Greetings everyone.
My name is Jim. A week or so ago I was just passing through this site. I had a question about Roadking stock seats and this forum looked like a good place to get answers so I posted my question. Thanks to all for your answers.
Like I said, I was just passing through but as the days passed, I found myself coming back to this forum more and more. Because I ride a Yamaha Virago 1100 it didn't really make sense that I would care about a Harley site. But there is something about this place that really appeals to me. It's not the Hogs, it's not the black and orange, it's the attitude and spirit of the guys who post here. The more I read about you guys and your stories, the more I like what I see. It's rare to find a place such as this that accepts people for who they are rather than what they ride.
When I noticed the topic for "Japanese cruisers" I thought "What the hell is that doing on a Harley site?" I even voiced my opinion that a thread for Jap bikes didn't belong on a Harley board. Well guys, I was wrong. This place isn't just about Harleys, it's more than that. Sure, most of the guys here own Harleys, but this place seems to be more about the freedom of riding rather than the kind of bike you ride. This place isn't an "us vs. them". You guys are beyond that and I thank you.
So if you'll accept a fellow rider I'd be honored to join you. I guess since I use to own a '94 883 Sportster I could be considered a "Harley has been"
My quick history.
13 years old bought a home-made mini-bike complete with sidecar!!!
14 years old I had a Suzuki 50.
21 years old bought a Kawasaki 400.
Got married (more than once) had a couple of beautiful daughters.
During my mid-life crisis event I bought my dream car, a 427 Shelby Cobra replica.
Sold the Cobra to help put my girls through college.
Now I'm 53 going on 30. Bought the Sportster a year ago, drove it for a few months and traded it on the Virago. Going to rent a RoadKing in June and drive from Denver to Montana with my highschool buds.
I'm a video producer/director and I know just enough about cars and engines to make me dangerous. I know very little about bikes but I'm learning more each day.
Cheers
Jim
My name is Jim. A week or so ago I was just passing through this site. I had a question about Roadking stock seats and this forum looked like a good place to get answers so I posted my question. Thanks to all for your answers.
Like I said, I was just passing through but as the days passed, I found myself coming back to this forum more and more. Because I ride a Yamaha Virago 1100 it didn't really make sense that I would care about a Harley site. But there is something about this place that really appeals to me. It's not the Hogs, it's not the black and orange, it's the attitude and spirit of the guys who post here. The more I read about you guys and your stories, the more I like what I see. It's rare to find a place such as this that accepts people for who they are rather than what they ride.
When I noticed the topic for "Japanese cruisers" I thought "What the hell is that doing on a Harley site?" I even voiced my opinion that a thread for Jap bikes didn't belong on a Harley board. Well guys, I was wrong. This place isn't just about Harleys, it's more than that. Sure, most of the guys here own Harleys, but this place seems to be more about the freedom of riding rather than the kind of bike you ride. This place isn't an "us vs. them". You guys are beyond that and I thank you.
So if you'll accept a fellow rider I'd be honored to join you. I guess since I use to own a '94 883 Sportster I could be considered a "Harley has been"
My quick history.
13 years old bought a home-made mini-bike complete with sidecar!!!
14 years old I had a Suzuki 50.
21 years old bought a Kawasaki 400.
Got married (more than once) had a couple of beautiful daughters.
During my mid-life crisis event I bought my dream car, a 427 Shelby Cobra replica.
Sold the Cobra to help put my girls through college.
Now I'm 53 going on 30. Bought the Sportster a year ago, drove it for a few months and traded it on the Virago. Going to rent a RoadKing in June and drive from Denver to Montana with my highschool buds.
I'm a video producer/director and I know just enough about cars and engines to make me dangerous. I know very little about bikes but I'm learning more each day.
Cheers
Jim