never worried about status or how others view it, I just went with what I enjoyed riding. So give them a test ride just like you would a new car and go with your gut.
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Definitely take a test drive on some different models... make sure you get a bike that will fit you. I had a stock Honda Shadow that was just a little too small. My legs were just long enough to make riding for long periods uncomfortable.
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My first (and only) bike was a Kawasaki KZ 550. It wasn't a big bruiser and couldn't keep up with the "Big Boys", but it did what I needed it to do and that was get me from El Cajon to Coronado (NAS North Island). I stole it from a guy who had laid it down and damaged one of the foot pegs, the after market exhaust and the front brake handle for $500. He still had the original factory exhaust, so all I was out was the cost of a junkyard foot peg, a brake handle, and some of my labor. He said it had developed a "high speed wobble". ::) Checking things out, I discovered that the front fork air pressure was way out of equalization. (Probably WHY he developed a high speed wobble) I never had a problem with that bike. All I ever had to do to it was lube the chain, buy a rear tire and have the carbs sync'ed. It was stolen one morning in August of 1985. After that, I moved to MN for recruiting and didn't think that riding for three or four months out of the year justified another motorcycle. IF you can find what you want in the used flavor, by all means, get used. There are too many deals out there due to the poor economy. (Reiterating what others have said)
The other thing, take the damned motorcycle safety class offered on the base, if you can, after you get your bike. If not, take one elsewhere. While the class was kind of a PITA, it probably saved my ass more than once in the San Diego traffic. Like Eupher said, they're [cagers] out to KILL you!! I STILL use some of the concepts that I learned from that class even while driving my truck. That class STILL keeps my ass out of trouble.
I miss my bike!! :bawl:
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Hell, why not THIS.....
(http://www.360east.com/wp-content/Haya-scooter.jpg)
Oh!!! I thought you'd said, "So, I wanna be a piker"
My bad. :-)
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Hell, why not THIS.....
(http://www.360east.com/wp-content/Haya-scooter.jpg)
Oh!!! I thought you'd said, "So, I wanna be a piker"
My bad. :-)
Only in California......... :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:
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The other thing, take the damned motorcycle safety class offered on the base, if you can, after you get your bike. If not, take one elsewhere. While the class was kind of a PITA, it probably saved my ass more than once in the San Diego traffic. Like Eupher said, they're [cagers] out to KILL you!! I STILL use some of the concepts that I learned from that class even while driving my truck. That class STILL keeps my ass out of trouble.
+1
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Get one of these:
http://www.bikesreview.net/2010/03/honda-cbr-1100-xx-super-blackbird-top.html
I think Honda made them up through the mid 2000's. They sell for around $4000-$5500. I know a guy that picked one up for $3800. :bawl:
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I took the safety class from Harley. Great class. You don't even need a bike as they provide them. That and a trip to the Colorado DMV and I had my endorcement.The classes on Carson were backlogged for six months. I could have gotten on the list for free, being an officer, but my wife and I took the class from the dealer leaving two spots open for enlisted joes to take.
They have an advanced riders course I will prob'ly take this summer as well.
I am leaning towards the Honda chopper. You should read the reviews, they are pretty good.
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Bear in mind, a chopper isn't going to provide any kind of comfort on any sort of trip over a couple of hours.
As far as the course, that's fine and dandy, but you probably missed out a LOT by not having to do the practical riding exercises. That's where I learned the most.
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Bear in mind, a chopper isn't going to provide any kind of comfort on any sort of trip over a couple of hours.
As far as the course, that's fine and dandy, but you probably missed out a LOT by not having to do the practical riding exercises. That's where I learned the most.
Totally agree about the chopper thing. You get your ass perched on one of those paper-thin seats with those slugs pounding away underneath you and you start feeling like hammered horseshit within an hour (or less). Choppers ain't meant to be ridden but for a little while, then it's time to get off the thing, drink some beer, and kick some Peter Fonda ass.
If that's your bag, great. But I'd like to be able to ride a couple hours without going numb.
