Calling all bikers!

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:17 am

Pinky wrote: So, who here has a bike or used to have one?

I had a bike for many years, as my only method of transport. Now, I still have

some, but none currently "on the road".

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 7:22 am

I don't have a bike

but I have two excellent friends who do!

The Pinkster and Baby Rider :-4

I just wanted to get in this thread :-3

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:25 pm

My old git has rode bikes since he was 16 the last two he had were R1s - one he crashed then he bought another and that got nicked, he hasnt had a bike for the last two years . Hes everyones worst nightmare at the moment as in 4 X4 man :driving:

Shweet tatersalad · Post by **Shweet tatersalad** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 6:38 pm

In order not counting my dirt bikes.

KZ 650

Z-1 900

KZ 1000

GPZ 750

GS 1150e

GXR 750

Z-L 1000 eliminater

Fat boy

soft tail

And my last one was a Wide Glide.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:41 am

Shweet tatersalad wrote: In order not counting my dirt bikes.

KZ 650

Z-1 900

KZ 1000

GPZ 750

GS 1150e

GXR 750

Z-L 1000 eliminater

Fat boy

soft tail

And my last one was a Wide Glide.

That list looks directly related to advancing years and widening bottom!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:37 am

Pinky wrote: So, who here has a bike or used to have one?

What have you got or used to have?

Mine is a honda CBR 600. It's my pride and joy!

Currently a VFR800

Previously :-

CBR600

Diversion 600

CB400/4

Norton Commando

CB400/4

T250J

CB175

Suzuki 50

Shweet tatersalad · Post by **Shweet tatersalad** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:08 am

Bill Sikes wrote: That list looks directly related to advancing years and widening bottom!

Nah,advancing years of maturity.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:14 am

Shweet tatersalad wrote: Nah,advancing years of maturity.

It happens... I've still got a car, now. Um.

fisher · Post by **fisher** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:12 pm

I have a Yamaha 1100 Virago. This bike is 20 years old and in mint condition.

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:53 pm

Just dirt bikes! All of my road machines have 4 wheels.

Kawasaki KLX300

Suzuki DR-Z 125

Honda XR 70

itsme123 · Post by **itsme123** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:29 am

at the moment i have a honda xr 100

i ride my pops honda xr 250

and over the years iv had theses bikes

yamaha pwee 50

yamaha pwee80

karazarki kx 65

and a yamaha ag 200

:driving: :driving:

Spinner · Post by **Spinner** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:42 am

I had a Harley Sportster (stolen in 1995). I put 12,500 miles on that baby in 7 months! I went everywhere on it, rain or shine!

One day...another Harley but next time..I want a Heritage Softail Classic.

hdfxsb83 · Post by **hdfxsb83** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:03 am

I have a HD-its an FXSB and its an 83 making it 24 years old ain't she a beaut . it now has chrome wheels , hand grips , kicker cover and brake calipers . also all brake , throttle , and clutch lines are chromite . i need to take a new pic of it soon .

Elvira · Post by **Elvira** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:12 am

Many, many years ago, I had a Kawasaki ZX500. loved it. Haven't riden one for over 10 years though now.

dixie_angel_26 · Post by **dixie_angel_26** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:22 pm

Ours is a 1981 Yamaha Virago 920 only made them for 3 years SOB to find parts. But love it :-6

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:41 am

I learned to drive on a Yamaha RD 50, then had a Honda XL 250 then Yamaha RD 250 LC, my partner at the time built me a Triumph tiger cub from spares he collected over many years, he had many big bikes & still drives, ive many happy memories of bike days but never actually drove the big bikes.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:55 am

Pinky;503129 wrote: Ah, Viragos! I love them and would have one again if I didn't leave near the sea, the salt plays havoc with all that shiny chrome.

Which side of the definition are you using here? ;-

Virago is a pejorative name for a verbally abusive and angry woman. It is derived from Latin virago, which means "resembling (-ago) a man (vir)" and was a positive word used to describe heroic females, usually in a mythological context.

:p :wah:

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:04 pm

Bryn Mawr;503291 wrote: Virago is a pejorative name for a verbally abusive and angry woman. It is derived from Latin virago, which means "resembling (-ago) a man (vir)" and was a positive word used to describe heroic females, usually in a mythological context.

p wah:

Erm, Yamaheha Termagant, anyone? Suesuki Shrew?

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:06 pm

Bryn Mawr;503291 wrote: Which side of the definition are you using here? ;-

Virago is a pejorative name for a verbally abusive and angry woman. It is derived from Latin virago, which means "resembling (-ago) a man (vir)" and was a positive word used to describe heroic females, usually in a mythological context.

:p :wah:
I can think of several men who will appreciate learning that!! Thanks for the educating, Bryn!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:49 pm

BabyRider;503303 wrote: I can think of several men who will appreciate learning that!! Thanks for the educating, Bryn!

