Although i love my V....it doesn't satisfy all my riding needs....thought i would post a pic or two of my other two loves...lets see your other rides.....

Here's my other bike... a Honda ST1300.

My other bike.
:p

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n153/handkphil/MyHondaVTX13002.jpgMy old VTX.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n153/handkphil/ZR7Ssideview.jpg

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I kinda like red bikes....

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WOW! WOW! very impressive... I have a 78 cb750 SS, and a 72 cb750 also... both are in total need of restoration...but i keep the two i posted as regualr riders....the gs 750 E was very nice...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Lukejt/Riding%20pics%202006/IMG_0574.jpg

Husky TE450, street legal woods weapon.

Thanks. The Suzuki GS750E is the pride of my collection. I bought it about three years ago from the second owner. It had 811 miles on it. I cleaned it up, changed the tires, had the brakes rebuilt, installed Progressive Suspension fork springs, and did a few other minor things. I drive it on clear, sunny days, and it now has about 2800 miles on it.

Speaking of old Hondas, you reminded me of one I forgot to post a picture of. I restored a '73 Honda CL450 about four years ago, and rode it for a couple of seasons before I foolishly sold it. It was a great bike, like a lot of those old Hondas. You oughta fix yours up and add them to your active rotation.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n153/handkphil/HondaAfterRestoration.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n153/handkphil/HondaAfterRestoration.jpg



Very nice!!!

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

my 01 Guzzi

nice 450...my old bobber is a cl350 on a hacked up triumph engine cradle.. rest of the frame i made.....she runs 362cc pistons 11 1/2 comp forged...megacycle cam, 32 mm mikunis, and tone of head work...runs like a raped ape...making about 44 hp. now...

great bikes guys!! let me see more...what a great addiction they are huh?!!

Believe it or not, that Honda parallel twin is the reason I'm riding the Versys today. I bought that bike and fell in love with the torque and instant response of the engine. I remember saying to myself that as soon as a manufacturer came out with a modern, liquid-cooled twin with a really good suspension and a cool modern look, I'd buy it. :D

Although i love my V....it doesn't satisfy all my riding needs....thought i would post a pic or two of my other two loves...lets see your other rides.....

Love that first bobber!! Is that a Yamaha?

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Nevermind. It helps if I read the whole thread before posting! My bad. Still love that bobber though!

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2004 Yamaha V-Star. It's my first bike. I bought it this year.
I'm adding a Versys either this winter or early spring 09.
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when i first say the V i was instantly drawn to it....and yea i love the parallel twins also...simple in design ....i'd like to find me a wrecked V to pull the motor from for my next project

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n153/handkphil/ST90LeftSide.jpg

That being said, the ST90 is AWESOME!

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Here's my "old" '79 SR500, now owned by my son. Then it and my '04 KLR650. Followed by my '03 Bandit 1200S (the one with yellow saddlebags and red canoe bag across the seat) and my bud's '01 B12 on our trip to Alaska in '04. First taken west of Fort Nelson, BC, while second is just east of Teslin.
Cheers,
Ed
PS The Alaska trip covered 9700 kms (6000+ miles) in 19 days, and we did it again on my KLR and his Ural in '06.

Here ya go (I don't own it anymore, sold it to get the Versys):


http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/garage.php?do=viewattachment&attachmentid=36855

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2004 F650Cs - TwinSpark, Belt Drive, ABS, Most Plasti-Chrome Accessories, Tall Seat. Traded in for the Versys.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1418/1294686381_aade3bd71e.jpg

95 RMX-250 and an 03 WR-450. Enduro racing fun.

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I'm down to 1 bike, but here's my last moto- 03 Aprilia Tuono. Way too much power, wheelies aplenty!

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The wobblin goblin the other current steed

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My much missed 2000 Ducati ST2 (former have no more )
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My 2001 nomad (the one I sold to buy my Versys),great bike rode the heck out of her,no grief at all in 50k,photo is fall of last year near Punxy pa
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05 KLR 650, excellent machine.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii30/Macvalk/2bb4a4b0.jpg

97 Honda Valkyrie, great touring bike with a huge flaw-you could only get around 100miles out of a tank-worse when loaded or with headwinds.
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04 Honda ST1300 ABS, hated it. Had a design flaw causing it to wobble and weave in wind, specially when overtaking trucks. Not all of them do it, but mine did and I couldn't cure it. Plus, mine happend to have magnetic tires and I got 3 flats in the 10 months I owned it.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii30/Macvalk/IMG_1684.jpg

94 HD FXDL, great bike, but its flaw was breaking down. I went through 3 voltage regulators in 2 years, each time when it failed I was left stranded. It also had a porous float that caused it to leak gas on the red hot exhaust when parked. Everything was covered under warranty, but still a PITA.

