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Title: cup holders
Post by: ajaxgs on July 12, 2006, 06:17:24 AM
dumb a@@ question of the day

has anyone put a cup holder on your gs to hold the morning cup of joe????? 8)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: annguyen1981 on July 12, 2006, 06:25:58 AM
So are you a squid that doesn't wear a helmet? :laugh: :thumb: :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MarkusN on July 12, 2006, 06:26:36 AM
Nah, you have to go the GoldWing forum for that.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: annguyen1981 on July 12, 2006, 06:29:29 AM
Quote from: MarkusN on July 12, 2006, 06:26:36 AM
Nah, you have to go the GoldWing forum for that.

LMAO :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: ajaxgs on July 12, 2006, 06:34:04 AM
Quote from: MarkusN on July 12, 2006, 06:26:36 AM
Nah, you have to go the GoldWing forum for that.



don't want to drive a tank :cheers:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: bbq on July 12, 2006, 06:52:57 AM
Balance it on your head???  :laugh: You can even use that as a weapon when the cager is crowding you  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: ajaxgs on July 12, 2006, 06:54:00 AM
Quote from: bbq on July 12, 2006, 06:52:57 AM
Balance it on your head???  :laugh: You can even use that as a weapon when the cager is crowding you  :icon_mrgreen:


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Budrick320 on July 12, 2006, 06:58:34 AM
You know I was going to post this a while back. I forgot.
I am talking about starbucks and other takeout drinks that you want to take with you home or other places. I was thinking about mounting it behind the windscreen and above the tach/speedo, but I have not had time to think on how to fabricate or create anything. Anyone got any ideas???
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: 3imo on July 12, 2006, 07:04:36 AM
when I was a noob, I would ride to the local Mickey D's and get a combo like a f%$king Idiot. :cookoo:

Then I would try to one hand it all the way back to work.   needless to say I lost a MED sized coke or two in my time.  Try explaining a lap full of coke to your boss, just before a sales presentation.

Anyway a cupholder mod that is inconspicious and easy to use would be great just for lunch runs.  Good Idea if anyone can come up with somethin.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: onefastgs500 on July 12, 2006, 07:07:48 AM
use a marine cup holder found at boating supply stores
they swivel and wont spill the beans(iv'e seen them on wings and such-hell even had one on a voyager i owned breifly)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: blue05twin on July 12, 2006, 07:16:00 AM
Get one of those hats that have can holders on both sides and the straw that runs down.  Then mount the can holders to your helmet.  There all done
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: pandy on July 12, 2006, 07:23:04 AM
Quote from: onefastgs500 on July 12, 2006, 07:07:48 AM
use a marine cup holder found at boating supply stores
they swivel and wont spill the beans(iv'e seen them on wings and such-hell even had one on a voyager i owned breifly)

This is what we decided would be best when we discussed this deep issue on the B.A.G.S. ride last Sunday!  :thumb: :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: mike_mike on July 12, 2006, 07:34:59 AM
check stores that sell harley stuff.
I've seen lots of harleys with cup holders. They kind of look like a leather beer cozy strapped to the bars. You could make your own easily, go to walmart camping/outdoorsy section and get a cup holder.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: fodder650 on July 12, 2006, 09:23:18 AM
Blue05 I was thinking the same thing. Two sodas on either side of the helmet. And you would be set!
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Altephor on July 12, 2006, 09:31:29 AM
Couldn't you just eat and/or drink whatever you bought in the restaurant/fast food place?  Seems like it'd be a huge hassle to not spill, especially when leaned over.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Dwn4whadever on July 12, 2006, 09:36:31 AM
Quote from: Altephor on July 12, 2006, 09:31:29 AM
Couldn't you just eat and/or drink whatever you bought in the restaurant/fast food place?  Seems like it'd be a huge hassle to not spill, especially when leaned over.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Alphamazing on July 12, 2006, 12:15:12 PM
(http://www.kennedy-inc.com/images/22-5603.jpg)

Get one of those, glue some strong magnets to the bottom, cover the bottom in soft felt or something like that, and just stick it to your tank.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: pandy on July 12, 2006, 12:21:42 PM
Quote from: Altephor on July 12, 2006, 09:31:29 AM
Couldn't you just eat and/or drink whatever you bought in the restaurant/fast food place?  Seems like it'd be a huge hassle to not spill, especially when leaned over.

You obviously don't understand caffeine addiction, do ya'? :P ;)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: 3imo on July 12, 2006, 12:36:46 PM
AM I the only idiot who ran into a fast food joint for takeout and ordered a combo with a drink?

