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[quote]JLone wrote:
Poor guy had to stop every 150 miles to fill it up, which is okay for city riding but a total pain in the ass for touring. [/quote]

I actually find that 150 miles is just about the right time to stop if not a bit sooner. I’ve done some really long trips (Ca to Arkansas for example) and it was good to get off the bike and stretch during those periods.

My current bike has a 100ish mile tank range so I’ll probably end up carrying extra fuel with me to make some of the roads that I go on.

james

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[quote]atypical1 wrote:

[quote]JLone wrote:
Poor guy had to stop every 150 miles to fill it up, which is okay for city riding but a total pain in the ass for touring. [/quote]
I actually find that 150 miles is just about the right time to stop if not a bit sooner. I’ve done some really long trips (Ca to Arkansas for example) and it was good to get off the bike and stretch during those periods.
[/quote]
If you ride in a group though its nice to stop when a majority want to instead of when one particular guy has to. Not to mention 150 isn’t even 2 hours if you are going down the interstate @ 75 miles as hour. Taking into account your not going to ride down a new highway on fumes hoping a town pops up.

Each to their own i guess.

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[quote]JLone wrote:
If you ride in a group though its nice to stop when a majority want to instead of when one particular guy has to. Not to mention 150 isn’t even 2 hours if you are going down the interstate @ 75 miles as hour. Taking into account your not going to ride down a new highway on fumes hoping a town pops up.

Each to their own i guess. [/quote]

Ahhh…I see your problem. You’re touring on the interstate…lol. I slab when I need to but only when I absolutely have to.

james

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nice reading all of the replies and this entire thread. i’m pretty excited about getting progressively better at my riding. just being our there “part of it” not looking out the window seems so fucking cool.

the instructor said the difference between travel in a car verses on a bike - it’s like being in a movie instead of watching it.

I’m a ME type of guy - billiards, the gym, art - most of my interests are solo endeavors - i think i’m going to love riding.

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While I am talking about 883’s I talked with an old guy this weekend outside the cafe in my town. He was just parking his bike and I was preparing to fire mine up. Seems he converted his 883 into a 1200 with a kit. Surprised me, as I had never heard of that, so I looked it up. Apparently the parts are $750-1000 and the labor can run you about $250-500. In the end you have a much more powerful bike and cheaper insurance (when compared to bigger bikes). The down side would be that your title still says 883 when you go to sell the bike so that money will most likely be lost.

Would love to hear opinions on this or if anyone has ever bored out a V-twin. I am always a bit weary of aftermarket engine mods including boring. I guess I have heard too many stories about some mechanic screwing up the work and the owner burning out the engine. But maybe that sort of thing is in the past and I need to get with the times.

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Why not buy a 1200 Sportster? I’ve seen them for pretty cheap and it gets you a quality bike for a reasonable price. I think that 1200s are $10k new and the 883s are like $8. With that small of a price difference it makes no sense to bore it out.

james

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[quote]atypical1 wrote:
Why not buy a 1200 Sportster? [/quote]
The questions was more aptly, if you already owned the 883 and could sell it for $5k-ish would you add the kit or spend the extra $3k to upgrade?

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1630×1223 482 KB

here is my zap strap special.

naked 98’ vtr1000

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2014 Indian Chief to be Unveiled at Sturgis, Pricing Released (MSRP of $18,999)

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Following the reveal of the all-new Thunder Stroke 111 engine at Daytona Bike Week, Indian Motorcycle has announced that the revival of the Indian Motorcycle brand will debut with the introduction of the 2014 Indian Chief. First introduced in 1922, the legendary Indian Chief is historically the brandâ??s most popular selling model and is considered by many to be one of the most iconic motorcycles ever produced. The Indian Chief is the flagship of the brandâ??s 112-year product lineup, and it has come to proudly represent the spirit of the Indian Motorcycle brand.

â??We are honored to make todayâ??s important announcements at this time, as it was roughly 112 years ago that the very first Indian Motorcycle prototype was demonstrated to the press on the streets in Springfield, Massachusetts,â?? said Vice President of Polaris Motorcycles Steve Menneto. â??Weâ??re especially proud to reveal that our inaugural model will be the iconic Indian Chief. Riders around the world will be thrilled to know their choice in American motorcycles will now come in the form of an all-new Indian Chief.â??
Indian Thunder Stroke 111 V-twin

Indian Thunder Stroke 111 V-twin

In addition to announcing the first model to come out of the Spirit Lake, Iowa, production plant, pricing for the all-new 2014 Indian Chief will start at an MSRP of $18,999. Inventory is expected to be available at Indian Motorcycle dealerships throughout North America later in the year. Additional Indian Motorcycle dealerships will be opening across the country this summer to accommodate bike demand and service needs.

