Reader's Rides

[TimP]

Every forum has one except ours. There's no "Readers' Rides" here. So I'm starting one. Given the target audience's generally cantankerous nature, I've named it "Crotchety Rockets", but don't let that stop more chipper posters from adding their current love, past favourite or lost wonder rides. Post your pics of the ones that matter.

I've chosen my recently completed VTR avec fairing lower in luxurious "Phantom Grey Metallic" (the closest match I could find to the wheels and engine casings). Thanks to those who offered encouragement (see "Pimp my Ride" elsewhere) and please accept my apologies to those whose advice I did not take, which was just about everybody. "Paint it all Yellow", indeed.

Also visible is the right LSR Frame Slider (vis. yellow blob amidships), another recent addition. Solidly built, easy to install once you realize the main brace has an "up" and a "down" and won't work if they're installed incorrectly (note to instructions writer: please note this in your notes), which I hope never to test.

So c'mon. Show us your stuff. Let's see that blinged-out V-Strom, that Rat Bike, that Yellow Ducati and that, um, whatever.

[Kootenanny]

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/b/d/2/54398/2june070002-0.jpg?rev=0

[Malks]

OK, so I was one of those who suggested to "Paint it all Yellow". I stand corrected, it looks great with the darker colour that matches the rims. I guess this is why I let my wife pick the colours and I just apply it to the walls.

Most on this forum should be aware that my current ride is a '97 Honda ST1100 as it appears as my avatar above. I am attaching a larger version of that photo, plus a shot of how it looked before I added the higher shield, Corbin seat and Givi top box. I love riding this bike because it is so smooth and comfortable you can tool along at 120 all day.

[kml]

http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/21670/2090415300102950911S600x600Q85.jpg

Carrozzria rims, Ohlins fork, Ohlins shock, Scoripo alarm, PIAA hids spots, H.I.D. low. PIAA fog bulb high beam, Speedohealer. GI Pro Timimg retard eliminator/ gear indicator, PCIIIusb, Galfer rotors front and rear, Goodrich front lines, Pazzo levers, Puig screen, Throttlemeister,CRG bar end mirror, Gilles chain adjusters and ti. axle nut, stainless bolt kit, 1/5 turn r1 throttle, ram air seals, K&N, aux fuse block, remote idle adjustment mod., HMF dual low mount full system w/ carbon cans, +1 inch raising links, custom paint, TI Force rearsets, centerstand, Tri Metal sprocket, IRC brake bar, T- Rex nocut sliders, billet rear brake res., ek zvx, EBC pads, Woodcraft stator cover, Metzler z6 roadtecs

cheers
ken

[TimP]

OK, so I was one of those who suggested to "Paint it all Yellow". I stand corrected, it looks great with the darker colour that matches the rims. I guess this is why I let my wife pick the colours and I just apply it to the walls.

Most on this forum should be aware that my current ride is a '97 Honda ST1100 as it appears as my avatar above. I am attaching a larger version of that photo, plus a shot of how it looked before I added the higher shield, Corbin seat and Givi top box. I love riding this bike because it is so smooth and comfortable you can tool along at 120 all day.

Thanks, Malks, I'm glad you like it.

As for your increasingly modified ride, let me warn you (as if this hasn't already occurred to you): I had a K1100RS, and wanted it to be more comfortable. So, I added a taller screen. And a Throttlemeister. And a Top Case to increase capacity (and keep my new wife from falling off the back). She rode more with these added items, so all was good. Then we stopped by the dealer one day and she noticed the K12LT. "Look how much more room there is for my purse!" she cried. I now own the K12LT.

Forewarned is forearmed, supposedly. "Smooth and comfortable"? I'm thinking there's a 'Wing in your future...

[YellowDuck]

I'll post up once the shock spring for the Penske gets back from being powdercoated (it was BLUE!!!!), and I get the poor beastie cleaned up a bit.

Here's my first ride though - circa 1985 I think.

[YellowDuck]

And the second...

[YellowDuck]

...and the third...

Did you notice...three bikes, and not a radiator among them? Kept my streak going with the fourth too.

[Paddy]

http://www.classic-japanese-bikes.com/images/latticekawiresized.jpg

Hope this image shows. It's my first attempt at posting a pic of my ride.

