Motorcycles: I'm in love....and it feels so right

[Onkel Neal]

Her name is Wendy and she is a beaut. :ping:
http://www.moto-dude.com/images/V-Stro2.jpg

[mcf1]

I can fully understand why you're in love with her.
Here are wht my beautys look like (sorry had no time to take pics)
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3087/8m3cabriozg7.gif
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5923/1197762625bmwf650gs081br8.jpg

[HunterICX]

Thats a really nice bike Neal :up: good choice!

To Do List:

1: Get my Motorbike license

2: Get the Yamaha XT660Z Tenere :cool:
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2066/2008xt660ztenerecolourwsh7.jpg

HunterICX

[Venatore]

I woulden't even know how to turn a motorbike on :oops:

Nice pictures Mr Stevens :yep:

[Stealth Hunter]

I've also fallen in love:

http://www.ultralightflyer.com/airshow-snf05/images/snf05-1/eindecker.jpg

It's a top-notch Eindecker Model I.

[jpm1]

yellow and black that fits well together

[kiwi_2005]

But, but, it's a ... Japanese ?! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/Spider-Hulk/GWXforum/Smileys/shocked.gif

Yeah, I pictured Neal riding those Harley Davidson cruising bikes - probably one of the best inventions Americans have invented, HD are beautiful bikes.

Mind you that Jappa is not bad looking either.

[STEED]

Her name is Wendy (http://www.moto-dude.com/vstrom.htm)and she is a beaut. :ping:

You dirty old man, I've seen programs where men lick and kiss the motorbikes & cars. Even get married to them, next weeks episode women fondling the Elfie Tower. :huh:


Only pulling your leg Neal. :lol:

[bradclark1]

Her name is Wendy (http://www.moto-dude.com/vstrom.htm)and she is a beaut. :ping:
I'd have thought you a hoggish type person Neal. Not necessarily Harley (outrageously expensive) but the style.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Nice Neal, drive careful though :yep:


RDP

[Skybird]

Submarines. Tanks. flightsims. Helosims. Motorbikes .

Is there anything, just something in the world you do not make a website about?

A next thing to come in general section forums will be "kitchen tips, and recipes".

:p

[Onkel Neal]

But, but, it's a ... Japanese ?! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/Spider-Hulk/GWXforum/Smileys/shocked.gif

Yeah, I pictured Neal riding those Harley Davidson cruising bikes - probably one of the best inventions Americans have invented, HD are beautiful bikes.

Mind you that Jappa is not bad looking either.

Harleys? Nah, those are for people who want the image. I'm all about function and engineering. Plus, and no offense to Harley riders out there, H-D has become the Starbucks of motorcycles, IMO. :dead: Way overpriced for what you get and every Yuppie on the planet seems to have one.


Submarines. Tanks. flightsims. Helosims. Motorbikes .

Is there anything, just something in the world you do not make a website about?

A next thing to come in general section forums will be "kitchen tips, and recipes".

:p

Ha! If you only knew ;) Seriously, though, MC page isn't really a website, just a photo collection online for my MC buddies to read.

Actually, I do manage a kitchen cabinet website (http://www.cuttingedgeinnovations.biz/index.html), does that count? :rotfl:

[Skybird]

After so many years, I should have known it... :-?

[SUBMAN1]

I want one! Too bad my wife would never go for it. :cry:

-S

[Kapitan_Phillips]

and it feels so right

Neal, all due respect, but I dont think we want to hear about how your bike gives you that...funny feeling. :rotfl::rotfl:

[FAdmiral]

I would love to have my 1969 Honda 350 back but riding it the way I want
is another story !! I really enjoyed running down a curvy 2 lane road about
40 mph with the wind in my hair BUT with traffic the way it is and the GA helmet
law (you MUST have one) makes that impossible.....Ohhhh Wellll !!!

JIM

[Fish]

That bike is ok, but the color.................yikes.:dead:

[Jimbuna]

You just can't beat the feel of that pulsating feeling when you mount her.....the bike I mean http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6324/uowyaydh5wc2zm2.gif

Never went beyond the Honda CB500 Four myself, but appreciated the experience and the feeling of freedom you got on a warm summers day http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[Hakahura]

I hear what your sayin' Neal.
Nothing wrong with that special bond between man and his motorbike.

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8253/vfrms5.jpg

This ones mine

[Hakahura]

Bike fans.....

If you've had your head in the sand
Tommorrow is the Mugello GP

http://www.motogp.com/

And the Doctor's on form :up:

[nikimcbee]

Her name is Wendy (http://www.moto-dude.com/vstrom.htm)and she is a beaut. :ping:

Do you need a u-boat decal for it? U-96? U-552? U-47?;) :hmm:

(Dirt from bumper not included)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9562/imag0066mm8.jpg (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5826/imag0065iw2.jpg (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/)

[SUBMAN1]

Her name is Wendy (http://www.moto-dude.com/vstrom.htm)and she is a beaut. :ping:
Do you need a u-boat decal for it? U-96? U-552? U-47?;) :hmm:

(Dirt from bumper not included)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9562/imag0066mm8.jpg (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5826/imag0065iw2.jpg (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/)I love the fish! I should use that one!

