tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post8136253630308681133..comments2024-01-02T16:30:43.455+00:00Comments on Hog Day Afternoon: Motorcycles I have had (or am still having) relationships withHogdayafternoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-85471013371393591402012-11-15T11:19:53.708+00:002012-11-15T11:19:53.708+00:00Hi Max P and thanks for dropping in. I will get an...Hi Max P and thanks for dropping in. I will get another Harley - I promise ;)Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-51802221875112707712012-11-13T19:56:01.997+00:002012-11-13T19:56:01.997+00:00That’s a ton of motorbikes! Haha! I think you’re o...That’s a ton of motorbikes! Haha! I think you’re one of the few people I know who own, or owned, a lot of bikes! But this collection just goes to show how passionate you are in being a biker. And I bet these bikes were lucky to have you as their owner, since you seem to be the type to take good care of his beloved “steeds.” Hope to see updates if you ever get another bike!Max Piedrahttp://www.livermorehd.com/default.asp?page=xProduct2Catalog&make=Harleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-16498519124757379202012-10-23T08:35:28.606+01:002012-10-23T08:35:28.606+01:00Hi Clare. Some of my Harley friends make it feel a...Hi Clare. Some of my Harley friends make it feel a bit like ex communication! My BMW dealer is also the Harley Davidson franchise and is right next door, in fact the buildings are adoining.<br />My main reason for the change can be summed up in one word, weight. The BMW is over 200lbs lighter and I feel I really need that advantage these days. I will have another HD, probably. I will return.Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-64610200422310635852012-10-22T20:45:30.894+01:002012-10-22T20:45:30.894+01:00You clearly have had a lot of experiences with bik...You clearly have had a lot of experiences with bikes, considering how many bikes you’ve already owned in your life. I agree that the Road King is a great bike, though I do have to wonder why you traded it for a BMW when you said that it had served you so well for over 9 years. Anyway, you are lucky that you got to drive so many bikes! Some people can only dream of doing that!Clare Westbyhttp://www.centennial-park.com/custompage.asp?pg=ridesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-27586290906876051052012-10-04T10:35:24.798+01:002012-10-04T10:35:24.798+01:00Bill. I've been 44 years in the saddle, some o...Bill. I've been 44 years in the saddle, some of them police ones, but I still train for the task. I think its the mark of a wise person when they critically analyse themselves - and seek second opinions from those who are qualified to observe. Sounds like you fit the mould. Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-21474626385065675842012-10-04T06:33:14.187+01:002012-10-04T06:33:14.187+01:00@Hogday - I drive with some defensiveness - being ...@Hogday - I drive with some defensiveness - being the "whatif" kinda driver -<br /><br /> I remember a few years ago I am on a wide boulevard - and in my little MR2 - a Harley Rider just turned left - right in front of me - brakes saved him and me - but lately - is it advancing age - or absent mindedness - I have been distracted - looked up - and almost rear-ended - a couple of cars. <br /><br />ESP? Or Guardian Angel? <br /><br />Gotta improve on that. <br /><br />I think - to be good at it - it is almost a sub-conscience thing - a quality good for pilots, bikers, drivers....<br /><br />I do believe - having vicariously coming to know you - that I could benefit from one of your classes - be it firearms, driving, situational awareness....BillBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-30244686116372751862012-10-01T16:25:37.719+01:002012-10-01T16:25:37.719+01:00Tad: My ex wife hated motorbikes and the one time ...Tad: My ex wife hated motorbikes and the one time she had to ride pillion kept her eyes shut the entire time. Bit like the rest of our life together if you get my drift.Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-81809300841639719802012-10-01T16:22:21.527+01:002012-10-01T16:22:21.527+01:00Sweet memories and a great range of bikes you'...Sweet memories and a great range of bikes you've owned over the years. <br /><br />I loved my HondaCBR250 and CBR400 I had back in the '70's. Always been a tinge a regret having to sell them 'cause the competing interest at that time wanted a car as a place to investigate the process of making babies...Tadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-69787174642692538632012-09-30T07:55:26.490+01:002012-09-30T07:55:26.490+01:00@Bill, how coincidental. I ride with an `advanced ...@Bill, how coincidental. I ride with an `advanced motorcyclist club` who train folks to take the institute of advanced motorcyclists test. One of our little quotes when training for `observation` is along the lines of ` when you look across the line of the road and think its all clear, remember the Toyota MR2`!!Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-30260789259293165002012-09-30T01:20:29.132+01:002012-09-30T01:20:29.132+01:00Quartermaster - I have a little Toyota MR2 - AW-11...Quartermaster - I have a little Toyota MR2 - AW-11 - (designed by Lotus so I have heard) - the thing sits so low to the ground when I am in a lane and a typical American pickup is to my right - with the cab a good 2-3' above me, I just assume they don't see me. <br /><br />Fortunately my car is maneuverable - a bit like a big go kart I believe. Not as good as an Elise but that maneuverability, and driving "defensively" - has saved me more than once. BillBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-34634160901065897202012-09-29T20:17:39.919+01:002012-09-29T20:17:39.919+01:00Hog, My riding Motto: Ride like you are invisible....Hog, My riding Motto: Ride like you are invisible. Saved my life a time or two or three.Quartermasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-28710398834102341232012-09-29T17:09:21.355+01:002012-09-29T17:09:21.355+01:00Blimy, that's scary. Same colour bike though.Blimy, that's scary. Same colour bike though. TonyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356306581977054156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-70176060692121220422012-09-29T12:17:08.655+01:002012-09-29T12:17:08.655+01:00CI-RD: Wish I had `em all back again - even the No...CI-RD: Wish I had `em all back again - even the Norman Nippy ;)<br /><br />QM: I saved my own life again yesterday, during an overtake. I don't get angry anymore when people don't use their mirrors cos I just know they don't bother. Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-80631815651260317872012-09-28T23:17:20.241+01:002012-09-28T23:17:20.241+01:00Dave, I need to mention and it slipped my mind.
