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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 3:20 pm
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A few years ago I attended a motorcycle rally in Brady, Tx.. For those who
were riding these things back then, Brady was one of the best rallies in the
state and there was always a couple held there each year.. The little town
is very hospitable and we kinda got the red carpet rolled out for us on the
rally weekends..Poker runs were the highlight of the rally.. People were
there and there was a dukes mixture of bikes since it was an "open" rally..
Lots of customs and homemade jobs..All the manufacturers were represented..
Cruisers, Street bikes, Sproty's, Tourer's and anything in-between.. As I
recall, about 2,000 showed up that weekend.. Me, an old drunk buddy of mine
and my son rode the Poker run together.. Helluva Run and there were a couple
of "downs" Nobody seriously hurt and the run was exciting.. About halfway
through the run, some guy was pushing on of those Vespa scooters along the
shoulder of a little state highway.. Since we were pretty far out from
anything, I pulled alongside and asked if he needed help... "Nah.. hell, if
I need to, I'll pick it up and carry it.. not too far to a little store, up
there".. He was smiling and laughing, cheerful as he could be.. He also had
a rally sticker on his headlight.. Noticing the little store didn't look
like it offered gas.. Old.. I'm talking OLD gas pumps in front.. mom and pop
kinda country place.. we stopped.. Sure enough ..No gas.. The guy with the
scooter pushed it in and I offered to siphon some gas for him.. He looked
around the store for a bit and came back with four bottles of rubbing
alcohol.. "I'm good " he told us.. You know.. that thing fired up. spit just
a little, backfired and that guy was on his way.. still laughing, waving at
everyone passing him.. having one helluva good time..He didn't win the
"run", but I seem to recall that he got some sort of prize..I watched that
guy all weekend.. he had more fun than anyone at the show..On the way back
to the metroplex we ran into him again, in Brownswood.. That guy lived in
Palestine and he rode that little Vespa to all the rallies around the
state..RODE IT.. I made some kinda remark of amazement about it and that ol'
drunk buddy, who's been riding motorcycles since he was about ten..(lotsa
years) grinned and said.. "It don't matter what he's riding, he's on two
wheels and he loves to ride".. This coming from a guy, who spent most of his
adult life drunk as a rat.. but, he's rode everything from mopeds to full
dress tourers.. Japs to top of the line harley's (his favorite) made some
runs that'll curl your hair.. He's right.. Nothing will compare to that
thrill of the open road and a good machine of your choice between you legs..
I ride a little Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic ..'96 model.. I bought it new ..
watched them assemble it out of the box, mostly..I detailed it like a
Heritage classic and it is mistaken for one, since I always strip the
emblems. I've run that little 800 soon be 50,000 miles on damn near every
kind of road and non-road imagineable .. Run with damn near anything on two
wheels.. When I bought it, I was shopping for a Heritage.. Never regretted
buying it and am more impressed with it each year.. It's a kinda "teal
green" color, I think.. some guy told me once that he thought it was a "gay
color".. I grinned and said OK..let's get on the road.. Later he said,
"Damn.. that thing runs, don't it." What do you ride ? No one has ever
accused me of criticizing their ride, except good natured and joking.. When
I hear someone talking about another man's motorcycle, I know, THAT is the
first sign of a rookie, with a complex.. The best bikes I've ridden is the
one I just sold, the one I'm riding and the one I have been dreaming about
and will buy, if I ever get the money... What do you ride ??
Your friend in Irving
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 3:20 pm
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"Bill Walker" <bill.walker2 DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
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> A few years ago I attended a motorcycle rally in Brady, Tx.. For those who
> were riding these things back then, Brady was one of the best rallies in
the
> state and there was always a couple held there each year.. The little town
> is very hospitable and we kinda got the red carpet rolled out for us on
the
> rally weekends..Poker runs were the highlight of the rally.. People were
> there and there was a dukes mixture of bikes since it was an "open"
rally..
> Lots of customs and homemade jobs..All the manufacturers were
represented..
