Any Ledgies own a motorcycle?

[iamnotafraid]

So does anyone here own a motorcycle?
I'm considering buying a Harley Davidson.
I'd like to know about your experiences riding.

So should I, or shouldn't I?

[vivfox]

Ride Captain ride.

[gretchen]

my husband has this bike...a Ducati 1098... it is so sweet. It is lighter and faster than the 999.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh126/ivan_Xz/Ducati_1098_Red.jpg

[gretchen]

^^^sorry for the huge pic. :o

[HejiraNYC]

Happy Mid-life Crisis.

[daniellaaarisen]

I've never been on a motorcycle. Totally want to. I'm an adrenaline junkie.

[iamnotafraid]

Thanks for your responses.

Viv, where should I ride to?

Gretchen, that Ducati looks awesome.

HejiraNYC, I think you hit the nail on the head.

Dani, if the bike I might be buying had room for
two I'd give you a ride. FAST>>>>>>>>>>>>.

The Harley I'm interested in is the SPORTSTER IRON 883 (Black).

[estranged4life]

own Harley's (One of Debbie's brothers works as a mechanic on Harley's along with her cousin)...So just go for it is my opinion to you, but be careful because most motorcyclists are NOT treated kindly on the road by automobile drivers/semi-truck drivers...Some truck drivers will intentionally try to move bikers off the road.

Unfortunately I have no sense of balance, so I cannot see myself owning a motorcycle, but I used to own a Suzuki Shuttle FA50 which I drove in my early teen years to pick up the girls in my neighborhood (Including my friend Trina, who would ride with me so we both could mow yards in the summertime - She would sit back-to-back with me as I drove and she pulled the lawnmower & weed-eater behind)

[iamnotafraid]

Cool story estranged4life. And your right about other drivers not showing
respect to bikers.

It's a big decision to buy one, so we shall see...

[vivfox]

Thanks for your responses.

Viv, where should I ride to?


Your mystery ship.

[JWS]

I once owned a Honda Scrambler back in high school.

[louielouie2000]

One of my friends once said: "Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul." That couldn't be more true if you're a two wheeled enthusiast. Whenever I ride, it totally melts away my worries and just makes me happy to be alive!

My parents have owned Harleys since the '60s. They're pretty, but they're loud, drive like a bucket of bolts, and require constant tinkering.

Personally I own a pair of 150cc Vespas. They make urban commuting and errands a ton of fun, and I can scoot out to the lakes outside of town, too. We're even part of a scooter club that does group rides and such... so much fun. I'll be upgrading to 300cc Vespas at some point so we can go on interstates and truly travel with our bikes.

Here are my Vespas:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs110.snc4/35874_1460575150788_1125706093_31356010_1775546_n.jpg

Here I am riding near Lake Austin:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs618.snc4/59801_1573118124292_1125706093_31639611_5532800_n.jpg

My other half riding near Lake Travis:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs609.snc4/58965_1558830367107_1125706093_31607807_5468793_n.jpg

Definitely try going two wheel... it's a lot of fun! :woohoo:

[LukeA]

So they're identical except for the color?

[LukeA]

Cool story estranged4life. And your right about other drivers not showing
respect to bikers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_F_Word_%28South_Park%29#Plot

(that's not my personal comment on bikers- I personally don't care one way or the other- but it has been at the cultural fore lately...)

[estranged4life]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_F_Word_%28South_Park%29#Plot

(that's not my personal comment on bikers- I personally don't care one way or the other- but it has been at the cultural fore lately...)

laughing loudly during that episode, because there is some truth to the fact that some bikers just love to rev-up just to annoy people, similar to those with loud bass driven car systems.

Speaking of loud sounding transportation, The other day I was in OKC and I swore I heard a loud Harley pulling up next to me at the intersection, turns out to be a '70 Chevelle 502, similar to this one in a youtube vid (But painted Jet Black) :

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[louielouie2000]

So they're identical except for the color?

Yep... my other half wanted red and I wanted orange :). It's definitely much more fun if you have others to ride with.

[fringed n fab]

I think I'd look funny on a bike but I do enjoy seeing people out and about on their sport bikes on a warm sunny February day, especially if the person is cute pulling up next to you.

