How many bikers do we have on the fourum

Posted by: Dave eyre on 22 March 2015

So who owns a motorbike then ????
Posted on: 24 March 2015 by Steve J
Originally Posted by pete T15:
Originally Posted by Steve J:

This is a picture taken during my last Harley rebuild in the late '90s, a '76 FXE. Behind is the bike I restored beforehand, a 1980 Sturgis. My daughter still has a small scar on the inside of her leg from when she burnt it on the exhaust. 

 

Gorgeous bike Steve , hope you find a nice Bonnie . 

Thanks Pete. I don't know whether to buy a basket case as a project or one in reasonable condition. Still plenty of time to decide.

Posted on: 24 March 2015 by pete T15
Originally Posted by David02:

Untitled by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people/129476500@N07/]david.lerouge[/url], on Flickr

 

my Ducati Multistrada in a random belgian village on a sunny day...

It's a real monster, you can ride it to the south of France in one haul.

Commuting in Brussels however is a different thing.  Because my toes can barely touch the ground, I tend to drop it a lot... 

Lovely bike the Multi , I tested it twice and was torn between it and my Adventure . I opportunistically bought the KTM but it was close .

Posted on: 24 March 2015 by pete T15
Originally Posted by Steve J:
Originally Posted by pete T15:
Originally Posted by Steve J:

This is a picture taken during my last Harley rebuild in the late '90s, a '76 FXE. Behind is the bike I restored beforehand, a 1980 Sturgis. My daughter still has a small scar on the inside of her leg from when she burnt it on the exhaust. 

 

Gorgeous bike Steve , hope you find a nice Bonnie . 

Thanks Pete. I don't know whether to buy a basket case as a project or one in reasonable condition. Still plenty of time to decide.

It might not be your style Steve but the new Bonnies are lovely too with better brakes and suspension ???? Just a thought . 

Posted on: 25 March 2015 by Mick P

Chaps

 

I am what is known as a fair weather biker or in other words, a softie who hates getting wet.

 

My bike is a 1960 BSA GoldenFlash 650cc Twin and I have had it for about 4 years. Before that I had a BSA B31 350cc which I regret selling.

 

Here is a youtube clip on the GoldenFlash.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIrkH31w6xA

 

Regards

 

Mick

Posted on: 25 March 2015 by Clay Bingham

Mick

 

Based on comments you've made over the years I think we're close in age. Love your  bike and glad to see you're still riding. I figure I've got a decade or so to go here in S. California. Maybe a bit longer if I move to a more sedate location.

 

 

cheers

Posted on: 25 March 2015 by musfed

After a Honda CB900 which broke down beyond repair (well, within budget or my technical skills) I bought a BMW R1200S. Almost bought a Ducati 999 but the costs of maintenance are a bit steep.

 

R1200S

Posted on: 25 March 2015 by Clay Bingham
Originally Posted by musfed:

After a Honda CB900 which broke down beyond repair (well, within budget or my technical skills) I bought a BMW R1200S. Almost bought a Ducati 999 but the costs of maintenance are a bit steep.

 

R1200S

Beautiful! I love the European paint schemes. Here in the US it's black, black, and dark metallics.

Posted on: 25 March 2015 by Staedtler

I'm fairly new to the biking world, but have Honda CBR1100xx.

I also work for a motorcycle OEM, so get to ride Victory and Indian bikes on a regular basis.

Posted on: 25 March 2015 by yeti42

A Guzzi T4 has been my daily transport since 1997, though it's no longer quite what it says on the tin.

 

 

 

Posted on: 27 March 2015 by Gremlin

I only own an old gsxr 600 srad at the moment and she's looking a bit tatty but it starts and goes every time. A little accident (not done riding my bikes) meant I speant months off work and with no income I ended up selling my other bikes. The one I miss the most is my Harley  sportser. I could of sold my audio gear but being stuck indoors meant I was using it so bikes went instead. Nearly a year before I got to ride again after physio. Been to a few showrooms lately and the shinny stuff is calling lol 

Posted on: 27 March 2015 by Winnie Bago

G'day folks

My biking is a bit like my hifi - if you find a brand you like, then stick to it.  So it's a Naim throughout system, and Ducati bikes.  Currently a Multistrada 1200 S, a Monster 1200 S, and a 1974 750GT, which is a truly terrible motorcycle compared with the moderns, but so much fun to ride. Funnily enough, I don't own a car!