-S

[Dan D]

I really like those pics, Neal.
"What do you mean: "Cut your hair?" :-)
http://www.moto-dude.com/images/Image0006.JPG

http://www.moto-dude.com/grfx/Image0005.JPG

http://www.moto-dude.com/images/V-Stro2.jpg

[Sailor Steve]

Looks good, Neal! I'm still trying to get the money together to get my old '82 Kawi up and running again - I'm hoping to ride her down to the meet in October.

Harleys? Nah, those are for people who want the image. I'm all about function and engineering. Plus, and no offense to Harley riders out there, H-D has become the Starbucks of motorcycles, IMO. :dead: Way overpriced for what you get and every Yuppie on the planet seems to have one.
Couldn't have said it better myself. Harleys are heavy, slow and clunky, and don't even think about riding one across the country. They're to be seen and heard on, nothing more. "But mine goes to eleven."

A great quote from Neil Armstrong, which I saw on a TV show about rollercoasters, of all things: "The only things that compare to flying a jet fighter are a good rollercoaster and a good motorcycle."

And as for comparing bikes to women, I've always remembered this exchange from an old LA Law episode:
Harry Hamlin shows up riding a brand-new hog.
Susan Dey: "I've never seen you with something that powerful between your legs before."
Harry Hamlin: "That's because I've never been on top of anything this responsive before!"

[Thunder]

Motorcycles:rock::rock::rock:

The demise of my last one...(we have "informal taxi's cruising our roads and the licences of their owners are just as informal, this guy decided he wanted to be on my side of the road, +- 85kph)
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1271/dpmc87az2.jpg
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/6240/dpmc80co3.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8334/dpmc86fu7.jpg



i missed her a hell of a lot :cry:, now i recently got a new love, she's a bit rough around the edges but i'm giving her a major facelift...:)
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/6567/bmw1wk3.jpg

[HunterICX]

:o Damn, thats some damage there.
where you alright?

HunterICX

[AVGWarhawk]

I love croch rockets better then the Harleys. Cruising is nice but blowing down the road on a sports bike is much more exhilarating!!! Nice bike Neal. Thunder, if you do not mind, when the face lift is done on that bike can you post some picks? Looks like a very fun project bike.

[Thunder]

:rotfl:18 bones and counting including c2(neck). But 100% now tho, just the cold can be a beach.Still got plates in the arms and jaw and pin in the leg.:D

Cheers,Gonna do some work on her this weekend. She's just got new clothes(paintjob), will post as it progresses:up:

[Oberon]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Norton-850-commando.jpg/800px-Norton-850-commando.jpg

If I could, I would :up: Love the early makes, Nortons, Triumphs, BSAs :D Got a real throaty roar on them :rock:

[AVGWarhawk]

:rotfl:18 bones and counting including c2(neck). But 100% now tho, just the cold can be a beach.Still got plates in the arms and jaw and pin in the leg.:D

Cheers,Gonna do some work on her this weekend. She's just got new clothes(paintjob), will post as it progresses:up:


Ouch!!! After all of that and you still want to get up on your horse and ride? Please send your progress on the old BMW. I really like the style and looks of the older bikes.

[Koondawg]

I just added this beauty to our family a week ago....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/koondawg/motorcycle%20pics/vt7505.jpg

[Onkel Neal]

Nice!

[Reece]

Yeh Me & the missus will just keep ridin me crappy old BMW K100LT ... and loving it!:yep:

[Madox58]

I'm a Triumph Guy myself.

Sold all my early Triumphs and got this '05 SpeedMaster.


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n12/privateer_2006/05_Speedmaster.jpg

[Hakahura]

Hey bike fans, can you believe it?

Moto GP race day again tommorrow!

My money's on Rossi again despite his poor qualifying.

[Madox58]

Here's the wifes '04 America

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n12/privateer_2006/04_America.jpg

[Jimbuna]

That's a real beauty mate :rock: ....in fact it's better than yours :lol:

[UglyMowgli]

My friend with her dog and motocycle
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5556/fredtoronto5uq6.jpg

and during the winter she store the Suzuki in her house (in the dinning room, the dream of many mens)
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3500/tuedmonton3nc9.jpg

[Onkel Neal]

MSgalileo, wow, I wish American women were like your friend. I would be glad to go get the groceries for a woman who kept her Suzuki in the house. :ping:

[UglyMowgli]

She is French and Canadian and she lives in Edmonton.
She store the Suzuki in the house just to preserve it from the low temperature (-15/-20°C) during the winter and because if she had to pay for a stroage at the Suzuki dealer the price is too high for the service.

[Lurchi]

Today i exchanged my beloved Kawasaki -which has been with me for almost 12 years- for this baby ...
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/2561/suzi1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/suzi1.jpg/)
a Suzuki GSXR-1300. I was unsure if i should get another sportsbike or something more comfortable.
After a 2.5 hr test ride however i was amazed how easy to drive and relaxing this bike is ...

except during a very short sprint on the Autobahn where she showed just a bit of her potential :yep:.

I will remember my old Ninja forever though (the red one in the background). I hope she will serve her new owner as good a me.

[Onkel Neal]

Ooooh! The Mighty Busa, nice!!! Wish I lived near you.

Wow, I saw the title of this thread and my name, and thought "what have I done now?"

Thankfully, it's aboot MCs.

Four years and 47,000 miles later and I'm still smitten. Rode 250 miles today for BBQ.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=5674

[TarJak]

If it was your mom and dad's BBQ I don't blame you.

