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weak_link 08-04-2010 10:47 AM

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I'm giving serious thought to selling both my superbike and the supermoto to by a KTM Adventure. Being 6 hours into 'The Long Way Round' isn't helping.

Resipsa 08-04-2010 11:53 AM

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http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...y=mod_mostview


unbelievable.

HK3- 08-04-2010 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa (Post 940972)

Rider is lucky to be alive. No helmet laws in Indiana, right?

Resipsa 08-04-2010 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 940976)
Rider is lucky to be alive. No helmet laws in Indiana, right?

Think he was actually riding in SD. No helmets laws there, and not wearing one. Probably there for Sturgis.

HK3- 08-04-2010 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa (Post 940985)
Think he was actually riding in SD. No helmets laws there, and not wearing one. Probably there for Sturgis.

Just the thought of a canoe laying in the road or coming at you like a missile while on a bike..... terrible.

Pass 08-04-2010 02:03 PM

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Finally getting around to posting up some pics of my sled. It's an '05 Boulevard c50 (with the c90 -1500- final drive). She's been ridden hard and long and is on her second motor now (bad master barring in the first one). Over 65k miles on 'er now.

http://volusiaowners.com/gallery/image.php?pic_id=1642
http://volusiaowners.com/gallery/image.php?pic_id=1643

Who says road trips are hard?
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attach...1&d=1280951877

This is one that was taken several years ago (before I bobbed the bike) on our way to Green Bay... I've found this photo all over the web since then lol. My buddy took it with his high speed shutter. You can hardly tell that we're moving... but we're really going about 80mph. Great pic!
http://jaycepatterson.com/Pics/album...0744.sized.jpg

floydpink 08-04-2010 04:52 PM

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This was a good friend of mine and fraternity brother. Won't stop me from riding, but saddens me a great deal and is the 5th friend I have lost to drunk drivers hitting motorcycles.

http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articl...9468464586.txt

Resipsa 08-04-2010 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink (Post 941379)
This was a good friend of mine and fraternity brother. Won't stop me from riding, but saddens me a great deal and is the 5th friend I have lost to drunk drivers hitting motorcycles.

http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articl...9468464586.txt

Sorry for your loss Reminds me how truly lucky I was back in June

icehog3 08-04-2010 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink (Post 941379)
This was a good friend of mine and fraternity brother. Won't stop me from riding, but saddens me a great deal and is the 5th friend I have lost to drunk drivers hitting motorcycles.

http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articl...9468464586.txt

So sorry to hear this, Pete.

floydpink 08-04-2010 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 941512)
So sorry to hear this, Pete.

Thanks Tom, and Vic as well.

Man, 4 kids left without a father makes you really wonder if it was his time.

I can't stand drunk drivers.

weak_link 08-04-2010 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink (Post 941608)

I can't stand drunk drivers.

+1 That's just horrible. :|

scottfish 08-06-2010 06:37 PM

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As of five pm yesterday I am a motorcycle owner again. Picked up a 1972 CB350. Can't wait for the inspection so I can ride.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_2842.jpg

floydpink 08-06-2010 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scottfish (Post 944339)
As of five pm yesterday I am a motorcycle owner again. Picked up a 1972 CB350. Can't wait for the inspection so I can ride.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_2842.jpg

Congrats. Classic ride.

weak_link 08-06-2010 07:16 PM

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Great bike, congrats!

Careful with those brakes, all the 350's I've ridden feel like they have oak blocks for brake pads. :p

GolfNut 08-06-2010 07:18 PM

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While we are currently bikeless right now, I have full support from Sweetie for a Honda VTX1300 whenever we can coincide a good deal with available funds!

I'm ready for a cruiser at this stage of life. My last Bike was a 1995 Ducati 916 I bought from my FIL's estate. Sweet bike for sure, but way too uncomfortable. I got to where I would just rather drive a car. Cramped hips, sore back, etc. We bought my wife a Honda Rebel to ride along with, and she enjoyed it for a while but she's lost vision in her left eye and was just not comfortable on the bike anymore.

One day, the planets will align and I'll pick up a cruiser. Hopefully by next years' Sturgis!

scottfish 08-06-2010 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by weak_link (Post 944364)
Great bike, congrats!

