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colpol · 17 May 2021, 12:49 AM

Last Thursday night after work - trip to Inveraray

aquajoe · 17 May 2021, 07:51 AM

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dba · 18 May 2021, 02:21 AM

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Last Thursday night after work - trip to Inveraray

Love riding over that bridge and seeing the castle. With everything opening up, hopefully I'll be back for a ride again in August.

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2004 fun wind therapy for sure and a real head turner but boy does it get uncomfortable lol :)

Then why ride it? I don't understand fashion/fad over function/purpose. That said, I go through the same thing with my wife over her shoes.

Blansky · 18 May 2021, 02:52 AM

I'd just remove the ape hangers and add more comfortable handle bars.

I don't really get why people find them attractive anyways. They're just a throwback to choppers which were uncomfortable as hell in every way.

MDMH · 18 May 2021, 02:59 AM

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Love riding over that bridge and seeing the castle. With everything opening up, hopefully I'll be back for a ride again in August.

Then why ride it? I don't understand fashion/fad over function/purpose. That said, I go through the same thing with my wife over her shoes.

Yah sometimes it doesn't start out as uncomfortable. A few expensive modifications that you can't re sell or justify removing and figure you're young enough it can't hurt.......... pun intended

Not to mention some of us can only ride 3-4 months out of the year. I'm not 16 anymore and it isn't my only mode of transportation anymore. I agree with your wife having a small shoe fettish myself... and really we're on a Rolex forum....

RUSH2689 · 18 May 2021, 03:03 AM

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Nice beamer!

Blansky · 18 May 2021, 03:16 AM

These 1200s and 1600s are such nice bikes.

Bluside · 18 May 2021, 04:18 AM

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Beautiful Bonnie Bluside!

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Thanks.

I had a few ElectraGlides, Goldwing, RoadKings and some BMWs along the way.

These days, I enjoy the smaller bikes. Although neither are getting much use since I broke my hip last September.

whatsthetime? · 18 May 2021, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

I'd just remove the ape hangers and add more comfortable handle bars.

I don't really get why people find them attractive anyways. They're just a throwback to choppers which were uncomfortable as hell in every way.

I don't get it either? I think it's because most riders want to give the impression they're badass bikers when in reality they're not.

MDMH · 18 May 2021, 04:34 AM

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I don't get it either? I think it's because most riders want to give the impression they're badass bikers when in reality they're not.

It’s exactly the same as all the Paris-Dakar “look alike” bikes with riders fully dressed in Gore Tex Klim wear head to toe .... to stand around at the coffee shop. To each their own.

Blansky · 18 May 2021, 05:15 AM

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It’s exactly the same as all the Paris-Dakar “look alike” bikes with riders fully dressed in Gore Tex Klim wear head to toe .... to stand around at the coffee shop. To each their own.

I agree there is a history of the Brit "cafe racers" which literally meant racing your stripped down Norton/BSA/Triumph to the cafe to sit and BS together AND the tough guy/dentist HD, bar to bar racers.

But in the case of the ape hangers in this thread, all he'd have to do is change out the handle bars and have a decently comfortable bike to tour around on.

Is there REALLY any shame in not showing off your arm pits. I don't know.

I remember those biker build-offs that used to be on Discovery channel or whatever and these guy would built these incredible uncomfortable choppers and then have to ride then a few hundred miles for the judging. By the time they got there they look like they wished they had participated in a cake bake-off instead. The bikes looked like a work of art BUT.......

Anyways some fun bikes on the thread.

MDMH · 18 May 2021, 05:28 AM

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I agree there is a history of the Brit "cafe racers" which literally meant racing your stripped down Norton/BSA/Triumph to the cafe to sit and BS together AND the tough guy/dentist HD, bar to bar racers.

But in the case of the ape hangers in this thread, all he'd have to do is change out the handle bars and have a decently comfortable bike to tour around on.

Is there REALLY any shame in not showing off your arm pits. I don't know.

I remember those biker build-offs that used to be on Discovery channel or whatever and these guy would built these incredible uncomfortable choppers and then have to ride then a few hundred miles for the judging. By the time they got there they look like they wished they had participated in a cake bake-off instead. The bikes looked like a work of art BUT.......

Anyways some fun bikes on the thread.

Hahahaha yah I agree with you... it’s not like your a a motorcycle war scout with the chance of beheading by piano wire strewn across the road... there is actually a comfortable ape hangar position/height but a lot of trial and effort required to say the least. I got rid of mine because the fronts of my shoulders would cry.... went to drag bars and ended up just sitting on my tail bone forward... not much better. My chiropractor thanks me though

Blansky · 18 May 2021, 05:40 AM

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Hahahaha yah I agree with you... it’s not like your a a motorcycle war scout with the chance of beheading by piano wire strewn across the road... there is actually a comfortable ape hangar position/height but a lot of trial and effort required to say the least. I got rid of mine because the fronts of my shoulders would cry.... went to drag bars and ended up just sitting on my tail bone forward... not much better. My chiropractor thanks me though

You seemed to go from one extreme to the other. One of my previous bikes was a BSA Lightning and back then the seating was pretty neutral, then a few years the so called cruiser style which is kind of the HD posture was introduced on most bikes. That is not necessarily all that comfortable either for long distances.

Racing bikes that kids ride looks pretty hard on the wrists but its a joy to see the chick on the back of the bike in that position.

I guess the old guy preferred posture is the sport touring like the BMW 1200/1600.

MDMH · 18 May 2021, 05:57 AM

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you seemed to go from one extreme to the other. One of my previous bikes was a bsa lightning and back then the seating was pretty neutral, then a few years the so called cruiser style which is kind of the hd posture was introduced on most bikes. That is not necessarily all that comfortable either for long distances.

