When we ride
Good feeling
#13
07-31-2012 | 01:31 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Shelby, N.C.
#14
07-31-2012 | 01:49 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: ALABAMA
I noticed back when I had my VTX 1300 (03-07) I would ride... I would have a reasonable time.. I would be worn slap out by the end of the day. after a year the thing didn't really impress me anymore.. Then I bought my first Harley a Street Glide in 07... went ahead and did the 103 with the cams... I would ride.... I would have a great time... after a while I would catch myself smiling... would come home at the end of the day in a good mood and NEVER thought... "ho hum" when I would get on it.... Now I have traded to the Road Glide... still in the "feeling each other out" stage of our "relationship".. I think there may be one or two things that I have to make "right for me".... but I had it right at a week and took off on a three day ride up to the Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway then home.... over all ..... I think I would have a hard time going back to a metric bike, I guess if it was the ONLY option I had to stay on two wheels... I would have to go try a couple out... but as long as I can be on the HD... I'll be on one.
#15
07-31-2012 | 02:45 PM
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 343
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From: Western WA
So I bought my RKC without consulting her. She was MAD, I mean really mad. I told her it was a good deal and I was selling it in a few months to make some money. In the mean time I was using it to get used to riding again. Three months down the road I told her I was putting the Harley up for sale like I promised. She told me not to sell it because I always came home in a good mood and smile on my face after riding.
Corvette was the exact same story.
Corvette was the exact same story.
Glad it's worked for you.
#16
07-31-2012 | 03:01 PM
Ive owned more bikes than I can quickly recall & all but a couple were HDs.
Ive owned a couple of bike shops so Ive worked on & ridden mutiple makes & sizes.
A HD is the only one that fits me they way I like it.
The shake, rattle & the rest of the oddities of a HD just add character somehow.
Anyways... that my excuse
Ive owned a couple of bike shops so Ive worked on & ridden mutiple makes & sizes.
A HD is the only one that fits me they way I like it.
The shake, rattle & the rest of the oddities of a HD just add character somehow.
Anyways... that my excuse
#18
07-31-2012 | 03:39 PM
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
There is some irony, I blew my knee out last year from running for 35 years and the doctor told me road bicycling was the only exercise I could do outdoors to replace running. My wife was excited to help me shop for the bicycle because it one of the few hobbies where she didn’t need to worry about me. Two weeks after I got the bicycle, I rode up on a wreck where one bicycler crashed head on into 2 others. Two went to the hospital without feeling in their legs, the third died. My wife says I’m not riding the Harley enough.
Beary
#19
07-31-2012 | 03:54 PM
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 910
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From: Shaconage
For me, that feeling has not been exclusive to HD. I've felt "at one" with many of my bikes. I’ve found it has more to do with a perfect day. It’s when great weather, great scenery, and a great road all come together. For me, there’s something about riding into a setting sun that feels awesome. Regardless of what brand or type of bike I’m on, it just feels great.
They say true happiness is smiling when no one else is around.
They say true happiness is smiling when no one else is around.
#20
07-31-2012 | 04:01 PM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,490
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
My wife and I always consult each other on major purchases, but there was no way she would agree to a motorcycle. I’ve owned a lot of bikes, but I took a break while raising my kids because I couldn't afford both. When the last kid left, I was hunting for my next ride. My wife stood firm because she didn’t want to worry every time I rode off.
So I bought my RKC without consulting her. She was MAD, I mean really mad. I told her it was a good deal and I was selling it in a few months to make some money. In the mean time I was using it to get used to riding again. Three months down the road I told her I was putting the Harley up for sale like I promised. She told me not to sell it because I always came home in a good mood and smile on my face after riding.
Corvette was the exact same story.
Beary
So I bought my RKC without consulting her. She was MAD, I mean really mad. I told her it was a good deal and I was selling it in a few months to make some money. In the mean time I was using it to get used to riding again. Three months down the road I told her I was putting the Harley up for sale like I promised. She told me not to sell it because I always came home in a good mood and smile on my face after riding.
Corvette was the exact same story.
Beary
Oh, been married to the same wonderful woman for 41 years...nothing I do surprises her anymore....she just rolls her eyes....God love her!