Any bikers out there. What cha got

[Hippiehank]

This picture is a few weeks old sence then I put on a chrome swingarm and calipers. This is a 02 deuce

[james199]

I Ride Victory ....you Know The Other American Bike !!! So Does My Wife She Bought The Very First Vagas Sold In The Usa.

[t160hq]

Riding a Sporty myself. In the last four years spent almost 4000.00 and almost got it just the way I want it.

But that opinion changes everytime I get the new harley acc catalogue.

t160hq

[fubr]

got a 1974 yamaha 250 ..lol... sitting in porch trying to get it to fire,
no big deal but hey it could be a classic,
got to get to working on it soon as I learn selfcontained magneto's science and get my 013 vid mod done

[tytyty]

got a 1974 yamaha 250 ..lol... sitting in porch trying to get it to fire,
no big deal but hey it could be a classic,
got to get to working on it soon as I learn selfcontained magneto's science and get my 013 vid mod done
With my experience the bike will run before the 013

1983 Honda Magna V45 hasnt run thru last 2 moves know its got bad coils just procrasiniate :)

[james199]

v 45 was a sweet scoot but the v65 was the bad ass i almost got 1 a few monthS ago but was sold out from under me while i went for the cash.. REMBER BIKETOBER FEST IS JUST 10 WEEKS AWAY :)

[mopar611]

I got a 10 speed Schwinn just waitin to hit the road. Its got a broken chain though. Too much time reading here at Milis to fix it. Mopar

[james199]

Nope !!! I Dont Do The Pedel Thing.....lol

[james199]

the world realy isnt a blurr ... or is it ? ... how fast u run it or are you one of thoes that just cruse the speed limit and look fast ..lol

[james199]

yea i ride mine every day and almost every where its how i get around but dont get me wrong it also goes like hell and i cruse at almost a blurr ..i am always freaking late....

[tytyty]

v 45 was a sweet scoot but the v65 was the bad ass i almost got 1 a few monthS ago but was sold out from under me while i went for the cash.. REMBER BIKETOBER FEST IS JUST 10 WEEKS AWAY :)
Bought in 89 a 65 was 2k more shoulda spent the money and the skin

[james199]

i test drove a 65 when they first came out it almost killed me ...damn what a rush the power it had was nothing short of awsome i been thinking about a Vmax i havent drove 1 but i here there sweet

[tytyty]

VMAX will dislocate both your sholders at high idle its the scariest non-drag bike hands down.

Excuse me just thinking about that ride makes me need to change my shorts. :cry:

[james199]

sweet now all i got to do is talk the wife into it.. i got to come up with a GOOD ASS EXCUSE to get 1 ?? she dont want me get 1 cause she knows ill go as fast as it will run and then some .... our local dealer wont let me take one on a test ride he is scared i might scratch it..lol

[Chief]

VMAX will dislocate both your sholders at high idle its the scariest non-drag bike hands down.

I've owned two, just sold my last one. Before that, a Suzuki Hayabusa. And I thought the VMaxes were fast.... :eek:
One of my cars is a 2001 Corvette Z06, chipped, and is capable of nearly 200 MPH.
You'd think this old bastard would grow up... :p

[tytyty]

Nice Toy

Top Speed :
Claimed top speed is at least 200 MPH or about 321KPH for 1999 models.
Top speed is at least 189 MPH for late 2000 and 2001 models onwards.
Top Speed as measured by the Guiness Book of Records 2000 edition is 317KPH

[james199]

i told my wife i was NEVER GOING TO GROW UP !!!! and i ment it .... (if you grow up you DIE !) nope i ant never going ta do that ......

[Hippiehank]

james199, In 1986 I had the v65 saber. It was the fastest production bike in1984 through 1986. Thats one bike I really miss.

[t160hq]

Keep forgeting about the second bike. Since it's all in pieces in the middle of a restoration. Just about to the final stage. Just need a couple more pieces. Trying to get it back to factory orginal. Fortuntely for me most of it was orginal and in good shape. I also replaced several of the jury rigged pieces while they were still available as replacement parts from Honda. Even have the orginal instruction book and the little tool kit that came with them.

It's a 1972 Honda CL350. And my favorite and my first street bike. Only one I kept actually. Bought it in 81 rode it regularly for 10 years. Then I started in on harley's. It's not fast (top speed of 87mph) and was far from flashy. But it's always been realiable.

t160hq

[Biggen1]

OK Fellows///// Just to show some; how full of Shit, I am!!!! ( 776 Yard shot in a soybean field in SC with my 25-06 ) Heres my Bike>>>>>>>> Hot Shot motor 117 CI " on a Atlas Frame.... Their are 3 versions of the 117 CI" 140 hp,,, 160 hp,,,,,,,, 180 hp,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Mine is the 140 hp!!!!! Please note; the size of the jugs, in the picture ( Sorry mili about the size of jpg but my photoshop is blinking in & out ) Also note the size of the rocker Boxes and push tubes....... But alas, I'm too; 2222222 old to ride, this type; of Bike anymore/

[HotRodTodd]

But alas, I'm too; 2222222 old to ride, this type; of Bike anymore/

Hey Biggen, my grandma might be interested in taking that thing off your hands since you cant handle it anymore. She needs something a little slower than her lawn mower to putt around with. LOL !

