Hi from Vancouver Island!

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skipperdj

Discussion Starter · May 25, 2014

Been a motorcycle nut since I was 12, that's 45 years now. Have owned Japanese, as well as Triumph Bonneville, Norton Commando and Moto Guzzi, but, much as I like the bikes, have never owned a Harley. I'm a little different, I guess, from the "usual" Harley rider since my favorites have always been the Sportsters, particularly the XLCR and the 883 Roadster. I like a bike that I can push through the twisties, but don't kid myself that I'm a racer.

Haven't had a road bike for a few years now and am considering one of the Streets. I like the small and nimble idea, possibly because that's what I am at 5'5" and 150 lbs. I've ridden the big bikes but I just don't need the power and weight, I like the idea of low and light, but don't like the limited suspension travel of the Sportster Low.

I can't wait to check these out when they come to my local dealership.

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HarleyVest

· #2 · May 26, 2014

Nice to have you with us. Do you have any pictures of you the bikes you owned in the past?

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fkystreet

· #3 · May 26, 2014

welcome to the forum

vancouver island is one heck of a place to live. love it

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harleyhoonigan

· #4 · May 27, 2014

Welcome!

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skipperdj

Discussion Starter · #5 · May 27, 2014

HarleyVest said:
Nice to have you with us. Do you have any pictures of you the bikes you owned in the past?

Thanks for the greetings, all.
No, I'm afraid I wasn't much of a picture taker back then. Getting better now though.
I do have a picture of the Norton somewhere, but it's not very good. It was a '74 Commando Roadster with the "John Player Special" white with blue and red stripes paint job. This was my dream bike when I was a kid and it was a thrill to finally own and ride one.
Triumph was a '77 "Silver Jubilee" limited edition Bonneville. Gorgeous, a real head turner, and really fun ride.
Guzzi was a 73 V7 Sport. Bought it as a basket case, lugged it around for many years and never did get it together. Have ridden others though. Really wish I still had that one. Really wish I still had all of them.

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fkystreet

· #6 · May 28, 2014

sweet collection

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harleyhoonigan

· #7 · May 28, 2014

skipperdj said:
Thanks for the greetings, all.
No, I'm afraid I wasn't much of a picture taker back then. Getting better now though.
I do have a picture of the Norton somewhere, but it's not very good. It was a '74 Commando Roadster with the "John Player Special" white with blue and red stripes paint job. This was my dream bike when I was a kid and it was a thrill to finally own and ride one.
Triumph was a '77 "Silver Jubilee" limited edition Bonneville. Gorgeous, a real head turner, and really fun ride.
Guzzi was a 73 V7 Sport. Bought it as a basket case, lugged it around for many years and never did get it together. Have ridden others though. Really wish I still had that one. Really wish I still had all of them.

In for pictures of those bikes

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HarleyVest

· #8 · May 28, 2014 (Edited)

skipperdj said:
Thanks for the greetings, all.
No, I'm afraid I wasn't much of a picture taker back then. Getting better now though.
I do have a picture of the Norton somewhere, but it's not very good. It was a '74 Commando Roadster with the "John Player Special" white with blue and red stripes paint job. This was my dream bike when I was a kid and it was a thrill to finally own and ride one.
Triumph was a '77 "Silver Jubilee" limited edition Bonneville. Gorgeous, a real head turner, and really fun ride.
Guzzi was a 73 V7 Sport. Bought it as a basket case, lugged it around for many years and never did get it together. Have ridden others though. Really wish I still had that one. Really wish I still had all of them.

Its understandable, I wouldn't be able to find the negatives to my first born if my life depended on it.

I have to say that is an amazing line up. With you mentioning the custom paint job I'm really curious on seeing how it looks now.

Trying to picture it with the blue and red stripes...

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harleyhoonigan

· #9 · May 29, 2014

That bike is a work of art and so clean I wouldn't even want to take it out on the road, okay maybe not, I would be tempted to get some seat time on it out in the wild.

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Puneet

· #10 · May 29, 2014

It seems to have Neutral Finder like Royal Enfield or I am mistaken?!

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Testiphony

· #11 · May 29, 2014

Welcome to the forum @skipperdj

I grew up in BC and went to school on the island. Its gorgeous. I bet its really fun to ride around on. I'd also love to see some pictures of the bikes in your stable.

Cheers!

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HarleyVest

· #12 · May 30, 2014

harleyhoonigan said:
That bike is a work of art and so clean I wouldn't even want to take it out on the road, okay maybe not, I would be tempted to get some seat time on it out in the wild.

It would definitely be hard to make any decisions when you have that kind of a bike. "Should I take it out? It is a bit dusty outside...". "If any of those rocks hit the plastics I'm gonna be pissed." "She's going to the auction..."

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harleyhoonigan

· #13 · May 30, 2014

HarleyVest said:
It would definitely be hard to make any decisions when you have that kind of a bike. "Should I take it out? It is a bit dusty outside...". "If any of those rocks hit the plastics I'm gonna be pissed." "She's going to the auction..."

At that point you might as well be like bubble boy and keep it in a bubble, must not get a spec of dust on it!

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