Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

You trading in the scrambler already?that tenere 1200 looks so nice. Jeez they weigh 575lbs

 

Not yet. But i sat on it. The tenere was big. I couldn't get it back on the center stand

 

78 on Wed in Northern VA.. who is riding?

 

@LocoLocal now it says 80 tomorrow! you should take off work

 

Can't write a review yet on them but got the bike binderz installed on the truck. No straps, no weighting the forks, super secure mounting through the pegs.

Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr
Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr
Untitled by Michael Halat, on Flickr

I've gotten loading and securing the bike down to 2 minutes but I can probably do it faster with practice.

 

Its an awesome day!

 

It poured rain this morning starting to look nice now tho.

 

Got some seat time today!

it happened again, out on a 2 lane road and some asshole starts passing coming in my lane. Wtf?! Am I positioning wrong?? Or there’s just folks that either don’t care, or plain don’t see me?? I was riding in position 1.

Rode into city streets as well, running an errand for the wife. Feels good to be in city traffic and be comfortable. Head on a swivel for sure!

Get out and ride y’all!!

 

I've ridden to work every day this week so far. Little cool in the mornings riding in, around 40-45, but over 70 on the ride home. Some strange reason my ride in is around 10 miles but it's taking almost 20 to get home? Odd.

Haven't even started the Tacoma for over a week.

 

i think its time for a classic HD get back whip!!!
http://leethalbiker.blogspot.com/2017/03/getback-whips.html

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSj9ivqV0To

 

I’d love a modern high budget XT500. Something between the current XT250 and T700.

 

Not being funny, is your headlight working? They may not see you because the light is not on. I always ran with the high beams during the day just to drive the point for on coming traffic.


Those who notice details, yes I used past tense. Sold the 600RR Monday . Got a great price for it so I'm not too sad, but it's been 80 here all week with lows in the 60's. On the hunt for a new scooter. Really really... like really want the Triumph Scrambler XE, but with changing life events coming soon it's out of the price range. Been looking at used Tiger 800's, F7 GS, and found a few Africa Twins at a great price point, but they go quicker than I can make up my mind on them.

 

That's mainly why I yellowed my DRL, just to be "different" to traffic, and also because I think it looks good haha

Also, I'm putting in a vote for a F800GS over an F700, I'm a bit biased though

 

Same here. Lamin-x over my day maker headlight and I run high beams almost exclusively. I’ve been wanting to add a small spot LED pod of bar for added distance. Haven’t desired on a brand though... and it’s a bit Dyna-bro.



just noticed you can see the Yamaha in the background too. Notice the yellow headlight.

 

Headlight works!

 

Not sure what position 1 is.. but some people dont see motorcycles. It happens. I am a firm believer in loud pipes saves lives. Obviously not obnoxious loud, but I like to be heard first and then seen. Its probably not your fault. Do what you can to be seen/heard - wear high viz clothes, loud exhaust, drive where they can see you in their mirrors, have more lights, etc..

 

Disagree to loud pipes save lives especially if you are a little more behind the person.

Also added an extra tailgate cable to the bed to give me this:



This crazy concept is slowly coming together.