Who is all a rider in here?

[BAD LS1]

Im gonna get my self a bike very soon and wondering if anyone on here ever met up for group rides at all??

And no i wont be able to keep up with all you rocket guys as im gonna be rocking a HD V-Rod.

[Josepy]

you know i do and who i ride with. we go riding all the time.

[PureSound15]

My boss just bought a HD Rocker... man that's a sweet bike.

I'm tempted, but I'd rather get my old school project underway first.

Vrod is a nice choice too, that and the Rocker are really the only HD bikes I like.

[lilws6]

i'm rockin the GSXR 600 just gata get all the body work done on it hope by summer

[xxtremeteam]

i will be riding this for at least this year
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/xxtremeteam/1989YamahaYX600Radian-DanB.jpg

[BAD LS1]

My boss just bought a HD Rocker... man that's a sweet bike.

I'm tempted, but I'd rather get my old school project underway first.

Vrod is a nice choice too, that and the Rocker are really the only HD bikes I like.

heh yeah, i like the V rod because it looks like a metric cruiser, its liquid cooled, EFI, spins to 9 grand and is still a Harley.

Im sure ill get all kinds of perf parts right off the bat lol, maybe keep up with an older 600 rocket then hahah

[0TransAm0]

iv'e been eying up the HD street glides.. just gotta convince he girlfriend to let me get one... its either the bike or save for a house.......

[pOrk]

V-Rods are comfy, though it does look a bit silly when you see someone riding them since they sit so high above the bike.

I'll ride with whoever whenever, I don't like riding above the speed limit in most places anyways.

[0TransAm0]

http://www.racinehd.com/customcontent/pics/Wk111407/4365.jpg here ya go tom 2008 105th anniversery $18,300

[BAD LS1]

Thats close to what i want! Im looking at trying to find a copper head pearl w/ silver frame VRSC now, or a night rod thats new.

Ebay has some nice 04-08's too, My first love is a 06-07 orange/black/silver Street rod.

[DRK]

If time permits I'll have my RD up again
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t116/DRK_LLC/9a_1_b.jpg

[lilws6]

this is the rice bike lol its in more pieces now because i'm taking all the paint off and fiberglassing the cracks that the guy before me didn't fix very well
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/lilws6/GSXRapart2.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/lilws6/2001gsxrcustom3.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/lilws6/2001gsxrcustom4.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/lilws6/2001gsxrcustom.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/lilws6/GSXRapart.jpg

[michelle]

http://www.racinehd.com/customcontent/pics/Wk111407/4365.jpg here ya go tom 2008 105th anniversery $18,300

Now that is a beautiful bike.

[BAD LS1]

V-Rods are comfy, though it does look a bit silly when you see someone riding them since they sit so high above the bike.

I'll ride with whoever whenever, I don't like riding above the speed limit in most places anyways.

yeah i sat on one this summer and actually had to sit down in it, and im not that tall lol. But the bike actually feels pretty short even though it looks like a crew cab long box chevy truck for length on a side view in person hahah.

It felt pretty comfy stretched out to the bars all the way and the feet up on the pegs while it was on the stand. I cant speek for its stability but it felt like id have a pretty good leash on it for corners.

[Flight_740]

If time permits I'll have my RD up again
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t116/DRK_LLC/9a_1_b.jpg


:drool: Is that a 350? Those bikes fly. Always liked them.

I ride a Yamahog. I would be down to ride a bit. It's just a 1100 cruiser. Nothin big.

[Breecher_7]

Yeah, I get on a bike every once and a while...... :stare :thumbsup

[lasttimearound]

im looking at getting the night rod this year... we'll see

[DRK]

:drool: Is that a 350? Those bikes fly. Always liked them.

I ride a Yamahog. I would be down to ride a bit. It's just a 1100 cruiser. Nothin big.

77 RD400 one of the last aircooled oilers

[Flight_740]

77 RD400 one of the last aircooled oilers


Didnt kawi make a 500?

[DRK]

500s and 750 triples. a good friend had a MachIII 750 kawi, it was scary.

[Flight_740]

I wouldnt even get on the thing.

[BAD LS1]

Ideally this what i really want but is kinda hard to find more than couple for sale.