â??When Polaris Industries acquired this brand two years ago, our goal from the outset was to leverage our engineering, manufacturing and operational prowess as a market leader in powersports to design and build a truly exceptional motorcycle that represents the perfect balance of legendary heritage and brilliant, state-of-the-art engineering and technology,â?? continued Menneto. â??All of us at Indian Motorcycle are very proud to offer the 2014 Indian Chief at a starting price of $18,999. We set out to make the power and heritage of this beautiful new bike available at a price point that is competitive and more accessible to people who are looking for authenticity and choice in American motorcycles.â??

The new Indian Chief will be revealed at the 73rd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, August 3-11, 2013. Specific details on the launch timing will be announced this summer. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the worldâ??s largest motorcycle rally, was started in 1936 by an Indian Motorcycle club, the famed Jackpine Gypsies. Indian Motorcycle is proud to reclaim that heritage and share the historic reveal of the 2014 Indian Chief with the rider community at the 2013 Sturgis Rally. [/quote]

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Awesome commercial:

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Harley Vs. Victory engine by some guy that works for Victory:

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Are they both V twins? Didn’t Triumph come out with a Triple?

I ask because streaming YouTube Videos at work are not working.

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[quote]dmaddox wrote:
Are they both V twins? Didn’t Triumph come out with a Triple?
[/quote]
The videos are about the Harley and Victory not Triumph…

Although the Rocket III does have a in-line 3-cylinder and the Thunderbird has a 1597cc Parallel-twin. I don’t know much about their other bikes.

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I’ve only ridden a few mini-bikes as a kid.

It’s something I’ve thought about learning to do… but I have no idea where to start. I don’t want to borrow someone’s bike and risk damaging it.

And pretty much everyone I know who rides now started when they were pretty young, often with dirtbikes, out in the country.

How do you even start? (Assuming you don’t already have a bike, and you’re not out in the country.)

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[quote]LoRez wrote:
I’ve only ridden a few mini-bikes as a kid.

It’s something I’ve thought about learning to do… but I have no idea where to start. I don’t want to borrow someone’s bike and risk damaging it.

And pretty much everyone I know who rides now started when they were pretty young, often with dirtbikes, out in the country.

How do you even start? (Assuming you don’t already have a bike, and you’re not out in the country.)[/quote]

Go back to page 2-4 someone already covered this.

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[quote]JLone wrote:

[quote]dmaddox wrote:
Are they both V twins? Didn’t Triumph come out with a Triple?
[/quote]
The videos are about the Harley and Victory not Triumph…

Although the Rocket III does have a in-line 3-cylinder and the Thunderbird has a 1597cc Parallel-twin. I don’t know much about their other bikes. [/quote]

I am going crazy. I cut my calories to 1200-1500 and this is day two. When you are 300+ lbs your body goes ape sh!t when you cut calories.

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[quote]dmaddox wrote:

[quote]LoRez wrote:
How do you even start? (Assuming you don’t already have a bike, and you’re not out in the country.)[/quote]

Go back to page 2-4 someone already covered this.[/quote]

My bad. Thanks.

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[quote]EZrider wrote:

[quote]atypical1 wrote:

[quote]EZrider wrote:
My winter project…2005 Road King. [/quote]

Is that an animal on your seat? lol

james[/quote]

No, just sheepskin made to look like wolfskin. I never dreamed it would be so comfortable…I love it.
Here’s an animal on my bike…at least she turns me into an animal…has for 37 yrs. She looks good for an old grandma, doesn’t she? We love riding together but I don’t scrape the pegs when she’s on with me.[/quote]

Grandma?

No.

Impossibru.

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[quote]LoRez wrote:
I’ve only ridden a few mini-bikes as a kid.

It’s something I’ve thought about learning to do… but I have no idea where to start. I don’t want to borrow someone’s bike and risk damaging it.

And pretty much everyone I know who rides now started when they were pretty young, often with dirtbikes, out in the country.

How do you even start? (Assuming you don’t already have a bike, and you’re not out in the country.)[/quote]

Take the MSF course and practice in a parking lot.

james

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[quote]JLone wrote:
Awesome commercial:

It’s funny that they use the word “choice” at the end of the commercial because to me it’s not really choice since it’s the same as their competition. If you want an American V-twin cruiser then you’re set. But if you want an American sportbike, adventure bike, or standard then you’re SOL.

Erik Buell Racing has a sportbike but it’s ridiculously expensive. Motus makes a touring bike but it’s also stupid expensive.

james