I know Ryan has a bike. Hes got pics of his great paint job on the portfolio page. Anyone else here own one? I bought one this past year after going bikeless for about 12 years. This is a 2000 Suzuki 1500 LC. Ive added a few things since I bought it. Right now its parked in my dads basement til this crappy weather goes away, and riding weather comes in. Cant wait! Posted by Darrell Giese (Member # 768) on :
2000 FLHTC
Posted by Jeremy Vecoli (Member # 2278) on :
2000 Harley FXST (even days) 1999 Harley XL883 (odd days)
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
1998 Intruder 1400 that I got in 2000 can't wait till spring shows off...
Posted by Michael Latham (Member # 4477) on :
I have a 2002 Honda Shadow Aero, 1100cc. Purchased new in spring of 02, thought for some reason I'd have time to ride! It's in my dad's garage now, no pictures to show. will post some soon. This bike was called a retro bike, very low and long, two into one exhaust, floorboards...I think I'm going to go ride now! If I can't feel my fingers for a few days it'll be alright, right?
Posted by Stephen Faulkner (Member # 2511) on :
It'd be hard to live without bikes for Ellen and me, we can't get enough ride time around here. My favorites are Indian's... OLD Indians, with our business we bought sold and traded many over the years... next bike will be built by my brothers and I... a streached tour bagger V-twin. The bikes on my website were all owned and restored by me along with a few more. Riding is a lifelong treasure we plan never missing out on.
You all have some bitchin sleds pictured here.... maybe we need to have a letterhead bike rally!! Posted by Robert Larkham (Member # 2913) on :
1978 Kawasaki KZ 400, 4000 original miles on it. Looks like crap but great cheap tranportation.....paid $150
Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :
Up until three months ago I was riding a 2002 Suzuki 1200s bandit. Being in Florida I put 17,000 miles on it over the two years I had it.
Thats when my bike and I we're run over by a tractor trailer. The bike was totaled and my left leg crushed after being hit.
I think when I can walk again I'll likely buy another bike. Its in my blood.
Posted by Ed Williams (Member # 846) on :
2002 Harley Superglide. Been riding since I was 14...........wow that's 40 years. Sold an 82 Honda Goldwing last year that I bought new. 79,000 miles and never had any trouble ( still looked new ). I trailer for the longer trips now, so I don't need the big bike for now. Maybe later.
Posted by Brian Diver (Member # 1552) on :
I'm probably the most insane of the group as I've done 2 certified Iron Butt Association rides (www.ironbutt.com) and many uncertified long distance rides. I ain't no POSER! Watch for the changes and try to keep up!
I've got an 83 V45 Magna I purchased new with over 92K on it, an 82 V45 Sabre I've put about 25K on (up to 48K now). I did my Butt Burner Gold (1500+ miles in 24 hrs) and my Saddle Sore 1000 on that small Sabre. And I've got an 85' V65 Sabre that I've only put about 2K on so far.
Yesterday I rode up to John Lennigs house in BC and we had a mini meet. I left his place around 12:30 AM to come home and it was pretty chilly as most thermometer signs said 32 & 31 degrees (F). Thats really fun when fog is so thick you can't see 2 cars in front. Got home at 3 AM.
Enjoy the ride! Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
99 FXST Going to repaint in the Fall Wanted to do it this winter but Shop took longer and cost more then expected. So it gives me another year to figure out what I want to do
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
this is what i sold for my down payment on my cnc router....it was fun but i was an accident waitin to happen sorry, i didn't mean to make it life size.
[ February 21, 2004, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: KARYN BUSH ]
Posted by Maris Schilling (Member # 537) on :
I have a 2003 HD Seritage Softail Classic. I took a 15 year break from biking. Bad choice eh. But im back now. Hope it warms up soon. can you that posted a picture heop me? I'd show you my bike but I'm not fuguring out how to post it.
Maris
Posted by Robert Carney (Member # 2016) on :
I still have the very first vehicle I have owned, a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ. I bought it from the original owner in 87.
What a great little bike, we took it down to Michigan were a friend from high school was staying with his dad for the summer. My ass was sore from that trip. The coolest thing was he took us to Cedar Point in Ohio and i was in awe, first time seeing somebody cruzin with no skid lid.
The memories....can't wait to ride again.
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
1980 Honda Gold Wing here........With a "FEW" modifications......LOL LOL......
Bad weather worries ???????????? not me....fully enclosed with Heater/ Defrost for Winter and Air Conditioning for Summer........Plus Cruise Control and on Board Computer.....etc. Plus side by side seating......
Three wheels ???????...........Anything that runs over 20 miles per hour...and you have to PROP it up when you dismount..."That should tell you something "........he he he he......
Posted by Ed Williams (Member # 846) on :
Speaking of iron butt, I did 8400 miles in 12 days. All the way around the USA. Posted by Steve Purcell (Member # 1140) on :
1980 750K, 3,000 mi. been in my basement for over 21 yrs. My ex hated it. Time to dust it off.
Posted by Rovelle W. Gratz (Member # 4404) on :
Nice Paint Job Shep...Mine was an '85 Honda Aspencade. My first bike was a '36 Triumph T93, 549CC, one cylinder, hardtail, side shift lever with a coil spring front end with friction shocks like the old Schwinn bikes. Sure wish I still had that one.
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Posted by Periandros Damoulis (Member # 4473) on :
Hi Guys!!! I have this BSA model 1938. Greetings from GREECE!!!!!
Posted by Michael Latham (Member # 4477) on :
WHAT A FANTASTIC LOOKING BIKE YOU'VE GOT THERE PERIANDRES. I'M GOING TO HAVE TO COME TO THE LETTERHEAD MEET YOU ARE SPONSORING JUST TO SEE THAT BIKE IN PERSON! GREETINGS FOR VIRGINIA
Posted by greg feil (Member # 4379) on :
Here is my project it's a 67 Triumph in a custom frame.
