Show Us Pics of Your Sport-Tourer.

[lefty]

OK, here's my baby. I want to thank all of you who gave me the GREAT advice about buying this bike. I LOVE it!!!!!!!

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/726483-goldengate.jpg

[RydTher]

ok, I will post another :D

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/726493-109_0906__large_.jpg

[WickedWahine]

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/015/193/213135-gsxt600.jpg

My trusty GSXR-600T (the "T" is for touring :p )

I've since retired the Gixxer as a track-only bike and now do all of my street riding/touring on my trusty 929.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/726552-dsc01248.jpg

[flynbmw]

Old sport touring bike, 1999 BMW R1100s (RIP) with good friend on Aprilia Futura. Hwy 89 Monitor Pass May '03. This is my idea of sport-touring...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/726654-more_lousy_scenery_resize.jpg

[pashnit]

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/zx11d/ZXBlackKnight5.jpg
Yours Truly riding north of Susanville on Eagle Lake Road (north of Hwy 44 east of Lassen).
End of the line - snow ahead. Had to turn around.
Note the bag for the tripod(!), and lack of front fender. :wow

[pashnit]

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/venture/KenaiPenn.jpg
In Alaska- note the slurpee, and the two extra jerry cans. 400 miles without stopping. ;)

[Bronto]

Damn that some serious riding, Alaska. It was rough in an RV.
Anyrate here's something capable with bike have now. Don't see it, but there a load of shit in that tent :D
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/045/212/655847-dsc_0001.jpg

[aloois]

Here's my bike with the Dardanells (Hwy 108) in the background.
It's sporty and I tour on it, so I figure it counts...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727159-dardanells.jpg

[aloois]

Originally posted by Bronto
Damn that some serious riding, Alaska. It was rough in an RV.
Anyrate here's something capable with bike have now. Don't see it, but there a load of shit in that tent :D
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/045/212/655847-dsc_0001.jpg

Hey!
That's my tent. The trusty Wegner(sp?) swiss army tent. :teeth

[Ezekiel]

I've since added a Corbin Seat and some heavier barends.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727247-bike_crater1.jpg

[Bronto]

Originally posted by aloois
Hey!
That's my tent. The trusty Wegner(sp?) swiss army tent. :teeth
It is great tent :D lots fo head room big area inside.

[Tom2]

:thumbup :thumbup

[AndyM]

Here's one.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727318-bikesummit.jpg

[AndyM]

And here's another from the same trip.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727325-bikeandlake.jpg

[mheinee]

Here is my ZX-9, loaded up ready for action at the start of my august 3-day weekend ride (http://www.sport-touring.net/cgi-bin/msgboard/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=29;t=7662)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727408-preride_at_rons.jpg

[ghan]

North of Fort Bragg

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727522-dsc01150.jpg

[pashnit]

Ghan- Sweet bike dude! That was the bike I was riding the day I asked my wife to marry me (on a BMW group demo ride)!

[ghan]

Another pic fully loaded heading out of Panguitch UT after a BMWST.COM gathering in Torrey this spring.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727542-dsc01075.jpg

[pashnit]

In Utah on the ole GS850. Note the saddlebags- these I borrowed from my little sister who rides horses- they are actual horse saddlebags that strap to the saddle while riding your horsey. Headin' cross country on the cheap!

Also note the zip-loc bag (no lie) that is scotch taped to the tank each morning with that map inside. I used photo copies of pages from a Gousha USA Road Atlas since I didn't know where I was going when I left (sort of picked a direction each morning). Worked pretty good actually! :laughing

http://www.pashnit.com/5000mile/utah-gs850.jpg

[Outta Control]

Here is our Sport Touring "brick"

:twofinger

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727845-fort_bragg2.jpg

[juicedaddy]

Here's my Sprint ST

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727873-102703.jpg

[budman]

Here is mine..no bags on it...yet.

Compared to the Ducati this is luxury!

:smoking

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727916-spawn__2.jpg

[prolixly]

Cannon Beach, OR on the return leg of San Francisco-Seattle-San Francisco.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727924-oregon_coast.jpg

[budman]

Hanging at Salt Point on Highway one....

Me,L8braker and fastConk.

:smoking

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727926-ssaltpoint1.jpg

[Dopesick]

thank god.. it's about time we get a sport touring area!!! I'm tired of hearing the stunna'z I'm tired of hearing the racers... I just want to ride.....
1987 Honda VFR 700 F2 Interceptor
RC-26E Engine(700cc V4)
K&N Filter Chager
One Tooth different front and rear sprockets for lower cruising rpm

http://www.angelfire.com/ca/Chris69/images/VFR/87VFR700F2.jpg

[morthrane]

Here's the YZF-RT1 courtesy of wicked weenie's camera :D

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/047/612/694618-dsc00710.jpg

Ick, look at all that mud! :cry :( :cry :laughing

[V4]

here's my pic....

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/728657-tour-pic.jpg

[wakked1]

HW 160 in the central valley.. who needs hard luggage?

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/728702-st-1.jpg

[wakked1]

One more :)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/728704-st-2.jpg

[highlander]

Here's our action shot doing close to triple digits coming back from the FJR Western Owners meeting,,, flashing the peace sign:thumbup

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/728712-west_meet_home_run.jpg

[donoman]

MAN the rake is long on that FJR1300, it must really be a stable riding rig eh? I'm sorta jealous. No ST1300 owners on BARF???

[V4]

Originally posted by donoman
MAN the rake is long on that FJR1300, it must really be a stable riding rig eh? I'm sorta jealous. No ST1300 owners on BARF???

I really like the FJR1300 but after the motorcycle show, I want the ST1300...

[Tom2]

my lil baby.. 2k3 kawi

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/729638-mvc-025s.jpg

[yzsofst]

i dont have any pics on this comp. but here is a thread to my last longer ride....

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40019&perpage=15&highlight=long%20ride&pagenumber=1

(not 56k friendly)

[little-al]

Don't have any trip pics handy.... but here's an old pic of the bike in the back yard after a bath :p


It's not a very good photo ...sorry about the "red eye" :laughing

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/730174-2002_v11_lemans_by_roses.jpg

[wakked1]

Originally posted by little-al
Don't have any trip pics handy.... but here's an old pic of the bike in the back yard after a bath :p


It's not a very good photo ...sorry about the "red eye" :laughing



Purdy..... :cool

[budman]

Agreed...nice red eye :thumbup

:smoking

[loco]

Wow, some cool shots. Some of you have some long legs. Here's mine:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/731119-lassen.jpg

[acme rider]

My new baby. And it will never ask for money, I'll never have to send it to college and it always goes where I want it to go... so far :-)

http://www.acmedigital.us/jacks_vfr_01.jpg

[Sidewalk]

I need a pic with my saddle bags:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/731510-temp_031.jpg

[Sidewalk]

40 minutes later :laughing

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/731515-temp_035.jpg

[pashnit]

Acme- :welcome !!! You've come to the right place!! Great lookin' bike! :thumbup

[highlander]

Originally posted by V4
I really like the FJR1300 but after the motorcycle show, I want the ST1300...

Ya need to get on some of the ST boards and read there problemo's!!

Do they still make those antiques?:laughing

[V4]

Originally posted by highlander
Ya need to get on some of the ST boards and read there problemo's!!

Do they still make those antiques?:laughing

yep, I read the problems the ST13s are having....handling woe's, overheating, charging problems, and one guy who's gas cap wouldn't open up....

At least Honda finally made a bike with personality for a change......:laughing

But I still like the ST1300 but by the time I can afford one, Im sure Honda will figure out how to get that problematic gas cap to open...the other stuff, Honda will address the old problems by giving newer ones....:p

[Boba]

I used to go touring w/my old '82 CB750F SS.

