Motorcycle Thread.. - Page 4

HK3- · 06-01-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

Hopefully headed to the Dragon this weekend with a couple neighbors.

Will have to make a point to head up here since it's fairly close to my house.

Volusianator · 06-05-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

Hopefully headed to the Dragon this weekend with a couple neighbors.

LOVE the Dragon, been there many many times, one of my all time favorite roads.

Volt · 06-01-2010, 11:55 AM

Riding sooths my soul. I need it.

Ratters · 06-04-2010, 12:09 AM

^^^^^ nice pic Justyn.

Here's a pic from the trackday on the 21st.

I thought it might be my only one this year, but weak_link and my other friends put together a collection at my bachelor party to raise money for another one. And then the new wife got me a gift certificate from one of the trackday providers. I must say I'm a very lucky guy.

Volt · 06-15-2010, 11:03 AM

Just got back from 6 days, 2,123 miles in 97* heat and humidity. From VA to Memphis to B'ham, Al, back to VA. Out ran some 60 mph winds and hail by just a little bit. Great trip! What a great way to see the US.

weak_link · 06-15-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Volt

Just got back from 6 days, 2,123 miles in 97* heat and humidity. From VA to Memphis to B'ham, Al, back to VA. Out ran some 60 mph winds and hail by just a little bit. Great trip! What a great way to see the US.

Any pics of some of the cool stuff you saw?

Volt · 06-15-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by weak_link

Any pics of some of the cool stuff you saw?

Naw, just pics of the party I went to. I don't do much stopping when I'm traveling. If it was me, gas, beef jerky, and some water. With the wives we did a lot of long lunches, etc. I don't really have an eye for what makes a good pic. Some places are obvious but must not so much. I often see others trip pics and think, wow who would have thought to stop there and take a picture.

weak_link · 06-15-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Volt

Naw, just pics of the party I went to. I don't do much stopping when I'm traveling. If it was me, gas, beef jerky, and some water. .

lol, I'm the same way when I'm on the bike. I ride by and think 'that would make a great photo' but never stop. I'm usually just happy to be out riding and don't want to get bogged down looking for photo ops.

Volusianator · 06-15-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by weak_link

I ride by and think 'that would make a great photo' but never stop. I'm usually just happy to be out riding and don't want to get bogged down looking for photo ops.

Amen, I pass by more cool stuff cause I'm not taking the time to stop. Of course that's usually cause I'm on my way to a destination and just want to get there. Maybe one of these days I just need to take a two month trip with no destination in mind and take the time to stop and see the worlds largest snot ball.

Ratters · 06-15-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by weak_link

lol, I'm the same way when I'm on the bike. I ride by and think 'that would make a great photo' but never stop. I'm usually just happy to be out riding and don't want to get bogged down looking for photo ops.

How about just getting a bike that doesn't fall apart so we can actually ride somewhere.

grateful1 · 06-15-2010, 11:07 AM

2001 Harley Ultra Classic - bumped to 95hp/97lbs...oh, and new speakers!

HK3- · 06-15-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by grateful1

2001 Harley Ultra Classic - bumped to 95hp/97lbs...oh, and new speakers!

Nice!

What are the chances Corbin will take your old seat and recover it their way for less than what they sell them for?

grateful1 · 06-16-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Nice!

What are the chances Corbin will take your old seat and recover it their way for less than what they sell them for?

In the past you could have had it done. Now-a-daze...it might be worth buying new, unless you get someone local to do the work....hmmmm, I'll have to look.

HK3- · 06-16-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by grateful1

In the past you could have had it done. Now-a-daze...it might be worth buying new, unless you get someone local to do the work....hmmmm, I'll have to look.

I sent Corbin an email asking if it was possible but have not received a response back yet.

HK3- · 06-16-2010, 09:37 AM

Finally got impatient and called Corbin. They will recover one of my old seats for half the price of buying one of their seats. Three to four week turn around time!

$164 vs. $329 not a bad deal IMO. The guy on the phone also told me they build up the front of the seat a little higher than the factory seat so you don't smash the boys when you jam on the brakes.

ghostrider · 06-16-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Nice!

What are the chances Corbin will take your old seat and recover it their way for less than what they sell them for?

Check out Mean City Cycles. I had my seat foam replaced with the memory foam/impact gel. I've since ridden it cross country with NO problems. I could barely last 30 minutes on the stock seat, now 8-10 hours is nothing.

UPHOTO · 06-15-2010, 05:48 PM

Am I the only one that likes the more classic style?

She needs a lot more work but I love it.

78 CB750

Volt · 06-16-2010, 05:38 AM

Nice looking bike, but not good for the style of riding I do. I can't imagine 200 miles on it much less 2,000 miles.

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Originally Posted by UPHOTO

Am I the only one that likes the more classic style?

She needs a lot more work but I love it.

78 CB750

Ratters · 06-16-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by UPHOTO

Am I the only one that likes the more classic style?

She needs a lot more work but I love it.

78 CB750

That thing is BOSS!

Vic, glad you are mostly OK. AGATT FTW! Even when it's 100+ out here I'll be in full leathers. You just never know when you are going to need it.

scottfish · 07-12-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by UPHOTO

Am I the only one that likes the more classic style?

She needs a lot more work but I love it.

78 CB750

Loving this. I actually am looking at picking up a late 70's/EARLY 80's bike to wrench and learn on. After threatening a car project, my wife suggested it. Seems like a good idea since I don't have any skills and will surely incapacitate whatever I work on for a while.

And... I just got the post w/ your accident. Glad to hear you came out of it in some semblance of one piece. Was this what you were riding?

06-01-2010, 11:55 AM	#3
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Riding sooths my soul. I need it. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

06-04-2010, 12:09 AM	#4
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. ^^^^^ nice pic Justyn. Here's a pic from the trackday on the 21st. I thought it might be my only one this year, but weak_link and my other friends put together a collection at my bachelor party to raise money for another one. And then the new wife got me a gift certificate from one of the trackday providers. I must say I'm a very lucky guy.

06-15-2010, 11:03 AM	#5
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Just got back from 6 days, 2,123 miles in 97* heat and humidity. From VA to Memphis to B'ham, Al, back to VA. Out ran some 60 mph winds and hail by just a little bit. Great trip! What a great way to see the US. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

06-15-2010, 11:07 AM	#11
grateful1 testing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 44 Trading: (0)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. 2001 Harley Ultra Classic - bumped to 95hp/97lbs...oh, and new speakers!

06-16-2010, 09:37 AM	#15
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Finally got impatient and called Corbin. They will recover one of my old seats for half the price of buying one of their seats. Three to four week turn around time! $164 vs. $329 not a bad deal IMO. The guy on the phone also told me they build up the front of the seat a little higher than the factory seat so you don't smash the boys when you jam on the brakes. Last edited by HK3-; 06-16-2010 at 09:49 AM.

06-15-2010, 05:48 PM	#17
UPHOTO . Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Reno, NV Posts: 279 Trading: (7)	Re: Motorcycle Thread.. Am I the only one that likes the more classic style? She needs a lot more work but I love it. 78 CB750