Any motorcyclists on here?

ButchA · Mar 10, 2021

I posted this on Facebook, and also on the main Honda Shadow internet forum:
"Can you believe the temperature? It hit an incredible 79° earlier this afternoon, here in Richmond, VA.

I got out my beloved 2007 Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle, and washed her and polished her all up. Shining pretty as always! 45,588 original miles too, and NEVER had a problem!

As seen below, I rolled her out more into the driveway to dry in the sun..."

ANYONE ELSE ON A 1911 FORUM RIDE A MOTORCYCLE?

switchback · Mar 10, 2021

Yep, been riding since before my induction to US Army in 1970, still ride but not the road dog I once was

2014 FXDB 103" engine 6 speed tranny , very smooth

Mike Galway · Mar 10, 2021

Been riding since 1970 , current ride is a '17 Road Glide . Did take a couple years off while over seas

Blackbeard · Mar 11, 2021

I rode a good bit on this 2001 Electraglide.

It might have gone down once due to being distracted by some females at 15 mph.

Mike A1 · Mar 11, 2021

Started riding in 69 & road hundreds of Bikes for the next few decades until taking off with Porsche.
If I get another it will be the R75 BMW with proper sidecar, I mounted many a SC on a big cruzer that
went cross country back in the Daze

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I had one in 78 road it then sold it ( Dumb ass ) https://www.popularmechanics.com/ca...hadow-the-first-superbike-and-maybe-the-best/

Big Biscuit · Mar 11, 2021

Old Boy
EVO FLSTS

Babboonbobo · Mar 12, 2021

current bike 16 Road Glide Ultra, prepping my granddaughter

switchback · Mar 13, 2021

When my now grown daughters were young, I would give them rides - some quite long. And then told them, anyone ever give you a ride different than that, get off and call me or otherwise get yourself home. I got no patience for guys giving insane rides to others. You want to ride like the devil is on your tail, do it solo.

Great rides all. OK full disclosure. Shortly after discharge I rode my '48 Indian Chief cross country. Have had many HDs since then, a favorite was an 08 road glide as pictured above a few times. Blackbeard I always thought the EG Standard was the best bang for the buck in touring lineup. Ya'll be safe, enjoy and as they say "keep the shiny side up"

joepistol · Mar 13, 2021

Been riding steadily since the late 60's & have owned a bike (or more) since 1970..even stationed overseas, i had a couple, to get around.
Currently there are 11 , dirt bikes, sport bikes, Sport tourers, & Touring bikes..even a couple of Harleys, inc. my 1979 FXEF (purchased new & been riding it ever since,) & my "newest" Harley, a '94 Dyna Convert., bought about 10 yrs ago. Below is younger me, on a beach in Shimoda,Japan.

shotgun2002 · Mar 14, 2021

2004 Peace Officer Special.

krglorioso · Mar 17, 2021

I began riding at 16 in 1953, about 4-5 years after I got my first gun, a Springfield (Stevens) Mdl 15 single shot .22 RF which I still have. Now age 84, I have owned 86 motorcycles and quite a few firearms, including my Colt .45 Double Eagle Compact. Professional flat track and road racer 1961-68. I try to ride several times a week, depending on weather. Honda 500 twin and Royal Enfield 650 twin. I admire greatly the Harley "Big Twin" models shown by other posters, but at my age and 134# I am limited to riding nothing heavier than about 450#.

"You don't stop riding motorcycles because you got old. You got old because you stopped riding motorcycles".

Ralph
Burnet, TX

Pierre · Mar 17, 2021

ButchA said:
I posted this on Facebook, and also on the main Honda Shadow internet forum:
"Can you believe the temperature? It hit an incredible 79° earlier this afternoon, here in Richmond, VA.

I got out my beloved 2007 Honda Shadow 750 motorcycle, and washed her and polished her all up. Shining pretty as always! 45,588 original miles too, and NEVER had a problem!

As seen below, I rolled her out more into the driveway to dry in the sun..."

ANYONE ELSE ON A 1911 FORUM RIDE A MOTORCYCLE?

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Nice...had one with a tank shift many years ago...now graduated to motorcycles with a motor...

vet74-77 · Mar 17, 2021

joepistol said:
Been riding steadily since the late 60's & have owned a bike (or more) since 1970..even stationed overseas, i had a couple, to get around.
Currently there are 11 , dirt bikes, sport bikes, Sport tourers, & Touring bikes..even a couple of Harleys, inc. my 1979 FXEF (purchased new & been riding it ever since,) & my "newest" Harley, a '94 Dyna Convert., bought about 10 yrs ago. Below is younger me, on a beach in Shimoda,Japan.

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That bike would look good OD green-I have looked at harleys with the military package-very nice-but my heart belongs to usgi 1911s and on my list is a 1943 late year 1. 2 mil Ithaca

taz4712 · Mar 17, 2021

Started riding in 1965 and except for a short job working for Uncle Sam, Been riding ever since. Unfortunately had to give up my Street Glide 5 years ago due to injuries sustained while being employed by Uncle. Now still riding on 3. A 2015 Harley Freewheeler Trike.

krglorioso · Mar 17, 2021

taz4712 said:
Started riding in 1965 and except for a short job working for Uncle Sam, Been riding ever since. Unfortunately had to give up my Street Glide 5 years ago due to injuries sustained while being employed by Uncle. Now still riding on 3. A 2015 Harley Freewheeler Trike.

Taz: A peacetime Marine (1958-61} salutes you for your service.

taz4712 · Mar 18, 2021

krglorioso said:
Taz: A peacetime Marine (1958-61} salutes you for your service.

Much appreciated Sir.

41 Charlie · Mar 18, 2021

krglorioso said:
I began riding at 16 in 1953, about 4-5 years after I got my first gun, a Springfield (Stevens) Mdl 15 single shot .22 RF which I still have. Now age 84, I have owned 86 motorcycles and quite a few firearms, including my Colt .45 Double Eagle Compact. Professional flat track and road racer 1961-68. I try to ride several times a week, depending on weather. Honda 500 twin and Royal Enfield 650 twin. I admire greatly the Harley "Big Twin" models shown by other posters, but at my age and 134# I am limited to riding nothing heavier than about 450#.

"You don't stop riding motorcycles because you got old. You got old because you stopped riding motorcycles".

Ralph
Burnet, TX

My Hero!

41 Charlie · Mar 18, 2021

Unfortunately, I was sidelined from the two wheeled variety. I sure admire those who still participate! Still loving the wind in my hair, I decided it's best to roll with four wheels.