> Cruisers, Street bikes, Sproty's, Tourer's and anything in-between.. As I
> recall, about 2,000 showed up that weekend.. Me, an old drunk buddy of
mine
> and my son rode the Poker run together.. Helluva Run and there were a
couple
> of "downs" Nobody seriously hurt and the run was exciting.. About halfway
> through the run, some guy was pushing on of those Vespa scooters along the
> shoulder of a little state highway.. Since we were pretty far out from
> anything, I pulled alongside and asked if he needed help... "Nah.. hell,
if
> I need to, I'll pick it up and carry it.. not too far to a little store,
up
> there".. He was smiling and laughing, cheerful as he could be.. He also
had
> a rally sticker on his headlight.. Noticing the little store didn't look
> like it offered gas.. Old.. I'm talking OLD gas pumps in front.. mom and
pop
> kinda country place.. we stopped.. Sure enough ..No gas.. The guy with the
> scooter pushed it in and I offered to siphon some gas for him.. He looked
> around the store for a bit and came back with four bottles of rubbing
> alcohol.. "I'm good " he told us.. You know.. that thing fired up. spit
just
> a little, backfired and that guy was on his way.. still laughing, waving
at
> everyone passing him.. having one helluva good time..He didn't win the
> "run", but I seem to recall that he got some sort of prize..I watched that
> guy all weekend.. he had more fun than anyone at the show..On the way back
> to the metroplex we ran into him again, in Brownswood.. That guy lived in
> Palestine and he rode that little Vespa to all the rallies around the
> state..RODE IT.. I made some kinda remark of amazement about it and that
ol'
> drunk buddy, who's been riding motorcycles since he was about ten..(lotsa
> years) grinned and said.. "It don't matter what he's riding, he's on two
> wheels and he loves to ride".. This coming from a guy, who spent most of
his
> adult life drunk as a rat.. but, he's rode everything from mopeds to full
> dress tourers.. Japs to top of the line harley's (his favorite) made some
> runs that'll curl your hair.. He's right.. Nothing will compare to that
> thrill of the open road and a good machine of your choice between you
legs..
> I ride a little Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic ..'96 model.. I bought it new
...
> watched them assemble it out of the box, mostly..I detailed it like a
> Heritage classic and it is mistaken for one, since I always strip the
> emblems. I've run that little 800 soon be 50,000 miles on damn near every
> kind of road and non-road imagineable .. Run with damn near anything on
two
> wheels.. When I bought it, I was shopping for a Heritage.. Never regretted
> buying it and am more impressed with it each year.. It's a kinda "teal
> green" color, I think.. some guy told me once that he thought it was a
"gay
> color".. I grinned and said OK..let's get on the road.. Later he said,
> "Damn.. that thing runs, don't it." What do you ride ? No one has ever
> accused me of criticizing their ride, except good natured and joking..
When
> I hear someone talking about another man's motorcycle, I know, THAT is the
> first sign of a rookie, with a complex.. The best bikes I've ridden is the
> one I just sold, the one I'm riding and the one I have been dreaming about
> and will buy, if I ever get the money... What do you ride ??
>
> Your friend in Irving
> Bill Walker.
I ride a BigDog Husky 2001.
I love the BigDog, been a great bike and the service and support has been
great.
I prefer the American V-twin bikes.
I am not one of those guys that think everything besides my bike sucks.
Honestly, I really don't care what you ride as long as you ride.
I think my next bike will be HD Electra Glide Standard.
I will also probably build a rat bike to run around town with.
Speed does not do much for me anymore so a fast bike is not very important
to me.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 3:20 pm
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> first sign of a rookie, with a complex.. The best bikes I've ridden is the
> one I just sold, the one I'm riding and the one I have been dreaming about
> and will buy, if I ever get the money... What do you ride ??
Whoa, an on topic post !
I just got a 2003 Valkyrie last month to replace a 2000 Nighthawk 750.
Both great bikes in their own respect. All bikes are great, it is according
to the desire and pocketbook of the rider.
