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Post by trailboss on Apr 25, 2017 11:50:20 GMT -5
You had pretty cool parents.
My dad almost killed himself on an Indian motorcycle back in the forties, so he said "we will never have a motorcycle in our driveway"... all my motocross was done on my neighbors bike.
Wish my dad would have warehoused that old Indian for me.
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Post by stvalentine on Apr 25, 2017 12:49:55 GMT -5
I once got such an oversized knee when I was so dumb to buy an XLCH Harley Kicksportster. The kicker never hit me back but the bike was notorious for kicking into "empty space". I had micro cracks in my knee after that. After all they say that the "CH" stands for "charlie horse"...  |
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Post by simnettpratt on Apr 25, 2017 21:46:08 GMT -5
Nope. Male parental hadn't started speaking to the kids yet, and is a womanizer, attempted murderer, child molester and full blown psychopath. Female is insane; I could just talk her into anything, no discipline ever and lots of emotional abuse. Horrible people actually.
My only dirt bike experience was a summer with my cousin up in Berrien Springs, MI. My car was a red Honda 175 dirt bike and it was awesome. There was a nest of dirt bike trails near the house in the woods, with jumps and berms and everything. The only problem was the trees - screw up and you hit one, so the riding was pretty tame and not quite ESPN material.
The college had a steep dirt hill that bikers would try to climb, so the admins put a metal gate half way up to stop us. You had to get a full head of steam and just squeeze by the gate to make it to the top. If your bike fell over, you slid to the bottom.
I never made it past the gate; my excuse was it wasn't my bike, but the truth was it was scary!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2017 19:33:02 GMT -5
Honda VFR750 in my previous house, all gone now after getting sick.  |
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Post by crapgame on Jul 6, 2017 16:18:59 GMT -5
 I saw this late..here is my dream bike..If I would ever learn to ride one that is...even so this is SWEET!  The pink one is already here! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 7, 2017 21:21:02 GMT -5
 My ride for 15 yrs after I retired. Worst mistake when I joined the Navy I sold my Indian , side shift, should of Mothballed it. Damn You now have the finest motorcycle ever created. Life is good? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 7, 2017 21:24:36 GMT -5
 Can't ride anymore, Balance problem, Son says sell it, I say it's paid for and I sometimes go in the barn and look at it like a fine painting. There is a solution. This is what I ride. I will post some pics of my previous bikes if I can get them off Photobucket. I highly recommend Motor Trike. There isn't much cooler than a Valkyrie trike!  |
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Post by 0syqwx7 on Jul 7, 2017 21:51:44 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2017 12:20:04 GMT -5
A friend just bought this beauty a few weeks ago. What a classic!  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 27, 2017 19:01:40 GMT -5
A friend just bought this beauty a few weeks ago. What a classic! That's a beauty! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 27, 2017 19:02:29 GMT -5
Sharing my pics... Did I do it right?   I am having a hard time seeing the motorcycles. |
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Post by A. Wizard on May 30, 2018 21:42:04 GMT -5
 Me on my 1996 Heritage Softail. I crashed it in 2014. Man that was a beautiful bike. Next bike will be a Harley 3 wheeler. |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2018 22:22:10 GMT -5
I didn't lie...  I can't see any of your photos for some reason, Don. What do you have? Here's my recent upgrade from a 1993 Vulcan 1500 to a 2006 Goldwing 1800:
Very nice, Darin. I have a 1992 Vulcan 1500, but haven't ridden in several years. Unfortunately, I don't have any digital photos handy. |
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Post by isett2860 on May 30, 2018 23:29:36 GMT -5
I traded in the Sportster last fall for this. 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. Only had it 4 days and headed out on the 1900 mile trip to AZ. Justt rode it back a few weeks ago to Chicago. I’m really enjoying it. If your thinking 3 wheels as you get older, I would check one out. The little woman is much happier crossing the country on this one, than on the 2002 BMW K1200LT.  |
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Post by orley on May 31, 2018 16:07:15 GMT -5
I'm not a motorcycle person, but can appreciate the beauty of many bikes, mainly because I have a friend in Mich. who has been riding for over 30 years. He's usually found on a Ducati as he has been involved with MotoGP racing for years. But he recently sent me this pic of a bike he just bought. I think he said it was a 2014 BMW 6cyl. Looks to be as heavy as his wife's little BMW electric car behind it. Not a racing bike, but a sports touring bike? Looks pretty cool I have to admit!  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 1, 2018 1:22:21 GMT -5
I don't know much about bikes either, but I know a nice bike when I see one... That looks like a nice bike to me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2018 12:19:25 GMT -5
Are you guys gonna mercilessly mock me if I post a pic of my scooter? And btw I just have to say, simnettpratt , it takes a hell of a lot of personal courage and radical acceptance to write something like that about your parents - let alone to share it on a public forum. There is such a social stigma to telling negative truths about parents, and people who had a good, supportive, stable, loving upbringing often just don't get it. My wife's mother is the devil incarnate, but people seem more horrified that's my wife decided to cut her out of her life than they are at the lifelong pattern of abusive behavior. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 1, 2018 12:29:21 GMT -5
 Chico if my balance was a little better I would have a scooter, fell in love with them in Italy, cool little things. How about a pic.
