Hello everyone
I'm starting a thread to showcase my motorcycles.
This one is currently my rolling laboratory and my battleship 🏁
https://photos.app.goo.gl/fSce1ThXkya4ymLK8 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/fSce1ThXkya4ymLK8)
I guess you don't ride far with that seat?
I can see a lot of Nasty mods there . . . :happy1:
Suppository required to ride at all 🙀
Battleship ? :notworthy:
@Hooli
Let's see if you figured out the answer.
It was a few days ago, but it should still work as a reply 😉
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hFfzHf4QPhpSMj7cA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Emjqgoij7EgjnrxX6
🏁🏁🏁
Quote from: Nasty on Saturday, 14 March 2026, 05:16 PM@Hooli
@GSXKING
Let's see if you figured out the answer.
It was a few days ago, but it should still work as a reply 😉
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hFfzHf4QPhpSMj7cA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Emjqgoij7EgjnrxX6
🏁🏁🏁
Hmmm, the numbers on the trip meter suggest it gets ridden a fair bit, so seat comfort is good, strange looking (as in never seen anything like except a push bike) but it works ok.
Individuality, our bikes our way.
@KiwiCol
I believe that you've never seen that before.
But the metadata says: 1200 km in 15 hours non-stop!!!
The seat is a custom build that I only made once.
You can't really make money with it, but it fits and works perfectly with the rest of the motorcycle.
There are quite a few things modified on the big girl that you can't see, but they improve the motorcycle in a positive way.
I wasn't looking at that, just the trip meter, but that's a damn good ride! :onya: It's getting to Ozzie distances / time.
This beauty
I rebuilt from scratch a few years ago, and a friend of mine bought it
— he still owns it today.
It has a very elaborate rainbow paint job that looks absolutely stunning in the sun.
I took these photos in the evening sunlight without any filter.
Simply amazing.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bRfC73EWTauADK8H6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wposbV24wGPSCp2x9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/vBX9njo9M1oThgJo6
Yup, very nice indeed. The rainbow effect is similar to the oil on water rainbow.
I like that pearly/rainbow effect. Reminds me of the flick paint a few years ago.
I can't say I've ever seen a black (not a colour) with white wheels @Nasty. Did you paint them ? Or did you paint a B&W black ? :rolleyes: :stir: :stir:
@GSXKING
As I already mentioned in my introduction, my motorcycles are built a bit differently – you can tell just by looking at the seat.
On top of that, there's another factor: my big girl clearly has the classic "female shoe gene defect." In other words, you can never have enough shoes.
That's why there's a pair in black, a pair in white, a pair in gold, and one very special pair polished to a high gloss, all ready and waiting.
It's always a good thing to know your own limits.
But the reality is, they don't exactly improve with age – unfortunately.
The GSX isn't getting any lighter either, and at some point that might become an issue.
Still, I'd love to keep riding for as long as I possibly can – ideally until my very last day. That's why I've already started thinking ahead and made some preparations.
Anyone else here who's had similar thoughts?
Here's my solution:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/c7jEDoxoby762wJ56
Yeah nah
I reckon a Harley or Goldwing trike would be a better solution.
@KiwiCol
I've ridden both the Harley and the GoldWing
there's no comparison.
The GSX is by far the cooler rig!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/fSp67GgmCKdwzmBh9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3WQKgce19ZaKqoNv6
That's one way to make it heavier for sure😎
I'd take a sidecar over a trike any day. A sidecar is still a bike, a trike is a car.
ive said b4, can am available for me to ride anytime, just never bothered. Sidecar, never liked them, cant see the
point.
A couple of veterans I know with buggered knees have CanAm Spiders. The only problem is if they get in front you have very little room for an overtake. They both modified the traction control so they can drift about 15 degrees.
Quote from: Hooli on Thursday, 26 March 2026, 06:25 PMI'd take a sidecar over a trike any day. A sidecar is still a bike, a trike is a car.
They both get stuck in traffic jams. :stir: :whistling:
Quote from: Mr Gee on Friday, 27 March 2026, 10:58 AMQuote from: Hooli on Thursday, 26 March 2026, 06:25 PMI'd take a sidecar over a trike any day. A sidecar is still a bike, a trike is a car.