Careful with those brakes, all the 350's I've ridden feel like they have oak blocks for brake pads. :p

Thanks for the heads up. I just got insurance today and the line at Secretary of State to register it was outlandish, so I won't be legit until Monday. Aside from testing it out in low gears around my subdivision tomorrow, I will not be doing any riding until I take the 4 mile trek to the Honda Dealership for a full inspection.

I bought her w/ full expectations of having to do some work and replace some worn parts. Since I decided to buy a vintage bike, the CB350 was my target (albeit not red). This one kind of fell in my lap and the price was right. It is pretty darn near original though, so I am happy.

weak_link 08-07-2010 01:45 AM

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Sounds like you have the perfect mindset for that fine moto. Enjoy brother.

markem 08-07-2010 01:42 PM

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One's ability to ride in the rain may vary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KycZk1M7g24 :jd

HK3- 08-16-2010 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 899125)
Rolled Spiff out for a bath today. Thought I'd post a few pics to keep this thread alive.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...Picture317.jpg

My favorite... people always ask "What's wrong with your bike?" Gotta love the chatter of a dry slipper. :)
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...Picture318.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...Picture319.jpg

Waiting for the late evening so I can go out for a ride. Too hot to ride in the middle of the day. :td

Only had this bike a few months and just put it up for sale today. Short lived, I know. Time to move on to something newer.

Volt 08-16-2010 12:27 PM

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No scoot :( In the shop getting a rear tire, the front slammed, and handlebars with more pull back. I NEED a second motorcycle.

GreekGodX 08-16-2010 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 955155)
Only had this bike a few months and just put it up for sale today. Short lived, I know. Time to move on to something newer.

Any discounts for the Michiganders? :r I got $500 and lots of cigars. Plus a water damaged Ipod Touch :D

HK3- 08-16-2010 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX (Post 955203)
Any discounts for the Michiganders? :r I got $500 and lots of cigars. Plus a water damaged Ipod Touch :D

:r:r I think you may be just a little short. ;) Maybe you can work something out with the Honda up a little higher in the thread. Plus, he's closer to you.

GreekGodX 08-16-2010 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 955213)
:r:r I think you may be just a little short. ;) Maybe you can work something out with the Honda up a little higher in the thread. Plus, he's closer to you.

Agreed plus your bike would lead to my immediate death :td

lawman 08-16-2010 02:07 PM

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If I wasn't so old and fat I'd love to try out of the crotch rockets pictured on this thread. They look absolutely awesome and, from what I read in the mags, run like scalded dogs. However, I'll stick to my '07 UltraClassic. It seems that, no matter where I go, I never seem to have enough room in my saddlebags to bring along my troubles and worries.

Virginia_Ghost 08-16-2010 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt (Post 955167)
No scoot :( In the shop getting a rear tire, the front slammed, and handlebars with more pull back. I NEED a second motorcycle.

If the urge gets too bad, come by and take your pick of any of mine, Volt.

Volt 08-16-2010 04:31 PM

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Thanks Brother, but:

1. One too tall
2. The other too fast

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Originally Posted by Virginia_Ghost (Post 955354)
If the urge gets too bad, come by and take your pick of any of mine, Volt.


scottfish 08-18-2010 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 955213)
:r:r I think you may be just a little short. ;) Maybe you can work something out with the Honda up a little higher in the thread. Plus, he's closer to you.

You are in the right price range. Although once I see my first mechanic bill, I fear I'll have double that into her.

HK3- 08-20-2010 04:11 AM

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Going shopping today. Hope I'm not tempted by the beauty. ;)

weak_link 08-20-2010 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 960093)
Going shopping today. Hope I'm not tempted by the beauty. ;)

Oh look, something shiny!! I'll take it!!!! :D

Good luck, what are you looking for again?

HK3- 08-20-2010 06:20 PM

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Success! I took the old Duker in for a trader and got what I wanted for it. :banger

This new one is crazy nuts with gobs of torque and hp. My wife new it right away when I picked her up from work and she said I had a glow. :D

I will take some pictures tomorrow.

weak_link 08-20-2010 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 960696)
Success! I took the old Duker in for a trader and got what I wanted for it. :banger

This new one is crazy nuts with gobs of torque and hp. My wife new it right away when I picked her up from work and she said I had a glow. :D

I will take some pictures tomorrow.


There is no way you can leave it like that. What did you get man????!!!!!

Volt 08-20-2010 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by weak_link (Post 960701)
There is no way you can leave it like that. What did you get man????!!!!!

