Your First, Not A gun - Page 5

John Sabato · 08-28-2013, 01:09 PM

My second bike was a 1983 Honda NightHawk 650SC and I waited 33 years before buying it... It was my big "learner" bike... I took the MSF course to refresh my riding and safety knowledge before attempting to ride it on the road... glad I did...

Quite a step up from the first bike... I loved it but it wasn't much of a bike for carrying the wife... very small pillion seat.

Sold it to buy my current ride, a 1999 BMW R1100RT. Formerly a California Highway Patrol bike... I removed the rear radio box and installed two-up seating... It currently has 67,000 miles on it and I intend to run it until I no longer feel safe with a bike this heavy... I had always wanted this model bike from the first time I saw one...

I am averaging about 10,000 miles a year on it...

sheepherder · 08-28-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

Sold it to buy my current ride, a 1999 BMW R1100RT. Formerly a California Highway Patrol bike...I am averaging about 10,000 miles a year on it...

So, how did you bust the transmission???

rolandtg · 08-28-2013, 07:00 PM

Got this from a buddy at work last year. 1976 XS650. It was sitting in his garage for about 10 years. He was the second owner.
I haven't gotten around to getting it going yet. I'm still (slowly) working on a Honda CJ360T.

Nice to see all the bikers here!

Patronen · 08-28-2013, 07:02 PM

Some nice bikes guys!
I wish I could show off more of my past rides pics but just like missing gun production records that were destroyed during wartime my pictures of my past bikes were destroyed by an ex girlfriend

NoncomRetired · 08-28-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Patronen

were destroyed during wartime my pictures of my past bikes were destroyed by an ex girlfriend

Think positive, she could have done some more serious damage.

John Sabato · 08-28-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

So, how did you bust the transmission???

Not the transmission. Failed rear wheel bearing and seal at 64000 miles. Fixed it myself. Lost all the drive fluid in front of the building where I work. Borrowed a trailer to get her home.

goldwing · 08-28-2013, 09:24 PM

I have really enjoyed looking at your past and present rides. I don't have ant photos but my first car was a 1931 Model A ford that I bought used when I was fourteen! ]n the early 50's I rode a Zundapp. I still have a 1996 Honda Goldwing with a sidecar and still ride it on occasions. Bill

Zorba · 08-29-2013, 01:04 AM

One of my other hobbies is sewing machine collecting - I'd *KILL* for a Zundapp sewing machine!

sheepherder · 08-29-2013, 02:16 PM

We should start a thread for Motorcycle Anecdotes/Adventures/Stories...Call it "True Lies"...

cdmech · 08-29-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zormpas

One of my other hobbies is sewing machine collecting - I'd *KILL* for a Zundapp sewing machine!

I have a treadle machine I used (just to prove a point) to make new seat cushions for my sailboat. Funny thing is my wife built me a new trailer for the same boat. My neighbors think it's really funny that I am the seamstress and my wife the welder!
Marc

NoncomRetired · 08-29-2013, 02:55 PM

A motorcycle down Mexico way.....................

http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelinde...f-ccb86a49061c

alanint · 08-29-2013, 03:33 PM

Here are some of my photos.

The first is my 07 V-Rod and the other two are Mexican Beauties I saw recently:

John Sabato · 08-29-2013, 04:09 PM

Okay... I don't ususally pass on video links, but this is one all the motorcycle and scooter riders have to see. The absolutely worst rider EVER... I think he was on drugs or alcohol... This was passed to me by a member of the "local" club. BMWBMW.org (BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington)

make sure you watch it all the way till the end.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=517414514995838

alanint · 08-29-2013, 04:21 PM

Outstanding! It appears everybody just drove away and left our hero to fend for himself.

John Sabato · 08-29-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alanint

Here are some of my photos.

The first is my 07 V-Rod and the other two are Mexican Beauties I saw recently:

Doug, the first scooter looks like the Dancing With The Stars mirror ball trophy!

or maybe one of the "classy" customized Lugers we see come out of Mexico

sheepherder · 08-29-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rolandtg

Got this from a buddy at work last year. 1976 XS650. It was sitting in his garage for about 10 years. He was the second owner.

Dana, the attached Yamaha 650 is the only one I ever wanted...And IIRC, they changed everything the next year and it never looked the same again...Now, it's a collectible...

