What do you ride?

[Red Baron]

What is your current bike, and what are you longing for next?

My current bikes are mostly Italian, and they like to LEAN...;)

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[Doc]

I have a red Ducati Multistrada since June 03 and currently 34.000km on the clocks. Have to visit my mechanic (next week maybe) for oil/filter change and sprockets/chain replacement.

I have put some goodies on my bella (carbon stuff and billet mostly) and got the hard panniers also etc.

Having fun - more than I even imagined - since day one :D , this bike gave me more than I expected, great choice. From every day commuting to 1000km a day tour it's absolutely perfect for me, as for the twisties.... ;)

Doc

[Hammer]

Yep, after I "traded in" my last bike - a Honda RC 51, which was a brilliant bike, I just had to sample the NEW Honda CBR 1000RR. I'm duly impressed with the bike. It's everything I thought it would be, and more. Very smooth, highly powerful, predictable handling, and great to look at. The bike is ALL BLACK, and it's really stealthy looking. :p

I'm really happy with it, and I imagine I'll get quite a few miles out of this one (over 30K on the R1 I bought in 2000...). :eek:

So, what do YOU ride? :D

[StuntBunny]

I'm riding Hammer's '00 R1 (not bad for a hand-me-down ;) ) I love the bike -it fits me well, runs great, and has PLENTY of get up and go. I suspect we'll get a few more twisty miles in together.

Having ridden Hammer's RC-51 and 1000RR I have to say I liked Honda's bikes - probably go for a RED 1000RR...there you go - his & hers :D

[StuntBunny]

Ya' know - I think an Aprilla RSV Mille would suit me just fine...ahhh so many bikes and so little time :D :D

[Red Baron]

Ya' know - I think an Aprilla RSV Mille would suit me just fine...ahhh so many bikes and so little time :D :DNow THAT - I can second in a BIG way! You will NEVER be sorry for going Italian! So many bikes...so little time...:p

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[SteveBerde]

I ride a MultiStrada and love it- I also ride a Suzuki GSXR 1000 / 2003 - wonderful bike - I've always owned Ducati Twins and thought I'd never live without them - then one day for the hell of it I rode a new Gixxer - Oh my GawD!!!!! - I know, I know, it's not Italian - but let me tell you - I've ridden Ferrari's and this is like a Ferrari=- it whines like a Ferrari and it runs beautifully - true, it's not Italian but it's wonderful - it's common, it's a "tool" and it's disposable - but it's a joy to ride-

BTW - I'm 64 and an avid sport bike rider - I'm going to take my first social security check and use it at Freddie Spencer's School - that will be my second time there- I'm an avid track guy and love it-

Enjoy

Steve

[Rock Store]

Hi Gang,My current machine ..errr project is a 1993 900ss.yes shes old,but not really,ive taken her down to the frame & like all my machines in the past built her to my standards .The real truth is ive always liked real cafe racer type machines,not just machines with pipes & clipons ,im old school you know Dunstall, Dresda,Rickman,Verlicchi,etc.One offs i really fancy,Factory works machines really get me pumping,and with all the machines ive built and its many,im left with the 900ss & Tracy 550 honda.The 900 is almost ready to go ,ive plans still for a Tangential header,Discaciatti rear master,& some other stuff ,the wayshe sits now ,i really dont need that stuff , shes set up really right,but why stop now.Eventually ill finish her up & take her on her maiden voyage.The Honda ,i dont use at all,as a matter of fact just 3 months ago i gave her a thorugh going over from rebuilding the forks ,carbs ,added bigger rotor & caliper,& a bunch of other trick stuff,since ive had her for 13 yeras now & she was part of a then large stable ,i gave her the attention i really thought she deserved, even to just sit their ,just knowing at any given time she can be briught up to speed is a hoot.Whats in my next project... ever since i sold my 1978 900ss ,1978 860gts euro,& the lil darling that i saved from total scrap,the 1961 diana 250 serial #DM2500003,yup #3 with factory clip ons & stuff ,these machines are in Japan now along with my CR500 Dunstall H1..that was the trickest of them all & made a couple of magazines..anyway i really miss my old machines to say the least ,so i took it out on the 93ss tha i purchased just 3 years ago & havent stooped since ,which brings me to my plans for the Imola 750 bevel ive been wanting to build for some years now,i know just what id like to do ,however the $$$ involved override my passions at the moment so thats on hold ,with the MV i also havea real desire for ,yup a good old MV 750 ,love those Italian works of art,yet 30k plus is a bit much & back to the ole $$$ thingy..one day though ill do it,in the meantime i can slip by with the tangential header & rear master, & maybe the magnesium valve & cam covers..do i need this stuff ..no ,does the 900ss you bet you!you can view my lil roadster & 900 on the club site,http://geocities.com/when_pigs_fly_mc/ later...RS

