It's Spring! Motorcycle riding time. Let's see your bikes
I currently have two Sportsters, I'll be selling the 09, but rode both of them today. Lets see your rides too!!
Be careful out there my friends!!
"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am." FBLM LGB!
April 15, 2018, 12:16 AM
flashguy
They are in beautiful condition! Keep the rubber side down!
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth
April 15, 2018, 04:41 AM
PHPaul
'16 Yamaha FJ09. I need to get some better pictures, but that won't be happening any time soon judging by the weather forecast.
Did sneak in a short ride Friday, the thermometer nudged 60° for a couple of hours mid-day.
REALLY looking forward to riding season!
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April 15, 2018, 06:55 AM
Dusty78
I actually took this pic to use on my Craigslist posting. I have had this bike 4 years and only 2900 miles. Haven’t ridden it in over a year so to a better home she goes.
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April 15, 2018, 10:07 AM
coloradohunter44
Nice bikes guys. Dusty, too bad you don’t use it enough. Probably for the best.
"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am." FBLM LGB!
April 15, 2018, 10:38 AM
AH.74
Here's the 2010 Fat Bob I got a couple of months ago, the decision to buy being confirmed by the good members here. I'll be out on it in a bit- it's warming up nicely so far.
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April 15, 2018, 05:37 PM
varoadking
Not a very good picture...my 2001 FLHR-I with 98whp and 96tq...
April 15, 2018, 08:41 PM
Jelly
Some nice bikes! Hey PHPaul that looks like a much better seat than the FJ 09 I've seen. I local shop has a good price on a 2017 FJ 09 I've been looking at it. Would you get the FJ 09 again if you had to do over?
Here is my Honda 919 Hornet. The the "naked standard" Fun Bike A Honda that was made in Italy.
My Yamaha FZ6R
My Yamaha FZ1 The arm stretcher.
Honda CRF250L Had it out today got mighty wet. Rained last 2 1/2 hours out.
April 16, 2018, 04:30 AM
PHPaul
quote:
Some nice bikes! Hey PHPaul that looks like a much better seat than the FJ 09 I've seen. I local shop has a good price on a 2017 FJ 09 I've been looking at it. Would you get the FJ 09 again if you had to do over?
Abso-damn-lutely! That engine is freakin' AMAZING! The seat is a Corbin. The original was apparently designed by Torquemada. Horrible, painful plank of a thing.
The only other thing on the bike that could use tweaking is the suspension. I weigh somewhere around 215-220 dressed to ride and the suspension on the bike, like most UJMs, is optimized for someone in the 150-175 range.
They're coming out with a GT version late this year or early next. Several improvements touted. I won't be going there as I'm plenty satisfied with what I have and it will no doubt last me for as long as I'm able to ride, but a lot of folks are waiting.
Nice stable you've got there! I've been a Yamaha fanboy since I saw my first DT1 in 1971.
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April 16, 2018, 04:10 PM
fz4vgq
April 16, 2018, 08:29 PM
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April 16, 2018, 10:35 PM
mutedblade
quote:
Originally posted by Jelly:
My Yamaha FZ1 The arm stretcher.
Ain't that the truth!! Once I get to about 4000 RPM's it's fun. Past 6000? Hope you know what you're doing I've got the biggest shit eating grin underneath my helmet every time I get on it. These Gen 1's are nice bikes and being carbureted gives them a great burble during deceleration.
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April 17, 2018, 12:51 AM
at-home-daddy
Sold my Triumph Thunderbird 1600 cruiser last year, and moved into the Sport Touring segment with a new/leftover 2016 Yamaha FJR1300. No regrets!
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April 17, 2018, 03:11 AM
Dusty78
quote:
Originally posted by fz4vgq:
Did you get the DCT?
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April 17, 2018, 07:26 AM
fz4vgq
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Originally posted by Dusty78:
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Originally posted by fz4vgq:
Did you get the DCT?
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April 17, 2018, 08:17 AM
Todd Huffman
I sold my V-Star last year, and haven't missed it yet. But I'm sure I will when the weather gets warm.
Here's to the sunny slopes of long ago.
April 17, 2018, 11:42 AM
BigSwede
This thread makes me sad, hit a lady that pulled out in front of me last may. 7 fractured ribs and a separated shoulder. Pic of totaled CTX 1300. I do like those Indians., the new Fatboy is sexy too. Just not sure if I'm ready yet.
April 17, 2018, 02:08 PM
HRK
Bigswede, sorry to hear that, I have a friend that has been hit twice, he's back on the bike and just bought a new Road Glide took some time for him to get comfortable but he's back at it.
My Current ride 2016 CVO Road Glide... Just put new shoes on it, took a little ride to the gun store last night.
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April 17, 2018, 08:43 PM
coloradohunter44
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Originally posted by BigSwede: This thread makes me sad, hit a lady that pulled out in front of me last may. 7 fractured ribs and a separated shoulder. Pic of totaled CTX 1300. I do like those Indians., the new Fatboy is sexy too. Just not sure if I'm ready yet.
Glad you are okay! Ya just can't be too careful.
"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am." FBLM LGB!
I've got the biggest shit eating grin underneath my helmet every time I get on it. These Gen 1's are nice bikes and being carbureted gives them a great burble during deceleration.
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