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Gene Jones Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA |
posted 14 August 2005 03:36 AM
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Damir, beautiful bike. I have previously owned both an Interstate and an Aspencade, and they are everything you say as for comfort and luxury. Most of the long distance riding that my wife and I did was on those Goldwings.  ......now you've caused me to begin to "slow down and sneak a look" into the front window of the local GW dealership when I drive by; that's the way the buying "bug" begins! ------------------ [This message was edited by Gene Jones on 14 August 2005 at 06:00 AM.] |
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Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN |
posted 14 August 2005 06:58 AM
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he,he,he..Gene,you`re right.I`m asking only one thing from you..post few pics of your new GW when you get it.If you had them before you know you want this one too.It is a 30th aniversary model and rides like a dream (but you already know that)have fun,keep on looking thru that window at your local GW dealership and you will see your bike smiling at you.When I said to the sales guy "that`s a lot of money" he answered with the best argument "you only go around once"..that was it,next thing I knew ,I was signing the paperwork. David, no CD player yet,but I will start with adding some extra stuff soon,like intercom,CD player..etc Bobbe, you were right on the phone yesterday,once you see this babe you`ll get hooked (just ask Gene... Db ------------------ [This message was edited by Damir Besic on 14 August 2005 at 07:03 AM.] |
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Jim Eller Member From: Kodak, TN USA |
posted 14 August 2005 07:13 PM
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Candy Apple Honda VTX 1800 Retro for me. Love those switch backs and Deals Gap. If yer in the area(Sevier County, TN), let me know. Jim |
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Gene Jones Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA |
posted 17 August 2005 09:35 AM
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I envy you guys for your proximity to curves and switchbacks. From where I live I can stand on tiptoe and see all the way to the Continental Divide......I have to ride at least a day to get away from the "flatlands". I guess thats why the Colorado Rockies have always been one of our favorite destinations. ------------------ |
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Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN |
posted 19 August 2005 11:02 PM
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John,what do you think about a bike ride from Nashville to ISGC, St.Louis? Db ------------------ [This message was edited by Damir Besic on 19 August 2005 at 11:03 PM.] |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 20 August 2005 03:51 AM
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Damir, My R McN S/W says its only 317 miles, probably 6-7 hrs. on a bike figuring a stop every hundred miles which is pretty much a necessity when traveling by motorcycle. No big deal. I can't go this year. We will have to get together soon, I would like to check out your new Gold Wing. ------------------ |
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Dan Behringer Member From: Jerseyville, Illinois |
posted 25 August 2005 11:29 AM
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Gee, a steel player forum and a motorcycle forum all on one page. This place is great!  |
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Brad Burch Member From: Athens, Ga USA |
posted 26 August 2005 05:23 AM
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I ramble around loudly(it has open pipes) on this old /5 750 BMW cafe bike. |
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jim milewski Member From: stowe, vermont |
posted 26 August 2005 05:35 AM
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nice boxer, (good tone no doubt)looks British, I have a similar seat (Corbin) on my T140 |
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Gene Jones Member From: Oklahoma City, OK USA |
posted 26 August 2005 07:09 AM
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That tank is intimidating. How many miles do you get between pit stops? ------------------ |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 26 August 2005 11:11 AM
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Brad, The Boxer is very cool!!! I have a thing for big tanks too, my Concours will hold 7.5 gallons. Ride safe ------------------ |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 26 August 2005 11:14 AM
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Jim, (Good tone, no doubt) Yes, I'll bet its tone is very acceptable as Captain Seymour would say! LMAO! Ride safe ------------------ |
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Brad Burch Member From: Athens, Ga USA |
posted 26 August 2005 01:35 PM
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Yeah that tank is a monster, no doubt.....I think it holds 7 gallons.....I've never filled it up so I am not sure. Its a cool bike and used to be a vintage racer.....took 5th place at Daytona years ago(not me driving). It has a bigger cam than stock and really hauls on the upper end. The 'tone' from the open pipes is heavenly to my ears, especially wound up to about 6000 RPM's. I've had it about a year now and done nothin but put a little air in the tires and change the oil and plugs....could have skipped that really. This is my first boxer and I have to say keudos to the Germans on their engineering.....simple and reliable. |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 03 September 2005 07:00 PM
