The Official Michigan Thread

[Ivan DeSlayer]

This is the recent acquire. I have a 86 Interceptor that I normally ride that is currently in paint jail though.

 

[Stone Hands]

Stone Hands here! Born and raised in Detroit. Downriver area. Living in Jackson Mich now. Snow is ok but sucks to drive in. I have a 1972 XS2 my first street bike I ever owned. A restored Norton 850 Commando and a Harley Road Glide. Will send pics. Selling the Norton. Drink any beer but Stroh's, Kettle One and Grey Goose. Like MGD, PBR's, Sam Adams and Killians.

 

[deadchef]

how did i miss this thread?!

 

[livingdeadmc]

Ditto.

My shop JumpStreet Customs is in webberville. Anyone on here is more than welcome to come by and use what I have available.

 

[hmusket]

A heads up for anybody near Bay City that's looking for a bike: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982...6?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item461270ee26#v4-42

 

[deadchef]

A heads up for anybody near Bay City that's looking for a bike: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982...6?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item461270ee26#v4-42

good lord, almost seems too good to be true...

 

[livingdeadmc]

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?

I'm in hit me up 517-580-2581 I'm about 45 mins from Detroit

 

[half wit]

Gladwin area.

 

[RockingThePartyDJ]

I am a Michigander at heart, Born and raised in Menominee, yes a Yooper for the first 18 years then lived away for 10 years thanks to the military for 6 years (Navy), and a job supporting the military afterwards for 4 years, then lived in Livonia and Plymouth for a total of 10 years, then back to menominee for 5 years, then have been in Wisconsin for 5 years but may be moving back to Menominee later this year.

So I consider myself a Michigander! I hope I count lol

I have 7 XS's in all but most are diassembled basket cases basically except my complete 75 (restoration candidate) and my 77 which is missing the tank, fenders n electrical LOL

 

[Slimscycle]

I'll chime in..

I'm in Battle Creek, Mi.
Building a few xs bobbers. And a brat tracker in the works as well.
My wife and I decided to open a vintage repair/ service shop. and we will never look back! Love these old bikes.

 

[livingdeadmc]

I always forget about this thread lol. May 3rd is hammer in hands open house. Super good time. JumpStreets new xs will be there. (sans paint unfortunately) I should have my Harley and my wife's chopper there as well. Bonfire/party at my shop afterwards if anyone wants to roll out.

 

[shawn00sa]

Michigan here.....Where is this open house?

Slim...Same goes for your shop. I'd love to swing by.

 

[Slimscycle]

Shawn, 3050 W michigan ave, Battle creek Mi. Shops still in the works.. but growing.

 

[livingdeadmc]

Hammer in hand show is in St Johns

 

[grepper]

I'll try to ride out to Hammer In Hand's open house again. Probably on my Red Bobber.

Don't forget the Best Show of every summer, the Gilmore Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet

I never miss it!

 

[shawn00sa]

Lots of xs's at these events?

 

[livingdeadmc]

Lots of xs's at these events?

No. Not at all, but good times for sure.

 

[grepper]

No. Not at all, but good times for sure.

Last year I saw a few. Pics from 2013 show

My Red Rocket and my friend Dave's Tracker

Cool Chopper

75

76

78 or 79 special

72

I'll be doing the ride for the first time on Saturday http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/events.php?s=pre-show-vintage-motorcycle-ride this year.

And of course the show http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/events.php?s=vintage-motorcycle-show-swap-meet

My wife will be with me, one of us will be on the Red Rocket and the other on the Greed Goddess.

She might be riding the rocket, she road it for the first time about a month ago and she LOVES it.

 

[grepper]

Just posting an event here..

All Clubs Day in Stockbridge MI, Sept. 21 2014. http://allclubsdaystockbridge.yolasite.com/

I've been to the spring ride, but always had something going on for the fall show. Looking forward to it this year. I'll be riding a CB750 K5 (a work in progress, still primer grey tank and covers), and my wife will be riding a 78 xs650 Standard (Spruce Green).

 

[jonboy-xsbobber]

Ionia mi
Have 2 81 xs specials one getting ready for a custom frame
And the other already chopped I also have a 08 1200 nightster
We should set up a michigan xs ride