[Lurchi]

Thanks a lot Neal! It is nice to see that you use your V-Strom for what it was made -> Touring :up:.

47000 miles in for years is an really a feat ... i drove half of that in 12 years. The Busa is the same age as your bike i think (2008?) and has only ~3600 miles on it. Its owner was an older guy who exchanged her for the exact opposite - a VN800 Chopper.

I hope that my Suzuki is as reliable as yours, sadly i have to wait 2 weeks now before i can pick her up.

Ooooh! The Mighty Busa, nice!!! Wish I lived near you.You may try her during the next Euro Subsim meet. :yep:

[geetrue]

You can't be serious neal!

Give her up before it's too late ...

All Ms Suzuki wants is your gas money, toll booth money, DMV money, insurance money and that's just the start of a bad relationship.

Give her up it's not too late :yep:

[Onkel Neal]

All Ms Suzuki wants is your gas money, toll booth money, DMV money, insurance money


and a great deal of my time on sunny warm days!:shucks:

[gimpy117]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/551183_3446873125787_1089427425_33354641_197367425 6_n.jpg

as you may know, I'm still tooling around in my 73' CB 450

got caught in a rain storm tonight as well...ugh

[Onkel Neal]

Today i exchanged my beloved Kawasaki -which has been with me for almost 12 years- for this baby ...

a Suzuki GSXR-1300. I was unsure if i should get another sportsbike or something more comfortable.
After a 2.5 hr test ride however i was amazed how easy to drive and relaxing this bike is ...

except during a very short sprint on the Autobahn where she showed just a bit of her potential :yep:.

I will remember my old Ninja forever though (the red one in the background). I hope she will serve her new owner as good a me.

How's the bike running, Lurchi? I bet you have been riding it a lot.

Great machine, Gimpy :)

[Wolferz]

Ya gonna kick Neal some ad money there, Sizzle chest?
:-?

[Harvs]

I have never fallen in love with one but i have fallen off a couple.

[Schroeder]

@Wolferz
Have you reported it?

[Jimbuna]

@Wolferz
Have you reported it?

Everything is sorted....cheers peeps :cool:

[Harvs]

So was the tank thing spam?

[Sailor Steve]

Well, he posted the same thing in 20 different threads. I'd say that qualifies. :sunny:

[Eichhörnchen]

http://i.imgur.com/sMyNwbO.jpg "I'm in love.... and it feels so right it can't be wrong... can it?" (Harvs)

[Aktungbby]

^Headed for brokeback Mtn? Ewe 'ave a Baaaad-aß day mate!:O:

[CTU_Clay]

Hey Neal;

What a beauty "The Wendy". :up:

A ride out to Bellville with her, and a steak at the "Silver Saddle", would make for a perfect date. Of course, you would have to put up with my drooling over your young date instead of my Silver Saddle steak. :har:

Clay

[em2nought]

Takes me back to they days or yore in the Holy Loch. They called it Boooaaat Ops in their very best Billy Goat Gruff impersonation for a reason. We were mortified. :03:

[Onkel Neal]

Yes, I could go for this;
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/could-suzuki-use-the-sv650-for-a-neo-retro-revival-of-its-line-up-106641.html

http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/could-suzuki-use-the-sv650-for-a-neo-retro-revival-of-its-line-up_2.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

Looks like fun!

[HunterICX]

Yes, I could go for this;
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/could-suzuki-use-the-sv650-for-a-neo-retro-revival-of-its-line-up-106641.html



Retro seems to be hot these days

Yamaha's XSR700

http://i.imgur.com/1D29wNb.jpg

[Onkel Neal]

Man, that looks great! :o

Wish they would move the pegs a little lower and farther forward.

[HunterICX]

Forgot about the bigger brother the Yamaha XSR900 (sadly though the pegs are in the same position as the XSR700)

http://i.imgur.com/AXpcwlz.jpg

[nikimcbee]

[insert Gaidos waitress joke here]:D

[Onkel Neal]

insert..what? :Kaleun_Crying:

Those Yammies look perfect, really, that's what I want a bike to look like, not some over expensive, faster than any human needs, sport bike with $4000 of plastic that I will break.

Would be nice to have the pegs where an old guy could relax his knees. But they look great.

[HunterICX]

Those Yammies look perfect, really, that's what I want a bike to look like, not some over expensive, faster than any human needs, sport bike with $4000 of plastic that I will break.

Would be nice to have the pegs where an old guy could relax his knees. But they look great.

They're basically re-designs of the MT07 and MT09 (known as the FZ07 and FZ09 in the US) to give it the sport heritage look which imo looks way better :yep: so yeah as you've said it they look great, especially in that colour.

Good news for me is that we got both of them in the rental fleet so...I'd hope one is parked at my office soon so I can give it a spin :D

[HunterICX]

http://i.imgur.com/DJeSpDD.jpg?1

I do love my job :D:yeah:
with just 480km on the dial I added an extra few before the day was over during my break :cool:

[Onkel Neal]

One of my bikes, a rare and funky 1985 Suzuki Madura 1200, was making an odd ticking/scraping noise. Then I could see the coolant level was dropping while the engine oil was turning a chocolate brown color.