I had a couple of CB350s back in the late 70s'/early 80s. Great bike
also as long as you did the maintenance and did not rev it to 11000 rpm
(violated both !).
Lynn
2003 Valkyrie
2000 Nighthawk 750 (wanna buy ?)
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 3:53 pm
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Well, I'll bite. I'm riding a Suzuki DRZ400S. Yep, a dual sport dirt bike.
It's a handful on a gusty day when you moving along. Learned that the visor
on my dirt helmet is not good to have over 50mph...but overall a fun
machine. Trail riding is my bag, but I like to get out on the hill country
roads sometimes. Just wish the knobbies liked the twisting roads as much as
I do.
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Rusty Myers
Austin, TX
"Bill Walker" <bill.walker2.DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:mOg8c.4$Um2.2@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> A few years ago I attended a motorcycle rally in Brady, Tx.. For those who
> were riding these things back then, Brady was one of the best rallies in
the
> state and there was always a couple held there each year.. The little town
> is very hospitable and we kinda got the red carpet rolled out for us on
the
> rally weekends..Poker runs were the highlight of the rally.. People were
> there and there was a dukes mixture of bikes since it was an "open"
rally..
> Lots of customs and homemade jobs..All the manufacturers were
represented..
> Cruisers, Street bikes, Sproty's, Tourer's and anything in-between.. As I
> recall, about 2,000 showed up that weekend.. Me, an old drunk buddy of
mine
> and my son rode the Poker run together.. Helluva Run and there were a
couple
> of "downs" Nobody seriously hurt and the run was exciting.. About halfway
> through the run, some guy was pushing on of those Vespa scooters along the
> shoulder of a little state highway.. Since we were pretty far out from
> anything, I pulled alongside and asked if he needed help... "Nah.. hell,
if
> I need to, I'll pick it up and carry it.. not too far to a little store,
up
> there".. He was smiling and laughing, cheerful as he could be.. He also
had
> a rally sticker on his headlight.. Noticing the little store didn't look
> like it offered gas.. Old.. I'm talking OLD gas pumps in front.. mom and
pop
> kinda country place.. we stopped.. Sure enough ..No gas.. The guy with the
> scooter pushed it in and I offered to siphon some gas for him.. He looked
> around the store for a bit and came back with four bottles of rubbing
> alcohol.. "I'm good " he told us.. You know.. that thing fired up. spit
just
> a little, backfired and that guy was on his way.. still laughing, waving
at
> everyone passing him.. having one helluva good time..He didn't win the
> "run", but I seem to recall that he got some sort of prize..I watched that
> guy all weekend.. he had more fun than anyone at the show..On the way back
> to the metroplex we ran into him again, in Brownswood.. That guy lived in
> Palestine and he rode that little Vespa to all the rallies around the
> state..RODE IT.. I made some kinda remark of amazement about it and that
ol'
> drunk buddy, who's been riding motorcycles since he was about ten..(lotsa
> years) grinned and said.. "It don't matter what he's riding, he's on two
> wheels and he loves to ride".. This coming from a guy, who spent most of
his
> adult life drunk as a rat.. but, he's rode everything from mopeds to full
> dress tourers.. Japs to top of the line harley's (his favorite) made some
> runs that'll curl your hair.. He's right.. Nothing will compare to that
> thrill of the open road and a good machine of your choice between you
legs..
> I ride a little Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic ..'96 model.. I bought it new
...
> watched them assemble it out of the box, mostly..I detailed it like a
> Heritage classic and it is mistaken for one, since I always strip the
> emblems. I've run that little 800 soon be 50,000 miles on damn near every
> kind of road and non-road imagineable .. Run with damn near anything on
two
> wheels.. When I bought it, I was shopping for a Heritage.. Never regretted
> buying it and am more impressed with it each year.. It's a kinda "teal
> green" color, I think.. some guy told me once that he thought it was a
"gay
> color".. I grinned and said OK..let's get on the road.. Later he said,
> "Damn.. that thing runs, don't it." What do you ride ? No one has ever
> accused me of criticizing their ride, except good natured and joking..
