Biker Scum 2018 is here!!!

SteveFord · « **on:** 1 Apr 2018, 05:54 pm »

Another year of Biker Scumminess has officially arrived.
How do I know this? A woman tried to merge through me yesterday on the way home from work.
Once they first nut tries to squish you it's riding season in earnest!

Just got back from a blast on Sir Costalot, now just need to survive the next cold front and things will be looking up.

Nick77 · « **Reply #1 on:** 1 Apr 2018, 07:37 pm »

Nice scooter, be safe. Here is my latest.

SteveFord · « **Reply #2 on:** 1 Apr 2018, 09:23 pm »

That one certainly looks the business!

TEA FOR ONE · « **Reply #3 on:** 2 Apr 2018, 12:12 am »

I pulled the bagger out for a quick blast yesterday.

SteveFord · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Apr 2018, 12:55 am »

What could this be for?
It wasn't here earlier today...

Rocket_Ronny · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Apr 2018, 02:08 am »

I have a Honda ST-1300 sitting in the garage waiting for the snow to melt. What bike is your's Steve? Can't make it out.

My natural tendency would to have a 1000cc RR of some sort, but those bikes demand to be launched. I wanted something that could launch well enough but not demand it. You live longer that way. It's super smooth motor and whisper quiet exhaust make the bike almost go away when on the highway. It's the closest thing to flying while being on the ground I have found.

Rocket Ronny

stlrman · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Apr 2018, 03:29 am »

Nice bagger !! What kind is it?

SteveFord · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Apr 2018, 12:22 pm »

Speaking of baggers, here's my early retirement gift to myself.
Next stop, Tierra del Fuego...

I asked my wife if she would like to go across the country with me on it and she got this big smile and said, "Mayyyy Beee..."
I went, "Maybe? Don't make me have to find some other woman!"
And she instantly turned into Linda Blair from The Exorcist and went,
"I'LL KILL YA!"

Ha!

hawkeyejw · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 Apr 2018, 11:59 pm »

Nice bikes! I’m on a hiatus with a young kid but I sure to miss traveling by bike! No better way to travel IMO.

SteveFord · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 Apr 2018, 06:03 pm »

Two states down, 46 to go...

kvgolfa · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 May 2018, 01:38 am »

New rider with a Ninja 250 but itching to upgrade to a 650!

stlrman · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 May 2018, 01:02 pm »

Get a 750 minimum.

mcgsxr · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 May 2018, 02:35 pm »

I'd recommend learning to ride first, and enjoy the lightweight mobility of a smaller bike. My first bike was a Suzuki GS500E - parallel twin 4 stroke. Very low power, low weight.

Once you become comfortable and confident more power may prove fun.

I'd ride different bikes to see what combination of power and weight makes you happiest.

I owned 32 bikes over the years.

Favs included:

RS125 Honda - track bike, 2 stroke, low power, super low weight
RZ350 Yamaha - street bike, 2 stroke, lower power, lower weight
GSXR750 Suzuki - street bike, 4 stroke, mid power, lower weight
GSXR1100 Suzuki - street bike, 4 stroke, higher power, higher weight

They are ALL fun, get the best from each bike!

TEA FOR ONE · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 May 2018, 03:53 pm »

Quote from: stlrman on 14 Apr 2018, 03:29 am

Nice bagger !! What kind is it?

If that's meant for me,thanks! It's a 2013 Victory Cross Country.

stlrman · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 May 2018, 04:06 pm »

Yep , beautiful!!!

mgalusha · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 May 2018, 09:48 pm »

After a hiatus of many years, I bought myself a birthday present last year. Not super fast but hell of a lot of fun to ride and fast enough for me.

EIEIO · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 May 2018, 10:39 pm »

Nice bike Steve!
When you get to the Rockies let me know, I'll turn you on to some Epic rides.
Dave

stlrman · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 May 2018, 10:40 pm »

Stunning Triumph !!!!!!!

WOW!!

SteveFord · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 May 2018, 11:47 pm »

That green and silver looks really nice and I like that Multistrada.
I always wanted one of those, they look like so much fun. The Italians have such flair with machinery.

tabrink · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 May 2018, 01:00 am »

Oh man I love this thread and I want them all.

Two years since my near life ending accident and this Humpty Dumpty is getting it back together again!
The ole pelvis and hip will not allow me to ride anymore but vicariously through you guys I can almost feel the front end lifting.
So I just choose to "celebrate" the retirement of a near 40 year fun ride/race motorcycling career looking at all of your exotic steeds.