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/harley-davidson/2006/22311_0_1_2_vrscr%20street%20rod_Image%20credits%2 0-%20Harley-Davidson.jpg

[BAD LS1]

Uh oh... Im feeling this one!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-Harley-Davidson-VRSC-Only-14-Miles_W0QQitemZ200203095204QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m200203095204#ebayphotohosting

[T-Bag]

Well I'll be riding again this summer too, just picked up an 03 954 rr I'm always down for a nice cruise.

[Flight_740]

Tom, you should look at victory's line up. My buddy has an 8 ball. Very sweet bike. it's injected, liquid cooled, big time aftermarket support, american, and just flat out sexy. I believe they are 1700's.

This ones an 06.
http://www.psndealer.com/powersportsdlr/images/NewVehicles/NV22632_1.jpg

[Josepy]

Ideally this what i really want but is kinda hard to find more than couple for sale.

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/harley-davidson/2006/22311_0_1_2_vrscr%20street%20rod_Image%20credits%2 0-%20Harley-Davidson.jpg

i could find you one of those. suburban harley had one last fall/

[Jsho13]

I have a buell but don't ride nearly as much as I would like

[Josepy]

here is a page of all vrods for sale http://www.hogs4sale.com/Inventory_V_Rod.htm

[Slow Joe]

Isn't the V-Rod a collaboration between Porsche and Harley?

None the less, good choice!

[forest]

1982 kz1000, cams spring/retainers, adj. cam gears, drag bars, port, polish, clutch/springs, vance&hines pro drag pipe, shiny $hit, ect... fun in a straight line.

[BAD LS1]

Isn't the V-Rod a collaboration between Porsche and Harley?

None the less, good choice!

Yes the Revolution engine is.

[whitehatch]

ive got a 929rr looking to upgrade soon though, there was a 05 zx10 i had my eye on but decidied to wait a little bit.

[juicedimpss]

Yes the Revolution engine is.

only thing i cant figure out...
why use a "car" style con rod and still need to split the cases to pull the piston/rod from the cylinder....engineers are really smart sometimes.

[Slow Joe]

Yes the Revolution engine is.

That's what I thought... My dad looked at these a few years back thinking about buying one only for that reason... :rolf He's a Porsche nut...

One of Kristie's dad's friends has a Screaming Eagle V-Rod... Nice bike...

[Josepy]

tom if i were i would get the night rod special. 240 rear tire. all black. take the silver pipes off and they make turnouts for the exhaust.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg7etgN9Lis&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbCPahxH0w

[juicedimpss]

tom if i were i would get the night rod special. 240 rear tire. all black.

sweet looking bike for sure

[Breecher_7]

Mabey its just for looks but anything over a 190 rear tire handles like shit.........

You know me, function over fashion........

[Josepy]

Mabey its just for looks but anything over a 190 rear tire handles like shit.........

You know me, function over fashion........


ive ridden bikes from a 150 rear up to a 330 rear. on the rockets i rode a 180.
ive never had a problem with any of them. the bigger rears just need a little more getting used 2. i dont plan on scrapeing my knees with the chopper LOL

Only reason why i do not ride rockets anymore is because i rode like an ass and would of eventually killed myself or someone else.

[Breecher_7]

ive ridden bikes from a 150 rear up to a 330 rear. on the rockets i rode a 180.
ive never had a problem with any of them. the bigger rears just need a little more getting used 2. i dont plan on scrapeing my knees with the chopper LOL

Only reason why i do not ride rockets anymore is because i rode like an ass and would of eventually killed myself or someone else.

This is mostly the reason I do not ride on the street much anymore, mostly just on the track. I have a hard time keeping things toned down.

[Cutlass Queen]

I'll be out sporting the ninja this year again :headbang

I've got a few more things to put on it this year too woohhooo

[Josepy]

This is mostly the reason I do not ride on the street much anymore, mostly just on the track. I have a hard time keeping things toned down.

yeah the wife likes me alive so i sold the rockets. sucks when i go to elkhart and daytona ad have to watch.

[Breecher_7]

yeah the wife likes me alive so i sold the rockets. sucks when i go to elkhart and daytona ad have to watch.

Im lucky enough to have a wife that knows and understand my rediculous adrenaline driven hobbies and deals with them!

Im not right in the head, i know this!!!

[Flight_740]

Only thing pretty cool about mine is it can hoist decent wheelies. I can't bang through gears on one wheel or anything but she'll come up if I want it too.:headbang

[Josepy]

Im lucky enough to have a wife that knows and understand my rediculous adrenaline driven hobbies and deals with them!

