Cool motorcycles

Gromitspapa · 01-20-2005, 12:24 AM

I'll start with an image of the same model I currently have, a BMW R1100S:

This is considered by many to be the most beautiful sportbike made, the MV Agusta F4:

Gromitspapa · 01-20-2005, 12:27 AM

The Norton name will return with this:

The Vincent with this:

xoxoxoBruce · 01-20-2005, 04:28 AM

It's not a shadow or lightning but I'll take it.

Quote:

Oh says Red Molly to James "That's a fine motorbike.
A girl could feel special on any such like"
Says James to Red Molly "My hat's off to you
It's a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952.
And I've seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favourite colour scheme"
And he pulled her on behind and down to Boxhill they did ride

Oh says James to Red Molly "Here's a ring for your right hand
But I'll tell you in earnest I'm a dangerous man.
For I've fought with the law since I was seventeen,
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine.
Now I'm 21 years, I might make 22
And I don't mind dying, but for the love of you.
And if fate should break my stride
Then I'll give you my Vincent to ride"

"Come down, come down, Red Molly" called Sergeant McRae
"For they've taken young James Adie for armed robbery.
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside.
Oh come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside"
When she came to the hospital, there wasn't much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
He said "I'll give you my Vincent to ride"

Says James "In my opinion, there's nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl.
Now Nortons and Indians and Greeves won't do,
Ah, they don't have a soul like a Vincent 52"
Oh he reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys
Said "I've got no further use for these.
I see angels on Ariels in leather and chrome,
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home"
And he gave her one last kiss and died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride.

Forgot to mention the artist - Richard Thompson

Griff · 01-20-2005, 06:02 AM

I saw Ralph Stanley perform that last year.

Gromitspapa · 01-20-2005, 11:16 AM

Here's the real deal Vincent Black Shadow:

And a great link full of Vincent photos:

http://www.thevincent.com/vinmodel.htm

This is a famous photo of Rollie Free breaking the 150-mph mark on a Black Lightning in 1948:

xoxoxoBruce · 01-20-2005, 09:49 PM

Great link Gromits.
The only Shadow I ever saw in person, outside a museum, was at Laconia about 1971.
It was being ridden by a girl with red hair and black leather (with no silver findings) from head to toe.
Just under 6’, maybe 160 lbs and at least 20 years worth of fantasy fuel.

elf · 01-21-2005, 12:52 PM

mmmm, motortoys... I like ye olde Harleys.... my fave:

<img src="http://a1276.g.akamai.net/7/1276/734/2d1f5d1fa3b11e/www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2005/images/gallery/g_dyFXDWG_s_dom_c08_s1.jpg">

Dynah Wide Glide...

jaguar · 01-21-2005, 05:01 PM

One more year till I can legally ride my new toy, Ducati S4R.
Monster looks. 996cc superbike engine. 83,4 kW - 113 HP @ 8750 rpm. 193kg.
Been saving for this for a while.

zippyt · 01-21-2005, 05:40 PM

Slick ride there Jag , but red wheels ???? Oh well , to each his own .

GP, that new Notron gives me WOOD !!!!!!! Oh and the Vincent as well !!!!!!

Gromitspapa · 01-21-2005, 10:20 PM

That's a hellova bike, jaguar! I've heard nothing but good things about the S4R.

You've reminded of some upcoming Ducatis that are as pretty as they get; retro tributes to some of their classics from the 70's.

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2005/s...y=sportclassic

Elspode · 01-22-2005, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

It's not a shadow or lightning but I'll take it.

Forgot to mention the artist - Richard Thompson

One of my very favorite artists, whom I have seen perform that incredibly fine piece of songwriting three different times, now.

jaguar · 01-22-2005, 04:34 PM

I'm tossing it up at the moment. I do love the grey/red, and with nice new jet black tires the arse of the thing is quite a sight indeed. However there is a very, very nice blue version with a white stripe and white wheels which is gorgeous too....Basically it comes down to whether I buy one off a guy I know in Switzerland who wants to sell one, price is reasonable and there's some nice mods as well, or whether I buy it new which gives me the blue/white option. Either way I'm going to get screwed nice and hard on insurance.

Considering I'm in london it's not really an in-town bike, it really bites and complains at low speed and the clutch weighs a ton but once you open it up...damn...too much fun to resist by half.

zippyt · 01-22-2005, 08:49 PM

DAMN GP !!!!! I just made a sticky mess on my key board !!!!!!

