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webwench posted:I don't know much about that era of BMW bikes. I will tell you that you would probably get used to the weight of whatever you end up with. I'm not a very big person, but as long as I'm not pushing mine up a hill or something, I don't even notice the weight. Well I'd be coming from a 66' YDS3 which weighs all of 320lbs. Either way its not a pressing issue as I'm happy to rack up some experience on this vintage beauty for a while. I just think I'd like a nice touring bike that I can keep around for years and the BMWs look like a good candidate.
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Repo Man posted:Having a GSXR750 of that vintage in good shape would be really cool. As for the article. SCAN IT. Please, very much.
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Picked up my first bike yesterday. 93 Ninja 500, 4,550 miles, $1900. This poor thing has been sitting in garages its whole life. NOT FOR LONG. Got all my paperwork done today and put 30 miles learning how to ride. I'll probably remove the custom exhaust. I'm not into ridiculously loud pipes and I suspect, based on reading around, that it throws off the mixture unless you do jetting. I have a good feeling that this was just slapped on. Don't plan any mods, maybe just add some bags for camera and foods. See the pink stuff? Yeah, the bike was covered with that poo poo. Spent a couple hours pulling it off and cleaning it with goo gone. I'm going to have to put a decal over that last bit - its clearcoated on. loving early 90s and its bright colors.  RIDING MOTORCYCLES IS FUN JESUS CHRIST
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Well guys I've been waiting a long time for this post. Click here for the full 600x800 image. Bought it tonight after work, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250 8500 miles on it. I was going to try and load it in the back of a friends truck and bring it back. However I couldn't locate a ramp nor tie down steaks for his ranger in time. So I did what any sane person would do and rode it 50miles back home. It was awesome, and worth every penny. This is my first bike, and thanks to all of you guys who recommended the Ninja 250, I love it. Pants and proper boots are forthcoming this weekend, as I felt naked from the waste down in those jeans. Possibly a new set of gloves too. EDIT: darknrgy posted:RIDING MOTORCYCLES IS FUN JESUS CHRIST
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blugu64 posted:So I did what any sane person would do and rode it 50miles back home. That first ride is pretty fun eh? I did my first ride a week ago and I was grinning like a fool and making GBS threads my pants in fear at the same time the entire ride. When I got off the bike I had been smiling the entire ride and had a few bugs stuck in my teeth. Below is me on the first ride preparing to pussy out and go sloppy and wide on a turn
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8ender posted:That first ride is pretty fun eh? I did my first ride a week ago and I was grinning like a fool and making GBS threads my pants in fear at the same time the entire ride. When I got off the bike I had been smiling the entire ride and had a few bugs stuck in my teeth. I love your bike. Don't ever sell it. Well unless it is to me. :iamafag: I want my bike so I can post it in all its glory. Come on Monday!
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MONDAY SHALL BRING THE INCEPTION OF THE RV90 ARMY. GLORY BE TO TINY BIKES.
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Phat_Albert posted:MONDAY SHALL BRING THE INCEPTION OF THE RV90 ARMY. HAIL TO THE 2 STROKES! This is Christmas in July. cheese eats mouse fucked around with this message at 20:57 on Jul 17, 2008 |
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darknrgy posted:Picked up my first bike yesterday. 93 Ninja 500, 4,550 miles, $1900. This poor thing has been sitting in garages its whole life. NOT FOR LONG. That looks sweet. Nice score.
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Spiffness posted:Thank you much. That looks like a great touring setup. No problem. They've done me good so far on two out of state trips. I'd reccomend them to anyone.
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Jay_Zombie posted:No problem. They've done me good so far on two out of state trips. I'd reccomend them to anyone. My set already arrived and they definitely rock. Gunna have to make a long trip here soon 
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I just sold my baby  for way more than I probably should have been able to get  rip my #1 stunna  edit- the guy who bought it drove a mail van to pick it up. he bought it from a university auction. A MAIL VAN! it was the coolest ride ever. Not an Anthem fucked around with this message at 23:36 on Jul 17, 2008 |
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I forgot to post my old bikes. Current - '06 600rr  Before that - '03 954rr (good loving god I miss her)  Before that - '00 R6 
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Not an Anthem posted:I just sold my baby Wow, that thing is radical.
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darknrgy posted:Picked up my first bike yesterday. 93 Ninja 500, 4,550 miles, $1900. This poor thing has been sitting in garages its whole life. NOT FOR LONG. Got all my paperwork done today and put 30 miles learning how to ride.
