Anyone here also ride motorcycles?

[chrisnack]

Ha that’s great! Wish it was warmer here, my bikes are still in storage, but early yet, we had 2” of snow when I woke up today.

 

[Jako]

Ha that’s great! Wish it was warmer here, my bikes are still in storage, but early yet, we had 2” of snow when I woke up today.

Yeah - I thought it was entertaining, another benefit to being a motorcyclist.

 

[LuvGun]

Leesburg bike fest is cancelled, I wonder if Myrtle beach will be too?

That's what I was wondering, only 50 days away

 

[FL Laramie]

2008 VRSCDX

 

[LaxDfns15]

2011 Ninja 1000. Torn between keeping and selling. Done several hundred in mods to it, and it's fast AF, but 2 youngins that go to daycare several times a week and 2 dogs that need trips during the week cut down on my riding time. This year will be when I decide. One of the main reasons I bought it was to cut down miles on my truck, but if I only get 500-1000 miles a year out of it I can use the cash elsewhere (like on the truck!).

 

[Jako]

2011 Ninja 1000. Torn between keeping and selling. Done several hundred in mods to it, and it's fast AF, but 2 youngins that go to daycare several times a week and 2 dogs that need trips during the week cut down on my riding time. This year will be when I decide. One of the main reasons I bought it was to cut down miles on my truck, but if I only get 500-1000 miles a year out of it I can use the cash elsewhere (like on the truck!).
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Personal experience: 1980 bought a 650 Kawasaki LTD, stopped riding in 1987 for various reasons. Started riding again in 2003, purchased a BMW and few more along the way. Kawasaki has sat since 1987. I used to use my MCs for commuting and I am now retired. That along with the 2019 Ram my riding has diminished dramatically. Not recommending one way or the other, just don't let it sit and die a slow death. You can always come back to riding and by then your riding preference may have changed. Wish you the best of luck. Wife and youngins also paint a different picture, which was part of my equation.

 

[LaxDfns15]

Personal experience: 1980 bought a 650 Kawasaki LTD, stopped riding in 1987 for various reasons. Started riding again in 2003, purchased a BMW and few more along the way. Kawasaki has sat since 1987. I used to use my MCs for commuting and I am now retired. That along with the 2019 Ram my riding has diminished dramatically. Not recommending one way or the other, just don't let it sit and die a slow death. You can always come back to riding and by then your riding preference may have changed. Wish you the best of luck. Wife and youngins also paint a different picture, which was part of my equation.

Yeah I got my first bike shortly before my first son was born. I still managed to get out and ride a while, and then sold the first bike/bought the 1000 before my second son was born. The bike won't just sit, it'll either get ridden or sold. I love the bike, cause the Ninja 1000 is a "sport touring". 2.8 sec 0-60, but I can also ride from Memphis to Nashville with 1 stop and not feel like I need to lie on the couch the rest of the day (I'm only 32).

 

[RamLink83]

2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000

 

[Jako]

Yeah I got my first bike shortly before my first son was born. I still managed to get out and ride a while, and then sold the first bike/bought the 1000 before my second son was born. The bike won't just sit, it'll either get ridden or sold. I love the bike, cause the Ninja 1000 is a "sport touring". 2.8 sec 0-60, but I can also ride from Memphis to Nashville with 1 stop and not feel like I need to lie on the couch the rest of the day (I'm only 32).

In July I will be 65. 2003 BMW K1200GT and RS, 2016 K1300S. Don't know the stats other than 125 and 175 hp. Doesn't matter much at this stage, way above my skill level, but I still forget my anatomy and interchange my brain with other reproducing body parts. The BMWs are also considered sport touring, very happy with body position although I had to make slight adjustment (raise the front) to the 1300S seat. I find a slight lean very comfortable particularly on my back. I usually stop and gas up at the 150 mile mark or so and that gives me a break from riding. The 1980 Kawasaki is on the "someday list" along with a few 1970 Triumph Bonnevilles. Happy motoring.

 

[chrisnack]

Here's a few pics...

 

[TBass]

I kind of like kickin' it old school everyone once and a while on the Ole Indian

 

[chrisnack]

I kind of like kickin' it old school everyone once and a while on the Ole Indian
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You know it's supposed be on the road and not a trailer right?

 

[TBass]

Chrisnack - it's an old Indian.... I assure you it spends as much time on a trailer as it does on the road
I never go for a ride without hooking up the trailer to the truck before I leave; otherwise, my wife won't come and get me.

 

[theonlyMcG]

Well I did a thing yesterday. It was too good of a deal to pass up. 2019 Indian Cheiftain Classic Icon Series. Indian had some pretty good deals on leftover 2019's on the lot especially since sales have taken a hit lately. Only thing I didn't like was that it had a black seat instead of the tan leather seat so the dealer and I worked out a deal to get it swapped once they get one ordered. Hopefully have it switched at the first 500 mile service.

 

[Gunny1213]

I ride a BMW K1200RS and I also have a 1977 Yamaha XS650.

 

[Firebird]

If all goes well this weekend, I'm hoping to snag a 1981 CB750 Super Sport

 

[KRField]

Just got done putting a little over 300 miles in the saddle today.
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[Ride2little]

09 F800GS

 

[Ride2little]

'18 Beta 300rr

 

[Ride2little]

‘19

‘19 Honda Monkey 125