Author Topic: my favorite Ex bil (Read 1472 times)

Don R · « **on:** January 23, 2014, 09:19:29 PM »

My ex brother in law just told me he's loading his harley, camper and truck and moving to/ working at a state park near Sturgis for the warm season. Yes, I already invited myself to visit. Dang, am I gonna need a harley?

750cafe · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2014, 09:16:57 AM »

Not necessarily but, you WILL have to gain lots of weight, have a belly that hangs down and covers your junk,
wear only H-D labeled clothes, grow a GRAY beard that comes down to your navel, be partially bald with a stupid looking comb-over and/or
a pony tail to make up for the missing hair on top to match the beard, be drunk, have a permanent scowl on your face at all times trying to look tough,
tattoos that are mixed into your wrinkled skin, be prepared to talk about how fast your slow POS is and how many thousands you spent to make it that way,
and ugly/fat/near nakid "#$%*" and just generally look stupid.

Did I miss too many of the prerequisites?

Eric

Stev-o · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2014, 09:24:37 AM »

No Harley needed, Seaweb did it years ago on a 750 cafe. Don't miss the busted knuckle!

Read about his Epic trip here.....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=56776.75

754 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2014, 01:16:39 PM »

I have been to Sturgis by 754 many time. Usually dont encounter too much attitude.
Maybe they can mindread 750 cafe..?
Try to avoid the trailer crowd, if possible..

Killer Canary · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2014, 02:03:24 PM »

Attend something more worthwhile, like a toenail clipping symposium or glue tasting contest.

750cafe · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2014, 03:43:05 PM »

I have a friend, that owns several Harley's and has for over 35 years, that lives in Sturgis and he does not attend.
According to him, the locals stock up before the event and stay inside to avoid the madness.
It disgusts him. Too many posers show up. Attend at your own risk.

Eric

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2014, 04:43:55 PM »

No Don, we don't need Harleys for Sturgis. AND I no longer have one... but I sure miss it. MANY other brands represented. You would probably see a few SOHC4's if you look hard enough. I attended with my 75 750F and my 2001 Fat Boy my first year. May have to attend with the 750 again this year. What campground did you say we should meet you at? Maybe a GZ roundup?

Don't think Eric stayed very long. I don't fit that description

but many do. As Eric says, MANY locals that are not profiting from the event leave and many that leave still profit through rentals.

Oh hell, I KINDA fit that description one year but I had to go back to being a pharmacist again. WARNING, women and children should leave the room. I know Don will attest that I clean up good too.

754 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2014, 06:19:08 PM »

Yeah its easy to slam it if you never go there, but admittedly it has changed a lot and is far bigger than the old days..
Like everything else...its usually what YOU make of it..

750cafe · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2014, 06:39:37 PM »

Quote from: Don R on January 23, 2014, 09:19:29 PM

My ex brother in law just told me he's loading his harley, camper and truck and moving to/ working at a state park near Sturgis for the warm season. Yes, I already invited myself to visit. Dang, am I gonna need a harley?

No, but if you must have an American motorcycle that screams nostalgia, at least get one that handles well, has good brakes and looks good
with modern technology and not technology that we used in WWII...

http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/chief-vintage-motorcycle
http://www.geeks4thewin.com/indian-motorcycle-announces-the-all-new-line-of-2014-indian-chief-motorcycles-choice-in-american-motorcycles-is-here/

Eric

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2014, 07:00:41 PM »

Hopefully Indian will stick around this time. If so the warranties will still be good anyway. Nice looking bikes and the new engine is interesting. Never had to use the warranty on my Harley in it's 45,000 mile life. It took a head on hit from a Yamaha sport bike knee dragger that blew his curve and it's strong build saved my left leg and my life. It has been the best bike I've had so far. Sure fit my purposes well as it traveled all over the western US, southern US and the 3 left Canadian provinces. Sure miss it too. Can't say that more modern technology would have helped any of that. Perhaps an electronic cruise control for sure for those 700-800 mile days!! No ABS in 2003 either. Guess anything 11 years later would have more technology than in 2003.

Have you seen or ridden the new Indian?

754 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:12:17 PM »

#8 is that not a bit like saying to us..why bother riding a SOHC Honda. There is far better Japan product out there.

Killer Canary · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2014, 09:31:39 AM »

I don't need to travel that far to be surrounded by cruisers; I have that right here.

754 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2014, 09:55:20 AM »

Well I never have been to where you live..but I bet you dont have the Black Hills there.. Plus the scenery back and forth is pretty nice.
You may want to stay away if you dislike;
Top fuel drag bikes
1/2 mile flattrack
Short track
Hillclimb
Demo rides
Bike shows
Concerts
Road Rides
Mt Rushmore
Scantily clad females
Meeting riders from other countries
Meeting others with similar bikes to yours.
Seeing museum quality bikes

If you convince yourself its not for you, then it wont be.. But most people really enjoy it..

Killer Canary · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2014, 10:07:16 AM »

Reworded for clarity

; I can see all of the cruisers that I want to from my living room window. Anything different at all would be instantly noticeable.

Don R · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2014, 05:54:34 PM »

It's something I'd like to see. Especially if I have somewhere nearby to crash for free/cheap. We'll talk more as it becomes closer.

My brother in law's going to be staying/working at a KOA 10 inutes away. I can't see him getting away that week or two. He just put a big bore kit on his harley. When I get details maybe we can have a godzilla meeting. That would be awesome.

750cafe · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:27:46 AM »

A gorgeous cruiser that will probably NOT be there unfortunately.

http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/motorcycles/california-1400-custom.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=calicustom&utm_campaign=calicustom

Me like!

Eric

Don R · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:02:45 AM »

Giant Lizzard at Sturgis?

754 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:11:50 AM »

Why do you think the Guzzi would not be at Sturgis ?

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:49:45 AM »

That's the nicest looking Guzzi I've seen.

If they are doing test rides of that bike I'd say there IS a good chance they'll be at Sturgis. If you want to do test rides Sturgis is THE place to be. I did a test on a V-Max. Had to play follow the leader and he'd give us the opportunity to drop back some then 'catch up'. It popped 100 real quick on I-90. How about a test ride on a Boss Hoss?! I didn't stand in that line. Don't know that my skinny legs could hold up a Chevy 350.

Don R · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:19:13 PM »

I know a guy that bought the big block boss hoss. He bought a kit for a semi tire on the back. I sent him to my buddys fab shop. They got it done and he went directly to sturgis with it. 2 years ago I think. How do you suppose it turns in?

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:17:39 PM »

Who'd give a #$%* how it turns in! I'd only care how it tips over

Just don't let Bud on it!

Don R · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:10:27 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on January 28, 2014, 10:17:39 PM

Who'd give a #$%* how it turns in! I'd only care how it tips over Just don't let Bud on it!

Bud's been lurking on here, I've heard a comment or two about my posts.
No chance Bud would consider riding that monstrosity. I apologized to the fab shop where the guy took it to get the tire kit installed. I sent him there, I hope they charged him plenty.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2014, 12:30:33 PM »

LMAO

Don R · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2014, 09:42:09 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on January 31, 2014, 12:30:33 PM

LMAO

The guy is a jerk, he's always asking me how much it costs to buy and maintain and my daughter's dragster. I don't think he wants to race, he just wants to be sure he can spend more money than I can.

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Author Topic: my favorite Ex bil (Read 1472 times)