Bikers, Show us your rides!
03-03-2008, 05:31 PM
#226
Pcar
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 1,612
Originally Posted by FlyWheel
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Uhhhhh......." what? I'm not the first to post a non motorized bike on this thread. Nor does my moustache restrict me (or anyone else) to single speed machines. 
Uhhhhh......." what? I'm not the first to post a non motorized bike on this thread. Nor does my moustache restrict me (or anyone else) to single speed machines. 
03-03-2008, 06:36 PM
#227
Sponge Mike
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Union City, Ca.
Posts: 317
I don't have a cool mustache like yours but I do have long hair so I'm allowed to ride single speed too. Here's mine. 2007 Specialized Langster. I use the freewheel side so the hardcore guys probably won't talk to me. hehe
03-04-2008, 03:58 AM
#228
Ochroma Pyramidale Tekton
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Blackstock, South Carolina
Posts: 3,029
Originally Posted by Buzz
Uhhhhh.... I just didn't expect to see a bicycle. C'mon now, I never said anything about your moustache. That was someone else. I really do like your paint job though.
03-04-2008, 04:38 PM
#229
Pcar
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 1,612
Originally Posted by FlyWheel
You should see her up close (in the sun). That royal purple candy apple also contains microscopic holographic particles (it's full of stars!)
03-05-2008, 02:45 AM
#230
Ochroma Pyramidale Tekton
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Blackstock, South Carolina
Posts: 3,029
Originally Posted by Buzz
Where'd you find paint like that? Can you get a close up photo so we can see it all? I've never even heard of paint with holographic particles. <?>
It isn't easy to photograph the effect, but I'll try to get a picture posted tomorrow, if the sun is shining.Before she was repainted, I had her so she looked like she was made out of wood
For more pics, go here
OK, I got a couple of pics of the new paint, the "stars" don't show as bright as in RL, but you can see them at least.
Last edited by FlyWheel; 03-06-2008 at 05:06 AM. Reason: added last line and photos
03-05-2008, 02:50 AM
#231
Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 317
I took one of my RAW photos, outputed it at -1, 0, +1 and tried a bit of HDR with Photomatix. What do you think?
3 source images probably would have been better but I think it's pretty good for a first try from a single source image.
3 source images probably would have been better but I think it's pretty good for a first try from a single source image.
03-06-2008, 12:06 AM
#232
Figure 9 Specialist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: A Barrier Island in NJ - U.S.A.
Posts: 210
Originally Posted by Buzz
Nice pics, MikeMc. I'll have to dig up some REALLY old pictures from when I raced motocross professionally. To give you an idea how long ago this was...I finished 15th out of 100 at the first Supercross race ever held inside the Daytona International Speedway. Yeah... 1971!
If you guys want to see some photos just let me know. I'll scan some and post them. Bikes? I started on Yamaha's... then got a sponsorship to ride Maicos and CZ''s. Finally, in my 3rd year, our team got picked up by Ossa motorcycles. Fastest, best handling bike I ever raced. I even made the center fold of "Dirt Bike" magazine, at Daytona. Never owned a Harley...or any other big bike. "My sole intention was learning to fly.......
If you guys want to see some photos just let me know. I'll scan some and post them. Bikes? I started on Yamaha's... then got a sponsorship to ride Maicos and CZ''s. Finally, in my 3rd year, our team got picked up by Ossa motorcycles. Fastest, best handling bike I ever raced. I even made the center fold of "Dirt Bike" magazine, at Daytona. Never owned a Harley...or any other big bike. "My sole intention was learning to fly.......
Incredible, Buzz! It's a Small World After All!
A friend and I bought used Triumphs together back in 1964 and used them for our only on-road transportation, and on weekends we raced "scrambles" (pre-motocross) as well as flat track with them! We travelled to all the tracks in PA, W. VA, and VA for scrambles racing, and to MD, Upstate NY, and NH for flat tracking.