When
> I hear someone talking about another man's motorcycle, I know, THAT is the
> first sign of a rookie, with a complex.. The best bikes I've ridden is the
> one I just sold, the one I'm riding and the one I have been dreaming about
> and will buy, if I ever get the money... What do you ride ??
>
> Your friend in Irving
> Bill Walker.
>
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"Rusty Myers" <myers_rusty DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Well, I'll bite. I'm riding a Suzuki DRZ400S. Yep, a dual sport dirt
bike.
> It's a handful on a gusty day when you moving along. Learned that the
visor
> on my dirt helmet is not good to have over 50mph...but overall a fun
> machine. Trail riding is my bag, but I like to get out on the hill
country
> roads sometimes. Just wish the knobbies liked the twisting roads as much
as
> I do.
No "bite".. Just a post .. Personally.. I love the highway and a long run..
Some like trails and dirt.. Don't miss the point of my post.. The guy on the
Vespa had a ball, all weekend.. Everyone there liked him.. He enjoyed the
fellowship.. He was a winner, no matter where he placed.. Back in those
days, there was competition but it was for the enjoyment of the game..
Somehow.. all this has changed over those short years.. We paid tribute to
an old guy that rode his first motorcycle in the early forties.. He still
rides a motorcycle.. The respect for this guy was awesome.. That's what I'm
talking about.. Seems like this crop of so-called bikers have lost a lot of
RESPECT.. Without it, they sure miss a lot.. and don't even understand what
it is they are missing.. What a waste.. huh ??
Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker
>
> --
> Rusty Myers
> Austin, TX
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> "Bill Walker" <bill.walker2 DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:mOg8c.4$Um2.2@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > A few years ago I attended a motorcycle rally in Brady, Tx.. For those
who
> > were riding these things back then, Brady was one of the best rallies in
> the
> > state and there was always a couple held there each year.. The little
town
> > is very hospitable and we kinda got the red carpet rolled out for us on
> the
> > rally weekends..Poker runs were the highlight of the rally.. People were
> > there and there was a dukes mixture of bikes since it was an "open"
> rally..
> > Lots of customs and homemade jobs..All the manufacturers were
> represented..
> > Cruisers, Street bikes, Sproty's, Tourer's and anything in-between.. As
I
> > recall, about 2,000 showed up that weekend.. Me, an old drunk buddy of
> mine
> > and my son rode the Poker run together.. Helluva Run and there were a
> couple
> > of "downs" Nobody seriously hurt and the run was exciting.. About
halfway
> > through the run, some guy was pushing on of those Vespa scooters along
the
> > shoulder of a little state highway.. Since we were pretty far out from
> > anything, I pulled alongside and asked if he needed help... "Nah.. hell,
> if
> > I need to, I'll pick it up and carry it.. not too far to a little store,
> up
> > there".. He was smiling and laughing, cheerful as he could be.. He also
> had
> > a rally sticker on his headlight.. Noticing the little store didn't look
> > like it offered gas.. Old.. I'm talking OLD gas pumps in front.. mom and
> pop
> > kinda country place.. we stopped.. Sure enough ..No gas.. The guy with
the
> > scooter pushed it in and I offered to siphon some gas for him.. He
looked
> > around the store for a bit and came back with four bottles of rubbing
> > alcohol.. "I'm good " he told us.. You know.. that thing fired up. spit
> just
> > a little, backfired and that guy was on his way.. still laughing, waving
> at
> > everyone passing him.. having one helluva good time..He didn't win the
> > "run", but I seem to recall that he got some sort of prize..I watched
that
> > guy all weekend.. he had more fun than anyone at the show..On the way
back
> > to the metroplex we ran into him again, in Brownswood.. That guy lived
in
> > Palestine and he rode that little Vespa to all the rallies around the
> > state..RODE IT.. I made some kinda remark of amazement about it and that
> ol'
> > drunk buddy, who's been riding motorcycles since he was about
ten..(lotsa
> > years) grinned and said.. "It don't matter what he's riding, he's on two
> > wheels and he loves to ride".. This coming from a guy, who spent most of
> his
> > adult life drunk as a rat.. but, he's rode everything from mopeds to
full
> > dress tourers.. Japs to top of the line harley's (his favorite) made
some
> > runs that'll curl your hair.. He's right.. Nothing will compare to that
> > thrill of the open road and a good machine of your choice between you
> legs..