Here's my bike:
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i317/Eupher6/2003_1919asph.jpg)
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the course we took was two days of classroom work to pass the written test, and four days of riding to pass the riding test.
I amnot interested in getting a sports bike. I've had one and while it was ok, it don't do anything for me. I am looking for something to ride around town, a bar hopper, with the capability when I do want to gofor a longer ride to handle well. I've read pleanty of reviews on various crusiers and it's down to the street bob or the Honda.
I really like the look of the chopper. Take a look at the reviews for it online, and ther is a vid for it as well. I'll still have to do some test riding before I choose.
But, what is it about the concept of the biker lifestyle that appeals to me? I'm not talking about Sons of Anarchy here. Not joining a outlaw biker club. I am getting fed the **** up with todays' life and all the ongoing bullshit I see in the news everyday. When I feel like my own government doesn't give a shit if we win the wars as long as they can score political points off the bodycount, I've just about had enough to say **** You and take the different road.
I got no idea how the guys coming back from Vietnam felt, with all the shit they went through, but I am telling you there are alot of us today feeling that we've been sold out. All I want is the ability to live the rest of my life the way I want to and I see the government getting more and more into my business.
I may want to, this summer, put a few things on the back of my bike and take off for a week, just driving and looking at the sights. Where is America going to be in twenty years?
What do you guys think that the 'biker' lifestyle is about?
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I'm thinking one like this.
(http://kichadinku.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/08_vtx1800f1_blk.jpg)
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Well, the classic biker lifestyle is just what you described, Dutch. **** you, I've had it with your bullshit, I'm my own man and I'll do things MY way. A big independent streak and a willingness and a desire for bugs in the teeth. Usually a helmet is scorned, but there are those who swear by them (I do) and that's okay too.
There are the weekend warriors, the guys who have their day jobs during the week then put on the do-rag and hop on the Harley and head off into the sunset (just as long as he's home by dark, sayeth the wife), immortalized by such recent films as Wild Hogs, starring John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, and Tim Allen.
I felt that way after my first divorce in 1982, and did a LOT of riding all over Texas. It felt good, even being whapped in the neck by a bumblebee at speed. From Ft. Hood I rode all the way out to Ft. Stockton in one sitting and slept under the stars with my .38 at my side in case any critters got too friendly.
It was a great experience and one that I'll always remember.
You owe it to yourself to do what you gotta do, Dutch.
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I bought my motorcycle for more of a utilitarian purpose and it helped save on money for gas. Traffic in San Diego was TERRIBLE when I was stationed there. Then, there was the Coronado Bridge that USED to have a toll on it. Traffic would be backed up the complete length of the bridge and sometimes on to I-5. Most of them were cagers. With a motorcycle, I could split lanes and not have to worry about being stuck in traffic. The cagers always got pissed off about that. Oh ****ing well. I DID have a few weekend getaways throughout SoCal and into Mexico.
Dutch, only YOU can decide what's right for you. That said, if you do intend on doing a lot of riding, get something comfortable. If you plan on taking someone with you, make sure it is comfortable for them.
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I am wondering how much returning war vets had to do with the rise of the biker lifestyle.You first see the 'bikers' in the late 40s and 50s. The guys returning from four years of war would have had a hard time fitting back into society. Even those who did try were never really the same, where they?
My dad was one of the guys who came back from Korea. I see alot of him in Red Foreman from that 70s show. He got married in 1959 and settled into working the ranch, devilering rural mail, and hunting. What he and his friends really enjoyed was coyote hunting using dogs and pick-up trucks. the dogs ran the coyotes down and the trucks followed them, racing across the countryside of the sand hills. Fast Speed, danger, and death. If you would have given them motorcycles they would have been happy.
The stereotypical biker is a vietnam vet. Coming back to the USA and not fitting in at all. The trill of combat being gone, the were looking for a rush, and the brotherhoodthey'd left in combat.
