Maggot motorcycle stoke thread

**Scooter67** · 09-21-2009, 10:49 PM

Here is my 1997 RGV250 VJ23 in Kevin Schwantz colors....

**Eastside** · 09-22-2009, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by Scooter67

Here is my 1997 RGV250 VJ23 in Kevin Schwantz colors....

Hell Yes! I bet that smoker smokes.

**FlyinGuitar08** · 09-25-2009, 12:45 PM

I bought my first bike this summer with money I saved up from working during high school. It's nothing special, just a Ninja 250.

I had to learn how to clean the carburetor, change oil, change spark plugs, and tighten/lube the chain before I could take it out for a first ride. Next step: find a front fairing that I can afford.

**nohow** · 09-27-2009, 09:30 PM

Looks like winter weather is on the way, but we managed a great ride before the seasons turn on us. Surprised Trackhead hasn't posted here about the trip, but it was his sick and twisted and brilliant plan.

View here.

**NSOutWest** · 09-27-2009, 09:50 PM

http://powersports.honda.com/2009/crf230l/offroad.aspx

Good bike choice? Looking at offroad touring, as well as back and forth to work/school.

**Trackhead** · 09-28-2009, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by NSOutWest

http://powersports.honda.com/2009/crf230l/offroad.aspx

Good bike choice? Looking at offroad touring, as well as back and forth to work/school.

It's reliable, but a little boring in regards to power output. It's also limited in suspension. After about two weeks you'll wish you bought a bike with 12" of travel.

I'd just buy a 450x, put DOT tires on it, blinkers, etc, then go get it licensed. You'll have WAY more fun off-road.

**revitup** · 09-28-2009, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by NSOutWest

http://powersports.honda.com/2009/crf230l/offroad.aspx

Good bike choice? Looking at offroad touring, as well as back and forth to work/school.

If you are a timid rider who is small and does not want to do any aggresive riding and not too much highway riding that would be a great bike. If you are a bigger person and plan on doing more offroad touring then go for a 650XRL . If you think you will eventualy ride more difficult off road terrain then like trackhead said go for the 450x with a baja kit (street legal kit) on it. That is what i ride and love it. I do mostly technical single track but the bike still rocks on the track and is great for hangover rides and shorter commutes as well. I put a larger sprocket on the front if I am doing any longer road rides.

**GagePLoungin** · 09-28-2009, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by tex1230

in case anyone is in the market - my 2006 Bonneville is up for sale -
~12000 miles
New 140 rear tire at 10,000 miles
British Customs Airbox Removal Kit, Triumph "Offroad" exhaust
black ceramic coat exhaust
custom sprocket cover
Hagon rear shocks, thruxton length (+1")
progresssive front springs
LSL sliders
Center stand
Triumph OEM shorty front fender
rear fender removed, Bellacorse mini rear fender installed
fork boots
low cafe bars, powder coated black- also Norman Hyde M-bars sprayed black and stock bars powdercoated black
CRG barend mirrors

New EBC HH brake pads and new spark plugs at 11,000 miles

can throw in a HJC helmet (size XL), maybe some other accessories.

located in Ridgefield, CT

$6000 obo

I was just looking at this bike on the rat forums ***drool**. Triumph should posterize your bike. Seriously, that's gotta be the hottest Bonnie I've ever seen.

**Big Blue** · 09-28-2009, 09:16 PM

Evidently, dragging a knee is for pussies. If you're really hardcore you drag an elbow...

**bedoe** · 09-28-2009, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Scooter67

Here is my 1997 RGV250 VJ23 in Kevin Schwantz colors....

How did you get a plate for that? You must not be in California.

**Scooter67** · 09-29-2009, 01:06 AM

I "might be" in ca;-)

**Bud** · 10-02-2009, 02:03 PM

i've been wanting a VFR for way too long...something like fifteen years...finally decided a couple weeks ago that with the economy in the toilet and the summer riding season nearing an end, it was time to start looking for a bargain.

....my 'new' 1998 VFR with only 6000 miles on the clock...

**Tippster** · 10-02-2009, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by bedoe

How did you get a plate for that? You must not be in California.

Turn Signals? Check.
Headlight? Check
Mirrors? Check

Why wouldn't they give him one? Our DMV has no idea what bikes are 2 Stroke or not. You show up, they look at the indicator lights, you drive off. n Even if they did have a clue the RGV250 was made from 1988-1998 so likely Grandfathered in before they banned 2 Stroke motors.

**Trackhead** · 10-04-2009, 03:56 PM

Picked up a classic XR600R today so my brother has something to ride when he comes to Utah. Fun friggin bike. Tons of torque. Beast.

**Buzzworthy** · 10-04-2009, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Trackhead

Picked up a classic XR600R today so my brother has something to ride when he comes to Utah. Fun friggin bike. Tons of torque. Beast.

I am your brother. /jedi mind trick

**fez** · 10-15-2009, 12:20 PM

http://buell.com/en-us

just heard that H-D has decided to halt production of Buell motorcycles. i've only had mine a couple years, but i'm pretty bummed to hear this.

**Moss-Back** · 10-15-2009, 01:36 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^

HOLY SHIT!

That is HUGE news!

Never rode one...really didn't care for the styling...

But I have a tremendous amount of respect for Erik Buell, and his seemingly insatiable quest to find innovative design solutions. It takes a great deal of courage and commitment to 'buck the system' and do what he has done.

.

**tex1230** · 10-15-2009, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by fez

http://buell.com/en-us

just heard that H-D has decided to halt production of Buell motorcycles. i've only had mine a couple years, but i'm pretty bummed to hear this.

there is a video msg from Eric Buell on the website. very sad. HD also made a major investment in MV Augusta, and they are selling that out as well.

I doubt Buell will find funding for his bike - but he should sell his brake system to the japanese.

**fez** · 10-15-2009, 02:04 PM

Yeah, that vid is tough to watch. Erik looks like he's about to cry.

i'm sure they can find a buyer for MV Augusta and while i agree, i doubt it will happen, i really hope Erik gets to build bikes again.

**Eastside** · 10-16-2009, 06:25 PM

Ok, Mammoth opened today. However, when there is perfect dirt to be had may as well burn some fossil fuel.

MF

**ill-advised strategy** · 10-16-2009, 06:30 PM

OH NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

fuck me.

jesus fucking christ. I mean, this is this low point right...no bikes, no nothing, put it all aside for a few years of school to try to get to that point. Every day I imagine myself in 5 years with a new buell. There is NO OTHER BIKE that's like that. Fuck me, what now.

man fuck that shit.

**ill-advised strategy** · 10-16-2009, 06:34 PM

god fucking dammit that's one of the things that kept me going here!

fuck

I always saw that bright yellow showroom xbr at the end of all this. god dammit.