88 Virago 1100, a real rocket, early attempt by Japanese to copy a US cruiser, good effort.

Various other machines, but nothing of consequence.

Machog

2000 KLR650. Sold it to buy the Versys. Not enough trail and more road!

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Handkphil, you have some awesome bikes. I'm sooooooo jealous. Thanks for showing us the pics.

This one once belonged to dear old departed Dad, I cleaned it up and joined the Michigan Norton owners association, I also have a stock Norton Commando not quite ready for pictures.

My 2006 M109R
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For around town: a Yamaha C3.

great pics of all the bikes...love to see a wide range of styles....if it's got two wheels ..i say welcome to the group...cheers!!

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04 Custom, WR 426, 00 KLR (Sold)

My 1981 Seca 750. My "first love". She's kinda ugly all accessorized but when she's naked shes beautiful. She's been around as you can see from the tourist stickers on her backside. Great bike.

I used to own this:

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1992 YZ250. This was the first motorcycle that I bought brand new from the dealer. Bad ass in its day...





(You know its true 'cause its pink & white...)

Well another guzzi has made it's way into my garage.....:thumb: A 2000 v11 sport

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Oxman - that's a great looking bike. Very nice.

Congrats on the new Guzzi. I just love the look of those late model V11's I've been fighting the urge to find one, possibly like a Rosso Mandello or something along those lines.

thanks :) I have googled over one of these for a few years , When i bought my other guzzi there was a brand spanking new one in the showroom , but it was a few more dollars than i could spend at the time so you know how it goes ...... all i could do was drool on the tank as i passed by. So when i came across this bad boy online this fall i just couldn't let it go , so i didn't :thumb: I Got a guzzi green tank for it so it may just turn green for spring :clap:

I had a friend with a Green V11 Sport/Red Frame with the Mistral Pipes, I loved when we'd go out and ride, I'd always let him get in front because the sound of the bike was pure sex.

Congrats again, I'm jealous. My father has an '03 LeMans but it's out of commission right now with some sort of oil leak. I may have to go over and check it out so I can take it for a ride.

ahhhh sweet a Lemans.... thats right up there with a Rosso Mandello & a Coppa Italia.

Both great bikes. His is set up well and is great fun to ride. Here's a couple pics of him on the track with the bike:
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Not everyday you see a Guzzi out there running with the new sport bikes. He tells me tonight that the bike is in for service so I should be able to ride it soon :D

EDITED with new photo host

Hey Enemy zero ...... the pics arent working :(

Hey Enemy zero ...... the pics arent working :(

I can see them on my machine. Give me a minute and I'll change the way they are hosted.

EDIT: Should be fixed now. Let me know if they're not working.

Here's my other bike... a Honda ST1300.

Nice bike. :thumb:

Thanks for the pics correction, The Lemans looks sweet on the track & my favorite colour too. Man i wish my v was red :(

Thanks for the pics correction, The Lemans looks sweet on the track & my favorite colour too. Man i wish my v was red :(

Thanks, It's a beautiful color scheme especially in person. I remember my father walking around the corner of the Guzzi booth at the 2002 Motorcycle show in Long Beach and all I see is his jaw drop and him go "Oh, Damn". That was the moment he fell in love and bought the first one the dealer got in. He uncrated and assembled it himself.

All this talk is making me want a Guzzi :p

LOL ! Well go and get a guzzi too......but shhh , dont tell the versys guys.;)

LOL ! Well go and get a guzzi too......but shhh , dont tell the versys guys.;)

I'm not so worried about the other versys guys, they seem open to other bikes. I'm more worried about telling the wife.

Wife and I on the ST. Four of the bikes waiting outside. LOL and wife next to the ST.

Ninja 250 and CBR600F4i

The Yamaha TDM 850 I will have to sell to get the Versys ... (looks similar, eh?)
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/doomscribe/Motorcycles/Tdm850.jpg
It's RED! In case a certain red bike collector is interested ...