I can't wait to get my new (to me) bike out there - it rides like a Cadillac on the freeway :)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/732049-90cbr1000f.jpg

[lefty]

Loco- We have the same tank bag!! I love my Wolfman XL, but I have had zero luck getting them to contact me. I need straps and they never call me back, I want to buy some of their other soft saddlebags, but they kinda piss me off, by never replying to my calls/emails.
Here's another pic of my new baby, on the way home from Yosemite..

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/732116-yosemite-kawipac2.jpg

[lefty]

Did you guys see the innovative "Tie-down" straps that they were selling at the m/c show? They seemed really cool, because you could REALLY cinch them down tight, and I always worry that I'm going to reach back behind me and my pack will be gone...
what do you guys use?
The person with the SV650 (I forgot your name), how in the hell did you hold your BIG backpack on your bike?

[Nelson]

At Silver lake on a Sierra pass, 88 I think.

Lefty:
I bought some straps last year at the San mateo show. They work great. I still use two nets in addition because it keeps my stuff from wobbling around.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/732577-hwy_88_-_silver_lake.jpg

[Spurber]

September in Yosemite during a 4-day tour of Norcal's twisties.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/732850-sean.jpg

[PowderdToastMan]

this might be a good thread to STICKY !?

[madkiwi]

Here is my baby on a trip to Portland 2 years ago. That is Mt Shasta in the background.

http://home.pacbell.net/madkiwi/rftour.jpg

madkiwi

[loco]

Originally posted by lefty

The person with the SV650 (I forgot your name), how in the hell did you hold your BIG backpack on your bike?
Amazingly, all it takes is two tie downs compressing in either direction (you can see them if you look closely, they're blue). That rig holds everything needed to survive both on the bike and off for months!

[Spurber]

Originally posted by Outta Control
Here is our Sport Touring "brick"

:twofinger

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/727845-fort_bragg2.jpg


It looks like you SO is wearing a Stadler jacket. "Spurbette" just got hers and loves it because it has a lot of protection but it's still classy and doesn't give her "boy chest". It ain't cheap though.

... does your SO like it?

[flynbmw]

Sonora Pass, late May '03. The pass had opened less than a week before this picture... Look more "tigger" ears...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/734566-harold_and_jean-sonora_pass_resize.jpg

[Outta Control]

Originally posted by Spurber
It looks like you SO is wearing a Stadler jacket. "Spurbette" just got hers and loves it because it has a lot of protection but it's still classy and doesn't give her "boy chest". It ain't cheap though.

... does your SO like it?

Natalie loves her Stadler Limit. And I am not just saying cause of our association, but for over 5 years we wore Motoport jacket (I am wearing one) and we knew that in the event of a spill we'd be in big trouble. :wow We figure the cost for the jacket will decrease the amount of injuries that we may acquire. At the Expo show the Limit jackets were $350! That was a deal, but I have my "bling" TransAir jacket for tour riding so no matching Limit jacket for me.

Alvin

[Nelson]

Originally posted by lefty
Did you guys see the innovative "Tie-down" straps that they were selling at the m/c show? They seemed really cool, because you could REALLY cinch them down tight, and I always worry that I'm going to reach back behind me and my pack will be gone...
what do you guys use?
The person with the SV650 (I forgot your name), how in the hell did you hold your BIG backpack on your bike?

These guys were there last year. The stuff works very well.

http://www.rokstraps.com/index2.html

[pashnit]

Posted more than one:

Pics of my new Hayabusa here (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51023)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/741616-northsouth11busa.jpg

[Sidewalk]

Here is a better one. The silver on my suit is actually the reflective material in my suit. The flash lit it all up.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/742564-temp_005.jpg

[PapaDuc]

Here's my Yellow ST2 on 88 near Kirkwood, on my way to Reno Street Vibrations 2003, 2 Ducatis and 8 Harleys in the group.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/742709-streetvib2003_001.jpg

[never2old]

Colorado

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/744424-mvc-107f.jpg

[never2old]

Yellowstone

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/744427-mvc-123f.jpg

[never2old]

Waterton Glacier National Park

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/744439-waterton.jpg

[never2old]

Zion National Park

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/744449-zion_national_park.jpg

[never2old]

Couldn't get my bike in this shot but you gotta do Bear Tooth Pass

Oops I forgot the picture.

[never2old]

OK Bear Tooth Pass

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/744476-bear.jpg

[never2old]

If you're interested you can find more here.

http://community.webshots.com/user/bornlucky

[soniq]

never2old...Wow...nice! I coudn't do Bear Tooth though...vertigo would get the better of me.

[Ezekiel]

never2old, those are some amazing pics! Where is bear tooth pass located? That's a cool picture of Zion, that one and other pictures I've seen make me want to visit!

[budman]

Awesome stuff :thumbup

Looks like never2old has been...uhum..around the block :teeth

:smoking

[never2old]

Originally posted by Ezekiel
never2old, those are some amazing pics! Where is bear tooth pass located? That's a cool picture of Zion, that one and other pictures I've seen make me want to visit!

Beartooth Pass is just a few miles east of Yellowstone National Park on hwy 212 heading toward Billings Montana. There is some incredible scenery out there for sure. I really like Utah between St. George and Moab there’s several national parks to visit. The rock formations and colors are incredible. This tour lasted 14 days and covered 5,413 miles. I managed to do it on one set of Bridgstone 010's. In 2001 I managed to get 6,118 miles out of a set of 010's on a similar tour. When touring tires last me twice as long as they do hiting the canyons around home.

[morthrane]

Glacier park? Damn...

I want to go back there, and ride that crazy road out of the park. What's it called... something like the road to the sun. NUTS!

[Outta Control]

Like Solis stated.... Sport Touring Rulez :toothless

[never2old]

Originally posted by morthrane
Glacier park? Damn...

I want to go back there, and ride that crazy road out of the park. What's it called... something like the road to the sun. NUTS!

Your close, it's called "Highway To The Sun". I first did it on a bicycle tour in 1995.

[donoman]

I want a land missle...
I want a CBR 1100XX

[Tom2]

in daylight

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/749301-mvc-040s.jpg

[pashnit]

On the FJ1200... Self Portrait



http://www.pashnit.com/pics/road2/8-NevadaStance.jpg

[little-al]

A more recent photo with several modifications in process...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/754034-11-22-2003_002.jpg

[pashnit]

Al, that Corbin looks sweet! And very hand made? You had that made in Hollister? How much did it run? The more I look at that bike- the more amazing it looks!

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/zx11d/corbinseat5.jpg

[Leonard]

Cool thread. Neat pictures and some funny comments.

Here is a picture of the mighty RC51 sports touring machine at Redrock Canyon on 395 near Mojave. With its hard mounted rearset pegs, clipon bars, thinly padded seat and thumping motor the RC51 delivers the full riding experience on long road trips.

I want to hit the road again. Where is my electric vest now that I need it?

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/754074-redr.jpg

[little-al]

Originally posted by pashnit
Al, that Corbin looks sweet! And very hand made? You had that made in Hollister? How much did it run? The more I look at that bike- the more amazing it looks!

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/zx11d/corbinseat5.jpg

Thanks for the kind comments Tim :)

Yeah, I had it made down in Hollister the Summer before last. As I had written somewhere else, there really isn't any substitute for having Corbin make a seat "custom" for you if one has the opportunity to make it to one of their factory showrooms. And in my case, it was the only option, as they don't "officially" make a seat for the 2002+ V11 Sport varieties(i.e. Le Mans, Scura, Naked, etc). But if they can get a donor bike, hopefully that will be addressed one day.

Unfortunately, I've heard various degrees of varying customer satisfaction when ordering the "generic" fit Corbin for one's bike mail-order. But having it make on-site seems to be an almost guaranteed success.

I can't recall exactly what I paid for the seat, but it wasn't anymore than the standard pricing. In fact, if I recall, I actually got a small discount because they put a tiny scratch on the tank under the seat.

