Motorcycle Opponauts: Sound off

"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi) 10/29/2013 at 16:03 • Filed to: Two Wheels Good

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Been seeing more two wheeled posts recently. Just wondering how many Opponauts we have here who are also motorcycle riders / enthusiasts.

Sound off with what you ride!

I'll start with a picture of my iron horse stable.

(ignore the red brick...)

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:05

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I have an old suzuki two stroke dirt bike. Does that count?

GRawesome > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:06

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Got at least one here.

In the process of rebuilding a 2000 Triumph Sprint RS - Lucifer Orange, so haven't done much riding lately. But, I think my next vehicle purchase will be a bike, just haven't decided which one yet.

Party-vi > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:07

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Used to ride a V Star 1100, but sold it to buy a car after I wrecked my daily driver.

maristgrad > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:09

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Your lead photo is so sad :( I love animals and that monkey looks miserable.

desertdog5051 > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:10

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Harley FLHTCU. Points to anyone who knows what stands for.

Casper > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:11

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I had a couple, down to one now (just my Ninja 1000 daily rider). Going to start expanding the bike collection again after these stupid expensive car builds are done.

Speedmonkey > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:12

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Triumph Street Triple. Toured 1300 miles on it this summer . Awesome bike

ATX211 > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:12

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Indeed. 2011 Street Bob.

WhiskeyGolf > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:13

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I'm on the fence. I have my license, but whenever I think about getting a bike, I remember I could put that money towards my next car. Decisions!

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > desertdog5051 10/29/2013 at 16:14

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Something that has to do with an Electra Glide.

I'd google it but I'm not cheating.

505Turbeaux > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:14

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this '36 BMW R35 and a Honda, if anyone cares about the Honda

cazzyodo > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:15

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'95 Suzuki VS1400

Putting it away for the winter soon. I want to trade/sell it to downsize a bit and get a more nimble bike. Something similar to a Ural/Bonneville/Moto Guzzi in style (love a more classic look) but not sure how that will work out as I'm 6'4" and don't have much to spend on the change.

On that note, anyone in the market for a cruiser? :P

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:15

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It's a strange path for me. I grew up riding with my dad on various Harleys, Triumphs and Suzukis (he liked what he liked) and I've been zipping around on everything from mopeds and scooters to Full blown cruisers. Currently I have a kitted 2-stroke Aprilia SR-50. Small engine, lots of fun.

Matt Brown > desertdog5051 10/29/2013 at 16:15

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gesundheit

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:15

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Mentions red brick

desertdog5051 > Matt Brown 10/29/2013 at 16:16

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Getting warmer. :)

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Casper 10/29/2013 at 16:16

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Casper the ghost rides a ninja. That's like double the invisibility.

Matt Brown > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:17

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Is that an old XS650?

DocWalt > Speedmonkey 10/29/2013 at 16:17

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Another Street Triple owner here. Though if I end up buying a GT86 twin, it will likely end up going for sale. Not sure I can justify having three toys, it's bad enough with two.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:19

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Triumph Sprint ST 955i. This one, however, isn't mine.

Speedmonkey > DocWalt 10/29/2013 at 16:20

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Yeah I've got three but the bike is the only new vehicle I have. I bought it on 0% finance which ends next November. I might buy a Tiger!

SkarTisu > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:20

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I don't have a bike anymore, but this was the last one I had. 2007 Aprilia Tuono Factory

MonkeePuzzle > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:21

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sold sold sold! then I saw it on craigslist again a week later :D

I needed the money to buy more wheels, MOAR WHEELS!!!

Tekamul > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:21

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03 Honda Magna (my avatar) and an 86 Nighthawk 650. I don't have a lot of photos of either readily available.

This was my 15th summer riding. Still trying to fit in 1 more ride before winterizing the Magna (it was 20 degrees this morning).

toadterror > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:21

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K75s standing by

CAR_IS_MI > desertdog5051 10/29/2013 at 16:22

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Electra Glide Ultra Classic?

CAR_IS_MI > Matt Brown 10/29/2013 at 16:23

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80' XS650 hardtail bobber, you got it.

lonestranger > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:23

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Finances, storage, transportation, or other such logistical barriers have kept me from personally owning a bike. But an old, close friend of mine has always been happy to share his stable with me. When we shared a pad, he had:

'03? Kawi KLX300R

'84 Kawi KLR600

'81 Harley FLT basket case

AFAIK, he's still got all of those, plus:

'11 Gas Gas EC250

'07 Buell XB9R

mid-'80s Honda XR200 for the old lady

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > 505Turbeaux 10/29/2013 at 16:23

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You've made it readily apparent that you're a man of fine taste.

