Motorcyclists

[Canuck]

This is my current ride. 1985 Suzuki Madura V4 1200. They only made these for 2 years. a 700 model and a 1200 model. This past weekend we had a meet in St. Mary's Ont. There is a Madura Meyhem happening next weekend in AK but I have a highland games that weekend.

I learned on a 1951 Matchless 500 twin which at that time was basicaly an AJS with Matchless badging.
1970 Bonneville
1968 Bonneville
1978 CB 550, 78' Goldwing, 78 CB 750F Supersport.
I rode in a kilt all the time on the 750F.
Cheers
Robert

[Randy]

Currently a 2000 Honda Goldwing GL1500SE. I need/want a scooter and a KLR650 and Heritage Softtail and R1150RT. Yup if I had five bikes I would get bigger discount on insurance and thats my only reason for wanting more of those beautiful sexy machines, errr economical transportation vehicles.
some bike pics, sorry no umbrella girls

[flyv65]

Wow, I see a lot of common threads in these posts! So Randy, did you ever document the BB1500 you mention on your page? I noticed I'd set a 15.5 hour pace on my SS1000, but don't know if I could've maintained it to get my BB1500 Gold (I certainly wouldn't have done it on the route I chose for the 1000 miles!). Robert (Canuck), I've got a very large soft spot for bikes like your Madura: the two bikes I had before the Blackbird were V65 Magnas, a sort of Honda "cousin" to your ride.

I see a nice broad cross section of makes and manufacturers, although I only see one person who borders on the masochistic: Smaughazard! Fourteen Beezers?!? you must spin a phenominal wrench! I envy you the space and time to revel in the mechanical history, though.

Bryan...ride safe, XMarkers...

[Canuck]

Robert (Canuck), I've got a very large soft spot for bikes like your Madura: the two bikes I had before the Blackbird were V65 Magnas, a sort of Honda "cousin" to your ride.


Bryan...ride safe, XMarkers...

The Madura is a sleeper...very fast bike ....close to maintanance free. It was ahead of it's time. Some say a rather ugly bike but it's coming into it's own now. This site got me over to buying this one. http://www.lk3000.com/madura/
I was more in the market for a Honda ST1100 but didn't have the funds. I'd go for a beemer but the insurance for these bikes is rather high. In Ontario I pay $550 per year basic coverage. I've been liicensed for 35 years and clean record. I hear folks in the States paying under $100 per year...it's all relative.
That Blackbird is a nice bike good throaty growl to it is well.
Very nice rides fellows...keep your eyes open for the escape and ride safely.
Cheers
Robert

[clancelt]

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955i.



I love this bike!

[phinz]

1972 CB450. 1009.8 miles. Needs a basic tuneup and tank cleaning to be roadworthy. This is a pic of it at the old house in Floriduh.

[phinz]

'66 Black Bomber bottom end sitting in my garage...

[Matthew J. Greene]

I am a fairly new rider. I have always wanted to have a motorcycle. I figured I am almost 39 years old and I shouldn't let this chance pass. I went out and bought a new 2004 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. I can see myself on a touring bike as I get older. I am also fond of older bikes like Triumphs, BSA, Indians, and Harley Davidsons.

I added the backrest, cargo rack, and saddlebags a few months ago. I have a few other things I would like to add this summer. The next thing I will add is an aftermarket seat. The stock seat is really uncomfortable after about sixty miles.

[O'Neille]

It's going to be in the low to mid 70s all week. I'll get a lot of riding in this week. O'Neille

[Mr. Kilt]

It's going to be in the low to mid 70s all week. I'll get a lot of riding in this week. O'Neille

I hate you.