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Post by Grumpybuzzard on Apr 24, 2024 19:34:13 GMT -5
Flipping through old posts and ran across my other obsession... I have a very understanding wife. There. back to regular scheduled program...  |
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Post by aciera on Apr 24, 2024 21:27:43 GMT -5
Flipping through old posts and ran across my other obsession... I have a very understanding wife. There. back to regular scheduled program... Nice. My first new vehicle was a 75 SuperGlide. $3149 out the door. 2C29955H5 Back then A nice KnuckleHead motor was $500. Things have changed a lot. That is a fine ride. Enjoy Talking to the guy I sold that bike to years ago he has his second string bike for sale. Very tempting……..California Lane splitters made me quit riding before. I split lanes but the other bikes would cut you off!!!! Too close for a single dad. Riding for breakfast out thru the desert was fine. |
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Post by bigbore5 on Apr 25, 2024 3:53:40 GMT -5
I have a few. I've had two non-Harley motorcycles in my life. A CBR1100xx set up for Maxton mile racing and a V-max super street drag bike. Other than that, I did have an Indian Chief back in the early 90's.
My thing now is max performance Sportsters. Current project is a 1988 4-speed with a Hammer Performance 98 inch motor. I want to set one more record before I retire from racing. World's quickest and fastest 4-spd super street Sportster. Won't be ready until next season, but it dynoed at 174hp before the tranny gave.
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Post by paleroadster on Apr 25, 2024 5:09:06 GMT -5
I'm currently on a Moto Guzzi which many people called the Italian harley. Not sure that still applies since Saint greta killed the California series. I can't point you to any HD forum, having been a returning rider (no bikes while the kids were growing up) I can recommend a couple things. Treat it like you're a new rider. I started back on a brand new BMW and through poor foresight, and sheer bad luck I let it fall over (while not moving) three times. Not all bikes enjoy the protection a BMW R with engine guards do so that can be expensive. If you can afford it get personal training like Jerry Motorman Palladino offers. If it's not feasible then watch him on youtube and get his books and practice on your own. Considering I had over 250,000 miles motorcycle experience it felt like getting back up to speed took longer than learning to street ride did the first time. No matter what you feel or anyone claims none of us are as fast, strong or well balanced (physically) at 45+ as we were at 18. Bumps and bruises take a lot longer to heal too. Can't stress enough that 2024 bikes are hard to even compare to 1990s bikes. Even harley has bikes putting down over 150HP stock, vs 75ish in the 1990s and 200HP stock bikes are a dime a dozen.
Good news is while modern tires don't last any longer the traction is incredibly improved. I've ridden Michelin Pilot Road 6 tires down to -7f and in every kind of rain and never sensed the slightest lack of grip. And lean sensitive ABS is all dialed in and fully effective now too.
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Post by Grumpybuzzard on Apr 25, 2024 6:42:43 GMT -5
I have a few. I've had two non-Harley motorcycles in my life. A CBR1100xx set up for Maxton mile racing and a V-max super street drag bike. Other than that, I did have an Indian Chief back in the early 90's. My thing now is max performance Sportsters. Current project is a 1988 4-speed with a Hammer Performance 98 inch motor. I want to set one more record before I retire from racing. World's quickest and fastest 4-spd super street Sportster. Won't be ready until next season, but it dynoed at 174hp before the tranny gave. Do tell!! That’s big numbers for a 98” motor |
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Post by Grumpybuzzard on Apr 25, 2024 8:28:40 GMT -5
I'm currently on a Moto Guzzi which many people called the Italian harley. Not sure that still applies since Saint greta killed the California series. I can't point you to any HD forum, having been a returning rider (no bikes while the kids were growing up) I can recommend a couple things. Treat it like you're a new rider. I started back on a brand new BMW and through poor foresight, and sheer bad luck I let it fall over (while not moving) three times. Not all bikes enjoy the protection a BMW R with engine guards do so that can be expensive. If you can afford it get personal training like Jerry Motorman Palladino offers. If it's not feasible then watch him on youtube and get his books and practice on your own. Considering I had over 250,000 miles motorcycle experience it felt like getting back up to speed took longer than learning to street ride did the first time. No matter what you feel or anyone claims none of us are as fast, strong or well balanced (physically) at 45+ as we were at 18. Bumps and bruises take a lot longer to heal too. Can't stress enough that 2024 bikes are hard to even compare to 1990s bikes. Even harley has bikes putting down over 150HP stock, vs 75ish in the 1990s and 200HP stock bikes are a dime a dozen. Good news is while modern tires don't last any longer the traction is incredibly improved. I've ridden Michelin Pilot Road 6 tires down to -7f and in every kind of rain and never sensed the slightest lack of grip. And lean sensitive ABS is all dialed in and fully effective now too. I am selling all of my bikes, parts and motorcycle specific tools to fund my Gun habit  That will take me into my retirement next month at 59 with plenty of projects. I began losing interest in bikes when it became more about standing around in the local HD parking lot than riding and wrenching with friends. That said anyone that has a semi load of old model Ruger single action revolvers and wants to trade for some Knucklehead, Panhead and flat head motorcycles hit me up! |
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Post by bigbore5 on Apr 25, 2024 17:52:43 GMT -5
I have a few. I've had three non-Harley motorcycles in my life. A CBR1100xx set up for Maxton mile racing and a V-max super street drag bike. Other than that, I did have an Indian Chief back in the early 90's. My thing now is max performance Sportsters. Current project is a 1988 4-speed with a Hammer Performance 98 inch motor. I want to set one more record before I retire from racing. World's quickest and fastest 4-spd super street Sportster. Won't be ready until next season, but it dynoed at 174hp before the tranny gave. Do tell!! That’s big numbers for a 98” motor 13:1 compression, .758" cam lift, E85 fuel, 7800rpm. Super Street bikes are street legal, but not very street rideable. There's a power adder class that's got turbo and nitrous bikes too. |
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Post by gnappi on Apr 26, 2024 7:33:51 GMT -5
Had one I sold in January of '74 when I joined the Air Force. Since then, every time I look at what I get for my dollar, I have bought Japanese. The VTX 1800 was close, personality wise, but not HD. My taste in MCs leans hard toward VMAX type stuff. Never rode anything so fast that felt like it was moving so slow. My Dad was an Indian bigot but "could" ride a HD but never wound up buying one. I tried Honda VT's but the rev limiters lost my interest. My Vmax got the shakes at 115 and I came to find out that other Yama's have similar problems though I have to admit that the V-boost WAS a trip. From there I got the Honda Blackbird and never looked back. |
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