Im not right in the head, i know this!!!

my wife understands. now if i had a truck this would be a different story

[Beagle]

i have been thinking about getting a bike since i was 15. Everyone in my family rides HD. but i will go to the darkside and get a yamaha. i worked with a guy that had a Vrod and that bike looked pretty cool especially with the fatty tire in back.

[Junky Giorgio]

if wisconsin ever fixes all these crazy pot holes then maybe
i'll come out riding. and if i do it'll be on my bro's black 636 chromed out ninja.

[Memphis]

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd67/memphis0703/Harley/_DSC0045.jpg

I'm always up for a ride...

[T-Bag]

if wisconsin ever fixes all these crazy pot holes then maybe
i'll come out riding. and if i do it'll be on my bro's black 636 chromed out ninja.

No shit, the potholes are terrible, especially with this winter.

Going to have to be extra careful this year.

[team beater]

Well, it seems that HD's are the bike of choice around here. Thats ok I ride a 600 f4I and the woman rides a 600 f2. I am in for group rides when and where????????

[Josepy]

i will ride with anyone. we need to do BCM group ride sometime

[Flight_740]

I'll ride with anybody too. The harleys just get mad when I kick their ass on an 1100 air cooled V twin yamaha cruiser with shaft drive. :rolf

[Junky Giorgio]

No shit, the potholes are terrible, especially with this winter.

Going to have to be extra careful this year.

your telling me...I just did over $2000 damage to my bmw last monday driving down Silver Spring heading to school. I hit more than a pot hole...more like a fc*king TRENCH! destroyed 2 of my '02 M5 wheels, lower control arms and ball joints along with 2 tires, and it needs an alignment to ice the cake. Not to mention this all happened right by 70th & silver spring....need I say more.

[Cutlass Queen]

your telling me...I just did over $2000 damage to my bmw last monday driving down Silver Spring heading to school. I hit more than a pot hole...more like a fc*king TRENCH! destroyed 2 of my '02 M5 wheels, lower control arms and ball joints along with 2 tires, and it needs an alignment to ice the cake. Not to mention this all happened right by 70th & silver spring....need I say more.

I hear ya there....my poor lil grand am is making some howling noise in the front end now, thinking it's the other hub bearing that went:chair: Plus I'm stuck buying new tires this year with my fancy walmart hubcaps again lol. Not nearly as bad as yours tho yikes.


i will ride with anyone. we need to do BCM group ride sometime

Agreed completely, I'm out on my bike all the time in the summer sometimes I switch off to borrowing my brother's bike (the joys of having an older brother at times lol)


No shit, the potholes are terrible, especially with this winter.

Going to have to be extra careful this year.

That's what I'm saying, if I hit a pothole this summer on my bike I'm gonna be pissed.

Thinking of bikes, anyone got an idea where I can get led's for mine at a reasonable price and preferably in purple?

[pOrk]

Lets set something up on a week day :) Weekends I'm booked

[Al]

I've been wanting a motorcycle since I was 18. I had that non-running Ninja 250 last year, but all I did was push it around the garage.

I have been looking around for the last few months for a bike and I think I like the 08 HD Sportster 1200. Can I get some input from all of you on this bike?

I have this plan in my head to go to lake tahoe some day. If it is too far for two wheels alone, I'd trailer it there. I just want to go there so bad.

[946speedz]

hit me up this spring tom, im always out as much as possible..........

[Breecher_7]

your telling me...I just did over $2000 damage to my bmw last monday driving down Silver Spring heading to school. I hit more than a pot hole...more like a fc*king TRENCH! destroyed 2 of my '02 M5 wheels, lower control arms and ball joints along with 2 tires, and it needs an alignment to ice the cake. Not to mention this all happened right by 70th & silver spring....need I say more.

I drive down silver spring every single day. This is no joke, even my truck takes a ******* beating on that road.

[Beagle]

theres some roads around here by me that are pretty bad but i wouldnt let that stop me from getting a bike.

[ponyride00]

I was going to suggest a Night Rod Special as well. Saw one at the auto show last night,OMG.

[Josepy]

they need to bring the motorcycle forum back again.

[Flight_740]

We woud be in much better shape if these idiot plow drivers didn't have their blades down when the roads are just wet.:fire What's the point in that?



your telling me...I just did over $2000 damage to my bmw last monday driving down Silver Spring heading to school. I hit more than a pot hole...more like a fc*king TRENCH! destroyed 2 of my '02 M5 wheels, lower control arms and ball joints along with 2 tires, and it needs an alignment to ice the cake. Not to mention this all happened right by 70th & silver spring....need I say more.