[1000RR]

I'm ridiing a 1000RR, made lots of mods to it. I picked her up April and have 6,700 miles on it now. Did 1 track day at Thunderhill so far, I'm sure there will be more to come. Lov'in it big time.

[ApriliaRan]

2004 Aprilia Mille R
It may sound crazy, but I didn't like the blue colored OZ rims on the Factory so I went with the R version. The Ohlins forks would have been nice, especially since they can hold up to deer :)
The Arrow slipons sound soooo much better than the stock pipes.

[1000RR]

I can say in all honesty, Ran is correct. IMO his bike sounds like a high perf. twin should sound like. I purposly ride right on his rear tire just so I can get full volume of that bee-yew-tee-fulll Music ;) Ran, how do ya get a picture up there??

[ApriliaRan]

Down below in the Additional Options there's an option to "attach files"
I don't think there is a limit on file size but I try an keep the pics kinda small for viewing/loading.
Ran

[1000RR]

Ok, Let's see if I can make this work

[1000RR]

Well, I made it work but damn, it's so big. Craig, if you can shrink that puppy up feel free. I don't know how, big dum-dum here.

[Kneepuff]

Hey 1000RR,

Just so you know, it's not about the SIZE.
(wink, wink)


Kneepuff

[Red Baron]

Paul,

You should be all set now - getting the right fit isn't always easy...

Kneepuff - thanks for the chuckle!:D

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[Didthat]

Yo 1000RR,
Did Honda U.S. send you any $$ for starting the all-red smart ? The 05's copied yours 'fersure. OOoooo, nice bike. Nice paint job on those lowers.

[1000RR]

No royalties as of yet, I would settle for another RR and call it even :) . Sounds good to me anyway. Doubt Honda would agree.
LoL kneepuff, thanks for the laugh.

[Kneepuff]

;) 1000RR,

We LOVE to laugh!

KP

[Didthat]

Kneepuff:
You are sooo naughty.. you people should get your minds out of the gutter . .so I can swim by, natch . . .heh heh

[1000RR]

Better make some room for me too DT :D

[moto]

95 Ducati 916SP
96 Ducati M944
02 MV Agusta F4
03 Ducati 999S (for sale)
05 Ducati 999R

[Kneepuff]

Moto, you Rock!! Everyone dreams about having those bikes. Check out MY rides:

'68 Schwinn (in mint condition)
'73 Huffy with a sissy bar and a little front tire
pink banana bike with pearly white seat and flowered basket...circa 70s
2004 7500 TREK - multitrack hybrid (not multistrada)
Red Corsamini

I'm working my way up to the real thing. ;) ;)

Kneepuff

[Red Baron]

KP,

Now THAT is what I call some heavy hitting two wheeled machinery!!! One of the more valuable collections on this site - for sure!;)

That Polini pocketbike with the Ducati MotoGP replica paint job is probably one of the coolest bikes on Kneeriders.com. Care to trade me for an MV Agusta F4S? http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_1_10.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZSXXXXXXXXUS)

Thanks for the levity - when are you going to post some photos of those sweet machines?

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[Kneepuff]

RB,

I might be willing to deal. ;) Depends, though. I am pretty attached to my machines. What do you have in mind? :p


KP

PS How did the show go today? Hope you took some pictures......

[bandicoot]

Nice list Kneepuff!!!!

