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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #50 on: March 18, 2011, 04:47:24 PM »
What are the details on the bike?  How big is the engine, make/model etc?
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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #51 on: March 18, 2011, 06:08:56 PM »
oh, yeah...details.

Yamaha V Star Silverado 1100. It's a used bike, 2009, with 1137 miles on it.
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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #52 on: March 18, 2011, 06:51:27 PM »
Awesome.

I like the foot boards.  They make a huge difference on longer rides.
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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #53 on: March 18, 2011, 10:34:19 PM »
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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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #54 on: March 19, 2011, 09:11:34 AM »
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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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #55 on: March 19, 2011, 09:37:16 AM »
Sweet bike Dutch!  Enjoy.

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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #56 on: March 19, 2011, 10:13:39 AM »
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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #57 on: March 20, 2011, 08:37:34 PM »


Beautiful day for a ride.
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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #58 on: March 21, 2011, 08:47:09 AM »


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.

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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #59 on: March 22, 2011, 05:41:25 PM »


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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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #60 on: March 23, 2011, 01:17:37 AM »
  Good for you!! Now enjoy and for God's sake be careful. Lots of moonbats on the road. :cheersmate:

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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #61 on: March 24, 2011, 11:56:18 AM »
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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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #62 on: March 24, 2011, 12:04:45 PM »
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.



Gotta wear a reflective vest and helmet on post, you know.
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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #63 on: March 24, 2011, 12:08:09 PM »
Oh, wear a helmet and vest when I ride. Sitting on the bike in the driveway? not so much.



Gotta wear a reflective vest and helmet on post, you know.

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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #64 on: March 24, 2011, 02:27:52 PM »
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.

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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #65 on: March 25, 2011, 05:56:20 AM »
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.

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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #66 on: March 25, 2011, 01:50:33 PM »
Yup, assless chaps are a bitch on a cold day..
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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #67 on: March 27, 2011, 07:21:09 AM »
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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« Reply #68 on: March 27, 2011, 07:24:18 AM »
We had to wear the helmet, but the vest wasn't required when I was stationed at Ft. Ord.
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« Reply #69 on: March 27, 2011, 07:24:59 AM »
Hey Dutch,

When are you going to get the paint job done?
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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #70 on: March 27, 2011, 07:29:18 AM »
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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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #71 on: March 28, 2011, 03:01:36 PM »
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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Re: So, I wanna be a biker.
« Reply #72 on: March 31, 2011, 02:59:23 PM »
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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« Reply #73 on: March 31, 2011, 03:52:41 PM »
It won't be long and we'll be seeing a new dutch ......



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« Reply #74 on: March 31, 2011, 04:25:27 PM »
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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