[pOrk]

To **** up the roads so they have something to do during the summer, har har har

[FANAT1C]

Im gonna get my self a bike very soon and wondering if anyone on here ever met up for group rides at all??



I just picked up a bike and would be interested in a group ride.
Post up a date and time at least a week early and count me in.

[Deggy]

I'll bring out my 10-speed Huffy mountain bike.

[Cutlass Queen]

I'll bring out my 10-speed Huffy mountain bike.

Riding Deggy Fresh style?

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u310/Hotrodloverz28/Spin_Bicycle_Guy_Rider.jpg

[Deggy]

I said a mountain bike, not some ****** ass low rider bike. haha

[WickedSix]

Riding Deggy Fresh style?

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u310/Hotrodloverz28/Spin_Bicycle_Guy_Rider.jpg

u give the boy too much credit that bike is worth more coin than his grandmamobile :rolf:rolf

[Cutlass Queen]

I said a mountain bike, not some ****** ass low rider bike. haha

*begin flavor flav voice* It's deggy fresh style boiiiiii *end flavor flav voice*

:goof

[BAD LS1]

Well i got my temps today, and start the riding class next week... gotta good start so far.

[WickedSix]

where'd u find a riding class this time of year??? indoors somewhere?

[BAD LS1]

where'd u find a riding class this time of year??? indoors somewhere?

moraine park in fondy. The classroom portion is on a sat/sun then the range riding portion starts the begining of june.

Ill be good to go cruising around with just my temps until then. The course is just another way to get your actual license and reduce insurance a bit.

[michelle]

I said a mountain bike, not some ****** ass low rider bike. haha

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g244/reupertm/002wky8d.jpg

[WickedSix]

moraine park in fondy. The classroom portion is on a sat/sun then the range riding portion starts the begining of june.

Ill be good to go cruising around with just my temps until then. The course is just another way to get your actual license and reduce insurance a bit.

I took a riding course for those same reasons, but actually learned to ride alot better than I had known too before. They'll teach u some good techniques :thumbsup

[CannotPost]

I took a riding course for those same reasons, but actually learned to ride alot better than I had known too before. They'll teach u some good techniques :thumbsup

I took the course too, I knew how to ride prior but the course makes you practice thing you would not normally do.:thumbsup They are kinda dorks about making you wear ALL the riding gear. You know jacket, gloves that come past the wrist, helmet, riding boots. It can get a bit warm. When I went everone had to ride these silly little bikes with funky light bars so the instructors knew what you were doing. Because I could already ride well they let me use my bike!

[lilws6]

i'm taking hte class in april its two days in the class during the week and then sat. sun. ride hoep the weatehr will be nice

[Cutlass Queen]

I took the riding course 2 years ago or so and it was the best thing I've ever done. I can't tell you how many times I've used what they've taught me because of asshole drivers.

[T-Bag]

I drive down silver spring every single day. This is no joke, even my truck takes a ******* beating on that road.

Silver spring is god awful. Once you cross the Waukesha County/Milwaukee County line right by 124th street the road goes to complete shit. It has needed to be rebuilt for years, but now it is completely destroyed. Milwaukee county won't fix it though, they'll just patch it up which will last for a week.

[T-Bag]

moraine park in fondy. The classroom portion is on a sat/sun then the range riding portion starts the begining of june.

Ill be good to go cruising around with just my temps until then. The course is just another way to get your actual license and reduce insurance a bit.

I wish I would have taken the riding course, but I just took the road course a couple of weeks after I got my temps. Nearest place I could find was out in Madison that had an opening.

Almost failed before we even began because my rear brake lever wasn't triggering the brake lights, I kind of...um...had to keep my middle finger on the front brake lever and tell her to look again :rolf

Hell if I was driving out to Madison to fail because of a faulty brake switch. I did end up fixing it the same day when I got home. This was on my red 96 CBR F3

[BAD LS1]

Well i think i may decide on a diff bike than the V rod yet... looked into 08' Suzuki Boulevard M109R2's and have to saythey are pretty bad ass!

The thing is for me it looks incredbily alot like a V rod, yet the power is equal and the performance is probably better! The price is about 4G's less than a V rod too.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20C/Suzuki%20Boulevard%20M109R2%20%202.jpg

http://www.motomap.net/lineup/2008/img/m109r2_c_ph01.jpg

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2008models/2008-Suzuki-BoulevardM109Rg.jpg

[Flight_740]

:thumbsup Now thats a man's bike.

