NFT: Motorcycle riders.....whatcha got?

this thread screams pictures or GTFO. mid life crisis has me considering buying one and I'd enjoy seeing pics of people's bikes.

I sold my HD V-Rod back before my wife and I started a family since my wife was really not comfortable with me having a motorcycle. While I have gotten used to life without one, I do envy those, who ride whenever spring rolls around.

Stay safe!

In comment 15217387 Giantsfan79 said:

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this thread screams pictures or GTFO. mid life crisis has me considering buying one and I'd enjoy seeing pics of people's bikes.

I don't own one yet....soon though

In comment 15217395 RC in MD said:

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I sold my HD V-Rod back before my wife and I started a family since my wife was really not comfortable with me having a motorcycle. While I have gotten used to life without one, I do envy those, who ride whenever spring rolls around. Stay safe!

I had a bad accident in 2016 because some joker didn’t see me coming and performed a u turn in front of me. Ever since I’ve had a love/hate feeling when spring rolls around. I love being able to get out from hibernation but I hate not being able to ride 🤦🏾‍♂️ I can’t get the buy in from my wife for another one, but I’m no quitter 😂

In comment 15217404 Mdgiantsfan said:

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In comment 15217395 RC in MD said: Quote: I sold my HD V-Rod back before my wife and I started a family since my wife was really not comfortable with me having a motorcycle. While I have gotten used to life without one, I do envy those, who ride whenever spring rolls around. Stay safe! I had a bad accident in 2016 because some joker didn’t see me coming and performed a u turn in front of me. Ever since I’ve had a love/hate feeling when spring rolls around. I love being able to get out from hibernation but I hate not being able to ride 🤦🏾‍♂️ I can’t get the buy in from my wife for another one, but I’m no quitter 😂

Do you live in MD (saw Md in your handle)? I'm in MD, and my wife (who's from MD) hates the drivers here with regards to safety, so it was pretty much a done deal when we decided to start having kids that I would give up my motorcycle...lol.

really miss riding but there are too many idiots on the road now. One day will get a motocross bike again. It is much safer flying over jumps than riding on the road with people texting.

Being sold this week....been riding for over 50 years with no accidents. Gettin out while I’m still healthy lol

In comment 15217422 RC in MD said:

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In comment 15217404 Mdgiantsfan said: Quote: In comment 15217395 RC in MD said: Quote: I sold my HD V-Rod back before my wife and I started a family since my wife was really not comfortable with me having a motorcycle. While I have gotten used to life without one, I do envy those, who ride whenever spring rolls around. Stay safe! I had a bad accident in 2016 because some joker didn’t see me coming and performed a u turn in front of me. Ever since I’ve had a love/hate feeling when spring rolls around. I love being able to get out from hibernation but I hate not being able to ride 🤦🏾‍♂️ I can’t get the buy in from my wife for another one, but I’m no quitter 😂 Do you live in MD (saw Md in your handle)? I'm in MD, and my wife (who's from MD) hates the drivers here with regards to safety, so it was pretty much a done deal when we decided to start having kids that I would give up my motorcycle...lol.

Yes I’m in Upper Marlboro and the drivers are not biker friendly. I would always try and get away from the beltway. When I had my accident I was about 10 minutes from my house on my way home after riding to Atlanta for the weekend. It was a Sunday evening so not a lot of traffic on the road. The bad part was that the driver never stopped. My bike was totaled so I know there was a good amount of damage to their car. Unfortunately I don’t remember much from the accident.

... Indian Scout. The engine is fantastic. A great all-arounder.

In comment 15217478 Mdgiantsfan said:

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Yes I’m in Upper Marlboro and the drivers are not biker friendly. I would always try and get away from the beltway. When I had my accident I was about 10 minutes from my house on my way home after riding to Atlanta for the weekend. It was a Sunday evening so not a lot of traffic on the road. The bad part was that the driver never stopped. My bike was totaled so I know there was a good amount of damage to their car. Unfortunately I don’t remember much from the accident.

Oh man...I'm glad that you are ok now. While I've never had a bad accident, when I was going through infantry officer training for the Marines, I had to spend a night shadowing the staff of an emergency room in a DC hospital observing any traumas that would arrive for training purposes, and all the nurses agreed that the worst trauma that they see are usually motorcycle accident victims. I never forgot our conversations that evening about those traumas that they've seen.

I used to ride down on the coast of NC near Camp Lejeune on HWY17 and the backroads. But once I moved up this way, no thank you.

In comment 15217446 Fast Eddie said:

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Being sold this week....been riding for over 50 years with no accidents. Gettin out while I’m still healthy lol

Sold my 2005 HD Road King Custom for the same reason.

Took the MSF course 2 years ago and bought this as my first bike. Small, but nimble and fun as hell to throw around. After adding an exhaust, and fuel controller with a new tune, some new body panels and lights to my liking, I really don't see myself getting anything bigger anytime soon.

In comment 15217478 Mdgiantsfan said:

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Yes I’m in Upper Marlboro and the drivers are not biker friendly. I would always try and get away from the beltway. When I had my accident I was about 10 minutes from my house on my way home after riding to Atlanta for the weekend. It was a Sunday evening so not a lot of traffic on the road. The bad part was that the driver never stopped. My bike was totaled so I know there was a good amount of damage to their car. Unfortunately I don’t remember much from the accident.

Oh man...I'm glad that you are ok now. While I've never had a bad accident, when I was going through infantry officer training for the Marines, I had to spend a night shadowing the staff of an emergency room in a DC hospital observing any traumas that would arrive for training purposes, and all the nurses agreed that the worst trauma that they see are usually motorcycle accident victims. I never forgot our conversations that evening about those traumas that they've seen.

I used to ride down on the coast of NC near Camp Lejeune on HWY17 and the backroads. But once I moved up this way, no thank you.

double post.

1968 BSA 441 Victor Special and a 1973 Yamaha 125 MX, both bought new in those years.

Have no clue how to share a picture lol

CVO Harley also known as the switchblade tho I've never actually heard it called that.

Street Twin
I had hand surgery in Jan. Been out 5 times including dinner date last Friday and an hour long ride after work and grass cutting tonight.

Bad Boy. Tricked out a bit. Have not been out yet but going to to be hitting the roads soon. Be safe boys and girls.

But it’s sweet.

A 1981, heavy, straight four, but still quick. Needs a bit of TLC, and I need to ride it more! Too busy working....

100th anniversary edition. I ride year round thanks to where I live.

do you guys use? My photos are small on Flickr.