I wonder now how many returning vets from Iraq and Afghanistan will pick up on the lifestyle to fill up the emptiness they feel inside? I know what I feel on getting back is a loneliness from people I can trust, feelings that nobody really gives a shit about what we went through, and the feeling my own government is just playing with our lives. I miss the feeling of combat. It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't been there. I don't want to go back. BUT, I have never felt more alive than then.
I miss my brothers. There are a few guys here at work who where there. Space operations isn't full of combat Infantry types. So, alot of the guys here did their time in Baghdad and didn't go out on patrols every day.
I guess I am looking for somewhere I feel like I fit in and there are people lik me.
Does that make sense?
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I am wondering how much returning war vets had to do with the rise of the biker lifestyle.You first see the 'bikers' in the late 40s and 50s. The guys returning from four years of war would have had a hard time fitting back into society. Even those who did try were never really the same, where they?
My dad was one of the guys who came back from Korea. I see alot of him in Red Foreman from that 70s show. He got married in 1959 and settled into working the ranch, devilering rural mail, and hunting. What he and his friends really enjoyed was coyote hunting using dogs and pick-up trucks. the dogs ran the coyotes down and the trucks followed them, racing across the countryside of the sand hills. Fast Speed, danger, and death. If you would have given them motorcycles they would have been happy.
The stereotypical biker is a vietnam vet. Coming back to the USA and not fitting in at all. The trill of combat being gone, the were looking for a rush, and the brotherhoodthey'd left in combat.
I wonder now how many returning vets from Iraq and Afghanistan will pick up on the lifestyle to fill up the emptiness they feel inside? I know what I feel on getting back is a loneliness from people I can trust, feelings that nobody really gives a shit about what we went through, and the feeling my own government is just playing with our lives. I miss the feeling of combat. It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't been there. I don't want to go back. BUT, I have never felt more alive than then.
Actually, the biker crowd started with the returning WWII vets.
I miss my brothers. There are a few guys here at work who where there. Space operations isn't full of combat Infantry types. So, alot of the guys here did their time in Baghdad and didn't go out on patrols every day.
I guess I am looking for somewhere I feel like I fit in and there are people lik me.
Does that make sense?
Good luck on that, Dutch. I mean that in a serious manner. There is exactly ONE Sailor in my area that has the same or near the same experiences as I have had. He was a year ahead on me in high school and I also ran across him on Recruiting Duty. He even sent a guy up from Denison, TX to Minneapolis so he could join the Navy. I was the one that filled out his DD Form 1966 and "officially" recruited him. NRD Dallas couldn't use him at that time and the kid really wanted to join. You could TRY the local VFW or American Legion. You MIGHT find some brethren there. My local VFW is filled with Viet Nam Vets and older. I recruited the same Sailor I mentioned before into the VFW.
Riding is a lot of fun and you may be involved in another trend. Hard to say.
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I did mention bikers started up in the late 40s, Thor. The Wild Ones, etc.
What about biker fashion, since I am still layed up on bed rest, can't talk, and football had Broncos vs Raiders.
Do you have to dress the part to be the part? AND, what does that even mean, anyway?
Boots and jeans only make sense. For whatever reason engineer boots seem to be the 'biker' boot. I wear a pair of old Infantry boots myself. Steel toe, lug soles, lace up above the ankle. No need to burn your leg on the exhaust.
Same with jeans. I can see the need for something more if you are riding long distance or on a weekend ride, but do you need chaps for bar hopping? I don't think so.
I think you'd almost have to be a fool not to wear either a long sleeved shirt or a leather jacket. I've got a armored brown leather biker jacket to wear on the road.
Now, I wear a helmet. I don't care if anyone else dose, but I desire my skull not to split open if I lay the bike down. It is a nice dull black skorpien with the internal face shield. It is a half helmet and it does have a padded lower neck that is removeable. The face shield retracts inside the dome and is darkened 100% UVF one. Nice.
You always see the guys riding wearing a patched vest, and I am not talking about the Motorcycle club dudes either. Not sure what I'd put on a vest if I ever wear one. Military stuff I assume. There are a few places that deal in full embroidery military biker patches.