I picked up a Maico and he picked up a CZ for the scrambles races so we could run the 250cc class, and the open class with the Triumphs. When we flat tracked, we only used the Triumphs. We never went professional but pretended we did and after a while we were unbeatable in open-class scrambles. We made up a banner and called ourselves "The Snow Crop Orange Juice Motorcycle Racing Team" - what a hoot! (it does have a certain ring to it if you say it right - like Strawberry Alarm Clock - LOL!). We always had trouble beating out the guys on Bultaco Pursangs in the 250cc class but we always came in 2nd and 3rd (or 3rd and 2nd) and once in a while got the best of them. That was really "back in the day"!
He now rides a 1973 Triumph Bonneville and I've got a 2005 XL1200R Sportster. I've been riding 44 years all told and have always had a bike. I wish I still had that 2-cycle Maico, it was great bike. In addition to his Triumph, my buddy still has his CZ and puts spiked tires on it for ice racing in the winter on Lake Wallenpaupak in PA.
Dang, it IS a small world!
03-06-2008, 04:32 PM
#233
Pcar
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 1,612
Originally Posted by aeromite
Incredible, Buzz! It's a Small World After All!
A friend and I bought used Triumphs together back in 1964 and used them for our only on-road transportation, and on weekends we raced "scrambles" (pre-motocross) as well as flat track with them! We travelled to all the tracks in PA, W. VA, and VA for scrambles racing, and to MD, Upstate NY, and NH for flat tracking.
I picked up a Maico and he picked up a CZ for the scrambles races so we could run the 250cc class, and the open class with the Triumphs. When we flat tracked, we only used the Triumphs. We never went professional but pretended we did and after a while we were unbeatable in open-class scrambles. We made up a banner and called ourselves "The Snow Crop Orange Juice Motorcycle Racing Team" - what a hoot! (it does have a certain ring to it if you say it right - like Strawberry Alarm Clock - LOL!). We always had trouble beating out the guys on Bultaco Pursangs in the 250cc class but we always came in 2nd and 3rd (or 3rd and 2nd) and once in a while got the best of them. That was really "back in the day"!
He now rides a 1973 Triumph Bonneville and I've got a 2005 XL1200R Sportster. I've been riding 44 years all told and have always had a bike. I wish I still had that 2-cycle Maico, it was great bike. In addition to his Triumph, my buddy still has his CZ and puts spiked tires on it for ice racing in the winter on Lake Wallenpaupak in PA.
Dang, it IS a small world!
A friend and I bought used Triumphs together back in 1964 and used them for our only on-road transportation, and on weekends we raced "scrambles" (pre-motocross) as well as flat track with them! We travelled to all the tracks in PA, W. VA, and VA for scrambles racing, and to MD, Upstate NY, and NH for flat tracking.
I picked up a Maico and he picked up a CZ for the scrambles races so we could run the 250cc class, and the open class with the Triumphs. When we flat tracked, we only used the Triumphs. We never went professional but pretended we did and after a while we were unbeatable in open-class scrambles. We made up a banner and called ourselves "The Snow Crop Orange Juice Motorcycle Racing Team" - what a hoot! (it does have a certain ring to it if you say it right - like Strawberry Alarm Clock - LOL!). We always had trouble beating out the guys on Bultaco Pursangs in the 250cc class but we always came in 2nd and 3rd (or 3rd and 2nd) and once in a while got the best of them. That was really "back in the day"!
He now rides a 1973 Triumph Bonneville and I've got a 2005 XL1200R Sportster. I've been riding 44 years all told and have always had a bike. I wish I still had that 2-cycle Maico, it was great bike. In addition to his Triumph, my buddy still has his CZ and puts spiked tires on it for ice racing in the winter on Lake Wallenpaupak in PA.
Dang, it IS a small world!
I can't upload my pictures because they're scans and if I reduce their size, you won't be able to see them. I'll try uploading them to my site server and postin links. I raced flat track on an Ossa DMR (Dick Mann Replica). I also raced scrambles on a Yamaha 250. But, I'll have to admit, the Ossa Stilettos were faster and better handling than any other motocross bike I ever rode. The CZ was a strange bike to me. I could be flying down a straight stretch and the bike would just throw me on the ground! I finally figured out when it started doing the "Hospital Hop" the only way to straighten it out was to pour the throttle on. I used to love to go to a non-sanctioned race because they knew I was a pro, so they made me race the 250 Ossa in the open class. I still won all of them! U got any pics?
