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toad · 07-13-2008, 09:06 PM

Hey Sockittome, welcome to the forum.

I ride a 2007 Harley Davidson Road King Classic.

I have added a little more chrome to it, but here is the way it looked a couple of months ago. I fly the flag on PGR missions.

Hope to see more bikes on this thread. Without my sobriety I would still be on a bicycle which I had to ride for 10 years. By the grace of God and the program of action called Alcoholics Anonymous, today I drive and ride.

toad · 07-13-2008, 09:40 PM

I thought this was interesting. I can't imagine riding it though.

Sockittome · 07-14-2008, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the welcome. I bought a VRod in 2003 and couldn't ride it much due to being either drunk, or hungover. My sobriety date is 05.22.06 and on 09.11.07 I bought my Hayabusa because I wanted sportbike performance. I love it and did my novice race class at the California Speedway last weekend. It's amazing what I can do when I'm not loaded!

Jazzed_N_AZ · 07-15-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sockittome

I love it and did my novice race class at the California Speedway last weekend. It's amazing what I can do when I'm not loaded!

Congrats...but on the Busa?!?

Sockittome · 07-15-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazzed_N_MD

Congrats...but on the Busa?!?

Yes, I've heard that it's too heavy for the track but I had no problem keeping up with the light bikes in the turns and left them all standing on the straights. The track day was just to give me more skill for the street and it really paid off. I learned a lot, had a lot of fun and am once again grateful that I am sober to enjoy it.

PrimalScream · 07-18-2008, 03:43 PM

Here's my old girl. A 79 Honda Hawk CB400. This is my first year riding (well I bought it and fixed it up last year but this is the first year I have really taken it anywhere).

I really find that riding helps keep me sober (well more sober, I haven't completely given up drinking). I never drink and drive so if I want to ride I can't drink.

I like the Hawk but I can definitly see getting something a bit bigger next year...I find it is a great bike to learn on though, as it is light and easy to handle.

Hurricane · 07-18-2008, 04:04 PM

I agree, old Honda's make great starters. Looks good, thanks for sharing.

**Astro** · 07-18-2008, 04:49 PM

I'm too techno-challenged to post a pic of my personal bike, but there's one on my user page, and I'll use the factory pic as my avatar for awhile.

It's a Suzuki C50T, mine's pretty well dressed out these days. Quite a change from the tiny Honda Rebel 250 I had 18 years ago. Thank God I had the sense to quit riding that one drunk or I probably wouldn't be alive.

toad · 07-18-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimalScream

Here's my old girl. A 79 Honda Hawk CB400. This is my first year riding (well I bought it and fixed it up last year but this is the first year I have really taken it anywhere).

I really find that riding helps keep me sober (well more sober, I haven't completely given up drinking). I never drink and drive so if I want to ride I can't drink.

I like the Hawk but I can definitly see getting something a bit bigger next year...I find it is a great bike to learn on though, as it is light and easy to handle.

Welcome PrimalScream,

For a 30 year old bike it is outstanding.........beautiful.

Thanks for sharing the picture.......hope to have you share regular here. All are welcome.............toad

toad · 07-18-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro

I'm too techno-challenged to post a pic of my personal bike, but there's one on my user page, and I'll use the factory pic as my avatar for awhile.

It's a Suzuki C50T, mine's pretty well dressed out these days. Quite a change from the tiny Honda Rebel 250 I had 18 years ago. Thank God I had the sense to quit riding that one drunk or I probably wouldn't be alive.

Thanks Astro...........I remember last winter on those cold sub-freezing days here in Missouri that you would share about going on rides in Az. You kept the riding fever burning in those of us who couldn't get out. Nice looking bike.

Jazzed_N_AZ · 07-19-2008, 05:49 AM

(lmao @ Astro's techno-challenged)

30 and still looking good, welcome.

PrimalScream · 07-20-2008, 02:22 AM

Hey, thanks for the props on the bike guys...I totally enjoy riding the old hawk, actually I love it!

...but I gotta tell ya Astro, you writing about your Suzuki C50 is weird...I'm going to look at one tomorrow, I saw it on Friday and can't stop thinking about it...it was regular $8999 here, (BC, Canada), but is on some kind of special for $5999 this weekend...just seemed like a lot of bike for that price so I was thinking it would be an awesome second bike. I always figured I would get into a cruiser at some point but not yet...I have always been into retro standards...but the C50 Boulevard is one pretty bike, and I can see myself cruising it.
Stay sober dudes.

