Indianapolis, IN
Can't sleep cause I keep thinkin about ridin.
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Quoted from Gryszzz:Can't sleep cause I keep thinkin about ridin.
No doubt, thinking about motorcycless and pinball has caused me many sleepless nights.
Past two days I've done something I've said I'd never do on the motorcycle. Taken the interstate to work. All I keep thinking is the line from the second Matrix movie where Trinity says to Morphius, "You said to never take the interstate, because it's instant death...." Or something along those lines.
But I've got another problem I need to figure out. My damn right hand keeps going numb about about 10 minutes of uninterrupted riding. I've tried changing my grip slightly. And I've found out that if I can hold onto the throttle with my thumb, extending my fingers out for a few seconds will get me a little relief temporarily. But I'd be afraid to take any trips where I'd be cruising for 30 minutes or more.
Quoted from woody24:But I've got another problem I need to figure out. My damn right hand keeps going numb about about 10 minutes of uninterrupted riding. I've tried changing my grip slightly. And I've found out that if I can hold onto the throttle with my thumb, extending my fingers out for a few seconds will get me a little relief temporarily. But I'd be afraid to take any trips where I'd be cruising for 30 minutes or more.
Does your bike have a throttle lock? If not crampbuster works pretty well
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Quoted from kdunbar:Does your bike have a throttle lock? If not crampbuster works pretty well
Nope. I've seen those, but unclear how they work. Do you press it with your palm?
I'm not entirely sure this may be something I need to go see a Dr about. I've found my fingers will go numb while playing Playstation, or other things like that.
Quoted from kdunbar:Does your bike have a throttle lock? If not crampbuster works pretty well
The cramp buster really does help. I'm going to order one for my bike also! I rode a friend's bike that had one and was gonna get one for my bike and forgot all about it.
Quoted from Gryszzz:Class starts tomareee. Stoked.
Been ridin around Lake Monroe kickin ass. 2 wheels is like nothin else. Nothing.
I teach a class MSF this weekend too. It starts slow for people who have never ridden but progresses at a good pace. Enjoy!
Quoted from Gryszzz:Class starts tomareee. Stoked.
Been ridin around Lake Monroe kickin ass. 2 wheels is like nothin else. Nothing.
Congrats Gryszzz! Next thing you know,,you will be a pro and riding a big hog on trips and teaching others how to ride! Just don't forget about your pinball buddies! 
Calgary, AB
Quoted from Pincrazy:1999 road king moded with cams, pipes, upgraded intake, etc and street glide with a few of those, will post RK later.
My last bike,gone now.
2005 Road King Custom
With a 120" Jim's/Screaming Eagle motor,with compression releases.
Way to much to list down to it,pic shows most of it.
Quoted from pingod:My last bike,gone now.
It's sad when a rider is bikeless. My heart goes out to you.
mittens
I just can't fathom riding without a helmet. Law or not. Stones and bugs are enough of a reason for full face.
I’m not sure I actually qualify for this because I don’t have a motorcycle – anymore. I had been riding motorcycles for years (mostly off road) but in the mid ‘70’s I decided to get a street bike. I loved the looks and sound of the Triumph Bonneville. But it was only kick start so I got a Yamaha 650 which was a Japanese version. After riding that for a year or so I came upon a wrecked 650. I bought it with the intensions of building a chopper. I did all the work myself and it turned out great (won first place in my first bike show).
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I few years later I rode a friends Harley – I was hooked. I bought a ’76 Superglide. It was all stock except for an ugly purple paint job. I rode that ugly thing all summer (through Canada, New York, etc.) It ran great and rode great but that first winter I striped it down and painted it. It too came out real nice and won several shows.
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But what I really wanted was a Panhead. Then a friend found me a ’65. 1965 was a change for Harley Davidson. The last year for the Panhead, first year for electric start, first year for 12 volt, and first year for hard primary covers. I knew it would be my dream bike. I rode it one summer as stock but I didn’t like the way it felt. I wanted something more sporty like the Superglide. So that winter it came apart. I knew it would be my last bike so I went all out. I had the engine rebuilt by Dale Walksler of Mt. Vernon Harley Davidson. (Dale is now famous for his TV show “What’s in the barn”.) The engine came out so good he had it on display in his shop till I could pick it up. I had the bike painted black cherry with just minimal graphics – nothing fancy. Once it was complete I took it back to Dale’s for him to final tune it. I left it with him for about 2 weeks. When I returned to pick it up he told me whenever I wanted to sell it he wanted first chance. That first year I rode it almost 10,000 miles. It was a dream. About 8 years later I got a divorce and decided to sell it and get out of bikes. I hadn’t seen Dale for about 5 years but I called him anyway. He bought it sight unseen for the full asking price. I hated to see it go but it was time to move on.
