Anyone else ride bikes here???

[captnsim]

Nice KLR  and Road Runner  and Firebird 
How fast does it go?

[oldcarnut]

Nice KLR  and Road Runner  and Firebird 
How fast does it go?

Thanks, The RR is going to be a Superbird Clone-http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,53678.0.html
The 68 FB Vert Sprint I restored for the wife. I have run the KLR up to about 90mph for a quick blast when it had more street like tires on it but I don't run it much above highway speeds.  Something about only having a about 1/4" strip of rubber on the roads at higher speeds keeps me from going too fast  .  On the trails I've gone pretty fast but didn't check the speedo.  Too many potholes and etc. but I was flying by cars in the road next to the field that were in a 45 mph limit. At my age it takes a lot longer to heal from the falls, bumps, and bruises than when I was racing motocross in the 70's .

[jb666]

My other passion next to my charger is my RSVR Milli. Loaded with ergal, arrow exhaust, power commander, and chipped.  OZ wheels, Brembo brakes, Ohlin shocks and forks. 1000cc V twin. 1 of 2000 made. Tons of carbon fiber goodies. Intergrated blinkers, most decals removed, and tail painted black.
Lets see what yeah got...Post some pics.

Man that is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE biked.. Since I was 16, I've had 19 bikes.. (yes, I guess I have a problem).  Now, if I'm remembering correctly, you were 6'2"+ , right?? You need a big bike...

My favorite bike was my GSXR1000 that I just sold (to buy the General)

[captnsim]

Yep 6'4" so no little 600's for me... You going to get another bike Jeff??

[jb666]

Yep 6'4" so no little 600's for me... You going to get another bike Jeff??

No, I made a deal with the wife... When I ride, I tend to be a bit reckless... So the deal was that I could do what I want with cars but NO MORE BIKES 

[SeattleCharger]

I'm thinking of selling the harley, and getting a car and a dual purpose bike.
   
  I kind of like the 250 motocross type, that is light and bare bones, barely street legal.  So I could still throw it in my pick up and take it over to east of the mountains and do some decent trail riding, but drive it around town here for short rides to and from places,
  any thoughts on this type bike?   Seems like a lot of people that get this bike want to go up to a 650cc or something, probably cause the smaller cc isn't that good for farther road riding?  
 I had a KTM 495 motocross bike back in the day, so I do appreciate the power, but the price and availability of a 250 is better.   I don't know.   just looking for anyone's      If I ever get more money, I would like another harley, but a 2002 or newer and a roadking. 

[wayfast1500]

If your looking for a dual purpose I would not get one if your planning on riding on the highway.  I know my kx 250 tops out at around 60-70.  If I were to get one it would be a 650.

[oldcarnut]

I haven't rode a 250 since my 1974 CR250 so I don't have a comparison to what the power is like on the 250 4-strokers today.  I like my KLR650 and don't think I would want anything smaller for road use unless it was for occasional trips to local stores.  I'm also 6"7" and the 650's fit me better. It may be that if you got a dually that you would end up riding it on the road more than you thought.  I thought I would just see a little road use but I've spend almost more on the road than off.  The 650's aren't the most nimble to throw around in the woods or up in a truck bed but I do fine for my riding which is more open trails so far.  If I had a choice of the XR650 I had and the KLR I have I would take the XR for the better offroad.   

[wayfast1500]

I know my xl weighs around 500lbs and it gets blown around on the highway I would not want to be on a 200-300lb 250.

[SeattleCharger]

thank you, that's exactly the kind of experience info I was looking for

[dukeboy320]

i dont own one but i love WCC (West Coast Choppers) always been a fan there the BEST out there! LBC STRONG!

[wayfast1500]

I actually went to WCC a few years back it was pretty impressive, lots of cool things to look at.  At first jesse seemed pretty down to earth but seems like his popularity is starting to make his head big.

[69charger2002]

funny i come across this thread for the first time and i bought my first ever bike last yesterday. i had heard that a 250 is a good beginner bike but once you learn to ride good in a month you're bored with it. so i got a kawasaki ninja 650 to learn on. it's an 07 model, and i already love it.
trav

[captnsim]

Wow, thats a sweet bike. You got any more pics of it?

[bakerhillpins]

That is a good looking Ka-za-uki you have there.

I think that you made the right choice with regard to size. I started with a 86 500 and that was a blast. Moved up to a 750 after 10 yrs and don't need anymore than that. I can kill myself just as fast as I could with liter class bikes. 

I hope you spent some money on quality gear, its well worth the investment!  Trust me. 

I was finally able to commute on the bike this AM. After dealing with a charging issue, flat tire, and gear issues. 

Bryan

[73 charger]

When not working on my charger or other cars!  I ride a 1999 HD FatBoy.

Mike

[wayfast1500]

How do you like riding with those rims on the fatboy? I've heard some horror stories about the wind catching the solid wheel and making for a interesting ride.

[captnsim]

I've heard that too...curious to hear your take on it Mike.
Nice looking bike  Any mods? 

[SeattleCharger]

Nice fatboy!  sure is in nice shape, too.   here's mine, 97 fatboy

I  think its a myth.    I read somewhere that a spoked rim is the same as a solid rim in terms of catching the wind after 26 m.p.h. as it is spinning so fast it acts as a solid object to catch wind.     for example, look at a helicopter blade, of the circle when sitting still, it is almost all open, blades are small amount of that circles area.  but when spinning it catches enough wind to lift a chopper off ground,    a spinning spoked wheel on freeway is a solid disc as far as sidewind is concerned.   and the side of bike on any big bike is a big surface area for wind, so combine all this, and a fatboy and other big bikes are same from side wind, if you think there is a difference I think you are imagining it,   

[wayfast1500]

Ya I've never ridden one but that makes sence. 

[LUMI]

i have few Eliminators

[Charger_Fan]

i have few Eliminators

I don't see any 250 Eliminators in that bunch...why not?   J/K

[LUMI]

I don't see any 250 Eliminators in that bunch...why not?   J/K

well i only like 16 valve motors
on that picture there are 2 900´s -85/86 and -87 500

[Charger_Fan]

I don't see any 250 Eliminators in that bunch...why not?   J/K

well i only like 16 valve motors
on that picture there are 2 900´s -85/86 and -87 500

Actually, I think I'm thinking of 125 Eliminators...those always strike me as such an oxymoron.
Your bikes look pretty cool. They look like they have a little V-Max styling in them.

[LUMI]

Actually, I think I'm thinking of 125 Eliminators...those always strike me as such an oxymoron.
Your bikes look pretty cool. They look like they have a little V-Max styling in them.

yes same era
ZL 900 was introduced as a power cruiser and still it is quite fast, 0-50mph 2.2s
it had 300cc smaller engine than V Max but it was only a bit slower
ZL900 1/4mile time 11,07@123,25mph vs V Max 10,99@124,04mph
and all ZL900 were made in USA

i will have V Max and Honda X4 http://www.japsirauta.fi/X4.html in my stable in the future too