**Astro** · 07-20-2008, 01:26 PM

That's a smokin' price Primal, the C50 is a lot of bike even at the regular price, lots of extras on it. It was nice to cruise on it yesterday, even in the 110 heat.

toad, thank you for the kind words!

toad · 07-30-2008, 10:29 PM

Big Bike.......410 Cubic inch V-Twin.

TonyB · 07-31-2008, 06:19 AM

I want one!! WOW, that's cool!!

Hurricane · 07-31-2008, 06:22 AM

looks like a post card from Texas

toad · 07-31-2008, 05:21 PM

Here's the link to the Gunbus 410 cubic inch bike.

Gunbus 410 Cubic Inch V-Twin Motorcycle Completed - The Kneeslider

GassyJack · 08-05-2008, 08:31 AM

that bike is insane..wouldnt want to be stuck in heavy traffic in that monster

and what about that exposed chain and cog wheels at your ankle. Guess you dont
want to wear loose fitting pants while riding this one.
i will stick with my Derbi 150cc scooter i think

much better for city riding

toad · 08-05-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GassyJack

that bike is insane..wouldnt want to be stuck in heavy traffic in that monster

and what about that exposed chain and cog wheels at your ankle. Guess you dont
want to wear loose fitting pants while riding this one.
i will stick with my Derbi 150cc scooter i think

much better for city riding

Hey GassyJack......welcome to the forum.

That big bike probably also produces a bunch of heat. Can you imagine being stuck in traffic on a 100 degree day?

Post a picture of your scooter. I'd like to see it.

Rarly Harley · 08-05-2008, 07:47 PM

I'd ride that 410 cu. inch monster if there was a drive-chain and a primary cover on it. Bet it would lay down a way cool layer of rubber from the git go...LOL

PrimalScream · 08-13-2008, 11:56 AM

Well I ended up getting that Suzuki Boulevard C50 I was looking at...I have had it about a week and a half now and totally love it!!

TonyB · 08-13-2008, 12:25 PM

Nice looking scoot.

**Astro** · 08-13-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrimalScream

Well I ended up getting that Suzuki Boulevard C50 I was looking at...I have had it about a week and a half now and totally love it!!

Sweeeeeeeet!! So that's what mine looks like without the touring gear! I like it! If ya got any $$ left spend it here Suzuki Accessories

PrimalScream · 08-13-2008, 01:45 PM

Ya, I'll probably have to get a windshield for it sometime soon Astro...I have been out on the highway with it doing 65-75mph's and it is a tad breezy lol...not to bad but for a really extended cruise I would want a shield. But I love the look of it naked so I will probably get one of those switchblade shields that you can pop off really quick for cruising around locally.

Hurricane · 08-13-2008, 05:36 PM

Windshield ?

07-13-2008, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,436	Bike Pictures Hey Sockittome, welcome to the forum. I ride a 2007 Harley Davidson Road King Classic. I have added a little more chrome to it, but here is the way it looked a couple of months ago. I fly the flag on PGR missions. Hope to see more bikes on this thread. Without my sobriety I would still be on a bicycle which I had to ride for 10 years. By the grace of God and the program of action called Alcoholics Anonymous, today I drive and ride. __________________ "Tet Vet" Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Patriot Guard Riders 2007 Road King Classic 96 C.I. Six-speed Vivid black "God is doing for me what I could not do for myself"

07-13-2008, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,436	I thought this was interesting. I can't imagine riding it though. __________________ "Tet Vet" Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Patriot Guard Riders 2007 Road King Classic 96 C.I. Six-speed Vivid black "God is doing for me what I could not do for myself"

07-18-2008, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Astro Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, one big happy dysfunctional family! Posts: 11,833	I'm too techno-challenged to post a pic of my personal bike, but there's one on my user page, and I'll use the factory pic as my avatar for awhile. It's a Suzuki C50T, mine's pretty well dressed out these days. Quite a change from the tiny Honda Rebel 250 I had 18 years ago. Thank God I had the sense to quit riding that one drunk or I probably wouldn't be alive. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride!"

