SquareHead

Just curious to know how many 'vette enthusiasts are also motorcycle enthusiasts. I just bought my first Corvette, 2011 C6 Convertible. I ride about 20,000 miles a year on motorcycles. My girlfriend and I take longer trips on our Goldwing or BMW R1200RT and I ride solo on several other vintage and classic bikes; BMWs, Triumphs and Nortons, mainly.

Anyhow, I had been thinking about "duplicating" the motorcycle experience on four wheels instead of two. It seems that a convertible would give us more options with weather, more safety, etc., yet still get the visceral experience that we love while riding bikes.

I plan on selling the Goldwing (actually, I have two, the other is a sidecar rig) this spring. We will still have the BMW for longer trips, and I will keep some of the vintage/classic bikes for my solo riding.

So, in addition to my introduction as a new corvette owner, I was curious to know how many other people on this forum also love to ride motorcycles.

And thanks to all who have tirelessly answered my questions which helped me make a decision on which car to purchase. Interestingly, I was initially looking at a Mazda Miata, but the folks on the Miata forum were quite insistent that I would probably be better served with a Corvette instead of a Miata, based on my requirements and preferences. I thought that was pretty cool of the Miata folks.

Regards,

Chris McCarthy

RoadkingC6

I also ride i have a 2002 HD Roadking, just bought the Vette a year ago so i have had more of an itch lately to drive on 4 wheels!

Triumph Jerry

I do!

1970 Triumph TR6R

2004 GSXR 600

Chuck A

I do
2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
2008 Kawasaki SE Ninja ZX-14

Joz132

Big bike fan here - Still ride and raced for many years...

me @ Road America

Tonylmiller

I have a Honda Pacific Coast that I use for commuting to work.

Grand Sport 13'

I was a motor cop for two years....got the riding out of my system. Would love a rigid Harley though!

switchblade six

09 supervette ZR6X...raced 600 class all over Canada and US in the 90s...just got a Repsol CBR 1000
Bike guys know about bang for yur buck...

JCtx

2009 BMW K1300S here. Only use it for trips to the mountains/twisties though. Put 3 to 5K miles a year, but always looking forward to my next trip. Planning for an overnighter to Big Bend soon.

jkcam6017

Vincent Black Shadow


.......and then I woke up.

trading tiger

I sold my R6 to help with the down payment on my '13 GS coupe. I rode that bike all the time when I was in college, a little tip for the guys although there probably aren't many college aged kids in here, but own a bike in college and you'll have to try NOT to get laid. But as a business man now, I can't really ride to work in my suit, so it was rather pointless.

I'll own another bike eventually, but it will be something a little more comfortable. Probably get a custom chopper.

andy82

2009 HD Street Glide.

SRQStingray

97 HD Superglide.

LS14ME2

I have had a few...

My current... 1982 CB900F Super Sport.... Silver as well..

Torchsport

I have a 2011 Grand Sport.

My current bikes are:
*2012 Triumph Daytona 675R- Just hauled it home from the dealership last month.
*2008 Honda CBR1000RR- 11,000 miles on the clock. Awesome power!
*2006 Yamaha FZ1- 40,000+ miles of sport-tourng fun, so far.
*2004 Yamaha YZF-R6- My current track bike. I do about 6-10 per year.
*2003 GL1800 Goldwing- 97,000 miles so far. Bought this xmas eve of '03, for $14K.
*2001 Suzuki DRZ400S- Fun dual sport.

I ride an average of 22,000 miles per year, not including the miles on the track.

wera32

I've been riding for almost forty years and my Corvette is the first car I've ever owned that is as much fun!
My current bike is a 2002 BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Prep.

Bellebuddy1

I have been riding bikes for almost 40 years. I always said I wasn't smart enough to get out of it. I converted my '08 Goldwing into a trike back in '10 and love it.

SquareHead

Well, I guess I will list my bikes:

2008 Goldwing (to be sold to pay for 'vette)
2007 Goldwing with Hannigan Sidecar (to be sold to pay for 'vette)
2011 BMW R1200RT
1995 BMW R100GSPD
1995 BMW R100R Classic
1975 BMW R90/6
1968 BMW R69S
1974 Norton Commando 850
2010 Triumph Bonneville w/ CSM Sidecar
2009 Kawasaki Super Sherpa 250 dual sport
1978 Suzuki XS650 (going to make a rat/bobber/chopper)
2006 Suzuki DR200SE dual sport for one son
2006 Honda CRF80 dirt bike for one daughter
*1974 Honda QA50 for other kids/grandkids. This was the very first bike I owned. My Dad bought it for me when I was 10. It's in pretty good shape except my Dad had to weld the frame a couple of times because I admired Evel Knievel! I have taught all 5 of my children to ride on this bike.

alanRS

Ya something bout having a vette and a h-d. I had a honda 160 dreamer, 200 suzuki, BSA 500 Gold Star, XS1100 Yamaha, 3 Goldwings, 04 roadking, 06 Electraglide classic, 08 Street Glide, the best 2010 Screaming Eagle Street Glide Spiced Rum

Z16_CE

I don't get out as much with either as I would like.

2001 Suzuki 1400 Intruder.
1983 Honda VT700 Shadow.



The Z is now gone and just purchased a 2013 GS 60th Coupe.
No pics yet.
Waiting for the salt to disappear and the weather to get warmer!