New pickup

[oosik]

That is one POOR excuse. I gave my Harley Low Rider to my son two years ago. Finally got tired of hearing the continual BLAAAAATTTTT of the turn-out exhaust. Bought a BMWR1200GSA. Quiet as a mouse urinating on a wad of cotton. I'm 76. Suspect I'll be riding on the day something serious happens. At least, that's my hope.

 

[ovrszd]

I must have misunderstood. You want to be riding your bike and have something serious happen? Like a heart attack? Or like running into somebody? I must have misunderstood.

 

[coobie]

That is one POOR excuse. I gave my Harley Low Rider to my son two years ago. Finally got tired of hearing the continual BLAAAAATTTTT of the turn-out exhaust. Bought a BMWR1200GSA. Quiet as a mouse urinating on a wad of cotton. I'm 76. Suspect I'll be riding on the day something serious happens. At least, that's my hope.

Love to have kept riding but major back surgery at 47 years old (Rods/Cages)hurt like h-ll.I had to choose between keeping my job(electric lineman)or keep the cycle.I choose to work.LOL.Hope you ride until the day you die.Two thumbs up..

 

[oosik]

I didn't word it very well at all - ovrszd. I just hope I can continue to ride for a few more years. Then, if I want to continue - here comes the sidecar.

And for you coobie. If I can get 75 miles without having to stop and stretch, it's a miracle. It's a bit lower than my back. My hinny will enter the "numb state". As nice as the BMW is - it's still my hinny cramps that are the limit between stops.

I had a friend that did the entire distance - Spokane to Sturgis( 830 miles ). Only stopping for gas & snacks. I think he had Jack Daniels riding shotgun.

I use to do that on longer runs. Tylenol & JD. Quit that years ago - that's not enjoyment - it's tolerance.

 

[ovrszd]

I didn't word it very well at all - ovrszd. I just hope I can continue to ride for a few more years. Then, if I want to continue - here comes the sidecar.

Very good friend of mine bought his first bike on his 60th birthday. His Son freaked out.

He bought a trike on his 80th birthday. Quit riding at 87. Said he didn't trust himself to avoid an accident. Was afraid he might do something stupid and hurt someone.

He was a great man. His Son is a whiner.

 

[oosik]

I've been riding since 1964. I even did flat track for a couple years. Never won - I was too old - knew I wasn't invincible - racing against kids 19-21. The good thing - I'm careful - never gone down. It's the drivers that can't see a motorcycle that have always spooked me.

 

[Streetcar]

That is one POOR excuse. I gave my Harley Low Rider to my son two years ago. Finally got tired of hearing the continual BLAAAAATTTTT of the turn-out exhaust. Bought a BMWR1200GSA. Quiet as a mouse urinating on a wad of cotton. I'm 76. Suspect I'll be riding on the day something serious happens. At least, that's my hope.

Oosik your comment reminds me of the old joke. I want to die like my grandfather peaceful in my sleep not screaming like the other people in his car

 

[ovrszd]

Oosik your comment reminds me of the old joke. I want to die like my grandfather peaceful in my sleep not screaming like the other people in his car

I don't care who you are, that's funny!!!!

 

[dnw64]

Added a few Do-dads to it.The wife tells me I am chrome crazy.

Boxster or 911 (in the garage background pic)?

 

[coobie]

Boxster or 911 (in the garage background pic)?

Not mine,friends garage.Not sure what he was working on that day.