rockfangd Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Hi All. I bought my Bike last year. Was a long time coming. Between lack of time, crazy drivers, etc... I kept finding excuses of not buying one. It took me 7 months to get the license due to the covid delays. The satisfaction is smiling from ear to ear while riding. I rode Trillian a bit over the last few years (loved every bit of it). Now I love it even more. I drive as defensively as I always have. I drive everything like nobody sees you. The drivers around my area are absolutely terrible in so many ways. Bike is a 2005 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster. I am old school with bikes just like my vehicles. I will eventually be looking for something larger but it is a great starter bike. I started riding it about 2 weeks ago and have rode it nearly every day. Probably around 300 miles so far. Gets almost 50 miles/Gallon. (2 gallon tank). I would love to see more Caddy owners Bikes. What's the taste for our Caddy Fans. Bruce Nunnally 1 Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Yes I would like an Indian Scout 60, or a Morgan 3 Wheeler, but my Wife has veto power Quote Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted May 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Love the Indians. Beautiful bikes. Have not warmed up to any 3 wheel bikes as of yet. Honestly my Partner is not fond of it, But I did it for myself. One of the few things I really want. Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 The Morgan 3W is or was a modern version of a cycle car https://www.morgan-motor.com/3-wheeler/ Quote Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgrinci Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I have a '04 Yamaha FJR-1300 since new. I'm creeping up on 40,000 miles (I know, not that many for an older bike). I used it a lot when I was working as commuter transportation, and now retired, usually just for Sunday morning runs. The FJR is a four cylinder sport-tourer with windshield and hard bags; very quick bike if you are so inclined, comfortable tourer and she'll run all day without a whimper; six point six gallon tank and has an over 300 mile range before refueling. Quote Chuck '19 CT6, '04 Bravada........but still lusting for that '69 Z-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted May 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 14 hours ago, cdgrinci said: I have a '04 Yamaha FJR-1300 since new. I'm creeping up on 40,000 miles (I know, not that many for an older bike). I used it a lot when I was working as commuter transportation, and now retired, usually just for Sunday morning runs. The FJR is a four cylinder sport-tourer with windshield and hard bags; very quick bike if you are so inclined, comfortable tourer and she'll run all day without a whimper; six point six gallon tank and has an over 300 mile range before refueling. Very nice. That is low miles. I have to fill up sometimes daily depending on how much I ride it. I usually top off after 75 miles. 2.2 gal I believe. Takes just over 1.5 gallon to top off Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted June 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 170 miles today smiling ear to ear. Believe 271 Ride, and ran all day. What a beautiful day. Meet so many nice people. Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 oh nice -- that's a Fire Fighter Ride? Quote Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted June 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Yes. Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted July 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Well. I put over 3000 miles on it in the last 3 months. Have loved almost every bit of it... Until this week. Someone made a mistake and caused an accident. 😭 I am grateful to be able to not have major injuries, but broke my foot which takes me out of work for both of my jobs for... Maybe up to 6 weeks. I have never done that before. I am unsure how the bike is going to turn out. I did everything I could to avoid it, but even if I was in my car I would still have gotten nailed. I have been beside myself. It only takes a second to cause a major accident. Unfortunately that is not enough to stop people from driving erratically and or being distracted. I see it every day. I am surely going to miss my bike for however long I will be without it or another one. Will be at least 6 weeks before I can ride again anyway. This although surely was scary I will not give up on what I enjoy so much. Riding is something I enjoy more than anything in a long time. Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted May 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 I never did post my replacement for my bike... Been riding this one since September. I actually bought it in August even though I could not ride it then. I have ridden it every time I possibly can. Gets twice the mileage as the cars too lol. 2005 Yamaha VStar 1100. 18k when I bought it. Just over 20k now. Cleans up like a pearl. Well taken care of. 1st pic is when it came home. Rest are my setup as of today. Even got a shot of the Seville. May we all be thankful and enjoy our Memorial Day Weekend cdgrinci 1 Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted May 29, 2022 Report Share Posted May 29, 2022 Nice machine. Have fun, stay safe. Quote Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanderson Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Wow! That blue gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted March 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Thank You. Am getting excited as the weather starts to change Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjaab Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 Watchout for the SOBs in CAGES! Quote 93 DeVille-13 Chevy Impala 72 GTO - 77 Triumph Bonneville 84 Z-28 Syracuse NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted May 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 That is no joke. I have to forget most of what I see on the daily. Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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