The Killstar Posted April 29, 2012 Any motorcycle riders out there (I know there are a couple) that want to talk about bikes? Squid Division and I are gearing up for a week up through eastern Canada. I can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted April 30, 2012 Wow, there really isn't a motorcycle group for geeks apparently. Perhaps it is my mission in life to rectify that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted April 30, 2012 I tried to imagine an Idle Thumbs outlaw biker gang ("The Shitty Wizards") and giggled for so long that I hyperventilated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted April 30, 2012 One of the motorcycles has a beatbox in the front blaring 'Space Asshole'. I'm not into motorcycles at all, but some of my family are so I've plenty of familiarity with it. Good luck in Canada! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted May 1, 2012 I tried to imagine an Idle Thumbs outlaw biker gang ("The Shitty Wizards") and giggled for so long that I hyperventilated. HAHA, Shitty Wizards would be excellent. I'm kinda partial to Killer Gordon Freemans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted May 2, 2012 Vanaman better get in here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted May 2, 2012 OH MAN I AM HERE AND WILL ALWAYS BE HERE I think this should definitely be the web's home for rad geek motorcycle talk. Moto photo forthcoming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Division Posted May 2, 2012 This is the thread we three convince everyone else to get bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brannigan Posted May 2, 2012 Can I just get one of those tiny motorized bikes for kids? Purely for comedic purposes, because I'm a large dude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Division Posted May 2, 2012 Only if you dress like a wizard and are terrible at magicks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brannigan Posted May 2, 2012 Only if you dress like a wizard and are terrible at magicks. I will totally go all rip taylor and throw confetti at people while whispering arcane incantations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted May 2, 2012 What do you guys ride? I am flossing a 1984 Honda Ascot VT500. Looks like a Bonneville up there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrobbs Posted May 2, 2012 Squid Division and I are gearing up for a week up through eastern Canada. I can't wait. Oh man. When we were driving across BC the other spring we were talking about getting a Harley each (or A.N. Other) and doing the same trip (yet to materialise). It would be magnificent. I hope you have a great time. At the time, there seemed to be a *lot* of bikers (looked like gangs) on the road, all converging on Kelowna. Assumed there was some kind of AGM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted May 3, 2012 I've thought about getting a Vespa, but "fat girl on a scooter" is such a ready-to-deploy punchline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Division Posted May 3, 2012 We both ride 2010 Bonnies. His is all blacked out and mine is the weird tuxedo color. I'll get some pictures up when I'm not at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Division Posted May 3, 2012 Here's mine without the saddlebags on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted May 3, 2012 This is the thread we three convince everyone else to get bikes. This is how I imagine the Idle Thumbs bike gang (Simpsons season 11 episode 8) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted May 4, 2012 I'm in the process (slooooow process, probably won't be til fall) of tracking down a bike for longer rides. I have a buddy who has a Ducati Gt 1000 SportClassic which is a fantastic bike but hard to find and pricey. Thinking about maybe a Bonnie or an older BMW (70's toaster tank). Seeing your bike all loaded up for a big trip makes me want to do it NOW though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Division Posted May 4, 2012 Could go carbed Bonnie (pre 09s). They're relatively common and relatively cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted May 6, 2012 I was SERIOUSLY looking at a GT1000 before I got the bonnie, but I couldn't find one anywhere. I'm searching for a smaller bike to turn into a desert sled. I am pretty desperate to do this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Bored... Edited May 6, 2012 by The Killstar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted May 7, 2012 I was SERIOUSLY looking at a GT1000 before I got the bonnie, but I couldn't find one anywhere.I'm searching for a smaller bike to turn into a desert sled. I am pretty desperate to do this... That is awesome. My buddy and I just finished tuning up his Yamaha RD400 ('72 I think?) and it is a fun 2-stroke. They don't make anything like it anymore, obviously, and seems like it would be a worthy candidate if you could find one that needed a little love. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted May 7, 2012 That is awesome. My buddy and I just finished tuning up his Yamaha RD400 ('72 I think?) and it is a fun 2-stroke. They don't make anything like it anymore, obviously, and seems like it would be a worthy candidate if you could find one that needed a little love. Although reading that flyer it seems like these dudes are way classier than that Pay no mind. This is some straight up Lawrence of Arabia shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted May 7, 2012 Although reading that flyer it seems like these dudes are way classier than that Pay no mind. This is some straight up Lawrence of Arabia shit. Yeah, its the worst junk mail ever. "You SURE you don't want to drop a couple grand to come and ride in Morroco? Here's the roadbook... camping in the desert... following the old Dakar route... okaaaay." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted May 14, 2012 She's almost ready. Just hoping the back tire will make it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