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I've owned all kinds of bikes over the last 27 years of riding. Metrics, HDs (I still have a springer), but nothing has been more fun to ride than my 08 Big Dog, K9. It would be the last of my possessions to be sold if it ever comes down to it.
Btw, ride what you love, you're the one paying for it.
Honestly this class has taught me so many things...lookin in a Z pattern, eyes always moving, ESCAPE ROUTE... vital vital stuff. Bringin all 3 of my instructors some good Indiana beer...just to say thanks before the test tomorrow. 
Just remember Gryszz, 8 out of 10 drivers out there are idiots so basically you have to.assume that everyone is an idiot and that they WILL pull out in front of you and that they ARE texting and may come over into your lane etc because this stuff DOES happen far too frequently.
Another little piece of advice I have for you. Spend the money and put a Daymaker headlight on your motorecycle from HD. They are expensive as hell (probably 400-500 for a Sportster) but they are super bright and cars will definitely see you coming. They are great for night riding and most importantly, I am convinced that they save lives because they really make you visible. Best money you can spend on a motorcycle. Get an LED tail light also.
Quoted from Gryszzz:My ft tire brake light is not coming on. Back is good, but front brake light not working . Any ideas?
Are you saying front tire brake light? I'm not sure what you are talking about sorry?
Quoted from Gryszzz:My ft tire brake light is not coming on. Back is good, but front brake light not working . Any ideas?
My first bike had that problem. It was the little switch that the brake handle touches. Just a screw or two, pop off a wire or two, and replace. Was super simple. All it is is a simple micro switch much like the through-hole switches on a pinball machine. 
Don't know what HD's are like, but hopefully you can replace it with just a simple screwdriver.
It is with utter shame and embarrassment that I must say I failed my riding test. The only one out of 10 to fail. Yesterday I had life by the tail and was the epitome of confidence.
Today....I've never been so nervous in my entire life. All nerves and anxiety.
Fuck.
Back to practicing.
Quoted from Gryszzz:It is with utter shame and embarrassment that I must say I failed my riding test. The only one out of 10 to fail. Yesterday I had life by the tail and was the epitome of confidence.
Today....I've never been so nervous in my entire life. All nerves and anxiety.
Fuck.
Back to practicing.
Don't feel bad at all Gryszzz because the motorcycle test isn't an easy one. It's ok man for real, just keep riding and practicing. When I took mine there must have been 4 or 5 people that failed and 2 of them dropped their bikes also. You'll get it man for real, don't worry.
Thanks man, more encouragement than I got from my wife...lol.
Dude I NEVER get nervous, and I was all nerves today. It's almost like I convinced myself I was gonna fail.
No the test is not easy. Doing a 90° turn from a stop into a 20 ft. wide box where you then have to pull a u turn...not easy for me. 5 points everytime you plant a foot...get to 16 it's game over. I hit 16 on that aforementioned exercise. I hate this feeling. Everyone else is celebrating,...I'm sulking. I will not let this happen again.
Quoted from pingod:I bet you would like that ride back,I mean the girl of course
I picked her up at a bar one long weekend that's way the bike is so dirty.
The bike is a 1952 triumph tiger t110 650 with a 68 top end and 12-1 pistons.
Quoted from Gryszzz:It is with utter shame and embarrassment that I must say I failed my riding test. The only one out of 10 to fail. Yesterday I had life by the tail and was the epitome of confidence.
Today....I've never been so nervous in my entire life. All nerves and anxiety.
Fuck.
Back to practicing.
Dang. Sorry man. That double U-turn was the toughest part for me to get the hang of during the training. Its hard not to put a foot down.
Quoted from woody24:Dang. Sorry man. That double U-turn was the toughest part for me to get the hang of during the training. Its hard not to put a foot down.
It really is hard nto to because your brain tells you to even if you don't need to.
Quoted from Who-Dey:It really is hard nto to because your brain tells you to even if you don't need to.
Yeap. Making sure you turn your head completely to see the direction you want to go, instead of looking at the ground directly adjacent to the front tire makes a ton of difference once you're able to trust yourself.
Quoted from woody24:Making sure you turn your head completely to see the direction you want to go
That's the key to ultra-tight turns.
Quoted from Gryszzz:Friend of mine no shit going to lunch today on E Washington sees this. 8 cops eventually tackled Mr. July up there. Wasn't his bike.
That is really effed up lmao. So it wasn't his bike huh? If I was the owner of that bike I'd have to buy a new seat for it lol.
Oh yeah and Gryszzz, don't touch your leg on the exhaust pipe like I did today because IT HURTS LIKE A MOTHER F***ER!!! Trust me, you DO NOT want to do that!
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