I'm going to try uploading and linking back to some pictures that are so old they're falling apart. lol The Pro motocross I raced was international, and Florida/Georgia were the winter races. I got to race against the likes of Joel Robert, Sylvan Gabor, Enji Greff, Barry Higgins, Brad Lackey, Zane Kent and many other famous riders from Europe. Let me dig around a little.
Buzz
03-06-2008, 06:03 PM
#234
Figure 9 Specialist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: A Barrier Island in NJ - U.S.A.
Posts: 210
Originally Posted by Buzz
You know, the more we talk the more I wonder if we led parallel lives!
I can't upload my pictures because they're scans and if I reduce their size, you won't be able to see them. I'll try uploading them to my site server and postin links. I raced flat track on an Ossa DMR (Dick Mann Replica). I also raced scrambles on a Yamaha 250. But, I'll have to admit, the Ossa Stilettos were faster and better handling than any other motocross bike I ever rode. The CZ was a strange bike to me. I could be flying down a straight stretch and the bike would just throw me on the ground! I finally figured out when it started doing the "Hospital Hop" the only way to straighten it out was to pour the throttle on. I used to love to go to a non-sanctioned race because they knew I was a pro, so they made me race the 250 Ossa in the open class. I still won all of them! U got any pics?
I'm going to try uploading and linking back to some pictures that are so old they're falling apart. lol The Pro motocross I raced was international, and Florida/Georgia were the winter races. I got to race against the likes of Joel Robert, Sylvan Gabor, Enji Greff, Barry Higgins, Brad Lackey, Zane Kent and many other famous riders from Europe. Let me dig around a little.
Buzz
I can't upload my pictures because they're scans and if I reduce their size, you won't be able to see them. I'll try uploading them to my site server and postin links. I raced flat track on an Ossa DMR (Dick Mann Replica). I also raced scrambles on a Yamaha 250. But, I'll have to admit, the Ossa Stilettos were faster and better handling than any other motocross bike I ever rode. The CZ was a strange bike to me. I could be flying down a straight stretch and the bike would just throw me on the ground! I finally figured out when it started doing the "Hospital Hop" the only way to straighten it out was to pour the throttle on. I used to love to go to a non-sanctioned race because they knew I was a pro, so they made me race the 250 Ossa in the open class. I still won all of them! U got any pics?
I'm going to try uploading and linking back to some pictures that are so old they're falling apart. lol The Pro motocross I raced was international, and Florida/Georgia were the winter races. I got to race against the likes of Joel Robert, Sylvan Gabor, Enji Greff, Barry Higgins, Brad Lackey, Zane Kent and many other famous riders from Europe. Let me dig around a little.
Buzz
Yeah, I'm beginning to think we were separated at birth - or something!
I'd love to see any old pictures you may have from your racing days.
Joel Robert and Brad Lackey are familiar names to me, but the rest, I'm not so sure. Gary Nixon is the one I remember best.I'm afraid we were not very much into taking pictures, and that's a shame because I would love to see them now!
In fact, the only picture I can ever remember seeing was of my Triumph 650cc TR6-C all by itself. There's a couple of places that picture could be and the next time I'm in the attic I'll see if I can find it, scan it, and post it.In 1970 I started taking flying lessons for my private license (in an Aeronca 7AC), but gave up 1:1 flying when our first son was born in 1973. Now, tell me you also got your private ticket and I'll arrange the family reunion - LOL!
03-06-2008, 09:58 PM
#235
Figure 9 Specialist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: A Barrier Island in NJ - U.S.A.
Posts: 210
Buzz,
My desire to see my old Triumph got the best of me and I went to the attic to rummaged for the picture of it.
Here it is in all of it's racing glory during a local practice session for scrambles (lights removed, mufflers removed, and carb needle raised to enrichen and compensate the mixture for the straight-pipe exhaust).
As mentioned previously, I bought it used but it was only a couple of years old when I got it, and it cost me the whopping sum of $600.00 (a lot at the time!) It was the 650cc, single carb, model TR6-C. Notice the "Bell" helmet (about all that was available at the time- LOL!)
