Motorbikes!!!!

[Rbacchiega]

Who's got 'em or used to have one?

I just bought a 1979 Yamaha XS 1100...and I'm going to murder it LOL. New Forks, New Seat, possibly a harley-style gas tank. Helllooooooooooooo Chopper!

Anyone?

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

I don't have a bike yet but I rode my friends Ducati Monster S4R the other day and am trying to convince him to sell it to me :D

He NEVER rides its so it just sits down in the underground parking of our building. For now hes saying no but I think he will come around. He paid $30K two years ago and I figure $20K is fair ;)

But I also have to actually get my Canadian bike license still...I think it takes a month? He said a month but he got his years ago...

[Rbacchiega]

$20K! I bought my bike for $400 :D I figure once my brother and I make it beautiful there should be another $1500 so I'l lhave a rad chopped bike for about 2 grand, which isn't bad at all.

I'm not sure about BC, I know in Alberta there's a course you can take (they even rent you the bikes for crying out loud) and they teach you pretty much everything, even how to lay down a bike should you need to. Then you get a discount on your license.

The last bike I had (2007 Katana 750) I bent the frame on...so I'm excited to get this beast. And when I say beast I mean it...this thing has 4 pipes running from the engine, 1100 cc...big bike for someone like me (5'7")

[my2rotties]

WOO HOO another chick that rides bikes... I don't know enough of them. I have a 2000 Roulette green Triumph speed triple. It's the bike from the Mission Impossible II movie. Actually it's on my Facebook profile picture right now.

It's for sale now since I never have a chance to ride it.

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo330/my2rotties/bikes001.jpg

[Rbacchiega]

Yeah Diana, I saw the pic in your profile. You're selling Frank's too? Or who's is the red bike?

I don't mind rockets, don't get me wrong, they are a hot bike...but this one is going to be rad...

This is pretty much identical to how the bike looks now (not the exact bike, but same colouring, model etc):
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m21/casper_023/0602dgb_20.jpg

[my2rotties]

Yes the ZX10R is also for sale... I am sick of him getting mass tickets or running away from the sheriffs when they clock him doing a million. I never considered my bike a crotch rocket since Frank can blow past me like I am standing still. I wanted something different then anybody else's so I opted for my S3. I love my bike but hate riding in the wind, cold or not so perfect weather conditions... therefore I never ride it.

I like your bike and it will look sweet when it is done...can you do a concept drawing... I know you can.:wink::wink:


Frank's bike is all carbon fiber farings, aftermarket everything, NOS, and has custom ghost skulls in the paint. He hates riding it since when we go out for a couple of hours it's a back breaker, mine is not so comfy either. I want something better the next time around as I am 6' tall and all my height is in my legs. They get really crampy on my Triumph too.

Frank's bike

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo330/my2rotties/zx10.jpg

Yeah Diana, I saw the pic in your profile. You're selling Frank's too? Or who's is the red bike?

I don't mind rockets, don't get me wrong, they are a hot bike...but this one is going to be rad...

This is pretty much identical to how the bike looks now (not the exact bike, but same colouring, model etc):
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m21/casper_023/0602dgb_20.jpg

[StirCrazy]

I ride mine pretty much all year round, except for the week or two we have snow :mrgreen: this year I have had it parked more than normal though..

http://www.members.shaw.ca/crystalk/bike/bike2.jpg

Steve

[Rbacchiega]

Somewhere between this one:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m21/casper_023/chopped-1979-yamaha-xs1100-6973.jpg

and this one:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m21/casper_023/1979-yamaha-other-yamaha-xs-650-cho.jpg
The last one is only a 650, but we're planning on cutting out alot of the unnecesary stuff in my bike so it'll be a naked looking frame.

[Rbacchiega]

that's one bad ass bike Steve.

I'm a big fan of cruiser style bikes lately. Alot easier to enjoy the ride on the highway. When I had the Katana any time someone passed me I would have to work a little harder to keep her level.

[Brent F]

I have a Ducati S2R 800 Monster
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj252/Brent_F/2006%20Ducati%20S2R%20800/Left.jpg

Like my2rotties I'm selling it this spring. Never seem to ride it.

[Brent F]

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo330/my2rotties/zx10.jpg

Nice looking bike!

[Rbacchiega]

!!!!!!!!!!! I drool over Ducati's

mind if I ask how much you want for it. My buddy is looking for one.

[Brent F]

!!!!!!!!!!! I drool over Ducati's

mind if I ask how much you want for it. My buddy is looking for one.

