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LARRY COLE Member From: COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA	posted 26 July 2005 06:31 PM profile Just bought a new Yamaha Roadstar Warrior 1700cc. Black Cherry with Black flames. Was riding a 1983 Yamaha Venture. Big difference. My wife rides a Kawasaki 454LTD. ------------------ Playing For JESUS,LC. WILLIAMS U12,SHO-BUD PRO1,CARVIN TL60,GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM,YAMAHA L-10A ACOUSTIC,ROLAND JW-50 KEYBOARD,G&L AND BC RICH BASS'S
Doug Swenson New Member From: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA	posted 26 July 2005 07:30 PM profile 1987 BMW K100RS 100,000 miles
John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA	posted 30 July 2005 12:13 PM profile A few Biker/Steeler Forum members are meeting for breakfast Sunday morning around 9:00 at the Loveless Cafe`. By all means come show off your iron if you are in the area. It is at the north end of the Natchez Trace a few miles west of Nashville. See you there. ------------------ John Drury NTSGA #3
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 31 July 2005 10:57 AM profile Bobbe and his new toy Bobbe and John great weather and super fun ride.Next week hopefuly some more fun and of course some more good food. Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html
BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA	posted 31 July 2005 12:26 PM profile Damir, Yes! A great ride but even better was the visiting with you and John Drury. I couldn't believe how many great motorcycles showed up! Glad mine was clean for the showing. Thank you for taking and showing the great pictures. Bobbe Seymour (Bigsby collector!) [This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 31 July 2005 at 12:28 PM.]
John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA	posted 31 July 2005 01:04 PM profile Yes indeed, the Cafe` Ride was once again a smashing sucess! Lots of motorcycles! And hundreds of Steeler/Bikers showed up! Okay, Okay, there were two. Hey wait a minute, these are the same two characters that showed up at the last Cafe` Ride! We need to get more involvement from some of the other forumites. Fire those bikes up, get them on down here for the next one! ------------------ John Drury NTSGA #3 [This message was edited by John Drury on 31 July 2005 at 01:55 PM.]
Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City	posted 31 July 2005 02:26 PM profile If'n I was just a bit closer...!
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 31 July 2005 06:36 PM profile I think what made my day was that big BMW.That beast must be at least $30K,Great bike,I didn`t know BMW makes touring bikes like that.I should have taken a picture.Sheila said she`ll get a motorcycle permit next year,so she can come with us.Ha,can`t wait next weekend,Bobbe,what was that place you were talking about with a great food? John, that Panera Bread Comp. was a very nice place,I think we should meet there everytime before the ride.Good coffe and looks like a great food too. Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html
John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA	posted 31 July 2005 07:01 PM profile Damir, Yes, those big K-Bikes are nice, but BMW dealers talk prices so high a dog can't hear them! Lets do the Carthage ride next Sunday if you and Bobster are up for it. I have a friend coming down from MI on his Concours and he said he would like to go. ------------------ John Drury NTSGA #3
John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA	posted 31 July 2005 07:09 PM profile Jim Phelps, Okay we will come down there! The guys were just talking about going out for Mexican. We are going to swing by and pick up Lee Baucum in Houston on the way! LMAO! Ride safe, ------------------ John Drury NTSGA #3
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 31 July 2005 07:15 PM profile that`s it, Carthage.Let`s do it... Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 31 July 2005 07:53 PM profile this is BMW I was talking about and believe it or not it is only 19,940.00 it looks like a better deal than a Gold Wing I WANT ONE BADDDDD... Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html [This message was edited by Damir Besic on 31 July 2005 at 07:59 PM.]
Bill Irsik Member From: Garden City, Ks.	posted 01 August 2005 03:04 PM profile Suzuki Intruder 1400 Here. Love to ride in those Rocky Mountains!
Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City	posted 01 August 2005 04:57 PM profile John, come on down! Just don't ride at night in Mexico, you never know what's going to be in the middle of the road; mopeds with no taillights, horse-drawn wagon (again no taillights), burros, horses (tails, but no taillights) people or whatever. lol!
Mike Marchelya Member From: Denver, Colorado, USA	posted 02 August 2005 04:42 PM profile Replaced the Ducati 996 with one of these. Just as fast and even more fun. Hey, this one goes to 17! [This message was edited by Mike Marchelya on 02 August 2005 at 04:49 PM.] [This message was edited by Mike Marchelya on 02 August 2005 at 04:51 PM.] [This message was edited by Mike Marchelya on 02 August 2005 at 04:56 PM.]
