Can we get a ride going? [Archive]

criticalerror

05-04-2007, 08:43 AM

i see how it is... forget we were even e friends

LoL :eek3: Not at all man! I'll be on the next THC ride .. don't worry! I gotta try and convert a few more rice burners!

My boys keep asking "Can't you find any cruiser rides for us?". The truth is that it doesnt seem as easy getting "in" with a cruiser group without it being the bandidos or something. Speed bikes like to ride ... i like to ride ... what the hell. BUT taking a longer ride at slower speeds would be nice as well.

Sunday after 1 would be good. EVERYONE is welcome. We can meet on the North side of town (Spring) and ride to Yankees Tavern. It's a cruiser friendsly bar/restraunt in Carlos Texas. Here is their website that has their address http://www.yankeestavern.com/ . Also, here is a map from Spring http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl&q= . Its about an hour to hour 1/2 ride. We would take either 2920 or 1488 over to 1774.

Tell me what you guys think.

BigComfy

05-04-2007, 09:14 AM

twtex.com

IAHKAT

05-04-2007, 10:07 AM

I am good with it as long as the rain stays away.

Where is everyone going to meet in Spring?

I am close to 2920 & Kykendahl but can meet up anywhere in the area.

falxzzr

05-04-2007, 10:26 AM

I want to get a cruiser to go along with the beast.

criticalerror

05-04-2007, 10:33 AM

We could meet in that big Krogers parking lot at Spring Cypress and I45 (northbound side). 1:30 meet time 2pm kickstands up?

IAHKAT

05-04-2007, 11:42 AM

We could meet in that big Krogers parking lot at Spring Cypress and I45 (northbound side). 1:30 meet time 2pm kickstands up?

:thumbsup:
Sounds like a plan.

criticalerror

05-04-2007, 02:11 PM

I want to get a cruiser to go along with the beast.

Bring the beast! The more the merrier ...

BikerBabe

05-04-2007, 03:59 PM

Don't know what part of town you are on, but we get out and about every chance we get; however, we usually head South, i.e., Noah's Ark for breakfast, Murphy's, Cruisers, sometimes Woody's in Galveston, sometimes towards Angleton or Alvin.

The ride to Yankee Tavern is fun, but for us because we live on the SE side of Houston, it requires too much highway to get to the fun FM roads to get their.

As a matter of fact, we are heading to Beeville tomorrow morning, staying the night and heading back Sunday morning. After the past two weeks I've had, I certainly need to get away!!!

PS: Enjoy y'alls ride this weekend -- I know I will.

Azylum

05-04-2007, 10:08 PM

hey dot, when are me, you, jeff and donald gonna go for a ride?

criticalerror

05-05-2007, 11:34 AM

BikerBabe

05-07-2007, 08:57 AM

hey dot, when are me, you, jeff and donald gonna go for a ride?

Hi Mike. We recently got custody of our youngest granddaughter so our ride time has to be well planned in advance so we can make arrangements for Shay. For the time being, gone are the days of "let's hop on the Harley and cruize." Fortunately, it has worked out that her other grandmother was able to take her this weekend because we had been planning the "Second Annual Tribute to Zunlisted" Beeville ride for well over a month.

BikerBabe

05-07-2007, 08:59 AM

^^^^^ how about Sunday at 1:30?

Hey BikerBabe we should try a southside ride next weekend. I'll ride to Montana! But seriously we should try and plan a southside ride .. Kema is always a nice ride ..

See my comment to Azylum above. Unfortunately, we won't be able to make it out on the Harley this coming weekend. :crying: No worries though, I'm sure we will get a chance to get together with some of y'all in the near future.

criticalerror

05-07-2007, 10:36 AM

Pictures from Sunday's ride. Wish I had taken more (didnt take any at Yankees). Will get more pics on the next ride :icon_thum

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BikerBabe

05-07-2007, 11:42 AM

AWESOME Pics -- thanks for sharing criticalerror!!!

Mrs. ~T~

05-07-2007, 11:43 AM

looks like a great turn out!!

Brena23

05-07-2007, 11:46 AM

I miss my cruiser sometimes :eh:

MagnaMan

05-07-2007, 12:13 PM

I miss my cruiser sometimes :eh:
You had more than a cruiser... You had a tire squealin', corner lovin', rocket that happened to look like a cruiser. :keke:

criticalerror

05-07-2007, 03:03 PM

AWESOME Pics -- thanks for sharing criticalerror!!!

