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Word of the Day: Motorcyclist

Sliverfox said:
I was always the chick on back of hubby's motorcycle.

My father told me,,,"I ever catch you on a motorcycle wearing shorts. I'm going to paddle your ass."
And I never did .
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I was always the one driving the motorcycle but was smart enough to wear leathers and a helmet no matter what weather or laws. Wearing t shirts and shorts isn’t smart. Burning legs on the exhaust system is never fun and neither is pulling gravel out of road rash.
 
Gaer said:
Show us a picture of YOU on your bike!
BTW: That sure looks like fun!
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The views, the aromas, the panoramic beauty of the environment are just a few of the perks of motorcycle riding. Along with being in close communication with myself, are all benefits that I enjoy when I ride. Oh...and it sure is a whole lot of fun too. 😄

You want a picture of me??? Here is one of me resting at a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook [guess I needn't mention 'resting' as I'm not wearing my helmet :)]. Hope you appreciate it as the photographer claimed I broke his camera.;)

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Hapiguy said:
The views, the aromas, the panoramic beauty of the environment are just a few of the perks of motorcycle riding. Along with being in close communication with myself, are all benefits that I enjoy when I ride. Oh...and it sure is a whole lot of fun too. 😄


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I agree. The panoramic views while driving are fantastic. I’ve had two motorcycles. It was the first vehicle I bought and I drove more than half way across Canada. It’s definitely been one of the highlights of my life.

Nice picture.
 
Keesha said:
I agree. The panoramic views while driving are fantastic. I’ve had two motorcycles. It was the first vehicle I bought and I drove more than half way across Canada. It’s definitely been one of the highlights of my life.

Nice picture. Thank you :)
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In the many times that I have been to Canada I've never been West of Ontario. I have seen many pictures though...and your scenery is definitely breathtaking !! I would love to ride it someday for sure. :)
 
I agree too! I drove through the Yukon on myway to Alaska a few times and it was always INCREDIBLE!!!! (Except for my experiences on Highway to Hell Mountain) Dawson, White Horse, Skagway AWESOME!!!!
 
Gaer said:
Show us a picture of YOU on your bike!
BTW: That sure looks like fun!
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When I turned fifty I had one of those mid-life moments, an itch to scratch. The bike scratched the itch, five years later it went, for more than it cost too. Never had a spill, wobble or near miss. As for organ donors, at the time there was a Honda bike known as The Widow Maker, I think it's official name was The Fireblade.
Here's that itch, scratched.
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Some types of motorcycles are very adept at going places where you won't find cars or most other motorcycles. I am referring to those wonderful sand, dirt and gravel paths that turn into trails where adventure, scenery and sometimes the unexpected are just around the corner.

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Pack your phone, camera, tripod and some lunch and it is almost impossible to not have a good time if you like nature and seeing interesting things.
 
old medic said:
Love the parkway.... maybe we can cross paths one day and cruise some roads
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Over the years I have met some very interesting people from all over the world along the parkway...the experience is priceless. It's aways great to cross paths when out riding, so I'll sure take you up on that idea :)

Journey or Destination? My rides are mainly to enjoy the journey. Having a planned destination is good too though at times. Love riding and getting half lost while exploring the back country roads. Thankfully I've got an onboard gps so I can always find my way home. :D
 
Hapiguy said:
Journey or Destination? My rides are mainly to enjoy the journey. Having a planned destination is good too though at times. Love riding and getting half lost while exploring the back country roads. Thankfully I've got an onboard gps so I can always find my way home. :D
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I think I was on every back road within 20 miles of where I lived. I wonder where that road goes and you make the turn. It helps to live where a ride in the country is a short distance away with hills and turns and lots of them. In all my years riding I only had one incident nearly crushing my right foot which affects me today, but it was worth it.
 
BertieJean said:
I love being a passenger but have never driven one myself.

