a couple of question on bikes

[ATAG_Dutch]

Now that is a cracking trio.

When do you get the Jota to go with them?

[ATAG_Snapper]

Beautiful trio, Bogus! Back in the early 70's I was riding a secondhand Yammy R5 (later to become the RD350), but had a motomag coverpage of a Norton Commando 750 in Candy Apple Red pinned up over my workbench. Unfortunately these sleek Brit classics don't take kindly to older BUFFs like me, so I've had to "settle" for my ol' Hog.

Loved seeing those pics - thanks for posting 'em.

[WTE_Galway]

Originally Posted by B_Bogus

Sold my modern bikes because they were far too scary - now the only fear is 'will I get there?'

yeah I did the same more or less. I am getting too old for 200 kph plus Japanese rockets and so bought a B5 Enfield last year. Well, it is not actually vintage, its a 2011 model mind you, but its still basically the 1955 tech. They do get a unit engine and EFI these days but the frame is straight from Redditch in the 1950's. It's not retro, the indians just kept making them the same way for 50 years. Why change a good thing? Its actually an incredibly fun bike ...

[dougandtoni]

Originally Posted by Ze-Jamz

Yea really..

So you are not a true sportsbike rider then just go for a quick ride with the harley boys for a latte do we

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by dougandtoni

So you are not a true sportsbike rider then just go for a quick ride with the harley boys for a latte do we

dougandtoni, your comments are based on ignorant stereotyping. You know nothing about me nor the Softail in that photo.

1) I don't drink latte
2) that Softail is pushing 150,000 km -- it's been all through North America and in Ciudad Juarez (before the drug war killings started)
3) the bike was rebuilt in '05 at 82,000 km after getting creamed from behind by an idiot Ducati Monster rider (I DID say it's slower than molasses).
4) the bike was stroked, bored, cammed, carb'd, heads done, and dyno'd at 101/112 hp/ft-lbs
5) that bike has taken me through thick and thin - mountains, deserts, rainstorms, a couple of sudden blizzards, 115 F, 28 F, and some of the most beautiful country North America has to offer. All without missing a beat.

All to say, I would not do what you have done and risk mischaracterizing you as a young video-game road warrior bravely hiding behind a keyboard as you giggle while posting snide comments. As a fellow 1C forum member, I'm sure you're an actual high-performance sports bike rider and enthusiast with a lot of life experience and wisdom just waiting for him to attain.

[JG52Krupi]

I have never owned a bike so maybe I am just naive but why is it that whenever I see a bike discussion online some douche always has a pop at the old school bikers...!!!

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by JG52Krupi

I have never owned a bike so maybe I am just naive but why is it that whenever I see a bike discussion online some douche always has a pop at the old school bikers...!!!

One of two reasons:

1) He regrettably encountered a yuppie-type with a store-bought custom Harley chopper of sorts who acted like a snot. Unfortunately a lot of old-time bikers can be like that, too. Or, more likely,

2) His old lady ran off with a Harley biker......in which case he owes the rest of us a debt of gratitude.

[Al Schlageter]

It would be good if everyone learned to drive on a motorcycle. They would be better drivers when they went to 4 wheels and Darwin Awards would eliminate those that would be lousy 4 wheel drivers.

Current ride, black 2000 H-D Softail.

[Ze-Jamz]

Originally Posted by JG52Krupi

I have never owned a bike so maybe I am just naive but why is it that whenever I see a bike discussion online some douche always has a pop at the old school bikers...!!!

Dunno mate and to be honest I dont even understand the fellas post..

Obviously if you look at my bikes I think it's fair to say I love sportsbikes, but being a biker I have time for every bike.

I'm certainly no snob who thinks Harleys, choppers, vespas etc etc suck, not at all

I hope my love for bikes stays and when I can't bend over at suit the riding style of a supersports bike il be getting myself a Harley or a V-Max.

I don't see how that makes me anymore or any less I'm love with sportsbikes? :/

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by Ze-Jamz

Dunno mate and to be honest I dont even understand the fellas post..

Obviously if you look at my bikes I think it's fair to say I love sportsbikes, but being a biker I have time for every bike.

I'm certainly no snob who thinks Harleys, choppers, vespas etc etc suck, not at all

I hope my love for bikes stays and when I can't bend over at suit the riding style of a supersports bike il be getting myself a Harley or a V-Max.

I don't see how that makes me anymore or any less I'm love with sportsbikes? :/

I like all bikes, too. The dangers, discomforts, and joys of the road are the same for all of us. I especially like Vespas. Riding a Vespa is like making love to a really fat gal: a ton of fun unless your buddies find out! J/K to all Vespa riders -- especially to Vespa riders married to really fat ladies!