If I am that sucks cause I did it like 5 times.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: natedawg120 on July 12, 2006, 12:48:51 PM
If you have stick handlebars a cup will fit on the clutch side of them.  Lean it on the speedo and the cables will support it.  I have gotten many a combos back to work that way, before i switched my handlebars. 
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: pandy on July 12, 2006, 12:54:07 PM
Quote from: 3imo on July 12, 2006, 12:36:46 PM
AM I the only idiot who ran into a fast food joint for takeout and ordered a combo with a drink?
If I am that sucks cause I did it like 5 times.

When I use a tailbag, I can snuggle a softdrink or coffee in there amongst the junk, and I've done that successfully. But I've never ordered a combo when all I have to carry the drink is my hand!  :laugh: :kiss3:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: ajaxgs on July 12, 2006, 12:55:09 PM
Quote from: pandy on July 12, 2006, 12:21:42 PM
Quote from: Altephor on July 12, 2006, 09:31:29 AM
Couldn't you just eat and/or drink whatever you bought in the restaurant/fast food place? Seems like it'd be a huge hassle to not spill, especially when leaned over.

You obviously don't understand caffeine addiction, do ya'? :P ;)



thanks pandy  :thumb: :thumb:


i like my coffee /smokes dont drink except bailys/coffee
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Altephor on July 12, 2006, 01:34:16 PM
Well I'm not saying don't get coffee.. just drink it where you bought it.  Or just make it at home and thermos it in a tankbag/backpack/cargo net.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: pandy on July 12, 2006, 01:55:59 PM
I've got places to go! Things to do! People to see! I can't be chained to a coffee house for long, agonizing minutes!  :bs:   :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: 3imo on July 12, 2006, 02:03:09 PM
Drinking and riding is a bad idea.  alcohol or not.

to carry a drink is fine. but trying to slurp a latte while on the bike is just stupid.

(although when your riding one handed with a drink in your hand, the straw does fit under your helmet just right)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: pandy on July 12, 2006, 03:28:59 PM
Camel back?  :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: blue05twin on July 12, 2006, 03:38:36 PM
Get a canteen, when you order your combo put the dink in your canteen, when your done then you can wash it out.

Do they even make canteens anymore?!?
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: nick_villan on July 12, 2006, 03:57:10 PM
you can get a back pack and put it in
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: onefastgs500 on July 12, 2006, 06:04:12 PM
duh use a thermos they have some nice stainless steel ones these days-won't spill keeps hot things hot and cold things cold,so you could put a cup of coffee and two popscicles in it :icon_mrgreen: :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: CirclesCenter on July 12, 2006, 06:56:43 PM
Don't order a combo.

Hell don't eat fast crap.

less fat = better power to weight ratio!

Naw but really, hit the vending machine at work up for the soda kids. Even my mom's programming job has a soda machine in the break room.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Jason on July 12, 2006, 08:34:01 PM
I put my cup holder right beside my cell phone holder that is right beside my cd player that are all right behind the passanger seat on the rear fender. Hey If you're gonna be a dumb ass, do it right.   :laugh: j/k :dunno_white:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: MarkusN on July 13, 2006, 12:12:47 AM
Quote from: pandy on July 12, 2006, 01:55:59 PM
I've got places to go! Things to do! People to see! I can't be chained to a coffee house for long, agonizing minutes! :bs: :icon_mrgreen:
Hmm. and there I was thinking that it was: "I've got places to go! Things to see! People to do!
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Yankee Punker on July 13, 2006, 02:09:47 AM
 What, a cup holder? You can just rest that HOT cup of coffee in between your tank and your privates!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:









This as been read like 237 times and I can't believe I was the first to say this. :cheers:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: deathlucky on July 13, 2006, 02:34:06 AM
3imo wouldnt that be like so agains the law to 1 hand it lol not that i really care but what would a cop do if they saw u
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: bubba zanetti on July 13, 2006, 03:26:32 AM
I think if your gonna put a cup holder on, the best place to mount it would be next to the ashtray  O0
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on July 13, 2006, 03:51:34 AM
L3
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Yankee Punker on July 13, 2006, 04:31:46 AM
Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on July 13, 2006, 03:51:34 AM
Laugh if you must, it's a problem for us addicts.

Typical work day in the car, I get a 20 oz Starbucks Latte on the way in, drink at my desk. Later in the day I might go get another, 10-15 minutes, tops.

On the bike, I have to find a Starbucks that's not too crowded, sit down and drink it there. About a half hour of time lost, making me a lot later to work. Later in the day, same thing, lots of time blown.

More than once I've gotten in line at Starbucks, and when I've gotten my drink, all the seats are taken. Then I'm standing with this big paper mug in one hand, I can't leave and I can't sit down. I've learned if it's too crowded, and I'm on the bike, not to even try.


None of the thermos bottles they sell there are even big enough for a single 20 oz latte. They're almost all a half-liter... call it 16 oz.

