I agree that there are a lot of guys that have no business on two wheels are going out and buying big hogs and are muddying our world, but you should'nt always assume someone is doing that. I know you can usually tell because the guy is wearing dockers and a polo shirt or something. I know almost everyone would think my dad is some damn yuppie that just bought his bike. The truth is my dad bought his first Harley in 1960 when he was 14 and in 8th grade, he had Harely's from then on and way more. He was riding when it wasnt cool. I wonder how many other guys this is true for? 

I wonder how many other guys this is true for?

I'm totally cool with rich guys on bikes. Like I said, I'm not cool with the "bike storage guys".

You know the type, exactly like was already mentioned: "I'll ride my bike to Starbucks, but FUCK man, 60 mile ride? That's a little far for me..." 

Everyone has different motivations, just like every other aspect of life.
They're still buying bikes and providing the bike companies with capital to improve what they have.
I love you guys, I really do, I don't have any sinister agenda behind my postings, honest. 

i give the wave to all riders. we all have two wheels and some of us three. why? we aren't cagers.

there is a feeling that motorcycles give that i have yet to experience in a car. sure, my bmw glides around the corners but it isn't quite the same.

/can't wait to ride again.

//waiting for suggestions. 

I've wanted a bike for ages, but I don't know what to get.
I don't want something that goes like too fast, I mean I can admit to being a chicken. 

no such thing as too fast. only "too fast" for the situation.

doing 138mph to work? not fast enough. changing lanes at that speed is very different. 

Like handling wise. 

//waiting for suggestions.

....you've got suggestions. Don't get a 650, get at least an 1100. Look on Craigslist.

What more do you want? 

I want a hug!!! 

Like handling wise.

study bike physics. take a rider's course. not that scary. 

Well I know about bike physics.
There is a rider course at the local cc I've been meaning to take. 

I also like the BMW bikes but they may be a little small too. :-/ 

Sound expensive too. 

Werd. I've got an 1100 Sabre, and I think it's underpowered.

With that big belly you have, I should guess so!

;) 

Dayum!! 

Some young fella here at work asked me why I ride a Harley.

In classic bravado (silly me), I tried explaining to him that Harley Davidson's are a different breed of bike...

"So what kind of bike are you looking for?"
"I dunno a Honda maybe."
"Why not a Harley?"
"Old man's bike."
"Do you like scoring pussy?"
"Don't all guys?"

You couldn't have written a better script for Hollyweird. As this young buck and I are talkin' here comes my niece Vicki. I was gonna give her a ride to her place.....

"Nice bike. Can I have a ride?"
"Sure. Hop on."
"Thanks. Your place or mine....?"

This kid went right out and bought a Sportster....:D 

Dayum!!

That was for Brian/Jeepboy....;)

I give him shit for not ridin' a real man's scoot...;) 

Anyone in here ever ridden a buell? 

the only time I enjoyed mine was the first week I had it. I hated it every day after that. Then Yamaha f'ed me in the ass when I sold it back to them.

Why not the Yamaha? Not stirring up problems - just interested in upgrading my 1999 Honda Shadow ACE (750) 

just interested in upgrading my 1999 Honda Shadow ACE (750)

Honestly? Whatever brand floats your boat as long as it's not underpowered.

I have to assume since you said "upgrading" and "750" together you think yours is a little underpowered? 

I build custom harley choppers... love em. Nothing like a bike and a long road. 

I have to assume since you said "upgrading" and "750" together you think yours is a little underpowered?

Yeah - not bad for a first bike, but it's lacking in the engine power department. Bought it for $2500 a year ago, can sell it now for $3500ish 

Whoa....Y HALO THAR HUMA!

Can I ask your opinion on somethin? 95 sportster, 1200 kit, jetted carbs, stock frame.

I want to chopper it, my back won't allow me to go rigid. I've heard "front fork kit" and "rolling chasis" in equal amounts, but from non-builders.

As a builder, what would you suggest for me? 

Bought it for $2500 a year ago, can sell it now for $3500ish

Get an 1100 or up, all I can suggest. If you want a full-on cruiser, I hear you'll want an 1800 or so. 

wait a second, Iowa...