It's a 2006 S2R 800 with 5,800 km. Asking $7,600

Also have a trunk that slides on the rear seat cowl so a helmet and jacket can be locked securely
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj252/Brent_F/2006%20Ducati%20S2R%20800/RightTrunk.jpg

[Rbacchiega]

I'll let him know!

[Delphinus]

Mmm, looks like fun. I'd hurt myself on one though, it's inevitable. I hurt myself enough on pedaled bikes. :mrgreen:

[sitandwatch]

I had an RC51 but I crashed it in may 2001 hit some gravel going around a corner.

Have not been on one since.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

$20K! I bought my bike for $400 :D I figure once my brother and I make it beautiful there should be another $1500 so I'l lhave a rad chopped bike for about 2 grand, which isn't bad at all.

I'm not sure about BC, I know in Alberta there's a course you can take (they even rent you the bikes for crying out loud) and they teach you pretty much everything, even how to lay down a bike should you need to. Then you get a discount on your license.

The last bike I had (2007 Katana 750) I bent the frame on...so I'm excited to get this beast. And when I say beast I mean it...this thing has 4 pipes running from the engine, 1100 cc...big bike for someone like me (5'7")

Well I have my bike license from the US already. We'll see what they say about riding here. I had a Honda for about 3 years when I lived down in Miami. For me a bike always seemed like a waste with the weather up here but now I am starting to consider it.

Oh and 20K is a bit more than I would actually pay :D

He did put an insane amount of money into this bike though. I think off the lot it was about $22K when all was said and done (base was $16K, so he upgraded about everything) and then with some of the aftermarket mods, it up to about 30K! Its a 2007, so not too old.

Besides wearing his really sweaty helmet, it was so nice to ride this thing. A little more powerful than I am used to but I could manage ;)

[StirCrazy]

that's one bad ass bike Steve.

I'm a big fan of cruiser style bikes lately. Alot easier to enjoy the ride on the highway. When I had the Katana any time someone passed me I would have to work a little harder to keep her level.

Thanks, the pipes that are in the pic arn't the ones that are on the bike now. I put the HK bigh 3" straits on it, lot nicer looking. I have also rejetted the carb, removed the air snorkel, put a K'N' air filter on, changed all the oils to synthetic, and made my own set of engine bars. thoes I am not happy with I used 1" pipe to make them and they look skinny on a fat bike, so I am thinking about buying a set of Lindby hi-way bars.

Mind you I am also thinking of trading it in on a new honda also. brand new honda modle comming out this month and it is bad ass
http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/honda-fury2.jpg

Steve

[Myka]

My boyfriend has a blue crotch rocket. :lol: He's selling it because he only got out twice last year. I wont' ride on it though. My dad has a REAL bike, I ride on it with him lots. it's a 1998 Harley Davdson FL Classic (funny I don't even know the brand of my bf's crotch rocket). Looks like the pic except the pic is a Classic Ultra, and he takes the hard bags off, which makes the "couch" come off so it's just a flat seat on the back. If he guns it he'll lose me off the back. Now that's fun!!! :D

I don't have any pics on this puter, but it looks a lot like this one:
http://images02.olx.com/ui/2/18/92/17431692_1.jpeg




I REALLY want a bike. Mine would HAVE to be Vivid Black (semi matte). I don't like chrome on bikes. I love the HD Night Rod Special:
http://www.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,,5954620,00.jpg

But I wouldn't mind an HD 1200 Nightster:
http://resource.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2007/images/colors/pnw_spxl1200n_dom_c01_stw_w1024.jpg

[Brent F]

Mmm, looks like fun. I'd hurt myself on one though, it's inevitable. I hurt myself enough on pedaled bikes. :mrgreen:

They're cheaper than fish tanks

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Thanks, the pipes that are in the pic arn't the ones that are on the bike now. I put the HK bigh 3" straits on it, lot nicer looking. I have also rejetted the carb, removed the air snorkel, put a K'N' air filter on, changed all the oils to synthetic, and made my own set of engine bars. thoes I am not happy with I used 1" pipe to make them and they look skinny on a fat bike, so I am thinking about buying a set of Lindby hi-way bars.

Mind you I am also thinking of trading it in on a new honda also. brand new honda modle comming out this month and it is bad ass
http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/honda-fury2.jpg

Steve

Yeah I love this bike!

Only thing is I would look ridiculous riding it. LOL. Not quite a style I can pull off.

[ElGuappo]

I have a honda RC 51 that ive had since new in 2004. had a used cbr 600 before that. cant find a pic right now but i can get one later.

[Rbacchiega]

mmmm that honda made me drool a little.

Pretty neat how now you can buy ready made choppers. Takes some of the fun out of it though.