From This to this
Hopefully my pinstring skills will have progressed when this is done so I can stripe it myself.
Posted by Howard Keiper (Member # 1250) on :
'85 650 Nighthawk.
Posted by Roy Frisby (Member # 736) on :
2001 Kawasaki Nomad here. 1500cc cruiser. Made Pat King's Duck Soup meet on it. Hey Greg, I have a buddy here in El Dorado, Ark. that restores Triumphs.
Posted by Brian Snyder (Member # 41) on :
Just picked up a 2003 Buell XB9S last year.
I've had a 1994 Honda Shadow, 2000 Ducati 750 Monster and a 1980 Suzuki GS450
Posted by rene st-pierre (Member # 4116) on :
hi everybody i have 1951 indian its a good bike i have a japan bike too a virago 1100 1997my harley is broken last summer (1948 panhead) i think purchase a new one the most important on a bike BE CARFUL i have somme problem for ship picture i can try lather sorry
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Posted by Steven Girard (Member # 3931) on :
Really like your scorpion Avril!! maybe that's the way we should doing bike here in quebec cause of the weather..........got a couple of bike before from 18 years to 36 ,now i'm really missing my '74 650 2cylinder old yamaha xs,think that the second and the fourth gear was new cause only use first,third,and fifth,just to enjoy the sound of my straight pipe,,,yesss Maybe....don't wnow but the gaz price suppose to climb again this summer ....who know Posted by Mark Rogan (Member # 3678) on :
My most recent (after a 20 year hiatus) was a Honda 750 Shadow Spirit. White. Nice cruiser. But after 1 year and only 300 miles I sold it. It's just no fun riding by yourself. My wife won't ride anymore (we had a bad accident 20 yrs ago) and none of my friends have bikes anymore, so....No bike!
Posted by David O'Hanlon (Member # 2754) on :
1987 FLST with a Mike Lavallee flame job 1986 FXR 1993 Yamaha WR 500
Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
79 Kz 1000. Tick Tock the time dont stop. 8 Days till I leave for Daytona. Still have an unbelivable amount of work to do to get it done! Glad to see so many bike lovers. [and chopper lovers] We need to have a bike letterhead meet you can anly use what you can get on your bike. That BSA is awsome!!!!! I would ruin it if I had it. After 1 week I wound ccut it up like every thing else
Posted by rene st-pierre (Member # 4116) on :
hi ryan the idee of motorcyle letterhead meet sound good for me im going whit my indian at dixie maybe somme other can made same bye
Posted by Bill Modzel (Member # 22) on :
Another Kawasaki 1500 Nomad here. Sold the 85 GoldWing to get my feet a bit closer to the ground.
I'm really looking forward to losing the 3+ feet of snow out the door!
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
There was a great write up about Indian Larry in the Sunday issue of the NY Daily News. Pretty neat stuff.
No road bikes here but I love my Polaris Sportsman. 500cc 4x4. It only goes about 52 mph but can pull a stump Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
No I don't have one. My wife was very scared of motorcycles after, I attended a funeral for a good friend killed on one the first year we were married. After some heated discussions, I had sold 2 street bikes and still had my 4 stroke enduro bike. Our son was born in Dec 87, and we were at a July 4th barbeque at my folks house the next summer. I had the enduro stored there since I lived in a small apartment and took it riding in the morning. I had it almost leaning wall on the carport and damn if my son didn't find a way to climb up the leaning bike and was holding on to the handlebars going "bruuuum, bruuuum" My wife flipped out and made me promise to give up riding until the kid was old enough to take care of himself. I sold the bike, and I've been getting older aned fatter ever since. The good news is that, yesterday I had to climb all over the kid's back about running a redlight when he could have easily stopped on the yellow. So time appears to be getting close. And that, folks is why you see so many old fat men on motorcycles.
Posted by Stephen Faulkner (Member # 2511) on :
now I know why Rene has that big smirk He's got an Indian motocycle! Posted by Michael Latham (Member # 4477) on :
Hey Santos, I resemble that remark!
Posted by Bob Burns (Member # 268) on :
As having owned numerous bikes, my favorites are the 50-53 INDIAN Chief and the MUNCH MAMMOTH. Now they've introduced a 2000cc Kaw.Vtwin!!!!! My ol MUNCH looks like a kiddy car now! www.thebikesite.com/munch_motorcycles.htm
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Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
I have a 1979 Goldwing 1000 with 83,000k's just waiting for me to open the door up and let her loose.HaHa Posted by Bevin Finlay (Member # 2159) on :
It must be getting close to spring...although I guess that depends on where you live. I think I have a while to wait yet. Here is a shot of my 96 RoadKing from a few years back when I had more hair.
Really enjoyed looking at everyones ride...come on sunshine!!!
Posted by Steve Barba (Member # 431) on :
Here's mine-
Posted by Stephen Broughton (Member # 2237) on :
Peri thats a beautiful old BSA you have there, typical old Brit bike right down to the oil leak heres mine, a 94 Triumph Trident 750 only had it a couple of weeks, before that it was a succession of what you old farty cruiser boys call "crotch rockets" I got sick of having an aching back and shoulders after a ten minute ride . Posted by Ernest Clark (Member # 140) on :
1985 Goldwing LTD.Ride most year around here. Ernie
Posted by Andrew Skic (Member # 3875) on :
Here's my two. The weather is startin to get pretty nice here... And by the way, The Dyna is for sale. Contact me for details and price if interested. Thanks
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heres mine, a 94 Triumph Trident 750 only had it a couple of weeks, before that it was a succession of what you old farty 
