This one's for you motorcycle nuts...

ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
edited December 7, 2007 in Journeys
I have a habit. A motorcycle habit. I've owned more than I care to admit to.

A couple of weeks ago, I grabbed a ticket.

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One way from Zone 3 to Zone 1. Zone 1 is the end of the line for this
bad boy...

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It was a gray day. I spent a Saturday here for the Motorcycle show.

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Even though I've lived here all of my life, I have trouble navigating around
the City. But I declined the offer of a ride for a walk of a couple of miles.

It was a drizzely day but the excitement more than made up for it...

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For soon, I found myself in front of a little slice of motorcycle heaven.
Scuderia.

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I was getting ready for a snap of my new baby...but the lights went out
and this was all I got.

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It takes about an hour to get from San Francisco back down the Peninsula
and home. The drizzle turned to rain and let's just say that even with rain
gear, I was pretty wet.

You can imagine my joy when the following day dawned clear. Although
still wet, I went for a ride. She's a sexy beast...

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Black and Orange are the hallmark colors for KTM.

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Aint she a beauty?
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  • rokklymrokklym Registered Users Posts: 77 Big grins
    edited November 27, 2007
    A 950SM! That looks like pure trouble! :D

    great looking bike!
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  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited November 27, 2007
    Oh no he dit'n't!
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited November 27, 2007
    schmoo wrote:
    Oh no he dit'n't!
    Oh yes he did lol3.gif
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited November 27, 2007
    SO Ok, Ian, this is not your first motorcycle.

    What is the number of this beast in terms of the motorcycles you have owned?


    For reference, I am working on my 10th, so far in this life. Not ridden, but owned and riddenthumb.gif

    And everyone knows that KTMs are not black and orange, they ARE Orange and Black!! Always have been. My son's 640 motard, certainly is!
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited November 27, 2007
    pathfinder wrote:
    What is the number of this beast in terms of the motorcycles you have owned?
    Maybe #12? I've lost track over the years. But owned and ridden is my
    measure for counting.

    As for color, clearly the boy got the slower color lol3.gif
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  • aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited November 28, 2007
    ian408 wrote:
    For soon, I found myself in front of a little slice of motorcycle heaven.
    Scuderia.

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    I think many people would agree with you about this shop.

    Enjoy your new toy!
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited November 28, 2007
    Dear Ian,
    You suck. But seriously, you should send me one of your bikes, no way you can really ride them all.

    love,
    -doc :D

    PS. Congrats clap.gif
    pathfinder wrote:
    What is the number of this beast in terms of the motorcycles you have owned?
    Good question! let's hijack Ian's thread!!! Are we counting off-road bikes as a kid (ie. that mom and dad bought for you)? If so 15, if not 12.

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited November 28, 2007
    dear doc,

    skooters don't count.

    regards,
    Heywouldya Buzzoff.
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited November 28, 2007
    aktse wrote:
    I think many people would agree with you about this shop.

    Enjoy your new toy!

    Why thank you! And you're familiar with Scuderia? They're a great bunch for
    sure.
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  • george-1george-1 Registered Users Posts: 48 Big grins
    edited November 28, 2007
    Nice bike, but
    it only took you an hour to get it home?

    When I bought my Electraglide, it took me 6 hours to get it home (I took the long way). For those keeping count, it was my third bike of the modern era (all of which I still have) and fifth overall.

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    Nice bike, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited November 28, 2007
    ian408 wrote:
    dear doc,

    skooters don't count.

    regards,
    Heywouldya Buzzoff.
    boooo! that scooter did a damn fine duty carrying growlers home from the local brewery on a weekly basis nod.gif


    so the SM looks like someone owned it before you and went to town on the goodies... heated grips, acerbis handgaurds. mmm mmm mmm.

    get out to the mt tam area and take some proper photos deal.gif
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  • TylerWTylerW Registered Users Posts: 428 Major grins
    edited November 28, 2007
    ian408 wrote:
    Why thank you! And you're familiar with Scuderia? They're a great bunch for
    sure.

