Motorcycle thread v. whofuckingknows

[Away_Team]

RIP old thread. Some good conversations going on in there, hopefully we can keep shit rolling.

[Away_Team]

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[philkelly]

What the fuck, it was still up last night.

[Away_Team]

Yeah, the mods went on a deletion spree last night. Bummer. Lets get it restarted.

[Jared!]

Hopefully this one will move a bit faster.

[Away_Team]

Just got an email back from Hughs Handbuilt. I am looking into having him do a full engine rebuild on the XS. 750cc kit with a 277 rephase, ported and polished, with a 5th gear overdrive.

Also, finding a local paint guy who is comfortable doing metalflake is proving to be a real pain in my ass.

[pr0gress]

well let me help kick it off. i just recently got a Contour Roam helmet camera and decided to film a little ride around my area. i edited some clips together with music just to make it more interesting to watch.

[patrickedge]

super lame. gun thread got deleted too...

nice video pr0gress. i posted these before, but i'll post em again to keep the thread going. love watching POV bike vids










still waiting the 3 weeks to get my bike out of storage..not happy about it. never storing my bike at HD again

[jasperscalpelthrow]

Just got an email back from Hughs Handbuilt. I am looking into having him do a full engine rebuild on the XS. 750cc kit with a 277 rephase, ported and polished, with a 5th gear overdrive.

Also, finding a local paint guy who is comfortable doing metalflake is proving to be a real pain in my ass.

Sup xs650's?

Found this one on xs650.com the other day. I still have a swingarm, but want to eventually hardtail. Just don't know how to weld. Or own a welder. But either way, next winter I want to find some shop around here and have them put a 0 stretch david bird hardtail on. This is exactly what I want it to look like someday:
[resize]http://www.xs650.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=346&pictureid=5857,580[/resize]
Love short rigid bikes.

Had the exhausts off, because my lift won't rest on the frame with them on, but anyway. Tc bros lane splitters, all the stock gauges and bulky lights removed. Spray paint job, PO's homemade seat, and just put some lowering blocks on the progressive shocks. Only been riding a year now, but in that time have got a bike together I'm pretty happy with:
[resize]http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/64658_2848482850784_1220820324_32381825_772376850_n.jpg,580[/resize].

But yeah people. Let's see some pics of what you're riding.

[The Half-Orc]

Over the winter, I changed up my sportster. It looked like this:
[resize]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/NinjaLane/41002_459294156006_562506006_6698240_2597478_n.jpg,580[/resize]
Now it looks like this:
[resize]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/NinjaLane/photo.jpg,580[/resize]
Obviously this was before I got my new seat.

[cthc89]

heres an old pic of my 99 zx9r (with the gold Micron can that I just sold on ebay):
[resize]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/ZX9R-MICRON-exhaust-can-98-99-zx9r-ZX9-bolt-on-kawasaki-ninja-sportbike-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqF,!qcE88ftRRk(BPSb+FVpng~~60_58.JPG,580[/resize]
I have a shortened Yoshi carbon fiber pipe on now that looks and sounds way better, I just need to detail the bike and take new pics. F yes to spring weather

[Away_Team]

Just got an email back from Hughs Handbuilt. I am looking into having him do a full engine rebuild on the XS. 750cc kit with a 277 rephase, ported and polished, with a 5th gear overdrive.

Also, finding a local paint guy who is comfortable doing metalflake is proving to be a real pain in my ass.

Sup xs650's?

Found this one on xs650.com the other day. I still have a swingarm, but want to eventually hardtail. Just don't know how to weld. Or own a welder. But either way, next winter I want to find some shop around here and have them put a 0 stretch david bird hardtail on. This is exactly what I want it to look like someday:
[resize]http://www.xs650.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=346&pictureid=5857,200[/resize]
Love short rigid bikes.

Had the exhausts off, because my lift won't rest on the frame with them on, but anyway. Tc bros lane splitters, all the stock gauges and bulky lights removed. Spray paint job, PO's homemade seat, and just put some lowering blocks on the progressive shocks. Only been riding a year now, but in that time have got a bike together I'm pretty happy with:
[resize]http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/64658_2848482850784_1220820324_32381825_772376850_n.jpg,200[/resize].

But yeah people. Let's see some pics of what you're riding.

that first pic is similar to what I'm aiming for with my build. I have a TC Bros hardtail. It is stretched 5 inches though, because I'm 6'2 and I didn't want to be cramped.

Here is the bike in its current state. I posted these in the old thread the other day.



The tank, and bars are not what I am using, I just slapped them up there for a mock up. I will be using an Indian Larry 3 gallon dished tank, and either Lowbrow Frisco bars, or Nash's Looky Looky bars. I am also extending the forks 2" and shaving the lowers, as I'm not planning to run a front brake. I also have 18" and 21" spoked wheels that I'm gonna run as well.

A couple more.

[coldfeet]

starting up my 98 softail in about an hour. CANT WAIT

[xbdonx]

First night I was able to ride comfortable. Lovin this weather

[xmrsdoubtfirex]

I'm getting my license April 29th. I'm pretty excited about that.