I guess you wear what is comfortable. We should plan a few CC biker rides in the future. Hell...we should have a CC patch.
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Do-rags seem to be popular, but you'd never catch me wearing one of those dumbassed things on my head.
You Can't Go Wrong With Leather - but I draw the line at assless chaps. :rotf:
It's all about comfort - and staying warm. :rocker2:
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IMHO there are no "bikers" anymore. Harley has become the bike of choice for McMansion owners and weekened wannabes. Most I met while I was riding just thought it was "cool" to play dressup. :hammer:
Now, the REAL bikers, they tried to chase my rice burner ass down. Key word is tried. :tongue:
BTW, I practially lived on my 83' SECA 900 for nearly 10 years. Best damn bike I ever had even if it was a rice burner.
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:popcorn: Newbie here!! How about an update? No new posts since Dec?
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The whole wife saying she didn't want to be married right now kind of put a crimp into the Motorcycle for a bit. Women
[in general], menopause, and Retirement makes a wicked triple storm of emotions...or so I have been told. Counciling will take the place of wrench turning for themoment.
Luckily the bike has only been put on hold until May, and not cancelled. She also still wants to get a bike, and if she gets her teaching job in Iowa and leaves in June to do it, I will have the bike to keep me warm at night until I retire and move there to be with her, or not.
Bitchslapped for making me get emotional in writing about a ****ing motrocycle, ya dammed noob.
(definately going with the Fury, btw)
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got distracted.
I did take a Fury out on the road the other day for a test drive. ****ing sweet. Smooth and powerful driveand comfortable seating to handlebars. It fits me well.
There are more aftermarket parts coming up on line now as this is year two of the model. The Honda propaganda forum, The Fury Forums, has lot of nice pics of custom jobs. How about adding a 8in rise to the front trees?
Easy Rider, here I come.
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got distracted.
I did take a Fury out on the road the other day for a test drive. ****ing sweet. Smooth and powerful driveand comfortable seating to handlebars. It fits me well.
There are more aftermarket parts coming up on line now as this is year two of the model. The Honda propaganda forum, The Fury Forums, has lot of nice pics of custom jobs. How about adding a 8in rise to the front trees?
Easy Sleezy Rider, here I come.
FIFY, dutch...... :bird:
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:banghead: Sorry,dude! Just trying to join in. Didn't mean to stir the puddin.
Best of luck with your life and bike.
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:banghead: Sorry,dude! Just trying to join in. Didn't mean to stir the puddin.
Best of luck with your life and bike.
Redkatz, don't pay any attention to dutch. He tries so hard to be an asshole, but really, he's big ol' teddy bear. He DOES like to bitch slap folks, but that really doesn't mean a thing, either.
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Redkatz, don't pay any attention to dutch. He tries so hard to be an asshole, but really, he's big ol' teddy bear. He DOES like to bitch slap folks, but that really doesn't mean a thing, either.
Eh...
I am an asshole, and it's not redkatz fault he hit me on a tough day. We are working on it, and we'll just see where it goes. For your info, Thor, sleezy biker babes need luvin too...three...four times a day.
:whistling:
and bitchslaps for all!
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Eh...
I am an asshole, and it's not redkatz fault he hit me on a tough day. We are working on it, and we'll just see where it goes. For your info, Thor, sleezy biker babes need luvin too...three...four times a day.
:whistling:
and bitchslaps for all!
:lol: Well, I know that you've had a lot of practice at being an asshole, but you have yet to meet my level..... :tongue: :fuelfire:
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:lol: Well, I know that you've had a lot of practice at being an asshole, but you have yet to meet my level..... :tongue: :fuelfire:
Oh, jeez.......
You're about as much of a real asshole as I am a Texan.
I dabbled in Texas in 1982, and once in a while, you dabble in assholeishness. But you ain't a real asshole. Hell, for that matter, neither is dutch.
It's simply that once in a while, dutch's ***** hurts.