:tpd:

HK3- 08-20-2010 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by weak_link (Post 960701)
There is no way you can leave it like that. What did you get man????!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Volt (Post 960726)
:tpd:

Alright... I am uploading a few pictures now.

HK3- 08-20-2010 07:38 PM

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http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...icture2394.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...icture2395.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...icture2396.jpg

newcigarz 08-21-2010 05:12 AM

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Wow! Very nice!

Volt 08-21-2010 08:40 AM

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Definitly looks like a go fast. Keep the rubber side down in the turns.

weak_link 08-21-2010 09:11 AM

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Wheelie for safety, Hal. Besides, your front tire will last longer. :p

Nice ride, I see you can't get the Ducati out of your blood either. Hell, I named my cat 'Desmo' 13 years ago. :r :r

HK3- 08-21-2010 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt (Post 961096)
Definitly looks like a go fast. Keep the rubber side down in the turns.

Amazing what 8 settings of traction control will do for a bike. On 8, you can go around a turn, punch it, and the throttle will automatically back off if the wheel slips the slightest bit. On setting 1, you can mash the throttle and it will allow you to go off road and hit trees. :D

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Originally Posted by weak_link (Post 961122)
Wheelie for safety, Hal. Besides, your front tire will last longer. :p

Nice ride, I see you can't get the Ducati out of your blood either. Hell, I named my cat 'Desmo' 13 years ago. :r :r

So far I've been very impressed with their bikes. I like the feel and I've always ridden 4 strokes on the dirt so this is right up my alley for torque.

Resipsa 08-21-2010 06:02 PM

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Nice looking bike, but not my style. :tu

newcigarz 09-11-2010 02:43 PM

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Scumbags try to steal motorcycle at Deals' Gap.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618432


http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...351aaf4364.jpg

newcigarz 09-19-2010 05:41 PM

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http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6967407/?ref=nf

:r:r:r

SNKBYT 09-19-2010 06:38 PM

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2001 SUZUKI INTRUDER 1500VL (& its for sale)
http://treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/1952137717.html

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/MC2.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/MC3.jpg

HK3- 09-20-2010 11:25 AM

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Put a K&N filter in at the end of last week. Need some hidden cash or some sweet talking to the wife to get me some new pipes. :D Got a buddy coming into town with his harley next week to do some riding with me.

Thrak 09-20-2010 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3- (Post 994843)
Got a buddy coming into town with his harley next week to do some riding with me.

Thats gotta look funny haha...


If any of you guys are in/near Atlanta, come check out the WERA Grand National Finals at Road Atlanta... got my invite to run 2 classes this year, yay!!

http://maps.wera.com/schedule/gnf.asp

HK3- 09-20-2010 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrak (Post 994852)
Thats gotta look funny haha...


If any of you guys are in/near Atlanta, come check out the WERA Grand National Finals at Road Atlanta... got my invite to run 2 classes this year, yay!!

http://maps.wera.com/schedule/gnf.asp

I will ride with anyone. Did a ride a few weeks back with a guy on a 70's CB200. :D

Why is it that the Harley guys never wave when you pass them? Guess it's a Harley thing, gotta own one to be in the club?

Volt 09-20-2010 01:54 PM

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I have to admit, I'm getting pretty tired of waving. Arround here it can get to be 5 or 6 times a mile. But then, I never claimed to be very social to start with.

HK3- 09-20-2010 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt (Post 994998)
I have to admit, I'm getting pretty tired of waving. Arround here it can get to be 5 or 6 times a mile. But then, I never claimed to be very social to start with.

I hear ya. It does get old having to costantly wave.

HK3- 09-29-2010 07:19 AM

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It rained over the weekend so it fudged up our riding plans. My buddy ended up staying a day extra just so we could go for a nice day ride. We did a little over two hundred miles yesterday and ended up going down to Helen, GA for lunch and a cold one. The high yesterday was seventy-five so it was perfect riding weather. Stopped at the top of some mountain for a scenic view. It was a great day.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...cture095-1.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...Picture092.jpg

HK3- 10-26-2010 07:32 AM

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Bump.

Anyone been riding lately or has the colder weather put the old two wheeler to rest for the season?

Anyone got any new toys or accessories?

hammondc 10-26-2010 07:48 AM

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Nope. I have always been scared of them. However, my dad is about to buy an HD Heritage Softail Classic and I fell in love with a Superglide that the dealership had in pre-owned stock. I am sorta kinda kicking around the idea of taking the riding class to see how it goes.


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