Motorcycles

[psticks]

Added a 2008 FLHR to the stable. Matching paint Olive Pearl to the 2006 FLSTSC Springer

[Denimhead 0]

@psticks Wow, two beauties ️

[psticks]

@Denimhead-0 Thank you, is that a Roadking you have yourself?

[Denimhead 0]

@psticks yes, 2006

[Denimhead 0]

@psticks Recent pic of my RK

[psticks]

@Denimhead-0 Very nice, love the apes and fishtails nice shade of blue

[Jett129]

@psticks My first Harley was the 2005 Softail Springer Classic in black. Loved that bike,wished I could've kept it.

[SFMCfranky]

At the Club last night. I remounted the original front fender after years of running it with a carbon fiber fender. I’ve decided the original is nicer looking.

[scooter]

A lot of work has taken up much of my life, lately. But, I did manage to get in a ride, or two, over the past few weeks. A little tour of Milwaukee's Lakefront, and the Harley museum, too...

[truby]

I’m feeling today… but this OG is on another level entirely.

[NickD]

I’m not sure, do you think he’s American?

[NickD]

@SFMCfranky love the 916. I had a V2 Panigale up until a few weeks back. A great bike, but a bit more than I could sensibly use on the road.

[SFMCfranky]

@NickD said in Motorcycles:

@SFMCfranky love the 916. I had a V2 Panigale up until a few weeks back. A great bike, but a bit more than I could sensibly use on the road.

When I bought the 916 back in ‘95 I said “The supersport stall in my stable has been filled.” It’s still true.

Rubber side down, brother.

Frank

[jfive67]

@SFMCfranky beautiful machine!

@NickD i loved looking at my Streefighter V2 but hated feeling like I was toasting my crotch when temps >80F

Made the switch to BMW. While I miss the rowdiness of the Duc, that german precision is unexpectedly charming

Still holding out for a Duc that doesnt run hot in the city!

[SFMCfranky]

@jfive67 said in Motorcycles:

@SFMCfranky beautiful machine!

@NickD i loved looking at my Streefighter V2 but hated feeling like I was toasting my crotch when temps >80F

Made the switch to BMW. While I miss the rowdiness of the Duc, that german precision is unexpectedly charming

Still holding out for a Duc that doesnt run hot in the city!

Yeah, not really designed for a stop and go situation. More like Go Go Go!

I still have a 2005 R1200GS that I bought new. It’s my long distance tourer. I had a 1988 K75S and a 94 R100GS. So I am well versed in BMWs. I wish I still had that R100GS.

[NickD]

The Panigale wasn’t too bad from a heat point of view, it doesn’t get that hot in the UK, but it didn’t make much sense going slowly. I enjoyed owning it but I’m not a track rider so don’t need anything faster than my Thruxton R.

[psticks]

That’s a beauty

[louisbosco]

yeah the Ducati's definitely run hot. but so beautiful on track or an open highway.. I remember testing the v4 on a panigale before deciding on the street fighter. sweating and almost giving up

[Dmart]

@NickD Even a V2 is overkill? No plans on taking it to the track. I still have a V2 or V4 in my mind though.

[NickD]

@Dmart on the road, in the UK, yes. It doesn’t really come alive until about 60mph, below that it’s not very comfortable. Amazing when you’ve got an open road and are willing to treat speed limits as advisory but even then you’re mostly just using the midrange power.

There will be those that can ride V2s and V4s flat out on the road but they’ve either got bigger balls or less sense than me.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great bike and I loved owning it but it wasn’t a long term love for me.