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first bike, sold to AntiFederalist on these here forums current bike, minus a few updates  not pictured is the 04 FJR I had previously that died at the hands of a 19 year old texting while speeding in daddy's 540i
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Jazzzzz posted:not pictured is the 04 FJR I had previously that died at the hands of a 19 year old texting while speeding in daddy's 540i
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cheese eats mouse posted:HAIL TO THE 2 STROKES! SCREW YOU ATMOSPHERE
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So I've been riding my new bike for a few months. My first street bike, by the way. I kinda overshot the recommended engine size.  Click here for the full 800x600 image.  Click here for the full 800x600 image. It's 1203cc But she rides like a dream, and is very forgiving. The power delivery is linear and predictable (and doesn't seem to end  ). Got it used with 814 miles on the odo, and have nearly doubled it. Previous owner (room mate) put on a K&N, Jardine cf slipon, and RACE ECM! I found this out after riding it for a month. He also dropped it twice, so no worries there. Overall I'm extremely pleased. Every time i see it I think "drat, that's one fine bike".
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Stormangel posted:So I've been riding my new bike for a few months. My first street bike, by the way. I kinda overshot the recommended engine size. I Love the loving Buell xb12r's. They make a 900cc version too (except this year). I know when I upgrade from my SecaII, that's what I'm looking to get.
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8ender posted:SCREW YOU ATMOSPHERE Oh god, I can actually SEE the atmosphere dying
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It smells delicious though, so its worth it.
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Casao posted:Oh god, I can actually SEE the atmosphere dying To be fair it doesn't always smoke that much, only when its cold and grumpy or I'm giving it lots of beans. Also the smoke deters tailgaters and the elderly.
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Jul 18, 2008 18:00
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Some people just want to watch the world burn. What's so wrong with that?
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I've never really been into bucket-seat cruisers or sports bikes, so about three years ago, I worked pretty hard towards buying a ~1970s Honda CB 350-440 off of Ebay since I like that classic, straight-seat look... It never really worked out because there's apparently a 500 mile wasteland around my house for old, used bikes. Now, I have a real job, have some money, and decided to look for a new Triumph since they look a lot like the old Hondas but don't have the maintenance... About 5 weeks ago (after drilling down into every nearby area of Craigslist and searching), I bought this:   An '06 Triumph Scrambler (the last and only year they had silver engine blocks). It's not gonna win any races, but man do I smile every time I see it. I saw that Ropekid has a new Bonneville too, but apparently you don't see many Triumphs around these parts...
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God, that's a gorgeous bike. Those and the Bonnevilles are on my shortlist for when I upgrade from scooters.
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kdc67 posted:Some people just want to watch the world burn. So someone else was up at midnight at a theater.
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phishnut posted:Gorgeous bike, if my 250 wasn't my first bike I would have sprung for a Scrambler.
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You should've bought a Moto Guzzi V7 Classic instead. 
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Here's my little SV done up like an insect.
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Captain Amazing posted:Here's my little SV done up like an insect. What's so wrong with the stock SV headlight? Maybe I'm the only one, but I think side-by-side round headlights look ugly as sin on nakeds, and it seems like just about everyone puts them on. I love those handguards though, awesome looking and practical.
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mantaworks posted:You should've bought a Moto Guzzi V7 Classic instead.  Click here for the full 800x500 image. Moto Guzzis are so pretty.
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mantaworks posted:You should've bought a Moto Guzzi V7 Classic instead. Alright, fine... I guess I'll admit that Moto Guzzis are pretty great looking bikes too.
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Very jealous of that beautiful triumph. Also I have been eyeing Moto Guzzis here ever since we got a dealer last year.
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Current bike: Almost done. The new bars complimented the snowmobile seat nicely, and I really like the look it has now  Old bike : I miss it so much 
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Zenaida posted:What's so wrong with the stock SV headlight? Maybe I'm the only one, but I think side-by-side round headlights look ugly as sin on nakeds, and it seems like just about everyone puts them on. I love those handguards though, awesome looking and practical. Nothing is wrong with a single headlight. In fact I wish I had one. It was in a wreck and the last guy who owned it took the opportunity to replace the stock headlight with that buell thing. It sucks for night riding. The handguards I like though. I figured if the frame is black, everything else should be black too.
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Captain Amazing posted:Nothing is wrong with a single headlight. In fact I wish I had one. It was in a wreck and the last guy who owned it took the opportunity to replace the stock headlight with that buell thing. It sucks for night riding. The handguards I like though. I figured if the frame is black, everything else should be black too. Ah, cool. I guess it's just cheapness that makes everyone use those buell ones. There was an SV of the month on SVRider that had over-under headlights like the Ducati 748:  It was hot stuff. It had handguards like yours too.
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phishnut posted:An '06 Triumph Scrambler (the last and only year they had silver engine blocks). It's not gonna win any races, but man do I smile every time I see it. TurboLuvah, is your bike diesel-electric because it looks like a freight locomotive, and I mean that in a good way.
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Here's me on my biek. My second day at Jennings GP. I low-sided about 30 minutes before that shot. You have to crash in order to find out how fast you are.
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 Up around Angeles Crest  ^ How are the Buell's mounted on that SV, I have a pair that I want to mount on my DRZ but don't have the proper brackets. I bought some aluminum and a hack saw from Home Depot to try to rig something up. I wish I had a CNC machine and some CAD skills.
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