I never did understand why they chose that name. Makes you wonder what the V stands for in the V-Max - it's meant to be a right harradin to ride

dixie_angel_26 · Post by **dixie_angel_26** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:33 pm

Bryn Mawr;503291 wrote: Which side of the definition are you using here? ;-

Virago is a pejorative name for a verbally abusive and angry woman. It is derived from Latin virago, which means "resembling (-ago) a man (vir)" and was a positive word used to describe heroic females, usually in a mythological context.

:p :wah:

For some strange reason our bike fits me perfectly angry most of the time.

Ferratta · Post by **Ferratta** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:37 am

ST1100 and a BLACKBIRD ,plenty of riding on my doorstep in the yorkshire dales gods own country:)

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:01 am

cherandbuster;368641 wrote: I don't have a bike

but I have two excellent friends who do!

I don't have a bike

but I have two excellent friends that are

I used to have a Honda 50 Camino if that's any good

Ferratta · Post by **Ferratta** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:13 am

Yes im still here pinky ,;) I,ve sold the blackbird now

and now looking at getting the fjr 1200 ,but still got the st1100 as we go to france and spain 2/3 times a year .looking at trying morocco this year

Lonewolf · Post by **Lonewolf** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 3:43 am

CB 125

DT 250

SUZUKI X7

CB400

CBR600 ,

Bandit 1200

Ninja 600

YZF 600

tRIUMPH 509 st

Had a few over the years but sadley None now

money is tough to come by these days,

May be 1 one I'll have another

LW

dixie_angel_26 · Post by **dixie_angel_26** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:21 pm

:-4 :-4 Just got a new addition 99 Harley Sporster old guy baught and rode from the dealership and parked it in the garage and never got on it again. Not a scratch :-4 :-4

Craig James · Post by **Craig James** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 2:07 am

Here's my baby, and his name is Casper.

I named him that because even though they are hard to see in this pic, he has Ghost Flames on the Tank & Fenders. I am the original owner & put every one of the 14K miles on him myself.

I just put down a large chunk of change on an Evolution, so I'll be making payments on THAT for 3 more years. Casper is great for short rides and around town, and I'll keep the bike for that reason. But I want the Evo so I can ride to Sturgis this year, and maybe even go visit someone in Georgia afterwards.

scorpio · Post by **scorpio** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:29 pm

I love the bike life, miss it been in the fmaily for years and my ex has bikes, my partner am with now, does not own a biek or interested in them, but i would love to have my onw, but at the price of Â£700 i cant afford that, maybe one day if my business hits off really really well then we shall see lol.

Cxx

Kimba · Post by **Kimba** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:15 am

Hi all,

Just joined today.

I have been riding for a little over 3 yrs. now. Was a late bloomer. I call it my mid-life crises! :wah:

Currently riding a Suzuki Boulevard S83 and loving it!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:11 pm

Kimba;1009244 wrote: Hi all,

Just joined today.

I have been riding for a little over 3 yrs. now. Was a late bloomer. I call it my mid-life crises! :wah:

Currently riding a Suzuki Boulevard S83 and loving it!

Don't recognise the model - presumably it's a cruiser and I guess 83 cubic inch which would be a 1360 cc. Have a word with Nomad - he's on a similar bike and one of the good guys to boot

I ride a VFR 800 - before that it was a CBR600. Cruisers don't work too well on our roads.

Welcome to the Garden.

Kimba · Post by **Kimba** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:59 am

Bryn Mawr;1009621 wrote: Don't recognise the model - presumably it's a cruiser and I guess 83 cubic inch which would be a 1360 cc.

Welcome to the Garden.

Yep. It's the successor to the Intruder VS1400.

Thanks!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:06 am

our friend has a bright deep yellow with colourful patterns on it, its a 2006 Victory Vega.......awesome bike!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:14 am

Kimba;1010274 wrote: Yep. It's the successor to the Intruder VS1400.

Thanks!

Ah, the Intruder I know

Ride safe, ride free :-6

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:23 am

Odie;1010280 wrote: our friend has a bright deep yellow with colourful patterns on it, its a 2006 Victory Vega.......awesome bike!

Not a machine you see on this side of the pond at all.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:00 pm

Bryn Mawr;1010502 wrote: Not a machine you see on this side of the pond at all.

pity.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:06 pm

Odie;1010660 wrote: pity.

I did see an Indian ride past the other day but that was exceptional - first I'd seen in decades.

Over here American bikes are Harleys or Buells (or Goldwings but we don't mention that).

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:21 pm

Bryn Mawr;1010671 wrote: I did see an Indian ride past the other day but that was exceptional - first I'd seen in decades.

Over here American bikes are Harleys or Buells (or Goldwings but we don't mention that).

Harleys and Indian bikes are popular here also, seems everyone has a harley.............awesome bikes!

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:24 pm

Odie;1010690 wrote: Harleys and Indian bikes are popular here also, seems everyone has a harley.............awesome bikes!

Having driven the roads in the South West USA I can understand the attraction but, sadly, cruisers don't really work on British roads.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:45 am

[quote=Bryn Mawr;1009621]. Cruisers don't work too well on our roads.

How come Bryn ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:49 am

Odie;1010280 wrote: our friend has a bright deep yellow with colourful patterns on it, its a 2006 Victory Vega.......awesome bike!

Im salivating.