The Official Michigan Thread

[Stone]

Since there seems to be a shit ton of Michigan (and the surrounding area) members maybe we should just have a thread for everyone. That being said, post an update on your ride, the beer your drinking, local deals, how much you hate the snow, a quick hello if your new and whatever else you want. Commence madness...

 

[SangreDeDios]

ok i guess im next.
im in detroit, right smack in the middle of it.
here is what i'm working on. Click on the links if you'd like to check out the threads.

78 brat

81 hardtail "Spare Parts" build

And i have a bone stock 76 thats more of a daily rider (until i decide to chop it up

I dont drink, and i dont really mind the snow. In fact im planning on having some fun in the snow on my 76 this winter. maybe.

we michiganders should have a meet when it gets nicer out, would be cool.

 

[durgam_K]

Hey, Im in Lansing, and working in Haslett. Ive just gotten around to winterizing my scoots. Heers my current project, in a half-ass mock up form. Stock 72 frame, 81 motor, 96 katana Front. Ive got some new bits since the pic was taken.

And my daily rider. My 83 CB1100F. Its comfy, sweet, and oh yeah, and retarded fast....

Im not a huge fan of winter, but I enjoy it non the less. My 7 year old loves it, my Boxer, hates it. So Im' in it regardless. Might as well enjoy it!!! Ill be hard at work on the 650 cafe build in the garage all snowy winter long. Its about time to fire up the furnace too!!!

Oh yeah, Im a big fan of michigan Brewery co, beers. I frequent the downtown Lansing pub. I have since found another bar that serves that exclusively. SWEEEEETT.

 

[Stone]

damn i made the thread and didnt even post shit. Im around east lansing most days, i drink whatever beer someone else is puttin in my hand and only the dirt bikes run, the 650s are waiting on parts, paint, time, money...the usual.

 

[durgam_K]

I didnt even fire up my KX this summer. Oh well, my boy put in lots of time on his CRF50 though. He is getting faster every day. Little Shit

 

[Stone]

damn i miss my 50 haha, i try and jump on the bike when im feeling able

 

[pa23driver]

I live in traverse city - alot of breweries around here and lately i've been liking the stout variety.

Bike is in pieces, gonna start polishing the aluminum (ports, engine covers and forks) this week. Waiting on the frame to get back from powder coating and a gasket set (and various other parts) to come in from Mikes to reassemble the engine. bike should be road worthy by the end of december, just in time to enjoy all the lovely lake effect snow we get up here.

 

[Stone]

haha maybe you should keep those knobbies on then!

 

[rawxs]

I'm in Brighton/Howell area.
I ride these:
Vs1400 Intruder


DRZ400SM (supermoto)


VS800 Intruder


work on this:


there is one more frame I'm making plans for and a 1400 motor that can end up in it. rawxs

 

[DetroitMuscle07]

What's up fellas! I'm in Florida now but Detroit raised. The old man is having prostate surgery in early December so Im making a visit back to Sterling Heights. I'd love to see some of these bad ass bikes while I'm up there! I guess I could ride mine up, but economy class on Delta airlines is faster and easier on the ole back and ass. Anyone around the Detroit metropolitan area want to get together and talk about titties, beer and bikes while Im up there?

 

[Stone]

beer...titties....how do i say no? but im not sure if your gonna find me on a bike in December...

 

[XS-IVE Habit]

Not a Michigan rider (Blue Ridge Mountains NC) but thanks for your excellent bikes. 1975 Yamaha XS650B original condition from Saginaw. Thanks for not letting them touch that damn salt boys.

 

[XS-IVE Habit]

I'm in Brighton/Howell area.
I ride these:
Vs1400 Intruder


DRZ400SM (supermoto)


VS800 Intruder


work on this:


there is one more frame I'm making plans for and a 1400 motor that can end up in it. rawxs

Nice bikes man, quick question are those AVON distancias on that DRZ 400?

 

[pa23driver]

Not a Michigan rider (Blue Ridge Mountains NC) but thanks for your excellent bikes. 1975 Yamaha XS650B original condition from Saginaw. Thanks for not letting them touch that damn salt boys.

i had a bike ruined by salt transporting it back home to michigan when i was stationed in NC.

I used to drive the Blue Ridge Mt. Parkway driving home on leave, beautiful area, always wanted to take a bike through it.

 

[XS-IVE Habit]

Parkway on the bike is unbelievable. NO trucks or cars attempting to kill you, and it provides quite the backdrop for the big twin.

 

[rawxs]

Finally got my internet working again ( AT &T is useless) , and yes those are AVON distancias. rawxs

 

[Stone]

only says its 44 outside but it feels a hell of alot colder...i refuse to let riding season end haha i still hoped on the 100 and went around the property

 

[curt698]

I'm north of the Palace of Auburn Hills about 10 miles. 71 XS. Non-drinker. Put my bike up for the winter and this spring I have to figure out the pilot jets.

 

[pa23driver]

10 miles north of the palace eh? i lived in Holly for about 6 years

 

[cowboy3669]

Grand Haven area here. Retired from drinking years ago. would like to put fuel injection on my on going project.