My comment was snarky for the same reason zom-zoms was. To show what dumb and sweeping generalizations many of you are making.

Yes, some of those bikes are fucking loud. But some are very quiet. My two cylinder Honda CB360 is louder then my friend's 550Four four cylinder. Go figure.

The weekend warriors on their fatboy cruisers and plastic crotch rockets can be pretty fucking loud. But you know what? They're douchebags. Most of the riders I know are not. They are responsible and concientious riders. Can't say that about many of the auto drivers I've encountered in the city of Chicago. Or many of the bicyclists or the pedestrians.

You don't want to ride? Fine, don't. But not all riders are loud assholes. Just the cheesedick ones with something to prove.

Scott I also ride a manual 150cc scooter because I like how it handles in the city. So I'll take both your woman and your mom, douchebag.

hate it. Can't stand bikers.

mr.arrison wrote:Crotch Rockets. Fiberglass Suppositories. I think Vockins has one.

Two!

Here's one:


The other is like this:



except set up for racing and crashed about nine times.

The "date" motorcycle:



I love all motorcycles. Gold Wings are great. CB100s are great. MiniTrails are great. Top Fuel Kawasaki drag bikes are great. Even Harleys. Fuck, the H-D XR750 is the most beautiful motorcycle ever constructed. I have its piston and rod on my left arm, I love it so much.

OK, not those Orange County Choppers that are supposed to look like helicopters or fire trucks, but a functional carburetor that looks like a fire hydrant? That's fucking great.

Here's my main bike:

zom-zom wrote:Here's my main bike:

that thing is fucking sweet.

My knees always bash into the carbs/injectors on Guzzis, unfortunately.

I've seen some rubber-cushioned bumpers that attach to the valve covers. It must be your height, I haven't had any problems in the 15 years I've owned it. Warms the legs up nicely though.

zom-zom wrote:It must be your height, I haven't had any problems in the 15 years I've owned it.

I'm 6'5". Not many 6'5" people running around Mandello Del Lorio, I guess.

Your heir will give that bike to their heir. Those things are indestructable.

the$inmusicisallmine wrote:I tried to resist this thread but I can't



5. Loud bikes are no more annoying than other obnoxious noises we encounter every day, airplanes, loud car stereos, loud "fart tips" on hopped up honda civics, etc.

That was hilarious-thanx.

Please stop posting pictures of your motorcycles, otherwise I will be forced to ask you to pose for some portraits, astride your steeds of steel.

Especially if you live in New York.

I guess you are safe for now, Zom-Zom.

this thread has gone horribly awry.