All in all, it was about $275 or something like that I think.

But yeah, the bike has evolved quite a bit in the last year:

- Heated Grips(currently Hot-Grips, but changing to Dual-Stars)
- Powerlet outlet in fairing
- Formotion clock/thermometer
- Mike Rich "Stage II" ported heads (www.cookedgooose.org)
- TiN Valves and new guides(Stock MG V11 valves have a known wear issue)
- Dual-plugs
- Jet-Hot coated exhausts(should reduce heat around legs a bit)
- PC-IIIusb
- Leo Vince exhaust
- Stucchi crossover
- Ohlins front forks
- Wake your neighbors FIAM horns :teeth
- various cosmetic thing-a-ma-jigs that don't really matter to anyone but myself :P

Coming this Winter:

The engine is coming apart for a warranty replacement of the cases due to the factory "crinkle coat" failing prematurely on 2002 bikes. While we are "in there" I thought I get some other work done... why not :cool

- Higher pressure fuel-pressure regulator(3.5bar, instead of 3bar OEM since I've opened up the intake and exhausts)
- High-comp pistons(different shape to retard detonation issues with OEM)
- Carillo conn-rods(much lighter)
- Ti push-rods(yeah, you heard it right PUSHRODS, remember this bike is "old tech" :laughing )
- New cam and corresponding valve springs
- And the crank/rotating-bits will need to be rebalanced.

Other than the parts' costs, after talking it over with my dealer, most of this should be "free" as almost all of these parts are coming apart/out anyway under warranty with the engine case swap. So I thought this might be the best opportunity.

I'm also getting an Ohlins rear shock, with the remotely adjustable preload.

Then get me some Hepco bags, and I should be "set" for a long time for any other mods, etc.

If I can get 90-ish HP at the rear wheel, I'll be satisfied. I have around 84-86 now(depending on the phase of the moon :laughing ) and around 64ft/lbs of pretty flat torque delivery.


...when I'm finished, I'm hoping to have the equivalent HP as just two of your cylinders! :laughing

al


P.S.

You may notice that the front rim is polished around the edge, while the rear is not. Well, that is a result of my ham-fisted removal of the front wheel and brakes... and knackering up the finish on the rim :wow So, I thought, "...hey, I always dug the polished rim edges on a Speed Triple I saw one time way back." :p So I just stripped off the paint along the damaged edges, and it looks pretty good... and it's easy as pie too. So since I need to pull the rear wheel in a week or so to check some lubrication issues, I'll probably strip it's edge to match. Hey, why not? :laughing

[pashnit]

Al - pm'd ya. http://www.pashnit.com/backgrounds/emoticons/barf3.gif

[DMc]

My Beauties:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/757002-dscn1137.jpg

[pashnit]

Danny, how old? About 3? Looks about time for a sidecar! http://www.pashnit.com/backgrounds/emoticons/wink2.gif

[DMc]

side car schmide car, She'll have her own wheels before I know it.:green
Yea, she just turned 3.

[pashnit]

Gotta start 'em early. We bought my 2 1/2 yr old the battery powered Harley this year for Christmas- I think she's going to go nuts when she see's it. We had to pull her kicking and screaming off the the demo one at Toys-R-Us! :laughing

[DMc]

That sounds like a great toy. Might be one in our family soon. Maybe we can get them into a race;)

[Focker]

Finally got a few photos of the ST4s. Didn't put the bags on but it does have the Zero Gravity windshield. Enjoy :)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/757641-duc2.jpg

[Jerrykap]

Here's my mug and ride for the Rouge's gallery.

Wishing you all a great holiday season. :cool

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/759296-sonora_pass_10.9.02_small.jpg

[lfrc322]

this one be mine... looks just like the one in the picture

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/760412-vfr800_=_.jpg

[ryanb]

Here's mine, loaded with bags & ready to go:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/761753-falco_bags.jpg

[PapaDuc]

Can anyone find the Yellow ducati :teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/763912-streetvibrations2003h2.jpg

[yzsofst]

this is the reason i got a bike

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/763944-p8120076hwy36_-_lassen_nat__l_park.jpg

[F4iChic]

mine :teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/763989-134942-dscf0223.jpg

[grantrobarts]

Mine's on the right. 1994 R1100RS.

http://www.robarts.net/pictures/3.jpg

Replacing the tires =)

http://www.robarts.net/pictures/gkrbike.jpg

[SilverBird]

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Dec/20031235994487005921129.jpg

Highway 199 (formerly 666) in AZ

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Dec/20031235173582866231891.jpg

Monument valley, bike was a rental at that point.


Hugo

[Boba]

Wendy,

What's up with the VFR? Did you always have it or have you mellowed a bit since the last Mines ride?

Well, it's the same color as the CBR so maybe no one will notice. :teeth

Bob

[Spurber]

Originally posted by SilverBird


Highway 199 (formerly 666) in AZ

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Dec/20031235173582866231891.jpg

Monument valley

Ooooooh!
What's this road like?:martian

[SilverBird]

Originally posted by Spurber
Ooooooh!
What's this road like?:martian


- Highway 191/devil's highway (not 199 as I stated):
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=M7tNO.p_0TqT&csz=morenci%2C+AZ&country=us

Deadliest road per miles travelled in the US. High altitude twisties (a bit of gravel every now and then), some nice sweepers, no cops, nothing, goes from nowhere to nowhere - surrearl plateau at the top. As good it gets.

- Monument valley: the road is boring - unless you go warp - but the scenery is gorgeous.

Hugo

[soniq]

Das Strom

http://www.pbase.com/image/24103052.jpg

[F4iChic]

Originally posted by Boba
Wendy,

What's up with the VFR? Did you always have it or have you mellowed a bit since the last Mines ride?

Well, it's the same color as the CBR so maybe no one will notice. :teeth

Bob

Yo Bob

long time no hear/see :teeth

ah, the VFR. Nope, I don't have it any more. I bought it as my second bike, and quickly realized it was prolly one of the more stupid decisions I had made in a long time. (trying to graduate from a Virago 535 to a VFR with my skillset was impossible). But I did love the bike, she was waaaaay too big and heavy for me tho. So I sold her, courtesy of Donoman finding me a lead :thumbup

but still, I just wanted to join in a thread cos I am feeling left out at the moment :cry

hope to see you soon

w

[morthrane]

If Infrandom does sport touring rides on an F4i, you have no excuse :)

[livetoride]

well here's my baby...
Have not had the chance to pull the long ride yet..
Next summer we are doing a 4 day trip up the coast to Oregon.
gotta love highway 1

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/780575-rf900r.jpg

[floorguy724]

Here's mine: I now have the front wheel polished:teeth and an OEM trunk. Hopefully Santa will bring me the OEM saddle bags for x-mas (crosses fingers)!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/p51f99bb68aa58db579241a5f7e5704dd/fc485e2a.jpg

[pashnit]

Oh sweet mama, Lord have mercy !! Tourin' on the busa!

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/mybusa/BackSide-SutterCreek-lrg2.jpg

[pashnit]

Another- My first real sport-touring ride on the new busa.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/785652-larsenshot1a.jpg

[never2old]

Originally posted by pashnit
Oh sweet mama, Lord have mercy !! Tourin' on the busa!

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/mybusa/BackSide-SutterCreek-lrg2.jpg

Hey Tim, why doesn't that plate say PASHNIT :confused

[pashnit]

Originally posted by never2old
Hey Tim, why doesn't that plate say PASHNIT :confused

Because when I sold my ZX-11, I wasn't smart enough to know I had to go to the DMV and pay some $$ to reserve/hold the plate. There was a gap in between the two bikes in buying this one and when I went to get new plates, that plate was now taken. :cry Pretty stupid on my part, but it never even occured to me I need to do something like that. So if you see some schmuck with my plate, tell em I said Hi. :twofinger This plate came with the bike. It works, and the 'pashnit' moniker has become so well known in motorcycling circles, that it's taken on a life of its own!