> > I ride a little Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic ..'96 model.. I bought it
new
> ..
> > watched them assemble it out of the box, mostly..I detailed it like a
> > Heritage classic and it is mistaken for one, since I always strip the
> > emblems. I've run that little 800 soon be 50,000 miles on damn near
every
> > kind of road and non-road imagineable .. Run with damn near anything on
> two
> > wheels.. When I bought it, I was shopping for a Heritage.. Never
regretted
> > buying it and am more impressed with it each year.. It's a kinda "teal
> > green" color, I think.. some guy told me once that he thought it was a
> "gay
> > color".. I grinned and said OK..let's get on the road.. Later he said,
> > "Damn.. that thing runs, don't it." What do you ride ? No one has ever
> > accused me of criticizing their ride, except good natured and joking..
> When
> > I hear someone talking about another man's motorcycle, I know, THAT is
the
> > first sign of a rookie, with a complex.. The best bikes I've ridden is
the
> > one I just sold, the one I'm riding and the one I have been dreaming
about
> > and will buy, if I ever get the money... What do you ride ??
> >
> > Your friend in Irving
> > Bill Walker.
> >
> >
>
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In article <YXh8c.192$Um2.125@nwrddc01.gnilink.net>,
"Bill Walker" <bill.walker2.RemoveThis@verizon.net> slurred out:
> Seems like this crop of so-called bikers have lost a lot of
> RESPECT..
that's very true.
you are certainly not worthy of respect.
you curse people, lie and insult others without regard to the normal
levels of decency. you know it and so does everyone else who reads this
group. even another Mason, Brad Felmey, says so in his post. the vast
majority of readers of this group share that opinion.
you're a sick psychotic old man who needs medical help.
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'73 R75/5 Toaster (not for sale)
'99 R1100RT (in use)
'00 FLHRCI (sold!)
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"another viewer" <toomuch.DeleteThis@spam.net> wrote in message
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> In article <YXh8c.192$Um2.125@nwrddc01.gnilink.net>,
> "Bill Walker" <bill.walker2.DeleteThis@verizon.net> slurred out:
>
> > Seems like this crop of so-called bikers have lost a lot of
> > RESPECT..
>
> that's very true.
>
> you are certainly not worthy of respect.
>
> you curse people, lie and insult others without regard to the normal
> levels of decency. you know it and so does everyone else who reads this
> group. even another Mason, Brad Felmey, says so in his post. the vast
> majority of readers of this group share that opinion.
>
> you're a sick psychotic old man who needs medical help.
LOL.. <snap> That's the sound of the trap closing.. Gotcha'
>
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> jam
>
> '73 R75/5 Toaster (not for sale)
> '99 R1100RT (in use)
> '00 FLHRCI (sold!)
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In article <JFi8c.392$Um2.61@nwrddc01.gnilink.net>,
"Bill Walker" <bill.walker2 RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote:
> LOL.. <snap> That's the sound of the trap closing.. Gotcha'
<yawn> oh sure, you bet, like you can talk about respect for people.
sent in that application yet?
my most recent bikes are in my sig line, been riding over 40 years and a
dozen different bikes on everything from honda cubs to multiple dirt
bikes to honda fours and on up thru todays current list.
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'73 R75/5 Toaster (not for sale)
'99 R1100RT (in use)
'00 FLHRCI (sold!)
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"Morgan Kane" <morgankane65 DeleteThis @blowofspamyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Bill Walker" <bill.walker2 DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:mOg8c.4$Um2.2@nwrddc01.gnilink.net...