[CreepingDeath]

Not a 'real' motorcycle, but when I was a kid/teen my brothers and I had dirt bikes. It was a lot of fun riding those in the Las Vegas desert.

[iamnotafraid]

if the person is cute

I'll be wearing a full face helmet, so cute won't matter.

Louie those are good pic's.

One of my best friends just got a bike, so I will have someone to
ride with if I decide to pull the trigger.

Maybe I should start a iamnotafraid Harley fund.
And you all can donate to it. You know, share the love.

[fringed n fab]

I'll be wearing a full face helmet, so cute won't matter. Yeah helmets are wise but some of the daredevils look so good without them if just riding around town. A few weekends ago we had a scary evening thunderstorm moving from interior Florida as I was leaving the beach all day and on the way home some poor guy on a bike got caught in it and the terrible downpour and lightning but was obviously trying to beat it home instead of just pulling over somewhere. To bike here in summer, you have to dodge those everyday pop up storms that are cool and fascinating, as long as you're sheltered.

[Wildheart82]

Yeah helmets are wise but some of the daredevils look so good without them if just riding around town. A few weekends ago we had a scary evening thunderstorm moving from interior Florida as I was leaving the beach all day and on the way home some poor guy on a bike got caught in it and the terrible downpour and lightning but was obviously trying to beat it home instead of just pulling over somewhere. To bike here in summer, you have to dodge those everyday pop up storms that are cool and fascinating, as long as you're sheltered.


Not a good idea! My friend's husband had just washed his motorcycle, and rode it around the block to get some of the water off - he was hit by a teenager and killed instantly - no helmet. It was so sad, she was in her 20's with two small children.

[fringed n fab]

Not a good idea! My friend's husband had just washed his motorcycle, and rode it around the block to get some of the water off - he was hit by a teenager and killed instantly - no helmet. It was so sad, she was in her 20's with two small children. Yeah I can understand the thrill of being on one but even with a helmet you have no protection really in an accident, unlike being in a car. I think that alone keeps many off them.

[estranged4life]

I'll be wearing a full face helmet, so cute won't matter.

when I drove my Suzuki Shuttle FA50, since it could go up to 45 MPH...and one of the few times I didn't wear my helmet, I locked the front brakes while slowing for a stop sign and was tossed over the handlebars onto the pavement - thankfully I protected my head/face with the full length cast on my right arm (From a wrist fracture while playing baseball) however I tore skin off my elbows and knees (Still have some of the scarring on my knees 24 years later)...

On the positive side of things, my wrist didn't hurt as much after that accident thanks in part to me knees and elbows :thumbsup:

[Aussie W/Heart]

Riding motorbikes are so much fun, i started riding just dirt bikes as a kid, then met my husband who had a fast road bike, i loved riding on the back, mainly on the open roads, city traffic isn't much fun. We have 3 sons they all race Motocross, our middle son is racing SuperX this weekend, im scared sh##less just thinking about it now, a few of the top USA riders are coming downunder to race. Fingers crossed that he stays safe!!
Anyway go for it, buy that bike & enjoy the freedom & wind in your face.:thumbsup:

[iamnotafraid]

Anyway go for it, buy that bike & enjoy the freedom & wind in your face.:thumbsup:

^ That sounds good to me!

And I appreciate all of you taking the time to share your
thoughts on bikes.

When I think about really buying a bike (can't get it off my mind),
my heart starts pounding. Is that good??? Am I crazy? Nevermind,
I'd rather not know.

[Aussie W/Heart]

Not thats not crazy at all!!! Follow your hearts desire, then you will have no regrets down the line:wavey: Have you had much riding experience, if not take some lessons to bulid up your confidence.

[iamnotafraid]

Have you had much riding experience, if not take some lessons to bulid up your confidence.

Pretty much zilch. I rode one for a day when I was in the 8th grade.
And that was many moons ago. Though on my bicycle I used to think
I could jump like Evel Knievel. Crazy days!

[Aussie W/Heart]

Well explains your user name then, imnotafraid!!!!! & crazy at heart... lol I really miss that feeling when being young, like having NO FEAR!!! & doing crazy fun things all the time..