Just wondering how many ride Motorcycle?
The season has changed, spring is here and the bike is back on the road.
Its kinda' funny, especially on leg day "being barely able to walk out of the gym", and have people just watch as I struggle to get a leg over the bike.
Anyone else get to balance their way home on two wheels after the Gym?
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03-31-2007, 08:05 PM #1Registered User
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The Gym and Motorcycles...
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03-31-2007, 08:30 PM #2No longer in denial
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Never too late to start
For my birthday earlier this month I completed a riders course and got my license. I'm riding my neighbors bike as often as possible and shopping for my own.
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03-31-2007, 08:45 PM #3Registered User
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03-31-2007, 09:39 PM #4Registered User
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I got an '05 Sporty, but I don't put too many miles on it. I have yet to take it to the gym. Its usually a weekend evening ride around town thing for me.
So...I say to a friend that I can't eat what she eats because "I eat funny". So she says "what does funny taste like?". So I say "Like rubber chicken".
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03-31-2007, 10:05 PM #5Registered User
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Interesting topic. I had slowed down my workouts the last couple years because I had gotten really into riding and track days. I just decided this year to get back into hard training to get back in shape and actually put motorcycling on the back burners once again. I even had 2 bikes at one point where one was dedicated strictly for trackdays...an 05 Ducati 749R. I've sold that since I started working out again, but got to keep her older sister (aka my street only bike):
Sorry about the sucky picture quality.I believe and therefore I do.
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04-01-2007, 03:33 AM #6Get Pumped!
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Yeah I've ridden to the gym a few times on the bike. I don't like it though because I have to carry things and workout gear is not good in a crash. I try to keep the 2 activities seperate.
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04-01-2007, 04:20 AM #7Registered User
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Originally Posted by sdnatural
How come it still has training wheels?
My son and I ride go-karts together but I've never taken one to the gym.Hang up and drive. Slower traffic move right.
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04-01-2007, 04:24 AM #8Registered User
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NICE bike sdnatural...just love the ducatis! Hopefully one day I will own one. Right now I ride a Honda CBR600.
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04-01-2007, 05:09 AM #9SRSGRL'S #1 FAN
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Here is my DRZ
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UP the IRONS!
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04-01-2007, 06:52 AM #10Registered User
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I ride to the gym and evrywhere else I can. Live on the bike in the summer.
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04-01-2007, 07:04 AM #11Registered User
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Interesting name (Northumberland) since I live in Northumberland, Pa.Originally Posted by Northumberland
I ride a Harley but I've yet to get it out of the garage. I don't like riding cold in my old age.
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04-01-2007, 07:16 AM #12Registered User
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It's been over thirty years since I've ridden a bike - was a Honda 450. Powerful enough for me at the time and was my main ride spring, summer, fall AND winter. But don't think I can do that now with the low pain tolerance I've developed...
I've been thinking wistfully again about riding - and have been thinking about the Harley Nightster. It's got noise, it's got power, and I think it's got some style.
What do y'all think? What would you put this aging hipster on if you had a choice?
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04-01-2007, 07:30 AM #13Pump junky
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you bet!
I ride to the gym and every where I can. Got a Harley Davidson FXDX. It is my other love besides lifting. I take a trip every year on it, last year went to Chicago at the end of Sept, 300 mile trip for me. Ended up having to ride back in a down poor 3/4 of the way in 54 degree temps, no rain gear, just leathers. I actually liked it!! go figure. There was 3 of us and we got a youthful rush out of doing it. Crazy!!!
starting over!!!!!!!!!!
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04-01-2007, 07:33 AM #14Tired of being lied to
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Had a nice triumph but sold it. I just could not ride any longer because of the many idiots on the road now a days.
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04-01-2007, 07:40 AM #15Registered User
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Yeah I know what you mean about the IDIOTS. coming back from the gym last may I am going 60mph on a two lane hwy. lady (delivering pizzas) pulls out in front of me. she couldnt of timed it better if she was trying. t-boned her, bent my bike in half and broke my leg. a few plates and eight screws later I am probally lucky to be alive. this was my second near death accident on two wheels, cant seem to stop riding though.Originally Posted by resurrected
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04-01-2007, 08:30 AM #16Registered User
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I used to have an FXD Super Glide back when I was younger, (age 62). Rode it from Pa. to Sturgis, SD; WY; CO; etc. Only to have some idiot in a pick up run a red light and total it and nearly me with it. Now with one less leg and a few more years on me, I have to settle for a lighter bike. I now ride an '05 Sporty.Originally Posted by Charger
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04-01-2007, 08:37 AM #17Registered User
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My bikes were: 1965 Honda 150cc, Honda 350cc Scrambler, 1973 Kawasaki 500cc, 1976 Kawasaki 900cc, 1991 Harley Sportster, 2000 FXD Super Glide, and 2005 Sportster.Originally Posted by FittyFour
It's been over thirty years since I've ridden a bike - was a Honda 450. Powerful enough for me at the time and was my main ride spring, summer, fall AND winter. But don't think I can do that now with the low pain tolerance I've developed...
I've been thinking wistfully again about riding - and have been thinking about the Harley Nightster. It's got noise, it's got power, and I think it's got some style.
What do y'all think? What would you put this aging hipster on if you had a choice?
