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45 minutes ago, Ceptorman said:

decided 2 wheels were off my list of hobbies. I am feeling better, and have been looking at bikes again.

riding experience counts ,  the more a rider has experience , the more one knows his limits ,and the less one  takes risks  ,  your wife has nothing to worry about as you must be a very skilled rider after so many years of riding all sorts of motorcycles -

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5 hours ago, RandyH000 said:

riding experience counts ,  the more a rider has experience , the more one knows his limits ,and the less one  takes risks  ,  your wife has nothing to worry about as you must be a very skilled rider after so many years of riding all sorts of motorcycles -

I'm pretty confident in my skills, it's the crazy cage drivers that scare me. I very seldom ever ride into the city, it's usually always towards the country, fresh air, scenery, friendly people that draw me away from the crowds. I always gear up....leather jacket, gloves, boots, and a full face helmet (and ear plugs) ATGATT....All The Gear ALL The Time.

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1 hour ago, Ceptorman said:

'm pretty confident in my skills, it's the crazy cage drivers that scare me.

 

that's the problem. Told the boy to view everyone/everything as if they are going to try to kill you

... and right wrong or indifferent -- in a crash, you lose

 

about I0` warmer this AM. Quite noticeable difference. Almost made 60 yesterday... average is 80.  Be :normal tomorrow and mid 80's this weekend.

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& that is why I rode ahead of the traffic in Orlando when I could... so my peripheral vision was enough.

Wouldn't help if someone came from behind at 115 but the mirrors did work.

We've had 80s here while I've been researching SS stuff with the impending changes in my life. Now back to the wet, foggy 50 - 60 degree yuck the past couple of days.

 

@dtel & family plus all the others within close proximity to the gulf, be vigilant.

At least these storms this year have not been monstrous wind-wise, know the rain has been bad.  

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They are pretty quick aren't they @grasshopper!

Fortunate that nothing like that occurred with me, then again I only had that or the other bike for about five years so there wasn't enough time for every variable to occur.

Those pine needles, then when the cop told me...after looking at my license proving I lived less than two blocks away from the other side of the Main St. bridge that I could not go across it because of black college week? I had to go three miles up then cross and go three back on the beachside to get home? After working ten hours in the FL heat riding all the way back from Orlando? Was thoroughly pissed, young and cocky, popped the clutch, the front wheel went over my head while the back tire screeched... I hung on, eased back off the throttle and was 100 yards away in 1.5 seconds!

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I put my bike under a car... damp pavement - concrete. A low speed "crash"...When I realized I wasn't going to stop [slowly], I kicked it out. Bike was still running when I dragged it out from under the rear of the car. I don't think the driver knew anything was happening. I've had enough close calls to slow my skinny butt down.

 

think I'm ready for that Honda Trail 90 my dad wanted for me

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Really, that driver didn't know?

More I think about it the more I realize I did have a guardian angel most of my life ! That hundred horsepower bike was one of the biggest thrills in my life, but those two times I scared myself with it!

Only comparable exhilaration rush to it was a V-8 Vega I rode in once that was faster than the 65 goat my friend had. Jetliners taking off are a big rush too, but when you are controlling the power it is more real.

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53 minutes ago, grasshopper said:

 

that's the problem. Told the boy to view everyone/everything as if they are going to try to kill you

... and right wrong or indifferent -- in a crash, you lose

 

about I0` warmer this AM. Quite noticeable difference. Almost made 60 yesterday... average is 80.  Be :normal tomorrow and mid 80's this weekend.

I think spending some time on a bike will make you a better driver while in a car.

23 minutes ago, JohnJ said:

They are pretty quick aren't they @grasshopper!

Fortunate that nothing like that occurred with me, then again I only had that or the other bike for about five years so there wasn't enough time for every variable to occur.

Those pine needles, then when the cop told me...after looking at my license proving I lived less than two blocks away from the other side of the Main St. bridge that I could not go across it because of black college week? I had to go three miles up then cross and go three back on the beachside to get home? After working ten hours in the FL heat driving all the way back from Orlando? Was thoroughly pissed, young and cocky, popped the clutch, the front wheel went over my head while the back tire screeched... I hung on, eased back off the throttle and was 100 yards away in 1.5 seconds!