Then there's Artoo ! My BMW R1200RT --
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and Yoda! My Suzuki Burgman 400 --
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1983 Honda Interceptor 750, my first bike on the road. She was given to me by a bud a couple of years ago in trade for some beer. He had just bought a new Ninja and his wife wanted some garage space.:mad: It took a little work to get it going as he stored the bike without fuel stabilizer and a full tank for about 5 years.:eek:

This was the bike I learned to ride on (yes I'm a late starter) and even took all of my test's on her. I was side swiped by an SUV on her as well the night before my road test.

Now, in the tradition of "paying it foward", I've given it to another friend for him to kick around. Lot's of good times fixing it up and making it my own.

Cheers.

My cruisers...

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My trusted KLR, it's taken me and momma all around the country.
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The 14, my up and coming sport-touring bike.
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The hooligan ZRX. It's been a fun retirement project.
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I bought this 12 new back in 2000 and with a little work it got me in the East Coast Timing Association's 200MPH Club. I'm in the process of freshening it up to go really fast next season.

I also have a 1978 KZ1000 that I bought new but never have gotten around to taking any digital pictures of it...........my favorite bike.

My Versys picture is in the new members section, they are cool bikes for sure!
Dan

My Aprilia Tuono on Mulholland Raceway in Malibu. You can see Catalina Island in the background.

After a muddy ride...

http://satex.smugmug.com/photos/135815948_6sJQX-M.jpg

And from riding in the deserts near Big Bend, TX...

http://satex.smugmug.com/photos/125383463_BM86E-M-1.jpg

Finally, I present Frankenbike. This is my wife's dirbike, which is a highly modified concoction of several different bikes and a few custom bits and gizmos...


http://satex.smugmug.com/photos/16080149_puUSq-M.jpg

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My trusted KLR, it's taken me and momma all around the country.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k257/oldkawboy/DSC03038.jpg
The 14, my up and coming sport-touring bike.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k257/oldkawboy/rightZRX.jpg
The hooligan ZRX. It's been a fun retirement project.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k257/oldkawboy/DSC03814.jpg
I bought this 12 new back in 2000 and with a little work it got me in the East Coast Timing Association's 200MPH Club. I'm in the process of freshening it up to go really fast next season.

I also have a 1978 KZ1000 that I bought new but never have gotten around to taking any digital pictures of it...........my favorite bike.

My Versys picture is in the new members section, they are cool bikes for sure!
Dan

thats one hot looking zrx......looks like a turbo too......sweet

I did not attach pictures because I'm on a land line @ 24K.

Other Bikes:
2008 Kawasaki Concours
2002 Suzuki V-Strom
2000 Buell S3T
2000 BMW R1100RT
1993 Yamaha GTS 1000

Hi, this is my first post to this group so I'm not too sure what I am doing. Wanted to 'insert' a picture but it asks me for a URL rather than a file on my hard drive so I am now going to try to 'attach' a photo but not sure how that will work. Will try with just a pic of my project '72 F7 and will put my other bikes once I figure out what I am doing.

OK, let me try it this way:

The '72 F7 175: I bought this with intents to restore it but has been on the back-burner for a long time now. I had one of these in the late '70's, was my first bike.
http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2006/01/18/bikepics-504227-full.jpg

Here is my 1983 KX250. I bought this bike new in 1984, my all time favorite bike.
http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/06/03/bikepics-367083-800.jpg

My 1993 KX250. My 'new' dirtbike, already 15 yrs old.
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1978 KV75: Kawasaki's Z50 killer. I ride this around my backyard when I get bored.
http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/12/18/bikepics-485310-full.jpg

1977 KZ1000 LTD: had this for a couple years now, just love it. Was going to make a project out of it but decided i like it too much just the way it is.
http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/08/18/bikepics-997470-full.jpg
http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/08/18/bikepics-997465-full.jpg

I no longer have this W650. It was a great bike but I needed to sell something to justify buying the Versys.
http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2006/01/18/bikepics-504230-full.jpg


OK, I hope these all display the way I think they will. Cheers, John

Wow! Nice 2nd post! I used to own an '85 KX 250. I sold it & bought a '92 YZ 250.

Nice collection!!

Oh, & welcome to the forum!