CAR_IS_MI > toadterror 10/29/2013 at 16:24

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Nice, how do you like it?

Been contemplating adding something like this to the line up.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > desertdog5051 10/29/2013 at 16:24

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I know what it stands for, but can't understand why one wouldn't get a BMW K1600GTL or a Gold Wing depending upon priorities for that kind of price tag.

New, anyway. My father rides an FLHTCU and I'm already solidly on Team Triumph for the time being.

Call it rebellion...

CAR_IS_MI > Tekamul 10/29/2013 at 16:26

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That's why they make heated gear. (I once tried to take my old Triumph Daytona for a ride in the snow... Didn't quite make it out of the driveway, but hey, gotta ride.)

505Turbeaux > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney 10/29/2013 at 16:26

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with a shitty camera attached to his phone :) I think the phone is the thing I am least concerned with in this world. But thanks!

CAR_IS_MI > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 10/29/2013 at 16:28

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I am a big Triumph fan, but for whatever reason, this bike has always been hit or miss with me. Some days I love it, other days Im like WTF is that thing.

desertdog5051 > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:28

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It does but there is more to it. FL designated the big twin. H indicated it was high compression. (All this FLH goes back to the late 40's) T stands for touring bike. C stands for the model, Classic. U stands for Ultra, which is a fancier version of the classic.

CAR_IS_MI > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 10/29/2013 at 16:29

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You would...

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:30

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It's much better looking with panniers on the back. I have a silver bike, with black panniers.

The right one needs to be re-finished due to my crash, and the fairings need replacement due to the crash.

McMike > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:30

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Harley Davidson FLHRC (Road King Classic) Been riding 22 years.

It's the touring line of bike, but with a windscreen (instead of a faring) and soft sided bags.

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > Speedmonkey 10/29/2013 at 16:30

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The Street/Speed Triple is the most badass streetfighter out there.

Chris Clarke > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:31

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I'm on my fourth.

1990 Ninja 500
1998 GSXR 750
2001 TL1000R

and now the lower GS500

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 10/29/2013 at 16:32

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As in, V4-powered red brick?

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > WhiskeyGolf 10/29/2013 at 16:33

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Remember that for the price of a used Miata, you could have a 40 mpg bike that is faster than most supercars.

CAR_IS_MI > cazzyodo 10/29/2013 at 16:34

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I'm 6'0 and you'd be fine on any of the Ural / Bonnie / Guzzi's. I've contemplated them all myself (and still contemplating a Ural with a sidecar because awesome) and none are terribly tiny and far from under-powered.

Hindered23 > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:34

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sold my s4, and now I'm in college been thinkin about getting a cbr500 or a used 600cc sportbike

toadterror > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:35

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Awesome! This isn't my bike, but mine's exactly the same.
They are solid as a rock. Seriously. My bike has done... wait for it.. 210, 000 km.. And runs strong! There's a blue one kicking around in the states (I live in NZ hence the KMs) that has done something crazy like 300, 000 MILES!
A true classic. I'm going to get a k100rs too for the stable :)

Also: XJ650 special

AND: SRX400

Tekamul > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:37

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Heated gear only goes so far, and I'm also a bit concerned about tires harder than hockey pucks.

Thursday is forecast for 50's, so that's my hope. Then it's off to the mothballs.

TheOnelectronic > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:37

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Triumph Tiger 800XC Rider, here.

cazzyodo > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:37

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Cool. I figured I would find out when looking in the spring but have had some hesitation. Sidecar would be sick but probably won't go that route (unfortunately). Now I need to research similarly styled bikes, used (so I can afford them).

Thanks for the input!

TheOnelectronic > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 10/29/2013 at 16:37

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It's black, too.

DocWalt > Speedmonkey 10/29/2013 at 16:41

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That's a nice deal! I think I'm at 5% which was great considering I didn't have much credit then. If I do sell, I'll sorely miss it. Absolutely fantastic bike.

mycarneverruns87 > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:43

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2006 Harley sportster 883R! Dual disc front end, powdercoated wheels, progressive suspension, python exhaust, tracker bars, chopped the fender, painted here and there. Tons of fun

Destructive Tester > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:46

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Yamaha WR250X because, SUPERMOTO!

