Bike Pics Thread

[3LOU5]

Originally Posted by dredmo

Holy shit bro... it is Trinidad. Impressive.

Yup, you pitched.....I saw a hanging curve ball.......I swing........AND IT'S UP AND OVER THE GREEN MONSTER !!!!!!

(or should I say, into McCovey Cove........)

[dredmo]

Originally Posted by Roadstergal

I'm prohibited from posting pics with mountains these days, I think...

And hey, what is this - a Bike Pics thread or a Scenery Pics thread?

BOTH

[John V]

Originally Posted by Roadstergal

Two words - Mesh gear.

My summer gear is Joe Rocket Phoenix (mesh with kevlar and foam elbows / shoulders / back). It doesn't help much when it's 95 degrees with 90% humidity. I just drive the car on those days.

It's only supposed to be 87 today (thunderstorms after 4 PM) so I rode.

[Roadstergal]

Originally Posted by John V

My summer gear is Joe Rocket Phoenix (mesh with kevlar and foam elbows / shoulders / back).

Ditto... you just need to ride faster.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Roadstergal

I'm prohibited from posting pics with mountains these days, I think...

And hey, what is this - a Bike Pics thread or a Scenery Pics thread?

I was certainly not referring to you. The city is a fine picture and I know mountains are coming. I am fairly certain you aren't banned from posting pictures of mountains in the Bike thread. Just the pub.

[3LOU5]

I thought about contributing to this thread, but all of my bike pics are recorded in non-digital 35 mm format. And because I'm currently on the road and have no access to my pics and a scanner, maybe I could somewhat contribute and get some correspondence among bike riders here by posting some pics/remarks of the bikes I've the pleasure of owning, if that's okay.

My first bike was a Honda XR200R, one that is very similar to this attached pic. I bought it from my commanding officer while stationed in Ft. Campbell, KY, and knew just the basics of how to shift. When I took it out for a test ride, I remember stalling it and my C.O. saying, "Are you SURE you know how to ride this??" But I was determined to take that bike around a few blocks, which I did with uneventful results.

It was on this bike that I learned to ride in about an hour, but only because I already knew how to drive a manual tranny-equipped car. Plus, it really helped that my other more experienced dirt-riding buddies were with me. I remember taking overnight camping trips with them in Land Between The Lakes in the rural mountains of Kentucky and just having a blast. With miles and miles of riding trails, one could easily get lost, but you know what they say, "safety in numbers". My buddies all rode Red: XL250, XR500, and XR600; but one had a Kawi KDX200.

I remember this bike fondly (sold it for a street bike) because it was my "first" and I truly learned how to ride by sliding the rear. (In fact, a lot of roadracers like Kenny Roberts keep their skills up by riding little XR100s around the dirt). The other thing I remember about this bike was its invulnerability; it was short of being bulletproof ! I just remember dumping it many, MANY times or even bogging in a deep stream and the thing would always run. The only time that it let me down (pun intended) was when I fell and broke the clutch lever. Of course, my buddies helped me out by jerry-rigging the cable and I limped home in first gear. Fun times, indeed.

In any case, if you guys/gals think this post is not appropriate in the spirit of this thread, let me know and I will delete it.

[dredmo]

Originally Posted by 3LOU5

I thought about contributing to this thread, but all of my bike pics are recorded in non-digital 35 mm format. And because I'm currently on the road and have no access to my pics and a scanner, maybe I could somewhat contribute and get some correspondence among bike riders here by posting some pics/remarks of the bikes I've the pleasure of owning, if that's okay.

My first bike was a Honda XR200R, one that is very similar to this attached pic. I bought it from my commanding officer while stationed in Ft. Campbell, KY, and knew just the basics of how to shift. When I took it out for a test ride, I remember stalling it and my C.O. saying, "Are you SURE you know how to ride this??" But I was determined to take that bike around a few blocks, which I did with uneventful results.

It was on this bike that I learned to ride in about an hour, but only because I already knew how to drive a manual tranny-equipped car. Plus, it really helped that my other more experienced dirt-riding buddies were with me. I remember taking overnight camping trips with them in Land Between The Lakes in the rural mountains of Kentucky and just having a blast. With miles and miles of riding trails, one could easily get lost, but you know what they say, "safety in numbers". My buddies all rode Red: XL250, XR500, and XR600; but one had a Kawi KDX200.

I remember this bike fondly (sold it for a street bike) because it was my "first" and I truly learned how to ride by sliding the rear. (In fact, a lot of roadracers like Kenny Roberts keep their skills up by riding little XR100s around the dirt). The other thing I remember about this bike was its invulnerability; it was short of being bulletproof ! I just remember dumping it many, MANY times or even bogging in a deep stream and the thing would always run. The only time that it let me down (pun intended) was when I fell and broke the clutch lever. Of course, my buddies helped me out by jerry-rigging the cable and I limped home in first gear. Fun times, indeed.

In any case, if you guys/gals think this post is not appropriate in the spirit of this thread, let me know and I will delete it.

No man, great post, great story! Thanks for posting it.

We gotta get you a digital camera though.

[Roadstergal]

[Roadstergal]

Bubye to the GS. What a delightful little bike. If I had the bux, I'd keep it and just trade in the SV.

[LmtdSlip]

Here is mine...