Moto Guzzy

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:22 pm

I havent ridden a scooter for years. Someone planted a seed and now Im feeling the bug again.

Im looking for a used bike.

Any "dont do's" would be appreciated.

This is the ballpark....

1980 Yamaha XS850. $1350

16,000 miles on the odometer. New dunlop tires. New battery. New seat. Recently redone carborators. Very reliable. Always starts. I've taken it on 8 hour trips and had no problems. Tank in great condition, no rust, good paint.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:25 pm

Nomad;670032 wrote: I havent ridden a scooter for years. Someone planted a seed and now Im feeling the bug again.

Im looking for a used bike.

Any "dont do's" would be appreciated.

This is the ballpark....

1980 Yamaha XS850. 16,000 miles on the odometer. New dunlop tires. New battery. New seat. Recently redone carborators. Very reliable. Always starts. I've taken it on 8 hour trips and had no problems. Tank in great condition, no rust, good paint.

That's a SCOOTER??:-3

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:29 pm

Nomad what your showing there sweetie is a Motorcycle not a Sooter, this is Scooter a Vespa.. :wah:

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:31 pm

CARLA;670036 wrote: Nomad what your showing there sweetie is a Motorcycle not a Sooter, this is Scooter a Vespa.. :wah:

Well la dee da :p

Im Nomading it.

Hiya muka poo :-6

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:43 pm

I would expect nothing less Nomie. How you doing??

[QUOTE]Well la dee da

Im Nomading it.

Hiya muka poo [/QUOTE]

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:57 pm

CARLA;670044 wrote: I would expect nothing less Nomie. How you doing??

Except for my bug fine. Hows your vacuum ? :wah: Picking stuff up for ya ? :rolleyes:

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:02 pm

This Vacuum is a premium piece of equipment I cherrish it totally. My daughter wanted to borrow it, to which I said "Not on your life" get your own.

Actually I gave them my old one. :p

[QUOTE]Except for my bug fine. Hows your vacuum ? Picking stuff up for ya ? [/QUOTE]

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:35 pm

Dont do it. Forget it. You do not have the temperment for this toy. Only the very serious should attempt riding. Get a golf cart.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:43 pm

weeder;670116 wrote: Dont do it. Forget it. You do not have the temperment for this toy. Only the very serious should attempt riding. Get a golf cart.

I can giggle and ride at the same time.

Post by **spot** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 3:31 pm

Do it if you can control it and feel in charge. It's bigger than I'd ride if I went back to it but that's just me, I grew up on a small light british frame. Don't forget to wear a helmet and maybe gloves if it's that sort of day. Aim for the Darth Vader look.

Here, this is the model I last had.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:49 pm

One of these almost killed me. Haven't gone near one since.

minks · Post by **minks** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:49 pm

well if ya get one you can join me

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Post by **spot** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:22 pm

Good lord. I only ever rode single cylinder bikes. My ambition is to spend some years touring parts of the world on a Manx Norton, assuming I could ever kick one into ticking over.

minks · Post by **minks** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:50 pm

I like the Indian

1948 Indian Chief

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:27 pm

minks;670714 wrote: I like the Indian

1948 Indian Chief

Im an Indian chief. You probably didnt know that. Algonquin. I dont really have a tribe or even a teepee but I am one.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:34 pm

Nomad;671311 wrote: Im an Indian chief. You probably didnt know that. Algonquin. I dont really have a tribe or even a teepee but I am one.

I can't ride you

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:40 pm

minks;671330 wrote: I can't ride you

Double

:wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:41 pm

Nomad;671346 wrote: Double

:wah:

you know I couldn't resist that.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:42 pm

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:16 am

Accountable;670174 wrote: One of these almost killed me. Haven't gone near one since.

did you wear one of those little hats with the propeller thingie on top while you rode that thing??

:wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:45 pm

sunny104;671668 wrote: did you wear one of those little hats with the propeller thingie on top while you rode that thing??

