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Budman
August 25th, 2006, 10:31 AM
Okay this is your opprotunity to let us know what you Ride...

05 Victory Touring Cruiser.

Been riding for about 18 years. I have logged almost 300k miles, and love the open road. I had a nasty head on collision with a car about a year ago that has really slowed me down, but I am getting back in the swing of things.

Later

Bud
CLYDE
August 25th, 2006, 11:02 AM
Ive ridden a little of everything over the 30+ years that I have been riding, including many harleys, triumphs, and even some japanese bikes, when I was a much younger fella, My current scoot is a 79 HD, FXE, 80 inch Shovelheadhttp://www.weaselsrockymtn.com/damweasel/images/flagoverco.jpg
Tiffany
August 25th, 2006, 11:14 AM
Not a crusier, but it's a bike...I just got a Ninja 250 and only last week got my license and took the MSF class.

Still trying to figure out this whole riding thing...but loving it so far :D
Budman
August 25th, 2006, 11:31 AM
Well welcome to the world of biking. You picked a good beginner bike. Those little Ninja's handle really well.

Watch out for the idiot cagers.
Tiffany
August 25th, 2006, 11:34 AM
Yeah, everyone said it was the best learner bike I could have found. It is SO easy to ride.

Hoping that I might get out of work early today so I have some time to ride before I have to leave for the weekend.
Budman
August 25th, 2006, 11:43 AM
The weather here is ugly. I may not get to ride this weekend, and that will make me grumpy..
Warrlord
August 25th, 2006, 12:09 PM
Wow! Two of my favorite things on CO4x4.org..........Wheelin' & Motorcycles.

Here's both of mine. One's for fun & then there's the StratoLounger for long hauls.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Motorcycles/ss2.jpg
CLYDE
August 25th, 2006, 12:17 PM
Heres a few pics of my previous ride, a 67 hardtail triumph bonny, this bike is now owned by JustG here on the board, I keep hoping he will get it all together so I can bum a nostalgia ride off of him..
salsashark
August 25th, 2006, 01:17 PM
sweet thread...

here's a pic of my ride - 05 Triumph Sprint ST

http://www.foothillsbmw.com/images/NewVehicles/nv24261_1_400.jpg


Hey Tiffster, seen you on CSC boards... hola...
phyler
August 25th, 2006, 01:40 PM
Got a '72 Daytona (Triumph). Currently it's a man down situation since I blew the head gasket. Good thing is that I'm supposed to get the parts back from Isles any day now for re-assembly. Took the head off and found a burnt valve and blow by so a top-end rebuild it is.

Love seeing the Trumpets on the road, especially the old ones. There's just something cool about 'em.
Joker
August 25th, 2006, 01:47 PM
2001 Buell X1 Lightning (1500 miles)

Black

1203cc V-Twin(Yeah Clyde...it's a Harley Engine, and it shakes the bolts loose to prove it.:D )

Racing ECM

Carbon Fiber Can (Very Loud!)

K&N intake.

Bar end mirrors

Polished Aluminum Tail section
CLYDE
August 25th, 2006, 02:16 PM
2001 Buell X1 Lightning (1500 miles)

Black

1203cc V-Twin(Yeah Clyde...it's a Harley Engine, and it shakes the bolts loose to prove it.:D )

Racing ECM

Carbon Fiber Can (Very Loud!)

K&N intake.

Bar end mirrors

Polished Aluminum Tail sectionOh yeah, a sportster, cool:flipoff2: seriously, Ive ridden a buell,, I likey, but dont need a knee dragger anymore...
atfrith
August 25th, 2006, 03:06 PM
I just got my license a few months back and picked up my first learner cruiser bike. 2006 Honda Shadow VLX. I know its a ricer but its still fun to drive and beats the shit outta my jeep as far as gas mileage goes
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/atfrith/1ee684b3.jpg
Joker
August 25th, 2006, 03:06 PM
Oh yeah, a sportster, cool:flipoff2: seriously, Ive ridden a buell,, I likey, but dont need a knee dragger anymore...

Hey...at 110 hp....I'm happy.:D
CLYDE
August 25th, 2006, 03:18 PM
Hey...at 110 hp....I'm happy.:Dat 110hp, ya should be lol..
MuddButt
August 25th, 2006, 03:29 PM
Here's the bike I SOLD about a year and a half ago ...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/MBTacoma/Gregs04GSXR7502.jpg


I didn't want to haul it out here from NY.

GSXR750 ...

My next one will be a Yamaha or Honda sport cruiser ...
salsashark
August 25th, 2006, 09:32 PM
I just got my license a few months back and picked up my first learner cruiser bike. 2006 Honda Shadow VLX. I know its a ricer but its still fun to drive and beats the shit outta my jeep as far as gas mileage goes

That was my first bike as well! Had a 1989 VLX for a year or so before stepping up. Perfect bike to learn the ropes on.
CLYDE
August 25th, 2006, 09:57 PM
this was my fast bike of choice back in 84, bought mine brand new, had it a year before it got ummm bent... only a 750, but it was putting everything else on the street to shame, it was an 1100 eater, The Gpz750E turbo

http://www.il-santo.it/2004/Kawa-GPZ750-Turbo/images/IMG_1631.JPG
Joker
August 25th, 2006, 10:51 PM
he Gpz750E turbo



Turbo? For real?

Saweet!!!!

I bet that hauled ass!!