    Except I just found out they don't carry Suomy anymore - that's a bummer. I'm due for a new hat.

    Congradulations! And good seeing you on that other forum! lol3.gif
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited November 28, 2007
    TylerW wrote:
    Except I just found out they don't carry Suomy anymore - that's a bummer. I'm due for a new hat.

    Congradulations! And good seeing you on that other forum! lol3.gif

    ha ha! there's been a big shift in lid sales. santa clara sells suomy (i think).
    i just got a new hooligan lid from them :D road rider no longer sells arai. they
    have some new stuff now. you could also go see raul at cycle gear in sjc.

    ok doc. the growlers are a good thing. therefore, i will allow it. oh, and the
    heated grips and guards? mandatory additions. i'm going to get a 16t counter
    shaft sprocket and maybe a couple of other items--like a tankbag or tale
    pack and some wider bars ala the pro taper's.

    and as far as the hour? well, if you think sitting in a puddle is cool, go for
    it :D
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited November 28, 2007
    george-1 wrote:
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    She's a beaut!
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  • TylerWTylerW Registered Users Posts: 428 Major grins
    edited November 28, 2007
    Ian -

    Now that you're a bay area supermoto owner, methinks I should introduce you to Stockton Motorplex and the love that is $25 trackdays.
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited November 28, 2007
    TylerW wrote:
    Ian -

    Now that you're a bay area supermoto owner, methinks I should introduce you to Stockton Motorplex and the love that is $25 trackdays.
    I will need a truck for that :eek1
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  • stromhammerstromhammer Registered Users Posts: 58 Big grins
    edited November 30, 2007
    I like the traditional orange of the KTMs but I also have to admit the the black looks nice. Is it as fast as it looks?

    Congrats!
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited November 30, 2007
    stromhammer wrote:
    I like the traditional orange of the KTMs but I also have to admit the the black looks nice. Is it as fast as it looks?

    Congrats!

    Oh yeah.
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited November 30, 2007
    Like you really needed another one mate. How about some shots of that thing on its rear...as its designed to be ridden deal.gif
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited December 1, 2007
    gus wrote:
    Like you really needed another one mate. How about some shots of that thing on its rear...as its designed to be ridden deal.gif
    be kinda hard to take those shots :)

    but you're right, it's not a need. but a want.
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  • jasonstonejasonstone Registered Users Posts: 735 Major grins
    edited December 6, 2007
    bike fan here too
    previously:
    suzi gsx250
    yammie sr250
    suzi gsxr600
    aprilia rsv mille
    bmw r1150gs

    and currently lusting after a KTM superduke or LC8 - rode the superduke and holy XXXX that's one hell of a fun bike to ride! clap.gif

    spoilt for riding choice here with all the mountain passes thumb.gif

    cheers
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited December 6, 2007
    jasonstone wrote:
    spoilt for riding choice here with all the mountain passes thumb.gif

    cheers
    Jase

    Same here. You should come try the Bay Area out :D
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  • jasonstonejasonstone Registered Users Posts: 735 Major grins
    edited December 7, 2007
    ian408 wrote:
    Same here. You should come try the Bay Area out :D

    Deal! When I'm over there I'll be sure to drop you an email

    I just need to work out where the Bay Area is now headscratch.gif

    I hope I'm guessing right (and correct me if I'm wrong as I'm not very clued in on US locations) it's around San Fransisco?

    I am one of those who are geographically challenged - i can just about make it out of the drive way.

    Tends to make all bike rides an adventure because I invariably get lost! :D

    Cheers
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited December 7, 2007
    jasonstone wrote:
    Deal! When I'm over there I'll be sure to drop you an email

    I just need to work out where the Bay Area is now headscratch.gif

    You are correct.

    If you check out www.pashnit.com, you can get some idea of what's
    available to us within a few hours riding.
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