My desire to see my old Triumph got the best of me and I went to the attic to rummaged for the picture of it.
Here it is in all of it's racing glory during a local practice session for scrambles (lights removed, mufflers removed, and carb needle raised to enrichen and compensate the mixture for the straight-pipe exhaust).
As mentioned previously, I bought it used but it was only a couple of years old when I got it, and it cost me the whopping sum of $600.00 (a lot at the time!) It was the 650cc, single carb, model TR6-C. Notice the "Bell" helmet (about all that was available at the time- LOL!)
05-15-2008, 05:01 PM
#237
Matt Smith
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Newton, NJ
Posts: 563
Well, I did my part to curb dependence on foreign oil. After a year of it languishing in the cycleshell in my yard, I finally got off my duff and diagnosed and fixed my GS500. Tore down the carbs and thoroughly cleaned them, amazingly the o-rings and diaphragms were still good. Wound up fitting an inline fuel filter to stop the rust from the tank from clogging the jets, a new higher flow air filter element and some minor stuff. Just got it through inspection this morning and have a set of new tires waiting to be mounted. It's good to be back on two wheels.
After a year of it languishing in the cycleshell in my yard, I finally got off my duff and diagnosed and fixed my GS500. Tore down the carbs and thoroughly cleaned them, amazingly the o-rings and diaphragms were still good. Wound up fitting an inline fuel filter to stop the rust from the tank from clogging the jets, a new higher flow air filter element and some minor stuff. Just got it through inspection this morning and have a set of new tires waiting to be mounted. It's good to be back on two wheels.
07-17-2008, 04:58 PM
#240
Matt Smith
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Newton, NJ
Posts: 563
The good thing about that Can-Am is that cars might actually PAY ATTENTION to you on it, thanks to the size. I don't understand how so many cars can fail to see a motorcycle high beam, but but they do......yes, I had to test my emergency braking skills a couple times yesterday
in case you were wondering. Keeping two fingers on the brake and clutch levers paid off. SOME Stupid cagers(not everybody) drive like everyone else on the road is just scenery in a video game(some motorcyclists do it too, to be fair but they're usually just putting themselves at risk). I know the risks, wear the gear all the time, but sometimes the sheer incompetence and/or arrogance displayed by others on the road just gets to me. I'll shut up now......
in case you were wondering. Keeping two fingers on the brake and clutch levers paid off. SOME Stupid cagers(not everybody) drive like everyone else on the road is just scenery in a video game(some motorcyclists do it too, to be fair but they're usually just putting themselves at risk). I know the risks, wear the gear all the time, but sometimes the sheer incompetence and/or arrogance displayed by others on the road just gets to me. I'll shut up now......
Last edited by buzzbomber; 07-17-2008 at 05:11 PM. Reason: sounded more belligerant than intended...
07-17-2008, 05:31 PM
#242
Bank Robber
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Wilton, CA
Posts: 629
Now for some History....
The first was my Grandpa... 1917 Harley Davidson. Photo was taken in 1921. My grandpa lived to be 97.
The second is my Pop. This is a Harley 45. I don't recall the year, but he was about 15 years old.
Cheers,
Fangar
The second is my Pop. This is a Harley 45. I don't recall the year, but he was about 15 years old.
Cheers,
Fangar
07-17-2008, 05:42 PM
#243
Matt Smith
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Newton, NJ
Posts: 563
Cool pictures! My father-in-law's father was a motorcycle officer in Paterson, NJ back in the middle part of the last century. We have some nice old black and whites of him on the job. Can't remember exactly what they put him on, but I want to say Hydro-Glide...
. We have some nice old black and whites of him on the job. Can't remember exactly what they put him on, but I want to say Hydro-Glide...
07-17-2008, 05:46 PM
#244
Bank Robber
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Wilton, CA
Posts: 629
Originally Posted by buzzbomber
Cool pictures! My father-in-law's father was a motorcycle officer in Paterson, NJ back in the middle part of the last century. We have some nice old black and whites of him on the job. Can't remember exactly what they put him on, but I want to say Hydro-Glide...
