[volley]

I have posted these pictures in different threads before. My current bike is a Honda VFR1200x, in Europe it is also called Crosstourer.
The very reliable 129hp V4 engine is just wonderful, shaft dive is great for a lazy guy like me and the bike is perfect for long distance travels, comfortable with decent weather protection.
Several times I have ridden more than 1000km on one day without any issues. Currentyl approximately 65.000km on the clock.

The bike has taken me to several photo tours and workshops. To Sicily, eastern Poland and Scotland. And hopefully several more to come. Italy, northern Spain and Romania would be great!
When I do long distance trips one of the paniers is reserved for photo gear (K1 plus grip, 4 ... 5 lenses, tripod and a small laptop) and my rain gear (don't ride through Scotland without ...)









Before the Crosstourer I've had a sportstourer, a Honda VFR 750 (RC36). Loved that bike and rode it for nearly 100.000km.
But I am nearly 64 now and the "sporty" knee-angle became an issue during longer rides ...

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[Bbsteinle]

1978 BMW R80/7. Same vintage as my MX (and my marriage!), although I’ve only owned the bike since 98. Photo taken with iPhone.

Basil

[lesmore49]

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1978 BMW R80/7. Same vintage as my MX (and my marriage!), although I’ve only owned the bike since 98. Photo taken with iPhone.

Basil

Beautiful motorcycle. Air cooled, boxer twin, shaft drive. Always wanted one, never got one. Have/had other motorcycles in my life, but not a air cooled , flat twin.

Back in the '60's my dream bike was a R60 or a R69s.

[87Duckfan]

Question for all you MC enthusiasts. I'm looking to buy a small zoom camera to take great pictures with. Probably not a Pentax or a DSLR. Are there any concerns about the camera shaking in a motorcycle saddlebag? What do you use, and how has it held up?

TIA!!

[87Duckfan]

Any suggestions?

I'm considering the Lumix 100 and the Sony RX100? Hope to keep it around $200.

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Or would I be better off throwing a zoom lens onto my existing K10?

[timb64]

Any suggestions?

I'm considering the Lumix 100 and the Sony RX100? Hope to keep it around $200.

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Or would I be better off throwing a zoom lens onto my existing K10?

I’ve had a Sony RX 100 for a couple of years and as a pocketable carry around it gives some quite pleasing results.

There’s a thread for it here

Post your Sony RX100 Pictures Here - PentaxForums.com

[Shell650]

Question for all you MC enthusiasts. I'm looking to buy a small zoom camera to take great pictures with. Probably not a Pentax or a DSLR. Are there any concerns about the camera shaking in a motorcycle saddlebag? What do you use, and how has it held up?

TIA!!

I did 3 road trips (~10K km total) with my trusty K-x and a 18-250mm stuffed in my tank bag. If the vibration from the motorcycle impacted that camera in any way, I have not noticed as it's still going strong. Here are a few photos.

Colorado Rockies (Photo/Trip 1)

Beartooth Pass (Photo/Trip 2)

Mount Ranier (Photo/Trip 3)

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[moggi1964]

My Triumph Explorer bought in New Jersey in 2012 and here en route to, and at, the MotoGP in Indianapolis in 2013. The final picture is the weather radar for my two day ride back from Indy going over I80. I was the only bike on the road for over 800 miles. It was so wet I think there were jetski's passing me on the downhill sections!!! And there were these mini-twisters right on the road and tornado alarms going off in towns I was passing through. Scariest and most exhilarating ride of my life.

She came back to the UK with us when we came home in 2015 and she's waiting for lockdown to ease to get back out again.

I first rode a Yamaha FS1E which belonged to a friend of mine, then when I was in St Thomas I rented a bike most Saturday to see the Island. Bought a CB100N when I got home from my first trip and rode different bikes for 8 years. So I stopped riding in 1989 and got back in the saddle in 2012 - too long It's hard to explain why I ride but I can say that I talk a lot to my bike when I am riding especially when the weather is really bad. I do take my EM1 MkII when I go out but usually when I have a destination in mind otherwise I may just rely on the phone.

[timb64]

I first rode a Yamaha FS1E which belonged to a friend of mine, then when I was in St Thomas I rented a bike most Saturday to see the Island. Bought a CB100N when I got home from my first trip and rode different bikes for 8 years. So I stopped riding in 1989 and got back in the saddle in 2012 - too long It's hard to explain why I ride but I can say that I talk a lot to my bike when I am riding especially when the weather is really bad. I do take my EM1 MkII when I go out but usually when I have a destination in mind otherwise I may just rely on the phone.

I remember the Yamaha fizzie,most lads of my ages’ first venture into two wheeled motorised transport (other popular starter bikes were the Suzuki AP50 and the Honda SS50)

Coincidentally my first,and only real,motorbike was a Honda CB100,sadly sold to fund an engagement ring for the first Mrs B

[moggi1964]

I remember the Yamaha fizzie,most lads of my ages’ first venture into two wheeled motorised transport,coincidentally my first,and only real,motorbike was a Honda CB100,sadly sold to fund an engagement ring for the first Mrs B

I think he spent more time rebuilding the engine as he did riding it

I put a full fairing on my CB100N which the dealer thought was nuts and to be fair it couldn't get above 65mph on the flat but I rode miles and miles on it and appreciated the cover. Damn thing did about 600mph with a tailwind mind you

Clearly the first Mrs B didn't appreciate your sacrifice

Time for another bike maybe?

[timb64]

I think he spent more time rebuilding the engine as he did riding it

I put a full fairing on my CB100N which the dealer thought was nuts and to be fair it couldn't get above 65mph on the flat but I rode miles and miles on it and appreciated the cover. Damn thing did about 600mph with a tailwind mind you

Clearly the first Mrs B didn't appreciate your sacrifice

Time for another bike maybe?

I’ve a picture in my mind of someone clinging onto CB100 in full “sail”

I have been considering a return to two wheels,in recent years it has been limited to rented scooters on holiday. I’m in need of cheap secondary transport and have seriously considered something like a Suzuki Address (probably anathema to the real bike nuts on here!)

[moggi1964]

I’ve a picture in my mind of someone clinging onto CB100 in full “sail”

I have been considering a return to two wheels,in recent years it has been limited to rented scooters on holiday. I’m in need of cheap secondary transport and have seriously considered something like a Suzuki Address (probably anathema to the real bike nuts on here!)

Motorbikes are like cameras, use what works for your needs and to hell with what anyone else thinks. I am going to draw the line at a Suzuki Address though

[timb64]

Motorbikes are like cameras, use what works for your needs and to hell with what anyone else thinks. I am going to draw the line at a Suzuki Address though

At least it would be an improvement on my very first moped



NVT!?

[lesmore49]

At least it would be an improvement on my very first moped



NVT!?

My first motorized vehicle was a new 1965 Jawa 50cc two stroke single cylinder, producing 3 horsepower. It had a 3 speed transmission and a top speed...when I crouched down, of 44 miles per hour. It was made in Czechoslovakia.

Not fast, but it was great to have a vehicle. I had it when I was 16 years old. Mine looked like the blue one, although it was a maroon colour with gray leg shields.

https://www.jawa-50.cz/

[Rider0974]

Any suggestions?

I'm considering the Lumix 100 and the Sony RX100? Hope to keep it around $200.

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Or would I be better off throwing a zoom lens onto my existing K10?

I never had any problems with my old K10 carrying it around on various bikes over the years.