[Paddy]

http://www.classic-japanese-bikes.com/images/latticeyamaharesized.jpg
Hmmm, that worked nicely. here's my cafe putt-putt.

[Malks]

And the second...

I had one of those just before the ST. Here it is.

And Tim, there is no Gold Wing in my future, at least not for the next 15 years or so.

[sportbikecalgary]

okie, I'll jump in.

Here's my 2003 Ducati St4s-ABS
I must have been feeling sporty as there's no hardbags attached
This shot is from May 10, 2009 about 75 km west of Calgary
http://70.72.95.247/Neil/Misc/cc_web/duc_eckshaw1_lake.jpg


Here's my 2004 KLR650
This was taken last summer at a semi-secret riding area in Saskatchewan. From this point you could ride an hour (2 hours north and west, 1 hour south and east) in any direction without hitting grid road or dealing with a fence. http://70.72.95.247/Neil/Misc/cc_web/klr_1.jpg

[kml]

http://www.classic-japanese-bikes.com/images/latticekawiresized.jpg

Hope this image shows. It's my first attempt at posting a pic of my ride.

me likey!

cheers
ken

[Paddy]

Thanks Ken,

Me too, but I've owned her about 15 or so years and I do dream of the day when I go modern. But then what would I tinker with? Maybe the little Yamaha.
I'd even consider selling the Kawi if I knew it was going to a fellow enthusiast.
But then I'd probably regret it. Just yesterday someone stopped traffic for a second to snap a picture of me on it at a red, then green light. That puts a smile on my face and it wouldn't happen on something KawaYamaZukiHon.

[kml]

But then what would I tinker with?

It needs bar end mirrors.
Ditch the moose antlers.

:D :D :D

cheers
ken

[YellowDuck]

Here is the current scoot. Sorry for the crappy photography!

[Paddy]

That's one lovely looking scoot. One question; don't those mirrors vibrate like crazy being on the end of the bars?

[YellowDuck]

That's one lovely looking scoot. One question; don't those mirrors vibrate like crazy being on the end of the bars?

Thanks. No, the mirrors work great. Like most things Ducati they needed a little tweaking (replacement of the bar inserts to keep the mirrors from repositioning themselves in the wind), but even with the stock setup vibration was not an issue. The mirrors are one of the things that most impressed me when I test rode the bike - excellent, elbow-free rearward view, very different from the SS.

[Dennis The Menace]

I'll give you one old one, and the current one. Last bike was a 1996
VFR750, which I spent way to much money upgrading. But it was a great bike. I put lots of km's on it and had it to quite a few trackdays. Met lots of great folks through the VFR. And given the right circumstances, and finding the owner I would even consider buying it back. Then I would have two bikes......... the wife would love that.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e288/DennisHussey/PICT0284.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e288/DennisHussey/PICT0285.jpg

Current ride is a 2004 Hayabusa, which is the best bike I have owned. Most people think I baught it becuase.... worlds fastest blah blah. But that wasn't the main reason. When looking for a bike after the VFR I made a list of the things that I wanted, at least 1000cc, full fairing, fuel injected, adjustable suspension, great handling, good two up capability. So it kind of made a short list. CBR1100 was on there but the front end isn't adjustable.

Not too much done to it. Puig screen, GI Pro ATRE and gear indicator, Vance and Hines pipes, Braided front lines (which I still have to put on) and a cool sticker :D.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e288/DennisHussey/PICT0074.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e288/DennisHussey/PICT0075.jpg


P.S.

KLM (Ken) That is a nice lookin Busa.

[VIslowpoke]

Don't think that's going to work, there's a photo of my current ride.

In there

Somewhere.

http://jnainc.net/PhotoAlbums/album_1237915504/DSC_0001.JPG

http://jnainc.net/PhotoAlbums/album_1237915504/DSC_0003.JPG

http://jnainc.net/PhotoAlbums/album_1237915504/DSC_0005.JPG

http://jnainc.net/PhotoAlbums/album_1237915504/wet_bonnie.jpg

[Caper]

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/3572/picture008qp2.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture008qp2.jpg)

This is my 2009 H-D Ultra Classic. I bought it last September and it's my first new off of the showroom bike.

