rodltg2 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 On a whim I decided to buy this 2014 HD Iron 833. It's been great at helping me forget about skiing during the off season. I only have about 250 miles experience on it so far, but really enjoying it. Have very little to no experience riding a bike prior to this purchase. My Nautique now has a roommate! http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b265/rodltg2/u6y6uqe6_zps742124ff.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted December 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 23, 2013 KTM 520 exc and I have lost count of how many bikes I've owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonez Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 That's a sweet looking bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjeep Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Love the bike, the flat black is sweet. Where do you live that in the "off season" that you can ride a bike but not ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted December 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 23, 2013 I used to ride and still get my motorcycle endorsement renewed, just in case.... I have a restored a 1978 Honda XR75 that I did for my son when he was little, and bomb around the neighborhood on it for fun. I grew up with mini bikes, go carts, Honda 50's, 70's, and 125's, then CB450 and 750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwg Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Nice bike.. I love Iron 883s.. Riding a bike is a perishable skill so please take some courses and practice, practice, and practice some more. Here's my current bike... http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc258/labcab/Bikes/DSC_0281.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 @skibrain Cool! I had one like that too! Yours looks a lot better. Mine didn't survive the teenage years ultimately and unfortunately neither did any pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodltg2 Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 @oldjeep I'm in Northern Ca. Could ski year round but our lake closes Nov-1st and Opens March 1st. Not a fan of cold water and dry suits anyway. 4 months off is not bad. @mwg I am going to take the class. Planning after the holiday. I'm trying to ride a bit everyday. I feel fairly comfortable for lo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregDavis Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Riding a motorcycle, especially a Dirt Bike, is the most fun you can have with your close on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregDavis Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Racing, and Riding a dirt bike with your friends, exploring new places, just having fun, It doesn't get any better. Best memories of my life, life long friendships established. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwetskier Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 having worked with many a former motor cycle rider and being a rider myself i can definitively say it will not be your skill level as a rider that saves you or gets you crunched. it will be the inattention of someone in a car who turns across your lane at the last minute or t-bones you at an intersection or pulls out of a driveway when your going 65 mph and are 10 feet away or any of a hundred similar blunders. Theyll get a ticket and you get hurt or killed and the only chance you have of not going thru such a tragedy is to always always always remember that you are invisible to them and they are not aware of or looking for you at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregDavis Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Here's another one, Epic! http://mail.aol.com/38236-111/aol-6/en-us/Suite.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregDavis Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Street bikes can be very, very dangerous. Dirt Bike racing and or riding is, hard to describe , if you've never experienced it. Like what it must feel like to run 39 off times 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregDavis Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 ooops, sorry about the last post. You probably can't tell I like dirt bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jackski Posted December 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 23, 2013 Started road racing at 17 continued till 29, worked, then started racing again 48 until last year. Rode on the street most of the time. Current street bike Ducati 1198, race bike TZ125. There are similarities between road racing and slalom, but bikes don't float too well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6Hurricane Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Nice looking bike. You won't regret getting something with the matte paint and the mag wheels. Something to ride and not go crazy trying to keep it looking good. Be extremely careful if that really is your first ride. Anything that goes 90 in two blocks and weighs 548 lbs. dry is a lot of bike to start out on, regardless of what the dealership said. My new 2013 Honda CB500X. Got about 680 miles on it before the salt hit the pavement. Came close to buying a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone but in the end I went with this new model that Honda had come out with. Absolutely love it. It was a brand new engine for the European A2 license restriction of 48 horsepower and all I can say is Honda caught everyone else with their pants down, especially for the money. And my 2009 Yamaha 250 V-Star. 10,000 miles without a single problem and looks 99% new. Never dropped, damaged, or abused. Still haven't decided if I'm putting it on the auction block or if I'm going to keep it. The fuel system is totally drained and pickled and it's in dry heated storage, all cleaned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcityskier Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Seems like more of these should have a ski rack. Forgive the old combo ski, it was just for the initial test ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 http://imageshack.us/a/img546/8652/iw87.jpg Raced moto for 18 years taking a bit of time off to spend with family and get some skiing in. back into it this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted December 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 24, 2013 Raced dirt bikes for over 25 years, last time was in 2007, since then my focus is in waterski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DW Posted December 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 24, 2013 Don't be this guy. On a serious note, there was a fatal motorcycle accident in our very small town on the main drag when a teenage girl pulled out of McDonalds right in front of a rider. Speed was under 50 mph, so don't think speed is the key factor or you are the key factor, as noted above, the inattentive other driver in their "cocoon" is the big concern. Since you are inexperienced, you might surf and find some excellent riding schools that will teach skills well beyond the basics, BMW has one among many in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted December 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 24, 2013 My dad was on his Harley Electra Glide (BIG BIKE), with light on, and a lady pulled out in front of him. He was going about 35 mph and was tossed over the car. Survived but had a hundred stitches on the inside of his legs, and left with a crooked finger for life. She claims she never saw him. Hard not to see a half of an elephant with a light on coming at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Times whatever for taking the MSF beginners course. I rode dirt bikes prior so most of it boring as it focused on basics...but I picked up some good stuff for pavement. If I had my way EVERYONE who wanted to ride a street bike would be required to spend at least a year on dirt. When I hit a deer just weeks after getting my street endorsement I have ZERO doubt that all my crashes on dirt led to my first crash on pavement going as well as a crash can. Dirt is much more forgiving and trust me you will learn how to crash on it. Nothing like going 65ish and seeing a deer in the other lane, quick calculations said my best chance was to hit the binders....worked great until the deer decided to jump into my lane. Let me tell ya sliding down the highway at 50 or so isn't a fun time. Just remember no matter what others wear, etc, ATGATT, all the gear all the time. Dress for the crash so when it happens you come out as best as possible. Oh and pick your hands up when you go down! Guess now I should list my bikes. 