Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

here's an interesting build
https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/d/larkspur-1982-cx-500-cafe-racer-walking/7242636786.html

 

That square tire on the front of that thing looks scary.

 

I really need to hit the lottery.......and build a MUCH bigger garage....

https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycle-2021/lots/motorcycles/01/26/

 

Love that ‘87 CBR400 Aero.

 

that '85 xlv750 is nice

 

Always wanted a Yamaha YSR50 just for giggles.

 

same

 

Back in the later 1980's and early 90's I had a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 which was Red/White/Blue and the YSR came out in a very similar paint scheme. My 2 nephews at the time were around 4 and 8 years old and both had seen me and the FJ1100 fairly often as they only lived about 4 blocks away. I wanted to borrow a YSR and and ride it over to their house and tell them I'd left the FJ1100 out overnight in the rain and it shrank......Would have been an awesome prank to play.

 

Great day for a ride!

 

Jealous, it's freezing here. I had to walk my bike up the driveway because it was frozen solid (uphill driveway to the street), then anytime I made a turn I had to drop a leg down and outrigger it haha. Slipperier than shit. Not even like snow/loose surface slippery, like instant zero traction anywhere slippery. Made it to work safely, but it was a butt clencher.

 

Has your wife been on the bike yet??

 

Nope! She said she would whenever I’m ready....ummmm, I’m not ready! Haha. Don’t have the slightest clue of having a passenger. Thought maybe I’d have her meet me at a parking lot and learn just like I did when I started riding.

 

Smart to take it slow and get comfortable before adding a pillion, no judgement there!

Yup parking lot and side streets is a good place to start. I'm sure there are helpful videos out there too. You'll notice the change in handling but it's not too bad as long as she's not moving around a lot.

 

Parking lot is a good idea. Fortnine has a decent short video about what to expect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5vUZouBNgE

When my girlfriend rode with me for the first time I boiled it down to: do what I do, don't get on or off until I tell you to, and let me know if anythings wrong. We have coms (lifesavers, honestly) and once I was comfortable, I had her kind of move her weight side to side so she could feel what effect it has on the bike when she moves and that made her realize why she needs to do what I do.

Having a passenger shouldn't be bad on your bike, the pillion seat is nice and low so it won't be toooo terribly top heavy compared to a sport bike with a raised up pillion seat.

Go slow to start, turn even slower, get some coms, you'll be fine

Edit: one last thought. The extra weight of a pillion that is doing the right thing is just extra weight and is easy to handle. Like the video points out, it's when they're doing other shit that it becomes an issue. Have the talk up front and you should be good to go

 

Adjust rear shock preload for the added weight of a passenger. Too many riders fail to do that and ride quality suffers. Coms are worth every penny.

 

Road right in front of my house still has way too much crap on it for me to safely get in and out of the development so no riding for me since that white shit came down last week. Thinking I soon need a new battery too as the FJR hasn't turned over as quickly since the weather has been staying cold. 2014 still on original battery.

 

some frosty snowballs

that machine have heated grips and seat??