> > A few years ago I attended a motorcycle rally in Brady, Tx.. For those
who
> > were riding these things back then, Brady was one of the best rallies in
> the
> > state and there was always a couple held there each year.. The little
town
> > is very hospitable and we kinda got the red carpet rolled out for us on
> the
> > rally weekends..Poker runs were the highlight of the rally.. People were
> > there and there was a dukes mixture of bikes since it was an "open"
> rally..
> > Lots of customs and homemade jobs..All the manufacturers were
> represented..
> > Cruisers, Street bikes, Sproty's, Tourer's and anything in-between.. As
I
> > recall, about 2,000 showed up that weekend.. Me, an old drunk buddy of
> mine
> > and my son rode the Poker run together.. Helluva Run and there were a
> couple
> > of "downs" Nobody seriously hurt and the run was exciting.. About
halfway
> > through the run, some guy was pushing on of those Vespa scooters along
the
> > shoulder of a little state highway.. Since we were pretty far out from
> > anything, I pulled alongside and asked if he needed help... "Nah.. hell,
> if
> > I need to, I'll pick it up and carry it.. not too far to a little store,
> up
> > there".. He was smiling and laughing, cheerful as he could be.. He also
> had
> > a rally sticker on his headlight.. Noticing the little store didn't look
> > like it offered gas.. Old.. I'm talking OLD gas pumps in front.. mom and
> pop
> > kinda country place.. we stopped.. Sure enough ..No gas.. The guy with
the
> > scooter pushed it in and I offered to siphon some gas for him.. He
looked
> > around the store for a bit and came back with four bottles of rubbing
> > alcohol.. "I'm good " he told us.. You know.. that thing fired up. spit
> just
> > a little, backfired and that guy was on his way.. still laughing, waving
> at
> > everyone passing him.. having one helluva good time..He didn't win the
> > "run", but I seem to recall that he got some sort of prize..I watched
that
>
> > guy all weekend.. he had more fun than anyone at the show..On the way
back
> > to the metroplex we ran into him again, in Brownswood.. That guy lived
in
> > Palestine and he rode that little Vespa to all the rallies around the
> > state..RODE IT.. I made some kinda remark of amazement about it and that
> ol'
> > drunk buddy, who's been riding motorcycles since he was about
ten..(lotsa
> > years) grinned and said.. "It don't matter what he's riding, he's on two
> > wheels and he loves to ride".. This coming from a guy, who spent most of
> his
> > adult life drunk as a rat.. but, he's rode everything from mopeds to
full
> > dress tourers.. Japs to top of the line harley's (his favorite) made
some
> > runs that'll curl your hair.. He's right.. Nothing will compare to that
> > thrill of the open road and a good machine of your choice between you
> legs..
> > I ride a little Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic ..'96 model.. I bought it
new
> ..
> > watched them assemble it out of the box, mostly..I detailed it like a
> > Heritage classic and it is mistaken for one, since I always strip the
> > emblems. I've run that little 800 soon be 50,000 miles on damn near
every
> > kind of road and non-road imagineable .. Run with damn near anything on
> two
> > wheels.. When I bought it, I was shopping for a Heritage.. Never
regretted
> > buying it and am more impressed with it each year.. It's a kinda "teal
> > green" color, I think.. some guy told me once that he thought it was a
> "gay
> > color".. I grinned and said OK..let's get on the road.. Later he said,
> > "Damn.. that thing runs, don't it." What do you ride ? No one has ever
> > accused me of criticizing their ride, except good natured and joking..
> When
> > I hear someone talking about another man's motorcycle, I know, THAT is
the
> > first sign of a rookie, with a complex.. The best bikes I've ridden is
the
> > one I just sold, the one I'm riding and the one I have been dreaming
about
> > and will buy, if I ever get the money... What do you ride ??
> >
> > Your friend in Irving
> > Bill Walker.
>
>
> I ride a BigDog Husky 2001.
> I love the BigDog, been a great bike and the service and support has been
> great.
> I prefer the American V-twin bikes.
> I am not one of those guys that think everything besides my bike sucks.
> Honestly, I really don't care what you ride as long as you ride.