Thanks, it was a lot of fun! We had 2 Dyna Lowriders and 3 M109Rs. 5 Bikes +1up was a good ride. It's cool meeting new people and seeing what they've done to their rides.

Those M109Rs are some sweet looking rides.

stlal

05-07-2007, 03:06 PM

Shoot me a pm next time yall ride...im down

BikerBabe

05-07-2007, 03:58 PM

Thanks, it was a lot of fun! We had 2 Dyna Lowriders and 3 M109Rs. 5 Bikes +1up was a good ride. It's cool meeting new people and seeing what they've done to their rides.

Those M109Rs are some sweet looking rides.

I noticed the two Dyna Lowriders right off the bat. If I was going to go back to riding solo, that would be the bike I'd seriously look at getting. While I can ride the Ultra solo, it's just too much bike with hubby on the back. I can sure tell when I have that extra 215 lbs. back there -- just too much for in town. You can bet on the next long trip, hubby will be my passenger.

criticalerror

05-07-2007, 04:28 PM

I noticed the two Dyna Lowriders right off the bat. If I was going to go back to riding solo, that would be the bike I'd seriously look at getting. While I can ride the Ultra solo, it's just too much bike with hubby on the back. I can sure tell when I have that extra 215 lbs. back there -- just too much for in town. You can bet on the next long trip, hubby will be my passenger.

Thats cool. My wife still isnt comfortable enough to do long rides but we are working on it.

The Lowrider is a perfect fit for me. I'm a pretty small guy and the Lowrider has a VERY low center of gravity. It basically holds itself up and corners really nice. My buddy in the pictures has the other Lowrider which is a 2002 (1 year older then mine) and after riding it a few times I knew I had to have my own. My baby fits me perfect and I love her. I still drool over road king customes but I try not to let her see ;) .

IAHKAT

05-08-2007, 05:43 AM

It was a great ride. Thanks for hosting it critical! We will all have to get together again to finish out the east side of 45 run soon...:icon_thum

criticalerror

05-08-2007, 08:49 AM

It was a great ride. Thanks for hosting it critical! We will all have to get together again to finish out the east side of 45 run soon...:icon_thum

Thanks for coming along and bringing the other 109Rs .. we had a great time. I'm not sure what my pns are for this weekend yet. Probably going to try and get some golf in and some local riding. I was thinking about planning another ride for May 19th or 20th (sat or sun). I really enjoyed that short stretch we took through the national forest and thought maybe we could do some more of that and then finish through Cleveland.

BikerBabe

05-08-2007, 09:02 AM

Thats cool. My wife still isnt comfortable enough to do long rides but we are working on it.

Primary reason I gave up riding solo were the long trips. We wanted to do more trips strictly on the bikes and the cross-winds just beat the living daylights out of me. I'm not short (5'7"), have long legs, but I'm not a "built" lady. I told hubby I'd have to work out seriously with free weights to get to where I could take a trip to Big Bend on the bike. So, after 8 months, I was able to talk hubby into trading in his custom Fatboy for the Ultra and I sold my Honda Shadow Spirit 1100. I love the Ultra. It's an incredibly comfortable and balanced machine. I took it out solo on Good Friday and had a blast with that big boy. Had no problems whatsoever with the weight until I added hubby to the equation!!! :laughing6

blkbeaz28

05-08-2007, 06:04 PM

Cool pictures! i will have to join you guys next time!

Azylum

05-08-2007, 08:52 PM

godDAMN that M109 is a sexy bike!

Brena23

05-08-2007, 08:53 PM

You had more than a cruiser... You had a tire squealin', corner lovin', rocket that happened to look like a cruiser. :keke:

I know this now... Was not aware it was capable of that when I had it though :icon_thum

Azylum

05-10-2007, 01:38 AM

BikerBabe

05-10-2007, 03:43 PM

u tellin me you make Jeff ride bitch? WTF?!!! no way in hell Melissa is gonna tote ME around, especially on MY BIKE!!:laughing6 :laughing6 :laughing6

He's already been my "bitch" twice now. :icon_bigg On your bike, no flippin way!!! The seat is definitely too little even for me!!!

criticalerror

05-11-2007, 04:07 PM

damn starter on my bike went out on me Tuesday (at least I hope thats the problem). Had a guy from the helpdesk help me push start it so i could go home after work. Working on it myself this weekend so hopefully i'll be back on 2 wheels before next weekend. I was pissed to say the least. I bought a damn 2003 Harley cause I was sick of kick starts and now this. I need a damn Gremlin bell!

