you have a motorcycle?

[bigc73542]

Anyone have a motorcycle they would like to post a picture of. Here is What I ride, usually pretty fast with spurts up to 155/160. I love it. It is the only motorcycle that had a functioning turbo that actually worked. When it kicked in you better be holding on. ;D ;) It is a Yamaha.

[ronjor]

You need one of these for your favorite young rider to be.

http://home.austin.rr.com/ezride/

http://www.e-z-ride.com/pics/products/xr50/xr50%20training%20wheels.gif

[bigc73542]

He would just be wanting to out run papa, and he might just do it some day. ;D ;)

[lynchknot]

Back in '82-'83 I was an AFM roadracer. I raced at Willow Springs and Riverside Raceway (now closed) in California. Won a couple, lost a couple. I ran open modified production class 1000cc Kawasaki (Eddie Lawson replica)

I have grown to appreaciate Harley Davidsons now. I worked at a Harley shop many years ago.

I rebuilt this bike with Baisley 93" top end (racing valves, etc) started off with branch heads - ported and polished, S&S forged pistons, andrews cam - S&S "B" carb and 2" straight drag pipes - bike was good for near 100 hp - great torque off the bottom end (low rpm) - no real need to fan the clutch for launch, just twist the wrist.

It's been sitting in my garage (in pieces) for 4 years after it was returned by police. It was stolen right out of my garage and found in someone's house a year later.

My pride and joy ~
http://img85.exs.cx/img85/5438/lynchhog0fp.jpg

[GlobalForce]

I've ridden off-road for years and would consider myself a traitor going full street. Never quite got away from the aggressive and agile layout provided by a street legal moto-crosser. A few years back there was a company out of Europe that made a small run of 950v-twins in this style weighing approx. 270lbs, delivering 100+ ponies....NO wheelspin.....All GO! ;D
I'd estimate 0-60.......low to mid-two's. 8)

When you live in the Garden State.......It's survive or die!

S-U-P-E-R-M-O-T-A-R-D-!

[snowbound]

No, but maybe i'll go visit these guys and see if they can set me up with one,

http://www.orangecountychoppers.com/home.php

One of my favourite shows. 8)


snowbound

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "Back in '82-'83 I was an AFM roadracer. I raced at Willow Springs and Riverside Raceway (now closed) in California. Won a couple, lost a couple. I ran open modified production class 1000cc Kawasaki (Eddie Lawson replica)

I have grown to appreaciate Harley Davidsons now. I worked at a Harley shop many years ago.

I rebuild this bike with Baisley 93" top end (racing valves, etc) started off with branch heads - ported and polished, S&S forged pistons, andrews cam - S&S "B" carb and 2" straight drag pipes - bike was good for near 100 hp - great torque off the bottom end (low rpm) - no real need to fan the clutch for launch, just twist the wrist.

It's been sitting in my garage (in pieces) for 4 years after it was returned by police. It was stolen right out of my garage and found in someone's house a year later.

My pride and joy ~
http://img85.exs.cx/img85/5438/lynchhog0fp.jpg" }-


did a little freelance at Willow Springs my self. I love it out in the desert around Palmdale and Mojave And Victorville.

bigc

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "No, but maybe i'll go visit these guys and see if they can set me up with one,

http://www.orangecountychoppers.com/home.php

One of my favourite shows. 8)


snowbound" }-


As long as you have about three buckets full of money they will probably fix you up. ;)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "As long as you have about three buckets full of money they will probably fix you up. ;)" }-

Yeah, but i can dream can't i ? ;) :D ;D



snowbound

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "Yeah, but i can dream can't i ? ;) :D ;D



snowbound" }-


you surely can ;D personally i am going to dream about the three buckets of bucks ;D ;D ;)


http://www.grouphealthplans.com/bucket6.jpg

[ronjor]

HD made a big come back a few years ago. They were just about dead.

There is a good possibility these days of getting run over going to the Post Office by a grandma riding a long fork Sportster!! :D

[lynchknot]

I wish for an OCC chopper!

Willow springs can be quite windy at times. There was one race day where the wind was blowing us all over the track - it was fun! My favorite corner is, I think, turn 5? - a right hand decreasing radius at the crest of the hill turning into a sharp left to the (bumpy) back straight.