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Here is another cool bike, the "Honest Charley" built by Coker Tire Co. in Chattanooga, TN. It is another V-8 powered motorcycle. (That makes two V-8 motorcycles that are built in TN) This one uses a fully reconditioned 1937 Ford Flathead about (1800cc's), an in and out box for a tranny, and chain final drive. It only weighs about 750 lbs. Nice bike! I heard they go for about 24 G's. www.honestcharley.com ------------------ |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 11 September 2005 03:51 PM
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I am trying to get a breakfast ride to Loveless Cafe going for next Sunday if any of you guys in the area are up for it. Bobbe and Damir, if you can make it we could meet at Paneras in Hendersonville like last time. Let me know. The weather should be spectacular! ------------------ |
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Sidney Ralph Penton Member From: Moberly, Missouri, USA |
posted 11 September 2005 06:51 PM
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well my nieces hubby got a vw trike. i liked it so i built one. then about 2 mos ago i traded it for a harley herritage softtail 93 model. like riding havn't been on a 2 wheeler for over 30 years. i like to cruse but not see how fast i can go. i feel uneasy over 60 mph so i decided to get rid of it and go back to a 3 wheeler. the one i am getting is a 2280 stroker vw engine with a 4 speed. fiberglass body. big trunk on the back. i belong to brothers of the 3 rd wheel it is a family kinda group and we have a lot of fun it is a international orgination. the closest chapter to me is 120 miles. trikes are great fun and unlimited to the customizing you can do to one. any other trikers out there give me a hollar. thanks doc. ------------------ |
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Mark Krutke Member From: Tomahawk, WI USA |
posted 12 September 2005 08:30 AM
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Just to let you Harley riders know: The colorama ride in Tomahawk, Wisconsin (home of 2 Harley plants) will be this weekend. Come and be a part of the 20,000 bikers! ------------------ |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 15 September 2005 05:28 PM
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Guys, Looks like I am going to have to weenie out on the Cafe ride Sunday. I knocked my back out of whack and doubt I will be able to ride by then. ------------------ |
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BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA |
posted 17 September 2005 11:46 AM
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I already have half my Harley set-up.. I have the pickup truck! Now my dog will have company riding in the back with the hog. Bobbe |
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Bob Hayes Member From: Church Hill,Tenn,USA |
posted 27 September 2005 04:10 PM
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Used to BE..Wanna Be...Wifeie says too old & Fragile. Guess I'll have to soup up my Wheely Chair!!! Grouchy |
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Jon Kostal Member From: Westmont, Illinois, USA |
posted 02 October 2005 04:23 PM
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Beemer not for sale. My kids can fight over it. ------------------ [This message was edited by Jon Kostal on 12 October 2005 at 11:20 PM.] [This message was edited by Jon Kostal on 27 October 2005 at 07:11 PM.] |
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Rick McDuffie Member From: Smithfield, North Carolina, USA |
posted 06 October 2005 06:36 PM
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With gas at $3 (plus) per gallon, and climbing, I went out and bought myself some transportation. 60 mpg, baby. Check out that sissy bar. |
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Rick McDuffie Member From: Smithfield, North Carolina, USA |
posted 06 October 2005 06:40 PM
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Sorry about the double post. Very funny, Jim. [This message was edited by Rick McDuffie on 07 October 2005 at 10:21 AM.] |
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Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City |
posted 06 October 2005 10:06 PM
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Nice bike Rick, but did you buy two of them? Ride carefully. [This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 06 October 2005 at 11:10 PM.] |
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Chuck Hall Member From: Bonaire, Georga, USA |
posted 07 October 2005 03:06 PM
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Bobbe I used to ride a Beemer R65. Had side jugs. Had several and am now riding a Gold Wing Aspencade. Right Gene, sure are more comfortable than the bone shakers I once had. Ride on Bro ------------------ |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 11 October 2005 04:36 PM
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I saw this in the November issue of Motorcyclist Magazine. I want one!  ------------------ |