I work in Daytona Beach... coming up on our yearly inundation of motorcyclists!
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I've enjoyed every Daytona Bike Week that I've been to but I'll have to miss it this year. I think it's great that even with Covid they got approved for an all outdoor event. From the events schedule it appears to be scaled back a bit this year. If y'all attend...I hope it's a hoot. :cool:
 
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Sliverfox said:
Have you been to the rally in Sturgis , South Dakota?
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I have been to Sturgis but my timing was off so I missed the rally. What a blast it must be as I've seen clips of it but I know they can't do it justice...I can only imagine what hearing that many bikes and that many people partying and hoopin' and hollerin'.......YeeHaw ! Wow...I would love to attend a rally there for sure. 😃

Have you been there for the rally ?
 
Hapiguy said:
I've enjoyed every Daytona Bike Week that I've been to but I'll have to miss it this year. I think it's great that even with Covid they got approved for an all outdoor event. From the events schedule it appears to be scaled back a bit this year. If y'all attend...I hope it's a hoot. :cool:
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Yes it was in the news recently that this year's event has been OK'd. In years prior, I lived on A1A and had to endure 2 weeks of non-stop noise and traffic, so my feelings were mixed. I know it's good for local business but it was a personal PITA, ya know? Now I've moved 30+ miles north of there, so I'm much less anxious about it.
horseless carriage said:
You work at Daytona Beach? I have been there, sadly not when the motorbikes were there. But there is a better reason for me to go once more to Daytona. https://justbritish.com/event/gof-south-2019-daytona-florida/
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Yes I do. I work near the speedway so I get a personal view of all the motorsport events going on.
 
BertieJean said:
Yes it was in the news recently that this year's event has been OK'd. In years prior, I lived on A1A and had to endure 2 weeks of non-stop noise and traffic, so my feelings were mixed. I know it's good for local business but it was a personal PITA, ya know? Now I've moved 30+ miles north of there, so I'm much less anxious about it.

Yes I do. I work near the speedway so I get a personal view of all the motorsport events going on.
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Wow...You are smack dab in the middle of the Rally and the 500...sounds like non-stop pandemonium for the next several weeks, then Spring Break is right around the corner. I wish y'all well for sure. :)

I do know what enduring non-stop noise and traffic is like. I also remember 'old Florida' as I tagged along with my parents from Michigan to Florida in 1954. I officially left FL 2 years ago and rarely look back. I love where I am in NC and just a stones throw from VA and TN. The riding is unbelievably fantastic...y'all are welcome to come up to enjoy it sometime. 😄
 
Hapiguy said:
Journey or Destination?
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LMAO... when I bought the Road King I had to talk with the seller about some paper work and he asked how I like the bike.
I told him I loved it outside the steering issues and broken odometer.... he was amazed... saying he thought everything worked good.
I told him the bike kept turning the wrong way and after a trip to the store 5 miles away there would be 100 on the odometer.

Bike rallys.... been to several over the years... Myrtle Beach, Biketober fest at Daytona, Hot Springs, the Rendezvous in NY.
Bunches of smaller ones... not really my thing... the bigger the event the more I want to be elsewhere
 
old medic said:
LMAO... when I bought the Road King I had to talk with the seller about some paper work and he asked how I like the bike.
I told him I loved it outside the steering issues and broken odometer.... he was amazed... saying he thought everything worked good.
I told him the bike kept turning the wrong way and after a trip to the store 5 miles away there would be 100 on the odometer. Ouch !!! I sure hope he made it right for you.

Bike rallys.... been to several over the years... Myrtle Beach, Biketober fest at Daytona, Hot Springs, the Rendezvous in NY.
Bunches of smaller ones... not really my thing... the bigger the event the more I want to be elsewhere. I tend to be a people watcher however for the last several years I also evade the bigger events.
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Ouch !!! I sure hope he made it right for you.

LOL it was a joke.... I tend to just follow the front wheel...
My 1st ride with the bike was a PGR mission to Black Mt. its about 60 miles round trip....
Put almost 200 miles on by the time I got home.
 

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