Motorcycles

[neph93]

@Jett129:

Wow!-Great shots.

For real. Some lovely pics, really illustrating the speed and skill involved. Terrible that there was a fatality though…

[motojobobo]

Cool shots!
@Sam
On the last one, why are only 4 bikes colored and the rest look grey? Filters? Never saw that before. Way to highlight them.

[Sam]

Thanks, guys! Glad you like them.

@motojobobo I was feeling artistic when it came to that one. I gradually reduced the vibrancy and the saturation on that one and used the brush tool to highlight the leading bikes. Wanted them to fade to black and white the farther back in the photo they were. First time doing it really but it was fun.

[rocket]

great shots…

[Graeme]

I saw the new BMW R nineT Urban G/S in the local dealership. It's a pretty machine, comfortable to sit on, and reasonably practical. Bike EXIF have a review.

[Jordonf9]

You either need a body and lens that can focus continuously to keep up with action, or you have to set your lens for the distance/spot you want to photograph them at to get sharp photos. I have been doing action photos for 13 years at least, so I have learned the hard way mostly with getting proper action photos that are pin sharp.

I usually shoot wide open unless the light is generous and soft, then I'll go up to f5 maybe while still keeping at least 400 shutter. Also love I can shoot to 12500 iso without a worry with too much noise. 1D X MarkII FTW!

[louisbosco]

@Jordonf9:

1D X MarkII FTW!

holy shit

[Graeme]

Harley have rejigged their range for 2018, folding the Dyna and Softail lines into one.

I'm not normally a big fan of the Motor Co., but I do like the Fat Bob, which is described as being designed to scare zombies!

[Jett129]

Funny,I'm a big fan of the Motor Co.,and I hate what they did with that bike. Don't care who its designed to scare.

[Giles]

Yes, whoever came up with the line - "designed to scare zombies" - was trying a little too hard…..All it did was make me wet my knickers, and not through fear....

[Jett129]

They're trying,desperately,hard to appeal to younger people. As their current, aging,consumer base is rapidly diminishing.

[bryaneidins70]

I'm looking into getting a 'Winter hack' so the 9T doesn't get trashed though the winter months.

The Honda VFR (pre vtec) has been recommended by a mate at work.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

I don't want to spend a fortune either… £2k max.

[Sage954]

Came across this today. I never knew Porsche made a motorcycle.

[Sam]

@bryaneidins70:

I'm looking into getting a 'Winter hack' so the 9T doesn't get trashed though the winter months.

The Honda VFR (pre vtec) has been recommended by a mate at work.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

I don't want to spend a fortune either… £2k max.

@bryaneidins70
Does it have to be fast? Suzuki now makes the VanVan with a 200cc engine. I personally think would make a great winter bike. I had the 125 as my first ever bike and it was insanely fun to ride. Won't be to everyone's tastes though.

I'll get one one day and treat it as a project… Love to have it end up like this!

[Graeme]

@Sam I'll match your Van Van, and raise you a Grom! (MSX125 to the Brits.)

[bryaneidins70]

@Sam, that looks bloody cool. I'll take a look into them.

[foundrymotorcycle]

@Graeme:

The Indian Scout is stock, as far as I know. It's a good looking bike, but rather small, so @Jordonf9 might need to look elsewhere if he's as lanky as @Sam and I are.

Just seen the Ashley Watson Eversholt jacket over at Silodrome.

It's a waxed canvas jacket with a Dyneema lining to provide abrasion resistance; a waterproof and breathable drop liner to keep you dry; and a set of D3O armour. It's also available in navy. Could be good for riding around town.

We've got these in stock. www.foundrymotorcycleshop.co.uk

[harley dave]

Hi  folks I've been away for a while but hopefully back for good

[Giles]

Nice…..

[harley dave]

Here's the other one