I thought: water pump bearing. I pulled the crankcase cover and saw something no man ever wants to see.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOLV7wndHzk

http://moto-dude.com/madura/waterpump3.jpg

.

http://moto-dude.com/madura/waterpump4.jpg

[HunterICX]

Yeah that'll make your heart skip a beat :o

It's one way of the ol gal to tell you it's time for some fresh oil, coolant and a shiny new part :D

[em2nought]

Stop buying the coolant with pebbles included, or strain it with a coffee filter. :03:

[Onkel Neal]

Back in business!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUbfozyOERI&feature=youtu.be

[HunterICX]

Awesome! :up:

Apart from the new pump she looks to be in good shape and sounds like it too.

[Onkel Neal]

http://a57.foxnews.com/images.foxnews.com/content/fox-news/auto/2018/07/30/harley-davidson-reveals-its-first-electric-adventure-and-streetfighter-motorcycles/_jcr_content/article-text/article-par-2/inline_spotlight_ima/image.img.jpg/612/344/1532961745872.jpg?ve=1&tl=1

Well, now when you come back out of the bar the bikes won't have a puddle of oil, but a puddle of battery acid.

I kinda like the Streetfighter model, though, not bad, and great name.
http://a57.foxnews.com/images.foxnews.com/content/fox-news/auto/2018/07/30/harley-davidson-reveals-its-first-electric-adventure-and-streetfighter-motorcycles/_jcr_content/article-text/article-par-3/inline_spotlight_ima/image.img.jpg/612/344/1532961771497.jpg?ve=1&tl=1

Article (http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/07/30/harley-davidson-reveals-its-first-electric-adventure-and-streetfighter-motorcycles.html)

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[Jimbuna]

Batman would look cool on that bottom model :cool:

[Onkel Neal]

Yankee Busa Bros rejoice!
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI) has confirmed that U.S. market production of the Hayabusa sport motorcycle continues uninterrupted. Production of European specification Hayabusa models has been discontinued due to Euro 4 emission regulations. This situation, and resulting media reports, may have caused confusion and misunderstand among U.S. consumers, media, and dealers.

Commenting on the status of the iconic sports motorcycle, Kerry Graeber, Suzuki’s Vice President, MC/ATV Sales and Marketing, said the following, “From its inception 20 years ago, the iconic Hayabusa motorcycle has been a visually- and technologically-stunning representation of Suzuki’s commitment to motorcycle performance. Literally tens of thousands of riders have owned this beloved model and it continues to be sought after even today. GT riders, drag racers, and customizers worldwide are obsessively devoted to the Hayabusa and we are looking forward to continuing its legacy. Suzuki Motor Corporation’s commitment to this model means a new generation of motorcyclists can experience the unmatched performance and style that the Hayabusa is known for globally.”

http://www.roadracingworld.com/RFS/images/2018/12/13/68b10f72-9a6d-4100-85fd-316cf4311c95.jpg?size=630

[Mork_417]

The modern Gold Wing. :haha:

Seriously, very attractive bike.
However, not very track oriented unless the track is straight. :D

[Onkel Neal]

Well, after 10 years and 69,000 great miles, I sold my V-Strom 650... and picked up a new V-Strom 1000. All the nimbleness with tons of torque.

http://moto-dude.com/vstrom1000a2.jpg

[Schroeder]

Nice. :D

[Jimbuna]

Very nice but you be careful how you ride that beast old timer :03:

[Onkel Neal]

Man, the skill level of the trials riders is off the charts. I have trouble just putting my kickstand down at times :k_confused:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=20r9qigdeO4

[Mork_417]

They make the whole balancing act look a lot easier than it really is.

I wonder what kind of weight those bikes have, and would be curious to know how tight that yoke is. If the yoke has the same resistance as a normal dirt/street bike, that's even more impressive!


Also, kick stands are over-rated. :D

[nikimcbee]

Very nice but you be careful how you ride that beast old timer :03:


Ditto.


Maybe it's timne to get one of these:


https://www.monsterscooterparts.com/media/catalog/category/1730.jpg


Does suzuki make one?

[nikimcbee]

Here we go. Actual photo of motodude.


https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1z43muPetNc/hqdefault.jpg

[Onkel Neal]

Warning: this can happen to you! Be wary of entering a V-Max gravitational field.

Nice machine, I always like the Max.

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2019/06/18/the-impulse-v-max-buy-everything-happens-for-a-reason/

There on the side of the road was motorcycle with a “For Sale” sign posted in the lawn beside it. Out of idle curiosity, I pulled over for a closer look and much to my surprise was the brawny-as-a-buffalo shape of a Yamaha V-Max. There was an immediate disturbance in the Force.

https://2yrh403fk8vd1hz9ro2n46dd-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2019-2002-v-max-impulse-buy-5.jpg

[Mr Quatro]

My local store is only two miles away ... this might work :yep:


Porsche's luxury electric bikes are coming out this spring

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/porsches-luxury-electric-bikes-are-coming-out-this-spring/ar-BB1egDqU?ocid=BingNews

Porsche has launched a couple of other electric vehicles alongside the Taycan Cross Turismo, but they're of the two-wheeled variety. The luxury automaker has debuted two electric bikes inspired by the Taycan, both of which feature full-suspension carbon-fiber frame and Magura brakes. They're also equipped with components, including their motors and gear shifting systems, manufactured by Japanese bicycle industry giant Shimano. Porsche says they were made to complement the Cross Turismo, which has a rear carrier that can accommodate up to three bicycles.

