OT - The EHForum Motorcycle Thread

Botch

Thought this thread already existed, but a Search didn't reveal it, so I'm starting one (I have a hunch that grilling/barbeque and motorcycles go together, even if you can't haul even a Small... )

This is my first bike:

[IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u139/Botch07/_DSC0005-1.jpg[/IMG]

Yamaha FZ-6, bought her in 2007, absolutely love her, but the legroom is very tight (I'm 6'5") and can only ride her 90 minutes before having to quit.  I want to spend more time exploring the backroads throughout the West, and wanted another bike with more comfort.  

Yesterday I bought a new steed, a 16,000-miles, 2009 BMW R1200-GS:

She came with a lot of extras, ABS, electronic-adjustable suspension, Akrapovic muffler, aluminum sidebags, two extra sets of tires, and heated grips.  She's gonna be fun!  

 

Botch

So, let's see YOUR ride!   :-bd

smokesniffer

Here is my scooter. Have fun with the new bike Botch

Charlie tuna

Here's mine !

BigGreenBamaGriller

BigGreenBamaGriller

Me and pops a few years ago with our rides. He has a Ultra Classic now and I had to trade in the Dyna for a more family friendly vehicle. :-<

gerhardk

For 13 years I rode a Honda St1100 and then last spring I treated myself to this BMW R1200RT.  This photo was taken about the third day I had it.  We went on a three week holiday to Newfoundland on it and had a great time.

Gerhard

Mattman3969

I have a 2004 Yamaha VStar 1100 Classic that doesn't see to much action anymore. Just way to busy but hopefully that will change this summer Here is a pic of me and the wife in the Smokies



@Charlie -are you an antique collector? I have 4 old Allis Chamlers, 2 were my dad's, 1 was my grandad's and the other was my great uncle's. My grandad's and uncles were bought at the same time with the serial numbers only being 2 apart.

Charlie tuna

Hold onto them, they are part of your family !!  I have ten tractors, thinking i would restore them after i retired -- something to keep me busy!!  But then i bought AN EGG !! >-

I have 1934(A) and 1935(B) John Deere hand starts 

Mattman3969

They are definitely near and dear to me. I have 2 tri-cycle front end CA, a wide front end CA and a D15. All the CA's have the original cultivators with them.

Mr Holloway

Still haven't grown up and like to play in the dirt

 It also runs on  $10 a week and is $300 insurance

Cheap entertainment

 Shane

Village Idiot

My buddy and I rode part of The Three Sisters on my Vespa on our way to Salado.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyfcjiiaWGU&amp;feature=youtu.be

Charlie tuna

Slow down a little i couldn't read the road signs !!!   I thought you might be singing the "Salado Eggfest Song" ?? >-

Mkline

Everyday rider! 07 Honda st1300. 127000 miles.

henapple

Village Idiot said:

My buddy and I rode part of The Three Sisters on my Vespa on our way to Salado.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyfcjiiaWGU&amp;feature=youtu.be

Good to meet y'all. Had a great time. Can't wait to see the gopro videos.

nolaegghead

Village Idiot said:

My buddy and I rode part of The Three Sisters on my Vespa on our way to Salado.

Your knuckles look pretty white - I didn't know Vespa's could go so fast!

gerhardk

If I were to hazard a guess the video wasn't taken on a Vespa, the Vespa was probably following this bike.  I don't know for sure but my guess is this is a Japanese cruiser of some description.  The sound of the bike and the fact that the rider is shifting gears makes me think it is not a Vespa and the handle bar and speedo point to cruiser and it doesn't sound like a Harley so my guess is Japanese.  On the other hand I could be all wet on this.

The video is nice, love the scenery, no crazy riding that many GoPro type videos seem to promote and the sound is good without being drowned out by wind.  I would wear gloves though, I have been hit by flying gravel and it hurts even with gloves.