[Toxicbreed2]

CB750 Cafe project is still underway.

[Jared!]

Sometimes we get cool shit in during bike week. 110" with cams and a turbo.

[patrickedge]

for sale or maintenance / repair?

either way thats rad

[Jared!]

He just came in for an oil and filter.

[jeremy habits]

Just got an email back from Hughs Handbuilt. I am looking into having him do a full engine rebuild on the XS. 750cc kit with a 277 rephase, ported and polished, with a 5th gear overdrive.

Also, finding a local paint guy who is comfortable doing metalflake is proving to be a real pain in my ass.

Who's doing your paint. I want to get some rootbeer flake for my nightster but can't find anyone close enough I feel comfortable enough to go to.

[pay2cum]

hey guys, my car broke down so im thinking of getting a bike so i have something to get around in.
any bikes for beginners you would recommend? one of my friends from school wants to sell me his old ninja 250 for cheap. but i wouldnt mind spending a bit more for a better or a bit stronger bike.
any pointers would help

[Away_Team]

Just got an email back from Hughs Handbuilt. I am looking into having him do a full engine rebuild on the XS. 750cc kit with a 277 rephase, ported and polished, with a 5th gear overdrive.

Also, finding a local paint guy who is comfortable doing metalflake is proving to be a real pain in my ass.

Who's doing your paint. I want to get some rootbeer flake for my nightster but can't find anyone close enough I feel comfortable enough to go to.

I'm doing rootbeer and pagan gold flake. My friend Jeff is giving me his paint guy's number. He does amazing flake work. I will give it to you next time I come in the shop.

[Away_Team]

hey guys, my car broke down so im thinking of getting a bike so i have something to get around in.
any bikes for beginners you would recommend? one of my friends from school wants to sell me his old ninja 250 for cheap. but i wouldnt mind spending a bit more for a better or a bit stronger bike.
any pointers would help

I'm a big fan of the Honda CB series for a first bike. They're widely available, affordable, cheap and simple to fix, and they're fun bikes. They also make great choppers and bobbers with some time and money put into them. I'd suggest checking Craigslist for cb750s in your area.

[jeremy habits]

Just got an email back from Hughs Handbuilt. I am looking into having him do a full engine rebuild on the XS. 750cc kit with a 277 rephase, ported and polished, with a 5th gear overdrive.

Also, finding a local paint guy who is comfortable doing metalflake is proving to be a real pain in my ass.

Who's doing your paint. I want to get some rootbeer flake for my nightster but can't find anyone close enough I feel comfortable enough to go to.

I'm doing rootbeer and pagan gold flake. My friend Jeff is giving me his paint guy's number. He does amazing flake work. I will give it to you next time I come in the shop.

Excellent friendo, trying to get this project up and running before mid summer. I'm dragging serious ass right now.

[alexhate]

Does any one know of any motorcycle message boards that have a B9 feel to them. I want to start learning as much as I can since I am getting my license next week and I want to start learning as much as possible.

[Away_Team]

Does any one know of any motorcycle message boards that have a B9 feel to them. I want to start learning as much as I can since I am getting my license next week and I want to start learning as much as possible.

I'm a big fan of http://www.chopcult.com and also http://www.thehorsebc.com

[CK3count]

JockeyJournal is decent, although a little pretentious (yeah even in the motorcycle world).

[patrickkevinsays]

this weather rules

[Boris]

[resize]http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m10hmx58Qa1qci2oco1_500.jpg,200[/resize]

this weather rules

nice bike

[resize]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/deadxsignal/Motorcycle/Apr-15-TrackDazGroupCTheBowlJAV_5826.jpg,580[/resize]

[philkelly]

posted this in the last thread, but i got got this for $400 because the clutch was "gone". all i had to do was unclog the line. did a little cleaning and now its running pretty well but a little rich.

[Jake D]

Bummer the old thread is gone. Hope this one sticks around a little longer.

[patrickkevinsays]

[resize]http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m10hmx58Qa1qci2oco1_500.jpg,200[/resize]

this weather rules

nice bike

[resize]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/deadxsignal/Motorcycle/Apr-15-TrackDazGroupCTheBowlJAV_5826.jpg,200[/resize]

thanks fuckin eser, I gotta get mine out to a track this summer

[xmrsdoubtfirex]

Does any one know of any motorcycle message boards that have a B9 feel to them. I want to start learning as much as I can since I am getting my license next week and I want to start learning as much as possible.

[jasperscalpelthrow]

60 today. Had my battery charging last night, go to start today, and nothing. Dumb walmart battery lasted one year.

[philkelly]

did about 6 miles today, thats all i had time for but it was fun.

[xbdonx]

Over the winter, I changed up my sportster. It looked like this:
[resize]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/NinjaLane/41002_459294156006_562506006_6698240_2597478_n.jpg,200[/resize]
Now it looks like this:
[resize]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/NinjaLane/photo.jpg,200[/resize]
Obviously this was before I got my new seat.