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Real men ride Busas... :tongue:
(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j358/texascop1/busa1.jpg)
(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j358/texascop1/busa2.jpg)
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Well, at least you've got the color right, TC.
Black. Like my soul. :-)
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It's a proven fact that black is the fastest color. :cheersmate:
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It's a proven fact that black is the fastest color. :cheersmate:
Yup. With black, there's no need to wait for light to refract through the spectrum. It's just zoom. No need to ***** around with colors like "candy apple red" or "lemon yellow."
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Real men ride Busas... :tongue:
(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j358/texascop1/busa1.jpg)
(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j358/texascop1/busa2.jpg)
with Crocs ?!?!?!?!? :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
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Hey, chicks dig dudes on Hayabusas while wearing Crocs.
I think.
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Hey, chicks dig dudes on Hayabusas while wearing Crocs.
I think.
Only to point and laugh at...... :-)
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Phhhhhbt, I was going too fast for them to see! :rocker:
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Phhhhhbt, I was going too fast for them to see! :rocker:
Uh huh....... ::)
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Well, at least you've got the color right, TC.
Black. Like my soul. :-)
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and my coffee.
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It's a proven fact that black is the fastest color. :cheersmate:
Actually blur is the fastest color
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(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DGI50PzaCyE/TUvBKuZ9U2I/AAAAAAAAATU/bal-hyjG4X4/s1600/rightside1.jpg)
shitty concept sketch.
I need to work on Photoshop CS
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No that's pretty good really. The sand box and service ribbons thing is totally working, I like it. :rocker:
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I now haz bike.
(http://i.oodleimg.com/item/2465689628u_4x480x360f?1299766897)
paint job will go on as planned.
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I now haz bike.
(http://i.oodleimg.com/item/2465689628u_4x480x360f?1299766897)
paint job will go on as planned.
Nice!!! I really miss having a bike. But now that I drive a comapny vehicle, I'd rarely have time to ride it.
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This will get me to work and back, plus our group has a rifde almost every weekend so I can get out and do something. Plus, biker chicks dig older guys (or that's what I keep telling myself).
Now that I am to be single again, after 23 years, I am going to have to lower the bar...so to speak.
:-)
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What are the details on the bike? How big is the engine, make/model etc?
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oh, yeah...details.
Yamaha V Star Silverado 1100. It's a used bike, 2009, with 1137 miles on it.
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Awesome.
I like the foot boards. They make a huge difference on longer rides.
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oh, yeah...details.
Yamaha V Star Silverado 1100. It's a used bike, 2009, with 1137 miles on it.
Sounds like you got one that is JUST now broken in. Color me jealous. The little KZ550 I had many years ago I practically stole. It was an 81 model and I bought it in 82 with like 500 miles on it. It had been laid down once and the guy got afraid of it after that. A "high speed wobble". I kept the air in the forks balanced and never really had a problem. I kind of think he was screwing around. But, for $500 at the time, it was a steal. Then it got stolen in 85. :bawl:
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Sounds like you got one that is JUST now broken in. Color me jealous. The little KZ550 I had many years ago I practically stole. It was an 81 model and I bought it in 82 with like 500 miles on it. It had been laid down once and the guy got afraid of it after that. A "high speed wobble". I kept the air in the forks balanced and never really had a problem. I kind of think he was screwing around. But, for $500 at the time, it was a steal. Then it got stolen in 85. :bawl:
yup. Did quiet a bit of study before I got it, they had a 06 with only 187 miles on it, and this one with more. It was a choice between two indentical bikes, but this one has already been 'rode in', so to speak.
It is heavier than I thought it would be, and rides smooth on the streets due to that heavier body. The windscreen sits perfect for me, I can see over itand it knocks the wind right over the top of me. I rode it home yesterday in about 35* weather. Wish I would have worn heavier gloves as the hands got a tad cool, but it was only about 18 miles. Today I'll go for a ride as the weather is going to be in the mid 60s.
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Sweet bike Dutch! Enjoy.
KC
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21st annual Colorado Springs Super Motorcycle Show and swap meet.
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Beautiful day for a ride.
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Beautiful day for a ride.
Outstanding! The only motorcycles you see parked outside of a psychiatrists office belong to the psychiatrist!
I couldn't sleep Saturday night. Went to bed around 1:00 am. Got up at 4:30 am Sunday morning ..... I went for a ride. I LOVE to ride in the dark on our dark country roads. There were a lot of deer out next to the highway so I really had to keep a good lookout but man .... what a way God has given me to clear my head.
Slept like a baby last night.
KC
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Beautiful day for a ride.
Wow... All decked out in leather coat and chaps. Might as well look the part eh Dutch?
I hope you get many happy miles on that bike. I know I miss having one.
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Good for you!! Now enjoy and for God's sake be careful. Lots of moonbats on the road. :cheersmate:
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Nice job, dutch. :cheersmate:
Now put yer ****in' brain bucket on, ya idjit. Do rags won't even clean up your brains off the pavement.
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Nice job, dutch. :cheersmate:
Now put yer ****in' brain bucket on, ya idjit. Do rags won't even clean up your brains off the pavement.
Oh, wear a helmet and vest when I ride. Sitting on the bike in the driveway? not so much.
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189743_10150213942913102_589258101_9191672_1430001_n.jpg)
Gotta wear a reflective vest and helmet on post, you know.
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Oh, wear a helmet and vest when I ride. Sitting on the bike in the driveway? not so much.
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189743_10150213942913102_589258101_9191672_1430001_n.jpg)
Gotta wear a reflective vest and helmet on post, you know.
:cheersmate:
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19*f on the ride into work this morning.
My testicles felt like they were frozen to the gastank. Maybe I should have worn pants.
:whistling:
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19*f on the ride into work this morning.
My testicles felt like they were frozen to the gastank. Maybe I should have worn pants.
:whistling:
:lol: :lol: :rotf: :rotf:
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Yup, assless chaps are a bitch on a cold day..
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Nice job, dutch. :cheersmate:
Now put yer ****in' brain bucket on, ya idjit. Do rags won't even clean up your brains off the pavement.
I'm pretty sure that MILITARY regs require a helmet & vest. I've heard that they won't pay medical if that criteria isn't met. (not REAL sure about that, though)
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We had to wear the helmet, but the vest wasn't required when I was stationed at Ft. Ord.
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Hey Dutch,
When are you going to get the paint job done?
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Back in the early 80's, when I had my bike, they required a helmet on base. Off base, it didn't matter. I can't tell you how many times I saw Sailors & Marines pulled over right outside of the gate, taking their helmet off and strapping it onto their rear seat or whatever. After my bike was stolen, I didn't pay that much attention to the rules and how they changed. I was real bad about not wearing my helmet on short trips, like to the gas station for cigs, etc.
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I'm pretty sure that MILITARY regs require a helmet & vest. I've heard that they won't pay medical if that criteria isn't met. (not REAL sure about that, though)
He said that in Reply #62. :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:
My last stateside assignment was in 1982 and yeah, I saw the same thing you're talking about. Idjits who are wearing their brain buckets drive off post (Ft. Hood, TX), just to pull over and take the damned thing off. :loser:
I ALWAYS wear the damned helmet, unless I'm pulling it into the garage a few feet. If I'm going ANYWHERE on any street, the brain bucket goes on.
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I've but 117 miles on the bike since I picked it up, not counting the miles home from the shop. With snow, rain, cold winds I could have ridden more- but didn't. So far I've put 2.7 gallons in the beast...the day I picked it up.
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It won't be long and we'll be seeing a new dutch ......
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/kevin_cook2/ApeHangers.jpg?t=1301604796)
:lmao:
KC
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Holy shit, KC, I've seen some high bars before, but that guy is practically dangling from the damn things. Little to no leverage for steering.....
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It won't be long and we'll be seeing a new dutch ......