[cx500]

Not really an off-road bike, but don't let it know....

I will be mostly a lurker.

http://www3.telus.net/jsuther9/bikes/1999-08-07-QCI-BOAT-K75.JPG

[gsxrwolf]

Owned since new!
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/IMG_0728.jpg

[Savage]

My 2005 Suzuki (LS650) Boulevard S40

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/PerrydaSavage/09%20Facelift/MTPJun09009.jpg

[gsxrwolf]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/barry1.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/pic036.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/1981pic001-1.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/1981pic008-1.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/1981pic004.jpg

[gsxrwolf]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/IMG_0722-1.jpg

[gsxrwolf]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/P6220014.jpg

[Smiley]

gsxr> your T-20 Hustler is stunning. Puts me right back in highschool mode. I can almost smell the 2 stroke exhaust and the teen lust.

[gsxrwolf]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/P6220036.jpg

[Smiley]

Now you've done it again, that Kawasaki has got me going faster than my morning coffee.

The 2-stroke memories strike once more. Thanks, got any more?

[gsxrwolf]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/P6220011.jpg

[Dennis The Menace]

Seriously. How many bikes do you own?

[gsxrwolf]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/P6220017.jpg

[Smiley]

Arrrrrr, now I'm totally crazed with lust.

Boners up for this collection lads!

[yzf1000jon]

Wow, everything from mild to wild and all in the first couple pages!

Here's my 2 trusty steeds:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/yzf1000jon/Biketripsept09004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/yzf1000jon/573-0833.jpg

One has waaay more miles than the other, then again one speedo has been disconnected.

ps Uwe, you're not that heavy! I got you beat.

[gsxrwolf]

I found another GSXR in the garage. That makes three!

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/DSCF0286Small.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/Img_0737small.jpg

[daddymakk]

Bought in June of 2008. In the 9 months I have had a chance to ride her I have put on 35,000km. If global warming would kick in I could put even more on her!! (winters suck!)
Mods done:
Supertrapp exhaust
Power Bronze taller wind screen
Oxford heated grips
Outside air digital thermometer
12v accessory plug
LED signal and brake lights
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3694880314_7a88314ed1.jpg
Shown here in the desert near Joshua Tree National Forest CA.
Mods to come:
Top case
Beull foot pegs (for more leg room)
Gel seat

[Rocking Couple]

Seriously. How many bikes do you own?

I think he's just extra skilled at photo-shopping...
Plus..if he's gonna go to that much trouble, you'd think he would have at least used clean bikes to do the stand-ins.

[gsxrwolf]

No photoshopping! We've owned all of these bikes for many years. The Cavalcade was purchased in 1998.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/1986Cavalcade-s.jpg

[Dennis The Menace]

No photoshopping! We've owned all of these bikes for many years. The Cavalcade was purchased in 1998.

Ok. How many do you own right now? Most of us have trouble just getting and keeping one in the garage.

[daddymakk]

yeah GSXRwolf, how many do you have? Yes we are all envious!!
My goal is to get 5 bikes in my stable and each one a different style of ride.

[Dennis The Menace]

yeah GSXRwolf, how many do you have? Yes we are all envious!!
My goal is to get 5 bikes in my stable and each one a different style of ride.

I could have more than one..:rolleyes:. But they wouldn't have a motor or they would be small enough to sit on my desk at work.

[gsxrwolf]

We've got two KLR's, a pair of Kawasaki KV75's, a 1972 650 Bonneville in pieces and 3 other little bikes which might never get restored.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/Picture158.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/Picture157.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/Picture143.jpg

[PEIKIM]

Just a couple pics of my ride. 08 DL650 VStrom (ABS).

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn59/PEIKIM/BackRoad3.jpg

On the North Shore:

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn59/PEIKIM/AttheBeach3.jpg

An early season ride (actually the first ride ever on a Strom)

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn59/PEIKIM/NorthShore5.jpg

And finally, heading to the White Mts and then the Green Mts.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn59/PEIKIM/LoadedWee.jpg

[daddymakk]

time to show off my ride.
Shown here in the desert near Joshua Tree National Forest
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3694880314_7a88314ed1.jpg
Look ma, no feet - inside the giant redwood in N Calif
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/3694880290_246a9d51e1.jpg
and the arid hills around Lillooet BC
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3684340415_c9b5a6d265_o.jpg

[KZDon]

Just a couple pics of my ride. 08 DL650 VStrom (ABS).