Wouldn't it be nice to have video of some of our crazier moments?

10 minutes ago, grasshopper said:

I put my bike under a car... damp pavement - concrete. A low speed "crash"...When I realized I wasn't going to stop [slowly], I kicked it out. Bike was still running when I dragged it out from under the rear of the car. I don't think the driver knew anything was happening. I've had enough close calls to slow my skinny butt down.

 

think I'm ready for that Honda Trail 90 my dad wanted for me

It doesn't take much to get hurt. A friend built a dirt flat oval track in his back yard. He had 4 Honda XR100s for play time. I said "sure, I'll give it a try, even though I'm in shorts"!

My left leg was sore for a year from a low side, scraped shin, bloody knee, muffler burn. It hurt but it was fun.

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@Ceptorman said:

Wouldn't it be nice to have video of some of our crazier moments?

 

I know folks in the opposing line of traffic saw the surprise on my face... I could feel it. Was strong then so I controlled the slight turn and it probably looked impressive to see that V-65 Magna do that!  Sure the officer wherever he is remembers it too. The next bridge north, Mason a drawbridge had been closed for a month or two, Seabreeze was closed for locals also... had to go all the way to Ormond Beach at the Granada bridge to get home and my heart was still pounding when I got there! 

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24 minutes ago, Ceptorman said:

I think spending some time on a bike will make you a better driver while in a car.

 

Amen, brother. Even better, every car driver should be required to ride 10 miles on a busy street ... on a bicycle.

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40 minutes ago, grasshopper said:

A friend had a Kawasaki H2 750 triple. Widowmaker

asked if I wanted to give it a spin

..."NO!"

Would you ride it today? I would ride anything, anywhere, anytime!

40 minutes ago, JohnJ said:

@Ceptorman said:

Wouldn't it be nice to have video of some of our crazier moments?

 

I know folks in the opposing line of traffic saw the surprise on my face... I could feel it. Was strong then so I controlled the slight turn and it probably looked impressive to see that V-65 Magna do that!  Sure the officer wherever he is remembers it too. The next bridge north, Mason a drawbridge had been closed for a month or two, Seabreeze was closed for locals also... had to go all the way to Ormond Beach at the Granada bridge to get home and my heart was still pounding when I got there! 

Great bikes. My first street bike was a 1982 V45 Sabre. Then when on to about a dozen Honda Interceptors 😁

31 minutes ago, Islander said:

Keep in mind that guardian angels top out at around 200 km/hr or around 125 mph.  

 

If you’re going faster than that, you’re on your own...

Good advice. I heard an older motorcycle racer say "don't brake till you see God"

22 minutes ago, Edgar said:

 

Amen, brother. Even better, every car driver should be required to ride 10 miles on a busy street ... on a bicycle.

That'll teach them.

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13 hours ago, MookieStl said:

That's more m's than you usually last.

 

13 hours ago, CECAA850 said:

Deserves even more.

Quick nap, bowl of Wheaties, and properly medicated, You can finish the alphabet. My experience has been they like the LMNOP section the best, so repeat that part.

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29 minutes ago, Ceptorman said:

Would you ride it today? I would ride anything, anywhere, anytime!

 

not that one. He had done some mods to it... said it was pushing 110hp

Last bike I rode was an 800 Shadow...30 years ago.... on Kauai

Didn't care for it. Too low for my long legs

 

A small bike might tempt me....  100cc - 250cc. I don't weigh much more than a 12 year old.... 125lb

 

is Norton still in business. I remember the competition for quickest bike "back in the days" Norton vs Kawi

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1 hour ago, grasshopper said:

A small bike might tempt me....  100cc - 250cc. I don't weigh much more than a 12 year old.... 125lb

 

The new KTM 390 Adventure looks very interesting. Small displacement but large physical size, for us tall folks who want to have fun without having to hit 100 mph to do so.

 

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is Norton still in business. I remember the competition for quickest bike "back in the days" Norton vs Kawi

 

http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/

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