Jump to content
SASS Wire Forum

Motorcycle Time! Let’s see your rides.


Pat Riot

Recommended Posts

This is my 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650. I really love this bike. It’s sporty, fast and nimble. I pretty much ride it every day, rain or shine.

 

May is typically a wonderful month to ride bikes. Let’s see ‘em, folks.

 

B06696AB-DCCE-49EC-816C-442C61FBE8C8.thumb.jpeg.af3a5f862ee3e19834c9e5312709a8c1.jpeg

 

B9B154E8-BE9D-4335-B298-D402A115D051.thumb.jpeg.fdf31b0d7a100fb4fbd441a045904e8a.jpeg

 

 

F546FA11-C5E0-4467-8EFF-70742BFC8CA6.thumb.jpeg.abdb7691791672d841256c64966641ca.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I was just about to trade it in for a beautiful midnight blue Sportster in 76 when my wife got pregnant. Sold it. Used the sale money plus the money I had saved for the Harley for baby related stuff. Things change.

Honda (2).JPG

Link to comment
Share on other sites

R1200GSA - most comfortable motorcycle I've owned. Traded a H-D Electra Glide Ultra Classic in for this. 

FB_IMG_1557343081316.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Some nice motorcycles! I've never owned one, and at this point in my life, I can say with a bit of confidence I don't expect to. I rode some as a younger man, but never owned my own. I love the looks of a nice motorcycle though, and would love to own something along the lines of a dual sport, that I can go around town with, and then pack up and go camping. Mrs. Doc isn't fond of the idea, and I prefer to keep her happy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Same as last year... and the year before that... and the year before that...

2000 Vulcan

Oddly enough, now that I'm retired, it doesn't get much use, so it'll be on Craigslist soon.

Vulcan.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, J Bar Binks, #47015 said:

Same as last year... and the year before that... and the year before that...

2000 Vulcan

Oddly enough, now that I'm retired, it doesn't get much use, so it'll be on Craigslist soon.

Vulcan.jpg

I loved my Vulcan Classic LT. I miss riding it. After my crash I vowed never again to have a bike without antilock brakes and a feet forward riding position, but I do miss that ride.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Top pic is our old ' 86 limited edition #4 of 450, second pic is our current '02 and the third pic is our campers that we tow behind. We sold the small camper on the right and sold the '86 to our best buddy in Maine. Still get ride once in a while!! Couldn't figure out how to put text between the pix!

P6280003.JPG

P7180073.JPG

Tos00002a.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

10 minutes ago, Berdookid said:

1986 Kawasaki Concours.

The Concours. I think that is my next bike. Love the looks of those and have wanted one since they came out in 1986. The 2019 looks great.

 Image result for 2019 kawasaki concours

Link to comment
Share on other sites

883C2AE5-FE05-493B-9196-14DCDFA977C6.thumb.jpeg.afee47b2527b149aac06d43a40cb272d.jpeg6ADC7DDF-0E42-46F8-AA74-965D48D99EA3.thumb.jpeg.8f686be8a1054ec6e39b9ed399d4761d.jpeg3A0CFF00-E266-403F-A468-D5128A70DEF6.thumb.jpeg.43d210f243bf7b8fba8abaf1612ead80.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've had this old thing since 1988!!  Several rebuilds 'cause for a long time it was my ONLY transportation and over 300,000 total miles.  It is part of the family.  I've turned EVERY nut and bolt on it and touched every piece of it at one time or another, usually changing it to suit me.  The frame and heads and the timing cover, rods, and crank wheels are original.  The parts range in age from 79 years of age to less than six months!  It began life as a 1979 Lowrider and joined the family when it had 12,000 miles on it.

 

Schoolmarm made me buy it. In fact she negotiated the deal.

IMG_2323.JPG

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nice... a springer with dual rotors up front.

The last ticket I got (white lining), the CHP cop chased me almost 20 miles in heavy traffic.
The first thing he did was grab my front brake lever, and was astounded that it worked.
I said, "I like to be able to stop."

He reduced my ticket from white lining (reckless in those days) to 75 in a 65.
I thanked him.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

sold this 2015 Road King after retiring and moving away from my riding buddies. It was an awesome ride. Took it from Va to Arkansas twice. Good times.

IMG_2927.jpeg

IMG_2494.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

This is my other bike. I bought it to get used to riding the street again. I bought it because it was light and cheap. The little bike is so much fun I cannot part with it. This summer I am taking it down to the frame and doing some work to it. The engine is strong and only has 10,000 miles on it. This bike is like a Swiss Army knife. It’s good for a lot of things but it doesn’t do anything really well...except for make me smile.

 

1997 Yamaha Virago 535

 

CB56D69B-0DCB-4E7F-AC4C-E9B2A2C7E805.thumb.jpeg.9ee9f13d9b06b1826a61f98cd68d5fef.jpeg

478C3BAB-CD98-4DC3-87F9-AC103666957E.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said:

This is my other bike. I bought it to get used to riding the street again. I bought it because it was light and cheap. The little bike is so much fun I cannot part with it. This summer I am taking it down to the frame and doing some work to it. The engine is strong and only has 10,000 miles on it. This bike is like a Swiss Army knife. It’s good for a lot of things but it doesn’t do anything really well...except for make me smile.

 

1997 Yamaha Virago 535

 

CB56D69B-0DCB-4E7F-AC4C-E9B2A2C7E805.thumb.jpeg.9ee9f13d9b06b1826a61f98cd68d5fef.jpeg

478C3BAB-CD98-4DC3-87F9-AC103666957E.jpeg

 

I really like it!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Kawasaki EX500 as my first bike.

Suzuki Bandit 600

Kawasaki Concours

Ducati Monster as my last bike, before it decided to make me it's last rider.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

My 2002 Fatboy that identifies as a Heritage. I don't get to ride as much as I used to, but I can't bring myself to sell it.

2011-06-08 13.04.08.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It's my mid life crisis bike!!  1975 Super Glide with a 'few' modifications built by me.

But when I want to get serious and cross state lines and such, it's the 05 Road King that gets saddled up.

 

jim

Jim and Alta    Aug 2018.jpeg

IMG_4975.JPG

Link to comment
Share on other sites

'87 FLHTC Electra Glide

110 horse Evo motor.Rides like a Cadillac  ,runs like a 'Vette.

Also have an 89 identical to this one,but it has an original TLE Deluxe HD sidecar.

Currently both are for sale.Gettin too old,I guess.

I'll post pics of the sidecar rig when I get it out.

Choctaw Jack

20190427_113329.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks, Pat!  Here's another (1985 Low Rider) in my garage that belonged to my military brother who passed back in '07.  I did the burnout in the bar he managed during his memorial!

I'm really not a Harley snob. I like em all, but prefer to ride these!!  Better suited to my short legs!!

 

jim

IMG_0385.JPG

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1979 Triumph Bonneville 750

45450049_10212835232302657_7498043078020

50015956_10213281782986145_5552046357444

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.