How many of you guys (and gals) ride?

[TheCount]

I just got my M endorsement on my drivers license a couple of months ago and I'm looking to do more riding.

I got into it because there's a group of us that enjoy tinkering with project bikes and scooters as a hobby and here in NY, you need a motorcycle license for anything that goes over 30 mph.

Just curious if any of you ride and if so, what? I'm a tall guy (6'6") so it's a little tough to find something that'll fit me comfortably, so I'm still looking.

 

[zrinkill]

 

[sbark]

vtx 1800 retro cruiser.......big twin & pipes--snaps like rifle fire....

dang relaxing

 

[Duane]

I rode for several years in college and my bike was the only mode of transportation. Had a really nice CBR600 F2 that was a joy to ride.

Not my pic but I had the same color scheme:

I'd love to get another bike one day but riding in Houston traffic would scare the crap out of me.

 

[Hostile]

I am currently without a bike, but I do ride, and I hope to have a new Harley soon.

 

[TheCount]

I am currently without a bike, but I do ride, and I hope to have a new Harley soon.

I'd love a Harley, I'm more a cruiser guy that a sports bike guy, but I love the cafe racer style, mostly for how stripped down they are. I'm currently looking real hard at the Triumph Bonneville or perhaps an old Honda to work on myself.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Jarv rides.

 

[tomson75]

There is an old biker thread in the members zone iirc. Lots of members here ride.

Count, if you're looking at old triumph stuff, be prepared to invest twice as much as you initially think. Love trumpets, but they're a pain in the ***. The new ones are dope though...throw a hardtail on a new Bonnie and be done with it.

Still looking for a shovelhead if anyone has one laying around.

 

[ZeroClub]

Hey Count, have you sat on any of these bikes yet?

Good idea to start with something in that 750-900 range IMO. Ride it for a year, get some miles under your belt, and then move up if you want.

I like a standard bike. The Bonnie is a great looking bike, too.

 

[Yeagermeister]

I rode for several years in college and my bike was the only mode of transportation. Had a really nice CBR600 F2 that was a joy to ride.

Not my pic but I had the same color scheme:

I'd love to get another bike one day but riding in Houston traffic would scare the crap out of me.

Driving in Houston is scary enough

 

[CowboyWay]

I've had various dirt bikes and several superbikes.

ZX-7
GSXR-750
R1

I have since gotten married and have two small kids. So lets just say that motorcycles aren't my wifes favorite thing, so now I ride a Schwinn.

 

[TheCount]

Hey Count, have you sat on any of these bikes yet?

Good idea to start with something in that 750-900 range IMO. Ride it for a year, get some miles under your belt, and then move up if you want.

I like a standard bike. The Bonnie is a great looking bike, too.

I sat on a friends Triumph but it wasn't a Bonneville, but I did fit on it. I plan to get something used, I need more experience working in traffic, I've only ridden on relatively free flowing roads.

I don't plan on bothering with anything pricy till I've got a good deal of experience.

 

[Doomsday101]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu7kvXnsne4&feature=related

Nice Bike

 

[Temo]

Definitely more of a sport bike guy myself; haven't owned one (due to living in a ****ty place for riding). I do mess around a bit on some friends' bikes though.

 

[Viper]

I have a black vulcan 1500, I'm 6'2" and it fits me like a glove. Living near Chicago, we don't have a long riding season. I'll get me a Harley one day, but I'm keeping the Vulcan for the days the Harley needs repairs.

 

[ZeroClub]

I sat on a friends Triumph but it wasn't a Bonneville, but I did fit on it. I plan to get something used, I need more experience working in traffic, I've only ridden on relatively free flowing roads.

I don't plan on bothering with anything pricy till I've got a good deal of experience.

Smart plan.

I know that a lot of guys love their huge displacement bikes, but there is also a lot to be said for a relatively lighter, more agile and maneuverable bike, especially early on.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I just got my M endorsement on my drivers license a couple of months ago and I'm looking to do more riding.

I got into it because there's a group of us that enjoy tinkering with project bikes and scooters as a hobby and here in NY, you need a motorcycle license for anything that goes over 30 mph.

Just curious if any of you ride and if so, what? I'm a tall guy (6'6") so it's a little tough to find something that'll fit me comfortably, so I'm still looking.

when I saw the thread title I thought,,,,,