[WRENCH47]

About growing old.

Growing old is mandatory,

Growing up is optional !!!!

[Chief]

Pilots say the same thing about landings and takeoffs, Wrench.. :p

[james199]

SWEET !!! BIGGEN but what ya mean you cant ride it ?? to old ?? HELL NO.... NEVERRRRRRRR !!!!!!!

[Biggen1]

Their are old pilots
and
Their are bold pilots
but
Their are no old bold pilots!!!!!

[RORER-714]

Chuck Yeager is alive ?

[just4funnc]

Fuk growing up been riding since I was 16 & 50 now. You are so right about if you grow up U Die. I started out in the early 70s with a 650 BSA then a 650 Triumph bonnie then a sporster then a few customs always sold them and started on another one had the 97 softtail since it was new and this ole Bastard is keeping this one chromed out to the max . I took it to Sturgis in 2002, LOL too lazy to ride it out there or just too old but had a blast when I got there and did not see the motor home for 3 days. Damn good party them 3 days stayed 11 days any more would have killed me and the ole lady.

[sugadaddy]

03 Vrod 100th anniv., 02 Heritage Springer Softail, and a 89 Heritage Classic

[diablo]

'76 FL bought new and a '04 Fat Boy.

[Trucker(1)]

Here`s a pic of me on my `83 Yamaha Virago XV920. Gave $350.00 for it, then put it in shop last fall, Had $1000 worth of parts & labor. Not too shabby heh?

[davey2bit]

Got 3 bikes right now, 82 honda shadow 750, 2003 honda shadow spirit 750 and a suzuki savage 650. bought a honda 1300 damaged for 125 thought it was good deal at the time but engine block trashed, bent front rim, bent frame. got the accessories, forks and rear tire thats a plus. Looking into getting a trike for fun. luckily live in fl can ride year around.

[tytyty]

Think pontoons and a sail :)

[shvlhed]

This picture is a few weeks old sence then I put on a chrome swingarm and calipers. This is a 02 deuce
Good looking scoot Hippiehank. I ride a 1977 Shvlhed custon rear section about 90 CU IN with s&s stroker kit had it for 20 years will get pic to upload today.

[Matisse]

Here`s a pic of me on my `83 Yamaha Virago XV920. Gave $350.00 for it, then put it in shop last fall, Had $1000 worth of parts & labor. Not too shabby heh?

if i were you..id remove YOUR PICTURE....remember what type of site your on...cya :)

[Matisse]

OK Fellows///// Just to show some; how full of Shit, I am!!!! ( 776 Yard shot in a soybean field in SC with my 25-06 ) Heres my Bike>>>>>>>> Hot Shot motor 117 CI " on a Atlas Frame.... Their are 3 versions of the 117 CI" 140 hp,,, 160 hp,,,,,,,, 180 hp,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Mine is the 140 hp!!!!! Please note; the size of the jugs, in the picture ( Sorry mili about the size of jpg but my photoshop is blinking in & out ) Also note the size of the rocker Boxes and push tubes....... But alas, I'm too; 2222222 old to ride, this type; of Bike anymore/

contemplate a trike :)

[markt52]

harley don,t cut it when you,ve got the need for speed ZX12 the only way to go

[smilingjack]

Whats that a rice burner ?

Be American, Buy American

[markt52]

it,s as much american as a harley. if you get to looking at the new harley,s you,ll notice forks engine cases and most of the electronics have made in japan on them

[diablo]

markt52. Go down to your friendly Harley dealer and take a test ride on a new 6 speed Dyna, or a Buell, or any Harley for that matter, and then get back to us. I bought a new FXE in '76 for $4000. and sold it recently for $25K. Do the "Bick's" hold their value as well? (there was a saying that when the jap bikes run out of gas you throw them away) As for your last remark, Harley has been farming out parts from the very beginning. (footpegs were made in Italy for one) The Japs thought Harley made such a good machine, they had to copy it. Take a look at the new "rice rockets". They stole almost everything from Harley except the longevity, resale value, sound, and made in the U.S.A. (and the cases aren't made in Japan btw). Go for a ride with shvlhed and watch his taillight disapear.

[Bow]

My pet 1972......replaced buddy seat for a 02 softail solo.....made in USA

[markt52]

I think you,ll be seeing the resell drop on the newer harleys. the old one,s will alway,s be valuable now that harley has 50% of the market and everybody is riding them you,ll be seeing quite a drop in value on the new ones used.I,ve had several Harleys to putt around on and I have to admit the new ones are alot better than the old ones.but if I,m going on a trip and want to get there in a timely fashion I,ll take the jap bike every time

[diablo]

I've got an '80 FX that I'm playing with. (todays electronics and all the good stuff) I have three buddies with full dressers and they swear by them. When I was younger I always said if you're gonna put a windshield on it, you may as well buy a van. Now that we're gettin older we like a little more comfort. Harley is best, and if you ever owned one you wouldn't go anywhere else. I'm going to get myself a new ride this year. First "new" bike was '76 FXE so I think I deserve a new one every 30 yrs. What's important is that you're in the wind.