Racing bikes that kids ride looks pretty hard on the wrists but its a joy to see the chick on the back of the bike in that position.

I guess the old guy preferred posture is the sport touring like the bmw 1200/1600.

nail on head!!! also love the "BackPack Chick" comment!!!! I don't know how anyone convinces someone to go 2 up on them.......
I always had a motto of "no dead weight" solo seats when possible. They might be your girlfriend but her parents will sue the cr*p out of you if you mess up.

I tough through the pain myself (which is highly exaggerated for posts sake)... got into Harley's (My Dad's influence) from Sportbikes 20 years ago because they're visceral. 100 year old tech... (besides the EFI) which if you owned one without ..would be worth the price of admission.
Again to each their own but sitting on a Lazy Boy with A/C, home theatre and traction/launch/stability control and even Gyro's so they don't tip over isn't what I love about riding.

dba · 18 May 2021, 07:13 AM

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These 1200s and 1600s are such nice bikes.

I've loved all of mine. Two RTs, a 1600, and now only one GSA taking up room in the garage.

Put those really annoying Clearwater Lights on it.

dba · 18 May 2021, 07:15 AM

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and really we're on a Rolex forum....

Best quote of the thread

whatsthetime? · 18 May 2021, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

I remember those biker build-offs that used to be on Discovery channel or whatever and these guy would built these incredible uncomfortable choppers and then have to ride then a few hundred miles for the judging. By the time they got there they look like they wished they had participated in a cake bake-off instead. The bikes looked like a work of art BUT....

I'm personal friend of Mike Pugliese and literally watched him fabricate & build his Shockwave which was on the Discovery biker build-off and they never even rode the bikes from point A to point B, they trailered them and when it was time for filming they took them off and rode for a very short time. So as you mentioned, they're show bikes and that's all.

Malum · 18 May 2021, 08:49 AM

My R1

Blansky · 18 May 2021, 08:56 AM

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I'm personal friend of Mike Pugliese and literally watched him fabricate & build his Shockwave which was on the Discovery biker build-off and they never even rode the bikes from point A to point B, they trailered them and when it was time for filming they took them off and rode for a very short time. So as you mentioned, they're show bikes and that's all.

Yup. Show biz.

Must have been fun to watch the build. How much is the production/filming crew in the way when they're building the bikes.

I imagine its pretty intrusive and makes the build a lot longer. Creating all the drama and such.

"OMG the engine hasn't shown up and we only have a couple of hours before we have to hit the road!!!!"

zengineer · 18 May 2021, 08:57 AM

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I don't get it either? I think it's because most riders want to give the impression they're badass bikers when in reality they're not.

Most???

People say ugly things about "most" Rolex owners too and we know how unfair that is.

Motorcycle threads always get stupid and preachy. Lots of guys have wives or mothers who won't let them have a motorcycle and it makes them say weird things to feel better about their emasculation.

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DLRIDES · 18 May 2021, 09:31 AM

Mountain dirt roads, scenic valleys, abandoned RR’s, and old home places in VA this weekend.

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Blansky · 18 May 2021, 09:53 AM

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Mountain dirt roads, scenic valleys, abandoned RR’s, and old home places in VA this weekend.

Your road trips are the best. Keep up with the pictures.

RUSH2689 · 18 May 2021, 09:57 AM

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Mountain dirt roads, scenic valleys, abandoned RR’s, and old home places in VA this weekend.

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Stunning - looks like some beautiful country to explore!

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whatsthetime? · 19 May 2021, 07:45 AM

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Yup. Show biz.

Must have been fun to watch the build. How much is the production/filming crew in the way when they're building the bikes.

I imagine its pretty intrusive and makes the build a lot longer. Creating all the drama and such.

"OMG the engine hasn't shown up and we only have a couple of hours before we have to hit the road!!!!"

I was never there for any of the filming. I was there prior to the filming when he was fabricating the pieces for the build and starting to put the Shockwave together a little at time, and each time I went buy I watched the progression. I will say on Mike's behalf that he really didn't enjoy the filming and publicity being this is a passion of his way before any of these shows even existed.

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Most???

People say ugly things about "most" Rolex owners too and we know how unfair that is.

Motorcycle threads always get stupid and preachy. Lots of guys have wives or mothers who won't let them have a motorcycle and it makes them say weird things to feel better about their emasculation.

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I don't get your point? And further more if I insulted you my apologies, and I did sat "most" so if I'm understanding your reply correctly do you fall into the "most" category?
I've also been on 2 wheels since the age of 7.

zengineer · 23 May 2021, 07:33 AM

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I don't get your point? And further more if I insulted you my apologies, and I did sat "most" so if I'm understanding your reply correctly do you fall into the "most" category?
I've also been on 2 wheels since the age of 7.

I just meant I don't agree that most riders are whatever it was you called them. Some..definately, but I have found it to be a minority. And no, I don't fit the negative stereotype.

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whatsthetime? · 23 May 2021, 08:36 AM

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I just meant I don't agree that most riders are whatever it was you called them. Some..definately, but I have found it to be a minority. And no, I don't fit the negative stereotype.

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BrazenC5 · 23 May 2021, 08:50 AM

My 1980 Yamaha SR500 project bike. Mostly not working on it, than working on it.

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RUSH2689 · 23 May 2021, 10:33 AM

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My 1980 Yamaha SR500 project bike. Mostly not working on it, than working on it.

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Incredible! What are your plans for it?

Such a classic bike!

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Malum · 23 May 2021, 12:05 PM

Back in the 80s my roommate had the XT500 . Same engine , but it was enduro . A lot of fun to ride with that 500 single .

jhopes · 23 May 2021, 04:32 PM

I sold off all my bikes when my son took his last ride, and it was an incredible collection.

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