Azylum

05-14-2007, 01:26 AM

He's already been my "bitch" twice now. :icon_bigg On your bike, no flippin way!!! The seat is definitely too little even for me!!!

if yoiu cant hang thats all you gots ta say.:laughing6

j/k. now that donald has his bike, we all GOTTA go riding!!!:nod: :nod: :nod:

ownage

05-14-2007, 02:20 AM

I have riding with a few groups on here and dont mind riding with speed bikes but can't we get a dang cruiser ride together? Anyone interested? Lets plan it out and do some cruising this weekend!

no, you can not get a ride going. i'm sorry.

jimmy"zx6

05-14-2007, 05:35 AM

no, you can not get a ride going. i'm sorry.
:laughing6

criticalerror

05-14-2007, 08:29 AM

no, you can not get a ride going. i'm sorry.

only 1 week 2 late but thanks ..

BikerBabe

05-14-2007, 10:54 AM

I need a damn Gremlin bell!

Most definitely!!!

Azylum

05-15-2007, 12:04 AM

so do i.

ownage

05-15-2007, 12:05 AM

only 1 week 2 late but thanks ..

wow no humoUr! is that a cruiser i see?

BikerBabe

05-15-2007, 09:03 AM

so do i.

Well, I'm gonna have to see if I can remedy that for ya there Mike!!!

blackie

05-15-2007, 10:17 AM

damn i mised it! i wanna cruise with you guys somtime, lemme know when this happens again, thanks.

Tango1300

05-15-2007, 02:31 PM

Every Sunday between 9-10 am I have a gathering of riders both cruisers and sportbike that meet here at the dealership. We all get together and pick a place for lunch. On the average about 20 bikes and one weekend was as many as 32 riders!

Let me know! The more the Louder!!

blackie

05-15-2007, 11:07 PM

what dealership where?

IAHKAT

05-16-2007, 08:49 AM

Looking at his profile I am guessing Tomball Zook..

criticalerror

05-21-2007, 05:16 PM

Well its been 2 weeks I've been without my bike because of this starter issue. I bought an aftermarket starter last week ($110 w/shipping as opposed to the $400 harley starter ... $500 from the dealership!:gesture: ) and it came in Saturday. To get the starter out I had to remove the exhaust and the primary cover which means my mid controls and shifter had to come off as well. Put the new starter in and start putting everything back together and realize pretty fast that the threading in the jackshaft of the starter is wider then the harley starter although the desciption said it would work on my bike. I'll post some pics tonight of my baby all torn down.

After a few hours of removing all the parts and putting everything back together i figured out the threading problem. So now I am either going to pay this place $90 to fix my old starter (should have done in the first place) or try and mix match parts between the starters. I like the new starter because it is all chrome plated and my old 1 is black. The clutch gear in the silenoid /sp? is what went out in the old starter. So now i need to decide what i'm going to do.

Good news: Well now the the bike is broken down I went ahead and ordered my new Vance and Hines Shortshots and Kuryakyn forward controls which should be here this week. I plan on getting the starter fixed this week as well so by saturday I should be in good shape to put everything back together. It's a lot of work but very satisfying doing it myself.

I recently had the stage 2 carb kit put on the bike so hopefully I dont have to rejet the carb or anything for new pipes.

I want to ride so frakin bad!

criticalerror

05-22-2007, 09:49 AM

Before:

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During:

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AFTER:

Coming Soon :BangHead:

RacerM

05-23-2007, 12:33 AM

Im around 290 and 1960 area if anyone wants to ride this weekend im up for it

criticalerror

05-31-2007, 11:26 AM

Well, I'm back on 2 wheels! Ran into a few snags. Had my brother in law help me put her back together and once we got going it took about 8 hours to replace passenger pegs, add forward controls, change driver pegs, replace starter, replace oil filler cap, and replace exhaust. The snag that added the most time was due to bad assembly. I was having a tough time removing the brake linkage from the rear master cylinder. That pushrod has a lock nut but I guess they also used lock tight for whatever reason. Should have been as easy as unscrewing the linkage but that thing wasn't budging. A buddy of mine stopped by the house Friday night after leaving the bar and wanted to take a go at it. My mistake was letting his drunk arse touch my bike. His mistake was breaking off the end of the linkage into the master cylinder. Well, with everything being closed for the holiday my broinlaw and i took apart the master cylinder and took the part to his shop in Humble and he drilled out the broken bolt and rethreaded the pushrod. That took about 2 hours. After that we put the master cylinder back together and hooked up the new linkage no problem.