[markt52]

thats true

[diablo]

BTW, since this thread was initially called "Any bikers out there. What cha got" in the automotive section, maybe I'll put up a few things that I no longer need for the old Harley.
I've got a
- king queen seat hand made by "Jake the Snake"
- 3-1/2 gal. gas tanks that were painted by the now famous bike builder Bob McKay from Canada
- hex oil tank chrome
and a few other odds and ends for shovel and custom bikes
I've probably got most of the Easyrider mags from the early '70's to the late '80's too.
Take care.

[diablo]

BTW, since this thread was initially called "Any bikers out there. What cha got" in the automotive section, maybe I'll put up a few things that I no longer need for the old Harley.
I've got a
- king queen seat hand made by "Jake the Snake"
- 3-1/2 gal. gas tanks that were painted by the now famous bike builder Bob McKay from Canada
- hex oil tank chrome
and a few other odds and ends for shovel and custom bikes
I've probably got most of the Easyrider mags from the early '70's to the late '80's too.
Take care.

[tester45]

Well here is my bike a harley duece custom 1450cc . just came back off the sturgis ride. anyone remember seeing me or my bike that is?

[Just4FunNC]

97 heritage Softtail and 2002 Dyna Wideglide

[mmhbs1]

01 Sportster hugger. Bought new, started out purple but two years later after the 375th "Barney" reference I painted her metal flake red. No more Barney now " nice bike". 19000 mi. and still strong.

[diablo]

Just4fun,
Been on two wheels since '71 when Harley riders weren't a dime a dozen. And I DO support local 81.

[airart1]

i had a 82 fxrs when i had my truck accident and put me in a wheelchair in '89, also have a 71 tr6 triumph tiger i bought when i was 16, all original, gonna keep it, don't ride it though, pretty hard in a wheelchair, but i had a 77 flh with the tranny out of it, so i thought i might put it to use and built this contraption for myself, it works pretty good, all the controls r on the handle bars and it goes straight down the road so i did a fair job, gonna try and break it down and paint it this winter, i'm a commercial artist, mostly airbrush art by trade, had retail airbrush stores in middle tennessee for 15 years, so i'll put a killer paint on it, sure hard to work on in a chair though, so its pretty slow going, also have a '89 vette, with 80,000 miles on, its pretty sweat also........i need to feel the wind u could say........

[sillywilly]

You guys are all advanced bikers and I just started. I wish I'd started when much younger since I will be 72 in January, but better late than never, right?

I took a 30-hour Training course and bought my Suzuki 2005 GS500F Suzuki Sept 9th with 1k on it. I passed my final road test (1 hour) Oct 4th and now have over 2100k on it DOES keep one young.

This picture is a 2004 model but is exactly what mine looks like.

[sfg]

My current bikes are 97, 88, 89 gsxr 750 and an 87 gsxr 1100. I haven't able to ride in almost 2 years though. Will post some pics if I can find them.

sfg

[sillywilly]

You guys are all advanced bikers and I just started. I wish I'd started when much younger since I will be 72 in January, but better late than never, right?
I took a 30-hour Training course and bought my Suzuki 2005 GS500F Suzuki Sept 9th with 1k on it. I passed my final road test (1 hour) Oct 4th and now have over 2100k on it DOES keep one young.
This picture is a 2004 model but is exactly what mine looks like.

I'm answering my own post to update my situation. I drove the GS500F for 3555 KM and decided that almost laying down position wasn't for me so I traded it in on a Suzuki Boulevard M50 (2006 and beautiful Royal Blue color). It's a Cruiser so I can better stand the "position." I insured it Feb 24th and as of today have 5,936 KM. I really love it and try to ride everyday. :D And oh yeah, I now AM 72 and getting sillier and siller, lol.:eek:

[skinerd]

1992 Fxrs..........

[whitestuff]

Fairly quick '72 sporty... pre-restoration phase(still)

[Bolond]

The best was & still running is my Yamaha xj650 Maxim. 34,000 Km

[rou812]

i like sillywilly am in my second childhood,used to own a 82 kaw 700,4 cyl,4 carb.......now own 03 fatboy after outliving my ol lady & raising half of my kids.........gotta admit the kaw was a blast to ride at top speed of 135 mph(yeah i was a young idiot & rode like one too)but now that im just a bit older i like the comfort & style of the fatboy.. i prefer to buy american,even tho i bought the kaw in 84 to help a bro finance a hog & get me in the wind at the same time.

[Bolond]

My 83 Yamaha Maxim xj650 is resting up for 2009 spring:) She is winterized.