Is this EFI? Did you switch tanks or just paint? Hard to tell at the angle of the picture

[coldfeet]

hey guys, my car broke down so im thinking of getting a bike so i have something to get around in.
any bikes for beginners you would recommend? one of my friends from school wants to sell me his old ninja 250 for cheap. but i wouldnt mind spending a bit more for a better or a bit stronger bike.
any pointers would help

I'm a big fan of the Honda CB series for a first bike. They're widely available, affordable, cheap and simple to fix, and they're fun bikes. They also make great choppers and bobbers with some time and money put into them. I'd suggest checking Craigslist for cb750s in your area.

74 cb550. best first bike.

[marlinhates]

Does anyone have any experience with soft saddle bags? ive seen a couple different brands, im just curious on which you guys prefer..

[Away_Team]

I'm not a fan of bags, but if you are looking for something quality, and different. Nash motorcycle co makes some cool leather bags.

[marlinhates]

I'm not a fan of bags, but if you are looking for something quality, and different. Nash motorcycle co makes some cool leather bags.

The only bags I really like are the hard bags with the roll bar around them, but with my bike itll look way to easy rider esq.
Thank you, ill check them out.

[Boris]

[resize]http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m10hmx58Qa1qci2oco1_500.jpg,200[/resize]

this weather rules

nice bike

[resize]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/deadxsignal/Motorcycle/Apr-15-TrackDazGroupCTheBowlJAV_5826.jpg,200[/resize]

thanks fuckin eser, I gotta get mine out to a track this summer

Riding Laguna Seca next week. I'll see if I can get a shot of me going through the corkscrew.

[The Half-Orc]

Over the winter, I changed up my sportster. It looked like this:
[resize]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/NinjaLane/41002_459294156006_562506006_6698240_2597478_n.jpg,200[/resize]
Now it looks like this:
[resize]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/NinjaLane/photo.jpg,200[/resize]
Obviously this was before I got my new seat.

Is this EFI? Did you switch tanks or just paint? Hard to tell at the angle of the picture

No EFI, but I switched all the tins and then painted them because it was an 03 "Anniversary Edition" paint job, and the fuckin ese that was helping me redo my bike was CONVINCED the awkward HD paint job was worth $$$. I really don't think they're worth anything.

[David R.]

i have the weirdest boner right now

[therealmosderek]

Just finished my 78 kz400 tracker and have started my 78 kz750 twin cafe.


http://instagr.am/p/HkErTKqkj6/
http://instagr.am/p/HfV7udKksn/

If you have time go like this page please!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nori-Customs/237707836310765

[philkelly]

Just finished my 78 kz400 tracker and have started my 78 kz750 twin cafe.


http://instagr.am/p/HkErTKqkj6/
http://instagr.am/p/HfV7udKksn/

If you have time go like this page please!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nori-Customs/237707836310765

started following you in instagram due to those pics

[xtommybahamax]

I have a Yamaha Rd350 that I've been working on but I'm still pretty clueless about a lot of shit. It's very intimidating.

[therealmosderek]

My friend is also completely restoring and cafe-ing his rd350 he just finished powder coating his case and engine covers. go to Nori Customs on facebook and you can see progress. Let me know if you have any questions about your rd. 2 strokes tend to be easier than 4 strokes...less technology, unless you have electrical problems, then shit blowwwssss.

I have a Yamaha Rd350 that I've been working on but I'm still pretty clueless about a lot of shit. It's very intimidating.

[therealmosderek]

That's what's up! thanks man, go check out Nori Customs on facebook if you have it. Plan on updating it with my kz400 and kz750 pics soon.

Just finished my 78 kz400 tracker and have started my 78 kz750 twin cafe.


http://instagr.am/p/HkErTKqkj6/
http://instagr.am/p/HfV7udKksn/

If you have time go like this page please!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nori-Customs/237707836310765

started following you in instagram due to those pics

[xtommybahamax]

My friend is also completely restoring and cafe-ing his rd350 he just finished powder coating his case and engine covers. go to Nori Customs on facebook and you can see progress. Let me know if you have any questions about your rd. 2 strokes tend to be easier than 4 strokes...less technology, unless you have electrical problems, then shit blowwwssss.

I have a Yamaha Rd350 that I've been working on but I'm still pretty clueless about a lot of shit. It's very intimidating.

I'm going to have to take it somewhere to see what all is wrong with it but I'm doing all I can on my own first. I cleaned the tank, bought new brake pads, cleaned the carbs and I'm trying to figure out how to set the points but I need a gauge for that. The headlight works so I'm hoping that the rest of the electrical is still good.

[jasperscalpelthrow]

The chopper from the Walking Dead is seriously what I've always wanted for a bike.
[resize]http://www.imcdb.org/i349098.jpg,580[/resize]
A black hard tail Triumph, mustang tank, mini apes, tall front end. Just would replace the ss bolts with some mini black flag bars. Such a cool fucking bike. Also best character on the show.