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Post by isett2860 on Jun 1, 2018 13:13:25 GMT -5
Are you guys gonna mercilessly mock me if I post a pic of my scooter? And btw I just have to say, simnettpratt , it takes a hell of a lot of personal courage and radical acceptance to write something like that about your parents - let alone to share it on a public forum. There is such a social stigma to telling negative truths about parents, and people who had a good, supportive, stable, loving upbringing often just don't get it. My wife's mother is the devil incarnate, but people seem more horrified that's my wife decided to cut her out of her life than they are at the lifelong pattern of abusive behavior. Heck no! Your happy and your enjoying your ride. I take grief from some for 3 wheels. Oh well I’m happy! |
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Post by orley on Jun 1, 2018 21:31:51 GMT -5
I'm going to throw in just one more from my friend in Mich. A couple of years ago he sent me this pic saying that it was their Christmas tree that year. Man, he's got great wife, and she doesn't have a problem with his motorcycle stuff. But this year she's getting the kitchen of her dreams.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 2, 2018 17:53:59 GMT -5
Are you guys gonna mercilessly mock me if I post a pic of my scooter? And btw I just have to say, simnettpratt , it takes a hell of a lot of personal courage and radical acceptance to write something like that about your parents - let alone to share it on a public forum. There is such a social stigma to telling negative truths about parents, and people who had a good, supportive, stable, loving upbringing often just don't get it. My wife's mother is the devil incarnate, but people seem more horrified that's my wife decided to cut her out of her life than they are at the lifelong pattern of abusive behavior. My wife's parents were unbelievably bad. We could probably fill up a whole forum with horrible parents stories. (It got lucky, thank God) |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 2, 2018 17:55:54 GMT -5
Love it. Here's my bike porn: a custom Bonneville that sold for 'only' $20,000. Yes, it's called the Steve McQueen Special. Mmmm...  You have great taste. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on May 20, 2019 19:34:56 GMT -5
Time to re-boot this thread... Here's Blondie on "Farley". Our, new to us, 2004 Fat Boy before I did anything to it...  And me....  Here's Farley after I .... New Chrome Lower Front Forks Relocated front turn signals Dropped it 2" front and back Installed new Big Radius Turn Down exhaust New Grips Lay Down License Plate mount New Rear Pegs New Front Tire New Tank Bib w/pouch New Seat  |
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Post by trailboss on May 21, 2019 0:06:09 GMT -5
Can't ride anymore, Balance problem, Son says sell it, I say it's paid for and I sometimes go in the barn and look at it like a fine painting. There is a solution. This is what I ride. I will post some pics of my previous bikes if I can get them off Photobucket. I highly recommend Motor Trike. There isn't much cooler than a Valkyrie trike! Reminds me of a company picnic back in the 90’s. Kenny was quite a throwback... had his homemade trike... big Elvis fan he had the pork chop sideburns and the hair. Rolled up wearing a red cape with the BTO (Bachman Turner Overdrive) phrase TCB and the lightning bolt on it (Taking Care of Business)... a phrase Elvis adopted for his crew. The corporate exec was a major knucklehead that was a major jerk and had an imported BMW 733i? Kenny was oblivious to the fact that his rooster tail burnouts were rusticating the Beamer.... |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 21, 2019 8:00:25 GMT -5
There is a solution. This is what I ride. I will post some pics of my previous bikes if I can get them off Photobucket. I highly recommend Motor Trike. There isn't much cooler than a Valkyrie trike! Reminds me of a company picnic back in the 90’s. Kenny was quite a throwback... had his homemade trike... big Elvis fan he had the pork chop sideburns and the hair. Rolled up wearing a red cape with the BTO (Bachman Turner Overdrive) phrase TCB and the lightning bolt on it (Taking Care of Business)... a phrase Elvis adopted for his crew. The corporate exec was a major knucklehead that was a major jerk and had an imported BMW 733i? Kenny was oblivious to the fact that his rooster tail burnouts were rusticating the Beamer.... I am not sure if you are dissing my ride? |
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Post by toshtego on May 21, 2019 10:34:10 GMT -5
I saw this late..here is my dream bike..If I would ever learn to ride one that is...even so this is SWEET! The pink one is already here! I had a Norton years ago. They are remarkable. You will definitely enjoy it. |
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Can't ride anymore, Balance problem, Son says sell it, I say it's paid for and I sometimes go in the barn and look at it like a fine painting.
Chico if my balance was a little better I would have a scooter, fell in love with them in Italy, cool little things. How about a pic.
