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#76 10-30-2006, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kbannister

Yea the cops seem to come in two catagories when it comes to bikes. In all honesty, I've never been hasseled in my 30 yrs of biking but I know of a lot of guys that just seem to accumulate tickets. My youngest son managed to get no less than 9 speeding tickets on his ZX 600 one summer when we lived in Minnesota. Took him two years to get his license back.

Indian Larry was great. Sad day when he got killed. Billy Lane built some great bikes. He just seems to believe that laws don't apply to him. Will be interesting to see how he makes out with those three felony charges. I doubt he is going to get out of the manslaughter one.

It was a sad day indeed when Indian Larry passed, and I'll never forget during one of the biker build off shows when someone asked him what time it was. He said that he didn't pay attention to time. The man was a legend.

Whoa, I'm out of the loop. I usually read about Billy Lane in The Horse magazine, what did he do?

kbannister · #77 10-30-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by John Holmes III

It was a sad day indeed when Indian Larry passed, and I'll never forget during one of the biker build off shows when someone asked him what time it was. He said that he didn't pay attention to time. The man was a legend.

Whoa, I'm out of the loop. I usually read about Billy Lane in The Horse magazine, what did he do?

Oh man, I suprised you haven't heard about this. He was driving down a road in his Dodge Ram pick-up (owned by Chrysler, promo vehicle) crossed a double line to pass another vehicle, hit and killed a 52 yr old man on a moped. He was driving while suspended from a DWI in N.C. Was above the legal limit when he killed the guy. They got him on felony DWI, felony driving while suspended and felony vehicular manslaughter. Happened about a month and a half ago.

All reports are that the cops did everything by the book on this one.

vwbuge · #78 10-30-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kbannister

Seems like there a quite a few of us who enjoy the two wheel world. You guys ever get to any of the rally's around, it might be fun to all meet up sometime.

The only one I have been going to for the last few years is Sturgis (mainly because my son's want to go) but there are a lot of regional ones around.
My avitar pic was taken in a campground over looking Rapid City at the rally two years ago.

There is a rather large rally here every summer. Last year for a 3 day weekend we got about 100,000 bikes. I am the group leader for the guided tours. I'd love to see some of you guys come to town.

http://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/thunderinthevalley/

kbannister · #79 10-30-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vwbuge

There is a rather large rally here every summer. Last year for a 3 day weekend we got about 100,000 bikes. I am the group leader for the guided tours. I'd love to see some of you guys come to town.

http://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/thunderinthevalley/

I knew about that rally and almost went this year, something came up and I couldn't make it. Sounds like the type of rally it would be fun to meet at. 100,000 bikes is a nice respectable size but not out of control big. I hear there is a lot sight seeing that can be done in the area.

We should post that trailering is okay

vwbuge · #80 10-30-2006, 07:00 PM

The committe kind of gave me freedom when I created the rides. It was kind of tough. There are soo many really good biking roads but they kind of lead to nowhere. (a good thing when you are joy-riding, not when leading a group to a destination)

I will probably do it one more year then hang it up. It is a great way to meet people and show them the area.

A great thing about the area....everything is pretty much dirt cheap.

Some of my stops:

http://www.seldomseenmine.com/

http://www.nps.gov/alpo

http://www.nps.gov/jofl

http://www.jaha.org/FloodMuseum/history.html

#81 10-30-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kbannister

Oh man, I suprised you haven't heard about this. He was driving down a road in his Dodge Ram pick-up (owned by Chrysler, promo vehicle) crossed a double line to pass another vehicle, hit and killed a 52 yr old man on a moped. He was driving while suspended from a DWI in N.C. Was above the legal limit when he killed the guy. They got him on felony DWI, felony driving while suspended and felony vehicular manslaughter. Happened about a month and a half ago.

All reports are that the cops did everything by the book on this one.

I like his bikes, but he deserves what he gets. He must really think he is above the law. He made some very bad choices. These habitual offenders need to lose what's important to them in order for them to stop.

catmandoo62 · #82 10-30-2006, 08:07 PM

was your 79 rd400 a daytona??

kbannister · #83 10-30-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vwbuge

The committe kind of gave me freedom when I created the rides. It was kind of tough. There are soo many really good biking roads but they kind of lead to nowhere. (a good thing when you are joy-riding, not when leading a group to a destination)

I will probably do it one more year then hang it up. It is a great way to meet people and show them the area.

A great thing about the area....everything is pretty much dirt cheap.

Some of my stops:

http://www.seldomseenmine.com/

http://www.nps.gov/alpo

http://www.nps.gov/jofl

http://www.jaha.org/FloodMuseum/history.html

Sounds like a good time. Definitley put it on the calendar for next year. Just about right for a nice road trip from where I live.

kbannister · #84 10-30-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by John Holmes III

I like his bikes, but he deserves what he gets. He must really think he is above the law. He made some very bad choices. These habitual offenders need to lose what's important to them in order for them to stop.

That's pretty much the sentiment on the biker forums (except for the few that just don't get it). That could have been anyone of us driving down that road. It's like they got something to prove, like they want to be one of the 10 percenters....Ahh don't get me going.

The other builder I enjoy watching from an innovation standpoint is Matt Hotch. That bike with air forks and air shocks that squats all the way to the pavement was pretty cool

vwbuge · #85 10-31-2006, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by catmandoo62

was your 79 rd400 a daytona??

Yes, all '79 RD400's are Daytonas. Last year aircooled 2 stroke available in the US.

engatwork · #86 11-01-2006, 06:27 AM

How would you like to kick start this jewel?

radial engine m/c

t walgamuth · #87 11-01-2006, 07:28 AM

it is kindof the ulitmate bmw boxer twin on steriods!

i dont see how the frame can work with that angled cantilever across the topof the engine. that thing must flex like crazy over any kindof bump!

tom w

kbannister · #88 11-01-2006, 11:17 AM

Cut off 5 cylinders and you got a v-twin...

kramlavud · #89 11-27-2006, 08:32 PM

This thread has been quiet for a while, so yesterday I bought a 1995 BMWR1100R after 30 years of abstinence. So who is next?
Mark

LaughingGravy · #90 11-28-2006, 05:27 PM

I'm extremely happy with my '85 K100. It's amazingly reliable.
Since it's the 4 cylinder, the left side vibrates just enough that I go through an H3 55W bulb for my "Look at me, see me, I'm over here, Don't @#% 'n hit me!" left side light every 4000 miles or so.

Mine are little, but powerful, PIAA lights. They have been a lifesaver many times from the little old ladies in Buicks. People who normally would pull out into the road simply do not when these puppies light my way, even in the daytime. At night I use them sparingly, like approaching intersections, because they can be blinding.

I've got the main headlight and these two down at engine level, either side. They're borderline more worth the investment than a good helmet for the safety factor I've seen put to use.

If it's been 30 years without a bike, I can tell you it's 20x more dangerous out there than it used to be even 10 years ago. People drive much more aggressively, on the cell phones, not paying attention, shaving, make-up, eating, drifting into lanes, etc. It's absolutely unbelieveable.

Ride as if you're invisible. Always know what's around you in all directions. Look at other drivers heads to see if they see you and then don't trust it.
Always look for that place to put you and the machine if something happens.
Ride often. The more you are one with the bike, the safer you'll be.
Anyone tailgating you, wave them to back off nicely, they usually do. If they don't, let the jerk pass and make it easy for him to do so. Your life's worth much more.

Get a heated vest. It won't roast you, but is just enough to take the chill off and make riding in the cold very pleasant.

There's nothing quite like the fear of possible imminent death to keep you sharp. I love to ride.