I've decided to bobber the bike. Keep the original frame and all the fun stuff...take it back about 30 years to a 1950s look...

[Myka]

There's one serious problem with that Honda "chopper". It's a Honda. ;)

[StirCrazy]

There's one serious problem with that Honda "chopper". It's a Honda. ;)

yup, or you can just call it a "thinking man's Harley" :mrgreen:

when I bought the bike in 04, I was looking to spend 10K or less. any harley I looked at that was about 10K the stores would ask me if I am prepared to spend another 5 to 8K over the next 5 years...

to buy the style I wanted in a Harley it would have been 32K, I only spend 10including some gear on this one, and it doesn't leave oil spots on my driveway:wink:

Steve

[Rbacchiega]

I like the silver fury on the Honda site...mmmmm
Maybe I should get TWO bikes...the drivable right away Fury and the build to be a sexy sexy bobber yamaha....

[Myka]

yup, or you can just call it a "thinking man's Harley" :mrgreen:

when I bought the bike in 04, I was looking to spend 10K or less. any harley I looked at that was about 10K the stores would ask me if I am prepared to spend another 5 to 8K over the next 5 years...

to buy the style I wanted in a Harley it would have been 32K, I only spend 10including some gear on this one, and it doesn't leave oil spots on my driveway:wink:

Steve

That's like using T5s. :eek: ;)

[Ron99]

!!!!!!!!!!! I drool over Ducati's

Had this until last year. Sold it because I barely had time to ride :sad:

http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/70_70/254_23/Duc2.jpg

Some of the previous bikes included a Yamaha RZ350, Yamaha FZR400 and these ones:

http://hotimg23.fotki.com/a/70_70/254_23/RKTZR250.jpg

http://hotimg25.fotki.com/a/70_70/254_23/ZX4_R-vi.jpg

[my2rotties]

At least it is dependable unlike the domestics or English bikes... Bikes and their owners are such a diverse group. Living out in Bragg Creek is a blast to ride into the hamlet and get to see the bikes... they are already rolling into town with gravel on the roads and snow drifts in the ditches...

There's one serious problem with that Honda "chopper". It's a Honda. ;)

[Rbacchiega]

There's already quite a few cruising around downtown by the shop. Just today there was a group of 5 or 6 rad Triumphs that went roaring by... I love spring/summer specifically for the bikes and muscle cars

[StirCrazy]

That's like using T5s. :eek: ;)

ya but I'm a softie, not a stony :wink: :lol:

[fishoholic]

My Dad's really cool Titan chopper (my grandpa [RIP] is on it)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/DSC00070.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/bike.jpg

Steve's bike

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/6-line/600RR.jpg

My Dad also has the sliver 100 year anniversary Harley bike but I can't find any pictures of it. I'll try to get one later.

[Myka]

ya but I'm a softie, not a stony :wink: :lol:

Heh...

[Snaz]

http://snaz.com/marine/youngdominion.jpg

The foothills of Alberta circa 1976, my brother, myself and our two friends. My bike was the red Honda X-75.

[my2rotties]

So sorry to hear about your grandpa... he looked pretty happy sitting in the bike. Your dad's bike is the sweetest bike I have seen in a very long time... NOw I have to find a picture of our chopper...

My Dad's really cool Titan chopper (my grandpa [RIP] is on it)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/DSC00070.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/bike.jpg

Steve's bike

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/5f95_20.jpg

My Dad also has the sliver 100 year anniversary Harley bike but I can't find any pictures of it. I'll try to get one later.

[my2rotties]

Our chopper we still need to do something for the paint...I traded my dirtbike for the 150cc mini.

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo330/my2rotties/toys084.jpg

[fishoholic]

So sorry to hear about your grandpa... he looked pretty happy sitting in the bike. Your dad's bike is the sweetest bike I have seen in a very long time... NOw I have to find a picture of our chopper...

Thanks, he passed away almost 2 years ago. That was one of the last pictures taken of him before he got sick. He did really enjoy sitting on the chopper, guess he thought he was pretty cool :cool:

The details on my Dad's bike close up are really sweet, skulls painted inside of skulls and that sort of thing, also each skull on there is different. Very detailed work.

[mike31154]

Mmmm, bikes. Two beemers at the moment, a 1981 R80G/S and a 2000 R1200C. My first bike back in the Cold Lake days was a Honda XL175. Great old hack to tool around the boonies on. Sold it in the 80s.