:welcome::D:clap:

OK, let me try it this way:

The '72 F7 175: I bought this with intents to restore it but has been on the back-burner for a long time now. I had one of these in the late '70's, was my first bike.
http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2006/01/18/bikepics-504227-full.jpg

Here is my 1983 KX250. I bought this bike new in 1984, my all time favorite bike.
http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/06/03/bikepics-367083-800.jpg

My 1993 KX250. My 'new' dirtbike, already 15 yrs old.
http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/06/06/bikepics-369322-800.jpg


1977 KZ1000 LTD: had this for a couple years now, just love it. Was going to make a project out of it but decided i like it too much just the way it is.
http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/08/18/bikepics-997470-full.jpg
http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/08/18/bikepics-997465-full.jpg

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OK, I hope these all display the way I think they will. Cheers, John

Do you own stock in Kawasaki? On a related note, you do realized that there are other companies out there that make motorcycles, DON'T you??:p

Seriously, I love your collection of 2 smokes. :thumb: My 2nd bike was a '72 Suzuki TS 185, which is pretty similar to your 175.

Wow! Nice 2nd post! I used to own an '85 KX 250. I sold it & bought a '92 YZ 250.

Nice collection!!

Oh, & welcome to the forum!


:welcome::D:clap:Do you not ride in the dirt anymore? I don't like riding MX tracks, but offroad riding is my true love. We have so great riding around here, if you're hooked up properly.:thumb:

Do you not ride in the dirt anymore? I don't like riding MX tracks, but offroad riding is my true love. We have so great riding around here, if you're hooked up properly.:thumb:

Yeah, its the 'hooked up' part that pushed me to street riding. I had a DRZ for a couple of years, bought it new in '05. What a great bike for it's intended purpose! I really wanted to get back into dirt riding/dual sporting, after not owning a bike for a number of years. Turns out, most of the dirt riding here is either private property behind a fence, or short little alley ways connecting neighborhoods. I found myself riding on the street most of the time, so I sold the DRZ & bought the Versys. I used to love riding MX when I was younger, but not so much any more. I love riding in the dirt, but I really don't want it to be a chore, hence the dual sport bikes.

I have a friend who rides at Zars & is a member of DBSA (at least he was, not sure if he still is). We rode out there a couple of times. Nice place, but I'm not crazy about the fees, or belonging to a club for that matter. So for now, I'm a dirt biker on the street, and actually enjoying the ride...

:cheers:

Yeah, its the 'hooked up' part that pushed me to street riding. I had a DRZ for a couple of years, bought it new in '05. What a great bike for it's intended purpose! I really wanted to get back into dirt riding/dual sporting, after not owning a bike for a number of years. Turns out, most of the dirt riding here is either private property behind a fence, or short little alley ways connecting neighborhoods. I found myself riding on the street most of the time, so I sold the DRZ & bought the Versys. I used to love riding MX when I was younger, but not so much any more. I love riding in the dirt, but I really don't want it to be a chore, hence the dual sport bikes.

I have a friend who rides at Zars & is a member of DBSA (at least he was, not sure if he still is). We rode out there a couple of times. Nice place, but I'm not crazy about the fees, or belonging to a club for that matter. So for now, I'm a dirt biker on the street, and actually enjoying the ride...

:cheers:

Zars is the ranch, of course, and DBSA is the club (http://www.clubdbsa.org). I'm a bit more than a member though...actually VP of the club. It is true that offroad riding in Texas requires riding on private land, but the huge upside to that is that WE make the rules and aren't beholden to the whims of competing interests and/or limp-wristed tree huggers.

There are other places to ride also, one of which I'm helping to develop, up near Marble Falls. It's about 3000 acres of beautiful and rugged Hill Country. Still another local option is in the works, so the future is very bright for offroad riding in South Texas.

As for DBSA fees, that's for the individual to decide what is fair. For an individual member though, the cost works out to less than $20 per month. I'm a reformed golfer;), and a single Saturday afternoon stroll on the links runs way more than a month of 24/7 access to some primo trails. Heck, it'll take you $20 just to go to a movie and buy a drink and a snack.

Not trying to sell anyone...just offering my perspective on cost, especially since comments/questions about fees usually come to me first. Also, DBSA is a not-for-profit organization, and our reserves each year are set aside for future land purchase or long term lease. Part of THAT goal is to provide an even lower cost access to offroad riding.

Anyway, if you get the itch, give me a shout. I'll let you ride as my guest, since you now know someone who can "hook you up.";)

Oh yeah, as for dual sport riding, I hang out with a slightly overlapping group of dual sport guys. Our 'club' name is S.T.U.D.S., which stands for South Texas United Dual Sports. Last year 4 of us rode the TransAm trail from Colorado to Oregon, and the flew home with the bikes shipped behind us. We always have guys doing different rides, including the TAT, Mexico, etc. If you're free for breakfast on Friday mornings (6am till whenever you have to go,) we meet most weeks, and always at the Thousand Oaks Cafe on Austin Hwy, just a few blocks southwest of Harry Wurzbach.

