# NYSpeed bikes past and present **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 19, 2009, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612 "2009-01-19T22:17:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/221 "2009-04-15T07:18:32Z")
I’m down in florida, lol. I might need to go test ride one over at the triumph dealer… thanks for the offer though. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/222 "2009-04-15T07:46:03Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > I’m down in florida, lol. I might need to go test ride one over at the triumph dealer… > > thanks for the offer though. I have never even researched buying from a dealer. They let you test ride bikes? ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/223 "2009-04-15T08:28:23Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > I have never even researched buying from a dealer. They let you test ride bikes? when i used to work at berts it was a grey area. the only 2 times i remember test rides the guys swore up and down they have been riding for years and years, they had a valid motorcycle liscence but that didnt stop them from dumping both bikes… :fail: for teh most part at least there im gunna say not a chance in hell. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/224 "2009-04-15T08:29:13Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > when i used to work at berts it was a grey area. the only 2 times i remember test rides the guys swore up and down they have been riding for years and years, they had a valid motorcycle liscence but that didnt stop them from dumping both bikes… :fail: > > for teh most part at least there im gunna say not a chance in hell. Thats what I thought. ---
**Author:** ![JUICEDSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedss/32/7185_2.png) [@JUICEDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JUICEDSS)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/225 "2009-04-15T08:43:14Z")
Harley dealers let you test ride. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/226 "2009-04-15T09:01:36Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > when i used to work at berts it was a grey area. the only 2 times i remember test rides the guys swore up and down they have been riding for years and years, they had a valid motorcycle liscence but that didnt stop them from dumping both bikes… :fail: > > for teh most part at least there im gunna say not a chance in hell. if you dump it on a test ride, do you have to pay for it? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/227 "2009-04-15T09:25:56Z")
certain companies do, certain dealers do… depends on your relationship with them, how serious you are, and their insurance policies… ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/228 "2009-04-15T09:26:35Z")
[quote=“drvnkd,post:226,topic:61612"”] if you dump it on a test ride, do you have to pay for it? [/quote] yeah one guy ended up buying the bike rather than paying to have it fixxed and the other guy paid 3500 for new wheels and tires after he jumped one of the concrete islands… :ham: ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2009, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/229 "2009-09-30T20:34:57Z")
BUMP… for action shots. ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2009, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/230 "2009-09-30T20:49:07Z")
I have more action pics than I could probably upload ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2009, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/231 "2009-09-30T20:50:06Z")
host the best ones! ---
**Author:** ![ScreamingSon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/screamingson/32/5420_2.png) [@ScreamingSon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ScreamingSon)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/232 "2009-09-30T20:53:22Z")
![http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i35/soldmysoul2rol/100_1462.jpg](http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i35/soldmysoul2rol/100_1462.jpg) Not action shot, sorry. But I miss that ol triple. Muddy because it was March and I had to take it from garage in back of yard to the streets. I can’t find any other pics of it… ![http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i35/soldmysoul2rol/100_1528.jpg](http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i35/soldmysoul2rol/100_1528.jpg) Current bike. ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/233 "2009-09-30T20:53:25Z")
> [@venompwr2](#): > > I am still on my first and only bike right now, 2008 Buell Lightning XB12Scg, mostly stock, pazzo levers, changed the mirrors - dont know the brand, polished header, custom chopped tail, D&D pipe and intake mod This bike is amazing ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/234 "2009-09-30T20:55:48Z")
![http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/87conquestTSi/50ft.jpg](http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/87conquestTSi/50ft.jpg) ![http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/87conquestTSi/DSCF3332.jpg](http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/87conquestTSi/DSCF3332.jpg) Don’t forget ![http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/87conquestTSi/mecrach.jpg](http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/87conquestTSi/mecrach.jpg) I’m saving all winter for another super moto. Keep your eye’s open lol ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2009, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/235 "2009-10-01T03:10:41Z")
> [@ScreamingSon](#): > > ![http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i35/soldmysoul2rol/100_1462.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/1/910bfc9475d76ba35e9470e1b91b3dc875aea322.jpeg) > > Not action shot, sorry. But I miss that ol triple. Muddy because it was March and I had to take it from garage in back of yard to the streets. I can’t find any other pics of it… Are those impound numbers on the bike? If so I think I rode with you once way back in April. ---
**Author:** ![super\_chicken](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/super_chicken/32/7417_2.png) [@super\_chicken](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/super_chicken)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2009, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/236 "2009-10-01T04:43:57Z")
![http://nyspeed.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10623&stc=1&d=1254396961](http://nyspeed.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10623&stc=1&d=1254396961) '81 Yamaha 650 special. It wasn’t running and hadn’t been on the road since '04 but I dragged it out of a barn and got it going again. Has an alternator made of yamaha banshee and honda vf500 parts, a simple electronic ignition and \<10,000 miles. For what it is I enjoy it. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2009, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/237 "2009-10-01T05:18:28Z")
For as much talking as I did in this thread, I never posted pics. first: ![http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo65/maxwell8888/DSCN1901.jpg](http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo65/maxwell8888/DSCN1901.jpg) Latest: ![http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo65/maxwell8888/DSCN2257.jpg](http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo65/maxwell8888/DSCN2257.jpg) Currently: ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2009, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/238 "2009-10-01T07:52:10Z")
> [@ieatpaint315](#): > > Realized after uploading that I don’t have the front fender on, but you still get the idea lol. i am fucking in love with these bikes, if mine gets sold im picking up a 636 for sure (yes i know his is a 1000 but it looks the same) ---
**Author:** ![ScreamingSon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/screamingson/32/5420_2.png) [@ScreamingSon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ScreamingSon)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2009, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/239 "2009-10-01T07:53:12Z")
Are those impound numbers on the bike? If so I think I rode with you once way back in April. Those sure are impound #'s. ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2009, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612/240 "2009-10-01T07:58:13Z")
Updated my other thread, but I’l throw pics in here to contribute. '05 plastics from PAULO (the man). ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0296a.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0296a.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0302a.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0302a.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0305a.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0305a.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0313a.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0313a.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0320a.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/EclipseBlur/DSC_0320a.jpg) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-bikes-past-and-present/61612.md?page=13)