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Spring/Summer 2025 Live Reveal Presentation - Wednesday 15th January at 1700GMT

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  • DmartD
    Dmart
    啓蒙家
    @WhiskeySandwich
    Joined: 24 Mar 2021

    @WhiskeySandwich 100%
    But I have never ridden a comfortable hardtail (and never owned one). But totally agree with the feel for the road and yes it’s a trade off.

    last edited by Dmart 26 Nov 2023, 20:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
    • J
      Jett129
      見習いボス
      @WhiskeySandwich
      Joined: 17 Aug 2011

      @WhiskeySandwich I always chose Fun over Comfort,except for one time and I ended up hating that bike. Felt like I was always fighting with it. It was a Yamaha Roadliner.

      last edited by 26 Nov 2023, 20:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
      • ChokoC
        Choko
        Haraki san Expert
        Joined: 17 Jan 2017

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        Took the day off work and rode up Mt. Lemmon in Tucson, AZ. Cold as hell at the top! 30°F. I’m not used to those kinda temps anymore haha. Great ride with my buddy none the less

        Less is more

        last edited by 30 Nov 2023, 19:51 WhiskeySandwichW 1 Reply Last reply 9 Dec 2023, 23:37 Reply Quote 11
        • WhiskeySandwichW
          WhiskeySandwich
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 1 Mar 2023

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          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
          -Seneca

          last edited by 9 Dec 2023, 19:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 10
          • WhiskeySandwichW
            WhiskeySandwich
            啓蒙家
            @Choko
            Joined: 1 Mar 2023

            @Choko any ride with a view like that is a good one!

            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
            -Seneca

            last edited by 9 Dec 2023, 23:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • Denimhead 0D
              Denimhead 0
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 4 Sept 2023

              December rides in the Northeast are gravy

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              IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

              last edited by 13 Dec 2023, 20:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 6
              • InorganicI
                Inorganic
                Haraki san Student
                Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                I just picked up this project from my buddy. 1977 Yamaha XS400. He was turning it into a cafe racer, but I’m going to pivot and make it into a scrambler with the hopes that I can bring it camping. This is my first build so it will be a journey of learning + mistakes + fun. If you’ve done something similar please share any suggestions.

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                last edited by 14 Dec 2023, 19:36 WhiskeySandwichW 1 Reply Last reply 15 Dec 2023, 15:18 Reply Quote 5
                • injunjackI
                  injunjack
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                  Santa came to loan Manitou
                  https://www.facebook.com/jack.stone.148553/videos/1288488318314787/

                  last edited by 15 Dec 2023, 09:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • WhiskeySandwichW
                    WhiskeySandwich
                    啓蒙家
                    @Inorganic
                    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                    @Inorganic nice!!! Have fun with it and take your time! With old builds, research takes most of my time, and double checking everything. Enjoy dude! Keep us posted as it progresses!

                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                    -Seneca

                    last edited by WhiskeySandwich 15 Dec 2023, 15:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                    • Denimhead 0D
                      Denimhead 0
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                      Friday vibes

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                      IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

                      last edited by 15 Dec 2023, 20:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
                      • todyT
                        tody
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                        Just came across the DicE Magazine youtube video from the Moon Eyes Hot Rod Custom Show in Yokohama this year. Focuses on motorcycles.

                        last edited by 16 Dec 2023, 12:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                        • AndymacA
                          Andymac
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 26 Sept 2023

                          Had some fun on the Aprilia RSV4IMG_0046.jpeg

                          I’m gonna fight’ em off
                          A seven nation army could’nt hold me back

                          last edited by 18 Dec 2023, 21:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
                          • motojoboboM
                            motojobobo
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                            That does look like a ton of fun.

                            The journey is the objective.

                            last edited by 19 Dec 2023, 02:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • InorganicI
                              Inorganic
                              Haraki san Student
                              Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                              Anyone in here have experience with rebuilds and using Moto gadget gear? I’m specifically thinking of using their mo unit blue & flashers. The prior owner removed the wiring loom and instead of reverse engineering his steps it seems easier, perhaps foolishly, to start afresh.

                              https://motogadget.com/products/mo-unit-blue

                              last edited by 19 Dec 2023, 06:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • louisboscoL
                                louisbosco
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                they have the whole suite. I haven't looked at them, but was looking at upgrades like the handle bar indicators

                                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                • Harvey Specter
                                last edited by 19 Dec 2023, 11:03 InorganicI 1 Reply Last reply 19 Dec 2023, 22:23 Reply Quote 1
                                • InorganicI
                                  Inorganic
                                  Haraki san Student
                                  @louisbosco
                                  Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                                  @louisbosco yes - those handle bar flashers look pretty rad - I like the simplicity of having the single unit to do away with the complexity of the wiring loom (to a degree)

                                  last edited by 19 Dec 2023, 22:23 louisboscoL 1 Reply Last reply 20 Dec 2023, 13:59 Reply Quote 0
                                  • louisboscoL
                                    louisbosco
                                    啓蒙家
                                    @Inorganic
                                    Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                    @Inorganic I guess it just boils down to your wiring skills. for me, I hate electrical components. nuts and bolts perfect, wiring, forget it.

                                    starting afresh will have its benefits for sure.

                                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                    • Harvey Specter
                                    last edited by 20 Dec 2023, 13:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                    • WhiskeySandwichW
                                      WhiskeySandwich
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                                      I've considered using their stuff but its hella expensive. Everyone says its worth it and the products are excellent, but my bikes have been pretty bare bones. I like simplicity so stripped all that stuff off my Ironhead and got it down to about 6 wires total.

                                      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                      -Seneca

                                      last edited by 20 Dec 2023, 17:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
                                      • AndymacA
                                        Andymac
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 26 Sept 2023

                                        Who likes winter riding? IMG_0061.jpeg FML lol!!

                                        I’m gonna fight’ em off
                                        A seven nation army could’nt hold me back

                                        last edited by 21 Dec 2023, 18:38 J 1 Reply Last reply 21 Dec 2023, 19:06 Reply Quote 3
                                        • J
                                          Jett129
                                          見習いボス
                                          @Andymac
                                          Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                          @Andymac For years I rode with the Motorcycling Polar Bears. Every Sunday from October to April you would ride to a different location and sign in. You got 2 points for riding your bike and 1 point for every 100 miles you rode,round trip. If you got 50 points you got a patch. As long as there was no ice or snow I would go. You were allowed to take your car twice.

                                          last edited by 21 Dec 2023, 19:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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