Motorcycles

[Giles]

He knew that, that's why he will get one made to his exact needs….

[injunjack]

longarmed or jacket made that way??

[Giles]

He's tall and long armed, but it is not his jacket.  It was just a standard size 40 I had lying around, he put it on and sat on his bike  so we could work out what size to make his….

[injunjack]

Ok, seems also a bit restrictive in the shoulders as well, but that's how non bi-swings are.  Also chest seems a bit loose.. a full custom might be in order

[madmonday]

best way to get fitted is to get on the damn bike & get measured proper like.

freakin' @injunjack , good to read ONE of your posts.  hope all is well & please let's see your 461s & other goodies you been beating up the past couple of years.

[Giles]

Exactly.  That is what we were determining and what we will do….

[Giles]

@madmonday:

best way to get fitted is to get on the damn bike & get measured proper like.

Thanks @monday , I'm glad you understood what I was doing….

[injunjack]

MM, all fine here, been "busy" with al kind of things. Slight changes in life etc.

G-man, I suppose it's going to be strictly riding jacket?

[Giles]

I have no idea, it's for Sam.  What he does with it is up to him….

[johnathon]

What is that Harley. I'm not really up on the latest model Harleys. That one looks not too bad though, is it some type of sporty model ?

[Giles]

Forty-Eight

[johnathon]

Forty eight… that's a sportster model isn't it. It actually looks pretty nice. I went off new bikes many years ago but this one looks like it's based on old school Harleys.
I actually might go and take a look at that bike but it wouldn't surprise me if its not available here. I gotta get something with an electric start, my main rider still gotta be kick started and my knee doesnt like it sometimes. Not really a fan of the sports bikes with all the crap on them but this bike looks good.

[twism_23]

Harley has done a great job with their Sportster models. The 48, The 72 and 883 Iron are all really nice retro looking bikes. I am planning on customizing an 883 in the next year as a project to keep me busy during the off season. While sportsters are a little small for me, I really like the look and they are great for the city. My son would love one, but I told him he can be like me and wait until he's in his 40's and has grown kids before getting a bike!

[injunjack]

@twism_23:

My son would love one, but I told him he can be like me and wait until he's in his 40's and has grown kids before getting a bike!

Seriously?? That's SO wrong.

[johnathon]

@twism_23:

Harley has done a great job with their Sportster models. The 48, The 72 and 883 Iron are all really nice retro looking bikes. I am planning on customizing an 883 in the next year as a project to keep me busy during the off season. While sportsters are a little small for me, I really like the look and they are great for the city. My son would love one, but I told him he can be like me and wait until he's in his 40's and has grown kids before getting a bike!
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You need to get him a bike pronto if he's old enough and wants one. To long to wait till 40's. When I came home from getting my license my dad surprised me with a brand new commando. That same bike today is probably my main rider.
There's something special when a father and son share a love for bikes.
We got this one to do together a few years ago but he got too old and I just cant get enough enthusiasm going to do it on my own. Maybe oneday.
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[twism_23]

Thank you for sharing. Wow that is an awesome project, I hope you guys are able to get to it at some point! We do work on my bike together at times, my boy is old enough (20) but he's an elite level athlete and now playing college football. A motorcycle for him can wait until he's exhausted that avenue. We share our love for football right now as I am a professional coach for a living and hopefully we will share our passion for bikes and ride together down the line.

[johnathon]

That's fair enough Twism. I'm sure you've got his best interests at heart but sometimes a fathers judgement can get a bit clouded about what their son wants and needs. No disrespect to you of course.

That bike may get done one day but it wont be by me and him, he doesn't even know who I am now.

[Bluegrass]

I'm pretty sure I inherited my love of motorcycles from my dad, who rode from his 20s into his 80s.  Many happy memories of riding together, talking about MCs, looking at MCs…

When I get it back I will post pics of what I am having done to his 97 Dyna - I don't have the skill or time to work on it myself, but I am going to have some fun with it - in his memory.

[Jordonf9]

New seat, loving it. Going to redip the tank this year and try to new handlebars. Always have to spend  a few bucks on the bike each year.

[MP]

I'm getting the Bonneville looking almost how I want it now, and starting to think about performance and suspension.  I've got new pipes (Zard Cross, and Staintune slip-ons, not sure which ones I'll keep) on the way, as well as Bitubo suspension.  Most of it is coming from Italy, so I'll update in several months when it arrives  
I'm plotting some FCR 39 flat slide carbs and pod filters too; I like the open look with exposed air filters, and it should be a nice improvement in performance. Not that it's a quick bike, but there's something satisfying about getting it going to it's maximum potential.

I'm a big fan of the 48 as well, I haven't ridden one but they look the business that's for sure.