It doesn't really matter what you ride, I was happy with all of them.
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04-01-2007, 08:49 AM #18Pump junky
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I bet the 900 Kaw was the fastest!! I have had a Honda and a Suz. also before I finally seen the light. My next bike will be a bagger, a Harley bagger that is.
starting over!!!!!!!!!!
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04-01-2007, 09:04 AM #19Registered User
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You lose........ The 500cc Kaw was the fastest. It was a two stroke triple cyl. If you hit the power band from 3000 -9000 rpm it would literally sweep you off the seat. But the 900cc had the best top end. I had it up to 135mph with another gear to go and chickened out.Originally Posted by Charger
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04-01-2007, 09:13 AM #20Hammering the Steel
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Motorcycles
While this bike is never ridden to the Gym, my passion for riding is what keeps me going to the Gym
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04-01-2007, 09:15 AM #21Registered User
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Nice bikes guys!
I'm addicted to riding, commute every day rain or shine ~80 miles a day round trip. Really saves on the fuel bill (((Cummins turbo diesel 4x4 - 20 MPG, BMW 650GS - 67 MPG)))
Two weeks ago I had my last warranty visit scheduled with the dealer, made it weeks in advance. Figured that by the time the visit was made the weather would be fine.
That morning....2 degrees F !!! Half way to work (20 miles) I had to stop for coffee and a warm up.
Another 20 miles South and the temp was hovering just below 20F. That was a "brisk ride"...
At least I've got heated hand grips. "yah' like that helped at that point"...
In the pic, I'm the guy in black on the right. Was doing an off road rally at Americade last year.
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04-01-2007, 05:47 PM #22Registered User
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Just turned over 50,000 miles on my Harley Electraglide last week but I can't ever remember riding it to the gym.
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04-01-2007, 07:28 PM #23Registered User
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woohoo!!!
A topic that fits my current life to a "T"
To answer the question, If it's not raining, I'm riding. I take a backpack to work with me that has my gym clothes, lunch, snacks, two shakers with pre/post wo drinks, a 2.2l jug of water and at times my laptop too (damn thing weighs a ton).
My Current street bike is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR-600. Bought it brand new and it has just about 9k miles on it.
2005 Suzuki GSXR 600
Before that I rode about 7k street miles on my 2004 Suzuki GSXR 600, which got turned into a race-only bike. Raced with WERA for about 2 seasons. I still have it and am not sure if I'm going to do any racing this year or not. For those that care, I will be at the MotoGP race this year at Laguna Seca!!!
2004 GSXR 600 Street
2004 GSXR 600 Deals Gap
2005 GSXR 600 Race Prepped
And 5 years ago last September I bought my very first Motorcycle. A 1997 Honda CBR 600F3. I rode this bike 17k miles the first year I had it. Ended up putting 32k miles on it before I sold it. Best trip I had on it was with a group of 6. We left Northern Kentucky (Florence to be exact), Rode all the way to Portland, ME and back in 8 days. 2600 mile trip! Even went up Mt. Washington on it. Had a lot of good riding on it. Got quite a few "rain" miles on that one too.
1997 Honda CBR 600F3
Heading for Maine
Top of Mt. Washington
Now, in that last picture I'm the "Big Boned" guy on the far right. 6' ~230lbs. Motorcycles are a large part of why I started slimming down. Got tired of being the fat guy in the leather suit!! I weigh about 50lbs less right now!
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04-01-2007, 08:06 PM #24Registered User
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I've noticed for some time that there seems to be a "link" between bodybuilders and motorcycles...
This weekend my wife and I attended a "women's expo" mainly just to talk with some of the exhibitors to see if they would be interested in having booths at our bodybuilding show next year. I explained to my wife when we got there that I had always envisioned having a Harley Davidson Dealer selling HD clothing at our show as I felt it would go over well with the bodybuilding crowd. As it turned out there was a HD dealer at this show with a fantastic display trailer overflowing with HD clothing and accessories plus several hot bikes parked in front. While they may have not been getting much attention at this women's expo show they were interested in our show because I think they too know there is a "link"
Wait'll next year... varrooom
nuff said...Holder of 4 National NPC Weight Class Titles in 4 different weight classes... all with perfect scores
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04-02-2007, 05:37 AM #25Registered User
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My ride.
First time attaching pic so I hope it works.
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04-02-2007, 07:17 AM #26Registered User
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I ride my 1999 HD FXDX everyday weather permitting. It is interesting try to saddle up after a ME squat day.
Big guys squat...deep, nuff said.
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04-02-2007, 07:17 AM #27Registered User
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OK, I'll do some pics too. A couple are the same bike with different paint. After all, I had that one for 16 years.
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04-02-2007, 07:30 AM #28On the way back.....
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My Custom by manufactured by Pro One in California
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04-02-2007, 08:06 AM #29Is it summer yet?
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No pics handy, but I ride an 02' HD Road King. Had it since new, and have been riding since I'm, well, since I'm just about old enough to walk, LOL.
But yeah, I can relate. I ride from about now, through Decmber to work, gym, just about anywhere. It CAN be tough after a rough morning of squats or deads to throw the leg over the bike, let alone support the 750lb monster, LOL.Steve
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04-02-2007, 08:30 AM #30Registered User
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Lets see if this works.
Never too late to start
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