Cherry Grove Alberta in the 70s
http://fwswng.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pNJ6d2cukNjVxKL1krVGpN3IgGgBXAWYkwKK0O3OPQlXFfBj NvSbaI69nwEjViUCBRF_GCr0VOl2bzz8M5Lr2XKecxgVyZwMb/HondaXL175.jpg

The R80G/S qualifies for collector's plates so it's real cheap on insurance. I'm the original owner, bought it on my first tour in Germany with the Air Force. Still runs great and I have a 1,000cc kit for it but not sure if I'll install it, may invalidate the collector status.

Up around Oyama
http://fwswng.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pCk1-12VXKkE0v9cuygrcEbkGY9OXORKcnlBRGmUBST4QE5D7mDMBqh cCREKlZJkBT7Y4uGVhpEXkrBDJ-sRff6aGnL28tC4N/Image028.jpg

Picked up the R1200C in Ottawa while I was at the dealer getting parts for the R80. I saw it on the showroom floor and got all weak in the knees. I lasted less than a week before I bit the bullet and coughed up the dough. Takes a llittle more washing/waxing than the R80, but it serves it's purpose well as a cruiser.

Seton Lake
http://iqmqpa.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pfPROgDjccjAReAv05EhteCkkaYxzWp9rumm66IOjpYZ_Nqu 2g05Akgk_3DRB8y7JiiN2xAOz43TxT3YkG9kWiA/DCP_1004.jpg

Air head & Chrome head
http://fwswng.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pG4CrKYn1INPUUzW_w1IS1bn-KVeMheG3zyMIKLVCaU-G0NLw0oQf1rR2xTIw_FFCyd48uiwmBEjL59Oc7PRBaa3bPMGDx WKv/P1010375.jpg

[whatcaneyedo]

I'm going to get my bike back on the road later today. The weather is in the -5ºC to +10ºC range and theres still a foot of snow on the lawn. Must be spring!

Its a 750cc 2001 Honda Shadow ACE.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh109/whatcaneyedo/newtankpics016.jpg

[Rbacchiega]

Diana, why not leave it matte black? And throw white-walls on it. Skinny up front and a fat B****** on the back?

[Cameron]

I run a 01 CBR f4i..pics to come

[Flash]

I work for a honda dealership here in edmonton! I get to drool over all the new '09's!! The Honda Fury chopper is set to arrive in June. Of the 2 we were supposed to get, they had deposits on them the next day after being announced! lol! we managed to get 4 more I believe and all but one have deposits!

Over all I am a sport bike/ dirt bike kinda girl. Ride Red... or don't ride! lol!

[lorenz0]

i am still looking, but fyi for anyone in calgary... walt healy is having their midnight madness sale next friday

[Rbacchiega]

OOOH thanks for reminding lorenzO. I'll need a different helmet (can't wear a racing helmet with a chopper style bike) and some clothes...

[TheRealBigAL]

Finally a thread on bikes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggri n:

Will post pics of my bikes. Just waiting for camera to charge :smile::smile:

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

yup, or you can just call it a "thinking man's Harley" :mrgreen:

when I bought the bike in 04, I was looking to spend 10K or less. any harley I looked at that was about 10K the stores would ask me if I am prepared to spend another 5 to 8K over the next 5 years...

to buy the style I wanted in a Harley it would have been 32K, I only spend 10including some gear on this one, and it doesn't leave oil spots on my driveway:wink:

Steve

I agree, my friend bought the similar version that was out a few years back and paid like 8K down in California. Last time I was down there, I rode his bike and man it was nice! But again, just not the kind of style I can pull off...I look ridiculous riding a chopper. But if I grew my bread out some more, wore more leather and got way more tattoos, then just maybe :lol:

I have a friend who was born into a Biker family (Hells Angels) and he was saying I am exactly the kind of dude they love to see riding choppers cause its so easy to make fun of...

[Rbacchiega]

grew your bread eh? LOL

I have a few family members that are "members" LOL

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

grew your bread eh? LOL

I have a few family members that are "members" LOL

Well I would have to if I want to ride a chopper wouldn't I??? Isn't that a prerequisite? Well, unless I want to look like some of those dudes you hear coming down the road on a loud chopper and then when you turn to check them out, you kind of think...'what the heck is that guy doing on that bike???'

Yeah that would be me on a chopper. I suit the Ducati much more ;)

[mike31154]

Who cares what you look like on a certain bike! If you like it, ride it, damn the torpedoes... and others' opinions. I kind of thought that's what biking is all about?