Even if I take a larger thermos bottle in, order my latte and decant it into the thermos, it won't fit in my tank bag. I'll have to either wear a pack just for that, or attach more luggage.

Seems trivial, but it's stuff like this that keeps bikes recreational machines, and keeps people buying cars even if they ride.

Dam Starbucks, I'm glad someone make great coffee drinks which they do, but my friends and I were just talking the other day about how much money we probably spend on Starbucks Products each year. I average in at about $1092.00 (about 3 venti iced mocha's & 3 frapps from convenience stores a week = about $21.00) :cheers:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: 3imo on July 13, 2006, 06:29:05 AM
Quote from: deathlucky on July 13, 2006, 02:34:06 AM
3imo wouldnt that be like so agains the law to 1 hand it lol not that i really care but what would a cop do if they saw u

I bet it is.  I wonder if they would write the citation for being a dumbass? or probably just reckless driving.

back then I worked down the street from Mickey D's. I had to get through one stoplight though. Thats usually where the drink would spill cause I was trying to shift her into neutral without the clutch. sometimes it worked but if the timing is off the bike would buck violently.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: tussey on July 13, 2006, 09:10:26 AM
Quote from: blue05twin on July 12, 2006, 03:38:36 PM
Get a canteen, when you order your combo put the dink in your canteen, when your done then you can wash it out.

Do they even make canteens anymore?!?

word. I hadn't even thought of that. I have two 1qt canteens and a 2qt canteen.

Buy them here.

1qt http://www.rangerjoes.com/canteen-1qt-p-258.html
2qt http://www.rangerjoes.com/canteen-2qt-p-263.html

Note canteen covers sold separately. Actually just goto this page and get whatever you want
http://www.rangerjoes.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=canteen&osCsid=52240fe358870dbca9a469fd82b961b5&x=12&y=10
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Dr. Love on July 13, 2006, 09:56:45 AM
Example of cup holders:
(http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~szumeng/roadrunnerCupRRC_200.jpg)(http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~szumeng/butler_gl18pass.jpg)
(http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~szumeng/Magnetic-Cup-Holder_sm.jpg)
More cup holders... (needs gear  :icon_razz:)
(http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~szumeng/Coffee-girl.jpg)(http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~szumeng/hot_coffee_220705.jpg)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: ajaxgs on July 13, 2006, 10:03:32 AM
where do you think the flexible one would mount on the bike ....... sorta universal mounting !!!!!!!!!!!!!


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:




dam if i ciuld do that i wouldn't leave the house
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: scottpA_GS on July 13, 2006, 10:35:39 AM
I was thinking of mounting my laptop to the handle bars so I can watch DVDs at red lights  :thumb:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Altephor on July 13, 2006, 10:39:26 AM
A laptop is too bulky.. just mount an LCD in the gas tank!!!  Duh
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: ajaxgs on July 13, 2006, 10:48:25 AM
Quote from: Altephor on July 13, 2006, 10:39:26 AM
A laptop is too bulky.. just mount an LCD in the gas tank!!! Duh

a hell go for the heads up display
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Altephor on July 13, 2006, 11:08:37 AM
Hmm good idea.. just mount a swivelling (is that a word?) screen to your helmet!  That way at stop lights you just rotate it in front of you, and when it's green just put it to the side!

Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: 3imo on July 13, 2006, 11:46:28 AM
(http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~szumeng/Coffee-girl.jpg)(http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~szumeng/hot_coffee_220705.jpg)



I will take one of each.

..eh make that two of the flexible one if its poseable.  :)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: ajaxgs on July 13, 2006, 11:47:48 AM
but i want to know how to mount her to the bike :dunno_white:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: 3imo on July 13, 2006, 11:49:08 AM
That depends. Do you have an open face helmet or not?
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: 3imo on July 13, 2006, 11:51:24 AM
oops, I'm sorry did I tard thhis thread? :dunno_white:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: ajaxgs on July 13, 2006, 11:53:49 AM
not there yet soon maybe
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: pandy on July 13, 2006, 12:26:47 PM
This one seems most PRACTICAL!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Dr. Love on July 13, 2006, 09:56:45 AM
(http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~szumeng/Magnetic-Cup-Holder_sm.jpg)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: ajaxgs on July 13, 2006, 12:37:50 PM
Quote from: pandy on July 13, 2006, 12:26:47 PM
This one seems most PRACTICAL! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote from: Dr. Love on July 13, 2006, 09:56:45 AM
(http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~szumeng/Magnetic-Cup-Holder_sm.jpg)


looks practical
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Rema1000 on July 20, 2006, 10:01:40 PM
Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on July 13, 2006, 03:51:34 AMNone of the thermos bottles they sell there are even big enough for a single 20 oz latte.

