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rick88
Old School
My 2014 Harley-Davidson Low Rider. Technically it is a 2014-1/2 as the Low Rider was re-introduced mid model year after being discontinued in 2009. After owning used bikes all my life it was the first brand new one I ever bought. Love this bike, it's the perfect size for me and pretty comfy for a Harley, I can ride 5-600 miles in a day and not be sore.
The bike has a long list of swapped out/added parts from stock. The 103 cu. in. (1690 cc) motor has lots of power in the bikes 660 lb frame, even more so after my mods. I swapped out the restrictive exhaust system (complete with catalytic converter) for a Cobra pipe, added a high flow air cleaner, and a Vance & Hines FP3 tuner/fuel management system. Those changes made a dramatic difference!!
I ride a lot of miles each season. I used to ride 10-12k miles a year, but since I bought this bike new I decided to cut back a bit, averaging 6-7k. On today's ride I'll be hitting the 40k milestone.
The bike has a long list of swapped out/added parts from stock. The 103 cu. in. (1690 cc) motor has lots of power in the bikes 660 lb frame, even more so after my mods. I swapped out the restrictive exhaust system (complete with catalytic converter) for a Cobra pipe, added a high flow air cleaner, and a Vance & Hines FP3 tuner/fuel management system. Those changes made a dramatic difference!!
I ride a lot of miles each season. I used to ride 10-12k miles a year, but since I bought this bike new I decided to cut back a bit, averaging 6-7k. On today's ride I'll be hitting the 40k milestone.
That's a nice looking bike. Very well taken care of. I have a few HDs nothing newer than 04. I've been keeping an eye out for fxdx or my first choice a anniversary super glide. The baggers are nice but I don't take long trips and a super glide would fit the bill perfectly. I think its time to thin the herd and start over again.
grillebilly
Empty Head
Nice ironhead.! You've got all the right bits on that one. Dellorto carb ?
My hats off to you on all the chrome and polish. At the most I give them a quick spray in the sand blaster.
grillebilly
Empty Head
Yeah it’s a Dellorto. It’s had a bunch of different carbs over the years. It was my first HD. Bought it in 79, it went off like a bomb in 2001. All moving parts are aftermarket.
Pio1980
AK Member
Owned '80 and '78 iron age Sports when I retired 32 years ago, rough and ready "agricultural" dispositions. The most fun you could have on the road for two hours or 75 miles, whichever came first, then I just wanted to get back home and get off. Still, their unit construction was imo better than the pieced-together big twins with the overlong primary chain. The big twins, properly sorted out and set up, were better more comfy long haul road bikes, the Sporties could be great day-trippers when they weren't beating your ass.
Nonetheless, I do enjoy very much looking at the oldies.
Nonetheless, I do enjoy very much looking at the oldies.
BamaBilly
Motorcycles and Music
Very nice looking IH! I’m building a chopper based on a 64 XLCH with a Hunt mag currently, I’m thinking about trying a Lectron on it. I’ve heard really good things
grillebilly
Empty Head
Sportster was a much better design than the big twins. BT's slowly evolved to a twin cam (helped) and the transmission bolts directly to the engine (helped). When the Evo offered a 3.5" bore standard, it became one helluva base for a hotrod.
I bought this 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner last May because I wanted a newer bike.
It's only 15 years old.
My other "big" bike is a 1973 BMW 750.
At 1852cc and over 800 pounds, this thing is huge.
It does not make much sense for riding around town, it's too heavy, and you can barely use the engine.
But once it's out of town and on a nice rural backroad, it feels really cushy, smooth and powerful.
The picture below shows it with it's fairing and passenger backrest.
I've yet to have a passenger, so that passenger backrest stays in the garage.
I like the rider's backrest, though.
I keep the fairing on it most of the time, despite the weight.
I does an admirable job of pushing the wind aside.
The engine is a bit obnoxious, with its aftermarket exhaust.
But I wear good earplugs so I can't hear it, and I go easy on the throttle when I am around others.
I really enjoyed it over the past summer.