Oh, but you should have included the sneer picture you put on Stromtrooper. That's extra special:)

[OLd Fart]

Here is my 1983 650Silverwing Interstate.


http://images50.fotki.com/v1527/photos/1/121396/7101378/Lily2-vi.jpg

http://images44.fotki.com/v1535/photos/1/121396/7101378/Lily3-vi.jpg

[blkrx7]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h48/blkrx7/IMG_4001-P100.jpg

Owned it since nearly new, origional owner put what was probably 2000 of the scariest miles anyone could imagine, and turned it in on an M50 the same year (I'd hate to imagine the depreciation...).

Like Tim, my wife also liked the bags on a buddy's Connie, got to thinking about 'what else she could fit in there'?

Took another route though...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h48/blkrx7/IMG_4811-1.jpg

That SV's a pile of fun. And now, suddenly, my wife owns more gear than I do.

Paul

[santa]

My ride. 1979 Harley FLH. Completly rebuilt except for the paint which is original.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2m3385l.jpg

[yzf1000jon]

Damn, that's shiny. D'you own stocks in autosol?:D That's in better shape than tons of newer bikes. Is a 79 pre-AMF?

[santa]

Damn, that's shiny. D'you own stocks in autosol?:D That's in better shape than tons of newer bikes. Is a 79 pre-AMF?

That is an AMF produced HD. All their shitty workmanship has been conqured.;)
AMF was in charge from 1969 to 1981.

[yzf1000jon]

My mistake, I thought AMF was late 70's to mid 80's. Could be worse, could have Lucas electrics!

[YZF750Rrrrrr]

ok, i'm just gonna see if this posting image thingy actually works.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41831378@N08/4481644530/

ok, so it does. but i'd rather just post pics as an attachment, but there's no 'Manage Attachments' button. at least that i can find. i am a bit slow...

[sportbikecalgary]

yup... while inserting/editing your text, click on the lil' yellow box above and insert the http://somewhere into the spot allotted.

either that or put some image tags before and after your http:// address
address
Unlike your http://www.flickr.com/photos/41831378@N08/4481644530/ address URL,
I believe it has to end in a photo related suffix like .jpg or .bmp etc...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4481644530_b4d86ef815.jpg

[yzf1000jon]

Is that really an SP or has the rear shock been replaced with an Ohlins?

[YZF750Rrrrrr]

SP? it is ohlin's, came stock. actually, the bike's almost entirely stock, 'cept for braided brake lines, paint, flush-mount signals & windscreen. kinda hard (& expensive) to find performance mods for that old a bike. and, truthfully...it doesn't really need any. just rolled over 15K at the end of last year.

thanks, SBC. still, it'd be nice if there was a 'browse' feature to add images right from my PC. oh well.

[yzf1000jon]

Only 15k? Still new! There are hop up parts for that bike, but you're right they ain't cheap. Not dissing your ride but have you seen watsen design's signal units? They're from Calgary and look way better than those old fashioned cheaper flush mounts.

[YZF750Rrrrrr]

no, haven't seen 'em, i'll google them.

i've only had the bike for a couple years. the previous owner did the flushmounts (well, he did everything...). only had 8K when i bought it.

[Infinite Horizons]

It just doesn't get any better...

http://edelweiss.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Tours/2007-Alps-Motorcycle-Tour/CIMG0056/402804960_TXQVv-XL.jpg

[Infinite Horizons]

An out of the way road. Just the way I like them...

http://edelweiss.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-Tours/2009-Alps-Motorcycle-Tour/CIMG0173/569015501_C83RX-XL-1.jpg

[motrhead]

nice pics...sad story about the bike.:eek:

[yzf1000jon]

That's what I was thinkin'!! ;) Those roads, an SV650 with Ohlins ft and rear, BST carbon fibre wheels and Akropovic full system. Stuff dreams are made of.

