So who all rides motorcycles?????

[JSoko]

It has zero storage, so I'm working on some luggage/bag ideas.

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nice, it is reminiscent of the '60s European bikes

it would look good with black leather saddle bags and there are many sizes

 

[GeauxLSU]

It's a 2025 Kawasaki W230, patterned after the 1970's classic street bikes. It's a 6 speed, weighs in at 300lbs., and is very easy to ride. It had no miles on it. I bought it straight off the sales floor.

I only have 85 miles on it now. Kawasaki says I need to get 150 miles before I can start to open it up. At 250 miles I can run it wide open for short periods. It tops out around 72mph, which is more than enough for me. I'm taking the next week or so to get it set up the way I want it. It has zero storage, so I'm working on some luggage/bag ideas.

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Neat looking bike. Enjoy! Had an 80s Wing. Loved it.
I'm currently on a road star 1700. My wife does not care for the rear seat, so won't ride for very long at all. She really enjoyed the previous bike which was a Valkyrie Interstate. Really not an issue since 95% of my riding is one up. But I'm trying to justify new model Gold Wing money. It's hard to do for as relatively little as I ride. When the same money will buy you a decent 60s muscle car that really changes the calculus for me. Still undecided.

 

[basstracker89]

Great story!! With pics and narration!! That Gold Wing would've last you a life time. I saw the scooter, really?? I love the looks of the current bike. You may have some electronic issues down the road, hopefully not. Enjoy!!

 

[basstracker89]

Neat looking bike. Enjoy! Had an 80s Wing. Loved it.
I'm currently on a road star 1700. My wife does not care for the rear seat, so won't ride for very long at all. She really enjoyed the previous bike which was a Valkyrie Interstate. Really not an issue since 95% of my riding is one up. But I'm trying to justify new model Gold Wing money. It's hard to do for as relatively little as I ride. When the same money will buy you a decent 60s muscle car that really changes the calculus for me. Still undecided.

A car or a bike......I've always been very practical when it comes to bikes. Never even had a shaft drive. For me always felt I had to be able to pic it up from flat on the ground. And capable to take off road. I even had a 900 I cut up with off road. I figured that kept my skills sharp. 900 was the largest I ever had.
If I had to only have one, I guess I'd pick the car. Enclosed climate control. Like I said, I'm practical when comes to a bike. Lots of fun to be had and maybe the Wife might like it too. Although highly unlikely. Even if she does, it'll be short lived

 

[GeauxLSU]

A car or a bike......I've always been very practical when it comes to bikes. Never even had a shaft drive. For me always felt I had to be able to pic it up from flat on the ground. And capable to take off road. I even had a 900 I cut up with off road. I figured that kept my skills sharp. 900 was the largest I ever had.
If I had to only have one, I guess I'd pick the car. Enclosed climate control. Like I said, I'm practical when comes to a bike. Lots of fun to be had and maybe the Wife might like it too. Although highly unlikely. Even if she does, it'll be short lived

I don't have to pick one. And I guess it depends how you define practical. I've never owned a bike I couldn't pick up. My first bike was an enduro but quickly felt limited. I had a Gold Wing when I was 19 years old. I like to cover a lot of ground, with a lot of power but be comfortable. And back then it was the only way to have tunes. Priorities. 😎
If someone told me today that they'd give me a brand new wing or a decent 65 GTO, yeah I'm taking the GTO.

 

[basstracker89]

I don't have to pick one. And I guess it depends how you define practical. I've never owned a bike I couldn't pick up. My first bike was an enduro but quickly felt limited. I had a Gold Wing when I was 19 years old. I like to cover a lot of ground, with a lot of power but be comfortable. And back then it was the only way to have tunes. Priorities. 😎
If someone told me today that they'd give me a brand new wing or a decent 65 GTO, yeah I'm taking the GTO.

LOL on the GTO. 19 and a Gold Wing, you were stylin!!! That bike would last a life time. An enduro is what I've had for the last 20yrs. Been all over the southeast on it. KLR 650

 

[T30]

Anyone riding up around Oakwood, Gainesville, Dawsonville, dahlonega?

I’m in Dahlonega. I ride most everything except cruisers. Mainly dirt bikes, dual sports, adventure bikes, sport touring bikes and retro sport bikes, pick your poison!

 

[baxterday]

Heading to Robbinsville this morning for three days of riding the area. Staying at the Two Wheels Inn, if you have not stayed there give it a try. Each room comes with a little garage. Mother and daughter team run it and provide grills and firewood. It's our new favorite place to stay in the area.

 

[JSoko]

Heading to Robbinsville this morning for three days of riding the area. Staying at the Two Wheels Inn, if you have not stayed there give it a try. Each room comes with a little garage. Mother and daughter team run it and provide grills and firewood. It's our new favorite place to stay in the area.

if you ride the Dragon be aware of folks coming on your side of the road
we know the area well, we have been going there twice a year for 11 years
we camp at the Kickstand Lodge in Stecoah when their open or the Iron Horse if I have a thick wallet
I won the Best Old Bike last year, I'm the long beard guy

 

[SpeedyR]

1974 Yamaha DT250 runs like a raped-ape

Enduro Collector! Have one to sell send a PM

my dad had an orange DT250 when i was growing up. I bought an XT250 to ride with him when I was 15. I"ve looked around for an orange DT250 but I have two other projects taking up space right now and pretty sure I wouldn't ever actually ride it. lol.