Luftmensch Posted October 20, 2012 i have a few friends tangled up in all the dutch bureaucracy trying to marry or be sponsored. Well my third life option (and most desirable, therefor least practical) was to marry a nice French woman from a good family and move to Paris, and then be able to enjoy all the benefits of EU citizenship, but it sounds like even if I ran into the totally improbably prospect of a nice French woman from a good family, it'd take a while to get through that. On-topic, damn, I'm liking those Cleveland CycleWerks bikes. I'd like to know about how they hold up, but if I'm looking to get a bike that seems like the way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted October 21, 2012 Well my third life option (and most desirable, therefor least practical) was to marry a nice French woman from a good family and move to Paris, and then be able to enjoy all the benefits of EU citizenship, but it sounds like even if I ran into the totally improbably prospect of a nice French woman from a good family, it'd take a while to get through that. On-topic, damn, I'm liking those Cleveland CycleWerks bikes. I'd like to know about how they hold up, but if I'm looking to get a bike that seems like the way to go. Haha, I've got a buddy that married a well off lady from Philadelphia and moved to Paris for a couple of years. This guy's a total dork, so it isn't out side of the realm of possibilities! Hey Chicken, riding through the Rockies was one of the most amazing rides I've ever done! The Million Dollar Highway from Silverton to Ouray (I think) is extremely fun but really challenging. It's basically ALL up above the altitute where humans shouldn't really be, and there are no guard rails by the drop offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted October 21, 2012 Oh hey, Vanaman, You were worried about taking your wife two-up on a Bonnie, and I guess this guy does it all the time! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19863431&postcount=516 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenontheceiling Posted October 21, 2012 Hey Chicken, riding through the Rockies was one of the most amazing rides I've ever done! The Million Dollar Highway from Silverton to Ouray (I think) is extremely fun but really challenging. It's basically ALL up above the altitute where humans shouldn't really be, and there are no guard rails by the drop offs. ooooee. i could watch that all day. reminds me of italy. the states is rapidly climbing my to do list. Oh hey, Vanaman, You were worried about taking your wife two-up on a Bonnie, and I guess this guy does it all the time! http://www.advrider....1&postcount=516 just don't go too fast: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenontheceiling Posted October 27, 2012 riding baja by harley: one thing that strikes me about these road journal documentary things is that they focus so much on the stops and towns and destinations - which misses the point a bit for me. it's like if you were showing someone a video game and you just showed them the cut scenes. you get most of the plot and a structure of the whole thing but the actual game is missing. that video of the million dollar highway feels far more real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted October 30, 2012 BTW, anybody who is interested in motorcycle travel NEEDS to read this book. It is basically the gold standard for the two wheeled gypsy. http://www.amazon.co...r's travels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted November 6, 2012 I dunno. All I can think of is that is simply idiotic. Don't cross that bridge. Go somewhere else. There can be no reason for that. I didn't see his first born drowning on the other bank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenontheceiling Posted November 6, 2012 sweet cheeses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted November 7, 2012 I dunno. All I can think of is that is simply idiotic. Don't cross that bridge. Go somewhere else. There can be no reason for that. I didn't see his first born drowning on the other bank. AH, but if that "somewhere else" is a full day to another bridge that may or may not be operable, then what are you going to do. Hell even here in Virginia if i was going to the Eastern Shore and the bay bridge is out, I have to ride 400 miles to get there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted November 7, 2012 Stop traveling by motorcycle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted November 7, 2012 NEVER! But god damn it was cold today. Some dick at work made a crack about me pussing out and not riding. Not realizing that I had just parked my bike in a different spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted November 10, 2012 For anyone looking for a new bike: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwardinen Posted November 10, 2012 I wish I lived in LA so I could buy that bike. I don't even really want a bike, but I am totally sold on that ad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenontheceiling Posted November 10, 2012 fuck yeah. i sold my classy lady today. having no bike sucks ass. also 'runs like corn through a goose.' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted November 10, 2012 Ahah, that's some pitch. The yoga bit is excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted November 14, 2012 http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2012/11/riding-the-honda-cb1100f/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenontheceiling Posted January 16, 2013 anyone else really curious about how these would ride? http://www.core77.com/blog/transportation/marc_fenigstein_on_how_brd_motorcycles_is_changing_the_face_of_motocross_21599.asp "Where a gas-powered bike can generate 40 horsepower at its peak, the RedShift can put down 40 horsepower anywhere." that sounds cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenontheceiling Posted January 16, 2013 also, i'm back on my old lumbering oaf now (having a cbr has spoiled me) had to go two weeks without a bike and hated every day of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted January 20, 2013 I'm intrigued by electric bikes. The local Triumph dealership had a couple of Brammos on display, and I thought about asking to ride one. I just feel bad test riding with no intention to buy! They look kinda snazzy though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luftmensch Posted February 1, 2013 This designer gets about a million rainbow barves (yes I know they're not real bikes but they're still worthy of my hnggg) Solifague Design P.S. I take it you're an MST3K fan, Killstar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Division Posted February 1, 2013 As opposed to the art deco bike, which is legitimately awesome: P.S. I take it you're an MST3K fan, Killstar? No he hates it because he's dumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenontheceiling Posted February 2, 2013 ^ looks like judge dredd's bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Killstar Posted February 10, 2013 As opposed to the art deco bike, which is legitimately awesome: No he hates it because he's dumb. You're dumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Posted March 14, 2013 Renting a Scrambler this weekend! In the market for a Bonnie but want to spend a day on it/something similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