I love/loved the pseudo-Brit styling...

NoncomRetired · 08-29-2013, 04:59 PM

How many of ya all bikers watch "Pickers" and seen some of the bike collections that those dudes have come across?

John Sabato · 08-29-2013, 05:01 PM

Never have.

wlyon · 08-29-2013, 05:55 PM

Pictures.
2004 750 Honda Shadow Aero
2008 Harley Anniversary 1200

nukem556 · 08-29-2013, 06:00 PM

CB400F Supersport....my first bike at 18...it was really a forerunner of todays road rockets....sweet little 4 cyl engine with a 10,000 RPM redline way back in 1975!

08-28-2013, 01:09 PM	#81
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Here are my second and current bikes... My second bike was a 1983 Honda NightHawk 650SC and I waited 33 years before buying it... It was my big "learner" bike... I took the MSF course to refresh my riding and safety knowledge before attempting to ride it on the road... glad I did... Quite a step up from the first bike... I loved it but it wasn't much of a bike for carrying the wife... very small pillion seat. Sold it to buy my current ride, a 1999 BMW R1100RT. Formerly a California Highway Patrol bike... I removed the rear radio box and installed two-up seating... It currently has 67,000 miles on it and I intend to run it until I no longer feel safe with a bike this heavy... I had always wanted this model bike from the first time I saw one... I am averaging about 10,000 miles a year on it... 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..."*

08-28-2013, 07:00 PM	#83
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 471 Thanks: 361 Thanked 254 Times in 111 Posts	Got this from a buddy at work last year. 1976 XS650. It was sitting in his garage for about 10 years. He was the second owner. I haven't gotten around to getting it going yet. I'm still (slowly) working on a Honda CJ360T. Nice to see all the bikers here! Attached Thumbnails

08-28-2013, 07:02 PM	#84
Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	Some nice bikes guys! I wish I could show off more of my past rides pics but just like missing gun production records that were destroyed during wartime my pictures of my past bikes were destroyed by an ex girlfriend __________________ Dave

08-28-2013, 09:24 PM	#87
goldwing User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Upper South Carolina Posts: 92 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	First rides I have really enjoyed looking at your past and present rides. I don't have ant photos but my first car was a 1931 Model A ford that I bought used when I was fourteen! ]n the early 50's I rode a Zundapp. I still have a 1996 Honda Goldwing with a sidecar and still ride it on occasions. Bill

08-29-2013, 02:16 PM	#89
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 Posts	We should start a thread for Motorcycle Anecdotes/Adventures/Stories...Call it "True Lies"... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

08-29-2013, 01:04 AM	#88
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	One of my other hobbies is sewing machine collecting - I'd KILL for a Zundapp sewing machine!

08-29-2013, 02:55 PM	#91
NoncomRetired Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 719 Thanks: 144 Thanked 306 Times in 146 Posts	A motorcycle down Mexico way..................... http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelinde...f-ccb86a49061c

08-29-2013, 03:33 PM	#92
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Here are some of my photos. The first is my 07 V-Rod and the other two are Mexican Beauties I saw recently: Attached Thumbnails

08-29-2013, 04:09 PM	#93
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Okay... I don't ususally pass on video links, but this is one all the motorcycle and scooter riders have to see. The absolutely worst rider EVER... I think he was on drugs or alcohol... This was passed to me by a member of the "local" club. BMWBMW.org (BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington) make sure you watch it all the way till the end. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=517414514995838 __________________ 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..."*

08-29-2013, 04:21 PM	#94
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Outstanding! It appears everybody just drove away and left our hero to fend for himself.

08-29-2013, 04:59 PM	#97
NoncomRetired Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 719 Thanks: 144 Thanked 306 Times in 146 Posts	How many of ya all bikers watch "Pickers" and seen some of the bike collections that those dudes have come across?

08-29-2013, 05:01 PM	#98
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Never have. __________________ 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..."*

08-29-2013, 05:55 PM	#99
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	Pictures. 2004 750 Honda Shadow Aero 2008 Harley Anniversary 1200 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bill Lyon

08-29-2013, 06:00 PM	#100
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	CB400F Supersport....my first bike at 18...it was really a forerunner of todays road rockets....sweet little 4 cyl engine with a 10,000 RPM redline way back in 1975! Attached Thumbnails