Motorcyle Fretters

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The company I now work at has a large number of bikers (not as in gangs). A number of them are Harley owners, with a few of them owning several (who would be so stupid to own more than one of anything:D ). I've always liked bikes, but never was around a lot of people on a daily basis that were bike nuts. As the weather will be changing soon, they are starting their lunch time trips to some of the bike shops around the area.

If I was to get one, I would want something like this

http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/2009_Motorcycles/2009_Motorcycles.jsp?locale=en_US#/model/fxcwc

Surely not the recommended starters bike and that would put a serious dent in the ES335 dream.

I recall there are a few bikers here, care to refresh our memories of who rides? (pics welcome)

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Strum, Please remember me in your will that I suggest you get done before this bike purchase. BIKER DUDE WITH A ES335 strapped to his back-CHICK MAGNET.

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Strum, Please remember me in your will that I suggest you get done before this bike purchase.

The reason I don't have one


BIKER DUDE WITH A ES335 strapped to his back-CHICK MAGNET.

The new reason why I want one.

[mcgreggor57]

Was motorcycle only for the past 8 years. Finally bought a car the first of December. Carried everything from groceries to golf clubs on it. If it was icy, my wife would take me to work. In all honesty, I rode so much that the bike became nothing more than transportation. I take no pleasure in just riding anymore,

[peachhead]

I've always wanted to, but they scare me. Actually the bike doesn't scare me; the pavement scares the crap out of me.

[WackyT]

Strum, what's your motorcycling history? How long have you ridden, and on what bikes? That's quite a lot of bike you pointed out if this'll be your first.

I've ridden now for 20 years. I started off on a Suzuki GS500, then to a Suzuki GS850, then to my current bike, a Suzuki VS1400 Intruder. I've had her since 1995, and have ridden her almost coast to coast in the U.S., and through England, Wales, and Scotland while I was stationed in England.

[sunvalleylaw]

I don't ride, but I think it would be fun. Because I don't ride, I have no right to comment really, but I will anyway. ;-) I used to really think I wanted a sport type bike. My boss at the ski school is a sport/touring bike fan too. His favorite saying regarding Harleys (when he is joking amongst his Harley riding friends), is that if he wanted a vibrator, he would have gone to that OTHER store. ;-)

I think it all looks fun, but nothing I am likely to do anytime soon. Cheers!

[Dauntless]

Been riding since the "70s" and can't imagine life with out.

[bigoldron]

Here you go, Mark. I found one you maybe won't hurt yourself with:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/2009_Motorcycles/2009_Motorcycles.jsp?locale=en_US#/model/flhtcutg


I've always wanted to, but they scare me. Actually the bike doesn't scare me; the pavement scares the crap out of me.

I've always heard that a motorcycle will gladly carry you 100,000 miles for the privilege of dragging you a$$ 100 feet down the pavement. :eek:

I used to ride dirt bikes when I was a kid. My Dad got a 650 Yamaha street bike when I was 12 or 13. Right after that, an 11 year old got killed on a motorcycle and he sold all ours. Good thing too, as I tried to see just how fast I could make that 650 go.

I haven't ridden in years and I wouldn't mind riding again, but now, there's too many stupid people on the road these days - bad juju. :messedup: :mad:

[Jimi75]

I have stopped biking when my son was born. I know it sounds klischee, but here in Germany we have a different traffic. It's much faster and the streets are way more narrow. I had a Ducati Little Monster. Sold it.

[Kazz]

I have had numerous bikes over the years....a bad wreck involving a drunk Camaro driver about ended it all before it really got started for me....I have ridden since the wreck...and would love to ride again, but the wife's brother was killed on a motorcycle so she is completely against it.....that is not to say that it won't happen if I were to hit the lottery tho. I have never owned nor ridden a Harley...but I have always wanted to...had all the paper work filled out for one just before the first marriage ended...never fulfilled it tho.

[Spudman]

Been riding since the "70s" and can't imagine life with out.

Same here. I grew up in a motorcycle shop as parts manager and mechanic. We had miles and miles of badlands to ride in growing up so I got into motocross and trials. Eventually switched from dirt bikes to mountain bikes but still have a great love for the open road.

Mrs Spud and I love to wander the Rocky Mountains on weekends and any chance we get.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/srspud/Motorcycle/Sunday7-27023.jpg

[just strum]

Strum, what's your motorcycling history? How long have you ridden, and on what bikes? That's quite a lot of bike you pointed out if this'll be your first.

I've ridden now for 20 years. I started off on a Suzuki GS500, then to a Suzuki GS850, then to my current bike, a Suzuki VS1400 Intruder. I've had her since 1995, and have ridden her almost coast to coast in the U.S., and through England, Wales, and Scotland while I was stationed in England.

Not counting my Raleigh or Schwinn, I would say no more than five minutes. I was born during the day, but it wasn't yesterday - I'm not foolish enough to think that I can climb on that bike and start a biking journey. Besides I look at the price and start thinking how many guitars and amps that money would buy.

The safety issue is a concern, but from the standpoint of a-hole people behind the wheel. When I was teaching my kids how to drive a car, I stressed the importance of giving motorcycles and bike cycles space.

Jimi also brings up a good point - where you ride.

The Harley - only a dream.

[Spudman]

I forgot to mention that the only time I ride in town is when I'm leaving it. It's not very safe around a lot of traffic and that's why I'm usually out on the open road where I can control the situations.

Cycling is a blast but it's a 100% heads up game and you can NEVER forget that.

[Steve206]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k307/Slewis206/4picture.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k307/Slewis206/2picture.jpg

My brother always had a bike around and I learned a little from him. While stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, I got a hair and went to England to Buy a new, Norton 750. Rode it back and the only major issue was adapting back to the non-english road system, after getting used to it during the break-in ride.

Had the big accident in the mid 70's and did not think about them again, until my youngest son, was almost ten. I tend to treat them as a fun way to get places, not as an extension of my personality. I do not dress up in special clothing to get on one. My favorite color is not black.

That is my youngest on the 76' BMW R75/6.

I would have another one today, but it is not in the short plan.

Steve

[WackyT]

Not counting my Raleigh or Schwinn, I would say no more than five minutes. I was born during the day, but it wasn't yesterday - I'm not foolish enough to think that I can climb on that bike and start a biking journey. Besides I look at the price and start thinking how many guitars and amps that money would buy.

The safety issue is a concern, but from the standpoint of a-hole people behind the wheel. When I was teaching my kids how to drive a car, I stressed the importance of giving motorcycles and bike cycles space.

Jimi also brings up a good point - where you ride.

The Harley - only a dream.

Good to hear Strum! I've seen too many guys get a too powerful bike as their first; and destroy it, themselves, or both real quick.

If you do decide to get a bike, take a rider safety course. It was mandatory for all active duty when I started riding in the USAF, and was definitely helpful.

[Tone2TheBone]

I wanted a Harley but I could harley afford it. Local joke.

[bigoldron]

Are you Suhr about that?

[just strum]

I think I found a starter bike.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/auroraohio/radialbike2.jpg

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The propellor is missing??

[WackyT]

That's Jesse James' bike (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/10/radial-engine-powered-motorcycle/).

http://thekneeslider.com/images/radialbike.jpg

Here's another radial powered bike.

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[Ch0jin]

I see your radial engine bike and raise you the Y2K (http://www.marineturbine.com/motorcycles.asp).

Jay Leno Talks about his (http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/jay_leno_garage/1302876.html)..