New here in Allen Texas!

Kevin H · 07-26-2012, 01:31 PM

Hello, I have been riding for about 5 years and had just about every type of bike from Honda shadow to Bagger Harleys and from side car rig to Dual sport. Now my dad and I have finally settled down to a couple subtle easy going sport tourers. And old blackbird(mine) and an old bandit(pops).

**Tourmeister** · 07-26-2012, 01:46 PM

Welcome to the site!

I saw that first photo and thought, "man that is a funny looking Blackbird in the background!"

I used to see the Blackbirds all the time, but not too many nowadays. Everyone I've known that had one loved it. One of the regular guys at a local bike night has the red version in mint condition.'

So what was your best run on the strip?

Kevin H · 07-26-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tourmeister

Welcome to the site!

I saw that first photo and thought, "man that is a funny looking Blackbird in the background!"

I used to see the Blackbirds all the time, but not too many nowadays. Everyone I've known that had one loved it. One of the regular guys at a local bike night has the red version in mint condition.'

So what was your best run on the strip?

haha.. its the streetfighter edition lol. Up untill a few months ago I've never heard of them. This is the first time I've ever took a bike down a track and third pass of the day best run of 10.83@130mph. Basically stock just lowered and pipe

**Tourmeister** · 07-26-2012, 01:54 PM

Cool! A few years back we actually had a TWT Drag strip day at a strip somewhere up in the DFW area. I was not able to attend, but quite a few folks did with all manner of bikes. Sure looked like a lot of fun! Of course, now I don't have anything that is really worth running down the strip. My KTM would loop if I hammered the gas because it is geared so low and the big BMW is well... just BIG, hehe...

09GraySilverBusa · 07-26-2012, 03:44 PM

Welcome, nice bikes!

**Gilk51** · 07-26-2012, 04:50 PM

Kev

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Originally Posted by Tourmeister

Cool! A few years back we actually had a TWT Drag strip day at a strip somewhere up in the DFW area.

Can you believe it was 5 years ago?

It was Kennedale's strip which is only an 1/8 mile but still fun.

Drag Wars

wanabeguru · 07-26-2012, 04:51 PM

Welcome aboard!

chaissos · 07-26-2012, 05:13 PM

Glad to have you here. I ride a sport tourer, too, and am looking forward to lots of long rides. Only on weekends, though, as I still have to work (darnit!). I wish I was independently wealthy so I could just spend all my time riding, but alas, it just isn't so.

hizzo3 · 07-26-2012, 06:08 PM

Welcome to the forum and glad too see 1+ dfw rider. This may be a stretch but in nrh we meet on Fridays at the burger box, and every other week we have a meet in Denton. Pie runs are a great way to meet members from across the state (and sometimes out of state).

I like the idea of a drag night. Maybe we should work it in as a bonus pie run or charity event.

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Kevin H · 07-26-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hizzo3

Welcome to the forum and glad too see 1+ dfw rider. This may be a stretch but in nrh we meet on Fridays at the burger box, and every other week we have a meet in Denton. Pie runs are a great way to meet members from across the state (and sometimes out of state).

I like the idea of a drag night. Maybe we should work it in as a bonus pie run or charity event.

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Denton? we should set up a track night some time at the denton 1/8 mile strip. I think they have their test/tune nights on thursday

tshelfer · 07-26-2012, 06:20 PM

Couple o' nice looking rides. Welcome.

Kevin H · 07-26-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tshelfer

Couple o' nice looking rides. Welcome.

Thanks, also that xr650l in the back ground is for sale too.

hizzo3 · 07-26-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin H

Denton? we should set up a track night some time at the denton 1/8 mile strip. I think they have their test/tune nights on thursday

Hmm know if anyone that does PC3's will be out there. I loaded a stock tune on my PC3 but for some reason it smells rather rich at idle. *sorry for thread hijack*

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El Fenix · 07-26-2012, 09:02 PM

Welcome from the White Rock Lake area!

shootergal · 07-26-2012, 10:06 PM

from Montgomery, birthplace of the Texas flag.

msfdude · 07-26-2012, 10:29 PM

Welcome Kevin, I'm in Allen as well. Maybe we can hook up sometime and go for a ride or grab breakfast on a Saturday.

Kevin H · 07-26-2012, 10:49 PM

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Welcome Kevin, I'm in Allen as well. Maybe we can hook up sometime and go for a ride or grab breakfast on a Saturday.

That be cool sometime. You have a zzr1200? When I was looking for a Blackbird, I had a hard time deciding if I wanted a zzr instead. I almost picked up a dark blue one, but just decided to stick with what I originally wanted and waited for a Bird to pop up in my price range. I bet yours pulls like a freight train.

Do you ever ride through Lucas? I know a really good route take greenville to McKinney airport then follow FM 546 all the way to Lucas Road then take Lucas to Country Club rd, turn right and follow ll the way till it spits you back out to greenville! super good and curvy.

msfdude · 07-27-2012, 02:31 AM

Yes I have taken that road and I agree, good twisties not too far from home and makes for a nice, quick ride.

I bought the ZZR new in '05. I also was looking at the Blackbird, but none were available in the area and purchased the ZZR instead. See very few of either bike around, yet they really perform.

MaxxTraxx · 07-27-2012, 07:05 AM

Welcome from Sachse!!

KLR650 · 07-27-2012, 11:03 PM

Welcome. Our church is near Allen, in Fairview. Have you been to IN N OUT Burger there in Allen yet? Great burger!

