Motorcycle Question of the Day: Where is your motorcycle from?

2015-07-27T14:38:00-04:00

Okay Rally Pointer's I know some of you ride, but what do you ride? That can mean a lot form classic chrome and steel bikes, to Speed machines that are mind numbing quick, to Adventure Motorcycles that can do Paris to Dakar. What do you ride and post pics! Pictured are my old 2001 Police Road King, and mock of picture of Softail project bike, and the project bikes paint job.

Response by SFC Derek Ashman made Jul 27 at 2015 2:42 PM

2015-07-27T14:42:07-04:00

I was a sports bike guy for a while till last year when I got a Harley. Makes those long rides more comfortable and easier to do.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Jul 27 at 2015 2:59 PM

2015-07-27T14:59:42-04:00

My first bike was a Kawasaki Ninja 600R (back in 1989/90). Second and 3rd bikes were Honda CB 750. 4th bike was a Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. Then I got the Harley... Been riding a 2004 E-Glide Standard ever since!!

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Jul 27 at 2015 3:06 PM

2015-07-27T15:06:05-04:00

First bike was a Yamaha YZ 125, then a Yamaha 850 Special, then a Kawasaki Ninja, Now a Harley Davidson Ultra Classic. Too old for those street bikes anymore!

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jul 27 at 2015 3:11 PM

2015-07-27T15:11:02-04:00

I forgot to mention the Italians: Duc's, Aprilla, Moto Guzi's. An Italin friend of mine who rides Ducati's compared a Harley and a 906 Paso to each other. He said the Harley is like your wife, its gets the job done, but the Ducati is like your mistress, she challenges your soul.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2015 3:12 PM

2015-07-27T15:12:54-04:00

I ride an 06 FLSTC no I. I'v have had others but always wanted a Harley, in 06 i took her off the show room floor. She now has fatboy rims, 4 speakers w/amp and a Road King tourpak behind my seat, thats right shes set up for one and for comfort and shes mine all mine.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2015 3:45 PM

2015-07-27T15:45:51-04:00

I personally own a Suzuki GS500FK4 custom paint job. However, I am from a BIG Harley family and when the dust settles on my retirement I want a softail and the hubby wants a Fatboy. So though not "exactly" matching they fit our personalities best while still being in the family. :) Here's a picture of me and my mom on a ride from Hooks, Texas to Shreveport, Louisiana. And the other one is of my current baby.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jul 27 at 2015 7:27 PM

2015-07-27T19:27:02-04:00

In theory, Mine are made in the USA.

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Jul 28 at 2015 7:12 AM

2015-07-28T07:12:08-04:00

I ride a 2004 Harley Ultra with more than 50K on her as well as a 2006 Dyna for around town. American muscle! My three boys all have Harley's too.

Response by CDR Michael Goldschmidt made Jul 28 at 2015 7:44 AM

2015-07-28T07:44:56-04:00

It's from my garage! Before that, it was from the curb. (I have only ever owned BMW motorcycles, but I bought my wife a '73 Honda CB350 a couple of months ago, travelling to Canada to get it, so I'd say hers is from Canada...like she is.)

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jul 28 at 2015 6:32 PM

2015-07-28T18:32:49-04:00

All of mine were "made" in a foreign country ... but built in my shops, Alaska, Oregon, Texas

Response by SFC Ronald Bowers made Jul 29 at 2015 2:37 PM

2015-07-29T14:37:35-04:00

I've had 13 different bikes (wait, does a Vespa scooter count?) My current bike is a 2008 Kawasaki Versys with 99,000+ miles on the clock.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2015 4:26 PM

2015-07-30T16:26:02-04:00

2007 Ducati Monster S4R, 2003 Yamaha R1. I've had a few others... But these are the girls in the garage right now!

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 31 at 2015 9:18 AM

2015-07-31T09:18:23-04:00

My bike is like me, born in 'Merica!