07-19-2008, 05:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jazzed_N_AZ Biker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the West Valley, AZ. Posts: 486	(lmao @ Astro's techno-challenged) 30 and still looking good, welcome. __________________ Mykl (aka-Jazz) SRMC-Club When you feel it, you will know!

07-20-2008, 01:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
Astro Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, one big happy dysfunctional family! Posts: 11,833	That's a smokin' price Primal, the C50 is a lot of bike even at the regular price, lots of extras on it. It was nice to cruise on it yesterday, even in the 110 heat. toad, thank you for the kind words! __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride!"

07-14-2008, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sockittome Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 12	Thanks for the welcome. I bought a VRod in 2003 and couldn't ride it much due to being either drunk, or hungover. My sobriety date is 05.22.06 and on 09.11.07 I bought my Hayabusa because I wanted sportbike performance. I love it and did my novice race class at the California Speedway last weekend. It's amazing what I can do when I'm not loaded!

07-18-2008, 03:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
PrimalScream Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 209	Here's my old girl. A 79 Honda Hawk CB400. This is my first year riding (well I bought it and fixed it up last year but this is the first year I have really taken it anywhere). I really find that riding helps keep me sober (well more sober, I haven't completely given up drinking). I never drink and drive so if I want to ride I can't drink. I like the Hawk but I can definitly see getting something a bit bigger next year...I find it is a great bike to learn on though, as it is light and easy to handle.

07-18-2008, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 306	I agree, old Honda's make great starters. Looks good, thanks for sharing.

07-20-2008, 02:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
PrimalScream Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 209	Hey, thanks for the props on the bike guys...I totally enjoy riding the old hawk, actually I love it! ...but I gotta tell ya Astro, you writing about your Suzuki C50 is weird...I'm going to look at one tomorrow, I saw it on Friday and can't stop thinking about it...it was regular $8999 here, (BC, Canada), but is on some kind of special for $5999 this weekend...just seemed like a lot of bike for that price so I was thinking it would be an awesome second bike. I always figured I would get into a cruiser at some point but not yet...I have always been into retro standards...but the C50 Boulevard is one pretty bike, and I can see myself cruising it. Stay sober dudes.

07-30-2008, 10:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,436	Big Bike.......410 Cubic inch V-Twin. __________________ "Tet Vet" Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Patriot Guard Riders 2007 Road King Classic 96 C.I. Six-speed Vivid black "God is doing for me what I could not do for myself"

07-31-2008, 06:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
TonyB Requires Adult Supervision Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sons Of God MC - Maine Chapter Posts: 439	I want one!! WOW, that's cool!! __________________ Live Free. Ride Free

07-31-2008, 06:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 306	looks like a post card from Texas

07-31-2008, 05:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,436	Here's the link to the Gunbus 410 cubic inch bike. Gunbus 410 Cubic Inch V-Twin Motorcycle Completed - The Kneeslider __________________ "Tet Vet" Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Patriot Guard Riders 2007 Road King Classic 96 C.I. Six-speed Vivid black "God is doing for me what I could not do for myself"

08-05-2008, 08:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
GassyJack Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 11	that bike is insane..wouldnt want to be stuck in heavy traffic in that monster and what about that exposed chain and cog wheels at your ankle. Guess you dont want to wear loose fitting pants while riding this one. i will stick with my Derbi 150cc scooter i think much better for city riding

08-05-2008, 07:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 708	I'd ride that 410 cu. inch monster if there was a drive-chain and a primary cover on it. Bet it would lay down a way cool layer of rubber from the git go...LOL __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

08-13-2008, 11:56 AM	#21 (permalink)
PrimalScream Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 209	Well I ended up getting that Suzuki Boulevard C50 I was looking at...I have had it about a week and a half now and totally love it!!

08-13-2008, 12:25 PM	#22 (permalink)
TonyB Requires Adult Supervision Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sons Of God MC - Maine Chapter Posts: 439	Nice looking scoot. __________________ Live Free. Ride Free

08-13-2008, 01:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
PrimalScream Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 209	Ya, I'll probably have to get a windshield for it sometime soon Astro...I have been out on the highway with it doing 65-75mph's and it is a tad breezy lol...not to bad but for a really extended cruise I would want a shield. But I love the look of it naked so I will probably get one of those switchblade shields that you can pop off really quick for cruising around locally.

08-13-2008, 05:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 306	Windshield ?

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