[TheRealBigAL]

My new baby harley rocker c got it in november only got to ride it home from the dealer. Then ive been waiting for the weather to clear up ever since. dont have any pics of it outside my cramped garage(excuse dusty cars :lol:) yet. My old bike in the back 96 harley lowrider. Weather is looking better every day gotta go riding soon.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/TheRealBigAl420/IMG_1250.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e139/TheRealBigAl420/IMG_1251.jpg

[BMW Rider]

They're cheaper than fish tanks

Not likely :lol:

I brought this home a couple weeks ago. Deffinitly cost more than a tank.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/millerea/Photos/F800GS52009-03-22%2013-18-37sm.jpg
2009 BMW F800GS

Its keeping company in the lineup with these

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/millerea/Photos/Ed%20and%20Kristi%20With%20Motorcycles%20004-2.jpg
1994 BMW R1100RS, 2008 BMW F800ST

and my wifes other bike a 2002 Triumph Bonneville

[Rbacchiega]

great looking bikes everyone!

GSP...You said BREAD not BEARD,,,but that's fine ;)

I loved my Katana, but that was when I was a little crazier (because, you know, I"m not now :rolleyes: )

I'm stoked to ride this bike in the next year. I figure I'll take this summer to work on it and then ride it next year. There's just something bad ass about a big bike..especially when everyone here rides one and we park infront of the shop...

[fishoholic]

Here another pic. of my Dad's cool chopper with him on it.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/2007-08-30-0127-25.jpg

And here is his Harley

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/Picture003.jpg

Which he turned into a trike since he's getting old and all! :razz:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/shrimp/100_0522.jpg

[lorenz0]

Since i have my money saved up for school, its time to try and get a loan for a bike. fingers crossed, i promised my parents when i was 14 i would wait till i was 22. even waited a bit more. going to pick up my gear next weekend

[Rbacchiega]

Any idea as to what type of bike? You strike me as a crotch rocket type...

[Scythanith]

When I brought her home:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/Scythanith/Bike%20Pics/IMG_0341-1.jpg

After some minor modifications:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/Scythanith/Bike%20Pics/IMG_0914.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/Scythanith/Bike%20Pics/IMG_2563.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/Scythanith/Bike%20Pics/IMG_6225.jpg

At Lumsden Kart track:

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/Scythanith/Bike%20Pics/lumsden1.jpg

I sold her last fall and don't know what I am going to get for this season yet.

[lorenz0]

Any idea as to what type of bike? You strike me as a crotch rocket type...

lol how did you know. well for my first bike i am debating if i should buy a new Kawasaki ninja 250r to play it safe for the first 2 years (with a full yoshi exhaust of course) or listen to my friends and pick up a honda f4i/600rr or a gsx-r 600. I took my friends f4 for a rip last year and he has a 64 spoke sproket, thats what got me hooked on stunting. thing just wanted to go up.

here is a video of the off axis guys, if it works

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=669775108#/video/video.php?v=7934398209&subj=669775108

[Delphinus]

wow sick vid..

[fishoholic]

wow sick vid..

That vid was pretty sick in the slang sense through out most of it but the last part was this kind of sick :puke:

[Buccaneer]

This my Honda VTX1800f that I had for 3 years ... sold it in January ... looking for a ZX14 now ... FYI for those that like to ride a *little* over the posted limit ... get a laser jammer ( laser interceptor is a good one ) and a good radar detector ( valentine 1, Belltronics or esort are good too )

I used a RX65 on my bike the last couple seasons and it saved my butt more than once :)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/Buk_A_neer/Picture001.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/Buk_A_neer/Picture002.jpg

[Rbacchiega]

Sharp looking Bike, and thanks for the tip.

Lorenzo...My first bike was a Katana, was decent for getting into it, but those other bikes you mentioned blow it out of the water.

Where on Earth are you planning on stunting in Calgary?!

[Murminator]

My bikes have 4 wheels :wink:

[muck]

My bikes have 4 wheels :wink:

You forgot to include a picture Murray... seeing as how I have one, I'll post it for you. :razz::razz:

http://bitsandpieces.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/imagesmotorcycle-2dtraining-2dwheels.jpg


:lol::lol::lol:

[Delphinus]

LOL! Geeeeez. :lol:

[Rbacchiega]

zing!

Hey, anyone seen those bikes that have the two wheels up front and one in the back?

I can't decide if I like them or not.

[Delphinus]

I have. I even went so far as to look them up once, but do you think I could remember the URL or name or anything? I gotta stop drinking out of aluminum cans.

I also remember they profiled them on Discovery a few years back when they first started popping up.

To me it seems kind of neat. But I wonder what it's like cornering on them. I'm not motorbiker (although I ride two wheels a lot so I *sort* of know what I'm talking about here...maybe??), but it seems to me part of the allure is the banking into a turn? With 3 wheels you're not going to get the same feel (whether the duallie is in the front or in the rear??) ..I dunno though?

