save threadjacking talk about big bikes in here

I really should take some photos of my bicycles, but here are my last three (the Harley is current) scoots.

 

It's kind of ironic that my work in the bicycle industry has helped support my motorcycle habit.

 

The Suzuki was the lowest. With the floorboards, I couldn't even flatfoot the Honda.

 

With that beard, you need a vintage Triumph. Or maybe a Norton.

 

My daughter loved the Goldwing. When she was about 14, I took her to dinner, then we just rode around with the stereo up, and she thought it was the greatest thing ever. My fiance's daughter is 11 now, and she's the same way about the Harley. During the summer, we go for a short ride and get a shave ice to enjoy in the shade.

What's kind of odd is that my mostly conservative neighbor asked me if I could take her son for a ride in the summer. He rakes my leaves and picks up walnuts and little things like that around the yard, and apparently, it would be a big deal to him. Usually, it's dad's idea, but mom says no. In this case, his mom asked me. He's a good kid, so he'll get his turn once it warms up.

I'm fairly certain that if you expose kids to motorcycles when they're younger, they'll actually notice them when they get to be driving age. The same goes for bicycles. All those motorists that don't see bicycles probably didn't ride much as young adults.

 

That might get you a tire today.

 

I have a Kenda on my Harley. People whine about them on their bicycles, yet I trust them at 100MPH.

 

If I'm not 100%, I don't ride. Since motorists can't be counted on, I need to be sure that all my senses are in the game. I've had days where I get off work, and just can't get on the freeway, because of a bad feeling. So I take the long way around the lake home.

 

Sad. Really.