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB1egBme.img?h=880&w=1438&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=503&y=239

[Onkel Neal]

$9000 bicycle? Better be careful where you park it.

[Mr Quatro]

$9000 bicycle? Better be careful where you park it.

Your right! I forgot to read it all the way down to the price ...

Here's what I need ... but is this the right thread? :hmmm:

Only $2,200

https://sc04.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1ZU7PX79E3KVjSZFrq6y0UVXar.jpg


I couldn't find one about electric vehicles :o

[Commander Wallace]

My local store is only two miles away ... this might work :yep:


Porsche's luxury electric bikes are coming out this spring

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/porsches-luxury-electric-bikes-are-coming-out-this-spring/ar-BB1egDqU?ocid=BingNews





No thanks. For that kind of coin, I could buy a decent touring cruiser motorcycle. I will be in the market for one this spring as my motorcycle group does some intermediate runs of about 300-500 miles in a day. My cruiser gets to feel a little cramped after that many miles in spite of a plush aftermarket saddle and high end highway pegs.


They hope to resume their runs after a year long hiatus because of Covid concerns.


The Yamaha V-max engine ( V-4 ) can be found in the Yamaha Royal star line of Touring Cruisers in addition to the incredible V-max. The cams in the Royal Star line are different that that found in the V-max to optimize mid range torque more suited to touring and towing a small camper or luggage carrier. They run great but the 4 carburetors are really tough to work with and synchronize.



If I had a spare $ 60,000, this is what I would want. The T-rex Campagna is a 3 wheel " auto car " which is considered a motorcycle / trike. It features a 4 cylinder in line motorcycle engine. For that kind of coin, I'm wondering why they didn't put in an efficient all aluminum 4 cylinder car engine and drive system.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BDpq7sN6j4

[mapuc]

When it comes to motorcycles I have seen some models I would love to build-each of them is in scale 1:4 and 1:6.

Markus

[HunterICX]

Sold my Triumph Tiger 800XC in Feb 2020, then the lockdowns happened and it was overdue to get something new and today picked up my Guzzi V85TT :D :



https://i.imgur.com/6QeN3Af.jpg

[Skybird]

Sold my Triumph Tiger 800XC in Feb 2020, then the lockdowns happened and it was overdue to get something new and today picked up my Guzzi V85TT :D :



https://i.imgur.com/6QeN3Af.jpg

^ The forward pointing lance tip above the front wheel is to hunt low flying pigeons for dinner, yes?

[em2nought]

Enduro for on road and off road?

[Onkel Neal]

Nice,

[August]

Sold my Triumph Tiger 800XC in Feb 2020, then the lockdowns happened and it was overdue to get something new and today picked up my Guzzi V85TT :D :



Nice! :up:

[Commander Wallace]

Very nice bike. :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:Awesome.

[HunterICX]

Thanks :)



^ The forward pointing lance tip above the front wheel is to hunt low flying pigeons for dinner, yes?


Instant road trip snacks! :O:


Enduro for on road and off road?


More like Adventure all road, so goes well on as off the road but not the extreme mudding you'd do with a dirtbike or enduro.


Nice,


The bike company I work at changed from Yamaha to the Vespa Group last year so we're now dealing in Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi bikes :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

Nice looking bike Wim :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Commander Wallace]

The bike company I work at changed from Yamaha to the Vespa Group last year so we're now dealing in Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi bikes :yeah:


Do you have any preferences with regards to specific manufacturers or types of bikes ? I rode dirt bikes, 2 and 4 strokes when I was young and also enduro's. Today, It's strictly cruisers for me with some creature comforts, for long runs.

[Onkel Neal]

The bike company I work at changed from Yamaha to the Vespa Group last year so we're now dealing in Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi bikes :yeah:

The Guzzi V7 was on my love list a few years back. I just need more than 65HP, though.
https://images.piaggio.com/motoguzzi/vehicles/gu3213770ycp00/gu3213770ycp03/gu3213770ycp03-01-m.png



Also been in love with the Triumphs and Ducati (needs a rear fender, though) scramblers.


Wish Suzuki would make a bike like this.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/91/40/34/914034fd84876d1d9cc9ff7224a12e11.jpg

[Commander Wallace]

The Guzzi V7 was on my love list a few years back. I just need more than 65HP, though.

65 HP is decent power. You need a good torque rating too, though. It all depends on if you have a shaft, belt or chain drive system though. Rear wheel HP is what matters.

You lose in the area of 25 % of your total power with a shaft drive.
You lose about 10 % with a belt drive.
You lose about 2% with a chain drive.

All of these power conveyance systems have their virtues.

Subtract those percentages from your total power and you have a final power curve. Factor in the weight of the bike and rider and you have what is used in the aircraft industry, a thrust to weight ratio. In this case, a weight to a rear wheel horsepower figure.

I have an old Honda Shadow 700 with 11,000 original miles on the odometer that produces 62 gross horsepower and 45 lb feet of torgue, and is shaft driven. Using the formula I mentioned, it has roughly 45 horsepower at the rear wheel. It easily kept up with Harley's and the others and easily cruised at 75 MPH or better. It also turned in 61 miles per gallon of gas as well while cruising at those speeds and had very low emissions. The carbs were fine tuned, however. What more can you ask for.