[Ron99]

Here you go:

http://spyder.brp.com/en-CA/

Was checking it out at the bike show. They are kind of neat and would be a great getting around town vehicle for better weather. Not really a bike though :-)

[Rbacchiega]

Not really a bike though :-)

My thoughts exactly. I've seen a few in Calgary and the don't do anything for me really. But hey, I'm sure my bike doesn't do much for some people either. To each their own!

[BMW Rider]

zing!

Hey, anyone seen those bikes that have the two wheels up front and one in the back?

I can't decide if I like them or not.

Can Am Spyder is the bike you speak of.

http://z.about.com/d/motorcycles/1/7/4/U/-/-/Can-Am_Spyder_left_urban.jpg

Unless you mean the Piaggio scooter

http://www.piaggiousa.com/scooters/MP3250/images/1024/mp3_250-02-1024.jpg

[lorenz0]

Lorenzo...My first bike was a Katana, was decent for getting into it, but those other bikes you mentioned blow it out of the water.

Where on Earth are you planning on stunting in Calgary?!

there is a place called the lot in the industrial area (where that video i posted was filmed). where they allow stunting.

ya, i looked into the 250r more and the 600's are starting to look like a better choice. so friday after work i get to go buy my helmet YAH

[Glennrf38]

Rode in on my Honda 750 Shadow ACE today. Just a little frostbite on my fingers :)

[BMW Rider]

Rode in on my Honda 750 Shadow ACE today. Just a little frostbite on my fingers :)

I like my heated grips for just that reason. And my heated jacket liner :mrgreen:

[mike31154]

I have. I even went so far as to look them up once, but do you think I could remember the URL or name or anything? I gotta stop drinking out of aluminum cans.

I also remember they profiled them on Discovery a few years back when they first started popping up.

To me it seems kind of neat. But I wonder what it's like cornering on them. I'm not motorbiker (although I ride two wheels a lot so I *sort* of know what I'm talking about here...maybe??), but it seems to me part of the allure is the banking into a turn? With 3 wheels you're not going to get the same feel (whether the duallie is in the front or in the rear??) ..I dunno though?

I came up behind one of these on my R1200C on Westside Road (a real twisty between Vernon & Kelowna). Obviously does not corner anything like a two wheeler and I had no trouble sticking to his tail. Could have passed him with little trouble except that Westside Road doesn't offer too many real safe opportunities to pass. I got the crazy stuff out of my system long ago and like to think I owe my longevity to making smarter decisions after a few close calls. Anyhow, he had to really lean his upper body into the turn, like a snowmobiler might, to compensate for the centrifugal force of cornering. Reminded me of the guys in the old sidecar races I used to watch. I also noticed he would accelerate hard out of the turn, which a bike does too, but he had to brake harder than a two wheeler prior to entering turns. Maybe fun for a while, but as you say, I didn't get the impression you'd get the same exhilaration as you do leaning a two wheeler into a turn and shaving a little paint/metal off the footpegs. I think it would get old pretty quick for me.

[Piscez]

I used to ride Dirt bikes in my teens, then street: 81 Suzuki GS400E, 80 Suzuzki GS1100E, Honda 750 moved up to crotchrockets 86 Suzuki GSXR750 and finally 93 Honda CBR900RR. My son is now 11 so we are thinking of getting back into dirt bking. I almost brought this baby home last summer but the wife said............... obvious what her answer was as I previously mentioned "almost". So Our fun vehicle for now is the JCW Mini below! :dance:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll35/20Works4me/VTX/VTXHondawhite.jpg?t=1239900086

:biggrin:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/2377/medium/Cranes1.JPG

[Delphinus]

So .. speaking of 3-wheelers and banking, check this thing out..
http://www.carver-worldwide.com/Home/Index.asp?nc=1

And, although it has nothing to do with banking on corners, I saw this webpage too, looks pretty keen:
http://www.aptera.com/

[Myka]

Got a pic of my bf's bike. It's for sale if by the off chance anyone's interested. :D

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k43/Myka82/IMG_0342.jpg

[ElGuappo]

Well i had mine out for tne first time this year yesterday so all it needs is a bath and i wil post a pic.