:wah:
Mine was way cooler than that. It had a racing slick. I rode like the wind! except that the wind was better at maneuvering around trees & stuff.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:58 am

Accountable;672062 wrote: Mine was way cooler than that. It had a racing slick. I rode like the wind! except that the wind was better at maneuvering around trees & stuff.

:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:47 pm

This one is making me feel frisky all over.

NotToday · Post by **NotToday** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:50 pm

Nomad;672677 wrote: This one is making me feel frisky all over.

That one looks nice!!!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:09 pm

It comes with its own traffic ticket?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:32 pm

Accountable;672691 wrote: It comes with its own traffic ticket?

my name phone # and how old I am

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:33 pm

Nomad;672703 wrote: my name phone # and how old I am
:yh_rotfl I just got a visual of a big biker with a note from the teacher safety-pinned to his leathers.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:31 am

Nomad;672703 wrote: my name phone # and how old I am

that tag is sposed to be firmly attached to the inside of your underpants gee whats wrong with you, it's not cool dangling from your bike.:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:16 pm

This time tomorrow Ill have my bike. :-6

This might be the one

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:30 pm

Can you not come up with something a bit more 'Sporty' Nomes, I feel the need for speed! :wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:14 pm

Nomad;673622 wrote: This time tomorrow Ill have my bike. :-6

This might be the one

Sweet! Please tell me that's water not oil.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:51 pm

:wah:

Gave me a jump too. They just washed it. Which one do you like better R ?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:10 pm

I gotta say I like the lines of the second one better, and my beloved loves the color. That longer chassis will give a smoother ride, won't it?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:28 pm

Not sure. Im reading its a good bike but the gear shifter clanks on this model. I dont want to hear any clanking.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:01 am

Nomad;673684 wrote: Not sure. Im reading its a good bike but the gear shifter clanks on this model. I dont want to hear any clanking.
Clanking would make me nervous. To me, clanking means loose parts means excess friction means early wear-out.

But I'm hardly expert.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:32 pm

Well this is what I ended up with. Its an 05 Kawasaki Vulcan 750. (They actually have a Vulcan Nomad)

Its mine but it was raining heavy so Ill wait to pick it up on Mon.

Im starting a biker gang if anyone wants to join.

Im not sure what the theme it is yet, probably a ride/stop eat some ice cream ride again kind of gang.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:38 pm

Pinky;673980 wrote: Wahat cc is it?

750.

Perfect size for what Ill be doing.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:50 pm

Pinky;673984 wrote: Cool. It looked like a 125 to me. I'm sure you'll love it, they all have the grin factor!

No it didnt !

It didnt look like a 125 to you....it looked like a 1500.

And you thought "oh that Nomad, hes so brave and daring" *swoon*

Jesus.

:p

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 5:11 pm

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 5:42 pm

I'm nervous without a steering wheel & doors. Mind if I ride behind one of you ladies? :yh_bigsmi

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:22 pm

Pinky;674018 wrote: You can have a ride on my 600 if you like?-

Your 600 looks like this !

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:24 pm

Nice looking bike Nomie, just be careful OK...:-3

Gypsy · Post by **Gypsy** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:29 am

I have a Honda CBR 1000, I love it!

Bought it in America and had it shipped back here to Uk.

Zooooooooooooooooooom Varoooooooooooooooooom.

Off I go.:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:59 pm

What a rush !

They gave me the keys and said good luck.

I almost pissed myself when I hit the throttle. I freaked out. I thought it would be like riding a bicycle, you never forget right ?

Wrong !

Luckily there were residential streets nearby for me to practice on and get enough confidence to hit the highway. It was 70 miles home so there was no taking back streets. I spent a good hour weebling and wobbling and jamming the brakes on too hard at stop signs till I felt semi safe enough to ride home.

Actually once I hit the highway it was much better, no stopping and going.

I took it out for an hour or so after work today and things went much smoother.

I have wide open country roads all around me with little traffic so I could breathe a little easier and get fairly comfortable. Ill be taking it easy for awhile but this is too much fun !