Motorcycle Thread.. - Page 7

weak_link · 08-04-2010, 10:47 AM

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.

08-04-2010, 11:53 AM

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

unbelievable.

HK3- · 08-04-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resipsa

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

unbelievable.

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

08-04-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resipsa

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.

weak_link · 08-06-2010, 07:16 PM

Great bike, congrats!

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

scottfish · 08-06-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by weak_link

Great bike, congrats!

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

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.

GolfNut · 08-06-2010, 07:18 PM

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!

weak_link · 08-07-2010, 01:45 AM

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

markem · 08-07-2010, 01:42 PM

One's ability to ride in the rain may vary

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

Volt · 08-16-2010, 12:27 PM

No scoot

In the shop getting a rear tire, the front slammed, and handlebars with more pull back. I NEED a second motorcycle.

Virginia_Ghost · 08-16-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volt

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

Thanks Brother, but:

1. One too tall
2. The other too fast

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virginia_Ghost

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

Volt · 08-21-2010, 08:40 AM

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

weak_link · 08-21-2010, 09:11 AM

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

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

HK3- · 08-21-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volt

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by weak_link

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

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

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.

08-21-2010, 06:02 PM

Nice looking bike, but not my style.

newcigarz · 09-11-2010, 02:43 PM

Scumbags try to steal motorcycle at Deals' Gap.

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

newcigarz · 09-19-2010, 05:41 PM

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

Volt · 09-20-2010, 01:54 PM

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.

08-04-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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.

08-04-2010, 11:53 AM	#2
Resipsa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...y=mod_mostview unbelievable.

08-06-2010, 07:16 PM	#6
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Great bike, congrats! Careful with those brakes, all the 350's I've ridden feel like they have oak blocks for brake pads.

08-06-2010, 07:18 PM	#8
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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!

08-07-2010, 01:45 AM	#9
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Sounds like you have the perfect mindset for that fine moto. Enjoy brother.

08-07-2010, 01:42 PM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,602 Trading: (47)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. One's ability to ride in the rain may vary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KycZk1M7g24 __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-16-2010, 12:27 PM	#11
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. No scoot In the shop getting a rear tire, the front slammed, and handlebars with more pull back. I NEED a second motorcycle. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

08-21-2010, 08:40 AM	#14
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Definitly looks like a go fast. Keep the rubber side down in the turns. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

08-21-2010, 09:11 AM	#15
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Wheelie for safety, Hal. Besides, your front tire will last longer. Nice ride, I see you can't get the Ducati out of your blood either. Hell, I named my cat 'Desmo' 13 years ago.

08-21-2010, 06:02 PM	#17
Resipsa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Nice looking bike, but not my style.

09-11-2010, 02:43 PM	#18
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Scumbags try to steal motorcycle at Deals' Gap. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618432

09-19-2010, 05:41 PM	#19
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6967407/?ref=nf

09-20-2010, 01:54 PM	#20
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.