2003 YZ125 for the woods and a 1986 Yamaha Fazer on the street. Tests the knowledge of bike guys when I mention that one. I will try and find a picture to post. LOVE that bike, only downfall is that the back isn't very nice for the wife to ride on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefectiveDave Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 @rodltg2, Congratulations on the new bike! Find a good motorcycle safety course and be careful on the road. The scariest things on the road are other drivers, they seem to forget that motorcycles exist (and they do so very often). I road for years, but gave up my motorcycle this year. I just had one too many close calls. The last one came when a mom in a minivan pulled out of a parking lot directly in front of me as I was going about 45mph. I managed to avoid her, but my shoulder clipped her sideview mirror as I swerved into the oncoming traffic lane. She didn't even know I was there until I hit the mirror. I was just lucky there was no oncoming traffic and I wasn't injured by the impact. Riding is great fun and I would never discourage anyone from enjoying it, but watch your ass! There will always be stupid drivers out there. Here's my last bike right before I sold it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted December 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 24, 2013 I guess you can have your cake and eat it too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6Hurricane Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Part of the problem nowadays with people pulling out in front of bikes is that the newer vehicles all have HUGE blind spots due to the windshield frame being further forward and all of the window posts being so wide. I've actually not seen CARS at intersections because of it. Add to that the fact that nearly everyone is preoccupied with smart phones, iPods, and bellowing kids, and you just plain have to pretend they don't see you. Years back I read a great safety tip in a car magazine. It was actually discussing NHRA 1/4 mile drag racing and the importance of safety gear, but it applies to all motorized sports: "Remember, it can, and probably will, happen to you at some point during your career. Think about it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkiJay Posted December 24, 2013 Members Share Posted December 24, 2013 I just sold my beloved and ridiculously fast Ducati 999R . . . . . . to get this ridiculously heavy HD two-seater so I can ride around in comfort with my best friend and Mrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oneski Posted December 25, 2013 Members Share Posted December 25, 2013 2006 BMW R1200GS......Great bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_T Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 @skijay is that your Viper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkiJay Posted December 25, 2013 Members Share Posted December 25, 2013 @E_T Yup. I should probably sell it too if I want to stay out of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAJ0004 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 @ SkiJay... Dodge Viper!!! Now you are talkin' ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkiJay Posted December 25, 2013 Members Share Posted December 25, 2013 @GAJ0004 It's been leaned on to the point where it's power to weight ratio matches many superbikes (850bhp), but noting beats the thrill of riding the chicken-strips off of a hot sport bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/minnewawa/36344_399766503460_654363460_441742.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 http://backcountryrebels.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11357&stc=1&d=1277820208 http://backcountryrebels.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11356&stc=1&d=1277820135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted December 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 26, 2013 Raced motocross a bit as a kid. 125cc. Really miss riding off road. Had a couple of street bikes years ago, but have been out of it for a long time. Would love to ride the dirt again, but will never ride on the road. About 2 years ago I was one of the first on the scene of a motorcycle vs. pickup accident. Wasn't the rider's fault. A truck cut him off. I crawled under the pickup with him and basically watched him die. I know anything can happen to anybody, but I have a family that needs me around. Certain things I will have to take a pass on. (Sorry to be a downer. But the experience shook me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estrom Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I ride a Vstar as much as the weather will allow, which is quite often in norcal. Unless it's wet or really cold (frost/icy mornings), I'll average riding it 3-4 days a week to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted December 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 26, 2013 You guys are missing half the riding season by leaving your tires on your dirt bikes. @xrated can't believe you didn't bring notice to the fun we have here in the NW during this time of year. http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/sixat38/mtnhrs_zps84e2a0cf.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Whoa @jlittle when did you get a snow bike kit? Is that a timber sled setup? I have plenty of MN buds who put ice tires on the bikes come winter but I can't give up the sled yet....but I could if I somehow convinced the wife I needed a bike track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkiJay Posted December 27, 2013 Members Share Posted December 27, 2013 Yeah @jlittle! That looks like a high speed face-plant looking for a place to happen =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 @SkiJay, those things are absolute beasts. Pick somewhere nasty and go have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted December 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2013 @xrated nah, it's a buddy's bike. His sled, which he doesn't ride anymore, is a stage II SC Yamaha Nytro with a 174 etc etc. He likes riding the mountain horse that much better. The MH kits for bikes are truly amazing. Even without the turbo they will go places you cannot take a sled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolly110 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jlittle Posted December 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2013 @woolly110 cripes sakes, did not intend to do that. Actually didn't even know I did. I think I fixed it. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregDavis Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 jlittle Baller woooo, now that looks like FUN! What is that? a Yamaha 250YZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Anniversary Ed. Harley 1200, stage 1 and pipes. Anybody interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted December 29, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 29, 2013 Here is the 1978 XR75 I am keeping to just dink around on. Plan to have the tank powder coated and have all decals for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregDavis Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Now this is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 @GregDavis, most guys are running those kits on 450s if they go the 4 stroke route. The 250 just doesn't have the umph to spin the track in deep snow. Some guys have had good succes running them on 300 2 strokes. @jlittle should know of a guy who is running one on a CR 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted December 30, 2013 Baller Share Posted December 30, 2013 @skibrain, my friend had the original silver one and it always beat my CT70, so I know your pain. I picked this one up for $400 and cleaned it up a little, no major restoration work, as it is a rider not a showpiece. Would love to find my old blue metallic trail 70 somewhere, or my SL125 just for nostalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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