The bike thread

[mattsmusiccenter]

Porsche designed 1130cc engine with 9000 rpm redline, dyno'd with 110hp at the rear wheel, 240mm rear tire, Supertrapp V5 pipe, Power Commander III. Doesn't do me much good when it's 15 degrees outside with 8" of snow on the ground though.

[SEEGERMANY]

Hey Matt, the sign above it says "Rentals." What's the going rate?

[jgcable]

Porsche designed 1130cc engine with 9000 rpm redline, dyno'd with 110hp at the rear wheel, 240mm rear tire, Supertrapp V5 pipe, Power Commander III. Doesn't do me much good when it's 15 degrees outside with 8" of snow on the ground though.

What kind of bike is that. At first.. I thought it was a V-Rod.
Thats slammin....
My Valkyrie has around 100hp at the rear wheel. Its a 1560cc Flat 6 with 6 carbs.

[clifffclaven]

What kind of bike is that. At first.. I thought it was a V-Rod.
Thats slammin....
My Valkyrie has around 100hp at the rear wheel. Its a 1560cc Flat 6 with 6 carbs.

It is a vrod. pretty fast for a harley. Looks really good all blacked out.

[jgcable]

It is a vrod. pretty fast for a harley. Looks really good all blacked out.

Yea, I think its actually faster in the 1/4 mile than my Valk. I am not sure about top end though. My Honda is good for 135mph+.

Water cooled Harley's... who would have thought!!

[SEEGERMANY]

Biker question: If you decided to join a MC, would they frown on that sort of new technology versus old school machines?

[clifffclaven]

Yea, I think its actually faster in the 1/4 mile than my Valk. I am not sure about top end though. My Honda is good for 135mph+.

Water cooled Harley's... who would have thought!!

http://www.timskelton.com/valkyrie/tech/fastest.htm Yes the vrod is faster, ive seen better times than 11.9 for them. Being liquid cooled and designed by porsche, the vrod sometimes doesnt get the "respect" from the RUBs as being a "true" harley. I think its the coolest harley out there myself.

[joelayres]

Biker question: If you decided to join a MC, would they frown on that sort of new technology versus old school machines?

It would depend on the club, but generally they are OK with US made bikes and the less hardcore clubs could care less if you have a Metric. Even the Angels are loosening up - I was at a run last year and Sonny Barger pulled in on a new Victory. The most notorious Angel ever on a bike thats NOT a Harley.

Personally, I like the V-Rod but find a more traditional cruiser to be more comfortable - especially for the longer runs. I loved my V45 Magna, but longer rides were torture. I can easily ride 300 - 400 miles on my Low Rider without getting saddle sore. I'm not into the speed anymore as much as just enjoying the ride.

[cookiemonster]

just kicking around on this untill the 33bhp restriction comes off my licence in 12 months.....

[StukaJU87]

Biker question: If you decided to join a MC, would they frown on that sort of new technology versus old school machines?

In my experience, most outlaw (1%'er) clubs require an American made motorcycle, though some would probably allow British bikes also.

LE clubs for the most part pretty much allow any brand.

Non outlaw motorcycle riding clubs usually allow any brand.

[Rsmacker]

Join Zakk's gang, you don't even need to know what a motorbike looks like.

[mattsmusiccenter]

Most Harley guys just look at it funny because they don't understand it and alot of sport bike guys don't take it seriously because it says Harley on it. I feel so alone!

It's great for around town and short rides but anything else is pretty uncomfortable.

[levantin]

Yes indeedy, I do still have the Africa Twin.

Toyed with the idea of getting a BMW GS-thingy, but thought I'd just look like that tool Obi Wan Kenobi and his dumbass mate on "Long Way Down" etc. (I had thought of going from Cape Horn all the way up to Alaska next year, but apparently that pair of cunts are doing it this year, and I'm not going to follow them like a wannabe)
So, I'll stick with the AT, no sense in getting rid just for the sake of it, it did me proud again last September, never missed a beat all the way through France, Italy, Greece, round Crete and back home again over the Swiss Alps

I've got the seed of an idea to go to Mongolia on it to see the Total Eclipse, along the Silk Road etc later this year,so will be ripping it apart and making sure everything is tickety-boo and/or uprated to "Serious Riding" spec. Sizing some Touratech panniers up right now.......

Let me know if you're coming through this way.

[VitaminG]

Let me know if you're coming through this way.

through London?

[jgcable]

Generally, Harley's stick with Harley's and metrics stick with metrics. There are basically a few groups of riders. Regardless of what some people will tell you.. this is realistically how it shakes out...

Group 1 Harley Riders. They will allow other USA made bikes in their groups such as Victory's or custom bikes
Group 2 Metric Cruisers. These are the V-Stars, the VTX, the V-Max, the Suzuki M109's, etc...
Group 3 Sport Bikes aka...crotch rockets. Everything from Kawasaki to Suzuki to Ducati. This group tends to be a much younger and crazier crowd.
Group 4 Hardcore tourers... Wings, Interstates, BMW's, Connie's. The funny thing about this crowd is that you will rarely see a Harley touring bike in the mix. Harley's stick with Harley's.
If your friends ride HD's you should consider getting one if you want to ride with your friends and not catch too much crap.