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[moke123]

I ordered it the day you mentioned this and I finally started reading it last night. The passage you quote is on the very first page:




The experience of riding has never been for accurately and eloquently explained. I ride twice a day, for a total of about 50 miles. Working from home, I am able to break away when the load is light and for some reason, I am able to "find" those moments with much easier than before...strange...

I think I may order it too. It really is an apt description of riding. I'm lucky that I travel all around our county, mostly through the mountains and hill towns during work. Nice to get paid for it. Considering I get 55 miles a gallon on the bike vs. 30 mpg in the car it helps the profit margin on the mileage reimbursement.

 

[NauticalGent]

Considering I get 55 miles a gallon on the bike vs. 30 mpg in the car....

Not to mention the higher octane required...jeez

BTW, coming up on the 500mi break-in inspection. I asked in a FB forum dedicated to the Scout Bobber if I should do the maintenance myself or take it to the dealer.

I was shocked to see the vast majority of responses to take it in.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Col, the definition given by NG is basically correct. A "redneck" is a light-skinned country laborer whose neck is frequently sunburned. It has become more common in usage to mean "any country simpleton" or "any uncouth country person." Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has a series of jokes using the tag line "You might be a redneck if..." followed by some humorous statement.

30 of the Best Jeff Foxworthy "You Might Be A Redneck" Quotes

Jeff Foxworthy was born in 1958 in Georgia in the United States. This stand-up comedian and TV personality has released 6 comedy albums over the years.

rwrant.co.za

You might not get all of the jokes since some of them require knowledge of country housing habits, including "double-wide house trailers."

 

[moke123]

Not to mention the higher octane required...jeez

BTW, coming up on the 500mi break-in inspection. I asked in a FB forum dedicated to the Scout Bobber if I should do the maintenance myself or take it to the dealer.

I was shocked to see the vast majority of responses to take it in.

I'm about an hours drive from the dealer. When I had my 500 mile service they sent a truck to my house, picked it up, and brought it back the following day. The free P/U and delivery service was good for a year. I think the 500 mile check up includes other things such as making sure all the nuts and bolts are tight, etc. , so probably better to take it in 1st time. If you take a close look you'll see like a wax pencil mark on the things they check. My daughters bike , a 2003 Suzuki. still has the marks, only because she bought it with 18 miles on it and it was barely ridden.

I know you were not thrilled with your dealer but mine is awesome.

I have been involved with Indian Motorcycles all my life. My Grandfather, Joseph Bolduc, worked for Indian Motorcycle from 1938 until 1959. He rode, built and repaired Indian Motorcycles his entire life. I have two Indian motorcycles that he purchased from the factory when he was an employee there. I still have these two bikes to this day. One was used by Ralph Rogers as a demo before my grandfather bought it. Ralph Rogers was one of the last owners of Indian Motorcycle; having purchased it from Paul DuPont. The first real motorcycle I rode as a young boy was one of these. When I was twelve years old I showed one of my grandfather's Indian motorcycle at the 1972 Indian Come Home Day Rally which was organized by some of the original Indian staff. I have been doing shows since 1972 all over the country. I currently own 15 vintage Indians, nine which I ride, ranging from 1930 to 1958. I have been very involved with the AMCA, Antique Motorcycle Club of America, and the regional Yankee Chapter. I also help to organize two shows a year in Chester Ma which are attended by people from all over the world. A couple of years ago we had a group from Germany come. I am a well known local enthusiast who looks forward with great anticipation to carrying the Indian Motorcycle name forward.

 

[NauticalGent]

Great day for a ride...!
Life is good...

 

[pbaldy]

Sweet! Hope you're enjoying your new baby. Nobody I knew in my formative years had a bike, so I never got into them but they look fun. I'm more of a sporty-car-on-a-curvy-road-type of guy.

 

[moke123]

Great day for a ride...!
Life is good...

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I agree. I had very little to do on my work from home day. Took the long way to the office to show face and then the long way home.

Have you resisted winding her up to see what she can do? I don't think you're supposed to during the break in period, but . .

 

[NauticalGent]

Sweet! Hope you're enjoying your new baby. Nobody I knew in my formative years had a bike, so I never got into them but they look fun. I'm more of a sporty-car-on-a-curvy-road-type of guy.

Never too late Paul!

 

[NauticalGent]

Have you resisted winding her up to see what she can do? I don't think you're supposed to during the break in period, but . .

I have, mostly out of fear, bit since I'm supposed to baby it, that's the excuse I use!

 

[pbaldy]

Never too late Paul!

My wife worries when I take my e-bike out. How do you think a motorcycle would go over?

 

[NauticalGent]

My wife worries when I take my e-bike out. How do you think a motorcycle would go over?

Yeah, there is that. Believe it or not, Missy was one who wanted a bike. I like to ride but I never had the fever, until now...

 

[moke123]

My wife worries when I take my e-bike out. How do you think a motorcycle would go over?

Hate to say it but just don't tell her. It works. I did it for 20 years. My father always threatened to disown me if I got a bike. Never got caught.

 

[NauticalGent]

 

[moke123]

I cant stop laughing. I may frame that.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Seems to me that saying such a thing might be a quick way to end one's riding days due to having a certain new sensitivity in a critical riding area.

 

[NauticalGent]

Doc, that's one helluva way to describe a kick in the pills...

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Well, NG, you know that ever since I've been a moderator, I have tried to be more polite, set a better example, and be less like a former Bourbon Street musician who played in clubs featuring exotic dancers.

 

[ColinEssex]

I cant stop laughing. I may frame that.

As a foreigner, that picture needs explanation I'm afraid. Is it an 'in' joke? A hog is a type of pig isn't it? I don't think we have Indians or hogs in the UK. Unless it's a less than complimentary reference to native Americans and pigs, but I can't see the connection. Its a mystery.
Col

 

[NauticalGent]

Hog = Harley Davidson. It was my understanding that for a Harley to me labeled a "Hog", it had to be at least 1000cc, but this has been contested. Here in the US, there is a rivalry between the two groups - like Ford vs Chevy

 

[NauticalGent]

Well, NG, you know that ever since I've been a moderator, I have tried to be more polite, set a better example, and be less like a former Bourbon Street musician who played in clubs featuring exotic dancers.

Yeah the whole "See no evil, hear no evil. Speak no evil" thingy...