Put baby in the corner
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Sld1959
Ronin
Nice, 63 years old, two artificial hips, arthretic back and my daredevil days are done. Won't be tempted to get it out on a sunny day. Best for me to just put her away until spring.
Sold my Ultra Limited 7 years ago.....haven't set foot in a Harley shop since...I know what will happen if i do. I miss it but too many distracted drivers on the road these days.
The wife and I now get our "air time" with our convertible. Not the same but close
Bear007
Custom
I understand that. I'm 67 years old and fortunately still in pretty good health and able to handle the beast through the tough weather. Though the heated gear is a big advantage.
Bear007
Custom
Air time is air time. The vehicle doesn't matter, just you and the wife hitting the road.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
I never had a touring bike, only a crotch rocket. '83 Yamaha 650 seca 650 turbo. It just hits full boost at top of 1st gear, but hold on tight when popping into 2nd. It almost rolled me off the back. Held on by 2 fingers on the throttle and the other hand was used to crawl my way back up.
Keystone19250
SAINT
Heated clothing is great for your body on a cold day but it doesn’t heat up the road you’re on so just be careful of the slick spots.
Old_Me
SAINT
i used to bring mine back to the dealership where he had a heated storage building. cost me like $50 a month, from Columbus Day weekend until the middle of April. they'd also do what ever service the bikes needed.
but, i too can no longer ride 2 wheelers, maybe some day, if'n i hit the lott-ree, i'll get me a nice fully decked out trike....
but, i too can no longer ride 2 wheelers, maybe some day, if'n i hit the lott-ree, i'll get me a nice fully decked out trike....
Bear007
Custom
I'm not in need of a trike yet. I'm not crazy about trikes so I may just hang it up when that time comes, hopefully got a number of years left before that time.
Area52
Professional
Spent much of free time this year fixing house stuff and ridin’season was nonexistent. Got so bad I’d stop in my tracks when I heard the distinct rumble of a twin-v a’coming and only watch as someone passed by.
The good thing about mc tires and cold weather is they seem to with their soft compound, but here in the Midwest I prefer to stay off the streets as the low hanging sun causes too much glare, slick leaves, railroad track and grate condensation and now icing.
Time to call my insurance company to discontinue the Liability coverage, saves me $200 when not riding in winter.
So as my FLHX sits in the side garage, I salute those braving the cold for a worthy cause!
The good thing about mc tires and cold weather is they seem to with their soft compound, but here in the Midwest I prefer to stay off the streets as the low hanging sun causes too much glare, slick leaves, railroad track and grate condensation and now icing.
Time to call my insurance company to discontinue the Liability coverage, saves me $200 when not riding in winter.
So as my FLHX sits in the side garage, I salute those braving the cold for a worthy cause!
Old_Me
SAINT
well i used to ride "2 wheelers", but several major back operations and i simply cannot steady a bike between my legs.....
so it'll be a trike someday (if i hit the lott-ree), or a gun store.....
or maybe a candy store.....i luv's me my Snickers, and they will be all MINE...MINE...MINE...MINE...!!!!!!!!!!
Bear007
Custom
I know that feeling of hearing a bike coming down the road when you're at home doing some work. Everything stops while you watch it go by with those wanting eyes ...
A big part of my winter riding is the year round motorcycle escorts, active duty soldiers returning home and veteran funeral escorts with the Patriot Guard Riders and American Legion Riders.