Who rides motorcycles?

Discussion in 'Old Hippies' started by abudman, Aug 5, 2004.

  1. Indy Hippy

    Indy Hippy Zen & Bearded

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    Yeah it doesn't suprize me that someone would say that. I get the 1st 3rd and maybe even 4th but I bet the 2nd is just because you like to do burnouts. :rolleyes:
     
  2. Gongshaman

    Gongshaman Modus Lascivious

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    No, it's a prerequisite for #3
    It's so you know how to operated the clutch without looping the bike.
    Seen it many times, people dump the clutch and end up with the bike on top of them.

    I basically quit riding street, too fucking dangerous, but if i ever get this basket-case Benelli put together, I might convince myself to get back into it. :)

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  3. Indy Hippy

    Indy Hippy Zen & Bearded

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    Sounds like a plan
     
  4. Jo King

    Jo King wannabe

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    If you are a new rider take a motorcycle rider safety course. The best $60 you could ever spend.
     
  5. Etrain94

    Etrain94 Guest

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    I just joined up. I was actually hoping more people ride on here haha. It's about all I do. I've built 3 bikes and owned more than I can count. I'll never own a Harley. I'm not a name brand guy. I'm skilled enough of a mechanic to not be impressed.
     
  6. Sallysmart

    Sallysmart Raynstorm Serenade

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    I rode for many years, sold my last bike to my brother and never did buy another, still miss it.
     
  7. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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    Nice XS 650. I have two, one stock, one chopped.

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  8. oldwolf

    oldwolf Waysharing-not moderating Super Moderator

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    Bought a 1982 yamaha virago 920 shaft drive - was lucky only had 13,200 on it. Course first thing I did was put about 150 pounds in back of me - all on top and went cross country and back - about 5,000 miles - no windshield in 2 weeks. And really bad - last time rode and biggest bike was a 360 honda in '85. Dumped it coming to stops a couple of times before I was able to handle that top heavy load.
    Live and learn - no injuries except pride.
    Doing the same with a windshield and saddlebags in a few months.
    yeehah !
     
  9. Beca012

    Beca012 Member

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    Is that yours in the picture? Holy smokes :drool5:
     
  10. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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    Yeah, its a 79 or 80 650 Yamaha, I forget which. It was chopped many years ago and had the engine rebuilt. It handles much better than a stock one and is a lot of fun to ride.....but I took it apart about 5 years ago to repaint and haven't reassembled it yet. I started to rewire it but other things came up, maybe this summer. You can see it better if you go to my profile pictures album.
     
  11. Wombat88

    Wombat88 Members

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    I know how you feel, Etrain. I have had several different Metric Cruisers and now have a Harley Road King and 2 Honda Gold Wings (a 20th Anniversary and a 30th Anniversary). I'm the first to maintain that HD is not the be all and end all but mine has character being 17 years old. Horses for courses, my man. We ride in a social group, not a club, and we don't care what anyone rides as long as they are out there doing it..................goodness, we even let BMW's ride with us............(insert tongue in cheek here).
     
  12. royedward

    royedward Members

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    i ave been riding then broke my leg the second year
     
  13. springsound

    springsound Members

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    Rode for a few years until my knees gave out. Can't stay on it if you can't hold it or lift it up. Some guys seem to be able to ride forever, though.
     
  14. Scratched

    Scratched Members

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    I have a modified 78 Sportster that allows me to ride her. Sometimes hard, she's a lot of fun.
     
  15. old tiger

    old tiger Senior Member

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    I believe i posted before in this thread..
    I am a motorscooter Suzuki AN fan(400cc) since 1999..i crashed one in 2005=total loss..
    this is my present one==78000 kilometers on the counter..speed=145km/hour...
    got myself 3 tickets for speeding(ahah)

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  16. Irminsul

    Irminsul Valkyrie

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    Berr
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    BEEERRRRR RNNGGGGGDGGGGGGNNGGG

    NAHHHHHHHHBRERRRRRRRRRRRNNNGGGGG
     
  17. Irminsul

    Irminsul Valkyrie

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    Cute bike ya got there Tiger

    Do they make 'em for men? ;)

    :D
     
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  18. old tiger

    old tiger Senior Member

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    Since i seem to be a man..Yes..they make them for men..[​IMG]
    I will drive this bike to Oberstdorf..I always had a crush on you(ahah) :gorgeous:
     
  19. Irminsul

    Irminsul Valkyrie

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    :D ohhh I'm just stirring ya. :sifone:
     
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  20. Reverand JC

    Reverand JC Willy Fuckin' Wonka

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7KhT7zJuWs

    Just kidding.

    C/S,
    Rev J
     
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