Prius Owners and Motorcycles

I used to ride a BME r1200c a lot. Since meeting my fiancee I haven't used it and I'll probably sell it this year.

 

You forgot "Used to ride, but no longer do for whatever reason."

Nate

 

Honda Deauville 650 for leasure.

Piaggio Liberty 50 4 stroke for commuting.

 

Yep, XT500 for me.

 

Don't own a Prius yet, so I won't vote, but have a Katana 750. Thinking about selling it after getting the Prius. Don't wanna be a gas hog (40 mpg).

 

Yes

98 Honda CBR900RR

2004 Prius Package #9


Michael

 

I didn't vote because I don't own a Prius. But since I frequent here a lot,I thought I would put in my 2 cents worth, :lol: . I have a 1982 Honda CBX. Those of you into bikes will know that this has an in-line 6 cylinder. I boought it in 1990 with 5K on it. Since I don't have a lot of time some years,it only has just over 8K on it now. Maybe a good investment, . Always had Honda's and I would say that these bikes ( CBX's ) are my favs.

 

Okay, I just can't resist this one...

I don't currently own a bike, but I've had 3 in the recent past:

- Honda VT-500 (what I got my endorsement with)
- BMW K100RS
- Honda ST1100

Of the three I loved the ST the most. Reliable, stable, got ~45mpg.

I sold it when a guy I work with witnessed a hellish motorcycle accident (he's a Harley rider). A 17-year old ran a stop sign and broadsided the lead bike of the pack he was riding in. Killed the driver; severly maimed his passenger. I sold the bike soon after. I had some near misses, too.

 

1967 - 250cc Suzuki - demolished from off road use
1968 - 650 Triumph Bonneville - stolen in 1970, chased the guy in my1969 Volkswagen bug, never had a prayer of catching him.
1982 - 750 Yamaha Virago, first around the country bike ride.
1997 - 1995 Harley 1200 Sportster, several cross country solos, still have the same bike.

 

Currently 1978 FLH Harley 1200 and 2005 yamaha roadstar 1700
my wife has a 1998 honda 250 rebel

 

Sorry and a 2006 prius and a 50cc pocket bike and suzuki 100 year OLD

 

I see way to many accidents around here and knew a teacher who was certified and did teach a motorcycle saftey class. All I can say is "crotch rockets".

at least the one that hit the back of my mom's car was. She likes to tell the story repeatedly.


For those that ride here, what kind of saftey gear are you all using?

 

Whether you like cycles or not, I suspect you'll get a kick out of this Top Gear segment on the Ariel Atom.

I've never been interested in riding a motorcyle, myself, but I found this report both hilarious and rather cool. If I were tempted to drive at top speeds, I think this is the way I'd like to do it.

 

I always rode wearing what I would want to have on if I dropped the bike.

Which maybe explains why I don't ride anymore.

 

"Recovering motorcyclist" wasn't an option in the poll.

I had an 85 Yamaha FJ 1100 until my mentor suggested that I quit. My wife never nagged me, but hearing him say it had an effect on me. I still love bikes and would still love to ride one, but I have a wife and daughter, and my choice is not to ride. It is a highly personal choice, though.