[HunterICX]

Do you have any preferences with regards to specific manufacturers or types of bikes ? I rode dirt bikes, 2 and 4 strokes when I was young and also enduro's. Today, It's strictly cruisers for me with some creature comforts, for long runs.


Types of bikes it comes down to Adventure or All-Road bikes.

They're for me comfortable to ride and with how there's sometimes nothing but a gravel road to get where I need to go I can just continue on not needing to worry it can't do the job. Also I'm a sucker on the looks when it comes to Adventure bikes.


What brought me to the Guzzi V85TT was the looks and the comfort of the bike, I tried a test ride in December and I was pretty much sold when I returned to our main office with it.



When it comes to the manufacturers , I've owned a Yamaha, a Triumph and now I got myself a Guzzi so I'm not sticking to a brand. All that matters to me is the looks of the bike and that they have a reliability standard.


Which means HD and BMW can go suck it! :O:




The Guzzi V7 was on my love list a few years back. I just need more than 65HP, though.




Also been in love with the Triumphs and Ducati (needs a rear fender, though) scramblers.


Wish Suzuki would make a bike like this.



Triumph makes really nice looking scramblers, I prefer adventure bikes myself to ride but I do enjoy seeing the classics brought back.

https://images.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/media-library/images/motorcycles/modern-classics/my21/dr-ds-d74%20-%20scrambler%201200/family%20page%20images/scarmbler-1200-xc-family-promo-955x537.jpg

[Commander Wallace]

Types of bikes it comes down to Adventure or All-Road bikes.

They're for me comfortable to ride and with how there's sometimes nothing but a gravel road to get where I need to go I can just continue on not needing to worry it can't do the job. Also I'm a sucker on the looks when it comes to Adventure bikes.


What brought me to the Guzzi V85TT was the looks and the comfort of the bike, I tried a test ride in December and I was pretty much sold when I returned to our main office with it.

When it comes to the manufacturers , I've owned a Yamaha, a Triumph and now I got myself a Guzzi so I'm not sticking to a brand. All that matters to me is the looks of the bike and that they have a reliability standard.

Which means HD and BMW can go suck it! :O:


Admittedly, I have never tried the adventure bikes like you have, Then again, I don't have access to them like you do. :O: I think they are styled great. I have no doubt the engineering in them is also sound and you can go anywhere with yours. :yep:

For me, riding upright all day on your bike would be problematic. I guess it's all in what you like and are comfortable on. I would never put down Harley's and or their drivers. However, I have the tank off of an Ultra Classic Harley. It is a motorcycle that easily exceeds $ 30,000 dollars. In looking at the tank, the welds stick up 3/8 of an inch. :doh:

Not to be rude but the welds look like they were done by blind workers in a third world country. Those welds would have never passed quality control in Japan or on a Triumph Motorcycle and many other manufacturers. Keep in mind, this is on a motorcycle that is better than $ 30,000 dollars. This says nothing of some of the deficiencies in the Harley engines. Most consumers demand better quality.

I was once asked at a motorcycle rally what I thought of Harley's. I responded, they make great expensive t shirts. :haha: My comment wasn't well received. However, it's evident Harley is selling a culture, not quality motorcycle. That being said, I have seen some awesome Harley's. A friend of mine has FXR's and Dyna Wide Glides in fantastic shape. They look and ride like they are brand new. The question is, are they worth the exorbitant prices that are being asked for them ?

Only the individual motorcycle rider can answer that question.

[Gorpet]

The Guzzi V7 was on my love list a few years back. I just need more than 65HP, though.
https://images.piaggio.com/motoguzzi/vehicles/gu3213770ycp00/gu3213770ycp03/gu3213770ycp03-01-m.png



Also been in love with the Triumphs and Ducati (needs a rear fender, though) scramblers.


Wish Suzuki would make a bike like this.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/91/40/34/914034fd84876d1d9cc9ff7224a12e11.jpg

Well,You might as well start traveling and giving us a motolog everyone.Is trying to catch.Itchy Boots this year.

[HunterICX]

Admittedly, I have never tried the adventure bikes like you have, Then again, I don't have access to them like you do. :O: I think they are styled great. I have no doubt the engineering in them is also sound and you can go anywhere with yours. :yep:

For me, riding upright all day on your bike would be problematic. I guess it's all in what you like and are comfortable on. I would never put down Harley's and or their drivers. However, I have the tank off of an Ultra Classic Harley. It is a motorcycle that easily exceeds $ 30,000 dollars. In looking at the tank, the welds stick up 3/8 of an inch. :doh:

Not to be rude but the welds look like they were done by blind workers in a third world country. Those welds would have never passed quality control in Japan or on a Triumph Motorcycle and many other manufacturers. Keep in mind, this is on a motorcycle that is better than $ 30,000 dollars. This says nothing of some of the deficiencies in the Harley engines. Most consumers demand better quality.

I was once asked at a motorcycle rally what I thought of Harley's. I responded, they make great expensive t shirts. :haha: My comment wasn't well received. However, it's evident Harley is selling a culture, not quality motorcycle. That being said, I have seen some awesome Harley's. A friend of mine has FXR's and Dyna Wide Glides in fantastic shape. They look and ride like they are brand new. The question is, are they worth the exorbitant prices that are being asked for them ?

Only the individual motorcycle rider can answer that question.


