Motorcycle Riders

[Antonio519]

tfw can't ride (well I can but its such chit weather)

[ctgblue]

If you're going to buy a Harley calendar (those of us who ride and like them) buy it at Wal Mart, not online.

[FartExplosion]

Not in the market for a bike right now, but I'll get one for sure once I'm done with Uni.

Something I've noticed in Australia is that there aren't many Hondas for sale. The weirdest thing. You'd think there'd be tons of them. There's also a lot of GS500s and KLR650s going for sale for some odd reason.

[darkninja67]

What are your thoughts on the new Honda CB 1000R?

Also, anyone looking for good leather jacket/suit hangers get the Pit bull hangers when they go on sale at SBTG, grabbed 2 for 10 bucks each and they are SOLID.

[BlackJack619]

Best part about Southern California is all year is riding season.

[DMC707]

2004 Fatboy for me, along with twin Honda CRF-450X's - one a dual sport, and one modded into a GP terrorizer. -- need 48 more posts to post pics

[bee su]

im not even sure if i ever posted pics in the kd thread. pls get warmer soon. will probably trade it in this year also.

[BlackJack619]

After a year of riding I am finally take the CSMP course, mostly so I can avoid the test at the dmv and I am hoping it will lower my insurance rates

[S0Jack3d]

My first bike. Victory Vegas 8-ball with Highball handlebars.

[ivojara]

OK, it looks like a dirt bike but it's more a city bike.

[ILLuSioNzX]

IN on this thread, I've just listed my 2007 R6 for sale but have finished preparing my 2007 GSXR750 for this years track season.

[BBTruck]

2004 Fatboy for me, along with twin Honda CRF-450X's - one a dual sport, and one modded into a GP terrorizer. -- need 48 more posts to post pics

We can relate - I'm done with those days unfortunately (house > toys).

2009 Fatbob is a great cruiser. I don't know performance now but it was a stage 1 Eagle kit. They call it a cruiser, open it up and hold on - real heavy.

[bee su]

just went to check out a gsxr 750. price was good and seemed fine in the ad. got there and found several electrical problems among other problems. mechanically it seemed fine. people need to be more descriptive and honest in the ads. but i get why its done. would have took it on the spot if it was right.

rip my journey for my 600cc+ bike.

[Rogar1]

Victory Kingpin is also best brand Motorcycle. But I ride the Best cruiser: Harley-Davidson Low Rider S.

[A-DzO]

[Antonio519]

Took a pic of my gf's dads Harley

[guest89]

What are your thoughts on the new Honda CB 1000R?

Also, anyone looking for good leather jacket/suit hangers get the Pit bull hangers when they go on sale at SBTG, grabbed 2 for 10 bucks each and they are SOLID.

I think its a good looking bike even in its stock form. There may even be one in my future a few years down the road.

just went to check out a gsxr 750. price was good and seemed fine in the ad. got there and found several electrical problems among other problems. mechanically it seemed fine. people need to be more descriptive and honest in the ads. but i get why its done. would have took it on the spot if it was right.

rip my journey for my 600cc+ bike.

I'm not very mechanically inclined so I'm not comfortable buying a used bike from a private seller. Dealership I trust or no deal for me.

[thisisqueenc]

wow. nice bike.

[ScottsdaleDream]

slow and gay

a few more upgrades since this pic

[iwanagetbig]

sup brahs... 08 cbr600rr rider here. anyone have advice on converting it to a streetfighter..? got in an accident recently and front end got pretty smashed in... it was my fault, so im having to deal with the repairs now

[Wazooty]

So I'm about to do my on road MSF test to get my license. I have zero riding experience, so those 10 hours will be all the experience I have when I go to get my first bike. While there is a dealer that has the bike I'm interested in 15 minutes away (suzuki vstrom 650xt), they appear to all be very new 2018-2019 models and are more expensive. On the flip side, there's a 2017 model I'd like but it's at a dealer an hour away.

Is riding my first bike an hour into/through a busy city with only the training course under my belt a good/bad idea? I suppose I'll have a better idea once I complete the course. Part of me thinks I'd like nothing more than to have an excuse to ride it. Part of me thinks I should ease into it. I imagine there will be some highway involved from the place an hour away. Though I suppose I could use the avoid highways option on google maps.

[ctgblue]

So I'm about to do my on road MSF test to get my license. I have zero riding experience, so those 10 hours will be all the experience I have when I go to get my first bike. While there is a dealer that has the bike I'm interested in 15 minutes away (suzuki vstrom 650xt), they appear to all be very new 2018-2019 models and are more expensive. On the flip side, there's a 2017 model I'd like but it's at a dealer an hour away.

Is riding my first bike an hour into/through a busy city with only the training course under my belt a good/bad idea? I suppose I'll have a better idea once I complete the course. Part of me thinks I'd like nothing more than to have an excuse to ride it. Part of me thinks I should ease into it. I imagine there will be some highway involved from the place an hour away. Though I suppose I could use the avoid highways option on google maps.

If you are uncomfortable with it, get a friend, with experience, to ride it home for you. This friend will also be able to notice anything weird with the bike during an hour long ride.

[darkninja67]

Anyone riding yet?
We about to hit spring soon here in NE. New tires going on my bike soon, then riding again.

[bee su]

we almost there boyos. did a few things to my bike past few days. took off most of the fairings and repainted. most of the white parts now gloss black. i couldnt take off the tank cover. my damper had security screws that i couldnt take out. i really wanted to change out the air filter and paint the cover. i did install steel braided lines and bled them in. feels firmer by just pressing the lever. didnt get a chance to ride and test it out yet. but looks and feels good.

[ohiostate124]

Weather is looking real good here next week.

I getting that itch to get something new. Really tempted by the new Goldwing.

[darkninja67]

Goldwing? srs?
Anyone in New England?
bee su, get some Vesrah or ebc pads now

[daisbest]

been out of the game for about 4 years now, I had a 05' R6 and I've been looking at the 2015 R1's lately, I haven't seen any for sale locally yet but im hoping they'll turn up in the spring, sucks cuz all my friends have sold their bikes so i'd be solo, but I still think i'll have fun riding alone

[bee su]

rode around for about 10 miles yesterday. pretty cold but still wanted to. braking wasnt what i was expecting in the beginning. its ok. i must have gotten some liquid on the rotor or pads or something.was cleaning it too before. it got better the more i kept braking. probably cooking it off or adding pad material back to the rotor. its def much better than before now without the old rubber lines. much firmer squeeze at the back end since it doesnt flex like before. never tried ebcs even though everyone raves about them. ill check em out on the next set.

[Uber_Dad]

Oh yeah that time of year is almost here!! Pretty sure I will be taking a ride this week.

[Wazooty]

My bike (first one) should be getting dropped off at my place sometime this week, depending on how long it takes dealer to get license plates on it.

Excited as hell, but just going to take my time getting used to it in slow nearby neighborhoods before doing anything serious.

While it will no doubt be lots of fun, I got it to do chit with. Don’t care about speed or wheelies or any of that. Got an ADV bike, but I kinda approach it with the sensibilities of a heavy duty, load bearing scooter, in terms of utility. Gets me and my stuff where I need to go. Only reason I even decided to get a bike was because of how well ADV bikes matched with what I wanted functionally (and looks) wise; if they weren’t a thing I doubt I’d even want to ride in the first place.

If anyone in/around Boston sees a total noob (I took the course but still) on a white Suzuki V-Strom 650, it’s probably me.