Bikes & Boats
02-05-2018 | 10:26 AM
#21
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From: Saint Johns Michigan
I used to ride every day and weekends were up north in the woods. Northern Michigan is the finest place to ride. Love motorcycles. Not much for the street, but I do ride with friends occasionally. I have had a couple boats, but nothing with the history associated with my Fountain. Have had too many motorcycles to list. Still have my KTM 250EXC and my KTM250SX, My street bike is a Kawasaki Z1000. Fun and fast but cars and cell phones make me extra nervious nowadays. Great Post.
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02-05-2018 | 10:29 AM
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I am in the motorcycle industry this year marks 20 years for me. The boat has evolved into a tool for me to recharge the creative juices, to get away from the 2 wheelers for a bit. Wrenching and running the boat has inspired 2 bike products, 1 in our list of offerings and 1 in development now. I have found many people on here and at Poker Runs that ride bikes and many conversations have gone way long talking about riding, road racing, building, etc. Some of my current bikes:
l love the old Honda... The old 750's used to be my passion. These are mine (nothing special) The custom painted one was my late fathers that I now ride. It is unrestored and can't bring myself to touch it. The dunstall/rickman was my daily transport when I was 19 until I was 21... lol. I keep thinking about finishing it again.
But on topic. The boat is our cottage. I use it waaaay more.
02-05-2018 | 10:43 AM
#23
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From: Derby, KS
Been riding bikes since I was a kid and will never quit. Raced off-road as well. Dirt, cruiser, sport, adventure... I have em all. Variety is the spice of life.
I absolutely love boating, but when it comes to machines, there’s no bang-for-the-buck like a motorcycle. And after maintaining a boat a while, it’s nice to ride the bike out of the garage, relax, and enjoy.
I absolutely love boating, but when it comes to machines, there’s no bang-for-the-buck like a motorcycle. And after maintaining a boat a while, it’s nice to ride the bike out of the garage, relax, and enjoy.
02-06-2018 | 08:15 AM
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From: Cleveland Ohio
02-06-2018 | 08:47 AM
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I'd been wanting a V-Rod for a while, and came across this one; had to buy it that day. At the time, I had a dually painted matte/satin black, and this bike is painted "Daytona Blue Pearl" in single stage paint. It's got a bunch of shades of blue depending on the lighting, but all satin. It had to be mine. I don't ride it much, but I do love it when I do. It's built/bored/cammed, air suspension, and a few Buell parts customized to fit it, which gives it a unique appearance. I have been debating blowing it out to a 300 rear tire, and going way upside down on it, but whatever! I always get compliments on it; lots of conversations.
02-06-2018 | 08:57 AM
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02-06-2018 | 12:45 PM
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From: Clearwater, FL
[QUOTE=F-2 Speedy;4608772]I suggest you go ride a 300 fat tire bike before you convert one, their not that fun but look cool[/QUOTE
I’ve got a 2015 breakout with a 250 rear and it sucks, you need a football field to turn around.
I’ve got a 2015 breakout with a 250 rear and it sucks, you need a football field to turn around.