I also used to dirtbike around Victorville. I had an 1981 CR450R Honda

[bigc73542]

like this ronjor??



http://www.motorcycle-memories.com/Photos/0304-16.jpg

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "I wish for an OCC chopper!

Willow springs can be quite windy at times. There was one race day where the wind was blowing us all over the track - it was fun! My favorite corner is, I think, turn 5? - a right hand decreasing radius at the crest of the hill turning into a sharp left to the (bumpy) back straight.

I also used to dirtbike around Victorville. I had an 1981 CR450R Honda" }-


I "88" I partcipated in a twenty four hour endurance race at WS on the Yamaha team, I must say we kicked tail royally that weekend. Those were fun times.

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "like this ronjor??" }-

Hush my mouth!! ;D

[Detox]

I had a 1993 Yamaha XV750 Virago for years - till I got ran over on it ::)

Used the money from the wreck to pay for most of my Master's Degree so I haven't another bike - yet ;)

[bigc73542]

Key word
Yet

[Detox]

Yup - that's the important one there ;D

[lynchknot]

Found a pic of my old bike online! It was a limited production. I think they only made 750 of them. Mine was frame number 6. hehe, "open modified" means almost anything goes.

http://img79.exs.cx/img79/8343/lawson7ky.jpg

-{ Quote: "twenty four hour endurance race" }- - I would have loved that. I was a guy who rode to the track, raced, and rode home on my bike (San Gabriel valley)

[bigc73542]

These two wheel wonders are a heck of a lot of fun ;D ;)

[lynchknot]

-{ Quote: "These two wheel wonders are a heck of a lot of fun ;D ;)" }-

Fun for experienced riders. But I caution new riders. Especially not to be afraid of the front brake - it will save your life. The rear brake can lead to death for newbies.

I gave a guy CPR after he crashed into the curb around a fast left hand sweeper. He hit his lower jaw on a no parking sign and bent it to the ground. He had no lower lip and his neck was broken. When ambulance showed up I yelled, "here! take over" blood was squirting all over my hands from his mouth (what was left of it) He made it to the hospital where he died.

[bigc73542]

I had one of these in 1965, in it's day it was hard to catch. I used to blow the paint off of triumph 650 Bonnevilles

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "Fun for experienced riders. But I caution new riders. Especially not to be afraid of the front brake - it will save your life. The rear brake can lead to death for newbies.

I gave a guy CPR after he crashed into the curb around a fast left hand sweeper. He hit his lower jaw on a no parking sign and bent it to the ground. He had no lower lip and his neck was broken. When ambulance showed up I yelled, "here! take over" blood was squirting all over my hands from his mouth (what was left of it) He made it to the hospital where he died." }-


My seca turbo yamaha braking was rated 73% front wheel 27% rear. There was no way to stop with the rear only.

[big ed]

A couple of Moons ago I had a 2nd hand 56' BSA Road Rocket (650 CC). I bought it before I had ever ridden on a bike. I received about 5 mins of instruction, then off I went. The learning curve was fast and furious. Had it for a couple of years and enjoyed every minute. I don't know who had more bruises when I gave it up, me or the bike. I will say that the skills and anticipation I developed during that time still serves me well today. I just went to my desk to retreive a Brochure for the 1958 BSA's. The 650 CC Super Rocket retailed for $1062.00. Aaah, the good ole days.

Motor on, big ed

[bigc73542]

the old beasers were a good bike back when, put a few miles on one. ;)

[lynchknot]

hehe, I started riding at the age of 9 or 12 (can't remember). I had a purple "TACO" minibike. I rode that all over town - police never caught me - hell, back then there were no police - at least, I never saw one - 8)

Whoa! I just googled for taco minibike and look! http://members.tripod.com/jleibovitch/id121.htm

[bigc73542]

full rear suspension on a mini bike,not bad ;)

[lynchknot]

hehe, I wish - mine was a "rigid" :D

[solarpowered candle]

o wow, this brings back memories. I had a kawasaki mini bike over 30 yrs ago.
I also started with a susuki 50 cc and picked up an old vespa along the trail . Ended up with a triump thunderbird 650 and ex cop boniville 650 .Spent 3 months in hospital after I wiped myself out on the thunderbird. After that slowed down to a honda 250 trail bike . Then progressed to a mini. :)