I've always ridden in a group that's a mixed bag of brands, as expected you can just imagine the trashtalking in a good sense :D no one is spared of the others opinion when it comes to the other's brand but all in fun spirit.


Got an uncle and aunt which are pretty much HD in every sense of the word untill recently, they changed bikes to something that provides more rider comfort as their age have caught up.


What one spends on a motorcycle is all up to the rider to value it's worth he/she gets out of it. I wouldn't spend 30.000 on something that tends to shake itself apart and requires tons of maintenance and knowledge to keep running but I know there's people out there that love every bit of it.

[Onkel Neal]

Got an uncle and aunt which are pretty much HD in every sense of the word untill recently, they changed bikes to something that provides more rider comfort as their age have caught up.


What one spends on a motorcycle is all up to the rider to value it's worth he/she gets out of it. I wouldn't spend 30.000 on something that tends to shake itself apart and requires tons of maintenance and knowledge to keep running but I know there's people out there that love every bit of it.

Same here. But you are spot on with "changed bikes to something that provides more rider comfort as their age have caught up." As my age limits my flexibility, balance, and agility, I see a day coming soon where I'll have to retire the tall bikes like my Strom for something with a lower seat height.

I was really looking hard at this,
https://suzukicycles.com/-/media/project/cycles/images/products/motorcycles/gsx-s1000gt_plus/2022/gallery/gsx-s1000gt_m2_qt8_right_saddlebags_2400x1500.png?mh=5 00&mw=768&hash=8C2F35D5682DA09932A0D7C3562E194D

and this

https://content2.kawasaki.com/ContentStorage/KMC/ProductTrimGroup/75/d7b7eb63-69fc-4bf5-a6cf-174b9d276255.jpg?w=750

but I already know my knees will never forgive me if I cram my feet onto those rear-set pegs. :wah:

[Onkel Neal]

https://i.imgur.com/6QeN3Af.jpg

You went with the Evocative Graphics model, great choice. And shaft drive, the best for me.
It deserves a little more exposure here :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

https://ridermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/10-Moto-Guzzi-V85_TT_2021_Giallo_Mojave.jpg

[HunterICX]

Same here. But you are spot on with "changed bikes to something that provides more rider comfort as their age have caught up." As my age limits my flexibility, balance, and agility, I see a day coming soon where I'll have to retire the tall bikes like my Strom for something with a lower seat height.

I was really looking hard at this,
https://suzukicycles.com/-/media/project/cycles/images/products/motorcycles/gsx-s1000gt_plus/2022/gallery/gsx-s1000gt_m2_qt8_right_saddlebags_2400x1500.png?mh=5 00&mw=768&hash=8C2F35D5682DA09932A0D7C3562E194D

and this

https://content2.kawasaki.com/ContentStorage/KMC/ProductTrimGroup/75/d7b7eb63-69fc-4bf5-a6cf-174b9d276255.jpg?w=750

but I already know my knees will never forgive me if I cram my feet onto those rear-set pegs. :wah:


Great choices though, especially the top one if you like some sporty touring and Suzukis are just solid bikes.
For the looks thought, that Kawa is a beauty.



One of the reason I finally sold my Triumph that the sitting comfort and mainly the seat height to the feet pegs was too short so my knees had to bend quite a bit and they protested after a day riding. Which got worse over the years so I found myself picking the Triumph less for a ride.



You went with the Evocative Graphics model, great choice. And shaft drive, the best for me.
It deserves a little more exposure here :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

https://ridermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/10-Moto-Guzzi-V85_TT_2021_Giallo_Mojave.jpg


OH yeah those colours sold me in a blink of an eye, before I gave the V85TT a test ride I decided if I where to buy one it where to be those colours. :)


Slapped a raised windshield, side cases, crash bar around the cylinders , heated grips so I can ride off season as well in the mountains without the need of those annoying winter gloves and a Moto Guzzi MIA system which connects to the phone's app and allows the GPS to be directly streamed onto my dashboard on trips where I'd be using planned routes.

[Commander Wallace]

I've always ridden in a group that's a mixed bag of brands, as expected you can just imagine the trashtalking in a good sense :D no one is spared of the others opinion when it comes to the other's brand but all in fun spirit.

Got an uncle and aunt which are pretty much HD in every sense of the word untill recently, they changed bikes to something that provides more rider comfort as their age have caught up.

What one spends on a motorcycle is all up to the rider to value it's worth he/she gets out of it. I wouldn't spend 30.000 on something that tends to shake itself apart and requires tons of maintenance and knowledge to keep running but I know there's people out there that love every bit of it.

In our group, it is all a mixed bag as well. Probably typical of most rider groups. There is always good nature-ed trash talking with regards to the various machines they ride. My opinion has always been ride what you like and what makes you happy. I like the looks and performance of sport bikes. However, I wouldn't want one. They don't suit my style of riding / driving. I prefer stretched out Cruisers with a wheelbase of 65 or so inches. Add a good saddle and floorboards and highway pegs and you can cruise in comfort for hours.

@ Neal. You had mentioned riding discomfort. A friend had the same issues and traded in his fairly new Gold Wing on a fully dressed Can Am Spyder three wheeler. It has loads of storage with 2 hard shell saddle bags and storage trunks, fore and aft. The Spyder runs great and can keep up with anything. He feels that stability will become an issue in the future. The only drawbacks are that they get about 30mpg.