Not a bad looking bike either.
CLYDE
August 25th, 2006, 10:54 PM
Turbo? For real?

Saweet!!!!

I bet that hauled ass!!

Not a bad looking bike either.yep, that was the superbike of the early 80s, a real screamer, it did have a tiny lag, but once it spooled, you had to ride the bars to keep it on the ground, and it would run away from the gs1100s...
Jason's CJ5
August 26th, 2006, 12:04 AM
I most recently purchased a 1980 Honda CB750C. I think it runs, I am picking it up on Saturday. I will post the pics and progress as it happens.:thumbsup:
XJRegen
August 26th, 2006, 12:17 AM
Just made the switch from Sport over to cruiser about 4 months ago..My 05 Yami Vstar 1100 Classic:
http://users.4x4wh.com/regen/vstar1.jpg
JRSFITNESS
August 27th, 2006, 10:50 PM
I went and got my motorcycle license at the same time as my driver's license, and growing up I had a motorcycle for a year before getting a car. About 5 years ago I sold my bike and didn't have one until last winter. Then I got the chopper I'd always wanted.

2003 custom rigid chopper. Chopper guys 200 rigid frame, Perse front end, Bubs exhaust, Jesse James tank, Fat Katz fenders, Kuryakyn hypercharger, Accutronix controls, eurocomponents grips, custom handlebars and a 124 inch S&S engine with nitrous. It took second place at the Easyrider's show in Denver this year in the spectator class.

Then I remembered how I used to love riding in the dirt so I went and got an 2004 Honda XR 650.

Then I wanted something more comfortable for longer rides so I bought my Mom's 1978 BMW R100/7 with 11,000 original miles.

Then I wanted another sport bike since I'd owned one when younger, so I bought a BMW R1100S Boxer-cup factory race replica.

Then I found the guy that had bought my first sport bike, an 1986 Ninja 1000R and I bought it back from him because it was gathering dust in his garage. It runs great and will get restored this winter.

Then the middle of this summer I bought a 2006 Bombardier Outlander XT
4-wheeler. It has a fuel injected 800cc V-Twin and is a lot of fun.

J. R.
TJ_Shunk
August 29th, 2006, 08:30 PM
I got my first bike about 3 months ago. It is an 06 Yami V-Star 650 Custom.

http://www.colorado4x4.org/gallery/files/4/7/8/6/Motorcycle.jpg

Not a big bike but I love it!! It got a good amount of Scoot for me and I have no problems with it on the highway at 80MPH even with the Wyoming wind. All I can say is that it beats the gas cost on the TJ and now I have to chose riding the bike or going wheelin now.

-Matt
JKTODD
August 30th, 2006, 06:39 PM
I have an '05 Yamaha VMAX Anniversary Edition. I can't get a picture to load.

Custom Super Trapps and a drag bar handlebar.
WBill
August 31st, 2006, 12:21 PM
96 800 Suzuki Intruder
RWR
September 10th, 2006, 01:41 AM
2006 HD Night Train
MrC
January 10th, 2007, 04:07 PM
2002 Honda VTX 1800C
CLYDE
January 10th, 2007, 06:32 PM
welcome:D
MonkeyBomb
January 11th, 2007, 10:02 PM
Just sold this one a few months ago
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/211new_bike-med.jpg

Miss it already. But hard to put a 2 year old on the back. Duct tapes jacks up the paint:D
MrC
January 12th, 2007, 01:16 PM
Just sold this one a few months ago
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/211new_bike-med.jpg

Miss it already. But hard to put a 2 year old on the back. Duct tapes jacks up the paint:D

Did you ride with the local group? If you did we might know each other.
MonkeyBomb
January 12th, 2007, 05:45 PM
No, I didn't ride with the group much. I went to a couple of the meets and garage days when they used to have em in the springs and BS'ed with Wally and a few others at some of the Toy runs and on the weekends. Chatted on The Hondaline sight alot.
MrC
January 12th, 2007, 08:38 PM
No, I didn't ride with the group much. I went to a couple of the meets and garage days when they used to have em in the springs and BS'ed with Wally and a few others at some of the Toy runs and on the weekends. Chatted on The Hondaline sight alot.


it's a good chance we have met. I'm Yosam
MonkeyBomb
January 12th, 2007, 08:45 PM
Ok, I'd bet we have met then I remember the handle.
jaidmaster
January 26th, 2007, 01:40 PM
Short version:
Riding for 21 years - on the street 15.
Currently ride an '04 Yamaha FZ1 (and occasionally the wife's 250 Ninja)

Long Version:
Started riding on the back of my dad's bike as far back as I can remember. Got my first motorcycle at about 14 - a '77 Yamaha DT-175 and did a bunch of trail riding. Got my license with this bike at ~20. Soonafter started looking for a street bike, and fell in love with a '88 Yamaha Radian (600cc standard). At 27 I picked up a '90 Honda Shadow VT1100 (still had the Radian), but soon found that I had adapted my corner speed to the Radian and had a hard time slowing it down for the Shadow and was scraping pegs too much for comfort, so I sold the cruiser. Continued to ride the Radian until a few years ago, when I bought another dirt bike - Honda XR250. Didn't ride it enough - was a pain to load up and take to the trails, etc. Sold it, and went without a bike for about a year. Couldn't take it, and last year found an old stock '04 Yamaha FZ1 with 1 mile on it! Also got the wife a new 250 Ninja to get her license on...