[nadirah]

I don't have a motorcycle. :'(

[Rita]

I love riding with someone on a motorcycle,my ex husband had an old HD and I learned to ride a little,was never good at it because I was afraid ,I had nearly killed myself on a dirt bike.I had a wreck and broke my nose,blacked both eyes and knocked a huge knot on my head therefore the fear wouldnt let me try to hard and I was never a good driver of one.though I'll ride with someone every chance I get!just dont want to drive ;D

[Bonnie]

Mods, please can you delete this thread? It is making me sooooooooo envious.

Failing that, can you just delete anything and everything that is unflattering to the Triumph Bonneville?

(There's an old one parked up along the roadside in town, rusting away, and I can't find the owner - how's that for a definition of frustration?)

[Fire-Ant]

Suzuki VX-800

[Terryala]

Does my Mo Ped with Training Wheels count. Thats all my wife will let me have at my age.

Grand Dad

[iceni60]

i used to ride off road from about the age of 8, best thing ever, i dont ride now, for afew reasons, 1, because i live in a city, 2, im not very sensible 3, i think im God's gift on two wheels, which im not. :'( :D not a good combination! :(

well, i couldnt help myself here. heres a picture of Barry Sheene, is that a duck?

http://http://www.colincarter.freeserve.co.uk/our%20barry.jpg

[nod32_9]

There were a lot of TURBO bikes in the 80s by Honda, Kawa, and Yamaha. Don't believe Suzuki had one. Turbos are still too slow for racing due to the turbo lag. You must have tweaked the boost cause that 750cc class Yamaha will top out in the high 130s to low 140s depending on mechanical condition. Don't rely too much on the factory speedometer to gauge your speed cause they could be off by 5 to 7% at that speed. Easiest way for the average rider to check speed is to rely on the highway distance markers.

Yamaha SR250G
Yamaha 550 Vision
Kawasaki GPz 550
Kawasaki 900R

I don't see a lot of good riders on the road anymore. In the old days, one could obtain a 125/250 for less than $800. Perfect learning bikes. Today, there are too many 1st time Harley riders with zero protection soup-bowl helmets.

[dog]

I like Grand Dad ... have a better half that won't let me discuss, much less anything else to do with bikes ... <Quote> "Don't even think about it, Buddy! Because You'll never get on one again well I'm Alive! Period ~End of Story~" The Boss whispered with a Smiling Smirk! >:( :-X ... How do they sense these things? ??? Wasn't even in the same room? ~Magical Powers~ I guess :-\ dog is banned from this thread ... ;) ;D

[snowbound]

Hmm....this could hurt. :o

[GlobalForce]

That's right....don't see too many good street riders these days.

Being a good rider on the street means paying close attention to temperature (I ride throughout the year), available surface traction, and knowing how to use your best friend...."the front brake." Though there ARE times brake sliding the rear for that slight shift in direction needs to be exercised....

Offroad your less likely to be run over when a miscalculation occurs....and usually survive those mistakes. Most skilled riders have experienced sand, rocks, grass, water. They get to practice dynamic weight transfer....balance....and confidence push steering with a locked front end. Whether your sliding the rear under power, or bringing the back end around under heavy decompression....skills learned in the trails are integral to a street fighters decision making.

As the smallest and most difficult to see vehicle on the road, mentality forces me to ride as though invisible.......
the horn and rear brake light are the first items disconnected. :lurking:

Below....though a tad heavy, one of many....objects of desire.

GF

[snowbound]

Hey GF, here's something u don't see everyday! :D

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "There were a lot of TURBO bikes in the 80s by Honda, Kawa, and Yamaha. Don't believe Suzuki had one. Turbos are still too slow for racing due to the turbo lag. You must have tweaked the boost cause that 750cc class Yamaha will top out in the high 130s to low 140s depending on mechanical condition. Don't rely too much on the factory speedometer to gauge your speed cause they could be off by 5 to 7% at that speed. Easiest way for the average rider to check speed is to rely on the highway distance markers.