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BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA |
posted 11 October 2005 04:50 PM
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OK John, I'll buy one! And an old BMW. |
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jim milewski Member From: stowe, vermont |
posted 11 October 2005 05:54 PM
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Steve McQueen lives! |
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Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City |
posted 12 October 2005 12:21 AM
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Now that is cool!!! Looks vintage, but probably is more reliable than the old ones... I would hope..., ha. |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 12 October 2005 03:17 AM
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Jim M., Yes, that is Steves number plate. In the article they had a picture of him on his Triumph at the 1964 ISDT in E. Germany, #278. Jim P., I haven't ridden one yet but yes, the new Triumphs are very high quality machines, extremely reliable. They are built by an entirely different Company at an entirely different plant. All the new ones share with the old is the tank badge. I went through a raft of Triumphs in the 60's and 70's. Cool bikes but between the Lucas electrics, and the cheesy trannys, I had a lot of down time. ------------------ |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 12 October 2005 03:25 AM
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Bobbe, The new ones are 900cc's, they should really fly with an engine like that! According to the article the MSRP is $7999- I was knocked out by the new T100 they are building but now they have really got me going! ------------------ |
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Jon Kostal Member From: Westmont, Illinois, USA |
posted 12 October 2005 11:25 PM
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I'm asking $3500.00 for my 1973 BMW R60/5. If a forumite buys it, I'll make the appropriate donation to the forum. Pictures and description can be seen if you Click here. Thanks. ------------------ |
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Archie Nicol Member From: Ayrshire, Scotland |
posted 13 October 2005 11:23 AM
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Are all bikers this mental? http://www.compfused.com/directlink/931/ ------------------ |
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BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA |
posted 14 October 2005 08:07 PM
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Jon Kostal, I'll trade you a great '92 BMW 325-I automobile for the Cycle. I've run out of storage space for my cars this winter. It is a GREAT running car. No dents, no rust, great glass etc.,I just spent a small fortune on it, 5 speed, white 4 door. Yep, your gain, even trade. Good move for the winter, you make the transition. I'm serious! Bobbe [This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 14 October 2005 at 08:08 PM.] |
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john widgren Member From: wilton CT USA |
posted 15 October 2005 04:52 PM
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My Scooter, BMW K1200GT Here is a link to some pics from a recent tour in Newfoundland: http://members16.clubphoto.com/chris791772/3522948/owner-61fe.phtml [This message was edited by john widgren on 15 October 2005 at 04:55 PM.] [This message was edited by john widgren on 15 October 2005 at 05:12 PM.] |
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BobbeSeymour Member From: Hendersonville TN USA |
posted 15 October 2005 09:39 PM
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Wow! |
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John Drury Member From: Gallatin, Tn USA |
posted 16 October 2005 05:00 AM
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John, Great pictures! Thanks ------------------ |
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Randy Gilliam Member From: San Antonio, Texas, USA |
posted 16 October 2005 08:44 PM
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2005 1100 Yamaha Red and Black. 40 MPG My Steel Wont Fit in the saddle Bags? |
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john widgren Member From: wilton CT USA |
posted 17 October 2005 07:05 AM
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Thanks guys, me and the infamous Mrs. W sure had a ball. Folks up in Canada sure were nice. It's been awful wet up here in CT lately, but It dried out yesterday with some big wind, so perhaps I'll get in a quick scoot this afternoon. Precious little warm riding left... Best to you all.....JW |
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James Lombard Member From: Wisconsin, USA |
posted 23 October 2005 10:00 PM
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Hi, am a new member,but an old biker.I presently ride a Shovelhead. Frame ,trans & engine are 1974, and the rest is whatever I say it is.Front end is '49 -59, tanks, '66, solo seat on seatpost, Kickstarter (and an electric foot,).In the past I've owned and loved a'29JDH two-cam,'30VL, '28101 scout, and '55 and '56 pans. Yeah, I llke the old stuff. also have a '41 WL project in the works. started riding back when it was a little less repectable, and a lot more fun. |
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