Every jap maker (Yamaha suzuki honda kawasaki) has a bike as cool if not even better looking than HD IMO.



Well i think i may decide on a diff bike than the V rod yet... looked into 08' Suzuki Boulevard M109R2's and have to saythey are pretty bad ass!

The thing is for me it looks incredbily alot like a V rod, yet the power is equal and the performance is probably better! The price is about 4G's less than a V rod too.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20C/Suzuki%20Boulevard%20M109R2%20%202.jpg

http://www.motomap.net/lineup/2008/img/m109r2_c_ph01.jpg

[purpl72olds]

Just got my second bike (see avatar) Im taking my riding course in may but have had my temps for a couple years.

[Al]

Update on me:

Mom: Al, what do you want for your birthday?
Me: I want to go to motorcylce riding school.
Mom: (silence + that stare i used to get when i did something bad when I was younger)
Me: I'm serious.
Mom: You don't have a motorcycle
Me: they provide them.
Mom: (longer stare)
Mom: alright. what does your father think.
Me: He doesn't know.
Mom: (smiling) It's a deal!


I'm Signing Up on the 26th!!!!!!!!!!!

[Breecher_7]

Great choice Tom. Screw HD.

[moels]

Update on me:

Mom: Al, what do you want for your birthday?
Me: I want to go to motorcylce riding school.
Mom: (silence + that stare i used to get when i did something bad when I was younger)
Me: I'm serious.
Mom: You don't have a motorcycle
Me: they provide them.
Mom: (longer stare)
Mom: alright. what does your father think.
Me: He doesn't know.
Mom: (smiling) It's a deal!


I'm Signing Up on the 26th!!!!!!!!!!!

Aren't you like late 20's? Call your own shots dude! :headbang

[moels]

Oh yeah, and I will be looking into a bike to save on some gas and enjoy some nice rides. I have had a few crotch rockets, but I think I would like something more wrist and back friendly. Like a nice yami, zuk, or honda version of a harley.

[d0nut]

Here's a few pics of my main 2 bikes. I haven't been getting much riding in for the last few years because of the kids and having a company van. Now that I'm working at Harley I'll be able to ride in very day in summer. Odds are I'll ride the Ducati more because it will pull 55MPG to 35ish on the Triumph. Most times I average 20 or so on the Triumph due to excessive throttle application and a lack of common sense on my part.....

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i286/d0nutd00d/Triumph-1.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i286/d0nutd00d/D-and-T-2.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i286/d0nutd00d/D-and-T-1.jpg

[Smokey1226]

I would love to get my hands on a Ducatti 999, but they still go for some serious $$$$

[Breecher_7]

Suzuki or Kawi for Jap Bikes.

Euro Imports, cant beat Aprillia and MV Agusta

Never a fan of Duc's, Dont like how they ride, dont like how they look...

[T-Bag]

I have and always will be a Honda guy. Suzuki and Kawasaki might have the power and track advantage (debatable with drivers of course), but Honda builds their bikes knowing that only 5% of sport bike riders actually use them for track use, and build with a mix of comfort and twisty fun. I never found any of the competition near as comfortable to ride...especially Yamaha's which seem to lack any sort of low end power to cruise around town.

Not trying to start a hate post, because I love pretty much all sport bikes (except Buell)...I just love my honda's.

[d0nut]

I have always been very much anti-Buell but have to say the 1125R isn't too bad. We've had a few come thru work and I've gotten to look at them a bit. The engine was designed by Rotax and built by them so it's a stout piece. I should be able to get one signed out over the summer and see how it is for the weekend. My main concern is that the people in East Troy manage to screw the bikes together right.......

The only real issue I've had with Honda/Yam/Suzuki/Kaw is that they go thru a cycle where everyone has one. The F4 was everywhere for a while, the GSXR before that and the the R1/R6 Yamaha's. Before that it was the ZX-6/9 Kawi's. I don't really ride as hard as I used to and to some extent I don't want to see myself going the opposite way on the road. It's the same thing that got me out of Harley's in the early 90's.

I knew the Harley fun was over when a guy in a mid 80's Vette gave me the nod at an intersection and his hairpiece fell off......... When he thinks you are cool you need to change your life!