[motrhead]

According to the stories attached to the pictures in the rest of the album, the bike got squished by a kid in a car...

[Rocking Couple]

According th the stories attached to the pictures in the rest of the album, the bike got squished by a kid in a car...

Really? The GS? Must be cuz of those big ol' cylinders sticking out there in no-man's land. :eek:

That road does look amazing. My first thought though, was that it must be one way on that side of the mtn. If not...well then that is why he got squished.

But at least we know the rider is ok, cuz that is IF right? And he is here posting so..

[Infinite Horizons]

That road does look amazing. My first thought though, was that it must be one way on that side of the mtn. If not...well then that is why he got squished.

Are you referring to my pic of the R1150 GS Adventure on that narrow back road?

[Vette Killer]

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv264/Vette_Killer/Bike/DSC_0071.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv264/Vette_Killer/Bike/DSC_0076.jpg

[motrhead]

"Vette Killer" ? Do you have a faster bike, or are you joking? :D (The newest Vette is supposed to dip into the 11s...)

[Ivor biggin]

"Vette Killer" ? Do you have a faster bike, or are you joking? :D (The newest Vette is supposed to dip into the 11s...)

The only thing that bike is going to dip into is a chrome vat.
I.B.

[Oldboy]

http://a.imageshack.us/img164/1226/img1160copy.jpg

Heres my latest ride.....

Cheers....

[motrhead]

Since I didn't post a pic back when I joined...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4854646835_41dc066fb7.jpg

'89 RZ350F2 minus side panels and lower fairing.

[gsxrwolf]

Picked this one up in Lethbridge, Alberta last week. 29,400kms on it. Runs very nicely!

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/IMG_9564.jpg

[stan wagenaar]

Nice bike, looks like a '79 or '80. I had an '83 for a short time, it was a pretty bike, in black/wine two tone, with a gloss black finish on the engine. It was simply too much bike for me at the time, and I ended up getting something smaller and sportier. The GS850G was possibly the finest standard ever built.

[gsxrwolf]

Nice bike, looks like a '79 or '80. I had an '83 for a short time, it was a pretty bike, in black/wine two tone, with a gloss black finish on the engine. It was simply too much bike for me at the time, and I ended up getting something smaller and sportier. The GS850G was possibly the finest standard ever built.

Yes, it's a 1979. I had one new in 1979, a black one. Rode it for 38,000kms in just under 3 years and traded it in on a new GS1100E.

We plan on riding this one to Niagara Falls on our 30th wedding anniversay next spring. That's repeating the trip we made on our honeymoon. I know the same motels are still there in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie and we plan on staying at them.

[YellowDuck]

The GS850G was possibly the finest standard ever built.

+1. An '82 was my first bike, and it was awesome. They should have just stopped designing seats at that point, and put the seat from that bike on every other standard or sport tourer made for the rest of time.

[stan wagenaar]

So true! Bikes are so amazing, and so good today, I cannot understand why most bikes of the last 15-20 years don't have very good seats. I would be horrified if my '05 Dakota was as uncomfortable as my Dad's '73 Chevy! What's up with motorcycles? I have not ridden or even sat on 10% of the bikes available today, but I am willing to bet most would not come close to the comfort offered by Suzuki back in the day. I could give up some styling and performance for a superior seat that can match what was available in the 80's!

[Smiley]

I know the same motels are still there in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie and we plan on staying at them.

Probably the same sheets on the beds too!

[gsxrwolf]

Owned since new!
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/IMG_0728.jpg

I've got some updated information on our 1986 Suzuki GSXR1100. After many, many years, my infinitely skilled buddy has completed the "A" motor for our GSXR. It's been broken in and tuned on the dyno. Would you believe 147hp at the rear wheel and 84 ft/lbs of torque? That's plenty stout! Can't wait until spring. According the numbers, when we overlay the torque curves with our 2001 and 2006 GSXR 1000's, the old 1100 should pull away nicely in any sort of "roll-ons". For comparison, our 2001 and the 2006 GSXR 1000's make about 75 ft/lbs of torque.