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/kevin_cook2/ApeHangers.jpg?t=1301604796)
:lmao:
KC
HA! Well, I did have a yellow bike once. In colorado, and in a number of other states, it is actually illegal to have apes that are taller than your shoulder. Of course, some of us are bigger than others.
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Sunday's ride.
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Sunday's ride.
Ahhhh. No better way to clear the mind. Great shot.
KC
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Sunday's ride.
:bird: Have I told you lately that I hate you?!?!?!?!? :-) (on the serious side, I'm just jealous.)
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Just a ride sort of day.
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Looks like you have some great places to ride.
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dutch, make you a run down here to Texas and you can go on my annual ride with us. I think we've got about 10 going this year but there's always room for another.
KC
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dutch, make you a run down here to Texas and you can go on my annual ride with us. I think we've got about 10 going this year but there's always room for another.
KC
Where do you ride???
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Where do you ride???
This year we're riding through; Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma then back to Texas.
Last year is was just out to Leakey, TX (great standby ride)
The year before that was New Mexico and Colorado
We've been out to Big Bend twice and over to North Carolina. It's just a bunch of guys who ride a lot and once a year we get together and ride somewhere for a 5 or 6 day run. We'll usually average 500 miles per day. It's a good time.
KC
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KC, sounds like you'll be going right by my place on your ride (69/75) with that route. Let me know if that's true and maybe we can meet up for a beverage.
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KC, sounds like you'll be going right by my place on your ride (69/75) with that route. Let me know if that's true and maybe we can meet up for a beverage.
Thor, our route back is coming from Mena, AR our last night out. We're going to cut west through the Talimena scenic highway over to Hwy 259 then head due south from there. I would love to meet up with you for a cold one but I think we'll be too far east.
KC
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Thor, our route back is coming from Mena, AR our last night out. We're going to cut west through the Talimena scenic highway over to Hwy 259 then head due south from there. I would love to meet up with you for a cold one but I think we'll be too far east.
KC
That's a bummer, but it sounds like a beautiful ride. Enjoy!
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Thor, our route back is coming from Mena, AR our last night out. We're going to cut west through the Talimena scenic highway over to Hwy 259 then head due south from there. I would love to meet up with you for a cold one but I think we'll be too far east.
KC
Yeah, DeKalb, Tx is a bit far away, especially nowadays w/ Obama induced Gas prices. (259 & 82)
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dutch, make you a run down here to Texas and you can go on my annual ride with us. I think we've got about 10 going this year but there's always room for another.
KC
Looks like I will be coming down that way in September.
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Put the new bars and pegs on today, Need to adjust a bit.
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We have a poker run this Sat, Combat Vets Motorcycle Assoc. Chapter 3-2. I'll post a few pics from then.
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Looks like I will be coming down that way in September.
Let me know where you're going to be and if we can meet up for a ride I'm all in!
I just got back from my annual big ride .... 1,470 miles, 4 days, 3 states. Great trip.
KC
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On Saturday, May 14th, the Colorado Chapter 3-2 of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association held it's 6th Annual Open Range Run. The weather was against us, cloudy and cold with a high about 45* and some wind. Hell, there was still snow on the ground in places as about a hundred riders went 200 miles across the plains west of Colorado Springs. We stopped at four places. I started out with the thought I wouldn't have a beer. That lasted until the first stop.
We rolled into the last stop about 3 pm and drank a couple more beers, ate cheeseburgers and bullshitted. I got back to the house (another 35 mile ride) just before the freezing rain came down.
Good times were had by all.
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[we took a vote after the run. Next year we are doing this in June]
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A couple of shots from my ride last week. My trusty steed.
The top one is somewhere along Hwy 7 just south of Jasper, AR and the bottom one is from the top of Mt. Magazine just north of Havana, AR on Hwy 309. Nice ride.
KC
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Hey Dutch?? In your case, shouldn't that say "CHAIRBORNE"?? :fuelfire:
:bolt:
:lmao: :lmao:
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Hey Dutch?? In your case, shouldn't that say "CHAIRBORNE"?? :fuelfire:
:bolt:
:lmao: :lmao:
Er, I think that was KC's bike pic, not Dutch's.