[selong]

1999 F4. Givi hard bags all around. UK Imported Fit kit.
Centerstand from the UK
National Cycle Screen (highly recommended)
Powerlet plugs front and rear for power and warmth.
Cycle computer for all the IronButt stats.
Corbin for the rump.
Throttle lock for the hand.

Archos Mp3 in the tank bag for the mind....

Bag tops and tail now silver to match.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/786452-gold_rush_run.jpg

[Biff Malibu]

http://homepage.mac.com/biffmalibu/.Pictures/Slide%20Shows/Public/Image-D3C282ECD0EC11D7.jpg Shot of the bike at Crate lake last Summer on a west coast tour.
Biff...

[never2old]

I love Crater Lake, this was taken on a Western States tour in 01.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/786677-crater_lake2.jpg

[pashnit]

Maybe we should start a Crater Lake thread! :laughing

http://www.pashnit.com/30days/30pics/craterventure.jpg

[never2old]

I'd like to have a dollar for every picture taken overlooking Crater Lake :laughing

[pashnit]

Originally posted by jim5150
This is My Ride on the the way to the San Jaun Ilands.
The photo was taken on forest Service Rd1. in Ca


Forest Service Road 1 ??? Wow, not many people even know about that one. Any more pics of the road? BTW, was it pretty easy to pull the front wheel off the ground? :laughing

http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/SouthForkMtnRd.htm

[soniq]

Jim, that FZR is sweet. I'm drooling!

[jim5150]

why yes I do have more! the first two are from 3 years ago in june.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/799858-0dsc014313.jpg

[jim5150]

more

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/799860-0dsc01423111.jpg

[jim5150]

Ohhh yes it is so easy to bring up the front.
the next photos are from last year in July.:cool

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/799863-fs_roadone_047.jpg

[jim5150]

:cool

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/799865-fs_roadone_059.jpg

[jim5150]

:cool

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/799866-fsroadone_057.jpg

[deaconblues]

geez you guys... I'm gonna have to put money down on a Givi set for the FZ now.

(pic taken on Hwy 88 - Carson Lake i believe... )

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/800732-dcn-sierra.jpg

[Sheriff Sarah]

I tour with both my bikes, the Beemer for longer distances. Here's my Monster at Big Sur on the way down to Song Dog Ranch.

http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/Sarah76/big_sur2.JPG

And here's my Beemer at Avila Hot Springs this Christmas, mine is the one to my left, the cute one...

http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/Sarah76/Avila_cabin.JPG

And again, the Beemer out of gas on HWY 25 heading home from Mercy Hot Springs, day two of our Christmas Hot Spring Tour

http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/Sarah76/OutOfGas.JPG

I have tons of pics of both bikes and my trips here:
http://www.ducatimonster.org/cgi-bin/ImageFolio3/imageFolio.cgi?direct=DML_Member_Bikes/Sarah76&img=0

I am looking forward to this year's season. First trip for me will be Death Valley in February. See you all out there!;)

[Mad_turk]

Originally posted by Sheriff Sarah
I tour with both my bikes, the Beemer for longer distances. Here's my Monster at Big Sur on the way down to Song Dog Ranch.


I am looking forward to this year's season. First trip for me will be Death Valley in February. See you all out there!;)
I like blondes....:laughing
Here is me somewhere in Oregon by John day past summer.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/804676-ned3.jpg.jpg

[Sheriff Sarah]

Originally posted by jim5150
Sara what day are you leaving to go to Death Valley? The club I am in is leaving on Thursday the 12th We are going to stop over in Bakersfield, before we head to the Valley. Your welcome if you like?

jim:Port

We will be riding down on Friday..riding back on Monday. What club are you speaking of..Norcal or Airheads? I've been there the past three years with Norcal, but they don't like us anymore. The AARRRGGHHH Riders are too rowdy:cool So I reserved my own sites for my buds. Jim...do I know you?

[Sheriff Sarah]

Originally posted by Mad_turk
I like blondes....:laughing
Here is me somewhere in Oregon by John day past summer.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/804676-ned3.jpg.jpg

Hey dude..FYYFF!!

http://www.geocities.com/bgirl756/Beemer1.jpg

[Spurber]

This picture rocks!

Welcome to BARF!

ps... if that guy ever leaves that shirt lying around i'm f'ing stealing it! :laughing


http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/Sarah76/tn_BigSurFinger.JPG

...crud, i can't make it any bigger.

[Mad_turk]

Originally posted by Spurber
This picture rocks!

Welcome to BARF!

ps... if that guy ever leaves that shirt lying around i'm f'ing stealing it! :laughing


http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/Sarah76/tn_BigSurFinger.JPG[/IMG]

...crud, i can't make it any bigger.
Dude,
I thinks it is this dudes...ha ha hahhhhhaaaahhhaaa

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/805262-fyyffhelmet.jpg

[Bubba]

Here's a picture of my favortie sport-touring bike taken near Mexico.

AARRGGGHHH!

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/807195-101_0120.jpg

[metlchip]

Here's mine, out for an evening ride in the Napa Valley.
I wonder, does "Powerful Emotions" loose something in translation?:wtf

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/813830-cagiva.jpg

[Slowest_One]

here is mine off Highway 1:teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/838368-st.jpg

[DMc]

Originally posted by SlowestOne
here is mine off Highway 1:teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/838368-st.jpg
Hay Mike,
That's sweet. When did you get that fine machine? When ya bringin it to Marin?:)

[Slowest_One]

Hi Danny,

got it just a couple weeks ago. ill be down Saturday. Lucas Valley, right?:teeth

[DMc]

Yea, 8 in the friggin morn. Bring your bun warmers!;)

[Slowest_One]

Originally posted by DMcTriumph
Yea, 8 in the friggin morn. Bring your bun warmers!;)

i know:( ill be there. cya!

[Inky]

Here's my ride.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/845238-saint_120303.jpg

[DMc]

Originally posted by Inky
Here's my ride.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/845238-saint_120303.jpg
HAy Inky,
You've got great taste in bikes!:p

[Inky]

Originally posted by DMcTriumph
HAy Inky,
You've got great taste in bikes!:p Why thank you! I think I've seen you on the 101 before. Blue Sprint, right? With bags?

[DMc]

No, that's not me.
Mine is just like yours;)

[thorick]

Here's my sporty-tour bike.
CBR + Beetle Bags + Heli-Bars + GIVI Shield..
hmmm.. had it been available at the time, maybe
I would've gotten an FJR instead !

At Tehachapi Pass in Dec, on the hunt for warmer climes
in Arizona (I didn't find them on this particular trip !).

yow...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/846434-tehachapi_1_small.jpg

[Inky]

Originally posted by DMcTriumph
No, that's not me.
Mine is just like yours;) Oh well, I'm sure I'll see you one day!

[DanZX9R]

My toy for the mountians

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/846555-dan_at_coast.jpg

[nedro]

Am I the only one on this site with an ST1300?

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/847031-st1300.jpg

[harring10]

Originally posted by F4iChic
mine :teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/763989-134942-dscf0223.jpg

I thought you sold the VFR???

If you still have it, how many miles are on it now? and, do you want to sell it now?

K -

[harring10]

Here's our sport tourer!

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/853585-p2080004.jpg

[Balistx]

My bike for short commutes.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/856156-ferr.jpg

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by thorick
Here's my sporty-tour bike.
CBR + Beetle Bags + Heli-Bars + GIVI Shield..
hmmm.. had it been available at the time, maybe
I would've gotten an FJR instead !