[stevegr8]

nice bike

[gsxrwolf]

We took a few pics today. That's a five foot snowbank in the background.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/pics006Small.jpg

[YellowDuck]

I'm jealous as hell. That is my all time favourite bike (model and year!) in the world, bar none. I know you have had it since new, and I salute you for keeping it in such great shape.

(you need to get the front wheel powder coated though)

[YellowDuck]

This was last September at Toronto Motorsports Park. First track day ever. Brother was with me, but not much of a photographer, so no action shots!

Working on fitting up some 3-spoke Brembo wheels with DOT race rubber (and no tubes!) for this season. Need a slipper clutch too. But really, the bike works pretty well on the track as is, at least for a slow old guy.

[yzf1000jon]

Couple hints, if you're going to have dedicated track wheels, try out the pirelli red stripes. They're slicks, but intended for endurance racing or serious track addicts, no warmers required to boot. If you're still starting out on the track, a good set of full sport tires can take you to 75% of race pace and last waaay longer than most any race tire, and deal with different conditions better. A poor mans slipper clutch, even on a duc, is to bump the idle up, just a guess for a classic would be around 2500 (check forums for better info, or keep notes). The higher idle doesn't let the engine drop as quick between unmatched shifts and keeps things from hopping out back.

[YellowDuck]

Thanks for the ideas! I had never considered the red stripes - I assumed all slicks needed warmers - so I'll look into those before buying the track rubber.
I had M3s on last year, which are pretty close to full sport street rubber.

Yes I am just starting out, but I am already in that no-man's land where the novice group is really too slow and frustrating, but I am several seconds off what guys in intermediate are running. I definitely want to push the pace a little so I can eventually run comfortably in intermediate without being a pylon. The M3s are fine at my current pace, but I see the better rubber as a way to gain a bit of insurance as I try to go faster.

Regarding the slipper, my big problem is that I tend to downshift at too high an rpm, given the machine I am on. I don't think bumping the idle is going to make a difference there - I already blip to match revs, but there is just too much engine braking once the clutch is out again. Maybe I just need to learn to wait longer into the braking before going down to the next gear. But, it's a hard habit to break! Anyway, no hopping - just a lot of squirming.

Probably a good riding school would be the best possible investment!

[judge]

/http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u349/11judge_photo/022.jpgheres a pic with fresh paint

[yzf1000jon]

Thanks for the ideas! I had never considered the red stripes - I assumed all slicks needed warmers - so I'll look into those before buying the track rubber.
I had M3s on last year, which are pretty close to full sport street rubber.


Sport Rider page 30 of Aprill issue did a good write up on the Pirelli Diablo Superbike Pro Slick, aka red stripe. They got 400 miles, over 50 heat cycles, tread left, and close to full out race pace. A school is a great way to start the season, gets rid of last years bad habits before you have a chance to remember them.

[yzf1000jon]

/http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u349/11judge_photo/022.jpgheres a pic with fresh paint

Very nice, 916 tail and swingarm, new R1 tank/airbox, TL-R intakes, what did it start it's new life as? And could you throw some front pics up too!:)

[YellowDuck]

Sport Rider page 30 of Aprill issue did a good write up on the Pirelli Diablo Superbike Pro Slick, aka red stripe. They got 400 miles, over 50 heat cycles, tread left, and close to full out race pace. A school is a great way to start the season, gets rid of last years bad habits before you have a chance to remember them.

Yes, I found that article and a few others as well. They really do sound ideal for my application - you have convinced me! Thanks again.

[yzf1000jon]

I'm going to see how long they'll last me for a race season, pirelli's run much lower pressures too, so check with your trackside support for specific location recommendations. I'll be pestering McBain to no end.

[CanaMatt]

Somehow to me, calling it "My Ride" indicates some sort of exclusivity, rarity and beauty to the bike that many of above pictures clearly demonstrate.
My current bikes on the otherhand represent the other side of the spectrum. Generally plain, stock, a dime a dozen and Yes, even...Ugly. But to me they are worth their weight in Gold (well maybe copper) but they never cease to put a smile on my face.

[yzf1000jon]

That looks pretty good in black, I wonder if black bikes "look better in the shade" too?:rolleyes: Looks like they saved money on the tires! I haven't seen those bridgestones for a long time!