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Er, I think that was KC's bike pic, not Dutch's.
:rotf:
That looks like a bitchslap just waiting to happen. Hey Thor, are you in Pittsburgh too? :lmao:
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Sorry KC........ :thatsright: :blonde: :shucks:
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Sorry KC........ :thatsright: :blonde: :shucks:
:argh:
:-)
Nottaproblem. We all look alike.
KC
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I am chairborne at the moment. :bird: How to you like those engine bars? I looked at them before I went with the ones I put on.
We are headed to Taos for the bikefest.
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I am chairborne at the moment. :bird: How to you like those engine bars? I looked at them before I went with the ones I put on.
We are headed to Taos for the bikefest.
I LOVE the Lindby bars. That is actually my second set on this bike. First ones got a little damaged in 2005 when I went down in Missouri. From what I hear the price of them has dropped substantially too. I paid $300/pair but I hear they are under $200 now. I don't know if that's true or not, I haven't bothered to look them up.
Taos huh? We rode up there 2 years ago. Rode all around Angel Fire, Red River, Taos .... it was really good riding. We rode into Colorado from Chama and made a loop up there.
Enjoy the ride dutch and let me know if you do in fact make it down. We'll make a ride around the lake and drink some beer!
KC
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Dutch,
Any bike looks better with a 20-year old blonde chick with unresolved father issues.
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Dutch,
Any bike looks better with a 20-year old blonde chick with unresolved father issues.
Tru Dat.
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Dutch,
Any bike looks better with a 20-year old blonde chick with unresolved father issues.
Lunch today. She is a brunette though.
:-)
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Snort.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/SMDC-Motorcycle-Association/112060385547717
Yup. Someone said to me that we are not a 'real' motorcycle association until we have a facebook page. Now we have one. Oh...we are NOT associated in any way with SMDC. Really.
Our association has no officers, but if we did the founding four would be:
Dickator for Life: "Borg"
SGT @ Arms: "Thorwald"
Road Capt [rear detatchment]: "Scooter"
Tail Gunner: "Short Round"
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We have no mandatory meetings, but if we did there would be a mandatory HooterBurger Monday Meet at 11.30 at the Citadel.
We have no bylaws, but if we did the first one would be : No Quibbling
We really have no clue.See More
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395 miles from Colorado Springs to the Western Edge of the Sandhills of Nebraska. Quite a ride.
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Headed out from Gordon.
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Back at the house after 1050 miles.
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Damn, dutch, after that many miles in the saddle, my ass would've died and fallen off. :lmao:
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Damn, dutch, after that many miles in the saddle, my ass would've died and fallen off. :lmao:
There wasn't enough hot water in the hotel to make my tush feel better after riding a horse through the pinepple fields for 2.5 hours.... :bawl:
1000+ miles on the backend of a motorcycle and I would be in traction for 6 months!!! :o :o :o
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It was 384.6 miles door to door. Then I rode another 90+ miles around Nebraska.
I have learned a couple of things.
Pack light (as you see)
Back support (moved the pack to the passenger seat to give me some)
Dress in layers (65 mph in 60* weather is still GD cold)
The seat is very comfortable but I need my bars moved back about 2 inches. I will put 4 inch risers on the tree, and that should bring them back enough not to put strain on my neck.
Next weekend (4-5 June) is a short 280+ mile ride to Taos.
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Sturgis, LOTS of pictures. Please.
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Sturgis, LOTS of pictures. Please.
oh yes. Very much so.
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The SMDC-MA (see facebook) is our unit's unofficial Motorcycle group. We are sending one of our members to Alaska on his bike, linked into a GPS tracking system starting today. We will be uploading messages from him as the 3000+ one way ride continues from Colorado Springs to Fairbanks and then on to the Artic Circle.
I would suggest if you have info for John on places to visit or just words of support, visit the site and message him.