At Tehachapi Pass in Dec, on the hunt for warmer climes
in Arizona (I didn't find them on this particular trip !).

yow...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/846434-tehachapi_1_small.jpg Geez, what happened to the guy on the bicycle who rear-ended you?? :laughing

Oh, and my sport-tourer is shown in my avatar... :laughing

[thorick]

Oh, that guy on the bicycle ? He landed on my back and I
carried him to AZ :-)

Cool yellow paint on that Seca 650 BTW..

[acme rider]

I finally got some bags for my bike and all ready to make a trip at the end of February from San Francisco down to Los Angeles. Will post pictures from the trip.

http://www.acmedigital.us/collections/2004_sport-tourer/large/st01.jpg

Also have a fender removal kit

[harring10]

Acme -

Nice ride! Now that you have the bags the next mod MUST be some tunes - as in Staintunes! They sound awesome.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/869244-p2170003.jpg

[harring10]

I'm bored.

The first pic I put up of the wife's VFR was pretty weak - so I figure... Here's a better one!

:teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/869249-p2170001.jpg

[Slowest_One]

Originally posted by harring10
I'm bored.

The first pic I put up of the wife's VFR was pretty weak - so I figure... Here's a better one!

:teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/869249-p2170001.jpg




very nice!:teeth

[Sidewalk]

Originally posted by acme rider
I finally got some bags for my bike and already to make a trip at the end of February from San Francisco down to Los Angeles. Will post pictures from the trip.

http://www.acmedigital.us/collections/2004_sport-tourer/large/st01.jpg

Also have a fender removal kit Damn dude, you don't mes around!

I just took my saddle bags for my trip to Riverside (I5 down, 1/101 back up). :D

[EXCESSS]

Me and my bike about 2 weeks ago on a BARF Yosemite ride. I've taken this BMW on several 7-10 day trips. Use the hard bags and a rear bag. Have strapped on the tent and sleeping bag for camping also.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/878140-yosemite.jpg

[zefflyn]

Nice bike,EXCESSS! You are an inspiration!

Here's my handlebar'd TL, without the tailbags. If you look close, you can see the super shiny strip of flatness on the aging rear tire.

http://www.nerdherd.com/images/MikesBikes/tl-side.JPG

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by zefflyn
Nice bike,EXCESSS! You are an inspiration!

Here's my handlebar'd TL, without the tailbags. If you look close, you can see the super shiny strip of flatness on the aging rear tire.

http://www.nerdherd.com/images/MikesBikes/tl-side.JPG
Yikes, don't have to look close to see the shine:laughing Seat looks nice and comfy-will have to think about getting one of those!
Get a new tire and get goin' on a looooong trip! :)

[harring10]

Good point excess -

Generally speaking the 'square tire' syndrom is not what you're after!

Great bike the TL - I think Givi makes hard bags for this.

Anybody here going to the west coast regional meetin in Eureka in May?

K -

[zefflyn]

Actually, I just got the bike back from Hare Racing on Sat, it spent two weeks there getting backrubs, new Pirelli Diablo tires (so I can send in my receipt and get a free front tire!). The suspension was sent over to Lindemann for new springs and oil and stuff, and the Ohlins shock I bought almost a year ago was finally installed. They tuned it all up, and now it runs and handles like it did 50,000 miles ago!

I was checking out that Givi luggage, too. Right now, I use a groovy tail sack that attaches to the Suzuki luggage points, but after a good ride in the rain, (like today and yesterday) the bag catches all kinds of crap that gets flicked up from the rear tire. I'm betting that hard luggage would keep my stuff clean, inside, without having to seperately waterproof-pack everything. Easy!

[harring10]

Zeff -

Sounds like you've got a killer TL there. The diablos are great! Ohlins Rocks! Who cares 50k miles? Get a new speedo!! J/K ;)

Hard bags are nice. Givi has some pretty cool set ups. The neat thing about their system is, you can take the hard bags off and carry them like luggage! If it takes you longer than 5 seconds to get them off it's because you have no thumbs - in which case it might take 6 seconds!

Hard bags with bag liners is a nice way to go, that way, once you get to wherever - you just pull the liner and Voila! You're on your way. Plus it's another buffer in case water gets in the case.

Anyhow, great bike! Enjoy :cool

Kev -


Originally posted by zefflyn
Actually, I just got the bike back from Hare Racing on Sat, it spent two weeks there getting backrubs, new Pirelli Diablo tires (so I can send in my receipt and get a free front tire!). The suspension was sent over to Lindemann for new springs and oil and stuff, and the Ohlins shock I bought almost a year ago was finally installed. They tuned it all up, and now it runs and handles like it did 50,000 miles ago!

I was checking out that Givi luggage, too. Right now, I use a groovy tail sack that attaches to the Suzuki luggage points, but after a good ride in the rain, (like today and yesterday) the bag catches all kinds of crap that gets flicked up from the rear tire. I'm betting that hard luggage would keep my stuff clean, inside, without having to seperately waterproof-pack everything. Easy!

[zefflyn]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
Yikes, don't have to look close to see the shine:laughing Seat looks nice and comfy-will have to think about getting one of those!
Get a new tire and get goin' on a looooong trip! :)

Hey, any time you want to try the seat out, let me know! Dublin's just over the hill from my place!

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by zefflyn
Hey, any time you want to try the seat out, let me know! Dublin's just over the hill from my place!

Ahh, yes, Castro Valley. Used to be my childhood playground (grandma lived there). Let's go ride..anytime! :) Is the seat worth the price??

[zefflyn]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
Is the seat worth the price??

:blush It will be if it gets your attention! ;)

[Sidewalk]

My wife and our bikes on our way back up the Coast on the 1/101.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/886286-bikes_on_1_taking_a_break__rear_.jpg

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by zefflyn
:blush It will be if it gets your attention! ;)

:wow Cute....however, takes more than a seat to get my attention! What else you got?!! :laughing :laughing

[lfrc322]

candle light gets my vote ;)

[DanZX9R]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
:wow Cute....however, takes more than a seat to get my attention! What else you got?!! :laughing :laughing
<<<<------ waiting on sidelines with popcorn for answer!!!

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by lfrc322
candle light gets my vote ;)

You guys are cracking me up! :p

[harring10]

Excess...

If only I were single, then I could REALLY sound pathetic! :barf

I'll leave it to the young guys!

Now. As for riding - check out the West Coast Regional ride coming up in May - that may be a fun one for you and your friends to attend.

Regards,

K-

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by harring10
Excess...

If only I were single, then I could REALLY sound pathetic! :barf

I'll leave it to the young guys!

Now. As for riding - check out the West Coast Regional ride coming up in May - that may be a fun one for you and your friends to attend.

Regards,

K-
Bring on the boys!! :laughing :laughing
Ok, If I must be serious.....harring, just checked out the link to the ride. Looks interesting! I am going on a Grand Canyon trip on the 24th-27th and then straight back to a BMW Rally on the 28th-31st. Maybe I should just make it a marathon bike week and go to the West Coast thing too!! Thanks for the info!

[thorick]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
I am going on a Grand Canyon trip on the 24th-27th and then straight back to a BMW Rally on the 28th-31st. Maybe I should just make it a marathon bike week and go to the West Coast thing too!! Thanks for the info!

Grand Canyon -> BMW Rally -> ?

Hoowee... you're hardcore. That's cool !

[harring10]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
Hey harring, just checked out the link to the ride. Looks interesting! I am going on a Grand Canyon trip on the 24th-27th and then straight back to a BMW Rally on the 28th-31st. Maybe I should just make it a marathon bike week and go to the West Coast thing too!! Thanks for the info!

No maybes about it :wtf

It should be a fun ride combined with some really nice/fun people.

Food for thought.

Now, don't let that bidding war die down... Not with so many youngsters pining (sp?) for you at once :cool

Take care -

K -

[thorick]

Originally posted by Sidewalk
My wife and our bikes on our way back up the Coast on the 1/101.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/886286-bikes_on_1_taking_a_break__rear_.jpg

Is that a VTX in the picture by any chance ?