I also have a pocketbike. I have a GRC RR 8.5 HP. For those of you that have never ridden one, They are a BLAST!!!! I have also never seen anything more capable of teaching throttle control, Than pocketbikes. They are truly amazing!!

I also have a 2000 R6 Track bike, A 2002 Aprilia RSVR, and A KTM 250 SX for the dirt. I think my next toy is going to be a Honda CRF 450 Motard.

[Dolph]

I ride both a 01' 748 and an 00' St4. I haven't ridden them at the same time yet, but just bought a short case of Bass, so yea never know. Trish rides her Monster 620 and very well I might add. Attached(I hope) will be the 748.

[Red Baron]

Dolph,

Wow - that is a sweet 748! You've gotta love the Italian flag striping - cool cans too!

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[GusGus748s]

I used to own a 01 748s. Now, I semi own it because my dad decided to keep it cause I almost sold it for nothing.

The 748 was a nice bike, but too many problems.
Now, I am looking into buying the new Repsol Honda or the 05 gixxer 1k.

This is what it used to look like:
http://images.snapfish.com/34233%3C8323232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3B53%3D497 %3DXROQDF%3E2323467%3A8%3B2%3A%3Bot1lsi

This is how it looks now:
http://images.snapfish.com/34233%3C8323232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3B53%3D497 %3DXROQDF%3E23235534%3A9389ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/34233%3C8323232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3B53%3D497 %3DXROQDF%3E23235534%3A%3C9%3C8ot1lsi

[fishbulb]

I had a gsxr 600 until some stupid tit pulled out on me and swiped me off the bike.The car driver was 77 years old the old bag.Broke left leg arm wrist 4 ribs .And my bike is dead :mad: :mad:

[1000RR]

GusGus and Dolph, sweet Ducs. Fishbulb,.. thats rough bro. I hope your all healed up with no lasting problems.

[RC51J]

Bike that is.

make & color the year is not a big deal, I just want to get a idea of who you
are if I happen to see ya on the road. :)

[eddo]

silver ninja250, black/red/silver 2 piece teknic suit, hjc helmet, and maybe the only silver 250 with orange ZX-2R stiker on the lower fairing, and I just installed muzzy exhaust on the bike.

[toothless]

RC-j For Me You got to look at the toy forum.
I Pick mine the Day of the ride....to many to list.hehehe :D

[toothless]

Pipe Looks Good... Dam Boyie............. ;)

[eddo]

Pipe Looks Good... Dam Boyie............. ;)

thanks JT, I love it, can't wait to take this baby out for sunday ride.

[eddo]

it's much louder than stock, I think i'm gonna change it back, just kidding :D , now the car drivers can hear me if they can't see me. hopefully...

[RC51J]

Very cool looking 250 you have there eddo. How does that new muzzy sound.

[RC51J]

RC-j For Me You got to look at the toy forum.
I Pick mine the Day of the ride....to many to list.hehehe :D


Ok, I get it. I took a look into the cool toys section and all I can say WOW, :eek:
Very cool race team you have there. ;)

[eddo]

nice rumble sound on lower rpm, i'm not sure how it sound on higher rpm, because i hasn't taken this baby out since i finished the installation, and when i was working on it, it was drizzling outside, so i only rode it around the house.

[StuntBunny]

Hey Eddo,

Lookin' good - glad you got it done! Can't wait to see (and hear) it the next Sunday ride :eek: !

[eddo]

Hey Eddo,

Lookin' good - glad you got it done! Can't wait to see (and hear) it the next Sunday ride :eek: !

yaa ha, and I hope the mother of nature will allow us to go ride and have fun this Sunday. The newspaper shows that the weather is gonna be cloudy and slight chance of rain, I'm praying for the weather to change for the better, so we can adventure the new trek.

[StuntBunny]

Black '04 CBR 1000RR, black leathers, black helmet. Do you detect a theme here?

Can't miss me...at least during daylight hours! :rolleyes: !

SB

[Red Baron]

Kneeriders,

This was a great subject idea from RC51J...:D

We started this thread back on October 6...so I've merged the two threads together - since MANY new members may not have seen all of the old posts. Now...let's have EVERYONE post up their rides (pictures please!).:p

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[SR-71 BLACKBIRD]

Srappy and I both ride liter bikes. I ride an 02 black on black RC-51 and my fiance rides a red 00 R1. If these pics attach I am the guy up front.