I ride my Versys there, so true dual sports aren't required.

Well I am not usually the brand-loyal type but I had good experiences with my kawasakis and more importantly the kawasaki dealership where I grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. Now I live in Texas and don't really have preference for any of the dealerships here. I do all my own work and buy most of my parts and accessories online (like they would even stock anything for any of my other bikes). I did once own a 1980 Can-Am MX-6 125 for a short time before i bought my first KX. That KX and the Versys are the only brand new vehicles I ever owned.
I can't do motocross tracks anymore but still love trail riding, just never seem to get the chance the past couple years. That's why I started street bikes a few years ago.
Thanks for the welcome. I joined a few forums when I bought the Versys back in June but haven't really posted anything until now.

Cheers, John

Zars is the ranch, of course, and DBSA is the club (http://www.clubdbsa.org). I'm a bit more than a member though...actually VP of the club. It is true that offroad riding in Texas requires riding on private land, but the huge upside to that is that WE make the rules and aren't beholden to the whims of competing interests and/or limp-wristed tree huggers.

There are other places to ride also, one of which I'm helping to develop, up near Marble Falls. It's about 3000 acres of beautiful and rugged Hill Country. Still another local option is in the works, so the future is very bright for offroad riding in South Texas.

As for DBSA fees, that's for the individual to decide what is fair. For an individual member though, the cost works out to less than $20 per month. I'm a reformed golfer;), and a single Saturday afternoon stroll on the links runs way more than a month of 24/7 access to some primo trails. Heck, it'll take you $20 just to go to a movie and buy a drink and a snack.

Not trying to sell anyone...just offering my perspective on cost, especially since comments/questions about fees usually come to me first. Also, DBSA is a not-for-profit organization, and our reserves each year are set aside for future land purchase or long term lease. Part of THAT goal is to provide an even lower cost access to offroad riding.

Anyway, if you get the itch, give me a shout. I'll let you ride as my guest, since you now know someone who can "hook you up.";)

Oh yeah, as for dual sport riding, I hang out with a slightly overlapping group of dual sport guys. Our 'club' name is S.T.U.D.S., which stands for South Texas United Dual Sports. Last year 4 of us rode the TransAm trail from Colorado to Oregon, and the flew home with the bikes shipped behind us. We always have guys doing different rides, including the TAT, Mexico, etc. If you're free for breakfast on Friday mornings (6am till whenever you have to go,) we meet most weeks, and always at the Thousand Oaks Cafe on Austin Hwy, just a few blocks southwest of Harry Wurzbach.

I ride my Versys there, so true dual sports aren't required.

Thanks for the invite! I might have to call in sick one of these Fridays & join you guys for breakfast. I think I would fit in, at least as far as the overlapping part. :D

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I can't do motocross tracks anymore but still love trail riding, just never seem to get the chance the past couple years. ...

That's ok. I'm 50 now, but the truth is that I couldn't ride MX tracks even when I was riding MX tracks. Age, wisdom, and the size of jumps on modern tracks have conspired to prevent me from even trying anymore.

Besides, I really like rocks, trees, etc.

When I was in my 20's I always wanted to do MX tracks but there were very few of them around and my riding buddies had dual purpose or trail bikes so I rarely got a chance. We mostly rode in abandoned sand pits and we had lots of beautiful trails.
When I moved to Texas in my early 30's I bought the newer KX and went to a local track with a couple friends of mine. This is where I realized that I such on a MX track. It was excactly like you just described: modern, do-or-die doubles or triples just don't appeal to my sense of self preservation. Not to mention a track made out of north texas clay (read concrete) and 100 plus degree weather quickly wore me down.
There are a few decent places to go trail riding here but i still need to plan a day of it and drive all the way up to the OK border (Red River). its just a lot easier to get on the Versys and go for a quick ride anytime I like. i wonder if it would be too crazy to try some easy trails on the V?

Currently I have just the ZX14, Versys, and the Zuma, 2 1/2 bikes is not enough, just need to get my wife to see my point of view. I miss the Futura most off all.


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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/motordog1/SupersportTouring.jpg


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/motordog1/sporttouring.jpg


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/motordog1/1024right.jpg




http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/motordog1/bagsrear.jpg


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/motordog1/three-bikes-five1.jpg



http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/motordog1/DSCF2491.jpg

IMHO the best sport touring bike ever made

edit...

