Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

Rant here. And random non-sense.
The nasty funk in this world just turns my stomach. And yes, i apologize for that comment, but truth.
But there is hope. Everyone here in the gang will ride one of these.
Ya don't have to if ya don't want to.
I want to.

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Very low-riding cool - but this would be my choice of 'ride' -

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[JJR58]

Very low-riding cool - but this would be my choice of 'ride' -

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I get it man.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

And there is more where that came from...

Love Brown Sabbath

 

[JIO]

I get it man.[/QUOTE]


I'm a Honda VFR person - I owned a '93 750F for over 20 years (close to 100,000 miles) and currently own an '05 800 Interceptor. The late 60's Guzzie Daytona RS is an 1100cc if I recall correctly. Both of my VFR's could ride circles around it performance-wise, but there's something about the farm-implement ox-plow powerplant in the Guzzi, it's long footprint and twin can note that put it in its own category. It also would still be comfortable for a pillion/passenger - unlike any of the new sport-bikes out there where the passenger 'saddle' is nearly non-existent and is perched high above the pilot getting the full brunt of headwind-flow. (as in - not really meant to have a passenger) No illusions of buying one as they are 'collectors' bikes at this point, and I'm happy with the 800 and all of its far superior handling/performance attributes.

 

[JJR58]

I get it man.

I'm a Honda VFR person - I owned a '93 750F for over 20 years (close to 100,000 miles) and currently own an '05 800 Interceptor. The late 60's Guzzie Daytona RS is an 1100cc if I recall correctly. Both of my VFR's could ride circles around it performance-wise, but there's something about the farm-implement ox-plow powerplant in the Guzzi, it's long footprint and twin cans that put it in its own category. It also would still be comfortable for a pillion/passenger - unlike any of the new sport-bikes out there where the passenger 'saddle' is nearly non-existent and is perched high above the pilot getting the full brunt of headwind-flow. (as in - not really meant to have a passenger) No illusions of buying one as they are 'collectors' bikes at this point, and I'm happy with the 800 and all of its far superior handling/performance attributes.[/QUOTE]

I'm so out of that league. I don't even qualify.

 

[BakedMaple]

My newest bike, 1976

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[jpmcbride]

I like DR HighBeams and Black Beauties on Birds myself. Also rediscovered a love of Smith Bass Burners and Rockmasters as of late.

Black Beauties sound great on my Bird, but I've always been a flatwound player and I just couldn't get used to the feel of them. I was liking the black color, so I put on a set of La Bella tapewounds that I had at the house. They sound pretty good and feel great. Maybe could use a little more edge though.

 

[GonePlaid]

Man, all this is just awful. As Duke said, try and hang in there. Easier said then done.

 

[GonePlaid]

In other news, my Lighten Up project is coming along.
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Nice grain!

 

[JIO]

My newest bike, 1976

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750? If you just bought one in that condition - that is a score!

 

[BakedMaple]

750? If you just bought one in that condition - that is a score!

It's got an 840 kit, had it for 15 years

 

[JIO]

It's got an 840 kit, had it for 15 years

Bassists who ride Motorcycles - just learned about this tb thread - you may be interested to check it out.

This was my 1st bike in around '95 - '85 GL500 Silverwing (baby Goldwing) with Guzzi-like V-twin. With shaft-drive it was Honda's answer to a Guzzi - that and it's big brother the gen 1 Gold Wing. The handy rear locking top-box/trunk could be switched out for a pillion saddle very easily. It also had panniers which I've seen but didn't have to make it into more of a touring bike. It wasn't particularly sexy, but I used it as a commuter which it was very good at.

 

[dukeorock]

I've done a few. Basically the centerlines on Jazz and vintage Thunderbird pickups are the same.

Similar with Jags

love those jag bodies!

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I love classic British and Italian cafe bikes a whole lot. Though this recent thing with board trackers has caught my eye lately. Nearly tried to get a particularly nice one recently, but there’s a lot of eurorack on my shopping list at the moment

 

[JIO]

I love classic British and Italian cafe bikes a whole lot. Though this recent thing with board trackers has caught my eye lately. Nearly tried to get a particularly nice one recently, but there’s a lot of eurorack on my shopping list at the moment

Never even sat on a RS but just know that bike would be awesome. My VFR 800 sounds better now after installing nice aftermarket (lighter and way more sexy) cans, but the deep throaty Guzzi note is what it's all about. That and the grunt/torque of that shaft-drive power plant. And having a long wheelbase would guarantee an awesome planted highway ride. Maybe wouldn't be best for technical twisties - but as a cross-country/highway cruiser with Italian sport-bike flare - it would excel.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I'm a Honda VFR person - I owned a '93 750F for over 20 years (close to 100,000 miles) and currently own an '05 800 Interceptor. The late 60's Guzzie Daytona RS is an 1100cc if I recall correctly. Both of my VFR's could ride circles around it performance-wise, but there's something about the farm-implement ox-plow powerplant in the Guzzi, it's long footprint and twin can note that put it in its own category. It also would still be comfortable for a pillion/passenger - unlike any of the new sport-bikes out there where the passenger 'saddle' is nearly non-existent and is perched high above the pilot getting the full brunt of headwind-flow. (as in - not really meant to have a passenger) No illusions of buying one as they are 'collectors' bikes at this point, and I'm happy with the 800 and all of its far superior handling/performance attributes.

My last bike was an original VF750F Interceptor. I really miss having a bike.

 

[JIO]

My last bike was an original VF750F Interceptor. I really miss having a bike.

Like this one? - from the tb thread - Bassists who ride Motorcycles

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[jpmcbride]

Black Beauties sound great on my Bird, but I've always been a flatwound player and I just couldn't get used to the feel of them. I was liking the black color, so I put on a set of La Bella tapewounds that I had at the house. They sound pretty good and feel great. Maybe could use a little more edge though.

Damn ... played the bird tonight and just wasn't into the sound with the tapewounds. Put the Black Beauties back on, 1/4 turn tighten on the truss rod, raised the E and A saddles slightly, and she's back the way she was. She growls and sings now. Guess I have to toughen up my fingers and deal with it.

 

[MCF]

I can agree that a meaningful portion of the problem is political and a result of failure to serve the people. I do not know enough of the detail to opine on who is doing what to whom for what payments. I am aware that forestry management has been poor as has been management of power generation and distribution. The same problems exist elsewhere, but they seem to be more acute in California.

A significant portion of California forests are “managed” by the US Forestry Service or the BLM. The Fed owns approximately 45% of the land in the stare. That makes solving the problems that much harder.

 

[mr zee]

I am dealing with it as calmly as possible and feel for the people in the direct line of the destruction up north. Here in Pacifica - we are not in harms way. The power being out is an inconvenience but people up north are losing everything they own because of the fire, some including their life.

I get your drift, your bad situation is no where near as bad as there's.

 

[Dadagoboi]

My newest bike, 1976

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My oldest bike, 1976