Motorcycle Thread.. - Page 9

weak_link · 08-04-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

I can't stand drunk drivers.

+1 That's just horrible. :|

scottfish · 08-06-2010, 07:37 PM

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.

floydpink · 08-06-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scottfish

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.

Congrats. Classic ride.

weak_link · 08-06-2010, 08:16 PM

Great bike, congrats!

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

GolfNut · 08-06-2010, 08:18 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!

scottfish · 08-06-2010, 09:16 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.

weak_link · 08-07-2010, 02:45 AM

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

markem · 08-07-2010, 02:42 PM

One's ability to ride in the rain may vary

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

HK3- · 08-16-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Rolled Spiff out for a bath today. Thought I'd post a few pics to keep this thread alive.

My favorite... people always ask "What's wrong with your bike?" Gotta love the chatter of a dry slipper.

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

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, 01:27 PM

No scoot

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

GreekGodX · 08-16-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

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?

I got $500 and lots of cigars. Plus a water damaged Ipod Touch

HK3- · 08-16-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Any discounts for the Michiganders?

I got $500 and lots of cigars. Plus a water damaged Ipod Touch

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, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

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

08-16-2010, 03:07 PM

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, 03:59 PM

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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, 05:31 PM

Thanks Brother, but:

1. One too tall
2. The other too fast

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Originally Posted by Virginia_Ghost

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

scottfish · 08-18-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

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, 05:11 AM

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

weak_link · 08-20-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

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

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

Good luck, what are you looking for again?

HK3- · 08-20-2010, 07:20 PM

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

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.

I will take some pictures tomorrow.

08-06-2010, 07:37 PM	#162
scottfish Poser Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Posts: 22 Trading: (2)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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. __________________

08-06-2010, 08:16 PM	#164
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, 08:18 PM	#165
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, 02:45 AM	#167
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, 02:42 PM	#168
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 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, 01:27 PM	#170
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.

08-16-2010, 03:07 PM	#174
lawman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 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.

08-20-2010, 05:11 AM	#178
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Going shopping today. Hope I'm not tempted by the beauty.

08-20-2010, 07:20 PM	#180
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Success! I took the old Duker in for a trader and got what I wanted for it. 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. I will take some pictures tomorrow.