Winnie

Posted on: 27 March 2015 by Shanks

I ride a 2015 Ducati Diavel (Carbon Red) with the full Termignoni exhaust system. Can't wait for the summer

Posted on: 27 March 2015 by Dave eyre
Shanks wat do you mean cant wait for summer get out there .. I ride all year round i have to to get to work if its icey you learn how to ride on it ,if its wet same again  its all the fun off biking
Posted on: 27 March 2015 by pete T15
Originally Posted by Shanks:

I ride a 2015 Ducati Diavel (Carbon Red) with the full Termignoni exhaust system. Can't wait for the summer

Fair weather biking ? Surely not  ?? 

Posted on: 27 March 2015 by dayjay

Ha!  Everyone knows it isn't proper biking unless you get frostbite 

Posted on: 27 March 2015 by pete T15

Fair weather always preferable but sometimes I love being out on the bike in the rain , it can be quite serene so long as I'm geared up properly and there is no smell of diesel .

Posted on: 28 March 2015 by Nigel 66

Honda Fireblade - 2009 - here. Just love riding it, but it's getting harder to find the time as the kids get older. Aiming to do a bit more this summer if at all possible.

 

Oh, and the MotoGp season starts today with some promising Brits in.

Posted on: 28 March 2015 by blythe

Triumph Speed Tripe 1050 here.
Been riding since I was 16 - so that's 37 years 

I've previously had a Garelli Tiger Cross, Honda 125, Suzuki X7, Yamaha RD350, then after a few years off, a Triumph Thunderbird, T509 Speed Triple, Trophy 900, Sprint ST. Not all at the same time I hasten to add!

Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Posted on: 28 March 2015 by pete T15

I can't believe someone stole my bike cover last night , the one time I didn't put the chain through the cover as I was rushing . So annoying !!!!!!

Posted on: 28 March 2015 by dayjay
Originally Posted by blythe:

Triumph Speed Tripe 1050 here.
Been riding since I was 16 - so that's 37 years 

I've previously had a Garelli Tiger Cross, Honda 125, Suzuki X7, Yamaha RD350, then after a few years off, a Triumph Thunderbird, T509 Speed Triple, Trophy 900, Sprint ST. Not all at the same time I hasten to add!

Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Had friends with the RD350 and the X7, both great bikes.  My wife had the TZR250 whiih was also great in its day 

Posted on: 28 March 2015 by Chris Dolan

I have a little Ducati 695 Monster - not particularly powerful but great fun. 

Posted on: 28 March 2015 by Cbr600
Originally Posted by Mick P:

Chaps

 

I am what is known as a fair weather biker or in other words, a softie who hates getting wet.

 

My bike is a 1960 BSA GoldenFlash 650cc Twin and I have had it for about 4 years. Before that I had a BSA B31 350cc which I regret selling.

 

Here is a youtube clip on the GoldenFlash.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIrkH31w6xA

 

Regards

 

Mick

Hi mick, dont remember goldflash, must look it up. I remember my dad owninga goldstar (after a bantom)

Posted on: 28 March 2015 by Cbr600
Originally Posted by dayjay:
Originally Posted by blythe:

Triumph Speed Tripe 1050 here.
Been riding since I was 16 - so that's 37 years 

I've previously had a Garelli Tiger Cross, Honda 125, Suzuki X7, Yamaha RD350, then after a few years off, a Triumph Thunderbird, T509 Speed Triple, Trophy 900, Sprint ST. Not all at the same time I hasten to add!

Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Had friends with the RD350 and the X7, both great bikes.  My wife had the TZR250 whiih was also great in its day 

Great looking bike blythe. Always wanted a trident myself but not got there yet. Im sure its not really Tripe !

Posted on: 28 March 2015 by Cbr600
Originally Posted by Shanks:

I ride a 2015 Ducati Diavel (Carbon Red) with the full Termignoni exhaust system. Can't wait for the summer

Any chance of a picture shanks?

Posted on: 29 March 2015 by Steve J
Originally Posted by Chris Dolan:

I have a little Ducati 695 Monster - not particularly powerful but great fun. 

A great little bike Chris.