They both get stuck in traffic jams. :stir: :whistling:
So do a lot of people who can't ride bikes properly :lol:
I find it really frustrating when a post gets cluttered without people having read the context first.
This is still a GSX 1400 forum.
And my question was whether anyone else besides me has ever asked themselves: what happens if, due to age, I can no longer safely handle the big bike?
Before I mount motorcycle handlebars onto a walker, I'll ride the GSX with a sidecar.
And nothing else interests me.
I have diligently read from the beginning ( :whistling: :) )and my comment would be that the extra weight would be a problem for pushing around for me and my garage and sloping drive setup, but if you have the facility for driving in and out of your garage/parking area, then a sidecar is a great idea.
D.D.
@Dwain Dibley
Yes, I can only agree with you, but in the photo you can see that my garage driveway isn't level either.
That's why the rig is always parked in reverse, so I only have to start and go.
By the way, with properly inflated tires, the outfit is easier to maneuver than the solo bike—the weight is stable and not wobbly.
Quote from: Nasty on Saturday, 28 March 2026, 06:44 PMI find it really frustrating when a post gets cluttered without people having read the context first.
This is still a GSX 1400 forum.
And my question was whether anyone else besides me has ever asked themselves: what happens if, due to age, I can no longer safely handle the big bike?
Before I mount motorcycle handlebars onto a walker, I'll ride the GSX with a sidecar.
And nothing else interests me.
When, due to its weight and my diminishing strength in years to come, I can no longer safely ride the GSX, I will sell it and buy something smaller/lighter.
We're fortunate to have options available to us...smaller bikes, adding a sidecar, or a trike. Personal preference then comes into play, and what others think of our decision is irrelevant.
Quote from: Nasty on Saturday, 28 March 2026, 06:44 PMI find it really frustrating when a post gets cluttered without people having read the context first.
This is still a GSX 1400 forum.
And my question was whether anyone else besides me has ever asked themselves: what happens if, due to age, I can no longer safely handle the big bike?
Before I mount motorcycle handlebars onto a walker, I'll ride the GSX with a sidecar.
And nothing else interests me.
I get really, frustrated when people don't realise, we are only, taking the micky. :stir: :whistling:
Chilax nasty. :onya:
Nasty, we went thru this a while back. Getting older and 14 harder to move around etc. As stated b4 I'm no sidecar fan, just not me. Turned 70, started looking at lighter bikes, just nothing that I really liked.Decided best way was strengthen me, squats, barbells, stretching exercises.I have a fucked hip which doesn't help but have found proper foot, weight positioning helps heaps, together those couple of changes have worked great😎👍
I read somewhere (could have been here) that some paracetamol and or ibuprofen before you ride can help the hurty bits.
Also being mindful of where you park, just because your bud parks his lightweight dull as dishwater Triumph 660 on an off camber slope etc, you go and find a better spot.....flat etc. I personally don't have an issue with sidecars or trikes, if it keeps you enjoying what you do then that's your business :cheers:
If a sidecar keeps you motorcycling I'm all for it.
My preference for sidecars is to have a race number on them. The likes of Tom and Ben Birchell, the Crowe brothers just amaze me. I love the engineering in them. Not a car not a bike.
I have been to road race meetings and seen a guy slide his arse off his bike and into his wheelchair that he had on the deck of his sidecar, down a small ramp and get around the circuit enjoying the days racing.
Hats off to that man :hat:
Hello everyone
The conversation has improved significantly in quality, which makes me very happy.
However, I'd like to clarify one thing: I'm not a sidecar purist—absolutely not. Riding a motorcycle is by far the more exciting experience.
The only reason I have this sidecar rig is because it's a GSX 1400. According to my research, it's actually the only one in Switzerland. It's one of the last sidecar rigs built by the Aregger brothers, founders of the company ARMEC. Both of them have passed away, and the company no longer exists.
@GROG, your insight is the key to being able to ride motorcycles for as long as possible. I was born by C-section because I was already sitting on a motorcycle, and from the very beginning it kept throwing me to the ground. That's why fitness has always been my companion—it has spared me from many more serious injuries. I even have my own micro fitness studio in the basement, 15 m² 👍
That was my old bike, a K5.
RIP.
Two hours after this photo, it was already history 😭
My current GSX is gradually being brought back to this condition.