[toothless]

This Is Me and The 04 Six
But you got to come to the track.And you got to be Fast to see Me. :D

[Tri-Me]

I was going to post a pic of my wife, but she would have killed me. So here they are.

Here I am screwing around on the backside of Mt.Hamilton on the way to the junction on the last ride.

Also On Highway 1 on my baby.

The dirt toy is posted as well

[Red Baron]

But you got to come to the track.And you got to be Fast to see Me. :D
Toothy,

That's an understatement! You'll probably be even faster this year!:eek:

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[RC51J]

Kneeriders,

This was a great subject idea from RC51J...:D

We started this thread back on October 6...so I've merged the two threads together - since MANY new members may not have seen all of the old posts. Now...let's have EVERYONE post up their rides (pictures please!).:p

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No worries RB, and sorry for the repost :o :confused: :)

Here is a pic of my RC

[weldenupafatone]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/pc3ec2387300a766f6ba2b81409925e79/f555b684.jpg

[Red Baron]

No worries RB, and sorry for the repost :o :confused: :)

Here is a pic of my RC
RC51J,

Sweet RC! Are you going to bring it out to ride with us soon? Many RC51's in this group - you would feel right at home!

That reminds me, I need to get over to Apex to get my new tires mounted on MY RC so that I can start riding it again - what an awesome bike!:D

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[Acidburn]

Hmm lets see then;
Motorcycles, lots of them.
Helicopters, i like those allot.
Airplaines, lots of kinds, they are a headache and an inconvenience, but necessary.
Tracks, cars, Hummers, jeeps, all types, various configurations.

What bike do i lust for, what do i tihnk ill , "must have" next,,,, hmmm well o.k. here ya go.
http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Suzuki/2005_gsx-r1000/page1.htm

[C Dubb]

I am currently on a 2004 Honda 600RR, black with silver wings :D . It is my first sport bike, and I absolutely LOVE it. I've ridden a few other bikes, incluing a GSX-R 750, but am really happy with the power and handling that this little 600 packs... No major mods, yet... I have put in the K & N filter and the slip on RS-5 Yoshimura pipe. I'm contemplating the Power Commander. Anyone put one of these on their RR yet? Feedback?
I think I will be peeling off the stock panel stickers and purchasing a kit from Tapeworks.com. Will also be doing a slight mod to the Speedo/Tack instrument cluster (picture below).
Future bike in mind will probably be a 2004 GSX-R750. :)

[dreamer]

you have got my dream bike right there. and those gauge faces are hella awesome and they look soooooooooo cool. especially with the RR written how it is. then eventually i will get a 1000RR or something that honda comes out with something better in both looks and performence.

[Ron K]

I started out (this time) Riding a 2003 R6...but it got stolen, then I bought a 2003 CBR600 F4i...that one is wadded up :( ...I now pilot a 2003 GSXR1000...blue and white.

Wave rotors
Bridgestone Braided lines
Yosh RS-3 slip on (carbon Fiber)
PCIII R
YZ 450F rear master cylinder conversion
bits and pieces of carbon fiber
BBS concepts Suspension
Pro Tek rearsets
...and some other stuff that I am sure I have forgotten...and some more stuff in the works!!!

Ron

[girl_ninja_rider]

I probably have the oldest bike in the group!!! I ride a 1985 Kawi ZX6. This is my first sportbike and I love it. The insurance is dirt cheap and best of all....THE BIKE IS PAID FOR!!! :D I hope to get a newer bike by the end of Summer, so if any of you have a 1998ish Ninja for sale, let me know. ;)

-Natalie (GNR)

[Revolutions]

1972 BMW R75/5 (White)

You guys have seen the Telefonica, which I have to say has some of the coolest factory graphics I've seen until...

The Honda Repsol race replica is soo sweet! Probably will sell the gixxer and move to Honda soon. This is not to say the graphics are cooler but I'm ready to go to 1000 cc. LOVE those race replica bikes! It's all about having a little fun :cool: