The motorcycle addiction

[AllanB]

Are you addicted?

Do you purchase a brand new wizz bang motorcycle then spend countless hours searching the internet for ..... stuff.

And purchase or make personalised 'stuff' for said new motorcycle.

Do you have a box or boxes of factory parts that you have removed and replaced ........

Do you search TM for motorcycle 'projects' despite not having the funds for the project if it turns up?

Does that relatively new helmet you purchased a year back not 'go' with the new bike you purchased 9 months back and really piss you off?


Is there a cure?

[Katman]

Is there a cure?

Yeah, do it for a job.

[jim.cox]

Are you addicted?

Yes, absolutely.



Do you purchase a brand new wizz bang motorcycle then spend countless hours searching the internet for ..... stuff.

And purchase or make personalised 'stuff' for said new motorcycle.

Do you have a box or boxes of factory parts that you have removed and replaced ........

Do you search TM for motorcycle 'projects' despite not having the funds for the project if it turns up?

Does that relatively new helmet you purchased a year back not 'go' with the new bike you purchased 9 months back and really piss you off?


No, not at all. My bike is an old dunger I've had for nearly a quarter of a century.

But I can't stop riding, and when I'm not riding I dream about riding.



Is there a cure?

Yes - GO RIDE

(Its not a cure - but it keeps the symptoms under control)

[Kickaha]

Does that relatively new helmet you purchased a year back not 'go' with the new bike you purchased 9 months back and really piss you off?

No, because Black goes with everything

[AllanB]

No, because Black goes with everything

Well the Hornet was black so the black and green helmet just worked..... the Ducati is, well Ducati red so very bright - the green is not doing it. I may need to seek internet assistance. And there is a work bonus due this month - presuming I have worked hard enough (f yes).


And I can see how day in day out doing it for a job takes the gloss off the addiction - bloody customers aye? Yet you need them to stay afloat ...... bloody customers.....

[nzspokes]

Well the Hornet was black so the black and green helmet just worked..... the Ducati is, well Ducati red so very bright - the green is not doing it. I may need to seek internet assistance. And there is a work bonus due this month - presuming I have worked hard enough (f yes).


And I can see how day in day out doing it for a job takes the gloss off the addiction - bloody customers aye? Yet you need them to stay afloat ...... bloody customers.....

Plastidip it black.

Dont overthink things.

[AllanB]

Plastidip it black.

Dont overthink things.

I'd then worry the chemicals would leach into the lid destroying it's ability to absorb a impact .......

Best purchase a new one surely .........

It's a addiction after all :-)

[Big Dog]

Just buy a new helmet... the improvement to your state of mind will far exceed the cost.
Finding it hard to sell to the "bank manager"? Every cent of concentration you spend on important stuff like the colour of your helmet is no longer available for spending on not ending up in an ambulance.

You'll either say that out loud and think "God you can take the Honda away from the man..." or she will tell you to go buy it then. Possibly both.

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[Oakie]

Dunno.
I ride my bike to work and back 5 days a week but hardly ever on the weekends so I don't really ride solely for fun. I know I'd hate commuting in a car though so perhaps I do enough during the week to keep the symptoms under control.

[puddytat]

Yes...Ive been a junkie ever since I got my SL 70 nearly 40 years ago....
the only emails I get are thread alerts form bike related sites or from various online stores on whether I want to finish my order .... :wait:
Cure? No....not interested in a cure as going riding & the web ,are all the medication I need.

[Gremlin]

I even have accessories I've bought and installed, then replaced with a different one that's better.

I'm so far down the hole, that when the GSA needs replacing I'll likely buy another of the same spec so I can strip and swap between the bikes. Too expensive to get a new GSA and buy all new accessories for it :eek:

And yes, I have several pieces that are one off to suit the bike.

Re accessories... it's when you have an accessory hub for all the electrical stuff, then you have to buy a 2nd because you filled the first :rolleyes:

[Big Dog]

I even have accessories I've bought and installed, then replaced with a different one that's better.

I'm so far down the hole, that when the GSA needs replacing I'll likely buy another of the same spec so I can strip and swap between the bikes. Too expensive to get a new GSA and buy all new accessories for it :eek:

And yes, I have several pieces that are one off to suit the bike.

Re accessories... it's when you have an accessory hub for all the electrical stuff, then you have to buy a 2nd because you filled the first :rolleyes:
And here's me feeling like a single USB port seems a little overwhelming.

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[Gremlin]

And here's me feeling like a single USB port seems a little overwhelming.
Currently have:
2x wiring for lighting on panniers and top box
Baehr comms
Ohlins
Dash surround (2x sockets, 1 cig, 1 bmw from memory)
2 GPS (1 has a USB port for charging)

Also have (not fitted but was)
CB Radio
Radar
wiring for extra lights on front
probably others I've forgotten

I blame Allan for starting the thread... my addiction started there...

[Big Dog]

Currently have:
2x wiring for lighting on panniers and top box
Baehr comms
Ohlins
Dash surround (2x sockets, 1 cig, 1 bmw from memory)
2 GPS (1 has a USB port for charging)

Also have (not fitted but was)
CB Radio
Radar
wiring for extra lights on front
probably others I've forgotten

I blame Allan for starting the thread... my addiction started there...
Repeat after me: Hello, my name is gremlin and I am an addict.
I shall not blame others...

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[TheDemonLord]

My mental picture of Gremlin at the Accessorie store:

http://www.theclowncar.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/shiny.jpg

[Voltaire]

Are you addicted?

Do you purchase a brand new wizz bang motorcycle then spend countless hours searching the internet for ..... stuff.

And purchase or make personalised 'stuff' for said new motorcycle.

Do you have a box or boxes of factory parts that you have removed and replaced ........

Do you search TM for motorcycle 'projects' despite not having the funds for the project if it turns up?

Does that relatively new helmet you purchased a year back not 'go' with the new bike you purchased 9 months back and really piss you off?


Is there a cure?

I love project bikes, the thrill of bidding, planning what to do if I win, searching the net for parts, picking up bike dragging it home....

Currently have about 4 of these projects......

I should know by now its better to let someone else do all this sink thousands of dollars into a bike and many hours then buy it.



I used to commute every day and by the weekend I was not that fussed on going for ride.

If i worked in the trade I'd probably spend the day on here with conspiracy theories and let the customer pay for it :laugh:

[release_the_bees]

Re accessories... it's when you have an accessory hub for all the electrical stuff, then you have to buy a 2nd because you filled the first :rolleyes:

I have the same problem with my Yamaha R3!

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[Ulsterkiwi]

I had accessories on order before I paid the deposit on the bike. Took me two days to run up the kms before the first service and while it was getting said service done I was already organising more accessories. I havent bought a helmet to match my bike but I did get accessories for my helmet, does that count? To think this all stemmed from my wife asking a question while we were driving to work, "Have you ever thought about getting a motorcycle?"

[10000RPM]

Motorcycle is 10 time more powerful than drugs, once you have tasted it, you are doomed, you are not getting out of it, there is no rehab on earth can help you.

[Maha]

Do you purchase a brand new wizz bang motorcycle then spend countless hours searching the internet for ..... stuff.
Yes I do but don't waste time searching for shit on the internet.

And purchase or make personalised 'stuff' for said new motorcycle.
No

Do you have a box or boxes of factory parts that you have removed and replaced ........
No

Do you search TM for motorcycle 'projects' despite not having the funds for the project if it turns up?
No

Does that relatively new helmet you purchased a year back not 'go' with the new bike you purchased 9 months back and really piss you off?
Yes it does so I just buy another one to suit the new bike.

Is there a cure?
For me, No need to find a cure for something that does not exist.

[Moi]

Are you addicted?

... Is there a cure?

Yes there is...

but I fear the cure is worse than the addiction.

[Banditbandit]

Is there a cure?

yeah .. buy another bike ..

[Jin]

Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Not a lot. Females major accident death off the top of my head

[Banditbandit]

And here's me feeling like a single USB port seems a little overwhelming.

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I used to think Electric Start was over the top ...

Now I'm old and my knees a broken I'm thankful I no longer have to kick start bikes ..

[EJK]

Hello, my name is EJK.... and I'm an addict...

[Big Dog]

I used to think Electric Start was over the top ...

Now I'm old and my knees a broken I'm thankful I no longer have to kick start bikes ..
Don't get me wrong. I bought it because I had a need. It meets that need.
I also feel like part of the reason I ride died with the install because now I have no excuse if my phone goes flat.
Part of the joy of motorcycle over a car is supposed to be the freedom to disconnect.
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[nzspokes]

Some people ride to be cool.

Some people ride because its easier to commute.

Some people ride because they want to ride.

Some people ride because they want to ride and love the machine.

[jellywrestler]

I should know by now its better to let someone else do all this sink thousands of dollars into a bike and many hours then buy it.





and then what, sit in front of the telly getting fat, having to tell your mates you didn't do it yourself, we've all built model airplanes as kids and know where the fun is at.

[RDJ]

I even have accessories I've bought and installed, then replaced with a different one that's better.

Yep, makes perfect sense, I do the same. Sticking to a couple of brands of bikes makes it easier too.

[RDJ]

yeah .. buy another bike ..

Respectfully, buying another bike is maintaining the habit. As we should, because there is no cure that is not worse than the disease :yes::yes::yes:

[Voltaire]

and then what, sit in front of the telly getting fat, having to tell your mates you didn't do it yourself, we've all built model airplanes as kids and know where the fun is at.


I tried to get my kids to build model airplanes once..... Xbox won that dogfight.
My German Panzer collection is in a box somewhere :innocent:

[Moi]

... we've all built model airplanes as kids and know where the fun is at.

People who designed model kits were vindictive and evil minded barstools...

[AllanB]

I tried to get my kids to build model airplanes once..... Xbox won that dogfight.
My German Panzer collection is in a box somewhere :innocent:

My son was a avid model maker until the Playstation arrived ......... now I swear if he had to decide between leaving a epic virtual battle and having a poo he may actually decide to shit himself!

Still he is a most excellent rugby and basketball player so all is not lost. Thank god for sports (despite the time you invest in them as a parent!).


I've missed my fix this weekend ...... Saturday sports, Mrs B's Birthday today - apparently considering a ride under the pretense of gifting her some alone time on her special day was not a option.

I may find time to cut out that horn relocation bracket I am working on tonight ......

[SVboy]

Are you addicted?

Do you purchase a brand new wizz bang motorcycle then spend countless hours searching the internet for ..... stuff.

And purchase or make personalised 'stuff' for said new motorcycle.

Do you have a box or boxes of factory parts that you have removed and replaced ........

Do you search TM for motorcycle 'projects' despite not having the funds for the project if it turns up?

Does that relatively new helmet you purchased a year back not 'go' with the new bike you purchased 9 months back and really piss you off?


Is there a cure?

That helmet looks striking as you fang along. Suits the colour and make of the bike IMHO. Sorry to be a new purchase party pooper!

[TheDemonLord]

My son was a avid model maker until the Playstation arrived ......... now I swear if he had to decide between leaving a epic virtual battle and having a poo he may actually decide to shit himself!

It's called a Shit Bucket:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR4s4QswGS4

[caspernz]

Not sure if I'm addicted to accessorising to the nth degree, I mean I've had a yellow bike for three years but still got a white helmet...the temptation to get a yellow lid is slowly building though :rolleyes::drool:

The rim tape I added was the correct colour of course, we won't talk about the wiring loom for the radar detector, the wiring for the extra power socket, the GPS locater, the hot grips, the touring screen, the luggage set from Ventura, the manual from Mr Haynes...after all those are just the bare essentials aren't they?

Oh hell, who am I kidding? As long as I can swing a leg over my bike I'll keep riding...:banana:

[SVboy]

Three years!, I had my Busa for 2 rides before the suspension went to RT for RaceTech internals, mr Yoshi contacted for cans, Motormummy contacted for braided lines, K&N, double Bubble , R&G rad protectors etc etc. I have no money for food............!

[AllanB]

Yoshi and Suzuki - is there anything better?

[TheDemonLord]

Yoshi and Suzuki - is there anything better?

I've heard rumors, but they are unsubstantiated at this time.

[insomnia01]

After clicking over 247,000km on the Blackbird I decided to give it a major makeover but didn't want to be without a bike so brought another Blackbird (2000 model) whilst in the meantime pulled down the other bike into a 1000 & 1 bits for powder coating etc. etc. Just so happened to be doing the C1KC when it wouldn't start half way through the event & had to have it collected by Biketranz in Plimmerton & delivered to the Waikato, while it was at the shop getting fixed ( stator & rectifier) I popped into Hamilton motorcycle's & there she was :drool::drool: 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 in RED :yeah: I was all over it like a boy in a candy store & within the hour it was mine, so 3 bikes later I have transferred over from 1 Blackbird to another all the good bits (powder coated rims,swingarm, Ohlins shock & Racetech front etc) to end up with heaps of good spares for the Honda. I have already done some part swaps on the ZX ( pipes, carbon fibre bits) & now have 2 AWESOME bikes to ride till my hearts content, so is this a mild form of Motorcycle addiction?

[Ulsterkiwi]

I have just realised that I probably have a mutated form of this condition. My wife has her own bike and I have been putting farkles on it. So a kind of addiction by proxy if you like. "hon, you would just LOVE this on your bike wouldn't you?" Her:"ok, if you think it would be useful...."

I do ride her bike occasionally as well, so get to enjoy the benefits from time to time.

Isn't it amazing the wee stories you tell yourself to justify things.......:facepalm:

[caspernz]

Three years!, I had my Busa for 2 rides before the suspension went to RT for RaceTech internals, mr Yoshi contacted for cans, Motormummy contacted for braided lines, K&N, double Bubble , R&G rad protectors etc etc. I have no money for food............!

Haha, I learned a long time ago that a little bit of restraint goes a long way...


Yoshi and Suzuki - is there anything better?


I've heard rumors, but they are unsubstantiated at this time.

The whole Yoshi thing I considered, but since I don't really need the extra power and the bit of weight loss a set of Yoshis would bring is irrelevant to me...nah I'll just stick with the stock dustbins. Easier come resale/trade-in time anyway to flick off a relatively unmolested bike.

[Gremlin]

Easier come resale/trade-in time anyway to flick off a relatively unmolested bike.
I find your lack of commitment disturbing :nono:

[TheDemonLord]

Haha, I learned a long time ago that a little bit of restraint goes a long way...





The whole Yoshi thing I considered, but since I don't really need the extra power and the bit of weight loss a set of Yoshis would bring is irrelevant to me...nah I'll just stick with the stock dustbins. Easier come resale/trade-in time anyway to flick off a relatively unmolested bike.

More Ponies - Meh, the Busa has got more than enough to scare my Tits off.
Weight Loss - Meh, Would get more value going on a Diet tbh

However

a Narrower profile (those Stock cans are Huge!)
a Deeper, nice bass note - Yes, Yes please.

I bumped into someone a wee while ago with some Yoshis on his '08 Bus, I nearly creamed myself when I head how deep the bike purred when the engine was running.

[caspernz]

I find your lack of commitment disturbing :nono:

To be fair Alan, my rehabilitation process is well advanced...:cool:


More Ponies - Meh, the Busa has got more than enough to scare my Tits off.
Weight Loss - Meh, Would get more value going on a Diet tbh

However

a Narrower profile (those Stock cans are Huge!)
a Deeper, nice bass note - Yes, Yes please.

I bumped into someone a wee while ago with some Yoshis on his '08 Bus, I nearly creamed myself when I head how deep the bike purred when the engine was running.

Yeah fair call, but the sound alone isn't enough motivation for me :crazy:

[SVboy]

Haha, I learned a long time ago that a little bit of restraint goes a long way...





The whole Yoshi thing I considered, but since I don't really need the extra power and the bit of weight loss a set of Yoshis would bring is irrelevant to me...nah I'll just stick with the stock dustbins. Easier come resale/trade-in time anyway to flick off a relatively unmolested bike.

Yes but, but, you know, bikes, bling. Resistance is futile. It's a Busa. Restraint doesn't come into except in officer infested territory......

[AllanB]

Yeah fair call, but the sound alone isn't enough motivation for me :crazy:

Man, you seriously need help!

[Big Dog]

Came across these looking for something else...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380944440699
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351767499920
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111451772502

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[AllanB]

Came across these looking for something else...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380944440699
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351767499920
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111451772502

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HA - it cracks me up when I arrive somewhere dressed in bike gear and order a coffee - I am often asked if it is 'to go' - If I had a cup holder I could get a takeaway!

[flashg]

HA - it cracks me up when I arrive somewhere dressed in bike gear and order a coffee - I am often asked if it is 'to go' - If I had a cup holder I could get a takeaway!
Funny indeed. I always ask for takeaway, as I like to sit outside and drink it. It stays hotter longer. Also easier to carry when wandering around looking at others bikes and chatting.

[Big Dog]

HA - it cracks me up when I arrive somewhere dressed in bike gear and order a coffee - I am often asked if it is 'to go' - If I had a cup holder I could get a takeaway!
Any of those would look ducking naff on a Ducats.
Have to get yourself a café racer to go.

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[nzspokes]

The whole Yoshi thing I considered, but since I don't really need the extra power and the bit of weight loss a set of Yoshis would bring is irrelevant to me...nah I'll just stick with the stock dustbins. Easier come resale/trade-in time anyway to flick off a relatively unmolested bike.

Best response I have heard to this. "So you dont bang your wife so she is in better condition for the next guy"

I dont own bikes to sell them and try to make my money back. I try to wear them out as quickly as possible:clap:.

[Pound]

The whole Yoshi thing I considered, but since I don't really need the extra power and the bit of weight loss a set of Yoshis would bring is irrelevant to me...nah I'll just stick with the stock dustbins. Easier come resale/trade-in time anyway to flick off a relatively unmolested bike.


Every single bike sounds (and looks) better with an aftermarket pipe.

Anybody disagree with this?

[Voltaire]

Every single bike sounds (and looks) better with an aftermarket pipe.

Anybody disagree with this?

Harley Davidsons

[Pound]

Harley Davidsons

I actually love the sound of a loud Harley (Although I would never own one).

[AllanB]

A HD with a deep meaty pipe sounds very nice and powerful.
The open 'wake-the-dead' ones most owners tend to run IMO sound like shit and give the image of HP being converted into noise.

[george formby]

Every single bike sounds (and looks) better with an aftermarket pipe.

Anybody disagree with this?

Once upon a time I would have debated it, but not now.

My TDM came with Kerkers which startled me first time I heard it running. I have grown to love it.

On a training course, the instructor commented that not only did he know exactly when I got on the throttle but he knew exactly how much throttle I was using. Guess he liked them, too.

[Voltaire]

A HD with a deep meaty pipe sounds very nice and powerful.
The open 'wake-the-dead' ones most owners tend to run IMO sound like shit and give the image of HP being converted into noise.


My Norton Commando sounds pretty good with stock pipes, and probably the best looking bike too, and least porky, and 60 MPG.
One day I'll get the roadster headers to replace the interstate ones :yes:
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/rednzep/IMAG2801_zpsfmjjhquk.jpg

[caspernz]

Best response I have heard to this. "So you dont bang your wife so she is in better condition for the next guy"

I dont own bikes to sell them and try to make my money back. I try to wear them out as quickly as possible:clap:.

