Any Motorcycle lovers out there?
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Topic: Any Motorcycle lovers out there?
Posted By: Barracuda
Subject: Any Motorcycle lovers out there?
Date Posted: August-21-2006 at 2:44pm
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Off topic thread here- but thought there were at least a handfull of Motorcycle enthusiasts on this site...
Here's a link to my pal Richards' travel blog site: http://www.richardsbiketrip.com - www.richardsbiketrip.com He's riding his Triumph around the world. He started in Boston and has made it to the west coast already- He'll be shipping the bike from Seattle to Russia as soon as his visa comes in. Bookmark the site and check back every couple weeks! Send this link along to your fellow biker buds- If you get a chance- email him- send some good karma his way! Thanks -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
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Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: August-21-2006 at 3:24pm
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Mike (05 210) is a big motorcycle fan. I'm sure you'll see him jump on this thread.
Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Duck Soup
Date Posted: August-21-2006 at 8:30pm
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Brad,
Checked out the website/trip log. That's a trip of a lifetime I'm jealous. I have a 74 Triumph Triple (Trident) makes me wanna jump on it and catch up to him. I emailed him and will check back when I think of it. Yes I have a lot of old stuff! Dale |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: August-21-2006 at 10:39pm
Correction...I WAS a big motorcycle fan.Don't ever pick your passion as your occupation!Lol.It's just been a long summer.Looks like your buddy is having a great trip,Brad.I'll try to shoot him an e-mail&check back in when I have more time.I'm trying to get ready to take the family camping,so I gotta go pack up some stuff. I am a Harley technician and most of my customers are not really bikers(even though they think they are)and I commend Richard for having what it takes to pull that off.Not an easy feat by any means.I thought only guys that rode BMW's were that dedicated 
Mike |
Nautique2001 wrote:Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-21-2006 at 11:00pm
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Mike: I am a Harley rider and was interested in your "not really a biker" comment. I know that many of us who own Harleys are not what you'd think of as bikers the way they used to look. We are generally regular guys, not those big ole rough mean guys of the past. But we are "bikers" none the less. Hope I didn't take your comment the wrong way. Ask JEFF KOSTIS, he can vouch that I am an ok guy. Not trying to stir up trouble, just my .02 worth.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 7:16am
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Dale and Mike- thanks for checking out his travel site and emailing him- I would love to catch up with him too, but just sold my last bike (Kawi KLR 650) and have our first baby on the way.
Keeping up with him via the website is the next best thing to actually riding along side him. I work with a guy who has riden Goldwings in 3 Iron Butt rallies- these guys are bikers! Thanks again for supporting Richard! -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 7:48am
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Jbear,
I think you did take my comment the wrong way.I should have been more clear about what I meant.I consider a biker someone who isn't afraid to ride their bike.It doesn't matter if they're clean or dirty,ride a Harley or a Honda,just that they love to ride.I guess that's where I wasn't clear.I can tell buy your posts that you are a nice guy,and look foward to someday meeting you.I have been in the motorcycle business for 12 years and I've seen a lot of guys(and girls) that buy bikes and never ride them,or ride them 500 miles a year(as long as the sun's out).I guess enthusiast may have been a better word to use.If you were offended,I appologize,that was not my intention....And I agree with you,If you love to ride and do so whenever you can,then you are a "biker" and you don't need a patch on the back of your jacket to prove it. Mike |
Posted By: 64 Skier
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 8:44am
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In 1980, I rode a '72 Sportster from Kansas to Louisiana to register for college. Back then, if one of the guy's in the shop had any reason at all, we would kick start'em and leave town for several days at a time and almost lose our jobs when we returned. I still ride a Sportster. ------------- 64 Skier 66" HO VTX and 67" HO Triumph http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1071&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 71CC |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 9:15am
I once drove a dirt bike as a kid. It was pretty cool. 
Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: NECC
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 12:53pm
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Wow...I rode the Fatboy all the way from Gonic to Rochester and back in the rain the other day. Are you impressed 05 210?
HA HA |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 1:30pm
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How many of you out there around my age (early 50s-ish) spent a part of 1969 watching Then Came Bronson on TV? I think that show made a whole generation of teenage boys dream of hitting the road on our harleys. I never quite made it. Did have a little rice burner commuter bike in grad school but when I needed money for things like food, I sold it. This guy is living the dream. Best of luck to him. His journal reminds me of that of an acquaintance who thru hiked the entire appalachian trail a couple years ago. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Mojoman
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 5:45pm
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Just sold my Hog this spring !!!!Went on a few 1000 mile trips the last 10 years.. Made room for my wife and kids and now the boat.. I do miss it a lot... Great stress reliever. However, I've never been on a boat during one summer with my family like this one.What a great summer.....