Let's see if I can manage it this year 🤔
GSX1400 RIP.jpeg
Very nice indeed 👍👍
I like the red callipers and black out look, no tank stickers. Looks like rear is much taller too.
Was it stolen ? 🤨
Looks ok Mate. Black, then more black, as they say, it's not a colour. Yeah, nice bike.
@GSXKING
No, it wasn't stolen.
I sent it off the cliffs myself—and followed right after it 🫣
@grog
Let's just say:
Until they invent something darker than black, I'm not switching 🥸
Red biker would have approved of that colour scheme. Looked good.
There is something, darker than black. :onya:
It's called the heart of a politician. :stir:
No, it wasn't stolen.
I sent it off the cliffs myself—and followed right after it
Been there myself, 2007 on MtGlorious, lost the front on some gravel causing a high side. 💩💩💩 6 broken ribs, 10 weeks off work and bike damaged on both sides, mostly cosmetic stuff. Back on the road by 12th week 👍🏍�🏍�
Vanta black is blacker than black. It's the blackest black ever.
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 17 April 2026, 06:18 AMRed biker would have approved of that colour scheme. Looked good.
I was trying to remember his name!
I think the last time I saw him was when I lead a group on a fun route to some meet along twisty, fun & sometimes wet back roads for hours was somehow worse than motorways so they all abandoned me :lol: :lol:
Think I recall that ride, didn't know you lead it though, just Red reporting on it.
I just posted on here I'd picked a nicer route than motorways & they all said they'd follow me. I think by the end there was only Simon? (guy who had a 14 called Sophie? & fixed musical instruments) with me.
Simon's handle was Speedy cause his last name is Speed.
I member Red Biker, I've often wondered what happened to Stoli ?
It seems that I have a different idea of what a forum is compared to some of you.
I'm more about quality over quantity.
It's not about how many posts someone makes, but how good and useful the content is for other members.
Unfortunately, every forum has its habitual spammers.
Let's see how long I'll keep putting up with this.
It aint spam when talking about mates and taking the mickey out of someone. Heaven forbid if we diverted slightly from the topic... :rolleyes: its how this place runs.
Quote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Yesterday at 10:08 PMIt aint spam when talking about mates and taking the mickey out of someone. Heaven forbid if we diverted slightly from the topic... :rolleyes: its how this place runs.
Yes it is. We're a friendly bunch of guys & we 'chat' on here about repair & fixes, what's worked & give suggestions - because we're from differing locations all round the world & we can't just pop round to assist in person.
I'd say the majority of regular contributing members to this forum use it as a form of fellowship & comradery connected by the appreciation of the GSX1400.
Think of it as a group of mates standing round a leaner at a pub discussing a topic, sidecar rigs, then you showed us a nice pic of the bike you sent over the cliff, so we've commented on that as well.
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Saturday, 18 April 2026, 12:22 PMI member Red Biker, I've often wondered what happened to Stoli ?
Oh he's still around, I get to see him on odd occasions throughout the year depending on his work schedule. Still the same old Stoli! He's heavily into his Africa Twin these days as well as a few other machines (which seem to change every time I catch up with him)
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Today at 07:43 AMQuote from: Kiwifruit on Saturday, 18 April 2026, 12:22 PMI member Red Biker, I've often wondered what happened to Stoli ?
Oh he's still around, I get to see him on odd occasions throughout the year depending on his work schedule. Still the same old Stoli! He's heavily into his Africa Twin these days as well as a few other machines (which seem to change every time I catch up with him)
How dare you go off topic. Slap your wrist and stand in the corner until you learn better. :happy1: :rofl2:
Some mothers do have them. :happy1: :happy1: :lol: :rofl2:
Quote from: Nasty on Yesterday at 09:15 PMIt seems that I have a different idea of what a forum is compared to some of you.
I'm more about quality over quantity.
It's not about how many posts someone makes, but how good and useful the content is for other members.
Unfortunately, every forum has its habitual spammers.
Let's see how long I'll keep putting up with this.
If you don't like it, the door is over there >>>>>>>>>>>>
I would've thought some quality in a few of our 115k posts, obviously not 🤷🏼 Come one fellas, pick the game up, upsetting new members, just not us.Maybe you can help Nasty, show us how. 😎