Thread: What kind of Motorcycle do you own.

Hi A Boozer

Wideline / Concentrics /Clipons,
True not as fast re modern standards but it handles well, not many places where you can use 130 hp except on a track!
Its got upswept pipes to the nearside bit like the US Triumphs from the 60/70s. not sure I like that in retrospect, might change to one each side
Pics , when I learn to download I will post

Originally Posted by TSR2

not many places where you can use 130 hp except on a track!

Plenty of places in Isaan, I Ride with guys 170 to 200hp bikes and they have no problem holding them wide open

Originally Posted by TSR2

True not as fast re modern standards but it handles well, not many places where you can use 130 hp except on a track!

Originally Posted by Travelmate

True not as fast re modern standards but it handles well, not many places where you can use 130 hp except on a track! :r ofl::rof l:

OK Travelmate I asked for that, mi brain was thinking top speed and me fingers HP, silly twat

Originally Posted by TSR2

Norton commando brakes.

Only the best!

sold me trumpy and got 88metres of sealed driveway instead

but now igot 88 metres of burn out pad

Right now, a 2003 kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic, but am trading it for a custom built tryke. One of a kind. Its mad from a 1999 Intruder, and all the body work is metal with matalic paint. No fiberglass anywhere. Images are not at any URL. What is a good one to post pics..? An easy to understand site please..

Here you go.

https://teakdoor.com/how-to-use-stuff-on-board/

Originally Posted by Goddess of Whatever

I thought "drive" is used with cars and "ride" is used with bikes.

You are absolutely correct on that goddess Also, you don';t steer a bike like a car, you lean it.

Motorcycle Man

Originally Posted by xlineshooter

Originally Posted by Goddess of Whatever

I thought "drive" is used with cars and "ride" is used with bikes.

You are absolutely correct on that goddess Also, you don';t steer a bike like a car, you lean it.

Motorcycle Man

You counter-steer the bike. The lean is a side effect of that very action.

*Dons anorak* ^ Only after you get to a certain speed when the gyroscopic effect of the wheels spinning come into play.

I think.

I didn't want to get into the technical aspect of making a bike go where you want it to go. but, you are correct. At slow speeds, you do have to turn the front wheel, but also you must either lean the bike in one direction while the body in the opposite direction. DEPENDING ON SPEED OF COURSE. But, plain old parking and unparking a bike requires steering as it does at very low speeds.

At highway speeds you lean the bike in turns by gentle pulling on one hand grip and pushing on the other. AND I DO MEAN GENTLY. In hard turns, its necessary to also lean the body as well. And all of this comes very quickly to the new rider.

xlineshooter

Originally Posted by xlineshooter

I didn't want to get into the technical aspect of making a bike go where you want it to go. but, you are correct. At slow speeds, you do have to turn the front wheel, but also you must either lean the bike in one direction while the body in the opposite direction. DEPENDING ON SPEED OF COURSE. But, plain old parking and unparking a bike requires steering as it does at very low speeds. At highway speeds you lean the bike in turns by gentle pulling on one hand grip and pushing on the other. AND I DO MEAN GENTLY. In hard turns, its necessary to also lean the body as well. And all of this comes very quickly to the new rider.

Thanks I should be able to get the hang of it now

Originally Posted by xlineshooter

You are absolutely correct on that goddess Also, you don';t steer a bike like a car, you lean it.

necro quoting

Originally Posted by Rigger

Originally Posted by xlineshooter

I didn't want to get into the technical aspect of making a bike go where you want it to go. but, you are correct. At slow speeds, you do have to turn the front wheel, but also you must either lean the bike in one direction while the body in the opposite direction. DEPENDING ON SPEED OF COURSE. But, plain old parking and unparking a bike requires steering as it does at very low speeds. At highway speeds you lean the bike in turns by gentle pulling on one hand grip and pushing on the other. AND I DO MEAN GENTLY. In hard turns, its necessary to also lean the body as well. And all of this comes very quickly to the new rider.

Thanks I should be able to get the hang of it now

Your the bike expert not me, but I can keep my bike on the road...

Originally Posted by nedwalk

sold me trumpy and got 88metres of sealed driveway instead

but now igot 88 metres of burn out pad

For your friends who still have bikes, right...LOL

Originally Posted by Eliminator

I would put a picture up of my bike but it says I cannot make attachments.

I've got pics of it as it is now and of what she should look like when I'm finished with it. Still waiting for more parts to come in from the US. A Welsh friend just brought in a set of carbs that I wanted for spares. IT's an old bike but will be fun to ride.

It's a 1986 Kawasaki Eliminator 900. Stock is over 85hp with a top speed of about 145mph, 6 speed traney and has a driveshaft (no chain). Maybe after I get more posts in, I'll be able to post the pics.

So what kind of bikes do you guys and gals have?

Now I have a 2003 Kawasaki 1500 classic but trading it on a new trike built from a 1999 intruder 1400cc. Still has things to be added, but that in the deal.
Pictures by xlineshooter - Photobucket

Originally Posted by xlineshooter

For your friends who still have bikes, right...LOL

no worries about that mate, i still got a toy or 2 that are capable of that little job much to the delight of me 'friends' and neighbours

Got some new goodies for the buell, extended to forks by 3" to give me a bit more ground clearence, and a nice set of custom triple trees. New 1" apes with internal wiring, new chrome hand controls, 2" risers, Braided lines, as well a little chrome bling for here and there. Having trouble getting a spring seat may have to pull the engine to weld seat mounts on .
Also bought a second hand CV carb and a T slide dynajet kit, suppost to run smoother than the Mukuni
I will get some pics once I get it all back together

Would have thought spring seats a plenty and easy to source from Stateside.
Anyhooter get some pics up once you have blinged ur ride.

Originally Posted by xlineshooter

Your the bike expert not me, but I can keep my bike on the road...

I have a couple of mates that have trouble keeping them up right even when standing still

i was a bit worried when i let my smooth bore miki go, but the cv seems to do the job ok, i still kept me ramjet manafold though, i got to stop letting the monster loose at the lights though, one day the bastards will take me toy off me..

Originally Posted by nedwalk

Originally Posted by xlineshooter

For your friends who still have bikes, right...LOL

no worries about that mate, i still got a toy or 2 that are capable of that little job much to the delight of me 'friends' and neighbours

Let me guess... Its a riding lawn mower...right..?

Originally Posted by nedwalk

i was a bit worried when i let my smooth bore miki go, but the cv seems to do the job ok, i still kept me ramjet manafold though, i got to stop letting the monster loose at the lights though, one day the bastards will take me toy off me..

I'm looking for one for my 1500 Kawa. what kind do you have, where did you get it, and about how many baht..?

xlineshooter

Originally Posted by xlineshooter

Let me guess... Its a riding lawn mower...right..?

Of course