Interesting analogy, though I see no tangible need to change the cans on my Busa. Each to their own I suppose. Don't need the extra power or noise, and the weight loss is no biggie.

Normally don't run bikes until they're worn out, so my approach works for me :laugh::laugh:

[old slider]

My Norton Commando sounds pretty good with stock pipes, and probably the best looking bike too, and least porky, and 60 MPG.
One day I'll get the roadster headers to replace the interstate ones :yes:
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p235/rednzep/IMAG2801_zpsfmjjhquk.jpg



That is certainly one very nice looking ride and simply exudes character.

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[AllanB]

A very nice Norton indeed. The lines look 'right'.


I have often wondered if the young guys who got into bikes say a decade ago consider the racer replica lines 'right' and the nakeds 'odd'.

[old slider]

A very nice Norton indeed. The lines look 'right'.


I have often wondered if the young guys who got into bikes say a decade ago consider the racer replica lines 'right' and the nakeds 'odd'.


Quite possibly, its much easier with Mustangs, the 1971 boss 351 is my dream car, but their latest production 2 door 5 litre looks and sounds bloody nice.

ps sorry for mentioning cars on KB.

[Voltaire]

A very nice Norton indeed. The lines look 'right'.


I have often wondered if the young guys who got into bikes say a decade ago consider the racer replica lines 'right' and the nakeds 'odd'.

They do " look right" however by later riding standards the footpegs are too far forward and the tank is only 12 litres.
For me a motorcycle really has to have spoked wheels, an good looking engine/gearbox, and that late 60's Bonneville/CB 750/4 styling.
Next Gen probably prefers fully faired in bikes but the trend to cafes and bobbers tends to suggest thats changing too.

I was living in Sydney in 1986 and Ducati brought out their new model.
It was probably the most horrible bike I had ever seen.
http://www.ducati.com/cms-web/fs//img/Heritage/Modelli/Heritage_Mod_A1988-90_906-PASO_01_634x357.jpg/Heritage_Mod_A1988-90_906-PASO_01_634x357_634x357.jpg
Prices for them these days are about 5K which tends to suggest I was not the only one.
Take the fairing off and looks like a load of school chair frames welded together.
http://www.ducati.com/cms-web/fs//img/Heritage/Modelli/Heritage_Mod_A1986-88_750-Paso_01_nuda_634x357.jpg/Heritage_Mod_A1986-88_750-Paso_01_nuda_634x357_634x357.jpg
Try making a 'naked' out of that.

[Grumph]

$5k is about right - you can make a profit breaking one at that price.
There's probably been more Ducati specials built using Pusso bits than any other source.
Probably worth grabbing a straight one and hiding it - it may well be the last survivor outside the factory...

[Blackbird]

They do " look right" however by later riding standards the footpegs are too far forward and the tank is only 12 litres.
For me a motorcycle really has to have spoked wheels, an good looking engine/gearbox, and that late 60's Bonneville/CB 750/4 styling.
Next Gen probably prefers fully faired in bikes but the trend to cafes and bobbers tends to suggest that's changing too.


I'm not sure whether it's a generational thing or based on age and other factors regarding faired bikes. It's a personal thing but by and large, there's a "sameness" around faired bikes where it takes an exceptional bit of styling for one to stand out from another. The other thing is that these days, I'm less interested in riding fast than riding well (although the two aren't mutually exclusive :innocent: ) so an unfaired bike with a bit of wind in the face is fine by me. I also think nostalgia plays a subtle role in my case. Even without rose-tinted glasses, they were great days in my youth with a pre-unit Tiger 100 as my only form of transport. It's unarguable that my GSX-S 1000 is a great bike, yet why do I still lust after a 1200 T120 Bonnie? Who knows what the next 12 months will bring (subject to Executive Permission of course :laugh: )