I put about 8000 miles on it, just riding it after work to clear my head.
I took it out for a few 3-4 day trips to the mountains earlier in the Fall.
Just ride west and take roads that look interesting, not knowing quite where they might lead nor knowing where you'll stay the night.
I have not done that sort of thing in nearly 40 years.
Big fun for an old guy like me.
It's only 15 years old.
My other "big" bike is a 1973 BMW 750.
At 1852cc and over 800 pounds, this thing is huge.
It does not make much sense for riding around town, it's too heavy, and you can barely use the engine.
But once it's out of town and on a nice rural backroad, it feels really cushy, smooth and powerful.
The picture below shows it with it's fairing and passenger backrest.
I've yet to have a passenger, so that passenger backrest stays in the garage.
I like the rider's backrest, though.
I keep the fairing on it most of the time, despite the weight.
I does an admirable job of pushing the wind aside.
The engine is a bit obnoxious, with its aftermarket exhaust.
But I wear good earplugs so I can't hear it, and I go easy on the throttle when I am around others.
I really enjoyed it over the past summer.
I put about 8000 miles on it, just riding it after work to clear my head.
I took it out for a few 3-4 day trips to the mountains earlier in the Fall.
Just ride west and take roads that look interesting, not knowing quite where they might lead nor knowing where you'll stay the night.
I have not done that sort of thing in nearly 40 years.
Big fun for an old guy like me.
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Wow, the Italians have really upped their game since I purchased my Guzzi V1000G5. I am currently drooling over an 2013 Griso. if there was a MG dealer within 500 miles of me, I would pull the trigger in a heartbeat!Went from this
To this
Not going to do any long distance cruising anymore so went smaller and more nimble. Fun 500 cc bike
Snade
humble AK member
Also moved to a lighter bike now that I'm in my late 60s. This CB500F is not fast, but feels quick and nimble, and is forgiving if you miss a shift.
I ride year-round here in south Florida but it's usually on a Saturday morning along the beach roads, stop for breakfast and head home. I avoid heavy traffic situations and almost never ride on the interstates. The naked setup of this bike is perfect here in Florida - you need any wind blast you can get on a sunny day riding with helmet and jacket.
Cheers, Snade
I ride year-round here in south Florida but it's usually on a Saturday morning along the beach roads, stop for breakfast and head home. I avoid heavy traffic situations and almost never ride on the interstates. The naked setup of this bike is perfect here in Florida - you need any wind blast you can get on a sunny day riding with helmet and jacket.
Cheers, Snade
If your looking for a cruiser is one of the best. Has cruise, ABS and 3 engine maps. Also super comfy
As soon as I laid eyes on it I was sunk. Wanted a Guzzi for over 40 years. It was worth the wait
I found these photos when I was cleaning out some files...
My first bike -- a 1969 BSA 441 Victor Special. Hard to start, loud and lots of vibration.
Next up, a 1982 Triumph Bonneville, one of the last bikes out of the Meriden factory. It had an electric starter but I always used the kick start. Beautiful, but no replacement parts to be found.
And my last British bike -- and a customized 1975 Norton Commando 850 with the Interstate gas tank and the Fastback seat and rear cowling. Very fast -- with the shifter on the right, rear brake pedal on the left for more excitement! When I'd start it on the center stand and leave it to warm up, it would hop forward with each stroke of the pistons.
All three were fun to ride, but I could never be sure they would get me home!
My first bike -- a 1969 BSA 441 Victor Special. Hard to start, loud and lots of vibration.
Next up, a 1982 Triumph Bonneville, one of the last bikes out of the Meriden factory. It had an electric starter but I always used the kick start. Beautiful, but no replacement parts to be found.
And my last British bike -- and a customized 1975 Norton Commando 850 with the Interstate gas tank and the Fastback seat and rear cowling. Very fast -- with the shifter on the right, rear brake pedal on the left for more excitement! When I'd start it on the center stand and leave it to warm up, it would hop forward with each stroke of the pistons.
All three were fun to ride, but I could never be sure they would get me home!
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