[BMW Rider]

Had my new one in at Blackfoot for the first service Thursday. Picked it up yesterday and went for a test ride on another BMW, the K1300GT. It was the BMW Demo Day yesterday and I'd pre-booked the test ride. I was very impressed with the GT, very fast, very smooth, very comfortable and very expensive. All the things I like in a bike :lol:

[Aleks]

'00 GSXR 750, ex-track bike, completely redone plastics with custom paint and the motoGP replica graphics.....All done by me one weekend....Been a good bike for the last 4 years!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1086/1388305291_4417091b66_o.jpg

[lorenz0]

So i am still looking for a bike and as of june 1st i will hopefully have the loan and a decent downpayment on a bike

my question to you guys is... did you buy your bikes new or used? i just can't justify paying $5500 for a 02 honda f4i when i can pay $8000 for a brand new zx6-r but as a first bike eveyone is warning me not to buy new cause i will get ****ed when i drop a brand new bike. but i also want to dish out the cash for the 09 zx6-r

[sitandwatch]

lorenz0,

You will be ****ed if you drop a used bike also.

I find the resale on bike to be crappy at best so if you plan to get a new bike each year get used if you are going to hold onto it get new.

[Rbacchiega]

the first bike I bought was new...got it at Blackfoot motorsports.... I agree with sitandwatch though, you'll be ****ed regardless

[whatcaneyedo]

I bought used and I'm glad I did. I dropped it once and almost dropped it quite a few more times. However I did get lucky and got away with only a small scratched area on the bottom of the bike.

[ElGuappo]

Its not a question of "will i drop the bike?" but "when will i drop the bike?"

i dont think any one out there who rides can say the have never droped a bike. and it doesnt matter if your bike is new or used your going to be ****ed.

I bought my first bike used, and my second new. ive had it since 04 and its worth roughly the same now as it was in 05. but way off what i paid in 04. part of the reason i hung onto it, plus i love it. and my next bike i think is going to be an aprillia mille RSV 1000 R Factory . so im going to need some scratch before i consider it.

http://www.bikewalls.com/wallpaper/Aprilia_RSV_1000_R_Factory/3129631/1024x768.html

And in IMO stay away from blackfoot. go to GW or even bow although GW is the only spot in town they actually care about customer service and decent prices. my rear tire alone installed was over $100 buck more at more than 1 shop (even where i bought it), than what i paid at gw as a first time customer.

Dont know if i can knock on bike shops here, so if not please mod

[StirCrazy]

Its not a question of "will i drop the bike?" but "when will i drop the bike?"

i dont think any one out there who rides can say the have never droped a bike. and it doesnt matter if your bike is new or used your going to be ****ed.



I can (knock on wood) 18 years and running now. :mrgreen:

Steve

[lorenz0]

ya thats my point, new or used i will be ****ed. before i even pick up the bike i am going to get frame sliders installed.

This bike will be with me for 4+ years so re-sale value isn't a huge thing for me. but thanks for the input guys, starting to work 65+ hour work weeks for this down payment

[BMW Rider]

I've bought both new and used over the years. It really comes down to what you want and what's available used. If you need to be on the latest and greatest, then I guess new is your choice. If you can find what you like in a used bike, then by all means save your cash and let someone else take the depriciation hit. Though there is a bit of a high obtained from riding a shiny new bike off the dealers lot.

My most recent purchase this spring, my BMW F800GS, was brand new. However, it's also a brand new model, so used ones are non-existant yet. If I don't drop it before the years out, then I'll be suprised (maybe even disappointed). :lol: That's just part of dualsport riding; getting into challenging places where the likelihood of a drop is high. That's why its fitted with a bashplate, crashbars, hand guards and heavy duty aluminum panniers. Those items will help to protect the soft bits when it does drop. My R1100RS on the other hand is less entertaining when dropped, and it has been, but never actually when riding, just tip overs.

[lorenz0]

WHOA so after all this time it's finally happening. was excepted for the loan for the bike with no problems. he actually said i could buy a $23,000 car if i wanted to. so gear has been purchased and now i just need to find a bike so saturday is the day

[whatcaneyedo]

WHOA so after all this time it's finally happening. was excepted for the loan for the bike with no problems. he actually said i could buy a $23,000 car if i wanted to. so gear has been purchased and now i just need to find a bike so saturday is the day

Thats pretty sweet. I've been visiting various dealers lately drooling over new bikes... I'm still riding my 'starter bike' and this is the 4th season on it! ATM I'd love to get a Victory 8 Ball but I guess I'll just have to wait a while longer. Hope you have a great time buying your new ride. I'm very jealous!

[lorenz0]

I actually decided to go used. after alot of research the honda cbr f4i seems to fit what i want out of a bike right now without an aggressive sitting position. Later i will get my zx6-r. during this time i have become a huge fan of the ducati streetfighter-s lol but thats just a dream

[Aleks]

I actually decided to go used. after alot of research the honda cbr f4i seems to fit what i want out of a bike right now without an aggressive sitting position. Later i will get my zx6-r. during this time i have become a huge fan of the ducati streetfighter-s lol but thats just a dream

Just be careful dude...... Probably a good choice for first bike, but 600's can get away from you the same as any.... hit me up when you get the bike, I'll go riding with you sometime....

