NickD Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 First off I have to blast a cosmic thanks into the ether to all my partners who put up with my motorcycle magazines and parts catalogs strewn all over the rig. I spent the last 18 months during my off time building myself a custom Harley. No, it's not a mid-life crisis, or watching too many of those chopper shows, I've always been a biker since the 1970s and I've always had a bike. But never one I built from the frame up. So after lot's of extra shifts to gather the funds, and coming home after work and picking up a wrench instead of some sleep her she is. I had to go easy on her the first time out as it's a fresh motor and not broke in yet, but I'm a happy boy . . . (Pronounced 9ina.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerHastings Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Nice ride man take care of her and be safe...remember its not you that you have to worry about. It is all the other idiots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 I've seen my share of auto vs motorcycle on the job. And when the opportunity presents itself I always tell the cop on scene, "I didn't see the motorcycle is no excuse." They are doing a better job, at least in So Cal, with motorcycle PSAs. But here's some good ones from the Continent and Oz (and more like the type we should be airing on TV here.) Pay Attention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B the EMT Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I haven't ridden a motor since 1972, but I agree with that last comment "WHOO!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Star Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 While not being a big fan of the full blown raked out choppers, the bike looks good! I had a Kawasaki Voyager XII until November '09, when some chucklehead in a minivan decided to try to beat me across an intersection (I had the right of way). Motorcycle vs the side of a minivan yeilds some very 'ungraceful' flying lessons! His 'excuse'? "I didn't see the motorcycle! Too bad the witness that was behind him said that I was "clearly visible, and there was no reason the van should have pulled out in front of him.". I went from this: to this: The 'aftermath' But as you can see here, I had lots of fun: Riding the Talmadge Bridge to Hutchinson Island Just for the record: I had a full face helmet on the night of the wreck. I NEVER ride without one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Wow, that was a tough one, Lone Star, I'm very glad you're okay . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B the EMT Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I think I have gotten respect from even Hells Angels, when I tell them I work EMS. I always follow it up with telling them that too many bikers are being hit, injured, or killed, by inattentive drivers in cars, vans, and truck, with no regard for "weekend warrior", independent, club, or even "Gang" bike member status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Star Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 For those of y'all that don't ride....here's something to think about: Maybe this will answer the ever popular question, "Why do you ride?": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS49393 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Just like a woman, I figured you had a baby. I open it up to find you had a motorcycle instead. It's amazing how different men and women are. I'm not a bike kind of gal, but it looks like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 First off I have to blast a cosmic thanks into the ether to all my partners who put up with my motorcycle magazines and parts catalogs strewn all over the rig. I spent the last 18 months during my off time building myself a custom Harley. No, it's not a mid-life crisis, or watching too many of those chopper shows, I've always been a biker since the 1970s and I've always had a bike. But never one I built from the frame up. So after lot's of extra shifts to gather the funds, and coming home after work and picking up a wrench instead of some sleep her she is. I had to go easy on her the first time out as it's a fresh motor and not broke in yet, but I'm a happy boy . . . (Pronounced 9ina.) That is a sexy bitch...... Very very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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