[lfrc322]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
Bring on the boys!! :laughing :laughing
Ok, If I must be serious.....

you want to play w/ boys.. you that desperate, don't let it be so...

and no seriousness allowed on barf unless you are riding or involved in political thread in the sink

[colmfmurphy]

Haven't ploughed thru all of the pages yet but...

I just put 2800 miles on this one. Picked it up in Nth Carolina and rode it back to Long Beach for shipping to my brother in Ireland. Kinda fun ride but I'd definitely be looking for a new seat. The stock one sucks big time. Otherwise, cool tourer, fast, great mpg, cool detachable bags, adjustable windshield is really good option, only needs a sound system to be really good for the long trips...

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by lfrc322
you want to play w/ boys.. you that desperate, don't let it be so...

and no seriousness allowed on barf unless you are riding or involved in political thread in the sink


No, no....never desperate... just having a bit of fun after being "involved" for way too many years!
Ok, ok, figure of speech.....I call everyone "boy"....Bring on the men-is that better? :teeth
Are you tryin' to tell me that you are stepping up as the "man" of the bunch??:wow

[harring10]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
No, no....never desperate... just having a bit of fun after being "involved" for way too many years!
Ok, ok, figure of speech.....I call everyone "boy"....Bring on the men-is that better? :teeth

Well said chicky!

Give em hell ;)

K -

[colmfmurphy]

ok, this should be the pics...

H:\DCIM\100TOSHI\PDR_0034.JPG

[Sidewalk]

Originally posted by thorick
Is that a VTX in the picture by any chance ? Its the Shadow Aero Honda just rereleased.

[colmfmurphy]

ok, so how does one get the photo into the body of a message?

~tia

[harring10]

Tia -

I just follow the instructions :(

But wait a minute!

Tia? and you ride a Goldwing???

Mahvelous! I would really like to see that picture now :cool

K -

[colmfmurphy]

What the hell are they for?

oh, maybe they're for idiots like me, huh??:p

ok, I clicked on the [IMG] thingy, got all the "stuff", still can't figure it out...:cry

[thorick]

Originally posted by Sidewalk
Its the Shadow Aero Honda just rereleased.

Rereleased (?) Looks like a brand new one, congrats in order !
I have a '98 Shadow Spirit that I just adore... (I guess the topic is straying a bit from the Sporty Tour realm.....)

[harring10]

Originally posted by thorick
Rereleased (?) Looks like a brand new one, congrats in order !
I have a '98 Shadow Spirit that I just adore... (I guess the topic is straying a bit from the Sporty Tour realm.....)

As long as it contains women and bikes I'm cool with it ;)

Hope that doesn't sound to lopsided. I mean cars are ok too!

K -

[Sidewalk]

Originally posted by thorick
Rereleased (?) Looks like a brand new one, congrats in order !
I have a '98 Shadow Spirit that I just adore... (I guess the topic is straying a bit from the Sporty Tour realm.....) I think the model line died in '99, and then came back for '04. My wife was having a hard time finding the bike she wanted, until she sat on this one.

She decided that instant, and ordered it right on the spot (different colors then the one on the showroom floor).

[zefflyn]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
:wow Cute....however, takes more than a seat to get my attention! What else you got?!! :laughing :laughing

:love I can tell that you are a refined woman, who judges a man by more than just a flashy seat and bald tires!! :loco

I think I'm outta my league! :cry

[thorick]

Originally posted by harring10

....
Hope that doesn't sound to lopsided. I mean cars are ok too!

K -


For me the car would have to be something special...
On the other hand, I seem to have this affliction in which I've never seen a motorcycle that I didn't like :-)

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by thorick
For me the car would have to be something special...
On the other hand, I seem to have this affliction in which I've never seen a motorcycle that I didn't like :-) You have obviously never seen a Harley. Or the CB750A Hondamatic, a rolling abortion. :laughing

[thorick]

Originally posted by XJ650RJ
You have obviously never seen a Harley. Or the CB750A Hondamatic, a rolling abortion. :laughing

Oh, don't get me started !
I saw an ad a few weeks ago for a 750 Hondamatic,
but then there was the GT750
and the CB350F
and Z1 900 LTD
maybe I need a CX650
or ....

ah, but for want of garage space and uh.. $$$$ !

About Harleys.. I got my Shadow after the Harley dealer
laughed at me for thinking that I could just go there and get a Wide Glide (git in line !) :-)

[Mistyz]

http://www.universitysuperbikes.org/gallery/albums/album04/bikes1.jpg

[Sidewalk]

Originally posted by thorick
but then there was the GT750
I have a GT380 that I hope to get into riding condition someday :D

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by Sidewalk
I have a GT380 that I hope to get into riding condition someday :D Ride it out into a pasture, let's use it for target practice!!! :laughing :sniper

[thorick]

Originally posted by Sidewalk
I have a GT380 that I hope to get into riding condition someday :D

Cool ! Back in the day, when 'Ram Air' meant something else :-)

[Sidewalk]

Originally posted by thorick
Cool ! Back in the day, when 'Ram Air' meant something else :-) :laughing

Yep, and the funny thing is, I will still have an all air cooled armada (the Honda and the Isuzu are my wife's) :D

[lfrc322]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
No, no....never desperate... just having a bit of fun after being "involved" for way too many years!
Ok, ok, figure of speech.....I call everyone "boy"....Bring on the men-is that better? :teeth
Are you tryin' to tell me that you are stepping up as the "man" of the bunch??:wow

nothing wrong with having some fun after being "tied down" for however long it is.

Now that you mention it, yes, ill step forward as the "man" of the bunch, always up for a challenge.. when should I cook then? ;)

[harring10]

Originally posted by lfrc322
nothing wrong with having some fun after being "tied down" for however long it is.

Now that you mention it, yes, ill step forward as the "man" of the bunch, always up for a challenge.. when should I cook then? ;)

Man of what bunch? :bigbarf

Yeah? sure.

Good luck with that approach.

K -

[Boba]

Originally posted by colmfmurphy
ok, so how does one get the photo into the body of a message?

~tia

tia,

Here are the instructions you need. I ripped this from someone else in another thread (sorry). But it's so damn funny, I couldn't resist :laughing

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/888476-672542-barf_attachfile.gif

[vics]

http://www.whitepond.org/ibmw/k12_busa.jpg
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the Sport Touring portal; I-BMW.com (http://www.i-bmw.com)

[harring10]

Vic -

Oh so Nice.

Great picture by the way (nice resolution)

K -

[lfrc322]

Originally posted by harring10
Man of what bunch? :bigbarf

Yeah? sure.

Good luck with that approach.

K -

whatever works right?

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by harring10
Vic -

Oh so Nice.

Great picture by the way (nice resolution)

K -

I concur...very nice! My ex had a K1200 and I loved that thing! Some sportbike guys use to cap on him about it...until they got on the road with him. Very smooth and fast, not to mention great for long trips!

[harring10]

Originally posted by lfrc322
whatever works right?

Apologies. I should keep my trap shut.

At least you're putting a foot forward!

Before going for dinner - try a safe common interest thing - like an invite to a local group ride... People tend to be lest gaurded/nervous when they can get to know somebody in a neutral - non presure - group activity.

Then Dinner :laughing

I wasn't always married ! :cool

Best of luck - and don't let anybody discourage the effort!

K -

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by harring10
Apologies. I should keep my trap shut.

At least you're putting a foot forward!

Before going for dinner - try a safe common interest thing - like an invite to a local group ride... People tend to be lest gaurded/nervous when they can get to know somebody in a neutral - non presure - group activity.

Then Dinner :laughing

I wasn't always married ! :cool

Best of luck - and don't let anybody discourage the effort!

K -

You should start an advice column, Harring! :laughing

[harring10]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
I concur...very nice! My ex had a K1200 and I loved that thing! Some sportbike guys use to cap on him about it...until they got on the road with him. Very smooth and fast, not to mention great for long trips!

