Bike ridin' weather is here, almost.

i loved my Busa
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I built 2 trikes last winter - i called this one Widow MAKER - went to a client in Long Island, NY
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I don't have any pics of mine on this computer, but here are the stock photos of my two long-lost babies. :(

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Sold this demon bike after I tried to shove it in a culvert.

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Sold this one to pay for my tuition. What a stupid trade off.
 
alpine0000 said:
Thanks. I love your bike. I came *THIS* close to buying a Speed Triple, and at the last second, when I laid my eyes on the Daytona at the dealership, it pulled me away. :o

Sometimes I regret it, and sometimes I dont. I'd love to have both. :thumbup:

At age 34, and having bought my first bike 11 years ago, I kind of feel like I'm kind of growing out of the sport bike thing a bit (esp with my back problems), and have wanted a naked bike like the Daytona Speed Triple or the Ducati Streetfighter for years. But there's also a part of me that just would love to get a Ducati 1198, too, but the practical side of me would never let that happen. Haha
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Thanks Alpine.
Ducati Streetfighter???
Woah!
Talk about an all out no compromises uncomfortable sport bike, that's it.
But, from what I've read, it's absolutely awesome.
The 1198 also calls to me, but that's even worse than the Streetfighter as far as comfort goes.
My next bike will be a BMW K1300S.
Gotta get back into sport touring.
Lenny
 
I've been riding for quite a while, but I just bought a new 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad last year:

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Riding season is pretty much year round here in AL (except for a couple of snow days we had this winter) so I've already been out several times so far in 2011. Looking forward to more good riding weather!
 
mdauben said:
I've been riding for quite a while, but I just bought a new 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad last year:

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Riding season is pretty much year round here in AL (except for a couple of snow days we had this winter) so I've already been out several times so far in 2011. Looking forward to more good riding weather!
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Kawasaki builds a very good motorcycle. Just a issue free motorcycle. Good choice - tom
 
I got a ride in on the first myself. Was 57 degrees here west of Boise. Couple more weeks and fresh spring riding will arrive :)

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Nice bikes Tom, thanks for sharin'.

Love the Busa, fastest thrill on two wheels and faster than nearly any production car out there. :thumbup:

Ever have a Vincent, I've always wanted one, it would be my Grail Bike.

Specifications
Make: Vincent HRD
Model: Series C Black Shadow
Engine: 998 cc (84 x 90 mm bore and stroke) 50° OHV V Twin, 7.3:1 CR, polished conrods
Carburetor: 2 x 1.125 inch type 29 Amals
Gearbox: Burman 4 speed, triplex chain primary, wet multiplate clutch
Tyres: 3 x 20 in front, 3.50 x 19 in rear
Front forks: Vincent Girdraulic forks, 3" travel
Brakes: Twin drums, 7 in diameter in front and rear, single leading shoe 7/8" wide.
Weight: 455 lb - 206 kg [Wet - 500 lb (227kg)]
Wheelbase: 56.5 in. (1435mm)
Performance: 125 mph / 201 km/h - 55 bhp at 5500 rpm (Back in 1951 :eek::cool:)Manufacturer: The Vincent-HRD Co. Ltd., Great North Road, Stevenage, Herts

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Never owned one but a guy in Spokane restored one - I engraved a couple of pistols for him - in my price quote I included a 10-minute ride on the Vincent! He went for it. They were beautiful motorcycles.
I would still have the Busa if my wrist could take it - the seating position didn't bother my back but the constant pressure on the wrist really hurt me. Guess I could have put some ape hangers on it:) This busa was tuned - it would do 200 - I took it up to a buck and a half – had a bunch left! – tom
 
She's been gone a week this coming Saturday. Out of 30+ bikes in the last 7 years, I think I will miss her the most.

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