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[Aether]

Love it Twit. What is the project going to be?

 

[Twit]

Well... Was, and probably still is, a rigid frame triumph 650. I know triumphs pretty well and can pull them together; this one will classic bobber style. I'll make it mechanically spot on but leave it looking it's age. But, I've also been offered a Vincent comet in bits, and no guarantee that it's all there. I'd love to do it but until I see it I won't decide.

I want something that shows off what I can do as I'd like to set up a small side business building bikes to order or restoring. We'll see!

Your bike is looking the part! What's the plan, get it back after the frame is done and do it yourself? I considered doing a Harley based project, they are not normally my thing but I think one stripped right back with springer forks would be cool. Post pics as you go!!

 

[Aether]

Thanks. Yeah, I'm waiting for the frame to come back then I'm going to have at it, going to go for stripped down skinny 60's look. Nice and simple. Will put up some pics definitely.

Like the sound of the rigid 650. Vincent would be nice but could turn into a money-pit quick? I love the look of a hardtailed trump. Baron's Speed Shop is down the road from me and I often see their bikes around. I'm sure you've heard about them? Very, very nice stuff.

If you've got the skills why not show them off and build a few bikes, you never know where it might lead.

 

[storman113]

Bikes not vintage, but I get to wear my Whites!

 

[dirty old biker]

this is my 05 Intruder (hogzuki) I bought off the showroom here in Gadsden Alabama,
I customized her as follows: 10 inch over forks, wider trees,homebuilt fiberglass seat, homeade sissybar & pad....lowering shocks in the back .....open exh tubes , 21 inch front wheel, leather fender bibs, my own pinstripe logo ,15 inch apehangers .....custom built short mirror stems,
oil cooler cover from leather .......rides like a dream at slow & fast speeds......no the apes dont tire me out (I'm NOT holding them up ....they are holding ME up ......duh! )my arms are HANGING from the apes by my fingers.....I'm NOT holding my arms up !

my helmet I modded from glass:

 

[conrad5157]

Here's my '04 Triumph Bonneville America a month or so back on one of the last warm days. Well, high today will be about 51, I may head out...

 

[dirty old biker]

That's a beauty ! 750 ? How's she ride?
I used to have a TR 650 (Tiger) back in the late 70's I loved it!
Nothing like the sound of a "Trumpet "!

 

[conrad5157]

That's a beauty ! 750 ? How's she ride?
I used to have a TR 650 (Tiger) back in the late 70's I loved it!
Nothing like the sound of a "Trumpet "!

Thank you dob.

It's a 790, the newer models are 850. They also now have the 1500 Thunderbird. Then there's the Rocket which is a whole other story.

Rides great.

I looked at a lot of bikes and feel like I got one of the best deals out there far performance, price and looks. I live in the Shenandoah Valley and this bike is just right for the twisty to semi-twisty to straight back roads I usually travel. It can also easily handle a 75 mph cruise if I wish.

 

[dirty old biker]

Thank you dob.

It's a 790, the newer models are 850. They also now have the 1500 Thunderbird. Then there's the Rocket which is a whole other story.

Rides great.

I looked at a lot of bikes and feel like I got one of the best deals out there far performance, price and looks. I live in the Shenandoah Valley and this bike is just right for the twisty to semi-twisty to straight back roads I usually travel. It can also easily handle a 75 mph cruise if I wish.

Cool ! That's good you got a good deal ! .......sounds like a great bike .....I used to LOVE my Triumph it was a year old when I got it, my uncle gave it to me for my 16th birthday....he was in the military and bought himself a newer one so I got the Tiger, we rode together a lot for a couple yrs .........Shenandoah Valley ! Hell yeah , I was there as a kid when My dad took us on vacation , he was in the Army and stationed in aft. Belvoir Va . (we lived in Woodbridge)
Still remember to this day how pretty it is in those mountains !

 

[conrad5157]

Cool ! That's good you got a good deal ! .......sounds like a great bike .....I used to LOVE my Triumph it was a year old when I got it, my uncle gave it to me for my 16th birthday....he was in the military and bought himself a newer one so I got the Tiger, we rode together a lot for a couple yrs .........Shenandoah Valley ! Hell yeah , I was there as a kid when My dad took us on vacation , he was in the Army and stationed in aft. Belvoir Va . (we lived in Woodbridge)
Still remember to this day how pretty it is in those mountains !

Great story dob and as far as uncles go you sure got yourself a winner!

If you lived in Woodbridge then more that likely you road to the Front Royal/Winchester area, real nice up there. I live about 100 miles south near Staunton.

 

[dirty old biker]

Wow ! Royal/ Winchester rings a bell ! small world ! ..........Yeah you're right about my uncle !
But unfortunately I lost him to cancer about 8 years ago , he was VERY patriotic, having been in every single branch of service, including a couple yrs in the coast guard ...I'll miss him dearly !

 

[Magister]

The one in my avatar is a Russian IMZ Ural sidecar rig. They copied them from the Germans in WWII and have been making them ever since.

 

[Alpinestar]

Here is my 1997 Badboy. It has 20,000 miles and looks brand new.

Here is my 1999 Springer that I converted to a Hydra Glide style front end with Heritage fenders and a Baker 6 speed. Sweet bike.

And finally, here is my 2011 Triumph Bonneville set up Thruxton style.

 

[conrad5157]

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That is one nice trio

 

[Lt.Tom]

Hey Alpinestar, love the Bonnie. (also the obligatory "flashing Killboy the peace sign" picture)

 

[Alpinestar]

Hahaa....thanks guys...

Yeah Lt., anyone that has been to the "Tail" knows what Killboy's pix look like.

 

[Stearmen]

New Years Ride

Here are a few from yesterday on our annual New Years ride. Barbour jacket Levis 501 jeans, and saddle ring boots, way to cold for a vintage helmet. I had a heated liner on , so my upper body was warm, but I wore my lightest long johns, so my hands and legs were freezing! Last photo is my Sportster and friend Tony with his Vellocette with vintage Craven luggage. I have him looking for a Vello for me, hope I can afford one.

 

[Pilotguy299]

My first ride of 2012 was to the local airport:

 

[handlebar bart]

 

[rocketeer]

When I first looked at this topic I expected to find only those 1940s looking Harley Davidson's and Indians etc. What a pleasant surprise to find everything from mopeds to super sports to those Harley Davidson's I expected.
After years of owning and riding british bikes since I first got my licence age 17 back in 1976, I decided I had had enough of them and wanted something new.
I never believe machinery has character, with a motorcycle, it leakes oil because A, it was not maintained correctly or B, it was bad design. Same with the starting procedure or way the bike handles, there is usually a valid explanation.
And so I bought this motorcycle. A 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa. Built to be the fastest, it was at the time, it handles very well for a heavy sports tourer and my Mrs loves the comfy seat as opposed to the very short, hard seat on my BSA A65.
As an old Rocker, in my mind this is what the young guys would have wanted had it been available in the 1960s.
Hope you like , Johnny