So...what other bikes do you own?

[eemsreno]

YZ 125
I have had a jump in the back yard for 23 years, there was a 40 foot gap between the take off and landing ramp.
About 6 years ago I did something really dumb and flipped my bike forward upside down on me , on the landing.
I can't say it hurt because I can't remember it, Luckily only a broken collar bone out of it.
I had probably jump that think a thousand times before that day, haven't jumped it again after that day.
Until yesterday,, I filled in 20 feet of the gap to make it safer. Now I can start off small and work my way up.
I keep the take off jump very steep so it's not a speed double, I have to give it a big hand full of throttle on take off to keep the bike from flipping over forward. [that's what went wrong 6 years ago.]
Now I can jump away again and get good fun exercise right in the back yard.

You still can't even see the original landing ramp in these pictures it's still to the right end of this landing.

 

[sed149]

That's awesome - welcome back! Didn't you miss it? You're right on the takeoff- when that little voice tricks you into backing off the throttle at the last second, that's when you get in trouble.

 

[Flydream]

Kawasaki W800 se 2012

Waiting for this beauty...

 

[JackN]

Besides my new S10, I have a '07 Ducati GT 1000 with some custom bodywork I made and an '07 Triumph Scrambler.

 

[hawk281]

I have several bikes in my garage, But I am looking of a 1974 Honda SL350 to complete the collection. ::021::

 

[Pterodactyl]

2014 BMW F800GS

2013 FJR 1300

2012 Super Tenere

2011 BMW F650GS

2007 BMW F650GS (1 Cyl)

 

[jimmy da fish]

2013 Tenere white fav.


2005 1200GS got me into this ADV thing.


2005 Hayabusa sport tourer, emphasis on SPORT! Got tired of taking it down gravel roads. lic; 1300R


2009 Husqvarna SM610 do most bike, lite adv, road, track. lic: SM610


2011 Husqvarna TXC449 plated. LIC; TXC


2009 Husqvarna WR250 smoker plated. just plain fun. lic; WR250



2003 GasGas EC125

1993 Ducati 900SS/CR brat,track. lic; 900SS


1982 Kawasaki KZ650B



And this is why I need Tenere. On one of our Sport bike rides


And this is why I keep buying bikes, Because he never says NO!


1979 Honda CBX 6 cyl. bought new in 1978.

 

[scott123007]

I have several bikes in my garage, But I am looking of a 1974 Honda SL350 to complete the collection. ::021::

That would be a rare bike indeed! SL 350's were only sold in the US until 1973. (Just a FYI)

 

[hawk281]

Could be, I had one back then, seem to remember it as a "74", but then I remember being a lot faster and better looking, memory will play tricks on you. ::021::

 

[stomp347]

08 FZ1. Love this bike.

 

[bigbob]

The one my wife will ride on with me.

 

[oilfield_trash]

I've missed my first bike since I sold it. I found it's twin sister. 15 years and only 4700mi. Nary a scratch on it. Probably in better condition than the one I sold 12 years ago. The funny thing is I remember this bike being huge and crazy powerful when I was learning to ride. I guess a S10 and a Hayabusa change your perspective.

Our first couple months have been rough though. First I got new tires (Pirelli Sport Demons) and the front is unbalancable. The mechanic is getting a replacement from the distributor. Then the first time I operated the petcock for the reserve the diaphragm tore. Now it's leaking like crazy. Bringing it to the mechanic with parts this weekend to get it all sorted.

Still good to have the old girl back. A couple minor fixes, suspension upgrades, and we're in business. Such a great, relaxed ride.

 

[WJBertrand]

I have this: 150,000 miles and she's developed a misfire that I can't seem to diagnose (long story) so the Super T is getting all the use at the moment.

 

[hawk281]

Jeff, I have that same photo with my S-10 ::021::

 

[WJBertrand]

Jeff, I have that same photo with my S-10 ::021::

Yup Rockstorephotos.com Still need to get one on the Tenere, but he (the photog) has not been there the couple of times I've had an opportunity to do a drive by.

 

[Defekticon]

A plated DR200... because why the hell not. It's more of a dirtbike than an enduro, tons of fun, but really doesn't go faster than 60 downhill with me on it.

 

[Doug C]

This joined the Tenere in the garage

Along with my old gs

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[Big Blu]

That's beautiful Doug. I've considered trading my '11 R1200R for one but I'm concerned about the slightly more aggressive riding position of the RS and the ability of my old bones to adapt.

Tell me about your riding experience on that beauty...

Paul

 

[Doug C]

I'd describe it as old man sporty. Fits me fine, 5'7" 30" inseam. May try bar risers but not a real problem yet. Still in break in mode but so far very impressed. As you say it puts a smile on my face just in a different way than the tenere. The most fun is the 78 GS 750 unless the roads are rough or the ride is more than an hour. Then I really appreciate modern suspension and brakes. It also has the best seat of all of them.
Doug

 

[Big Blu]

Thanks for the input Doug. Yes, big smile when Isee an RS and I smile when I sit on the seat, I'm just not sure how durable that smile will be until I can score a test ride. Dealer in my area have put RS's in their test fleet... bummer.

Seem the top tree is the same as used on the R1200R, and R1200R bars could be mounted. I waiting to hear from someone to make that move and verify that the cables/lines will fit. Please ping me if you that move.

Paul