To Harley Or Not To Harley, That Is The Question?

[TSJMajesty]

Seems like @la szum is trying to get me to be more social and not become too much of a shut in.
He may succeed in pulling me out into the public...watch out people!!!!

I thought we were all coming to your place for a fall shindig.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

My first group ride was a weekend in the VA mountains camping, with older guys, more experienced than me. It was the summer of 83, when I had my new KZ750. We get about an hour into the 4 hour ride and it starts raining. So we all pull over under a highway overpass to put on our rain gear, but I'm like..., Rain gear? What's that?

Fortunately back then I rode with a full-face helmet, but I didn't even have gloves! I had to ride with my fingers held upwards, to keep the rain from stinging them! Finally after about an hour-and-a-half it let up, and we stopped to eat. I remember being soaked, and shivering, even though it was summer, because of the A/C being on in the restaurant!

I was SO happy to change into some dry clothes!

But you learned so much that day!!!!

Also, that is great scenery and an amazing ride.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I thought we were all coming to your place for a fall shindig.

Still working on that one ....wife mandates I get to know a few before the whole circus shows ...im working on it.

Believe it or not, I am more willing than she is on this...which is weird, if you knew us IRL.

 

[6string_Lydia]

I have 2 Harleys, a superglide, and a sportster which hasn't run in about 5 years. I have probably ridden 5 times this year. I may dowsize sometime. The superglide feels too big for me. I got the itch to ride about 15 years ago and got the sportster. I even took the safety course. I should take it out this weekend.

 

[TubeStack]

So this happened... and so it begins, @la szum?

 

[duzie]

Many moons ago I joined the local Abate club.
I got bored quickly since their meetings were mostly about helmet laws and the next poker run

 

[la szum]

Seems like @la szum is trying to get me to be more social and not become too much of a shut in.
He may succeed in pulling me out into the public...watch out people!!!!

If it happens---- then it will be all my fault.

 

[la szum]

So this happened... and so it begins, @la szum?

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Doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[la szum]

We met at my house this morning. I didn't go. Roads even up this way are chock full of
people buzzing to and fro, and that is not my idea of a good time. I want to enjoy myself. Be able
to relax a little. Also, where the other folks had decided to go would be a nice ride, but the
spot is a one way in and one way out thing. It'll be nuts! I don't like nuts unless it is coming
from me. So I stayed home, and they called me all kinds of names for not going.

All in good fun! Not actually friends if you can't handle a playful jab/insult now and again.

 

[la szum]

Also, wives. Nothing against them. Just every one else with a bike was going 2 up except me.

 

[6string_Lydia]

I think next spring i will get a sportster 1200. I like the sportster for its size, but mine is the 883, not enough power, plus it gave me a lot of trouble. Also my superglide is 20s years old. I just couldn't afford to do it this year. Its served me well but i feel like i need something smaller.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Also, wives. Nothing against them. Just every one else with a bike was going 2 up except me.

Yeah labor day weekend is the worst....in the past I was occupied and didn't ride them....so that was nice.

Plus, that is a recipe for stopping every 45 minutes for pee breaks ....and that sucks.

Don't beat yourself up.....I'm sure they understand.

 

[ᛗᛜᛜᚺDᛜᎶ Ꮤᛨᚳᚴ]

I think next spring i will get a sportster 1200. I like the sportster for its size, but mine is the 883, not enough power, plus it gave me a lot of trouble. Also my superglide is 20s years old. I just couldn't afford to do it this year. Its served me well but i feel like i need something smaller.

I say dump them both (883 and SuperGlide) and get you a sweet 1200! I have two (2000 FLSTS and 2003 FXSTDSEI) and if I was in good riding country, I would likely sell them both and get me a CVO Road Glide or a Goldwing, but that is just me ;~))

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I say dump them both (883 and SuperGlide) and get you a sweet 1200! I have two (2000 FLSTS and 2003 FXSTDSEI) and if I was in good riding country, I would likely sell them both and get me a CVO Road Glide or a Goldwing, but that is just me ;~))

Soft tail deuce?

 

[6string_Lydia]

Thats what im thinking. Something newer, less miles on it. There's probably not a big weight difference, but the sportster feel more comfortable to me. A guy i know said my superglide was lowered, the height is ok. But it feels fatter if that's the right word for it.

 

[la szum]

I look like a Gorilla on a minibike on a Sportster.






I will get something smaller and lighter and more nimble someday, though.

 

[la szum]

Yeah labor day weekend is the worst....in the past I was occupied and didn't ride them....so that was nice.

Plus, that is a recipe for stopping every 45 minutes for pee breaks ....and that sucks.

Don't beat yourself up.....I'm sure they understand.

Yup. True.

We're all friends of 20 years or so, so they know me and I know them. We're good!

I think I needed a full day at home with minimal movement anyways.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I look like a Gorilla on a minibike on a Sportster.






I will get something smaller and lighter and more nimble someday, though.

My dad pretty much said the same to me when I wanted a 1200.

But he said gorilla f#$king a football.

I had a Duece that was very flashy and loud for a minute, that was fun.... until you have to pay to get it repeatedly repaired....every year.

Had a 1984 softail that was far more reliable......

If I had it to do now ....BMW. all day. Period.

 

[6string_Lydia]

I look like a Gorilla on a minibike on a Sportster.






I will get something smaller and lighter and more nimble someday, though.

I probably look just about right. Im like 5 foot 5. I think lol

 

[6string_Lydia]

My dad pretty much said the same to me when I wanted a 1200.

But he said gorilla f#$king a football.

I had a Duece that was very flashy and loud for a minute, that was fun.... until you have to pay to get it repeatedly repaired....every year.

Had a 1984 softail that was far more reliable......

If I had it to do now ....BMW. all day. Period.

Neil Peart was a BMW guy. Ive always been a Harley girl