I rode a friend of mine's K1200RS very nice and very smooth like you said.

I really like those new K1200GTs except they really got brutal reviews (ground clearance, weight, mileage range etc). Hell with them I say.

If I could afford one I'd have one!

K -

[harring10]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
You should start an advice column, Harring! :laughing

Nice of you to say. Truth be told I'm a MUCH better armchair Quarterback.

If I were single today I'd be useless! I gots no rap!

I'd be like Russel Crowe in Beautiful Mind... "Can we just pretend we've said everything necessary to have $#%@#$% ??" I have to admit I thought that was hillarious!!

Of course it's always easy to give worldly advice to the young guys - since they're the ones risking embarrasment and rejection whilst I sit here typing!!

Maybe cupid was a married guy? :wtf

K -

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by harring10
Nice of you to say. But, truth be told I'm a MUCH better armchair Quarterback.

If I were single today I'd be useless! I gots no rap! I'd be like Russel Crowe in Beautiful Mind... "Can we just pretend we've said everything necessary to have $#%@#$% ??" I have to admit I thought that was hillarious!!

Of course it's always easy to give worldly advice to the young guys - since they're the ones risking embarrasment and rejection whilst I sit here typing!!

Maybe cupid was a married guy? :wtf

K -
That was a classic line from Beautiful Mind. I'm sure it has probably worked on a few women :laughing

"young guys"...if you think you are "older" at your age, you gotta change your mindset. I'm not too far behind you! Yikes!

[thorick]

Wow Vic.. a Hayabusa *and* a K-bike.. a dream...
I've always been partial to the copper/silver scheme, nice !

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by harring10
Vic -

Oh so Nice.

Great picture by the way (nice resolution)

K - Vics - I have to agree, very nice!! But I notice you're in Concord/Boston??? I don't see snow or snow tires on the bikes! Wassup wit dat, homie?? I've heard of conversion kits, where a ski gets mounted under the front tire and the rear tire is replaced with a paddle-tire, and outriggers go on the crash-points. Ever tried that?? :laughing

I lived over that way a few years back and I have to admit I rode my bike in snow & slush. Dumb, but bikes are always better than cages.

Welcome to BARFing, BTW!!

[harring10]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
That was a classic line from Beautiful Mind. I'm sure it has probably worked on a few women :laughing

"young guys"...if you think you are "older" at your age, you gotta change your mindset. I'm not too far behind you! Yikes!

Kind of you to say.

I figured you and lfr were in your mid-twenty's so that would put me in the older-than-you-guys range!

Besides.... it's not the years, it's the mileage :(!

K -

[EXCESSS]

Mid twenties? ummm..errrr....ok, we'll just go with that. Sounds good to me!!:p

[DanZX9R]

This is the best thread I have sceen in a while
a girl for once is controling the guys and every one is nice!!!

[harring10]

Originally posted by DanZX9R
This is the best thread I have sceen in a while
a girl for once is controling the guys and every one is nice!!!

More than nice - it almost seems like a mature thread :wtf

Give it time, someone will find a way to mess it all up!

K -

[thorick]

Originally posted by DanZX9R
This is the best thread I have sceen in a while
a girl for once is controling the guys and every one is nice!!!


yeah !!

[DanZX9R]

Originally posted by harring10
More than nice - it almost seems like a mature thread :wtf

Give it time, someone will find a way to mess it all up!

K -
:laughing :laughing :shhh :laughing

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by DanZX9R
This is the best thread I have sceen in a while
a girl for once is controling the guys and every one is nice!!!


:laughing Ohhhh, control is a nice thing!! I can smut the thread up a bit if you want. :laughing I only look innocent :angel

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
:laughing Ohhhh, control is a nice thing!! I can smut the thread up a bit if you want. :laughing I only look innocent :angel Geez, don't BASTARDIZE things now... No BUMPing...

Does that count as 'sexing things up'??

[DanZX9R]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
:laughing Ohhhh, control is a nice thing!! I can smut the thread up a bit if you want. :laughing I only look innocent :angel
Heck yes lets make this thread look like a normal thread bring on the SMUT:laughing :laughing :wow :laughing

[DanZX9R]

Hay Lefty where is your thread going?????

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by DanZX9R
Heck yes lets make this thread look like a normal thread bring on the SMUT:laughing :laughing :wow :laughing

:p I think I need a beer. :laughing

[Ezekiel]

It's going in a good direction if you ask me. Hot , single, blonde woman who goes on missions on her motorcycle. Too nice. I'd be hitting on her too if I thought I could even come close to handling her!

Please, continue the smutting up of this thread!

[harring10]

Like I said....

It was only a matter of time.

I'm slow witted and thereby require visual assistance for any 'smutting' up as we move forward.

Please be advised this is not applicable to my male compatriots as I require no visual assistance there.

However, if our female friends insist on swilling beer and smutting up the joint - I say proceed post haste.

K -

[DanZX9R]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
:p I think I need a beer. :laughing :Port :banana :thumbup :chuci

[XJ650RJ]

So when's the next San Ramon Social Gathering at the Hop Yard brewpub?? Huh?? I'll wear my Deschutes Black Butte Porter shirt... Or maybe my Sig Sauer shirt... decisions, decisions.... It's ok, my wife & I will both enjoy the outing. Do it soon, my mother in law is coming in for a long-term stay soon!!

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by harring10
Like I said....

It was only a matter of time.

I'm slow witted and thereby require visual assistance for any 'smutting' up as we move forward.

Please be advised this is not applicable to my male compatriots as I require no visual assistance there.

However, if our female friends insist on swilling beer and smutting up the joint - I say proceed post haste.

K -

Ohhh damn....I'd love to help you out, but they just won't let me post the naked shots here ;) :laughing

[DanZX9R]

Most of us officals will not tell for a while!!!:laughing
But steve might figure it out once sport touring becomes the hot spot:shhh :laughing

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
Ohhh damn....I'd love to help you out, but they just won't let me post the naked shots here ;) :laughing Hey, they don't censor here. Check out my avatar, that's a NAKED bike!!! :laughing

[SilverBird]

Funny, on the main forum threads turn into a squidly flame war in no time and here they get 'smuttied'.

Mature audience I guess:teeth

Hugo

[DanZX9R]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
Ohhh damn....I'd love to help you out, but they just won't let me post the naked shots here ;) :laughing
hell I'm a mod and I wouldnt tell for a while:laughing :wow :shhh

[GAMBLER]

wth going on here, this isn't craigslist. oh and Excesss, How YOU doing?

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by XJ650RJ
So when's the next San Ramon Social Gathering at the Hop Yard brewpub?? Huh?? I'll wear my Deschutes Black Butte Porter shirt... Or maybe my Sig Sauer shirt... decisions, decisions.... It's ok, my wife & I will both enjoy the outing. Do it soon, my mother in law is coming in for a long-term stay soon!!

Funny you should say that...I was going to start a thread and ask if anyone wanted to do a meet one night at either Hopyard Brewery in Pleasanton or the Englander in Dublin. They both have great beer and decent food. I was thinking some Thursday soon. If anyone drinks too much, I live close and I could set a tent up for ya on my patio :laughing :laughing

[morthrane]

Wow...


For a second there I thought I was in the Kitchen Sink by accident :laughing

Sport tourers? I thought you were all some straight laced mofos :D

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by DanZX9R
hell I'm a mod and I wouldnt tell for a while:laughing :wow :shhh Well, Mods ride mopeds and are wimps. Rockers ride real bikes!!! And post naked pics!! Wheee!!!