>
> I think my next bike will be HD Electra Glide Standard.
> I will also probably build a rat bike to run around town with.
>
> Speed does not do much for me anymore so a fast bike is not very important
> to me.
>
> I have had several bikes both american and jap bikes.
I didn't start riding motorcycles until I was in my late forties.. I was
blessed with a friend that knew what was going on with motorcycles..
Probably one of the best mentors I could have found.. The good lord was sure
looking out for me LOL.. He not only taught me how to handle a motorcycle,
he taught me how to survive on the streets and highways.. I have ridden many
different kinds of bikes. even a few harleys.. Ride what you can afford and
make it "yours".. BTW.. I love to read the title to my motorcycle, now and
then...
Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker
>
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"Lynn McGuire" <NOSPAM.winsim DeleteThis @NOSPAM.winsim.com> wrote in message
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> > first sign of a rookie, with a complex.. The best bikes I've ridden is
the
> > one I just sold, the one I'm riding and the one I have been dreaming
about
> > and will buy, if I ever get the money... What do you ride ??
>
> Whoa, an on topic post !
If you've been on here for a while, maybe you noticed that I do that pretty
often..LOL
>
> I just got a 2003 Valkyrie last month to replace a 2000 Nighthawk 750.
> Both great bikes in their own respect.
Yep.. both are good bikes.. the Valkyrie is awesome..
All bikes are great, it is according
> to the desire and pocketbook of the rider.
Ride what you can afford..
>
> I had a couple of CB350s back in the late 70s'/early 80s. Great bike
> also as long as you did the maintenance and did not rev it to 11000 rpm
> (violated both !).
Sure is hard to resist the urge..
>
> Lynn
> 2003 Valkyrie
> 2000 Nighthawk 750 (wanna buy ?)
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>What do you ride ??
I ride a rusted up old leaky Harley, with duct tape and coat hangers holding
it together.
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Wakko NTXNS
03 FLSTSI - "BlingBling"
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In article <f630768515e101beb7e6faf7d225c732.TakeThisOut@news.meganetnews.com>,
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> I ride a rusted up old leaky Harley, with duct tape and coat hangers holding
> it together.
is there any other kind? i had a hardly rode kink clacker, i think they
called it. built in america's dairyland.
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jam
'73 R75/5 Toaster (not for sale)
'99 R1100RT (in use)
'00 FLHRCI (sold!)
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"Wakko" <waco18@@no#%$!spam!comcast.net> wrote in message
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> "Bill Walker" <bill.walker2.RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> >What do you ride ??
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>
> I ride a rusted up old leaky Harley, with duct tape and coat hangers
holding
> it together.
Damn.. I sure hate to hear about a man being that close to afoot.. I'll take
that old thing off your hands, if you would like to upgrade... LOL... Thanks
pard.. good one..
Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker
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> Wakko NTXNS
> 03 FLSTSI - "BlingBling"
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Bill Walker wrote:
> and will buy, if I ever get the money... What do you ride ??
>
I ride a Harley. Complete with auxilliary bike and tow strap.
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> Bill Walker wrote:
> > and will buy, if I ever get the money... What do you ride ??
> >
>
> I ride a Harley. Complete with auxilliary bike and tow strap.
>
Got to get in here and say something about that. Also, though i am always
making jokes here in this ng, i dont make anything up. This actually
happened to me saturday morning.
I asked my wife terri if she wanted to go out looking at yard sales (it is
cheaper to buy clothes there than at neimon marcus plus i like it when she
hold up another wimmons bra or panties and asks the price). Anyway, the
first place we stopped at had one of those skateboard type kids scooters,
the type that fold up. It was full of chrome and brand new and they only
wanted $3. I got it for our grandson who is 5. Unfortunately, it would
not fit in the side or top case so terri put it behind her on the seat. We
then proceeded to drive all over the central san antonio area looking around
at other yard sales. I cant believe the stares I got. One biker pulled up
besides and yelled at me "is that your spare?". I wanted to crawl under the
bike and hide. I tried a couple more times trying to make it dissemble to
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