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Anyways .. here are the finished pics. She isnt washed because I havent let her cool down long enough since I finshed :eh:

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Sticking with the skull theme I added these driver pegs to the forward controls and a new oil cap.

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and last but not lease .. the youtube video of the pipes. My wife shot the video and it really doesnt do the pipes justice. I'll take another video after i figure out a good way to strap the camera to the bike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfxcLRCnZAA

IAHKAT

05-31-2007, 03:41 PM

Nice job, looks great. As if it were not alread loud enough..lol

Those pegs looks very similar to the black widow pegs. I think I like the skull version better.

motomax629

06-01-2007, 07:14 AM

I like the M109's.. I have a ol 74 Super..
Would like to ride with ya'll, but I just don't trust the ol girl..

criticalerror

06-01-2007, 11:49 AM

Nice job, looks great. As if it were not alread loud enough..lol

Those pegs looks very similar to the black widow pegs. I think I like the skull version better.

You put that fat tire on your 109 yet?

IAHKAT

06-01-2007, 12:16 PM

You put that fat tire on your 109 yet?

No and more than likely wont run the 280 that Dan had on his 9. After a little research I found that the 280 runs on a much smaller footprint over the 260. I think I am going to hit Patrick up for a Metz 260 when it's time.

Let me know when you guys are ready for another ride!!

DvlRacer

06-07-2007, 01:52 AM

Anyone doing a cruiser meet anytime soon? From the looks of the pics it looks like mainly Harleys so hopefully I won't be too much of an outcast on my Honda :eh: .Tango did you mean the Suzuki dealership on 2920 in Tomball? If so I'll try to make it out there this Sunday to do a ride with ya'll.

soap4life

06-07-2007, 02:13 AM

i might ride an f4i but a cruiser ride sounds 100x safer then alot of the sportbike rides around here

soap4life

06-07-2007, 02:13 AM

well minus the no gear.. gear is god

DvlRacer

06-07-2007, 02:18 AM

Ha, I'm doing my first ride with some of the guys on here on sport bikes tmrw. I'm just nervous hoping I can keep up with 'em!

soap4life

06-07-2007, 02:24 AM

hell if i ride with someone and their riding fast i just wont follow them. i like to chill

IAHKAT

06-07-2007, 06:03 AM

I am headed out Sunday AM if anyone is interested... I am running a test route through the west end of the Woodlands, 2978, 1488, Montgomery, New Waverly, up towards livingston and down through the east side of Humble.. Should be a good 250+ mile route..

DvlRacer

06-07-2007, 11:16 AM

Depending on where you start I might hit some miles with you. If you are going to end up taking 1488 to 2978 then I will and I'll just pull off as we pass Hardin Store Road on 2978. I also use to manage that car wash right there on 2978 so I have a couple keys and we could stop for a bath if interested(my bike needs it big time).

criticalerror

06-07-2007, 11:34 AM

I'm in. Hopefully there are some bars on the route. You mind donig a little bar hoping? Its gonna be hot on Sunday. Just let me know when and where. If Randy gets his oil changed on Saturday with me then he will go also.

CALLING ALL BIKES .. LETS RIDE!

Would love to see Scooter's Sportster out there.

IAHKAT

06-07-2007, 12:36 PM

Cool, I rode part of this route last weekend and want to check out that east side run Critical and I did'nt get to take last time. Here's the plan, let's meet up @ Krogers @ 2920 & Kykendahl, from there we head down Kykendahl, up Huffsmith to 2978, 1488 west bound, 149 north (runs through Montgomery), 1375 east & take a break in New Waverly. We will head up towards Livingston and back down to around the 1960/Huffman or Dayton area. I have not mapped out anything past New Waverly yet but will have a route put together for us.

For those of you not interested in a race through the route, this ride is for you. I don't plan to break any land speed records.

Your thoughts??

Depending on where you start I might hit some miles with you. If you are going to end up taking 1488 to 2978 then I will and I'll just pull off as we pass Hardin Store Road on 2978. I also use to manage that car wash right there on 2978 so I have a couple keys and we could stop for a bath if interested(my bike needs it big time).