CAR_IS_MI > TheOnelectronic 10/29/2013 at 16:47

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Nice, my boss has one of these. Looks like a blast to ride.

CAR_IS_MI > mycarneverruns87 10/29/2013 at 16:49

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:Cough: 1200 big bore kit :cough:

Nice looking bike btw.

mycarneverruns87 > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 16:53

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Hopefully sooner than later, it really needs it. When I do the conversion it will also get 03+ 1200 heads as well as some badass cams and a carb!

Speedmonkey > Goshen, formerly Darkcode 10/29/2013 at 16:58

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After owning two Yamaha FZ6s, a Yamaha R1 and a Bandit 1200 I agree. I just want to use the bike more so might get a Tiger next year for luggage and the screen

Speedmonkey > DocWalt 10/29/2013 at 16:58

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It isn't advertised at 0% but I put down a good deposit and pushed them hard!

Breakfast Burrito: The True Resident Burrito > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 17:04

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Honda Nighthawk standing by.

desertdog5051 > 505Turbeaux 10/29/2013 at 17:08

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What a sweet ride. Did you do the restoration? Got any more pics you can reply to me with?

BJ > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 17:23

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Former rider, current enthusiast. Sold the bikes to go travelling years ago (had to get rid of everything ) and I've since acquired a mortgage and kids. As soon as I get those house payments down to a reasonable level, I'll start seriously thinking about getting back on two wheels.

Audio Tachometer > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 17:43

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Honda trail 90 and a Yamaha TW200.

desertdog5051 > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 10/29/2013 at 17:52

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BMW, maybe someday. Honda, no. I just happen to enjoy my HD's. They are all good bikes, but HD is what I prefer.

TheOnelectronic > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 17:55

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I put 10,000 miles on it in two months. That should give you some idea :)

505Turbeaux > desertdog5051 10/29/2013 at 18:04

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yeah I will dig some out from work computer/facebook tomorrow for you. Did mechanical resto, the rest was done already

dropthatclutch > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 18:19

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I was until I took a Mom to the guilt center of the brain. I was bringing the bike to the place I store it for winter and was nearly eliminated by a Mazda 6 who was texting. Of course she was my ride home, following me, and saw the whole thing. She freaked out and I decided as fun as it was I had to sell it.

I had an '03 Kawasaki ZX-6R. It had full exhaust and a few other bits. It was tuned to 114 hp at the rear wheel. I miss it everyday, but I also know a couple families who miss their sons or daughters a lot more.

GRawesome > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 18:43

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Looks like there are a lot of Triumph owners here. Add me to the list - 2000 Sprint RS Lucifer Orange.
Thinking of getting another bike soon, just need to figure out which one.

f86sabre > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 21:15

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2002 BMW R1150RT-P. Ex cop bike.

Aday91 > CAR_IS_MI 10/29/2013 at 21:59

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2006 Yamaha V-Star 650! Vance and Hines Short Shots make it much louder than necessary, but a lot of fun.

Daily rider unless there's rain, snow, or hail.

Aday91 > 505Turbeaux 10/29/2013 at 22:00

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jealousy, I has it.

XJDano > CAR_IS_MI 10/30/2013 at 00:02

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I'm late to this, but used to ride a 82 Honda silverwing, got rid of that when I got a house & wife and barely rode.

now my brother is starting the same phase and is giving me a 2001 R1. which has some clutch issues, but hopefully I'll get my licence next year & ride some. it came in handy last year when I had to swap a transmission in my daily driver.

505Turbeaux > desertdog5051 10/30/2013 at 09:04

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As promised, here are a few pics I had laying around of the Beemer

505Turbeaux > Aday91 10/30/2013 at 09:04

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more pix posted up above too if interested!

desertdog5051 > 505Turbeaux 10/30/2013 at 10:54

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Very nice. I could look at that profile view all morning. Thanks.

505Turbeaux > desertdog5051 10/30/2013 at 10:55

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no problem! Just isnt very fast, 60mph tops, and I havent taken it past 50

desertdog5051 > 505Turbeaux 10/30/2013 at 11:01

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When you are styling like that thing, who needs speed.