Ramblinman?

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RAMBLINMAN?

He'll get back to you, YSRRider. Be patient.

Hey, Matt nice to see ya in the Spring Motorcycle deal. It's not a instant response chat like the Moto-Directory chat your use too. Just respond to any of the Topics and come back once a day for the answers. Hope to see ya around more often btw how's that CBR1000F holding up under a WFO kinda guy like yourself? Tailwinds, BJ Ondo/aka: Ramblinman

As I started "In over my head" I thought I'd report in. Saturday two weeks ago I took possession of the Harley I bought. I talked the guy I bought it from into riding it over in the rain for me as I havent ridden for about 30 years. I left it alone for the rest of the day hoping the rain would stop. On Sunday there was still a light mist that appeared would be over in a couple of hours (it wasn't) and I just couldn't wait anymore to try it out. I suited up and rode (verrrrry carefully) on some back roads for around four hours to get the feel. It all came back retty quickly. At the end of the day I went over to a friend's home in a condo complex and tipped it going slowly about 50 ft. from his place. The rear wheel seemed to suddenly be on ice. I tried to hold it up but couldn't and decided to part company and keep my leg out from under 750 lbs of machine. I rolled on my back and hit my head on the curb. THANK GOD FOR HELMETS! The deep scratch on the back of my helmet could have been in my skull. Amazingly, the bike is unscratched except for the sissy bar / mot r guard - or whatever its called - was bent. I've ordered a new one. After I got up and lifted the bike I looked back to see a patch of oil on the driveway I didn't see coming in. Water and oil did it to me again. I took a spill years ago from the same problem. I have promised myself to only ride when it is DRY. I'm OK, just nursing a few bruises. If the rain will ever stop I'll take it out again. Note: Using your computer, tune into HTTP://WWW.ONTHEAIR.COM to listen to some good live radio while reading The Spring. It has old time radio (The Shadow, Jack Benny, etc.) and a lot of other interesting radio, domestic and foreign.

Wow, planeman, talk about rolling with the punches. We can't afford to lose you man. And I'll check out those good sounds. Slaps planeman a high five for staying alive!

Planeman, sorry to hear about the spill, but glad you and the bike are ok. Rain is a BIG hazard, but oil patches are common in parking lots and can ruin your day in ANY weather. I try to avoid any areas where cars might sit and leak and avoid the lots completely whenever possible. BTW, although I am an advocate for helmet choice, your case illustrates a situation where it obviously helped. Consider yourself lucky. Drip, slip, flip!

Planeman good to hear you and the hog are OK. Surprised the guard bar bent.

I am glad you weren't hurt, but your wet weather riding skills get better only be riding in wet weather. I know and understand the rationale behind not wanting to ride any more in the rain, but.... Just keep tires with good rubber on, understand what your limitations and the bike's limitations are, and dress for the weather...then enjoy. Ed

The fear of immenent death is why I'm such a better all around motorist since I started riding. Besides, if it wasn't scary, it wouldn't be any fun.

Humm, I thing Honda's "you meet the nicest people on a honda" saying would be better to use, ha ha. Your comment above would cause quite a stur for sure. Tailwinds, BJ

Whick line BJ? "The fear of immenent death.." or "If it wasn't scary.." or both. I like the line "If it wasn't scary, it wouldn't be any fun. Hop on a Yamaha R1." Naw..they wouldn't go for it.

You missed your calling in life, Kevin. You shoulda been an advertising executive.

Shoot, I didn't even realize that I rhymed fun with R1..hehe. Where's Bob Starr?

Well, Planeman, I hope I show as much good sense as you did when I fall over with my 200. It won't be as heavy as your Glide, but I still wouldn't want it on my leg. When I fell off my tutor's bike (1984 Nighthawk 450) while learning to ride, I was fortunate enough to fall to the outside of the turn while the bike fell inside (v.slow 1st gear turn, hit a sand patch.) I hope that if I ever lose it again, I'll have enough sense to know when it's irrecoverable and jump off!

Planeman, Glad you are okay... Keep your chin up and everything else will follow... Tires, Good Tires, when riding in the wet...

Planeman, I too am pleased to hear you have survived this minor accident with only slight lacerations to your helmet and ego. I guess we never know when a road hazard will crop up--seemingly from nowhere. Best wishes for a safe riding season! Hoop

Thanks for the encouragement from all of you. I was kinda embarresed to admit I had dropped my "new" bike on my first day out. I'm back up on it again and determined to get through the "new rider" stage.

Keep at it, its worth the effort ! :)