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/carabnsol/Trail7011-19-06008.jpg

1970 Honda CT 70H

K1200R

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/258350762_zGBJh-L.jpg

KLR

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/152835294_kMKgu-L.jpg

This 06 Suzuki s40 was my first bike which I still own but plan on selling.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q10/slowfaller/DSC00594.jpg

Chris

The little 250 got a bath today. Aint she purty?

http://mike.chornbe.com/bikes/ninja250yoshi10.JPG

http://mike.chornbe.com/bikes/ninja250yoshi11.JPG

http://mike.chornbe.com/bikes/ninja250yoshi12.JPG

http://mike.chornbe.com/bikes/ninja250yoshi13.JPG

http://mike.chornbe.com/bikes/ninja250yoshi14.JPG

OK, I've been reluctant to show this cause I didn't want to make you guys feel bad. But here's a pic of my other bike. My wife and her "friend" were checking it out yesterday so I thought I'd snap a quick pic.:yeahsmile:

Spiderman wins it! He da man.

For around town: a Yamaha C3.

Hello fellow Lancastrian.

It's a small world indeed.

Watch out for the Winter potholes on that little beast.

Regards, Brad.

Spiderman,

Not calling you a liar...but I grew up in Illinois, if I had EVER seen ANYTHING like that, up there, I'd still be there!

Hope you and the "wife" enjoy the bike...and the friend!

Monte

New pics:
http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/44081/2392574730058899344S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2392574730058899344SsZJeB)
That's my father-in-law on the back.
http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/43298/2548100650058899344S600x600Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2548100650058899344RKHACg)

http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/44874/1184868703058899344S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1184868703058899344JmMInZ)

http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/42762/1184869348058899344S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1184869348058899344nojaDl)

86 Ninja 600R

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt327/shed-head/100_1318-April112009bikeride.jpg

Real bikes don't have cams and valves! 1975 RD350, in process of becoming track/street bike. Bought from original owner (!) with 13k miles. I raced an R back in the day and had a "mid-life" hankering for a return to a 2 stroke. Love it!

OK, I've been reluctant to show this cause I didn't want to make you guys feel bad. But here's a pic of my other bike. My wife and her "friend" were checking it out yesterday so I thought I'd snap a quick pic.:yeahsmile:

Dibbs on her friend!!;):D:D:thumb:

Sorry to bring up a old thread but why start a new one just for vanity pictures. ;-)

Aabout to put away for the winter my toy and thought I'd take some pics while the sun was still out up here. 81 KZ1000 Police Special, last of the big kick starts. Hey at least it's a Kawi.

Showed up like this:
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/Cuffkey/police%20bike/DSCN2805.jpg
Then turned to this:
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/Cuffkey/police%20bike/DSCN40533333333333333.jpg
And finally ended up a cafe like this:
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz107/Cuffkey/police%20bike/DSCN5158.jpg

That KZ is too cool. I love old Kawi's started riding street on em. This is my pride and joy.

This is my pride and joy..

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/Panchy/DSC00292.jpg

My Voyagertouring bike:
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb188/twowheeladdict/TailoftheDragon009.jpg

My Mean Streak:
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb188/twowheeladdict/meanstreak/custommeanstreak001.jpg

That KZ is too cool. I love old Kawi's started riding street on em. This is my pride and joy.

Very nice ride sir and thank you. Hope to get one when they're old enough that I can afford one.:) I'm now looking at an 81 gpz550 in boxes from the shop teacher I bought the KZ from. His asking price is a little high though at $150, going to talk him down.:p

First Bike, 2008 Honda Ruckus 50cc
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/renaudruck/IMG_1548.jpg

Second Bike, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p456/renaudruck/IMG_1669.jpg

1980 Honda Passport C70
2007 Kawasaki ZX6r
2008 Versys

Along with several bicycles...

my Honda NTV 650, the bike I learned riding on.
http://h7.abload.de/img/07072011282suf4.jpg
Currently becoming a ratbike at 91000 km.

my 125cc scooter, for commuting.
http://h2.abload.de/img/m46xv4.jpg
The windscreen comes off from may to october.

Great thread!

My other ride is a 1980 KZ 650 updated into a Cafe.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1960/kz65025.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/204/kz65025.png/)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9127/kz65030sml.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/kz65030sml.jpg/)

My Rocket,

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd163/LONZOL/BLACKIES/100_4706.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd163/LONZOL/BLACKIES/100_4702.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd163/LONZOL/BLACKIES/100_4712.jpg

Lonnie

Morewood Shova ST w Fox 36 and other fun bits.