Trash talking being what is is, I call his Spyder a High Mobility Geriatric Scooter. :D :haha: I can tell he appreciates my assessment and comments on his new wheels.

[Onkel Neal]

Ha ha, I rode a few Spyders back when I was selling them. Not for me, if I cannot ride 2 wheels I'll just buy a Jeep, take the top off and roll the windows down :)

Reminds me of one of the MC Commandments (https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/mzp51/motorcycle_commandments/https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/mzp51/motorcycle_commandments/): A motorcycle has two wheels, not three, not four. Motorcycle riders do not ride trikes, that's one wheel away from a Scooter Chair. :arrgh!:

[Commander Wallace]

Reminds me of one of the MC Commandments (https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/mzp51/motorcycle_commandments/https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/mzp51/motorcycle_commandments/): A motorcycle has two wheels, not three, not four. Motorcycle riders do not ride trikes, that's one wheel away from a Scooter Chair. :arrgh!:


Laughs. My thoughts, exactly. I know a few people that feel if they can't ride on two wheels, they will ride with our group in a car and such. Many of them do, too. :yep:



That being said, I wouldn't mind having this three wheeler. It's a Campagna T-Rex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrEjEC0DJUc

[HunterICX]

In our group, it is all a mixed bag as well. Probably typical of most rider groups. There is always good nature-ed trash talking with regards to the various machines they ride. My opinion has always been ride what you like and what makes you happy. I like the looks and performance of sport bikes. However, I wouldn't want one. They don't suit my style of riding / driving. I prefer stretched out Cruisers with a wheelbase of 65 or so inches. Add a good saddle and floorboards and highway pegs and you can cruise in comfort for hours.


Pretty much, ride what you like, gives you comfort and confidence because nothing is worse then riding a bike that you like the looks but makes you nervous and uncomfortable.



and same here, I enjoy looking at other types of bikes I ride myself but I know they're just not for me. I envy the level of skill by those sport bikes that they're able to put their knee down onto the tarmac in corners but wouldn't want to try it myself. I like touring, I like taking it easy enjoying the sights while riding.

[Skybird]

You guys may think you are great motorbike riders - but are you man enough to try the next level? :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHhr7OCcuo4&t=44s

Ride a bike by levitation.
Reach the speed by imagination.
Get from here to there by going nowhere.


Almost a Haiku. Well, almost... Motorbikes awake the poet in me. LOL :O:

https://www.racedepartment.com/news/motorcycle-gaming-hardware-is-coming.957/



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[HunterICX]

https://i.imgur.com/3VRXl5c.jpg




:yeah:My old fokes gave me a helmet to go perfectly with the new bike :D

[Jimbuna]

You will now look like a two-wheeled stormtrooper :)

[Commander Wallace]

You will now look like a two-wheeled stormtrooper :)


Try this on for size. These are certified motorcycle Helmets.


From the movie Predator.


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[Catfish]

You will now look like a two-wheeled stormtrooper :)
[...] Maybe Starwars is your thing.
I'd be very careful speeding as a stormtrooper :yep:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxK2whfS-Rw

[HunterICX]

:yeah:Can't beat the views not so far away from where I live.
https://i.imgur.com/70UhGKB.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/shGn4EK.jpg

[les green01]

Just got a 1984 goldwing to go with the 74 gold wing the 84 just need a battery two tires and rebuild the carbs

[Commander Wallace]

I'm in the process of obtaining a Harley Davidson Soft Tail Frame. I will do work if necessary to get it like the Harley Heritage. I have a number of Harley gas tanks and other assorted parts. I want to configure the frame to hold a Yamaha 1700 Road Star Engine that I have. I will need to weld in new motor mounts once the engine and drive belt are completely lined up with the rear swing arm. I will add a tour pack when it's finished.

The Yamaha Engine is a twin cam, push rod engine just like the Harley's. The difference is the Yamaha Road Star Engine has ceramic liners in the Cylinders and the cam drive is all gear. The Harley's use a faulty Chain Drive system on their engines and the guides wear out at 15,000-20,000 miles, if you're lucky. This engine takes out the Oil drive and the engine grenades in a spectacular fashion. This requires an engine tear down to either replace the guides of if the engine grenades. :doh:

Harley knew they had a problem with their twin cam engines and never addressed the issues. To top it off, their bikes / Trikes with these engine cost anywhere between $ 25,000-$ 40,000 Dollars. :doh: The Harley Davidson Evolution engine made in the 90's is widely regarded as the best Engine Harley Davidson ever made. :yep:

The Harley Frame has a wheel base of about 67 inches. With a good saddle with a back rest, this bike should be a comfortable ride with a reliable power plant. :yep:

[Eichhörnchen]

https://silodrome.com/history-vincent-black-shadow/



https://i.imgur.com/UqHiooN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0kdBn2g.jpg

[Aktungbby]

...:hmmm: that's the only suitable name for a motorcycle...no imho 'bout it!:smug::shifty::hmph:

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/kpy7ncE.jpg

[Commander Wallace]

@ Eichhörnchen (https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=329818)


The Black Shadow Motorcycle is a nice looking bike but a bit impractical for me. At this stage of my life, I like the creature comforts like old man running boards and a plush seat with a back rest and pull back bars. I have windshields that I have meticulously cut through to add a large vent that is closable and can be opened for good airflow on warm days. :yep: