Post a Pic of your cruiser..

[Gragorin]

Hello,
I looked at the bike photo threads in the Photos section and they were all sportbikes. So, I figured I would create a thread so that people would be able to post pictures of thier cruisers.

Here's mine.

2002 Mean Streak
All stock except for the saddlebags.

http://www.rellon.100megs16.com/Images/DSCF0001.jpg
http://www.rellon.100megs16.com/Images/DSCF0010.jpg
http://www.rellon.100megs16.com/Images/DSCF0013.jpg

[budman]

Here is mine...the Wife too.

The Ride for Life back in June.

Harley Softail Custom.
Revtech wheels
Ness bits (Mirrors,grips etc..)
Performance machine brake.

Just hella fun..:teeth

After I am done modding the wifey..I'll start on the bike..:p

just kidding honey your already poifect!

:smoking

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/726931-magz_and_the_sled..she_is_sick..jpg

[AllyCat]

http://members.aol.com/badblackbuell/gp1.jpg

[ksaintg]

2001 Honda Magna (VF750C) --bone stock.... just got in from the rain.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/727034-group.jpg

[custom383]

Here is mine (After I win the lottery)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/727102-chopper.jpg

[Max Smiley]

:wow

:thumbup

[eddiemcrider]

nice rides everyone.... here's mine

customized with 31,000 miles :teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/727364-img_0857_copy.jpg

[ronbo]

Here's my tempura-style** '89 VT1100 Shadow (that's not me sitting on it :laughing )
http://homepage.mac.com/ron_james/ronbojames/IMG_1758.JPG


**tempura-style: lightly battered

[Sane_Man]

I can finally show off my Cruiser on Barf.:teeth

2001 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic.


http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/727477-brian-650-classic-1.jpg

[Sane_Man]

2nd view.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/727479-brian-650-classic-2.jpg

[Sane_Man]

3rd rear view.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/727492-brian-650-classic-3.jpg

[Sane_Man]

Here are some pictures of my Wife's 2000 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/727484-becky-650-custom-1.jpg

[Sane_Man]

2nd view.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/727485-becky-650-custom-3.jpg

[Sane_Man]

3rd rear view.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/727481-becky-650-custom-2.jpg

[budman]

U back off...Sweet! :teeth

:smoking

[KIDRR]

:wtf :barf

[Deeter]

Here's a pic of me and my second-to-last bike, a 1999 Road Star:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/732343-myroadie_fe.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

On my 3rd set of tires and went back to black wall.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/735180-backinblack3.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

and another. White walls were a PITA to keep clean with a chain drive. It's probably a little easier with a shaft or belt drive.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/735188-backinblack.jpg

[Inkman]

Newbie here and just happy to see a cruising section, although i read most of the others anyway.
This place is definitely the best little corner of the web regarding Bay Area Riding

(Edit)Tried to attach the pic, but no-go. Will try again later. Off to Pietro's.

[budman]

Welcome to :barf

Go do the newbie intro thing in the Welcome mat so all can give ya some love :twofinger

Hopefully this section will grow and become a vital part of the whole forum!

:smoking

[budman]

Well ...no usually boots (sandals)...this day we went all of two blocks so she did.

Leathers yes we have them and do wear them for longer rides...say more than a mile :teeth

And yes we wear half helmets..but the real kind ARAI. Not the normal brain buckets.

Shit stirring over carry on.

:smoking

[budman]

Hear we are cruising up HWY one..full leathers...a smile on my face...enjoying the ride. ;)

Ride to Live....Live to ride!


:smoking

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/740579-small_me_and_magz.jpg

[GAMBLER]

thats a cool pic, I can see the road in your sunglasses. However, that helmet appears too big for your lady.(not a gear nazi).

[budman]

Just not strapped all the way tight.

She is kind of claustraphobic...she cannot stand full face helmets although wears them on the sportbike..her choice :flag

:smoking

[GAMBLER]

oic, how did you take that pic?

[budman]

Held out the camera in my left hand and snap!

Missed half my face...but that is cool.. and ya seeing the road in the glasses was an unexpected bonus.

:smoking

[GAMBLER]

Originally posted by budman
Held out the camera in my left hand and snap!

Missed half my face...but that is cool.. and ya seeing the road in the glasses was an unexpected bonus.

:smoking
thats what I thought, but I didn't see the camera in the glasses, you should blow that up.

[Aarons]

This is my cruiser, street monster. An old 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000. Its been fully restored, with 14k on the clock. PM disc brakes, and a collection of custom parts makes this a 1 of a kind bike. Every part was either painted, chromed or powder coated. It took a good 2 years to complete.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/740979-kz1000_rt.jpg

[GAMBLER]

nice resto

[Aarons]

Might as well show the other side too, ey??

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/741050-kz1000_left.jpg

[budman]

Man that is very clean...PM brakes too :thumbup

2 years well spent.

:smoking

[Aarons]

Guys
I love my KZ1000 so much I had to just share this one more shot.
Notice how much smaller the front wheel is compared to the back, that was off a later model LTD650 and the headlight is off of a European version of the KZ. The front brake really shines at this angle too. All she needs now is electronic ignition. Yup, it still has points!!!:laughing

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/742364-kz1000_right.jpg

[Inkman]

Alrighty...here's the pic of the Valk in Ensenada last weekend.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/743284-hotel1sm.jpg

[AllyCat]

I found a picture of my Sporster.... She is for sale


http://members.aol.com/badblackbuell/sporty.jpg

[rzims]

So, I took 20 years off from riding to do the family/kids thing - last July I decided it was time to get back in the saddle and bought this Shadow ACE 750.
It's been a great bike and I jsut turned 12,000 miles

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/748687-my_bike.jpg

[yoda]

After 10 years off of riding, I bought my VT750 thinking this was the bike for me but alas my riding style just wasn't suited for cruisin'...kept scraping...so I had to sell her. :(

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/751217-dsc00077.jpg

[rzims]

yeah, I can understand that - I love ths ACE but have been looking at possibly getting a second bike for the days when I'd rather be out carvin instead of cruisin

[budman]

ONe of each makes sense to me...:teeth

Some days you scrafe..some days you cruise...two wheels baby.

:smoking

[eddiemcrider]

Originally posted by budman
ONe of each makes sense to me...:teeth

Some days you scrafe..some days you cruise...two wheels baby.

:smoking


Makes sense to me too. Everyday I feel like putting the Vulcan in the want adds and then I stop myself to ask why...

different bikes = different type of riding

Plus the cruiser get's almost 50mpg and almost 14000 miles on a set of tires. It works for me because I use it to commute on 100+ miles a day. I save the weekends for canyon carving on the sportbike.

[Homer J Gixxer]

Any VTX owners out there? I rode a VTX1800R and it felt like a big 'ol couch on wheels! Not really my bag, but great for what it is intended for.

[eddiemcrider]

Originally posted by Homer J Gixxer
Any VTX owners out there? I rode a VTX1800R and it felt like a big 'ol couch on wheels! Not really my bag, but great for what it is intended for.


:laughing the crank alone weighs 45lbs on those. America wanted BIG so Honda gave it to them :nerd

Now the Rune is another story. I like the fact it was a prototype that made production even though it's gonna be in limited in numbers ala RC30, RC45 etc (and priced as such :laughing)

The single sided swing arm is bling bling too.

[seaninsjca]

http://www.kristinandsean.com/davenport.jpg

[rzims]

I love the aero - it's probably one of the best looking cruisers honda has done - too bad they didn't just put the VTX 1300 motor into that bike instead of changing it completely.
New VTX isn't nearly as good looking as the aero

[Brewd@wg]

Here's some pics of my cruiser. I bought her in July in pretty much the condition as she looks here with the exception of the saddle bags, and 100th Anniversary air cleaner cover and timing cover. I also have a detachable 100th Anniversary windshield for freeway cruisin'.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/762786-fxdwg01.jpg

[Brewd@wg]

here's another shot.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/762788-fxdwg05.jpg

[Brewd@wg]

This isn't you typical cruiser, but before I got the HD, this was my cruiser. I rode this to Mesa AZ and back earlier this year, and also made 2 trips to Las Vegas.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/762819-r1.jpg

[xtremecycles]

Chimin' in late, but here's my Fatboy.

Ron

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/781857-fat1.jpg

[xtremecycles]

Last one.

Ron

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/781860-fat3.jpg

[rzims]

Dude, that's a sweet lookin fatboy - I love the whitewalls and the spokes

[Sane_Man]

:banana
Schweet!!

[pastpob]

Damn...been on this forum since July and didn't even know about this section...nice to see that there are some folks that actually like cruisers as well!! :teeth When not at the track with my CBR600RR, I ride my '93 Heritage Softail Nostalgia...since this pic, I've added beach bars and Tru-dual fishtails!!

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/787031-day1moo1.jpg

[pastpob]

The other side:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/787034-day1moo2.jpg

[budman]

Nice bikes boys...the fatty is well a fatty :thumbup

:smoking

[Badtz Maru]

1998 Aero

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/792610-aero1998.jpg

[crazydog]

Let me get in here also. 1987 fxlr with branch heads, a custom grind cam and a 42mm mikuni = 100hp! I love the bike and it hauls ass. Weekend rides up to Tomales bay for oysters each Sunday. Someone needs to setup a rdie for the cruisers.

Tim

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/805721-fxlr.jpg

[rzims]

Hey Badtz Maru,
I'm surprised I haven't seen you around - I'm in Hayward as well. Nice looking Aero

[rzims]

Wow, nice looking fxlr - 100hp must haul ass

[davidb]

1998 r1200c 35000 miles( just broke in )

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/805992-im000131.jpg

[budman]

:cool Just broke in...sweet.

Wet down that whole conc pad...would have been a nice reflection.
You can just catch the front wheel in the water..Where is mountain Ranch Dave??

:smoking

[davidb]

8 miles off highway 49 between san andreas and angels camp. real nice riding area. 25 miles to columbia, 40 to jamestown, 20 to murphys, not too much ice until you get above murphys.

[crazydog]

I had a thunder header on my bike but got a ticket and took it off. I got the header up for sale if you know anyone that wants one. I was heading up Sutter St and the cop heard me coming! Gave me a ticket for speeding but didn't have a speed on me. Just the sound. Not as much torque with the single pipes. I want to get a supertrapp 2-1 and just take some of the discs out.

[dragfire1]

Originally posted by crazydog
I had a thunder header on my bike but got a ticket and took it off. I got the header up for sale if you know anyone that wants one.

what does if fit? what finish? condition? price?

[crazydog]

I took it off my fxlr and should fit most any twin shocker except for maybe a sportster. It's chrome and has a small crack at teh collector. Easy fix. Make me an offer

[eddiemcrider]

Gonna bump up the thread. Show off your cruisers!

[thorick]

OK, here it is:

1998 vt1100:
deflector screen
backrest
apes
liferaft

lovin' it !

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/904395-vt_bike_olema_1_small.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

gotta love the weather... she's back on the road easing the way to work.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/921779-img_3789_copy.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

:teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/921785-img_3790_copy.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

;)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/921788-img_3788_copy.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

show your rides!

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/921789-img_3792_copy.jpg

[Brewd@wg]

Nice ride Eddie. I have to agree with you on the great weather. I'm lovin' it. Speed demon by day, cruiser by night!

[Tri-me]

I'll throw up a couple. For Sale if anyone is interested.

99 Honda Aero
Just turned 2,800 miles
Sissy Bar
Passenger seat
Bags

Asking $6K

http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=922192

[Tri-me]

2 of 3

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/921808-rrhonda.jpg

[Tri-me]

last one

99 Honda Aero
Sissy Bar
Passenger seat
Bags

Asking $6K

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/921811-dave__s_visit_012.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

Thanks Brewd@wg - it's not an HD but one day....




02TonaCE - sweet Aero. At that price and mileage... dang what a deal. You should sell it in no time.

[BensMCwWarehous]

My Deuce

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/922135-113-1337_img.jpg

[BensMCwWarehous]

The 'rental' Deuce.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/922139-deuce-profile.jpg

[BensMCwWarehous]

This was one of my favorite rentals...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/922142-fatboy_hicks_rd.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

ok i'll bite. How much to rent/insure? and how long do you get to rent one? is their a milage thing like car rentals?

TIA

[BensMCwWarehous]

Rates depend on the model. I try and keep my rates near what most rentals agencies rent for in the area. I have to add, although our cost of living is higher, and the customer more demanding, competition for business make rates here lower than most all areas around the country.

Depending on the model, the rates are $135.00. $150.00, and $170.00 per day. I have a three day discount of 10% and weekly discount of 15%. Currently insurance is $19.00 per day. If your insurance covers motorcycle rentals, then you don't have to insure the bike through my source. In any case, I do require a damage deposit (via credit card only) of $1,000.00.

Should you like more information (including bike pictures and pictures of the Santa Cruz Mountains areas,) then you may visit my website at www.vtwinrentals.com, or give me a call and I would be happy to talk riding. :)

Ben

Ben's Motorcycle Warehouse; dba
and
V-Twin Custom American Motorcycle Rentals; dba
V-CAM Rentals Inc

2138 O'Toole Ave
San Jose, CA 95131

Person 408-433-3316
Fax 408-433-3317

Providing motorcycle storage, detailing and light restoration, as well as custom Harley Davidson rentals.

[F33rNoFish]

I'd love to show off my HD cruiser or custom v-twin, but I don't have one! :(

I'd totally love having one, anyone want to trade me their v-twin for my v-twin? Maybe even a rolling chassis/project?

What say you?

[BensMCwWarehous]

THAT'S the spirit! Say.....I know of a GREAT rental agency! Grant it, it isn't owning one...but I understand the guy who rents them treats them JUST like his OWN!!

Sorry, I couldnt resist the plug...

By-the-way...that's a pretty slick ride you have anyway! (if your Avatar is your actaul bike, that is!) ;)

[Arizona]

2002 Suzuki Intruder 1400

http://users3.ev1.net/~woodyphillips/ia/ltdan.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

Nice Suzuki Arizona :cool

[copbait]

my '02 streak...

http://salimon.cjb.net/images/bike2/streak_leftr.jpg
http://salimon.cjb.net/images/bike2/streak_rightr.jpg
http://salimon.cjb.net/images/bike2/streak_left.jpg

[UlyBoy]

:thumbup

I like all the variety here! Easier to see each person's interpretation of "the right touch" on customizing.
Personally, I think the WG is the perfect platform! I'm starting my WG savings fund, effective immediately!! :)

:Port

[thorick]

WG == 'Wide Glide' ??

Yeah, the Wide Glide is what I wanted !
Naive me, when I went to my local Harley dealer I was surprised to learn that I had to get in line and wait. Not wanting to do that I bought a left-over Honda Shadow instead (which is, quite frankly a Wide Glide style rip-off). To complete the package, I changed out the stock low-rise bars for some mid-height ape hangers (like the ones on the Wide Glide). IMHO, the apes on the Wide Glide don't look quite right because they're set too low on the triple clamp.. the riser height on the Shadow make the bars look right. I would've gone for more extremely raised handlebars but I didn't want to change any of the hoses or wiring.

[coutch]

My '00 Vstar 1100 Classic

All loaded up and ready to go (3500 miles in 9 days)

Mustang seat was money well spent ...

http://www.coutch.com/gallery/albums/Roadtrip_2002/DCP_0205.sized.jpg

Might sell it to get an ST1300 ....

[john2112]

Here's my baby....

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1327299-my_standard.jpg

[john2112]

and my other.....

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1327301-my_harley_1.jpg

[Arizona]

Originally posted by john2112
Here's mine baby....

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1327299-my_standard.jpg

Sweet!!!! :cool

[Floyd]

My 96 Magna

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1331794-96mag.jpg

[bmb408]

My Warrior, from a few months ago:

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/DSC00543.jpg

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/DSC00673.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/DSC00641.JPG

[Arizona]

LOW rider!

[agent66]

here is my new ride

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1338970-frontwarrior.jpg

[agent66]

side shot... there's no replacement for displacement :)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1338980-side_warrior.jpg

[Simon]

Took this one at my office. No worries, I have a full helmet and leather that I didn't put on for the pic.

1996 Honda Shadow VLX 600CD

A great first bike.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1363218-5.jpg

[ScorpionKing]

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum. Here is a pic of my old cruiser.

[ScorpionKing]

Here's my new bike.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1405042-roadkingclassic.jpg

[Arizona]

Did you sell the old one?

It was gorgeous!

[ScorpionKing]

Yep, sold it on eBay.

[Arizona]

Sweeet. That's my story. Day late. Dollar short.

[dragfire1]

Ok, I am late on doing this but I have just figured out how to download from Kodak picture disc... lol

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1426201-rear_harley.jpg

NOW FOR SALE!!!!!

[dragfire1]

#2
NOW FOR SALE!!!!!!

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1426209-front_harley.jpg

[dragfire1]

The other one isnt really a "cruiser" but it hauls ass..

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1426224-bothbikes.jpg

[DoGGY]

Its more Sport Touring

2003 Kawasaki ZZR1200 and yes its fast.....

http://www.zzr1200.net/albums/album198/Picture_009_1.jpg

[jonb]

Originally posted by bmb408
My Warrior, from a few months ago:

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/DSC00543.jpg

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/DSC00673.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/DSC00641.JPG

badass!

[MizCoop]

Here's my 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD, although as of this morning it is now not mine anymore... :( I will be sure to post my new bike pix as soon as I buy one!

Hillary



http://feistyfrog.com/images/vulcan2.jpg

[Ogsarg]

01 MG Cali Special. Mistral pipes & Crossover, PC3, Wilburs shocks, and other misc. mods.

http://img200.echo.cx/img200/4954/dscn02861wa.jpg

[BlackWalter]

Since it's almost summer again...here is a pic of my cruiser.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1606506-barf.jpg

[drizz]

Damn, some HOT cruisers on here. I need to get the Harley going... it's not all that, but it's a cool bike.

[drizz]

Originally posted by drizz
Damn, some HOT cruisers on here. I need to get the Harley going... it's not all that, but it's a cool bike.

hand-me-down parts accepted :teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1632304-harley01.jpg

[Arizona]

Girl Cruiser???!!!

My first bike was an '82 Nighthawk - 650.

I rode that thing to the Grand Canyon and back.

They are awesome bikes. No such thing as a "girl cruiser".

:laughing

[Arizona]

Originally posted by 1st4everything
I'm a chick, it's my cruiser... so, yes it IS a chick cruiser.... now if I'd just ride the damn thing. :)

Hehehehehe. Chick Cruiser ... That's different!

[bmb408]

-Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo
-Meguiar's Hot Wheels spray on everything chromed (stuff works great!) as a pre-treater.
-Meguiar's NXT Tech Paste Wax, has light cleaners to remove minor swirls and scratches; 1 coat by hand. I plan to add another coat or two with my Porter Cable 7336 orbital polisher. I still have some light swirling.
-Buffed wax off with Costco Microfiber towels, and Meguiar's NXT Speed Detailer.

Enjoy!

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01479.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01429.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01435.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01437.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01439.JPG

[bmb408]

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01443.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01445.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01450.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01451.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01459.JPG

[bmb408]

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01461.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01462.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01475.JPG

http://rswarrior.briansbackyard.com/sp05/DSC01478.JPG

[Sakio]

This is pretty much stock except for the fairing and cowl. Will be doing some more mods in the coming month.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1875282-my_warrior_4.jpg

[Sakio]

From the other side

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1875290-my_warrior_1_big0001.jpg

[Sakio]

Just one more

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1875293-my_warrior_5_big0001.jpg

[Arizona]

I'll bet you get speeding tickets while stopped at red lights!
:laughing

[gradox]

Those Warrior pics look awesome. I'm espcially attracted to the Midnight edition with the blacked-out engine. How does she ride?

Don't tell anyone, but I've been thinking of getting myself a cruiser. I wouldn't want to start with something as big as a Warrior but I definitely think I'm a closeted cruiser rider. :shhh

[Sakio]

Thanks for the comments. The Warrior is a great riding and handling (for a cruiser) bike. I tested the VTX 1800F and the Triumph Rocket III at the same time and the Warrior came out on top because it seemed the nimblest. Although the Rocket III did kick butt when you twist the throttle.

The one thing about the Warrior that is a little different is the handlebar position. It's not as far back as the other cruisers, but the foot position is just like the other cruisers so you get this weird "parachute" effect when you're on the highway. The mini-fairing (which I just got) makes a huge difference. at 80 mph, it's worth it's weight in gold.

As for the lower cowls (which I just put on too) seems to redirect the heat from the lower part of the engine to the foot. I'm sure that's great on cold days, but I'm not so sure if I like it very much.

One thing, the Warrior will lock up it's rear brakes at a drop of a hat. It is so sensitive. Make sure to use the front brakes strongly (which is probably basic stuff for MC's anyway).

This is certainly different from the Ducati ST4 that I owned before, but I am loving it.

[gradox]

Oh, one last thing--how about the sound? I'm thinking the stock can isn't too loud, but it must sound sweet. A lot of people complain about the stock can for various reasons (it's too big, etc.). Personally, I think it kind of goes with the Warrior's style.

It reminds me a lot of the can on the Moto Guzzi Griso:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1878112-moto_guzzi_griso_3l.jpg

[gradox]

Here's one more of the Griso.

For anyone interested in recent Griso pics, you can visit this blog:

http://pexi.mediterrum.com/photos/moto_guzzi_griso/img_0542.html

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1878123-moto_guzzi_griso_4l.jpg

[wackyiraqi]

Hey, why not. Mackey took this out in front of Bender's on Sunday:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/127/393/1875674-img_2753.jpg

[Sakio]

I've been waiting for that bike to come to the US. I like the Breva a lot, but that Griso is something else.

As for the sound from the massive can, it is pretty mellow. I like the can, but if and when I move up to the Stage 4 kit, I'd have to remove it and replace it with a different exhaust system.

I am currently trying find out from Yamaha if I can actually remove the baffles on the after market pieces so I can take the chrome and turn it into black chrome to match the bike. Yamaha specifically states in the catalog that the baffles can't be removed.

[DST]

Here's mine!

http://www.imediadirect.com/~shevali/albums/albums/userpics/10001/normal_nicksrod.jpg

[gradox]

Nice V-Rod. I guess new for 06 is the sportier version of the V-Rod? I checked out the HD web site and they no longer have the original V-Rod. I wonder what happened?

I'm thinking we have enough folks in here to probably have a cruiser-friendly ride. What do you guys think?

I don't have cruiser myself, but I'm really thinking about getting one in the future.

[DST]

The 06 streetrod got released early, who knows why. All the new changes in the lineup should be revealed before the end of July.

Someone posted in the V-Rodforums website that the next V-Rod is currently being called 'Python' and does 9 second quarter miles.

I call BS on that one though...

As far as the original V-Rod, the word is that the VRSCA is still around but the VRSCB is gone. No big deal though, there were only minor differences. The two big ones being that the A's all had silver frames and more chrome while the B's had black frames and mostly brushed aluminum and were about 1k cheaper. The A's should have multiple frame color options, including black this year they say...so basically they just said goodbye to the brushed aluminum option.

EDIT: I just double checked the HD site and the VRSCA and VRSCB are still there.

YET ANOTHER EDIT: Definitely down for that cruiser ride - any time, just about anywhere.

[gradox]

Thanks for the info. on the V-Rod.

I'll make a separate post in the cruiser forum to see how many would be interested in a cruiser/cruiser-friendly ride. I'm thinking one for next weekend would be good.

[Sakio]

I am up for a ride if there is one. Look forward to it.

By the way, that is a nice VRod. I always liked them. Not so sure about the StreetRod. It's a little strange to have a bike that heavy with the pegs back that far.:wtf

[gradox]

Okay, for those interested, here's the thread with the cruiser ride information. The ride is tentatively set for 7/30.

Cruiser Ride (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=129144)

[DST]

Dang!

Holding a paintball game on that day already so I cant go. (Theres a post about it in the social gatherings section.)

[brichter]

Originally posted by gradox
Okay, for those interested, here's the thread with the cruiser ride information. The ride is tentatively set for 7/30.

Cruiser Ride (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=129144)

SJGP, all day.

Oh, pics.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1903668-picture_002.jpg

[brichter]

Originally posted by brichter
SJGP, all day.

Oh, pics. .

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/049/964/1903672-picture_032.jpg

[Sakio]

That's a sweet Sportie.:D

I heard that the '05's were much smoother than the older models. How do you like it?

[brichter]

Like Buttah.

The only time you feel the vibe is at idle and a little in the pegs between 2800-3200 rpm.

Pulled like a truck from just off idle up to 4500 stock, with the air cleaner, pipes and rejet it pulls hard almost to the rev limiter (5700). Not sure yet if it's running out of fuel (lean), or needs exhaust or cams to get past 6k. :teeth

I've also done Progressive shocks in the rear, and their springs plus a little heavier oil in the front. Necessary investment, as I weigh over 225.