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 02 August 2005 07:07 PM profile John, I went to the Genmar web site and they do have handle bar risers for ZZR1200.They are $109 and we can print instructions and mount them ourselfs.Thanks a lot,I`ll get those as soon as I can.I`ll see you Sunday. Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html
John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA	posted 03 August 2005 03:21 AM profile Damir, The risers I got from GenMar went on without a hitch. They work with stock brake and clutch hoses. If you want, bring them over and I will put them on for you. ------------------ John Drury NTSGA #3
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 03 August 2005 06:52 PM profile sounds good to me Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 06 August 2005 07:18 PM profile John & Bobbe, is the ride to Carthage still on? Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html
John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA	posted 07 August 2005 07:12 AM profile Damir, The ride was scrubbed, rain in the forecast. ------------------ John Drury NTSGA #3
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 07 August 2005 09:38 AM profile I`m siting here at the computer desk and looking thru my window at the beautiful sunny day.I think I`m going to take my Kawa out for a spin and take a chanse. btw. WARNING TO ALL IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW BIKE DO NOT buy a new bike...I bought a brand new ZZR 1200 couple months ago,it was $12.000 bike, went yesterday to Sloans for a service and looking at the possibility to trade for a touring bike.Was offered $7.500 for my Kawa.So to get a new Concourse that is priced at $8.500 they asked me to put $1.600 cash on the top of my trade.So I`m giving $12.000 bike + $1.600 cash for a $8.500 bike???They showed me a Blue Book value for my bike..trade in value $5.000 and some change??? $5.000 for a $12.000 bike with 1057 miles???Thats crazy...so my advice would be DO NOT buy a new bike,you will lose your a$$ of, go to the Ebay and get a used 1-2 years old bike for 50% of the price. If I had traded for a $8.500 Concours (wich is a great machine) and decide to take it back in a month or two what would I get for it???$2500 ???Be careful when buying a new bikes. Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html [This message was edited by Damir Besic on 07 August 2005 at 09:39 AM.]
Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City	posted 07 August 2005 10:53 AM profile Same thing with a new car or truck. You don't even need 1057 miles on it, just buy it and drive it off the lot. It's now a used vehicle and you lose $$$.
David Wright Member From: Modesto .Ca USA.	posted 08 August 2005 07:22 AM profile Well, left last thursday with girlfriend on a 4 day adventure...left Modesto, to hy 88... to Lake Tahoe... stayed in Tahoe 2 days, road around lake... wow... sat we left and went to Carson City, went to Hd shop and ate... then off to Bridgeport...dowm 395... , mind you we left 100 + in Modesto, Tahoe 85 +.. Carson City 95+ and Im in shorts and tank top...we hit some hight winds and rain on down 395!... it was cool and damm, it felt good...we got in to Bridgeport about 3:30 sat afternoon, check in and hit the hot tub!!!!... had a great dinner at the Bridgeport Inn... Sunday...got up and headed for home ... went on down 395 to 120. went by Momo lake... very pretty country!..now were going in to the back side of Yosmite Nat Park....it was unbelivable!... we took over 100 pictures on this trip...as we made our way in the valley, we hit 104 ...dammmmmmm.. I was wishing for the rain again!!!!!!!!!.. I have included some pic... enjoy!!!... [This message was edited by David Wright on 08 August 2005 at 07:26 AM.] [This message was edited by David Wright on 08 August 2005 at 07:33 AM.] [This message was edited by David Wright on 08 August 2005 at 07:36 AM.] [This message was edited by David Wright on 08 August 2005 at 07:47 AM.] [This message was edited by David Wright on 08 August 2005 at 07:48 AM.] [This message was edited by David Wright on 08 August 2005 at 07:49 AM.] [This message was edited by David Wright on 08 August 2005 at 07:50 AM.] [This message was edited by David Wright on 08 August 2005 at 07:52 AM.]
David Wright Member From: Modesto .Ca USA.	posted 08 August 2005 07:35 AM profile
John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA	posted 08 August 2005 12:19 PM profile David, Great pictures!Thanks for sharing. Ride safe ------------------ John Drury NTSGA #3
Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City	posted 08 August 2005 01:33 PM profile Now that's what I'm talking about! Thanks for the post and pics, David. I spent over 20 years in Las Vegas, been through Reno/Tahoe many times but never on a bike. What a great ride.
David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand	posted 10 August 2005 03:50 PM profile Well I guess I am returned to being a biker. Been riding a Honda Steed for the last 2 months as the only mode of transport on the island. 400cc 30hhp cruser style. The thing is darned comfortable for lower back and dodgy neck disc, carries 2 Thai ladies on the back in comfort, and has enough heft and speed to get out of the way, or pull away, from minvans trying to pass on blind corners at 40 mph.... Beyond the pale believe me. No need for much more here. But I like the heft in case, god forbid, some dimwit does something beyond stupid in front of me on a moped... Koh Samui IS the motorcycle accident capital of ther world. The budhist, living in the moment, driving style is incomprehensible for most westerners. But a car is not terribly practical with the traffic, so I am on a bike and having a good time putting about.