Gerhard

tybish

2003 Harley 1200 custom. Loud pipes save lives!

Village Idiot

gerhardk said:

If I were to hazard a guess the video wasn't taken on a Vespa, the Vespa was probably following this bike.  I don't know for sure but my guess is this is a Japanese cruiser of some description.  The sound of the bike and the fact that the rider is shifting gears makes me think it is not a Vespa and the handle bar and speedo point to cruiser and it doesn't sound like a Harley so my guess is Japanese.  On the other hand I could be all wet on this.

The video is nice, love the scenery, no crazy riding that many GoPro type videos seem to promote and the sound is good without being drowned out by wind.  I would wear gloves though, I have been hit by flying gravel and it hurts even with gloves.

Gerhard

Gerhard,

It's a Harley Custom 1200 with Vance & Hines drag pipes..

gerhardk

Ooops, it sounded smoother than most Harleys.  I couldn't hear that rhythm that is associated with Harley, I'll go get my hearing checked.

Gerhard

Skiddymarker

gerhardk said:

Ooops, it sounded smoother than most Harleys.  I couldn't hear that rhythm that is associated with Harley, I'll go get my hearing checked.

Gerhard

That's because it's a 1200 Sportster custom. First paint shaker was an 883 with a 1200 kit then a Dyna. Since '97, it has been a Yamaha Virago 1100. Two wheels is good, even the ones that say potato, potato, potato. 

nolaegghead

Never seen a Vespa with a V-twin. 

I used to have an old 1970 Vespa.  Got my worst case of road rash losing control of a wheelie on it.  Wore it like a man badge of honor.  I was a young, reckless lad.  Now I'm an old, reckless lad.

Coastalcooker

Ride less after retirement than before. Current ride is R11 RT, wife currently rides an F650 thumper with Ural hack. A 83 R100 airhead is getting ready to ride, but yesterday the fuel tank must have leaked out the gas and with only 70 miles on the tank, it died. A mile is a long walk home pushing. Tank needs phosphoric acid anyway and then find if petcock is leaking and then go for another ride.
Has anyone rigged an egg trailer? Head down the road with a cloud of wood chunk smoke.
ride safe
Bob

deekortiz3

I have two bikes a Honda Shadow and a Honda CBR250R. Don't have a picture of the CBR but here is my Shadow...

FleurdeLirious

Village Idiot said:

My buddy and I rode part of The Three Sisters on my Vespa on our way to Salado.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyfcjiiaWGU&amp;feature=youtu.be

Riding parts of 3 sisters can be considered incest....

double

FleurdeLirious said:

Village Idiot said:

My buddy and I rode part of The Three Sisters on my Vespa on our way to Salado.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyfcjiiaWGU&amp;feature=youtu.be

Riding parts of 3 sisters can be considered incest....

ROFl

Aviator

<P>Here is my steed. Its a K1200S and this is an older pic. Have accessorized it more since this pic. :D </P>
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Chubbs

Village Idiot said:

gerhardk said:

If I were to hazard a guess the video wasn't taken on a Vespa, the Vespa was probably following this bike.  I don't know for sure but my guess is this is a Japanese cruiser of some description.  The sound of the bike and the fact that the rider is shifting gears makes me think it is not a Vespa and the handle bar and speedo point to cruiser and it doesn't sound like a Harley so my guess is Japanese.  On the other hand I could be all wet on this.

The video is nice, love the scenery, no crazy riding that many GoPro type videos seem to promote and the sound is good without being drowned out by wind.  I would wear gloves though, I have been hit by flying gravel and it hurts even with gloves.

Gerhard

Gerhard,

It's a Harley Custom 1200 with Vance & Hines drag pipes..

That is a coolass bike VI. @ VI, check your PM.

Village Idiot

PM back, Chubbs.

Chubbs

Thanks @VI. That was an older PM. Did you get mine from this AM?

Village Idiot

Nope.  If you need to email me, do it at gary_willson at yahoo.c**