Motorcycles

Roccomo · Post by **Roccomo** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 3:35 pm

Anybody that rides..whats your bike? Any cool riding stories? Great roads in your area? Track experience? I've been riding for 15 years now and just like switchblades it never gets old. I ride a 2002 Softail.

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 1:08 am

I don't have a bike right now, I'm currently saving up for a nice bike, maybe a Harley. But I don't think I'm ready for a Harley

Post by **jim d,** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 1:40 am

I just sold my Yamaha Virago that I had for 10 years. I swore that I never would do it, and Vagrant questioned my sanity (he too has a Virago), but I just haven't had time to ride for the past few years and probably won't for the next few. Plus, a neighbor collects motorcycles and I can ride one of his when the urge strikes.

Jim

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 2:59 am

Also had a Yamaha '82 Maxum(650), which i had for over 10 years. Now i'm looking at an Intruder, my wife thinks i'm crazy, or is it middle age crisis.

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 6:50 am

'90 Virago 1100, but it's not riding weather here at this time of year.

Roccomo · Post by **Roccomo** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 3:48 pm

Mr. Razor_54

I had an intruder 1400 a few years ago and I can tell you that it's one fine bike. Nice suspension and power equal to or maybe a little better than my twin cam 88. Plus you've got to admire any Japanese cruiser being made these days thats not trying to look like a Harley.

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 3:29 am

I agree, the Intruder is a hell of a bike. Don't want to put Harleys down, but for price and handling the Japanese are far better bikes, in my humble opinion. The only Harley i ever owned was a fatboy, untill it got stolen.

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 3:52 pm

Many many moons ago I had a BSA ,A-10 650.
. Engine was completley blueprinted. Bike itself was mild custom and it went like hell. My buddy had a 650 Trumpet Bonnie that was always giving him trouble at the time. British bikes were a breed unto themselves.
Now if I could just find a mint 40's Knucklehead I would be in seventh heaven.
PB

Post by **jim d,** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 4:52 pm

PB,

You wrote: British bikes were a breed unto themselves. Can you say Lucas Electric?

Jim

Demonblade · Post by **Demonblade** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 7:45 pm

Greetings from Texas

I've got a 2002 Wide Glide that keeps me occupied when my old lady isn't. Lots of roads around here, plenty of wide open space to travel. I'm thinking of making it to Mardi Gras this year if the weather doesn't get too bad. It's a good long trip to make on the bike, plus lots of fun awaits. Of corse the old lady and a few of my blades have to make the trip as well, but it's all in fun. If anybody gets a chance, come on down.

Demonblade

Roccomo · Post by **Roccomo** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 2:57 am

Demonblade,

Hows the weather in Texas now, Is it rideable? It like 20 degrees in Pa. right now-no way to really go anywhere on the bike.

Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 3:08 am

Mr. Roccomo,

A '73 FLH for me, but as you can see, it's gonna be awhile before I ride again, unless of course, I don the Groucho glasses and nose and get out the honda trail 90. NOT!

Check out those AMF mags! Gotta love it!

Best Regard's,

Bonz

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 5:27 am

Can you say Lucas Electric?
Jim,
Ah yes, Lucas "The Prince of Darkness".

Q. Why do the Brits drink warm beer?
A. They have Lucas refrigerators.

I've spent many hours on Triumphs. Got to love 'em even when there being tempermental.

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 7:36 pm

I'm going to say what spotlight is going to say:

Q: Why do americans drink cold beer?
A: So they can tell it from there piss!

Although I don't think that.

Demonblade · Post by **Demonblade** » Wed Jan 15, 2003 10:35 pm

Greetings Roccomo

Yeah, it's kind of cool here in Texas today, it's supposed to get down to the mid teens tonight. So much for a late night ride with the old lady, unless it's under the covers. But hey, there's always tomorrow.

Say Bonzo

Nice looking ride you got there Bud..I've got a 97 Sporty torn down in the garage right now. I used to ride it until I got the 88" Wide Glide, so now I'm fixing the Sporty up for the wife to ride.

With the weather getting cold tonight it's time to break out the cold weather gear....beer, a few pain killers and a night in front of the tube. I'll check back every so often tonight.

Demonblade