Still working on it so pieces come and go . Left side isn't on on the bottom pic either
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Still working on it so pieces come and go . Left side isn't on on the bottom pic either
What is going on with?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spdu4ia
So far, I'm digging the Duc's in your garage.. the RED... OMG [Beer]
Restoring back to its former glory , aka undoing 15 years of tacky add ons and getting as many oem parts back on as i can. Also basic belts , valves, maintenance items. Thanks !
knarly man!
That model/design is the soul burner of sportbikes... no matter what or how old you are... you can never mistaken that bike design for anything else. Very nice!
Looks like you could ride cross country on that
What model is that BMwQuote:
Originally Posted by Goodburbon
Got them both in one pic
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Got a good deal on a 2p15 yamaha r3. Small bike but should be good for me to get back into the swing of riding then I'll upgrade.
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Nice! Definitely a good time to buy right now . Prices coming down
My 2013 BMW GS1200 on last years fall momo ride.
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recently got another tw200. Will be selling the xt350
2006 ZX14 picked up last week:
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Test rode a new Street Glide special today with the new 107ci engine. I didn't care for the bike itself (my Road King rides and handles much nicer) but the new engine is pretty nice. I didn't think it had much noticeable power over the 103ci but it runs really smooth and the power delivery is smooth and constant. Kind of weird sitting on a Harley where the mirrors and handlebars don't vibrate at idle.
Just for giggles I'm going to try to get by the stealership tomorrow to take a look at the new ones. Not in the market but curious about the new motors.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
That was kind of my situation. Mostly wanted take one for a spin. Wasn't seriously in the market to buy right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc45
And that's why I'm not allowed to "go look " at motorcycle shops or gun stores.
Oh noice... aftermarket rims!Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthPaw
Only times I love "Red" on a vehicles... that is arousing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spdu4ia
Please spend you hard earned $$$$ on good gear... or and on a bigger bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
Never will you ever see your investment as a good thing on a bike.... especially on a bike less than a 1000cc... even a 1000cc doesn't hold it's value.
Only investment I did on mine was a quarter turn throttle, sprocket, steel braided brakes, and a quick shifter... soon some race skins... and I have a 11 ZX10R... I'm almost completely happy with it [Beer]
I purchased my last one as an "investment" . However your right , most of the time that is not a good move. But smart to get a smaller bike your comfortable on then upgrade.
2013 F800GSQuote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
The little buell started sounding like it had rod knock and this popped up at the local HD shop...it followed me home.
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Brought this home tonight. 2007 Honda XR650L (CA emissions removed and tuned). Looked way too long and this fell in my lap. Original owner is a friend and very fastidious with upkeep. Like new with 6200mls.
First ride was tonight.
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Ah Pook, that Honda is a great bike, looks like in great shape too. Enjoy!
I'm about 80% sure I had that bike in my shop for maintenance a month or so back. If so, you got yourself a keeper!
Thought I had posted in here, but I guess not. Here is my current ride. 2012 Sportster Iron punched out to 1200cc. Raised up, dirtbike bars, skid plates, spoked wheels, knobbies to make it my version of an old school scrambler. I've had a blast pissing of the ADV guys with their BWM's that think adventure is just dirt roads. These pics are from last month when I took it up Mosquito pass solo, passed 2 "ADV" guys on my way up that had turned around and told me the trail was too hard and there was no way in hell I would make it. I've ridden on trails all over the country on dirt bikes, and competed from coast to coast in rock crawlers, I won't lie this trail, on this bike at 40 years old was one of the hardest things I have ever done physically. On a dirtbike it would have been no problem.
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I wonder how many Harleys have seen this summit? It's the highest passable road in the US. 13,185'
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Gotta love low clearance.
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I love your bikeQuote:
Originally Posted by RCCrawler
That's so cool
I have a customer with an XR1200 Harley that he put aggressive dual sport tires on, he takes that thing EVERYWHERE. Huge respect for you!
Thanks a ton, still a lot I want to do but it's been a blast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spdu4ia
Yea it's a lot of fun. I've spun the rear tire/tube in the wheel and ripped the valve stem off twice now, any ideas? I thought rim lock, but have been told it'll be impossible to balance.Quote:
Originally Posted by TFOGGER
It's a 3 inch wide rear wheel? A bead lock might be an option, generally they weigh about 3 1/2 ounces, so it might be a challenge to balance, depending on where it wants weight in the first place. Finding a 3 incher might take a little effort as well, most manufacturers only go to 2.5. The only other real option would be to run higher pressures, which would compromise traction a bit, or go old school and use short sheet metal screws into the beads like drag guys do with car slicks.Quote:
Originally Posted by RCCrawler
Would a TW200 rear rim fit? (at work an can't see what you are riding) It's like a dang ATV tire almost :)
I can't remember what I ended up having them build me off the top of my head, but I wanna say it's either 3" or 3.5". I've also been running it at like 32psi the whole time.Quote:
Originally Posted by TFOGGER
No way that would fit, don't think it would help the problem either though. The problem is there is just so much torque and traction the wheel spins and the tire doesn't and it ends up ripping out the valve stem.Quote:
Originally Posted by CavSct1983
Some of the old school CB750s and XS1100s used rim locks (2 in the rear wheel) in 16 inch wheels. I'll have to look to see how wide the rims were...Quote:
Originally Posted by RCCrawler
Ah. I've never had that problem with my TW200. (of course)Quote:
Originally Posted by RCCrawler
I'm minus the BMW f800. Hit a deer 2 weeks ago and I'm laid up recovering. Bike went over forward, landed upside down and tore off the dash/ bashed in the panniers. I broke 7 ribs in 12 places and broke my collar bone.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f83fb794f3.jpg
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Ouch that's no fun. The bike is easy to fix, hopefully you mend well.
Holy shit. Glad your going to mend.
Let us know when the venison steaks are on the bbq
Holy crap! Glad you're on the mend. Hitting a deer is no joke (I know of at least 2 that weren't so lucky). Based on BMW's cost on bodywork, that bike is destined for the auction... :-(
Dude...