[CanaMatt]

They saved money in a few spots. But I was actually impressed with the tires, were these not considered a decent model? They have held well (I have no chicken strips on the front and very little on the back) and 17,000 km and I am just getting to the wear bars now. (My Buell ate tires at an alarming rate)
I have panned the Hyosung a few times but really, for $6k new, it does everthing I expect of it and a few things I didn't.
Speaking of tires, on the KLR pictured, I had just switched to very street type tires before leaving Canada. Now that I am in Western Oz ( they call us Sand Gropers here) I have completely the wrong type of tires again. They run pure dirt style tires but after getting stuck up to the axle a few times I would consider paddles!

[gsxrwolf]

Just purchased a 2010 Yamaha FJR1300 with 5,200 kms on it. Bought it from a friend of mine who has ordered a Yamaha Super Tenere. Took a crappy picture inside our garage. Can't wait to get it out to some scenic destinations.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/pics001-3.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p47/bgwolf/pics005-3.jpg

[TimP]

A Yamaha? You bought a Yamaha? I don't understand.

How long before you rebadge it a Suzuki?

Nice bike, all the same. Should take you for miles in style.

[yzf1000jon]

Nice, I know that some of the FJR forums all recommend a mile high windhshield, but I know of 2 guys that went with a much shorter one than stock and both prefer it. Keep in mind both came from sport bikes and not other ST's. I've also seen one of those in a shop getting an 80,000km valve check and none were out of spec, nor were they for the 40k either!

[Caper]

My last ride was an '04 FJR. I've documented the excessive engine heat and non comfy seat issues I've had but I've been told that both were fixed on later models. A really fun bike to ride for sure! Congrats.

[Doug MacRae]

My 1972 Norton racebike
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/5708048033_0404e8f06f_b.jpg
On the way to winning at Daytona
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4313330167_d80818dc2b_b.jpg

[YellowDuck]

Two shots from last Thursday's track day.

[Glenn]

Here I am with my 1984 KZ1100R. I bought it brand new and gave it a refurbishment 2 winters ago.
As it is today.
http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/motorcycle%20restoration/Rightside.jpg
As it was the day of purchase.
http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac332/peatreek/19851100Rbrandnew.jpg

[Caper]

Very nice!

[CanaMatt]

You must have smiled when they brought back the ZXR1200R. I certainley did. It was in my mind, one of the nicest bikes around. (Still is)
Your's looks awesome. Good on ya for keeping it all these years.

[angelocardoc]

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb461/angelocardoc/GS500Fflash.jpg

[katman]

Yesterday in Abbotford, British Columbia. My 1983 Suzuki katana 1260cc with a couple mods.

http://www.suzuki-katana.com/forums/katmans katana.png

http://www.suzuki-katana.com/forums/suzuki katana.png


SQUAMISH BC
http://www.suzuki-katana.com/forums/gsx katana.jpg

[yzf1000jon]

Hahaha, a couple mods, tee hee. :D

[Battleax]

Interesting to see those old frames. One wonders why they didn't just collapse where they stood.
Wouldn't want to take that one around a corner

[yzf1000jon]

The tires and brakes of the day still couldn't handle what the engine and frame were giving them anyway. Tubing was still pretty strong for what they dealt with. The megaphone pipe and stretched swingarm says to me this is one built for some straight line work.

[Battleax]

The tires and brakes of the day still couldn't handle what the engine and frame were giving them anyway. Tubing was still pretty strong for what they dealt with. The megaphone pipe and stretched swingarm says to me this is one built for some straight line work.

It would be interesting to know how it does in the 1/4. Definitely a classic drag bike.

[beepr]

Built over a 10 year period from my mostly BMW parts bin. Powered by a 953cc three cylinder Daihatsu liquid cooled diesel. Fuel tank and seat are temporary. 105 (s)miles per gallon. A real blast to ride. Lives in Eastern Ontario.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9397/dsl01.jpg

[yzf1000jon]

Very interesting, not sure the drum front brake would be reassuring, but very interesting.:)

[CanaMatt]

I had to send this picture off to a friend in Canada, he is nuts for anything with a diesel!
Except for perhaps the fuel tank, the bike looks purpose built from some European factory! Great job.