I have and always will be a Honda guy. Suzuki and Kawasaki might have the power and track advantage (debatable with drivers of course), but Honda builds their bikes knowing that only 5% of sport bike riders actually use them for track use, and build with a mix of comfort and twisty fun. I never found any of the competition near as comfortable to ride...especially Yamaha's which seem to lack any sort of low end power to cruise around town.

Not trying to start a hate post, because I love pretty much all sport bikes (except Buell)...I just love my honda's.

[Smokey1226]

T-bag, actully i have to agree 100%. I ride yamaha Dirt bikes (own one) and they love to rip. But as far as their street bikes i agree, they HATE to puts around town. My brothers honda doesnt mind it at all. I've been after a All black 06 636 or White/Black GSXR 600 so we'll see what happens.

[lilws6]

suzuki FTW!!! lol

[BAD LS1]

Going to look at the M109R2 tonight... With any luck ill be able to place an order for one tonight, as no local dealers have a black one like i want in stock.

[Josepy]

Going to look at the M109R2 tonight... With any luck ill be able to place an order for one tonight, as no local dealers have a black one like i want in stock.

hey come pick me up. i will go with you.

[juicedimpss]

Well i think i may decide on a diff bike than the V rod yet... looked into 08' Suzuki Boulevard M109R2's and have to saythey are pretty bad ass!

The thing is for me it looks incredbily alot like a V rod, yet the power is equal and the performance is probably better! The price is about 4G's less than a V rod too.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20C/Suzuki%20Boulevard%20M109R2%20%202.jpg

http://www.motomap.net/lineup/2008/img/m109r2_c_ph01.jpg

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2008models/2008-Suzuki-BoulevardM109Rg.jpg

how does resale compare to the vrod?

[T-Bag]

how does resale compare to the vrod?

I would imagine they don't hold their value as well as a Harley. Import cruisers tend to hold their values better than sport bikes...but I wouldn't say on the level of a Harley

[Al]

Aren't you like late 20's? Call your own shots dude! :headbang

The catch is wheather I pay for it of I get it as a gift.

I have been threatend to be out of the family will. But when my old man brought this up, I reminded him that he said I wasn't on it about 5 years ago.

This is one of those things that they will object to for the rest of my life. I'll always call them ma and pa...can't escape that.


BTW- What do all of you think of the HD 1200 Sportster?

[T-Bag]

BTW- What do all of you think of the HD 1200 Sportster?

Ugly and slow

[BAD LS1]

Pretty much settled on one now, just trying to close the deal...

Pretty much the identical bike, same color.

http://www.csramotorsports.com/images/atlshow/images/bikeshow0811.jpg

http://www.csramotorsports.com/images/atlshow/images/bikeshow0812.jpg

[jbiscuit]

sweeeeet color!!!! I know they are hard to beat for the loot but man I'd like to have a Harley someday just cuz.

[BAD LS1]

sweeeeet color!!!! I know they are hard to beat for the loot but man I'd like to have a Harley someday just cuz.

lol that will have to be my way of looking at it too, i simply cant afford one w/o selling my car is what it boiled down to.

[Al]

Ugly and slow

Well, I think they are good looking and fast-enough, but what would you reccomend?

[d0nut]

There's nothing wrong with a 1200 Sportster as long as you go into it understanding it's not a sportbike. They do what they need and can be all kinds of fun.

They are releasing the XR1200 in Europe and with a bit of luck they will come to the US. I have yet to ride one but the production versions I have seen look very close to this one:

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/newsandupdates/harley_davidson_xr1200_sportster_prototype/index.html

Everyone that has ridden the test bikes love it so far, it's a step in the right direction to me.

The really nice thing about a Harley engine is that they are very simple and forgiving, almost like a SBC. They make a lot of torque and are fun to ride when you set them up right. The only real issue about riding an XL is taking a lot of sh*t from guys on bigger Harleys. Most people will bust your balls about being on a girls bike but unless they are making the payments and filling the tank they can blow you.

Another nice alternative is a Triumph Thruxton.

http://www.hermys.com/triumph/thruxton/

They are by no means a rocket out of the box but there is good aftermarket support for them and a well sorted bike will keep up with a 600 Honda on the track. There is also some charm in not seeing one everyday when you ride.

Maybe a Triumph Speed Triple? They have a lot of Mojo and are on the rapid side of things. Tons of aftermarket goodies and very resonable used.

http://www.hermys.com/triumph/speedtriple/

If you were to go with a Triumph or wantedf to look at them I'd recommend the dealer in Racine or in Janesville over South East Sales. Just a personal thing for me.









