OK, let's see them motorbikes... - Page 2

ithacaartist · 11-21-2018, 10:57 AM

As the old saying goes, "Be careful what you wish for."

I am short of beauty shots for my '89 FXSTS, so I'll throw in a shot of the Harley Hut I put together for it (at the risk of going off-topic).

Peter S · 11-21-2018, 11:52 AM

Here's my 76 Bonne. I don't ride much these days but I just can't bring myself to sell it.

DavidJayUden · 11-21-2018, 12:04 PM

Sonic-Weld (pre-Trackmaster) 750 Triumph TT bike, built for the Pike's Peak Race to the Clouds. I've still got it but have the sense to stay off it these days...

John Sabato · 11-21-2018, 01:02 PM

1983 BMW r100 with Velorex Sidecar
Runs great!

Currently 52K miles (my daily commuter in good weather)
Original Earl-type forks (made specifically for sidecar)
Corbin custom seat
Krauser Saddlebags
Original Toolkit & tire pump
Extra new front tire
Almost new tires on rear and sidecar.

Everything works!

I am looking at a BMW sport touring bike, so this one has to go to make room in the garage. I am asking $5400.00 if you are interested PM me.

The price will go up in the spring!

ttarp · 11-21-2018, 03:27 PM

I've spent the most time on the red XR650L, had some interesting road trips with that one.

In town I like to ride the 919, unfortunately its a bit too uncomfortable to take on extended road trips.

Due to my experienced with the XR650L offroading(its heavy for a dirtbike), I fairly recently picked up the white XR250L, much easier to handle in the mud.

The XR650L was stolen and wrecked just last month, and is at a shop waiting on parts right now.

DavidJayUden · 11-21-2018, 03:34 PM

Both of my kids used my white 650L as transportation during high school. A very resilient machine that could be counted on to get them there and back.
dju

rolandtg · 11-21-2018, 05:10 PM

I restored this 1979 XL250s a few years ago.
It ended up needing a lot more engine work than I anticipated. (Among other things.)
It was expensive and time consuming finding parts.
(Honda only made this model for three years.)
I put XR gaiters on it because I like gaiters.

I don't think I'll ever restore another dirt bike.
The saddest part is because I'm so tall I find it uncomfortable to ride.
I had an '81 XL185s that I really liked and regret selling years ago.

rammercmc · 11-21-2018, 07:02 PM

David,

great looking 850.

Maybe you are not into other Nortons but when I was a kid I owned a couple of Garden Gate Manx motorcycles. Rumor was these two bikes were Bobby Hills bikes he rode for Indian against Harleys back in the late 40s early 50s.

I came across a site on the internet about Manxs. The Book About My Bike , garden Gate manxs. Niels Schoen sells a book and has a face book site. I sent him the only pic I had left of my Manx after I made it into a chopper back in 64. The picture is on his site . maybe someone can recover it an post here. Serious motorcycle for the time, double overhead cam bevel gear single.

I will try to find some pictures of my curerent rides .

DavidJayUden · 11-21-2018, 08:30 PM

I'm familiar with the Manx line (Isle of Mann, etc.), but what is a Garden Gate Manx?
Speaking of Manx, there was a team campaigning several Manx' in this year's Cannonball Run. Along with lots of other cool bikes, too.
dju

Spanner · 11-22-2018, 09:21 AM

Me on the BSA at Barber Motorsports Park this past October.

DavidJayUden · 11-22-2018, 10:26 AM

I've always wanted to visit Barber, especially in October. Way more interesting than Sturgis! Ever do the old AHRMA Steamboat Springs rally?
dju

MikeP · 11-27-2018, 11:31 PM

The Pan I rode for 35 years.
Had the Roadglide since 2005.
Still up at 71.
Never quit, never give up.

sheepherder · 05-01-2019, 08:09 PM

I held off posting my favorite, owned it for 12 years from new, but thought I'd outgrown cycles...I was wrong...

Anyway, my 1983 XR-1000. Only 112 mph indicated, but tons of torque...

Looked for another one to acquire, but they're hen's teeth now...But I found a '83 XL-1000 and hope to haul that home in a couple weeks...

Until then...

wlyon · 05-01-2019, 10:53 PM

I'm 83 and still riding. Have a Harley and a Honda. Both cruisers. Bill

Roadster 02 · 05-02-2019, 05:56 PM

2000 fxds 2005 flhtcui

Jasta2 · 05-03-2019, 12:36 AM

Rammercmc, I live in Lakeland, Fl. Sure wish I had some nice, low traffic, country roads around here!! But I'll be back in NH soon. There I'll find lots of country winding, hilly roads.

MP38 · 05-03-2019, 01:55 PM

My HD Electra Glide.

Matt

MP38 · 05-03-2019, 01:58 PM

more pics

Jim Mac · 05-10-2019, 08:00 AM

this is about as big of a motor cycle I want. Honda z50 monkey bike. jim

sheepherder · 07-03-2019, 08:53 PM

30 Cool Pics Show Badass Biker Chicks Through the Years

https://www.vintag.es/2019/04/vintage-biker-chicks.html

Here's my favorite...Triumph twin set up for the dirt...