Best part: I've had 2 knee surgeries due to soccer injuries in the past 1.5 years, and I can ride all day without pain. My friend has an F4, it only took 15 minutes to make me want to park it.

I may buy another sprotbile in a year or 2, but I'm not going to sell this one.

[reckon]

Old Ugly, in all her glory

(best 1/4 mile time was 11:440@115mph)

http://xs38.xs.to/pics/05290/Gwen3-small.JPG (http://xs.to)

[Sakio]

That Virago doesn't look stock. Ugly, but fast, is that it?:teeth

[reckon]

Originally posted by Sakio
That Virago doesn't look stock. Ugly, but fast, is that it?:teeth

she lost 59 LBS, in the "transformation", and no, she's very "not stock", although the stock virago's are supposed to run 12:70 something, so they are plenty torquey in stock trim, but theres so much saddlebag, sissybar, HYOOOGE heavy exhaust, yada, yada, they have a hard time getting up to speed.
I also did a tapered steering head bearing kit, progressive front springs, and EBC green stuff pads.
getting the progressive rear shocks ($350 OUCH!), and probably make some new front and rear fenders out of carbon fiber (but paint em, so ya can't tell, just LIGHT!), but thats a LONG way off

I love the thing, except they are so ugly, you almost have to sneak up on one to ride it! :laughing

hance her name

(like a colt .45 auto, ugly, reliable, and get the job done)

[brichter]

Originally posted by reckon

getting the progressive rear shocks ($350 OUCH!),

DAMN! Is that all you paid?

Mine were ~$500.

Almost as good an investment as those $70 fork springs, but I wasn't sitting right for a week after buying the shocks! :sex

[reckon]

I WANTED the 440's (thats probably what you got, ya lucky bastich!) all I can afford is the 412's for FXR's and sporty's (bout the same size and weight, kinda), and they are $279, plus tax and shipping ($339)

I may bite the big one and get the 440's, but I'm gunna feel like you did that week.

[brichter]

440s is what they be. :teeth

[DST]

BRichter - I cant click on the 'cruiser ride' link - it says I dont have permission when I try. Is that thread still there?

[brichter]

Originally posted by DST
BRichter - I cant click on the 'cruiser ride' link - it says I dont have permission when I try. Is that thread still there?

Not sure, I get the same error, but I'd imagine it's related to the threads they combined/deleted a couple weeks ago.

Wanna ride? Open another thread would be the quick way, or PM Gradox and say :wtf

[gradox]

Ya, where did my post go???

Actually, I wanted to change the date and incorporate some of the great feedback I had received. I deleted the old one not realizing I should have just edited it. I pulled a fucken' Homer Simpson. Sorry about the confustion--I'll put the new one tomorrow morning.

BTW, the new ride date is 7/31. I think several of youse guys were available on Sunday as opposed to Saturday.

[brichter]

Crap. This weekend is the races. Not only here in SJ, but NHRA in Sonoma, too.

Gonna have to catch the next one.

[DST]

I never got to see the original thread - have the details already been sorted out? (What time, where to meet, where are we going etc.) Or are things still in flux?

[gradox]

Okay, here's the cruiser ride thread with the details:

Cruiser Ride 7/31 (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=129717)

Once we get a regular group going, we can start having them on a regular basis.

[boxster98]

Nice bikes:teeth

[boxster98]

As soon as I figure out whats going on with posting I'll post my bike. it's gone through some changes since I got it. Coming soon

[betis70]

Not sure if it counts as Cruiser or not, but I recently got a 2000 Kawasaki W650 (Bonnie look-a-like).

Here's an OK photo--the previous owner put those Triumph stickers on it. Im planning on removing them this weekend. Have to give it a good wash and detail too:

http://www.cunningham-web.com/mambo/components/com_akogallery/img_pictures/W650_right_rear.JPG

[Sakio]

I'm not sure it's a cruiser, but it sure is a classic look. I'd say it's an honorary cruiser.

I agree the Triumph sticker has got to go....:laughing

[boxster98]

here is my bike

[boxster98]

if I resize the pic to the size that is said how come the pic wont post

[betis70]

Um, did you say something? I got distracted by your "Got Vida" picture ...