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Re: Ton is still fun.

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:43 pm
by Chuey
I made up a saying. "Vintage, because the ton is still fun."

I had a newer bike and it was better in any quantifiable way. It still didn't have the emotional appeal for me that my older ones have. I'll probably get another modern bike but I won't expect it to be more fulfilling than my airheads.

Chuey

Re: Deals Gap Pics

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:47 pm
by mattcfish
This reminds me to never post a picture of my riding style.
The only way to discribe it is "out of practice". Since having kids 10 years ago my abilities and riding confidance have gone down hill. I went from a daily rider to a few times a month and 2 big rides a year.
After the 2000 miles ride I did last year I could almost say I was close to riding the way I did in my 20's.

It doesn't stop me from continuing to modify the bike though and dreaming big. Some day the kids will go off on there own and my wife will want me out of the house.

Re: Deals Gap Pics

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:52 pm
by hudson
mattcfish - I know how you feel. I am not a daily rider. More a weekend warrior and a couple trips a year as well. Sometimes I squeeze in some weeknights, but not always. I don't care what criticism I get. I just take the good out of it and ignore the put downs. I realize I am not a "professional" out there. I just have fun with my buddies. If someone don't like how I negotiated a curve, I don't care. I am constantly learning and I am not too proud to admit it. Each year I get better and learn from past rides. Its called gaining experience - some people forget they had to do the same and act like they were born with it. If that makes them feel more of a man, I don't care. I think the majority of us would like to have you share your pics, videos and experiences, so matter what your level, just share bro! : )

Re: Deals Gap Pics

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 5:05 pm
by Garnet
hudson wrote: I think the majority of us would like to have you share your pics, videos and experiences, so matter what your level, just share bro! : )
+1

As long as yer havin fun.

Share & enjoy

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:57 pm
by vanzen
Keeping firmly in mind that we are all here because we "enjoy the experience"
and that we will all enjoy the experience as we can and to our abilities –

Those facts are paramount.
No additional hierarchy should ever be needed.

Re: Deals Gap Pics

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:14 pm
by Deleted User 287
vanzen@rockerboxer.com wrote:enjoy the experience as we can and to our abilities –
I'm saving up for my next bike now: http://www.thomaspinballinc.com/index.php?productID=405

Re: Deals Gap Pics

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:21 pm
by mattcfish
justoneoftheguys wrote:
vanzen@rockerboxer.com wrote:enjoy the experience as we can and to our abilities –
I'm saving up for my next bike now: http://www.thomaspinballinc.com/index.php?productID=405
My ten year old son kicks my butt on those all the time.

Re: Deals Gap Pics

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:23 pm
by mattcfish
hudson wrote:mattcfish - I know how you feel. I am not a daily rider. More a weekend warrior and a couple trips a year as well. Sometimes I squeeze in some weeknights, but not always. I don't care what criticism I get. I just take the good out of it and ignore the put downs. I realize I am not a "professional" out there. I just have fun with my buddies. If someone don't like how I negotiated a curve, I don't care. I am constantly learning and I am not too proud to admit it. Each year I get better and learn from past rides. Its called gaining experience - some people forget they had to do the same and act like they were born with it. If that makes them feel more of a man, I don't care. I think the majority of us would like to have you share your pics, videos and experiences, so matter what your level, just share bro! : )
Just between you and me, I think the /5 looks real good in that corner.

Re: Deals Gap Pics

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:24 pm
by vanzen
justoneoftheguys wrote: I'm saving up for my next bike now
I will still like this choice best:
Image

Re: Deals Gap Pics

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:54 pm
by Chuey
vanzen@rockerboxer.com wrote:
justoneoftheguys wrote: I'm saving up for my next bike now
I will still like this choice best:
Image
A-so, then "Long Tank San" will be your name.

Chuey