11-21-2018, 10:57 AM	#21
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,329 Thanks: 7,227 Thanked 2,548 Times in 1,355 Posts	As the old saying goes, "Be careful what you wish for." I am short of beauty shots for my '89 FXSTS, so I'll throw in a shot of the Harley Hut I put together for it (at the risk of going off-topic). Attached Thumbnails __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

11-21-2018, 11:52 AM	#22
Peter S User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 37 Thanks: 14 Thanked 37 Times in 16 Posts	Here's my 76 Bonne. I don't ride much these days but I just can't bring myself to sell it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ -Peter

11-21-2018, 12:04 PM	#23
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Sonic-Weld (pre-Trackmaster) 750 Triumph TT bike, built for the Pike's Peak Race to the Clouds. I've still got it but have the sense to stay off it these days... Attached Thumbnails

11-21-2018, 01:02 PM	#24
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	1983 BMW r100 with Velorex Sidecar Runs great! Currently 52K miles (my daily commuter in good weather) Original Earl-type forks (made specifically for sidecar) Corbin custom seat Krauser Saddlebags Original Toolkit & tire pump Extra new front tire Almost new tires on rear and sidecar. Everything works! I am looking at a BMW sport touring bike, so this one has to go to make room in the garage. I am asking $5400.00 if you are interested PM me. The price will go up in the spring! Attached Thumbnails __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-21-2018, 03:27 PM	#25
ttarp User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: S.E. Texas Posts: 24 Thanks: 11 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	I've spent the most time on the red XR650L, had some interesting road trips with that one. In town I like to ride the 919, unfortunately its a bit too uncomfortable to take on extended road trips. Due to my experienced with the XR650L offroading(its heavy for a dirtbike), I fairly recently picked up the white XR250L, much easier to handle in the mud. The XR650L was stolen and wrecked just last month, and is at a shop waiting on parts right now. Attached Thumbnails

11-21-2018, 03:34 PM	#26
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Both of my kids used my white 650L as transportation during high school. A very resilient machine that could be counted on to get them there and back. dju

11-21-2018, 05:10 PM	#27
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 476 Thanks: 374 Thanked 258 Times in 113 Posts	I restored this 1979 XL250s a few years ago. It ended up needing a lot more engine work than I anticipated. (Among other things.) It was expensive and time consuming finding parts. (Honda only made this model for three years.) I put XR gaiters on it because I like gaiters. I don't think I'll ever restore another dirt bike. The saddest part is because I'm so tall I find it uncomfortable to ride. I had an '81 XL185s that I really liked and regret selling years ago. Attached Thumbnails

11-21-2018, 07:02 PM	#28
rammercmc User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	David, great looking 850. Maybe you are not into other Nortons but when I was a kid I owned a couple of Garden Gate Manx motorcycles. Rumor was these two bikes were Bobby Hills bikes he rode for Indian against Harleys back in the late 40s early 50s. I came across a site on the internet about Manxs. The Book About My Bike , garden Gate manxs. Niels Schoen sells a book and has a face book site. I sent him the only pic I had left of my Manx after I made it into a chopper back in 64. The picture is on his site . maybe someone can recover it an post here. Serious motorcycle for the time, double overhead cam bevel gear single. I will try to find some pictures of my curerent rides .

11-21-2018, 08:30 PM	#29
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I'm familiar with the Manx line (Isle of Mann, etc.), but what is a Garden Gate Manx? Speaking of Manx, there was a team campaigning several Manx' in this year's Cannonball Run. Along with lots of other cool bikes, too. dju

11-22-2018, 09:21 AM	#30
Spanner User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 65 Thanks: 29 Thanked 58 Times in 21 Posts	Me on the BSA at Barber Motorsports Park this past October. Attached Thumbnails

11-22-2018, 10:26 AM	#31
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I've always wanted to visit Barber, especially in October. Way more interesting than Sturgis! Ever do the old AHRMA Steamboat Springs rally? dju

11-27-2018, 11:31 PM	#32
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	The Pan I rode for 35 years. Had the Roadglide since 2005. Still up at 71. Never quit, never give up. Attached Thumbnails

05-01-2019, 08:09 PM	#33
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	I held off posting my favorite, owned it for 12 years from new, but thought I'd outgrown cycles...I was wrong... Anyway, my 1983 XR-1000. Only 112 mph indicated, but tons of torque... Looked for another one to acquire, but they're hen's teeth now...But I found a '83 XL-1000 and hope to haul that home in a couple weeks... Until then... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 05-02-2019 at 04:19 PM.

05-01-2019, 10:53 PM	#34
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,630 Thanks: 3,169 Thanked 2,552 Times in 952 Posts	I'm 83 and still riding. Have a Harley and a Honda. Both cruisers. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

05-02-2019, 05:56 PM	#35
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 310 Thanks: 173 Thanked 247 Times in 85 Posts	2000 fxds 2005 flhtcui Attached Thumbnails

05-03-2019, 12:36 AM	#36
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Rammercmc, I live in Lakeland, Fl. Sure wish I had some nice, low traffic, country roads around here!! But I'll be back in NH soon. There I'll find lots of country winding, hilly roads.

05-03-2019, 01:55 PM	#37
MP38 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 464 Thanks: 36 Thanked 113 Times in 60 Posts	My HD Electra Glide. Matt Attached Thumbnails

05-03-2019, 01:58 PM	#38
MP38 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 464 Thanks: 36 Thanked 113 Times in 60 Posts	more pics Attached Thumbnails

05-10-2019, 08:00 AM	#39
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	this is about as big of a motor cycle I want. Honda z50 monkey bike. jim Attached Thumbnails

07-03-2019, 08:53 PM	#40
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Vintage Biker Chicks 30 Cool Pics Show Badass Biker Chicks Through the Years https://www.vintag.es/2019/04/vintage-biker-chicks.html Here's my favorite...Triumph twin set up for the dirt... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...