. We have some nice old black and whites of him on the job. Can't remember exactly what they put him on, but I want to say Hydro-Glide...My old man has had over 75 bikes in his time. I have had 3 harleys and now the new ZG1400. That bike smokes.
Cheers,
Fangar
07-18-2008, 06:11 AM
#245
Super Contributor
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sugar Grove
Posts: 2,748
I had someone try to kill me tonight coming home from work. A Van pulled out in front of me. They were making a right hand turn and they almost hit me in the side!!! I yanked my Valkyrie hard to the left and threaded the needle between the Van and the car on my left!! Dam that was close!! I"d guess he missed me [Thanks to me!!] buy no more than a foot or less. At least I"m able to post the story here tonight.
Fangar,
Those are some cool pix. My Dad also had a few bikes in his day. I'll have to ask my Mom if she still has any pix of him on his bikes. Nice GZ1400. I have a 1983 LTD 750 Kaw. It is old but I still love it.
CTD
Fangar,
Those are some cool pix. My Dad also had a few bikes in his day. I'll have to ask my Mom if she still has any pix of him on his bikes. Nice GZ1400. I have a 1983 LTD 750 Kaw. It is old but I still love it.
CTD
07-18-2008, 06:54 AM
#246
Permanently Banned
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Sunny South
Posts: 47
WOW! threading a needle is not an easy task on a Valkyrie ! Those folks probably have chrome marks on their vehicles from your pipes. That is what is wrong with 4 wheelers that don't pay attention to all obsticles in the road. Happened to me a few times. It is a bad feeling when that happens.I have a 2006 Concours. When I am approaching an intersection and I see a car approaching, I flash my headlights till I get by. Safe riding. Matt
. That is what is wrong with 4 wheelers that don't pay attention to all obsticles in the road. Happened to me a few times. It is a bad feeling when that happens.I have a 2006 Concours. When I am approaching an intersection and I see a car approaching, I flash my headlights till I get by. Safe riding. Matt
07-18-2008, 08:28 AM
#247
Bank Robber
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Wilton, CA
Posts: 629
Originally Posted by Crash Test Dummy
I had someone try to kill me tonight coming home from work. A Van pulled out in front of me. They were making a right hand turn and they almost hit me in the side!!! I yanked my Valkyrie hard to the left and threaded the needle between the Van and the car on my left!! Dam that was close!! I"d guess he missed me [Thanks to me!!] buy no more than a foot or less. At least I"m able to post the story here tonight.
Fangar,
Those are some cool pix. My Dad also had a few bikes in his day. I'll have to ask my Mom if she still has any pix of him on his bikes. Nice GZ1400. I have a 1983 LTD 750 Kaw. It is old but I still love it.
CTD
Fangar,
Those are some cool pix. My Dad also had a few bikes in his day. I'll have to ask my Mom if she still has any pix of him on his bikes. Nice GZ1400. I have a 1983 LTD 750 Kaw. It is old but I still love it.
CTD
Glad you made it through that ok. Ride safe!
Fangar
07-18-2008, 12:38 PM
#248
Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 14,304
Originally Posted by Crash Test Dummy
I had someone try to kill me tonight coming home from work. A Van pulled out in front of me. They were making a right hand turn and they almost hit me in the side!!! I yanked my Valkyrie hard to the left and threaded the needle between the Van and the car on my left!! Dam that was close!! I"d guess he missed me [Thanks to me!!] buy no more than a foot or less. At least I"m able to post the story here tonight. CTD
07-18-2008, 01:14 PM
#249
Goofball
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: God's country
Posts: 1,353
Glad you dodged the land yacht CTD. There is probably still a huge boot shaped dent in the passenger door of a Delta Eighty-Eight in NC somewhere. Older lady that tried to make her exit from the highway from the left lane right through me.
07-18-2008, 02:31 PM
#250
Super Contributor
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sugar Grove
Posts: 2,748
Thanks guys. It al happend sooooo FAST I couldn't even honk the horn until it was all over. I felt stupid honking after the fact but I felt I needed to I was so pisst. The Valk handels so good for a land yacht. The low center of gravity of the flat 6 cyc is awsome.
CTD
CTD