When necessary, you can order a small latte, with a two extra shots.

I keep a can of Starbucks Doubleshot in the tankbag, for when I have to ride to a customer site first thing.   I just drink it while stowing my gear.

(http://www.bevnet.com/images/reviews/starbucksdoubleshot/starbucks-doubleshot.jpg)(http://www.mdlsoft.co.uk/PrimaryPics1/plus.jpg)(http://www.motobrio.com/images/Products/Held_Pegasus_4410_01_Resize.jpg)
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on July 21, 2006, 01:09:57 AM
[m7
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: CirclesCenter on July 21, 2006, 04:08:05 AM
Dude.

I can't believe the cupholder thread can rival a turbo thread..... BWAHAHAHAHA

We are such old farts.

Does it make me ghey that I looked at that magnetic one and went, "Wow that's a freaking great idea!" Yeah it probably does. I'll be riding a fracking Goldwing before I know it. But hey so long as in the winter I get those 94 eletric heating thingies. (The part of me that freezes the worst are, well my unmentionables. Having it be a little bit warmer sure would improve my quality of life.)

OMG I'm like 20, I shouldn't be thinking about these things!

Are Goldwings not ghey if you put a turbo on them?
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: pandy on July 21, 2006, 12:35:10 PM
Quote from: CirclesCenter on July 21, 2006, 04:08:05 AM
Are Goldwings not ghey if you put a turbo on them?

Remember..it's not the bike, it's the rider!  :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on July 21, 2006, 03:11:14 PM
j7
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: mike_mike on July 21, 2006, 03:39:42 PM
Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on July 13, 2006, 03:51:34 AM
Laugh if you must, it's a problem for us addicts.

Typical work day in the car, I get a 20 oz Starbucks Latte on the way in, drink at my desk. Later in the day I might go get another, 10-15 minutes, tops.

On the bike, I have to find a Starbucks that's not too crowded, sit down and drink it there. About a half hour of time lost, making me a lot later to work. Later in the day, same thing, lots of time blown.

More than once I've gotten in line at Starbucks, and when I've gotten my drink, all the seats are taken. Then I'm standing with this big paper mug in one hand, I can't leave and I can't sit down. I've learned if it's too crowded, and I'm on the bike, not to even try.

None of the thermos bottles they sell there are even big enough for a single 20 oz latte. They're almost all a half-liter... call it 16 oz.

Even if I take a larger thermos bottle in, order my latte and decant it into the thermos, it won't fit in my tank bag. I'll have to either wear a pack just for that, or attach more luggage.

Seems trivial, but it's stuff like this that keeps bikes recreational machines, and keeps people buying cars even if they ride.


sit on the curb and drink your 10 dollar coffee beside your bike and pick up yuppie girls who's boyfriends are afraid motorcycles will break their manicured nails.  :laugh:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: pandy on July 21, 2006, 04:50:55 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on July 21, 2006, 03:39:42 PM
sit on the curb and drink your 10 dollar coffee beside your bike and pick up yuppie girls who's boyfriends are afraid motorcycles will break their manicured nails.  :laugh:

Our coffee is only a buckfiddy, I ain't no Yuppie, and my bf rawks a bike a whole lot better than I, but I STILL hate it when I break one of my manicured nails!  :flipoff:
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on July 22, 2006, 05:26:52 AM
h7
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: player433 on June 30, 2009, 07:10:45 PM
http://www.mountguys.com/category_s/1424.htm

I was in the market for a GPS mount when I ran into a bunch of motorcycle cup holders so here's an entire site dedicated to various handlebar mounts for just about everything.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Porkchop on June 30, 2009, 07:42:58 PM
Ok.  Please no jokes about the cup holder with the 1 inch ball.

-Porkchop
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Toogoofy317 on July 01, 2009, 02:42:45 PM
My tank bag the Recon 19 has a built in camel back! It was insulated by a little bag that was included so nothing gets wet and the water is cooled all day. One day I ran over to Arby's to grab something to eat while waiting in the Dr. office sat the cup in the middle of the tank bag and put everything around it. Worked for the mile trip but can't carve curves that way.

Mary
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: bubba zanetti on July 01, 2009, 03:57:23 PM
I've been looking for an ashtray for my bike but have had no luck as of yet.
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Chanse on July 01, 2009, 06:58:48 PM
I dont even wanna touch that one... lol :-X
Title: Re: cup holders
Post by: Toogoofy317 on July 02, 2009, 09:11:52 PM
Why :dunno_white: All the cars just flick it out the window when you are fowlling behind.  I just don't see how those "other" riders smoke and ride without a helmet what if the ashes fly in your face?

Honestly, I think smoking is disgusting anyhow!

mary