I LOVE the frames on those Ducati's !!! The first one is Verry cool !! The second , its ok , but the third one , shit i may need to get a second morgage on my house , THAT bike is SHARP !!!!!!!

xoxoxoBruce · 01-22-2005, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

One of my very favorite artists, whom I have seen perform that incredibly fine piece of songwriting three different times, now.

Agreed. Shoot out the lights.

Gromitspapa · 01-23-2005, 01:25 AM

I found a good image of the one I'd like to get. I test rode on of these, and it sounds as good as it looks. It's an MV Agusta Brutale S:

There might still be $50 raffle tickets available for one, out of 500 total...

01-20-2005, 12:24 AM	#1
Gromitspapa Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 377	Cool motorcycles I'll start with an image of the same model I currently have, a BMW R1100S: This is considered by many to be the most beautiful sportbike made, the MV Agusta F4:

01-20-2005, 06:02 AM	#4
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I saw Ralph Stanley perform that last year. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-20-2005, 11:16 AM	#5
Gromitspapa Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 377	Here's the real deal Vincent Black Shadow: And a great link full of Vincent photos: http://www.thevincent.com/vinmodel.htm This is a famous photo of Rollie Free breaking the 150-mph mark on a Black Lightning in 1948: Last edited by Gromitspapa; 01-20-2005 at 10:50 PM.

01-20-2005, 09:49 PM	#6
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Great link Gromits. The only Shadow I ever saw in person, outside a museum, was at Laconia about 1971. It was being ridden by a girl with red hair and black leather (with no silver findings) from head to toe. Just under 6’, maybe 160 lbs and at least 20 years worth of fantasy fuel. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-21-2005, 05:01 PM	#8
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	One more year till I can legally ride my new toy, Ducati S4R. Monster looks. 996cc superbike engine. 83,4 kW - 113 HP @ 8750 rpm. 193kg. Been saving for this for a while. Attached Images __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

01-20-2005, 12:27 AM	#2
Gromitspapa Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 377	The Norton name will return with this: The Vincent with this:

01-21-2005, 12:52 PM	#7
elf Yay! We're Dooomed! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mostly: New York. Most Recently: New Jersey. Currently: Colorado Posts: 214	mmmm, motortoys... I like ye olde Harleys.... my fave: <img src="http://a1276.g.akamai.net/7/1276/734/2d1f5d1fa3b11e/www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2005/images/gallery/g_dyFXDWG_s_dom_c08_s1.jpg"> Dynah Wide Glide...

01-21-2005, 05:40 PM	#9
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Slick ride there Jag , but red wheels ???? Oh well , to each his own . GP, that new Notron gives me WOOD !!!!!!! Oh and the Vincent as well !!!!!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

01-21-2005, 10:20 PM	#10
Gromitspapa Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 377	That's a hellova bike, jaguar! I've heard nothing but good things about the S4R. You've reminded of some upcoming Ducatis that are as pretty as they get; retro tributes to some of their classics from the 70's. http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2005/s...y=sportclassic

01-22-2005, 04:34 PM	#12
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	I'm tossing it up at the moment. I do love the grey/red, and with nice new jet black tires the arse of the thing is quite a sight indeed. However there is a very, very nice blue version with a white stripe and white wheels which is gorgeous too....Basically it comes down to whether I buy one off a guy I know in Switzerland who wants to sell one, price is reasonable and there's some nice mods as well, or whether I buy it new which gives me the blue/white option. Either way I'm going to get screwed nice and hard on insurance. Considering I'm in london it's not really an in-town bike, it really bites and complains at low speed and the clutch weighs a ton but once you open it up...damn...too much fun to resist by half. Attached Images __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain Last edited by jaguar; 01-22-2005 at 04:37 PM.

01-22-2005, 08:49 PM	#13
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	DAMN GP !!!!! I just made a sticky mess on my key board !!!!!! I LOVE the frames on those Ducati's !!! The first one is Verry cool !! The second , its ok , but the third one , shit i may need to get a second morgage on my house , THAT bike is SHARP !!!!!!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

01-23-2005, 01:25 AM	#15
Gromitspapa Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 377	I found a good image of the one I'd like to get. I test rode on of these, and it sounds as good as it looks. It's an MV Agusta Brutale S: There might still be $50 raffle tickets available for one, out of 500 total...

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