Depnding on which part I would love to stop by and have a beer sometime probably. 

I should start giving some serious thought to what sort of bike I should get... 

It's totally irrational, but I really want a Kawasaki W650.

Ideally I'd like a real vintage Brit bike, but I've got a nagging worry that parts & maintenance would take a lot of the fun out of it.

The W650 might be a poseur bike with its wannbe retro look, but I've always loved the style of those classic bikes. 

Round here there is a 72 BMW on craigslist for about 3k... 

Bebblebrox said:

I'm totally cool with rich guys on bikes. Like I said, I'm not cool with the "bike storage guys".

You know the type, exactly like was already mentioned: "I'll ride my bike to Starbucks, but FUCK man, 60 mile ride? That's a little far for me..."

Wimps. I did 1500 miles with some friends in 4 days. one of these, and it's a 125

Woundtootight said:

Some young fella here at work asked me why I ride a Harley.

You couldn't have written a better script for Hollyweird. As this young buck and I are talkin' here comes my niece Vicki. I was gonna give her a ride to her place.....

"Nice bike. Can I have a ride?"
"Sure. Hop on."
"Thanks. Your place or mine....?"

This kid went right out and bought a Sportster....:D

Now that got a LOL! 

Now that sounds like its not the most pleasent for your ass... 

Depends what you want to do, on a stock sportster frame I think chopper fork kits look silly, since the frame is not stretched you have a stubby body, and then loooooong forks. Depends what kind of look you are going for. I prefer ridgids, but you can get stretched frames that are made for swing arms and suspension that look pretty good. I started with a 94 sporty and chopped it, kept only the engine and a few misc parts... wish I could post a pic here, but my web link is down. At any rate i'd email a pic to you if you wanted. If you really budget it you can swap over everything from your stock bike to the new frame... but keep in mind depending on your tins you may get a more old school chopper look, unless you get the stretched tank to match. Anyways I am also a vtwin and a pipedreamz dealer and I can beat almost any prices in my town anyways. Feel free to drop a line for photos. 

Quite comfy actually, you're not quite in a race rep position, and your back is straight.
Once you get it up to about 50mph the wind takes the weight off your wrists and it gets fun.
The only problem was, even with the full power kit, you didn't want to drop too much speed off or it was like a (noisy) slug,
you had to run it in the powerband to get moving again. 

I guess I will take your word for it Froggy. Someday I would like to get a sport bike like that but not for quite some time me thinks...

I am thinking a cruiser-esque, not sure how many CCs to start etc... Want something comfortable and that I can ride for some decent distance. 

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first link is busted... 

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i170/elvis636/p1010001.jpg

second one works though.

where in Iowa are you at? 

ahhh well, can't get it to work. 

cedar rapids 

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I can it seems.... upon looking at it there was a line break included in there for some reason.

fixed it up for you.

It is sharp looking. 

Cedar Rapids, gotcha... Cities here. 

I also had the TZR 250.
That was a crazy bike.
Unfortunately someone decided they wanted it more than me. Bastards. It was six weeks old....

I couldn't ride that Farnaby, it would do my back in

Looks nice though. 

THose pics are Huma's bike not mine Froggy... 

Whose bike is that?
Huma's? 

What are all your opinions on safety gear? Obviously a helmet is a good idea. Any preferences on brand/style? What about leathers or suits? Gloves? Boots? Condoms? 

Pwned.
F5 is my friend. 

Yep.

I need a license before I can really get a bike since I want it nice and legal. 

Obviously a helmet is a good idea. Any preferences on brand/style? What about leathers or suits? Gloves? Boots? Condoms?

Comdoms yes!

The rest of it i am curious about your opinions of as well. 

Tuna said:

What are all your opinions on safety gear? Obviously a helmet is a good idea. Any preferences on brand/style? What about leathers or suits? Gloves? Boots? Condoms?

Buy the best you can afford. 

yea, thats one I built for myself... 

mostly hand made parts, turn key ignition so it starts just like a car.... makes for cleaner handlebars