Yamaha SR250G
Yamaha 550 Vision
Kawasaki GPz 550
Kawasaki 900R

I don't see a lot of good riders on the road anymore. In the old days, one could obtain a 125/250 for less than $800. Perfect learning bikes. Today, there are too many 1st time Harley riders with zero protection soup-bowl helmets." }-

The turbo waste gate was set to open at 27lbs, factory was 12/14
I have an after market electronic speedo by Barnett, the same people that make motorcycle racing clutches. This bike will do an honest 159 mph. I have a friend with a big bore Ninja that can't keep up with it. ;D

[GlobalForce]

@snowbound....Your right....that isn't something I see everyday!

The hubless wheel principle has been out some time now,
but it's still too exotic to find it's way on production machinery, but it may eventually.

Back to this psychopath....how long do you suppose he can go before his spare ribs are done? ;D

GF

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "@snowbound
Back to this psychopath....how long do you suppose he can go before the spare ribs are done? ;D

GF" }-

:D :D :D

Shouldn't be too long now. :D ;) ;D


snowbound

[snowbound]

Man, i just love this stuff. 8)

These guys have.......

[snowbound]

More,

[snowbound]

And finally, the man who inspired it all.

Who is it? ;) ;D

[ronjor]

This guy? (http://www.evelknievel.com/bio.html)

[snowbound]

Yes! 8)

Strangely, one of my childhood heroes. My father, along with his 7 brothers were all muscle car and bike enthusiasts. 8)

I'll never forget as a youngster, seeing Evel, risk his life, with those insane jumps of his. :o

There will never be anyone like that again....



snowbound

[ronjor]

He is paying the price for all those falls. Gimps around now. He did make things exciting.

http://www.cyclejumpers.com/robbieknievel.html

[snowbound]

He sure is Ron....

His son Robbie, continues the tradition.



snowbound

[HD rider UK]

Hi all
I build custom Harleys as a "hobby", more of a passion really, attached are pics of my current bike The blue twin cam has won a couple of major shows in Europe. If anyone wants a bike built or advice, get in touch. Jock ps tried to add the pic to the post but dont know how so there is an attachment instead

[HD rider UK]

ahhh , so thats how it worked!!!, here is my other harley, I would never ever sell this one.

[iceni60]

i posted this link before. i think it's one of the best things on the internet. download it and see, i hope you like it 8)
http://www.uponone.com/videos.php?id=2129

here's some more -
http://www.uponone.com/videos-everythingelse.php
http://www.uponone.com/videos-wheelies.php
http://www.uponone.com/videos-stoppies.php
etc etc

[Marja]

Speaks for itself................

[ronjor]

More truth than fiction Marja. ;D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "More truth than fiction Marja. ;D" }-

Quite! :D

If all the stars line up correctly and with a little luck, i want to purchase my all time favourite bike sometime this year. A 1975 HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOW RIDER.

Used to ride in my younger days and would love to get back in the saddle again. 8)

snowbound

[Marja]

MY OH MY!! What a pretty bike, can I get a ride??

No fast turns or we WILL be SNOWBOUND!!!

[HD rider UK]

re Marjas' post

where did you get the snap of my mum? ;D lol

Jock

[Marja]

LOL!! You should get her some chaps or boots, the poor dear!!

Is that your bike she took off on!?!?!

[HD rider UK]

re Snowbounds 75 Lowrider

Hiya, lovely looking bike, but to change a stock 75 Lowrider into something like that is a lot of work and money. I have been building custom Harleys for 25 years now, so if i can help in any way regarding advice, tech info or suppliers ( i know a few good folk in Canada), please get in touch. You might like to have a look at my website,

www.nccglos.com

Jock

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "re Snowbounds 75 Lowrider

Hiya, lovely looking bike, but to change a stock 75 Lowrider into something like that is a lot of work and money. I have been building custom Harleys for 25 years now, so if i can help in any way regarding advice, tech info or suppliers ( i know a few good folk in Canada), please get in touch. You might like to have a look at my website,

www.nccglos.com

Jock" }-

Yeah i know, you're right as it would cost big bucks for that transformation.