That's what Saturday's for!!! My bike is always clean so I may pass on the bath. Maybe next time though.

criticalerror

06-07-2007, 04:24 PM

What time would you like to meet? Are you sure there is a Kroggers at that intersection? I dont see it on google maps.

IAHKAT

06-07-2007, 07:50 PM

There is a Kroger's there but lets plan on meeting at the Walmart at the same intersection. I am thinking of getting an early start, lets say 8:30-9:00. Stands up when were through BS'ing...

None of my 9 buddies are going to make it as they all went to the hill country this weekend.

DvlRacer

06-07-2007, 11:18 PM

I should be game but I won't be 100% until the day of. I'm only 19 too, so I dunno how I'd do with the bar hopping...

MagnaMan

06-07-2007, 11:45 PM

Ha, I'm doing my first ride with some of the guys on here on sport bikes tmrw. I'm just nervous hoping I can keep up with 'em!

If you feel uncomfortable, slow down. That's what I do. There's a saying, "Ride your own ride." which means ride within your comfort level. Keeping up with someone isn't worth if it means hurting yourself or your bike. I know it can be hard to do but make safety your first priority and your pride second.

Also, I hope your riding with gear on. Helmet, jacket, glove, pants and boots. We can definitely go on a ride some time. I may not be able to make it out this weekend because next weekend, I'll possibly be heading out to the hill country to ride with some fellow Magna owners. You're welcome to join us if you want.

IAHKAT

06-08-2007, 05:40 AM

I should be game but I won't be 100% until the day of. I'm only 19 too, so I dunno how I'd do with the bar hopping...

I don't plan on bar hopping. I think Critical was kidding. Bars and bikes don't mix for me.

IAHKAT

06-09-2007, 04:49 PM

Are you guys still up for our Sunday run?

DvlRacer

06-09-2007, 06:28 PM

How many miles are we looking at total? It sounds like a great ride but I got some other stuff I have to take care of tomorrow as well. Maybe each lunch in New Waverly and head back towards home, unless ya'll are deadset of going to Livingston.

~Keith

IAHKAT

06-09-2007, 07:08 PM

The GPS route I have shows 215ish. I know it's going to be a little long but I have been trying to run this route for at least a month now. If you can't make it no problem. There will be more cruises I am sure...

Azylum

06-09-2007, 08:55 PM

bullshit kieth! youre coming with us! lol

DvlRacer

06-10-2007, 05:43 AM

Hahaha, I just got home and it is 5:41 AM so I may not be going anywhere tomorrow. Atleast not until 3 or so!! And Azylum, I checked out the ride info and I don't even KNOW where 288 is so that means it's gotta be a long way from me. If I can wake up in the morning I'll meet up with ya'll at Wal-Mart and just pull off at 149(just to meet the cruiser guys) but I honestly don't see myself waking up anytime before 3 after a night like tonight.

~Keith

IAHKAT

06-10-2007, 06:57 AM

criticalerror

06-10-2007, 08:31 AM

nah man im going! Drinking my coffee about to warm her up. Hopefully we wil be back by 1 or so .. i really need to change my oil and wash the bike today (havent washed her since ROT). I'll be at Walmart in 30 minutes!

criticalerror

06-10-2007, 10:18 AM

Well, guess I was to late. Rolled into Walmart @ 9:04 and didn't see any bikes :crying: . I hauled balls up Kurk checking gas stations and didnt see anyone so I turned around in the Woodlands. Sucks because today is a great day for riding. Not to hot out this morning. Really wanted to see the lake today .. oh well .. next time. Going to go ahead and change her oil and give her a bath. Going to have to ride somewhere after that .. its just to nice outside not to ride.

IAHKAT

06-10-2007, 02:03 PM

Crap bro, I hit it @ 9..... I went solo... Guess I should have called ya. I'll PM you my cell for next time. I thought maybe you had a long night last night..

It took me 4.5 hours to run it with no stopping for the exception of one stop for gas. The forest run was the best part of the whole trip IMO. I ended up crusing up towards the north side of Livingston, rode the east side of the lake and came back down through Denton.. There were quite a few 70MPH speed limit roads between New Wavery & Livingston so I made better time than I thought I was going to.

Where are you thinking of crusing to? I am going to rest for a bit and may be out in a hour or so...