The catch is wheather I pay for it of I get it as a gift.

I have been threatend to be out of the family will. But when my old man brought this up, I reminded him that he said I wasn't on it about 5 years ago.

This is one of those things that they will object to for the rest of my life. I'll always call them ma and pa...can't escape that.


BTW- What do all of you think of the HD 1200 Sportster?

[Flight_740]

Very nice tom. If I had the cash, I would be very torn between that and a Victory.

[T-Bag]

Well, I think they are good looking and fast-enough, but what would you reccomend?

http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=VTX1300R&ModelYear=2008&ModelId=VTX1300R8

Still slow (durr), but better looking and in the same price range

[lilws6]

looks like some one else was down in chicago for the bike show

[Al]

http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=VTX1300R&ModelYear=2008&ModelId=VTX1300R8

Still slow (durr), but better looking and in the same price range


There's nothing wrong with a 1200 Sportster as long as you go into it understanding it's not a sportbike. They do what they need and can be all kinds of fun.

Alright. I'm not really interested in a sport bike. I want something that I can cruise 150 miles to up-north on or take lake drive down to Chicago on. My ultimate goal is to go to Lake Tahoe some day. Ya know, an "epic" cruise.

[pOrk]

Tom, WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY Better then a Vrod.

The VRod sits in the garage and therefor holds its value a bit better because the miles just don't get put on them. JUNK!

The M109 is a LOT of bike, and they are as comfortable as they are reliable. Then again if you want to jiggle like a queer eating a hot dog at every stop light, the v-rod may be for you.

[T-Bag]

Alright. I'm not really interested in a sport bike. I want something that I can cruise 150 miles to up-north on or take lake drive down to Chicago on. My ultimate goal is to go to Lake Tahoe some day. Ya know, an "epic" cruise.

A VTX or any Jap cruiser in that price range will be WAY more comfortable than a sportster.

Also shaft drive ftw

[Al]

Update: I Am Signed Up For Motorcycle Riders Safety!!!!!!!

Also, I went to 5 Corners in Cedarburg to look at the Hondas. The first thing I noticed is that they are much wider than the sportster. I also had to lean farther forward to hold on, even with the bars that come farther back. Just sitting on it, the Sportster is waaay more comfortable for me simply because it is narrower.

I still want to look at a few other shops around town to get a better idea of what's available, but I also need to start and finish the riders course. I signed up earlier today and I start on monday. If all goes well, i will have my license on the 20th!

[pOrk]

^ Which class did you sign up for? I can't believe you got in so fast, usually you have to sit on a waiting list for a few months. That is, unless you signed up for a private one. The private ones are big money, if you go through a tech school its less then 200

[Cutlass Queen]

Update: I Am Signed Up For Motorcycle Riders Safety!!!!!!!

Also, I went to 5 Corners in Cedarburg to look at the Hondas. The first thing I noticed is that they are much wider than the sportster. I also had to lean farther forward to hold on, even with the bars that come farther back. Just sitting on it, the Sportster is waaay more comfortable for me simply because it is narrower.

I still want to look at a few other shops around town to get a better idea of what's available, but I also need to start and finish the riders course. I signed up earlier today and I start on monday. If all goes well, i will have my license on the 20th!

Stop out and look at Road Track and Trail....I bought both my motorcycles there and I'm very pleased with their service :thumbsup

[T-Bag]

Update: I Am Signed Up For Motorcycle Riders Safety!!!!!!!

Also, I went to 5 Corners in Cedarburg to look at the Hondas. The first thing I noticed is that they are much wider than the sportster. I also had to lean farther forward to hold on, even with the bars that come farther back. Just sitting on it, the Sportster is waaay more comfortable for me simply because it is narrower.

I still want to look at a few other shops around town to get a better idea of what's available, but I also need to start and finish the riders course. I signed up earlier today and I start on monday. If all goes well, i will have my license on the 20th!

Hey, at least you tried them out. What's comfortable for you is comfortable for you.

I've always liked the guys over at Southeast Sales just south of Good Hope on 76th st.

[Al]

I paid 295 for the class at Learning Curves Motorcycle Riding School. If I waited a day longer, it would have been 345. This is the same place that does all of their riding in front of the Pedit Center.