What i want(that one) and what i end up with might be a different matter. ;)

Thanks for the link, i'll check it out. 8)


snowbound

[HD rider UK]

Snowbound, did you have a chance to look at my site on the link i posted, I would welcome your comments on it.

ttfn

Jock

[Jimbob1989]

My uncle previously made quality custom exhausts for cars and motorbikes. He also currently rides a motorbike himself and has done for many years. My parents think motorbikes are dangerous compared to cars and I know they can be because my uncle has come off one before. Still look good 8)

Jimbob

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Snowbound, did you have a chance to look at my site on the link i posted, I would welcome your comments on it.

ttfn

Jock" }-

Yes i have and it is a bike lovers dream. :o

The pics are great and i especilly like the Glos run page with all the wonderful photos and it looks like a good time all around. 8)

If i do decide to purchase a Harley this yr., i'll definitely be looking at the CHOPPER CLUB page for help and insight.

The sight is fantastic.


snowbound

[lynchknot]

Here's my pride and joy (from page one) http://img85.exs.cx/img85/5438/lynchhog0fp.jpg

Reduced to this after it was stolen (police found it a year later) it's been sitting in my garage some 5 years.

http://img225.exs.cx/img225/7664/broken1ss.th.jpg (http://img225.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img225&image=broken1ss.jpg)

[Jimbob1989]

-{ Quote: "Here's my pride and joy (from page one) http://img85.exs.cx/img85/5438/lynchhog0fp.jpg

Reduced to this after it was stolen (police found it a year later) it's been sitting in my garage some 5 years.

http://img225.exs.cx/img225/7664/broken1ss.th.jpg (http://img225.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img225&image=broken1ss.jpg)" }-

Thats really tough luck. Hope the people or person who stole it recieved the correct punishment.

Jimbob

[HD rider UK]

Snowbound.
Thanks for your comments on the website, it needs updating but getting the time is the problem. If I can help in anyway, contact me , I am only too willing to share the knowledge I have in my field of expertise (lol).
Lynchknot
Nice looking shovel. I know what it feels like to have a bike ripped off, my first Harley was stolen from my workshop. Never got the bike back, but I did find out who was responsible and "dealt with it" :lurking: - No justice, just me.
Jimbob,
Does your uncle still make exhausts by any chance?

I am currently building a new chop, would it be ok to post a few pics of it as the build progresses?

ttfn

Jock

[bigc73542]

During my time on this old planet I have owned ninteen motorcycles and loved them all. It is the best way I know to stay young, saddle up and hit the road. 8)

bigc

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "would it be ok to post a few pics of it as the build progresses" }-

Why not? :)

[BeetleBoss]

-{ Quote: "
I am currently building a new chop, would it be ok to post a few pics of it as the build progresses?

ttfn
Jock" }-

Nice to meet ya Jock!!http://forums.subratam.org/html/emoticons/wavey.gif
Welcome to the forum!!
http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons3/w2.gif
I think, it would be cool to watch your progress!! http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/THUMBSUP.GIF

[HD rider UK]

Ty all.
I will post a few pics as soon as i get the software for my camera installed on my new PC. The dry build is almost finished and it all goes off for paint on Fridy this week (if i can figure out the b***** primary setup.
Should i continue on this thread or start a new one?
ttfn

Jock

ps - just thought of a new club-
Bikers
Against
Scumware
Trojans
Adware
Rootkits
:-\ <cant think of one here lol>
M/C

[snowbound]

U can continue here if you'd like. :)

We are all looking forward to seeing your new creation. 8)

PS- quite the new club! :D ;) ;D



snowbound

[HD rider UK]

Hi all
well i have finished the dry build on the bike and it has now been stripped back down and gone off for paint. I have not posted the specs and details for the bike as I am not sure whether they would mean much to folk here ( not a dig at anyone, just genuine uncertainty ), but if you are interested i will.
I have taken a few pics but cant post them here as file size is too big at 600k, how do i get around this?

comments welcome

Jock

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "
I have taken a few pics but cant post them here as file size is too big at 600k, how do i get around this?
" }-

U will need to resize them. ;)

Maximum size is 100 kb.



snowbound

[HD rider UK]

OK, lets have another go---

[HD rider UK]

cracked it---

[snowbound]

Looking good! ;D

Seeing your pics starting from scratch reminds me of watching the development of bike masterpieces on my favourite bike builders channel, Orange County Chopper. 8)

http://www.orangecountychoppers.com/



snowbound