Show us your Motorcycles
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It's all black, idiots couldn't (wouldnt) notice it. But then, my triumph is all black but for minimal shiny bits & silver front wheel & fork legs, very seldom if ever get dissed on the road. If I lived in such an idiot-infested area, I'd have to move.
jsisk
Not 2 Old 2 Rock & Roll
I wore a bright red jacket. The problem is, people can't see you if they don't look. The biggest issue is people making a right turn on a red light without stopping for looking.
WillVT
Super Member
Nice bike! My dream is to someday step up from the Silverwing to the naked Goldwing.I solved the people not noticing me problem on my last bike by mounting the loudest set of air horns I could find. One blast and they paid attention right quick, as they looked around to see where the huge truck was.......
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How did you supply the instant air blast to them honkers?I solved the people not noticing me problem on my last bike by mounting the loudest set of air horns I could find. One blast and they paid attention right quick, as they looked around to see where the huge truck was.......
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Denali is one company that offers much more compact yet equally powerful horns.I solved the people not noticing me problem on my last bike by mounting the loudest set of air horns I could find. One blast and they paid attention right quick, as they looked around to see where the huge truck was.......
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Twisted Throttle here in the USA sells them.
Hi Catmanboo, One of the oddities of the Gold Wing is that the traditional gas tank you see is actually not the gas tank, it is a combined area that has the carb's air cleaner, some electric bits like the voltage regulator & some relays and other stuff, and a storage compartment. The actual gas tank, 5 gallon capacity, was located under the sidecovers (just above the swingarm). With a careful re engineering of the storage area I was able to fit both a compressor and an air tank.
Pio1980
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Not mine of course, but interesting.
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Lord Patrick
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I've seen Allen ride that beast at the Brackley festival, a lovely thing.
Great bike. Wouldn't think of going dirt riding on it it's a 500 pounder. On the road it's a very comfortable ride. The straight cut gears on a Guzzi take a little getting use to but the gearing is so good it is one of the smoothest shifting bikes I've had. It can be a bit fussy in first and 2nd at a stop. Just let up on the clutch very little and it'll pop in. Becomes 2nd nature quickly.
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Old Ears too
Super Member
I put a set of Fiam electric horns on my first motorcycle. I once had to use them when under a freeway overpass and a guy in a convertible with the top down went to change lanes on me.I solved the people not noticing me problem on my last bike by mounting the loudest set of air horns I could find. One blast and they paid attention right quick, as they looked around to see where the huge truck was.......
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He couldn't get back in his lane fast enough when I hit the horn button.
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1992 Honda CR250R.
mkane
Lunatic Member
3rd gear at Thunderhill. I'm guessing near 85mph.
This is Sears Point 1983 at the kink. 135mph or so.
When I lose 10 more pounds I'll be able to zip up my leathers again wearing a back protector. Weighing 195lbs was enjoyable for a short while. I need to get back down where I belong. 170 is the goal.
This is Sears Point 1983 at the kink. 135mph or so.
When I lose 10 more pounds I'll be able to zip up my leathers again wearing a back protector. Weighing 195lbs was enjoyable for a short while. I need to get back down where I belong. 170 is the goal.
BMWCCA
Addicted Member
I just got back from Barber Motorsport Park for their 19th annual Vintage weekend. Four-days of vintage bikes on an absolutely beautiful track that you just have to experience to believe.
For me it was a lot of walking, a huge swap meet, camping on the ground in my tent, which all started with a 9-hour ride there Wednesday, and last night a 9-hour ride back home on a 40-year-old motorcycle ridden by a 71-year-old rider. Though we're both fine, I dare say the old bike faired better than I did. The BMW never skipped a beat while I required a half-hour shower at 2am to even begin to think about going to bed!
For me it was a lot of walking, a huge swap meet, camping on the ground in my tent, which all started with a 9-hour ride there Wednesday, and last night a 9-hour ride back home on a 40-year-old motorcycle ridden by a 71-year-old rider. Though we're both fine, I dare say the old bike faired better than I did. The BMW never skipped a beat while I required a half-hour shower at 2am to even begin to think about going to bed!
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BroncoJimbo
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I was there too. A five-hour ride there on back roads and three-hour ride back on the interstate. If you ride motorcycles, you need to add this to your bucket-list.