07-26-2012, 01:31 PM	#1
Kevin H Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Allen TX Posts: 8	New here in Allen Texas! Hello, I have been riding for about 5 years and had just about every type of bike from Honda shadow to Bagger Harleys and from side car rig to Dual sport. Now my dad and I have finally settled down to a couple subtle easy going sport tourers. And old blackbird(mine) and an old bandit(pops).

07-26-2012, 03:44 PM	#5
09GraySilverBusa Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 487	Re: New here in Allen Texas! Welcome, nice bikes! __________________ 2009 Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa Brock's CT Exhaust, BMC Race Air Filter, ECU Editor, Lee's Custom Seat, Marchesini Rims, Michelin Pilot Power Pure Tires Texas Mile, March 2010-195.4 MPH on Pump Gas \|Oct 2010 - 197.2 \|March 2011 - 197.3 \|Oct 2011 196.4 \|March 2012 197.8 \|Oct 2012 206.1 MPH Loring July 2012- 1 mile 205.48 MPH, 1.5 mile 212.27 MPH \|Stock Motor 2012 ABS Gold Wing 2007 Honda CRF450x G2 Throttle Cam System, JD Jet Kit, R&D Flex-Jet Remote Fuel Screw, Moose Radiator Guards

07-26-2012, 04:51 PM	#7
wanabeguru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: RIO DELL, CA Posts: 4,757	Re: New here in Allen Texas! Welcome aboard! __________________ Wally[electronics technician] 2007 RED BANDIT

07-26-2012, 05:13 PM	#8
chaissos Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cibolo, TX 78108 Posts: 248	Re: New here in Allen Texas! Glad to have you here. I ride a sport tourer, too, and am looking forward to lots of long rides. Only on weekends, though, as I still have to work (darnit!). I wish I was independently wealthy so I could just spend all my time riding, but alas, it just isn't so. __________________ Scott 2012 "STutter", STOC# 8642 My garage: 2012 ST1300, 2004 Toyota 4Runner, 2001 Volkswagon Jetta, 1997 SeaDoo GTX, 1955 Triumph T-100 Dead or Gone: 2010 Honda ST1300, 1975 Yamaha XS500,1986 Honda VF500FII, 1982 Yamaha XZ550 Vision, 1978 Honda CB250N,1974 Yamaha RD350, 1972 Yamaha DS7, More I can't even remember

07-26-2012, 06:08 PM	#9
hizzo3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,667	Welcome to the forum and glad too see 1+ dfw rider. This may be a stretch but in nrh we meet on Fridays at the burger box, and every other week we have a meet in Denton. Pie runs are a great way to meet members from across the state (and sometimes out of state). I like the idea of a drag night. Maybe we should work it in as a bonus pie run or charity event. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" - Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt DL1000K6, VN750A20

07-26-2012, 06:20 PM	#11
tshelfer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 5,001	Re: New here in Allen Texas! Couple o' nice looking rides. Welcome. __________________ Tim in Arlington '05 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Preach the gospel. And if necessary, use words - Francis of Assisi

07-26-2012, 09:02 PM	#14
El Fenix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 765	Re: New here in Allen Texas! Welcome from the White Rock Lake area!

07-26-2012, 10:06 PM	#15
shootergal Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montgomery,TX Posts: 2,572	Re: New here in Allen Texas! from Montgomery, birthplace of the Texas flag. __________________ Corinne (I am the LION, not the LAMB) 2007 BMW F800ST BACA Seven Coves Chapter Dylan "Porkchop" Newman / 2006 - 2009 / BACA / RIP Little Brother "An armed man will kill an unarmed man with monotonous regularity" "Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everybody you meet" General James Mattis

07-26-2012, 10:29 PM	#16
msfdude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 144	Re: New here in Allen Texas! Welcome Kevin, I'm in Allen as well. Maybe we can hook up sometime and go for a ride or grab breakfast on a Saturday. __________________ Trev '12 Triumph Explorer '05 ZZR-1200 '88 Goldwing (sadly, is gone to the parts bin) '00 Concours (sold) '01 V-star 1100 Custom (sold) '00 V-Star 650 Classic (sold)

07-27-2012, 02:31 AM	#18
msfdude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 144	Re: New here in Allen Texas! Yes I have taken that road and I agree, good twisties not too far from home and makes for a nice, quick ride. I bought the ZZR new in '05. I also was looking at the Blackbird, but none were available in the area and purchased the ZZR instead. See very few of either bike around, yet they really perform. __________________ Trev '12 Triumph Explorer '05 ZZR-1200 '88 Goldwing (sadly, is gone to the parts bin) '00 Concours (sold) '01 V-star 1100 Custom (sold) '00 V-Star 650 Classic (sold)

07-27-2012, 07:05 AM	#19
MaxxTraxx Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sachse, Tx Posts: 1,005	Re: New here in Allen Texas! Welcome from Sachse!! __________________ Bryan If you really want to know what's going on, watch what's happening at least five cars ahead CMA Saints On Steel 1985 Honda XL350R Back in the dirt!! 2003 Honda Shadow 750 ACE daily rider 2006 suzuki DRZ400 gone.

07-27-2012, 11:03 PM	#20
KLR650 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 55	Re: New here in Allen Texas! Welcome. Our church is near Allen, in Fairview. Have you been to IN N OUT Burger there in Allen yet? Great burger!

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