2011 Road King:

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2015 2:44 PM

2015-08-04T14:44:54-04:00

2009 Harley Night Train Softail Bagger

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2015 1:46 AM

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Response by MSG Kirt Highberger made Aug 11 at 2015 9:10 PM

2015-08-11T21:10:59-04:00

2011 Ultra

Response by MSgt Niclas Svensson made Aug 21 at 2015 6:25 AM

2015-08-21T06:25:09-04:00

2013 HD Dyna Street Bob. Loving it!!!
I was a sportbike guy for years with a loyalty to Yamaha, owning several R6's and nearly buying an R1 before making the jump to cruisers. One of these days, I'll buy another sportbike, but it will be exclusively a track bike.

Keep the shiney side up RP'ers.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2015 8:23 AM

2015-09-14T08:23:01-04:00

TU250x-It's Suzuki's "retro" light bike in the "Cafe" style. Before that, I rode a '72 CB350, and a '78 Honda. I got tired of working on bikes more than I rode them :)

Response by SFC Daniel Faires made Sep 14 at 2015 8:56 AM

2015-09-14T08:56:19-04:00

I just wanted to show off my paid in cash for bike
Since I quit riding long distance I sold the bagger and bought my bar hopper

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Sep 14 at 2015 2:47 PM

2015-09-14T14:47:33-04:00

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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2015 4:29 PM

2015-09-14T16:29:19-04:00

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2015 10:21 PM

2015-09-14T22:21:27-04:00

American iron

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Sep 18 at 2015 4:03 AM

2015-09-18T04:03:37-04:00

2000 BMW R1100RT with braided stainless steel brake lines to deal with AZ summer heat.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Oct 7 at 2015 8:42 AM

2015-10-07T08:42:03-04:00

Where is my Motorcycle from? Why My shop of course
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There is not a single assembly and very few pieces that have not been modified, replaced, Modded, upgraded ...SO I would say my motorcycle is From Marquez Racing... Though it started as a Honda from Japan lol

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 8 at 2015 12:51 PM

2015-10-08T12:51:36-04:00

I'm too jacked up to ride or it would be new Harley (since I have no mechanic skills. Grandpa had an Indian. Hitomi is in the same boat as me but would be on her Ninja. I think they would revoke her passport if she had a Harley...lol. AZ is perfect motorcycle weather but I would be one of the very few still using a helmet. We have too many tweakers driving to not wear helmets. I like protecting what is left of my marbles.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2015 5:23 PM

2015-10-08T17:23:14-04:00

First and current bike, '96 Kawasaki Voyager XII

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2015 10:52 PM

2015-10-08T22:52:34-04:00

2014 street glide and a 75 shovel pictured.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2015 2:19 PM

2015-10-11T14:19:58-04:00

2013 HD Road King

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 12:16 PM

2015-11-03T12:16:19-05:00

Nice T-Patch Chief!! When did you serve with the Texas Guard?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2016 4:26 PM

2016-05-29T16:26:22-04:00

Being a PHD certified Master HD Tech. I wouldn't ride anything different. 2000 Road Glide, 2003 Annv Road Glide, 1999 Night Train,2001 Dyna Low Rider, other side of Dyna is my 2000 Fat Boy.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2016 5:05 AM

2016-07-09T05:05:20-04:00

Husqvarna SMR510 in Okinawa Japan!

Response by SSG Byron Howard Sr made Oct 27 at 2018 12:48 AM

2018-10-27T00:48:53-04:00

Mine started as a 1983 harley XlX took it to Korea with me. But I got back and it was stolen and thanks to some friends the motor and back wheel were recovered. Me and my Wife built it like a bike we would have had back in the day. Nice rake but my take trail is at +7 with 6" over forks and a ridged frame. Here is my room in Korea and the bike now.

Response by PO2 Kevin Parker made Oct 29 at 2018 8:47 PM

2018-10-29T20:47:28-04:00

2009 Ultra Classic Electra Glide. I do believe it was the last to be totally made in the USA.

Response by SSG Byron Howard Sr made Nov 5 at 2018 4:15 PM

2018-11-05T16:15:56-05:00

My 1983 XLX 61 was stolen and all that was recovered was the motor and back wheel so me and the Wife built this. We did not do all the work there was 2 shops in San Antonio did most. So my bike came from all over but was pit together in San Antonio.