[WickedSix]

I paid 295 for the class at Learning Curves Motorcycle Riding School. If I waited a day longer, it would have been 345. This is the same place that does all of their riding in front of the Pedit Center.

Good choice I went there the bikes are well maintained (they take ALOT of abuse) hope on a style of bike like what your looking to buy then switch it up another day just to see if you might like something else. They have 250 sport and cruiser and 200cc dual sports when I was there....course the dual sport was as high as a cruiser when I was on it :rolf :rolf they're nice folks and willing to take the time to help you get it right. I like that above all they stress that you have fun while doing it. I think I paid 280 last year...must be the gas prices :thumbsup

[Al]

Good choice I went there the bikes are well maintained (they take ALOT of abuse) hope on a style of bike like what your looking to buy then switch it up another day just to see if you might like something else. They have 250 sport and cruiser and 200cc dual sports when I was there....course the dual sport was as high as a cruiser when I was on it :rolf :rolf they're nice folks and willing to take the time to help you get it right. I like that above all they stress that you have fun while doing it. I think I paid 280 last year...must be the gas prices :thumbsup

Learning Curves bought 12-15 new bikes for this year. I was on a Honda Rebel with 3.1 miles on it. Within a mile, a lady laid hers down when trying to stop.

Update: I am done with the classroom session now. I can also now say that I have driven a motorcycle.

[Al]

Done With Safety Class!!!!

I'll get my license on Tuesday and I also just got my check from Uncle Sam! wOOt.

I'm looking at Harleys. I checked out some Buells, but I can't put my feet on the ground well enough on anything other than a blast. I'll probably rent a Sportster to get a feel for it in the next week or two.

[Josepy]

Done With Safety Class!!!!

I'll get my license on Tuesday and I also just got my check from Uncle Sam! wOOt.

I'm looking at Harleys. I checked out some Buells, but I can't put my feet on the ground well enough on anything other than a blast. I'll probably rent a Sportster to get a feel for it in the next week or two.

want to buy a chopper???

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/josepy121380/chopper002.jpg

[Crawlin]

hahaha, badass!!!

[Josepy]

hahaha, badass!!!

yeah had the chopper about 2 months. lookin to sell it already. want more of pro street harley like i used to have.

[Al]

want to buy a chopper???

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/josepy121380/chopper002.jpg

The Criteria before I consider:
Is it expensive?
Can I reach the handles (5'6")?

[Josepy]

The Criteria before I consider:
Is it expensive?
Can I reach the handles (5'6")?

PM sent

[0TransAm0]

damn that was fast ^^^ your already looking to sell it? do you just not like the way it handles or is the wife bitchen you cant take her for a ride.........on the bike that is :)

[Al]

A little update:

I have been doing some deep research on motorcycles under the 10k price. Despite knowing very little about motorcycles in general, I have found that I can provide more comparison data about these bikes than just about anyone at the dealerships I have gone to. The only guys who were able to provide me with some really good info were one guy at Cedar Creek Motorsports and another at House of Harley. When I was at Cedar Creek, they had to go and find this guy because the regular floor person didn't know.

Kinda pisses me off.

typical sales people? :confused

[Josepy]

damn that was fast ^^^ your already looking to sell it? do you just not like the way it handles or is the wife bitchen you cant take her for a ride.........on the bike that is :)

I like it when the wife rides along. Im getting a custom rear seat built. I kinda liked the pro stree look more of my harley that I had. If I dont get what I want for it I will keep it. I havent officialy put it up for sale yet.

[cannonball]

Okay I've been lurking on here to long. BUY WHAT THE HELL YOU LIKE, if its two wheels its going to be fun. I myself am a Honda guy and own 4 of them
(1965superhawk,1976CB200,1989HawkGT, and a 2000RC51). Why? Because I freaking like Hondas but that doesnt mean thats all I like or respect. I hate the whole Jap VS Harley crap that seems to mainly exist in the Milwaukee city limits for some reason. Harley guys dont wave to Jap riders unless they are out on the backroad doing real riding and not city bound bar hopping runs. That said, I like all bikes and in a perfect world I would have a garage full of the bastards. Who wouldnt want a 1098R for a trackday weapon parked next to a custom chopper for posing, parked next to my hypermotard for commuting in town, parked next to my VFR for all day backroads sport riding, parked next to mile 2007 Goldwing with 45000 miles on it already! Like I say, BUY WHAT YOU LIKE, its your money and its your fun!