Recent content by platkeyboy

I KNEW that headlight reminded me of something from the movies! I was thinking maybe the head of one of the aliens from the Aliens movies, but you hit it right on the head(light)! This bike is awesome--the tires and wheels are my favorite part. Those full-size Harley wheels are pretty cool...

Sorry, no wreck--just a guy who has no idea what he's selling, no idea what clubman bars are made for, and who says awesome things like, "Y'all buckle up--I ain't gonna," "I ride hard and the bike ride hard," and "Unlike some people who just have a video of the bike running....I'm-a do that...

Mediocre video of ok bike, that you may find mildly amusing Mediocre video of an ok bike, that you may find mildly amusing. But you better buckle up, 'cause he ain't.

That one probably went through his shop around the same time he was going through the whole Sandra Bullock thing. What a jerk. Disturbed individuals are very driven sometimes, and sometimes they're very creative--but still messed up in the head, and I think ol' Sandra found out the hard...

Gee tadd, why do you always have to play the rice card? Haha

Diversity in machinery is good, diversity in innovation and customization is great, diversity in personalities is also nice...unless that person has a superiority complex. As with most subcultures, the most visible and vocal (and usually the dumbest) part of a group ends up being the poster...

It really is amazing. The XS in my avatar (now sold :( ) was picked up for under $1000, and with a bit of wrenching, painting, and some minor parts, it was on the road. I suppose everything is relative (meaning maybe I would own one if I was a millionaire), but I can't see myself having...

Exactly, and that's part of the reason I would prefer an older Harley to a newer one. Pragmatically speaking, I see know reason to buy a new Sportster 1200, when the last ironhead sportster had about the same horsepower and (in my opinion) sounded better. Aside: I ultimately would like to...

Bike is listed on fleaBay as well, so if anyone was interested, and thinks he can get it for a better price there, have a go (no reserve)...

I guess I just don't see as much of a difference, other than in name only. S&S started by making parts for the "home mechanic" who was working on a Harley engine, then came Harley-architecture crate engines, and that's basically all they still do. Take a look at their current product...

In Pennsylvania, the "hardcore" Harley guys (people whose entire identity is wrapped up in their motorcycle) won't wave to another biker unless they suspect that it may be a Harley. The funny thing is, it's getting harder and harder to tell if an oncoming bike is a Harley nowadays--but they...

I've been struggling with the Harley stigma for years now, mostly because I like the 45 degree air-cooled v-twin and pushrod simplicity. I have come to the conclusion that the biggest rebel among Harley riders, is the man who really loves the machines, sees the yuppy/poser owners and the...

Very cool find(s). I am just as jealous of your climate though. In PA, if those bikes were sitting exposed in someone's backyard for more than a couple years, they would look like someone just brought them up from the Titanic wreckage. yoi

~~BUMP~~ In need of a good home: One 1981 Yamaha XS650. Runs well and is garage-trained. Even comes with fuel in the tank, haha. Seriously, this is ready to ride, but could even be the basis of a more radical project. Either way... OFFERS?

I think you misunderstood. What Bonez means is that it would be a good idea for you to give some indication of what you're looking for. You've been pretty vague thus far. Do you want stock? Certain years? Something that's already been hardtailed? A bike that might run, if it wasn't in 10...