Moj' |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 10:16pm
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Mike: Cool, no offense taken. Some of the "old" Harley guys are not to cool about 50ish guys like me that are now on bikes. You might have seen the pics of mine on here. Heritage Classic. '96. About 30K on her. Me and Mrs.jbear been all over in all kinds of weather. Third bike. Had a 350 Honda, 1200 Screaming Eagle Sportster (way to fast) and now the Heritage. Mrs. jbear rides a Virago.
Gotta ride 'em to enjoy 'em! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: NECC
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 11:24pm
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Its all about the ride....Correct Crafts and Harleys just go together!
This is one of the heaps I enjoy riding in the sunshine. The original owner was a little conservative and plain in his customization but its an OK ride...The 210 Team in the back ground makes the whole picture...Right 05 210  
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Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: August-22-2006 at 11:48pm
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That's right jbear,gotta ride 'em to enjoy 'em.As you can see in the above post,NECC(blah,blah,blah) has put on display for you the Softail I used to own.I thought I'd get a lot more use out of a boat with my family,so I traded her in.That is the 210 I currently own that is partially pictured in the background.I would say judging from his above comments that he is extremely bored today.You can take it for what it is coming from a guy who TRAILERS his bike to Sturgis(in the middle of the summer,no less). Trailers are for boats.
All kidding aside,NECC,hope all is well with the family.I made an appointment today for my 75 hour service,see you Monday. p.s. How far exactly is Gonic from Rochester and was it downpouring,or just drizzle?? Mike |
Posted By: NECC
Date Posted: August-23-2006 at 12:24am
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I knew I could get a rise out of ya 05 210. HA HA..You know I'm only kidding.
The reason for trailering is I have not found a way to through my leg over both bikes at the same time to ride them to Sturgis. Ya never know when you will need a spare bike or better yet another bike to ride. Its better to have and not need, then to need and not have. It was pouring ...I mean just drizzel for the whole 5 mile round trip. The point is the bike got somewhat wet on the ride. Wow...75 hours already...Time to trade on a 220! Craig |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: August-23-2006 at 1:27am
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I'll give you my used 210(mint,clean,one owner)with75hrs,for a new 220 and that "heap" of a Harley I used to own.Oh,and I'll need a new trailer with the bigger boat.
Sorry Brad for hijacking this thread. didn't mean to steal your friends thunder. Mike |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: August-23-2006 at 8:26am
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No worries Mike- It's nice to hear a little 'friendly' exchange.
Thanks again for checking out his travel log- He rode through Sturgis on his way- posted a couple nice photos of the scenery there too- -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: August-23-2006 at 10:16am
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Hey Brad,
Your Buddie's site is very cool w/ great pics (I wish he'd stop dropping that thing though). I'll be checking it out alot - Thanks. I had some pretty cool big wheels & bikes w/ added forks & sissy bars way back when - Do these count????  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: August-23-2006 at 11:35am
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Nauti- thanks for checking it out. It must be pretty top heavy with all the gear/ bags/ weight hanging off it. Noone likes to see a nice bike on it's side. As long as he doesn't put it down at speed- it's all-good by me.
-Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: NECC
Date Posted: August-23-2006 at 11:49am
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Forgot to mention the link to Richards ride was very interesting. What a great way to travel and the stories to tell after the trip!
I would like to do a trip of that caliber someday by not pushing to get there but to leave enough time to enjoy the ride, sites and the people you meet on such a trip like Richard did. Thanks Craig |
Posted By: oldskiboat
Date Posted: August-23-2006 at 12:40pm
I had a 1964 Norton Atlas flat track Scrambler back in 1966 to 69. What a great bike. It was made with a matchless frame and a Norton 750cc engine. I'll try to find a picture to post.
 ------------- Gary The Villages Fl. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1392&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975" rel="nofollow - 75Southwind 20 |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: August-23-2006 at 3:41pm
Here's a small pic of the KLR I just sold this spring. It was a great dual sport bike for commuting to work and exploring the power lines/ dirt roads/ trails/ railroad tracks around my home town.
One less thing to store/ maintain/ insure, etc. We're building an addition onto the house and have our first baby on the way- so I'll be taking a few years off motorcycling (like 18 or 20) -Brad  ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: September-13-2006 at 11:19am
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quick update on Richardsbiketrip.com
He and the bike are on Russian soil.. -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: September-13-2006 at 9:55pm
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I jumped on his site the other day,but it didn't look like there was any new info.how's he doing?
Mike |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: September-13-2006 at 10:04pm
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Mike- he just posted a couple new stories. Seems to be doing very well. The last post is a real cliff hanger- check it out.
-Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: October-11-2006 at 10:41am
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For those who are interseted, Richard made it across Russia. Last I heard from him, he was chilin in Amsterdam. The online travel log lags behind by a couple weeks, but there are some updates there.
-Brad richardsbiketrip.com ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: 93/70 ccpb
Date Posted: October-11-2006 at 9:48pm
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hello fellow riders,im on my fifth bike ,1 dirt bike/74 norton commando /yamaha 1980 and 1986/present bike 2003 low rider,sorry cant get photo to fit. ------------- what you dont want to hear from jbear and bill.you cant get in the boat till you get your minute,and they throw you back in water! |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: October-11-2006 at 10:30pm
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ccpb- not alot of riders on here- as it is a boat site. thanks for checkin in on topic though. Starting out on a dirt bike is the way to go. My first street bike I bought in boxes and a$$embled myself.A disa$$embled Suzuki 750 with a huge windjammer fairing- what was I thinkin?
btw- what was the third time all about? ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 9:25am
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I've got a 1978 Honda cx500; it's a shaft driven liquid cooled bike, the first one Honda built. I put 3000 miles on it this summer, and that was mostly commuter/work miles. 54 mpg is why I drive it. It gives me more money to buy gas for the boat!
Currently I'm rebuilding the carbs, hopefully have it done before too long. Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 65 'cuda
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 7:54pm
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Several bikes over the years:
1982 Kawasaki GPZ 550 1987 Honda CBR 600 Hurricane 1975 BMW R90S (should have kept that one -turned it into Grad school tuition for the wife) Lot's of mods, ran very well, the gentleman I sold it to raced it a Barber last year! 1988 BMW K75S 2000 Honda VTR1000 Superhawk Currently, 2002 Aprilia RST1000 Futura (Great bike, does almost everything very well) ------------- Gary http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=941" rel="nofollow - 1965 Barracuda SS |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 9:35pm
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I'm only on my second ski boat,but the bike list is much longer.Here we go in order(I think),but not including any atv's or sleds 'cause we're talking 2 wheels here:
1980 Honda Z50 1982 Honda XR80 1985 Kawasaki KX80 1988 Kawasaki Ninja 600R 1991 Kawasaki ZX-7 1998 Honda CR250R 1993 Kawasaki KX125 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 cla$$ic 1998 Yamaha YZ125 2002 Harley Davidson Softail 2004 Yamaha WR450 with Dakkar street kit(it rips!) and is the only one I still own. Amazingly enough,my wife has stayed with me through all of them(and even bought a few for me) since the 1991 ZX-7.Lotta good memories on that one- 30,000 miles in 3 years. Ride on! Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 9:58pm
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Just checked out the last couple of entries from Richard's trip.Unreal.He's fortunate to be able to have that experience.
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 10:01pm
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you say this is your second ski boat ,but you fail to tell us name, rank or serial no. if it aint a C/C you need to sell some of those rice burners and add to the GNP of U.S. bike tales are nice on a bike site ,buy a C/C the older the better.............boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 10:19pm
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Sorry boat dr.I thought this thread was about bikes,my mistake.I currently own a 2005 Correct Craft 210 Team,and formerly a 1998 Air tique 176.I also have my eye on my neighbors Skinautique2001,which he bought new,and currently still has under 200 hrs.Hope to score that when he sells it.
BTW,if you took all the Japanese parts off a new Harley,you couldn't roll it home.Most people have yet to realize that the most American made motorcycle is the Honda Goldwing.Yeah that sucks....but that's the way it is.Times are changing I guess. At least you can still buy a quality American boat! Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: Duck Soup
Date Posted: October-12-2006 at 10:57pm
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Hey fellow bikers/CCers,
Glad to see this thread get some action. List of bikes as I recall. Kawasaki 125 on/off. Susuki 500 2 stroke. 1972 Honda SL 175 2 cyl. still have. 1974 Trumph Trident(Triple) 750 still have. 1985 Honda 1100 Magna V65. Had this one while I restored the Triumph. Had it 2 1/2 yrs. and sold it for a profit; fastest bike I've ever been on by far. Sold it to continue existing. |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: October-13-2006 at 8:11am
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Ok- since we're listing..
82 Kawasaki KDX200 (the red one) 83 Suzuki 750 (basket case) 93 Kawasaki ZR 1100 (loved it!) 02 Kawasaki KLR 650 (huge dual sport) I'll be bikeless for a few years- you guys be safe out there- keep it between the ditches Yeah- Richard made it to England, his travel blog is catching up- very impressive and amazing. Thanks for checking it out everyone. Duck Soup- Richard mentioned that you contacted him- very cool! ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: Darrel
Date Posted: October-13-2006 at 1:19pm
Showing some love for the 2 strokes. 1977 RD.
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