Show your motorcycles!!
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Edmo
US Veteran
It is an 88" motor...
I use Mobil1 20W50 V-Twin synthetic oil and it looks new every time I open it up.
Here is what I've modified on the motor:
- 203 HD cams
- HD high flow air intake with K&N filter
- Vance & Hines true duals with oval mufflers
- PCIII fuel controller
- HD hydraulic cam chain tensioner with high flow oil pump
I've always planned to upgrade the motor to 95" when the stock pistons and rings start using oil, however it still is tight. I hope to roll it over 100,000 miles by the end of the 2014 riding season.
Since I retired from flying for the USAF, riding scoots is now my flying.
Edmo
vito
US Veteran
I decided to trade in my 2011 Triumph America to get something more powerful for two-up riding, and to do it as my retirement present to myself. Looked at the Goldwing (just felt too massive and car-like), Victory Cross Country Tour (just didn't like the ride, and it felt poorly put together), BMW K1600 (seating position too sportbike for me) and ended up staying with Triumph. Here is a photo of my new Thunderbird set up for touring.
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Spininprop
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Back in saddle
May be a bit old but I enjoy the performance and nimble riding. Sold an 2003 1000 and got back to flying. Just had to have another bike.
2013 GSX-R1000 blue and white. No site to link image so take my word for it.
May be a bit old but I enjoy the performance and nimble riding. Sold an 2003 1000 and got back to flying. Just had to have another bike.
2013 GSX-R1000 blue and white. No site to link image so take my word for it.
sipowicz
Member
Bought a second bike for commuting and the occasional track day.
2002 Honda CBR900RR (954) Fireblade
Only 14 000 miles. Built for track riding: Öhlins suspension front and back, Öhlins steering damper, all plugs and oil filter safety wired, Power Commander, braided brake lines, clutch cover protector, reverse shifter set with adjustable pegs, fairing protectors etc.
I got five pairs of lightly used slicks with the bike, a full race fairing set and another tank for track use, a full set of original road fairings and some other stuff.
The bike works like a new one, nothing to complain about except some slight scratches and tool marks here and there. 140 hp, great torque from 3000 rpm to redline, dry weight just 168 kg (370 lbs).
I installed a Speedohealer to correct the speedometer reading as the sprocket ratios have been changed to lower top speed and make the bike more responsive at lower speeds. Our domestic tracks do not have straights long enough to get to the speeds possible with the long factory ratios. The next upgrade will be a GPS lap timer.
These super sports are my type of motorcycle, light and responsive. I cannot wait for the track days!
Be careful...that thing goes from zero to organ donor in 2 seconds flat.
ridewv
Member
Interesting, and good to hear. My 2004 FXDXI gets M1 V-Twin 20w-50, has 204 HD cams, HD high flow intake, HD hydraulic cam chain tensioner w/ oil pump. HD slip-on mufflers and a TTS with a Dyno tune.
Mickey D
Member
I may as well close this thread. We have a winner! That is just gorgeous!
PS....I just shared it on Facebook.
I just got the tins painted and back together. Love the look.
Mickey D
Member
My 1979 FXE. Only 80 inches which was big when I bought it brand new in July of '79 (35 years together this summer), but very small by today's standards. Chain drive, four speed, kick starter (which always draws attention as in "What's that thing hanging on the side of the tranny?)
The 19" front rim was replaced with a 21" unit, drag pipes added, and short classic "sissy bar" all installed when it was still new. A few years ago I had it repainted in the original jet black and had the motor rebuilt and upgraded with an Andrews cam, some porting and polishing of the heads and an S&S carburetor. I figure it went from 60 HP to maybe 80 with the modifications. Still slow compared to the new bikes with 100+ CID motors, but fast enough to scare me.
Unfortunately, as a couple other guys said, time and physical failings make it hard to ride for any distance. I doubt I could do 100 miles in a day without being crippled up in my back and hips. I guess I keep it because it's the last vestige of my youth. The energy, strength, health are all gone. Many of my friends are gone. The bike remains.
Keep that shovel, they are going up in price and many of the younger guys are buying them because they are old school cool.
Reading this thread has me looking at the Classic Motorcycles calender on my wall, mourning the passing of April, and the beautiful red Vincent Rapide I admired all month. For May, a 1934 Scott Flying Squirrel, meh.
UncaGrunny
US Veteran
Back in 1988, this was my primary transport:
250cc, water cooled, would hit 85 on the freeway if I could get a good draft.
Wish I still had it, TBCH; it was much fun and hassle free.
250cc, water cooled, would hit 85 on the freeway if I could get a good draft.
Wish I still had it, TBCH; it was much fun and hassle free.
Harley Fan
Member
My 2006 Harley Deluxe
Dick
If you are a WW2 or a Vet Nam vet Colo.will issue these plates for M.C.or cars etc.
Dick,
It took me a second to dawn on me... I really admire your Deluxe... that's a fine ride... then it clicked- WW-II veteran.
I clicked on your bio to see your age. I shall not tell it, here... let other people discover.
God bless you, sir. Thank you for your service, and keep on ridin' !!
Dan Camaro
Member
Here's a picture of my 78 KZ 1000 punched out to 1200cc Drag bike. Super gas class 10 seconds @140 mph
My '66 TT Special (altered)
QuiQNeZZ
Member
I finally got up the gumption to put my old crotch rocket in the shop. Its been sitting since I got sick a few years back. Hopefully this thread will still be going when I get it back as I don't have any pics I can post of it right now, for some strange reason. If I have to, I'll zombiefy the thread if need be.
For you "Sporty" fans
This is the dvd international version of the pilot film of "Then Came Bronson". 98 minutes long, there is some brief nudity of a young Bonnie Bedalia and frankly my memory of the show was slightly diminished by watching this. Still loved that scoot though.
This is the dvd international version of the pilot film of "Then Came Bronson". 98 minutes long, there is some brief nudity of a young Bonnie Bedalia and frankly my memory of the show was slightly diminished by watching this. Still loved that scoot though.
LOL, just saw this
I just signed the ticket and said thank you sir.
I was at the dealership the day they did the lease return on their units, recognized the unit number and told the sales manager that one was mine after they civilianized it. I've put 40K on it since. 6400 mile trip coming up in less than a week
Not true duals, 4" Jackpots with their flowed SS headpipe and a Thundermax ECM. It'll run all day with the speedo buried.
Heritage seat and 3 sets of the 'original' Heritage saddle bags are in the attic with the original sheet metal, engine and tranny. There's enough stuff up there to build another one if I had the time to ride it.
whitecoyote
Member
2012 Ural
2013 Triumph Steve McQueen SE
2013 Triumph Steve McQueen SE
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I use it as an escort bike on 'Run For The Wall' (May 15 - 24, 2013 : Run For The Wall Motorcycle Event: We ride for those who can't : POW-MIA).
See Ya !
I believe I remember you - do you remember me? I was the Tailgunner for #5 (Big Ed's Platoon) in 2012; in 2006 I was the Assistant Platoon Leader of #1 for Hammer.
Are you going this year?