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 10 August 2005 05:33 PM profile quote: carries 2 Thai ladies on the back in comfort he,he...that`s my buddy David...I can see you are having a great time...enjoy it some for me too... Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html
John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA	posted 10 August 2005 07:16 PM profile David, 2 Thai ladies? Sheesh! Kinda making a pig of yourself over there! LMAO! Good to hear you are back biking! Ride safely, ------------------ John Drury NTSGA #3
David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand	posted 11 August 2005 02:03 AM profile In comparison I am a light weight... I have seen : A father riding a 125cc moped on the tank between his legs is an under 2 year old behind dad the 5 year old behind him the mother, pregant and carrying the 1 year old in her arm behind her sitting backwards is the 3-4 year old.... Dad is driving one handed and smoking..... ~THEY PASSED ME! in traffic.. I am just a light weight down here Even with Tip and Tuk Ta on the back, going up the mountian house hunting.
David Wright Member From: Modesto .Ca USA.	posted 12 August 2005 06:03 AM profile John...never enought ladies!!!!! D.D.aka...Light Weight !.. driving one handed??? smoking!!! you need to get ride of the cig!... put a beer in that hand!!!!!!,..stroke the 125 cc rig... you can get more HP...and maybe get a few more kids on there! it was a great trip!!!... were planning a coast trip next... [This message was edited by David Wright on 12 August 2005 at 06:06 AM.]
David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand	posted 12 August 2005 11:42 AM profile LOL, D.W., you crack me up! No one has called me Light Weight in a LONG time... BUT I just lost 14 kilos in the last 2 months!! June 5 to Aug 5. That's around 30 lbs for you non metric types. I eat much better in Thailand, good food, and less things bad for me. Feeling much better, but still like the big bike more. Yeah there are NEVER too many ladies! That's just one of the reasons I took this long term gig down here. Can't wait for my Pro-II to get shipped down. Then I need a side car.... An English friend down here has a bike shop and I can rent what ever I like. Last month I had the Steed mostly, comfort, enough power, and a cool look, but also a CB400 cafe racer with extra valves that open up after 6500 ot 7K, a real crotch rocket, I loved it except for the neck angle. And a Transalp 400 trials type bike. I liked it but it was way too tall for my legs. A day on a Phantom which is a great ladies bike, very smooth and predictable, but too slow for me. This was a mantainance day replacement. There is a serious 1300cc Honda, basicaly right of the race track, that I have been meaning to take for a day or two, but only when it hasn't rained in a while, too much sand after rains here. [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 12 August 2005 at 11:53 AM.]
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 13 August 2005 04:30 PM profile I decided that my age and weight are not for sport bikes,so I got me this one.Like sofa on wheels. Gold Wing with 0.2 miles,pretty new I would guess... Db ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html
John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA	posted 13 August 2005 05:12 PM profile Damir, Nice looking Wing! Those are great bikes! ------------------ John Drury NTSGA #3
BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA	posted 13 August 2005 05:25 PM profile WOW!
Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN	posted 13 August 2005 07:01 PM profile I never heard anything bad about the Gold Wing bikes.This one is brand new and it comes with 6 years warranty on everything.Rides great and handles great,I was suprrised,expecting it to be more clumsie and slow but this bike is fast and very quick in curves.My butt still hurts from this morning ride on ZZR,it was a great bike but not for me.If I was younger and slimer and in need for a chick magnet ZZR would be a perfect choice,but for me right now I think this is much more better way to go and it hurts less.I guess we don`t get any younger with time. Db Sheila is in love with the Wing too... ps so,are we riding tomorow or what?? ------------------ "Promat" ~when tone matters~ http://hometown.aol.com/damirzanne2/PROMAT.html [This message was edited by Damir Besic on 13 August 2005 at 07:05 PM.]
David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand	posted 14 August 2005 01:42 AM profile quote: much more better way to go and it hurts less.I guess we don`t get any younger with time. Damir I hear ya loud n clear. Nice ride, I always wanted a GW for those long relaxing rides with the lady. So what CD's do you have on it's stereo system? Your last bike was cool, but I can see why you love the GW.
David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand	posted 14 August 2005 01:47 AM profile . [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 14 August 2005 at 07:34 AM.]
David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand	posted 14 August 2005 01:51 AM profile . [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 14 August 2005 at 07:35 AM.]
David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand	posted 14 August 2005 01:53 AM profile . [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 14 August 2005 at 07:32 AM.]

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