[ElGuappo]

my buddy has an f4i and i had an f4. they are good bikes. i will go for a ride most anytime im not working.

[lorenz0]

Just be careful dude...... Probably a good choice for first bike, but 600's can get away from you the same as any.... hit me up when you get the bike, I'll go riding with you sometime....

I took my friends for a quick spin and i loved the feel of it but he put a larger rear sproket on his and its a stunt bike. basically was the selling factor. I think your bike was a huge selling factor for me, i drowl over it every day and i will totally be down for a cruise

[Aleks]

My bike is hardly drool worthy anymore! Its well used...haha....But hey its a good start drooling over a Suzuki...

[lorenz0]

lol it looks good from a far at least. a couple of my friends who stunt have killer looking bikes from 15 feet away because they spray bombed them, but when you come up close its nasty.

[Aleks]

It was a top notch job before, but its been on lots of highway since then, and you know how that goes.....the pic was close to it having just been done....I still think its a sexy bike....it is 9 years old and 30,000km young now, thats pretty good for a supersport

[lorenz0]

So it happened, the right bike went up for sale. 06 gsx-r with 12,000km's for $5200. God i love this thing, but today was the first time for me driving on a road with actual traffic (before it was just parking lots) and wow i have gained alot of respect for bikers.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e69/lorenz000/Image012-1.jpg

[Delphinus]

Good looking bike.. :)

[lorenz0]

took the bike out of storage this afternoon. awesome ride

[globaldesigns]

The weather is improving the snow is melting, and I got the itch to ride. Went to Andres in Calgary yesterday and ordered more chrome for my baby.

Majorly modified 2006 Yamaha Roadstar. Not much original on it.

Sorry no pics yet, I never had time, but hoepfully soon, once I polish it up for you all. My wife always gives me heck as I never took a before and after pic.

[The Grizz]

I have 3 bike's, 83 Honda Magna 750 (my very first bike), 2000 Honda Magna 750 & my 2008 Harley Sportster Roadster that I won in 2007 from the RIDE FOR SIGHT.

83 Magna (not actual pic but exact replica)
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/83magna.jpg

2000 Magna (not actual pic but exact replica)
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/VF750C_Magna_20002.jpg

2008 Harley
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/08harley054.jpg

Speaking of the RIDE FOR SIGHT, I would love to see some of you Alberta rider's out the year. New location is the Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino 30 west of Calgary.

I am the Red Deer coordinator, and this year we have booked CHILLIWACK for Saturday night's entertainment. I will start a thread soon with more details.

[lorenz0]

i'm riding out to van/victoria this year, should be fun. when is this event?

[The Grizz]

i'm riding out to van/victoria this year, should be fun. when is this event?
June 12 is the day of the ride. Groups will be leaving Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary and some other towns in the a.m. and meeting up at the resort.

[BMW Rider]

I've been tinkering on one of my bikes for the past few weeks. I've had many boxes of goodies arriving through the mail, still a couple more to come yet. Got it back together for the most part now and figure I can navigate across the remains of the glacier in the alley to reach freedom. Just waiting for the temps to rise a bit more today.

I've got lots of plans made for trips this year, should be a good one.

[chris121277]

Well it's not the same kind of biking that you guys do but here's a shot of my ride.
Soooo pumped about riding season:lol:

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/chris121277/other/P2010315.jpg

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/chris121277/other/P7210346.jpg

And a shot of my sons bike

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq339/chris121277/other/P1160146.jpg

[The Grizz]

better pic of the Harley I won in 07, add forward control's, 3" riser's, 10" mini ape bars, hand grip's, mirror's, black chrome braided cables and brake line's, different seat, detachable hard bag's and back rest & windshield, as well as Reinheart pipe's.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3186.jpg

[burgerchow]

I've had about 15 motorcycles in the last 30 years.

Current ride is 09 HarleyDavidson Ultraclassic, totally customized, 103 motor,255 cams, painted inner fairing, chrome forks, heated grips, and a custom 6 speaker sound system with 2 amps. I ride all year round , as long as the road is dry. ( don't like riding in the rain as it's a bitch to clean the bike)
Last ride was 08 Harly Streetglide. Won 2 show and shine trophies with that bike. Ducatis, jap bikes, sport bikes, I've had them all.

LIVE TO RIDE. People always ask if it's dangerous on a bike. You Betcha especially riding in Vancouver. My answer is Everybody Dies. Might as well do it doing what you enjoy...