AND bastardize threads!! :laughing

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/889541-modsscooters.jpg

[EXCESSS]

Yikes the snowball is rolling! I think I will gracefully step out for a bit and get back to work. You guys can run with the smut just fine on your own!!:laughing

[XJ650RJ]

Well, I guess it's time to step up and propose an Social Gathering at San Ramon Hop Yard Brewpub. XS proposes Thursday. I second.

So moved. Passed unanimously. March 4th, 7 PM-ish?

I'll start an SG thread for it. Lucky me. Dan, ya wanna do your Mod thingy? Whatever it is??

[Ezekiel]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
If anyone drinks too much, I live close and I could set a tent up for ya on my patio :laughing :laughing

If it was at least a guest room it'd be worth taking up drinking for!

[harring10]

Wait a minute!

This is supposed to be an ST forum - intended for those of us who like to ride and look for just about any excuse to ride.

That said, why not plan a little meet and greet in San Luis Obispo? Now that's a good day's ride from the East Bay or SJC. It'd be a little over a 300 mile day.

Of course, if this is the wrong forum and I've accidentally tripped into the 'I never ride my bike further than Starbucks' forum then I doooo apologize.

Let's re-run that vote shall we?

K -

[never2old]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
Ohhh damn....I'd love to help you out, but they just won't let me post the naked shots here ;) :laughing

I'll shoot you my email address :sex :teeth

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by harring10
why not plan a little meet and greet in San Luis Obispo? Now that's a good day's ride from the East Bay or SJC. It'd be a little over a 300 mile day. Yah, right, you just don't wanna make the run up here.... :laughing

[harring10]

Originally posted by XJ650RJ
Yah, right, you just don't wanna make the run up here.... :laughing

Oh contraire! I ride up that way all too frequently.

Like I said before, if there are 5 or 10 of you ST riders up in the bay longing for an excellent excuse to ride then what better than some good food after an excellent ride to San Luis??

There's Morro Bay - HWY 1 (North or South) tons of great roads to get here (25, 198, G14, etc etc etc).

So.... your bluff - she's been called! :wtf

K -

[harring10]

Originally posted by never2old
I'll shoot you my email address :sex :teeth

BRAVO!!! You don't know how much I wanted to say that very SAME thing!!! Heh heh

Excellent.

I say, don't send out the invitations if you're not gonna have the party!!

Excess.... what now? ;)

K -

[XJ650RJ]

Originally posted by harring10
your bluff - she's been called! My wife's being in the buff ain't none of yer beeswax!!! And don't you go calling her, she jiggles too nice!! :laughing

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by harring10
BRAVO!!! You don't know how much I wanted to say that very SAME thing!!! Heh heh

Excellent.

I say, don't send out the invitations if you're not gonna have the party!!

Excess.... what now? ;)

K -

Ohhh, I love a good dare! However, if you never put incriminating pics out there, they can never be used against you! ;)
.....ok, Harring this is an ST forum and that it why I started posting originally. Got a little sidetracked!:p I am always up for a loooooong ride. Just name it!!!!

[zefflyn]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
Yikes the snowball is rolling! I think I will gracefully step out for a bit and get back to work. You guys can run with the smut just fine on your own!!:laughing

Work is such an annoying distraction! I finally had to finish my Friday "action items" late this afternoon, and I missed out on all the smut! :(

Tomorrow looks like a beautiful morning - anyone want to meet at Baskin Robbins on Redwood Road, and cruise back into and all over the hills?
I gotta be at the Castro Valley shooting range at 11:30 for a high-power rifle competition, so I'm looking for an early ride.

However, if I'm up all night reading XS's posts, I'll have sweet dreams indeed!

[XJ650RJ]

Chabot range? Maybe I can cut out of my bio class & show up with my 30-06..... Hmmm.... :sniper :laughing

[Sidewalk]

Way too much talk, not enough motorcycles :twofinger

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/890449-x1_redwood_rd.jpg

[lfrc322]

Originally posted by harring10
Apologies. I should keep my trap shut.

At least you're putting a foot forward!

Before going for dinner - try a safe common interest thing - like an invite to a local group ride... People tend to be lest gaurded/nervous when they can get to know somebody in a neutral - non presure - group activity.

Then Dinner :laughing

I wasn't always married ! :cool

Best of luck - and don't let anybody discourage the effort!

K -

sorry for the late post, was away from comp all day it was horrible...

alright.. excesss... mines ride on sunday? ;)

[harring10]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
Ohhh, I love a good dare! However, if you never put incriminating pics out there, they can never be used against you! ;)
.....ok, Harring this is an ST forum and that it why I started posting originally. Got a little sidetracked!:p I am always up for a loooooong ride. Just name it!!!!

lfr is dying for the chance at meeting you as are a few other fellas in here - obviously.

Someone was giving me grief about the notion of doing a ride to SLO so... let's pick a mid-point.

I'd say Monterey but that's not fair to you guys since I get beautiful HWY 1 both ways. So, let's pick a spot and see if we can get a few people interested and meet there tomorrow - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 29th, 2004 - for an early afternoon lunch/coffee. I'm thinking 1:00ish so we don't have to leave to early and so that we have adequate time to get back.

If not Monterey or Big Sur, consider Coalinga or King City because that will give you guys HWY 25 & 198 which should be taken at every opportunity.

Now about those pictures..... There are other uses they could be put to as well! :laughing

K -

[EXCESSS]

I'd love to go for a ride, but I am tentatively scheduled to go with a different riding club down to Pacific Grove. I will check the posts tonite and let you know. Have a good Saturday everyone!

[harring10]

Originally posted by EXCESSS
I'd love to go for a ride, but I am tentatively scheduled to go with a different riding club down to Pacific Grove. I will check the posts tonite and let you know. Have a good Saturday everyone!

Fair enough. I will say this though, if we are going to get a few more riders, you will have to confirm sooner than tonight!

I think we can all generally agree that this crowd will not be riding down to wherever to meet yours truly for lunch and coffee!!

Have a good day,

K -

[EXCESSS]

Originally posted by harring10
Fair enough. I will say this though, if we are going to get a few more riders, you will have to confirm sooner than tonight!

I think we can all generally agree that this crowd will not be riding down to wherever to meet yours truly for lunch and coffee!!

Have a good day,

K -

Geez, feel like I am on an episode of 'Elimidate'!!:laughing Ok, I find it hard to believe that the ST guys don't want to just get out there and ride no matter what. I'm gonna go with the other group tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting some new friends at the meet in San Ramon on Thursday. I'm up for a ride next Sunday if anyone is intersted?? Have a great Sunday everyone!

[harring10]

Well the absence of any riders looking for a ride down this way tomorrow suggests that I will be spinning HWY 58 tomorrow.

Oh well.... Life should be so difficult.

Have a good ride Exc and all others as well.

Perhaps we'll put something together this week for next weekend.

K -

[Ezekiel]

Originally posted by harring10
That said, why not plan a little meet and greet in San Luis Obispo? Now that's a good day's ride from the East Bay or SJC. It'd be a little over a 300 mile day.

Hardly a 300 mile day! I did this yesterday, not even down to SLO though, farthest south I made it was Cambria.
It was a 500 + mile day, at least according to my trip meter.
I took 25 south (good), and 1 back north (GREAT!!). 198 was cool too, but short since I took it west, and I took some road called Santa Rosa Creek Road off of 46, that's a goat trail!

Lastly, here's the only picture from yesterdays ride, taken around Big Sur, yes I got a minor ticket, the officer was a cool guy though, he snapped the picture for me!

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/930/892167-copper3.jpg

[harring10]

I calced the mileage by MapQuest - but, that's the shortest/fastest route and likely the least entertaining.

I'm thinking that Monterey sounds good to me. I used to live there and love to ride by and have chowder on the warf (not Cannery Row) occassionally.

Let's see if we can get a group together for next week - Saturday or Sunday.

I would prefer Saturday because then my missus can ride also. However, that said, I would make the sacrifice if it were Sunday and I had to ride up!

Kev -