D...Dave, I need to mention and it slipped my mind.<br /><br />Don't get any of the Italian Scooters. You will have your memories of Scooters in the UK refreshed. The Jap Scooters are well made and handle well. I had my Burgman up to 95 mph on I44 near Rolla, MO 5 years ago it handled as well at 95 as it did at 50. The Silverwing is the same way. A friend's father has an Atlantic and it starts getting squirrelly at around 70mph. This was a bike that had less than 1000 miles on it. I think Piaggio makes the Italian scooters these days. I like adventure, but intentionally courting death is not for me at my age. Quartermasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-35467532121010594892012-09-28T23:09:57.807+01:002012-09-28T23:09:57.807+01:00Dave, Hog is right about the Maxi Scooters. When I...Dave, Hog is right about the Maxi Scooters. When I started having problems with my legs I thought I was just settling, but no. The Burgman 400 I bought 5 years ago was a hoss of a machine. Responsive and smooth riding for a 450 pound machine. The Silverwing is a bit more powerful (583cc vs 383cc) but not as poweful as I would expect for the larger displacement.<br /><br />Riding here in the Mountains of western North Carolina both machines have done a fine job. I think the Burgmans are better for a larger framed guy (I'm 5'10.5" and feel a bit crowded in front on the Silverwing). I plan to get a Burgman 650 as soon as I can swing it.<br /><br />One thing I would caution you about however. If you are not an experienced rider just going and buying a two wheeler could be considered an act tantamount to suicide. In the US the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Offers a "Basic Rider Course" which is taught by highly experienced riders who can teach you how to avoid killing yourself. The course did not exist in 1976 when I bought my CB200 and God was GRACIOUS! But I learned what I needed to learn and somehow avoided death. I had been off bikes for 20 years 5 years ago and signed up for the BRC and don't regret taking it. Turned out I remembered most of what I had learned.<br /><br />Most of the BRCs use 250cc bikes for the students to ride. The local one here prefers you use their bikes, but will allow you to use your own by special arrangement. My course started on Friday evening and ended Sunday Evening. If you take your graduation card with you to the DMV in North Carolina they simply require you take the written test. If you don't take the course, then you have to take the practical test and it is hard unless you have had someone train you for it. The BRC is actually harder and you have people to teach you. It's worth it.<br /><br />Just ask a motorcycle dealer about a BRC. They'll know where to go and who to contact. For emphasis, it's worth it.<br /><br />You will also probably get a discount on your insurance (Nationwide does offer such) if you are a grad. Just present your card to your insurance agent and they can tell you about it.Quartermasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-33082477748261980182012-09-28T17:02:30.371+01:002012-09-28T17:02:30.371+01:00Nice collection! I'd ride any of them.Nice collection! I'd ride any of them. CI-Roller Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850472230525879415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-23684525319225527462012-09-28T16:45:49.488+01:002012-09-28T16:45:49.488+01:00TonyF: Sounds like it that Honda was better suited...TonyF: Sounds like it that Honda was better suited to Karachi. Is this you?<br />http://www.derdicke.de/mot/mopeds.htmlHogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-52108353376008659802012-09-28T15:22:48.884+01:002012-09-28T15:22:48.884+01:00Some nice bikes there HD!
I stated off with a CZ1...Some nice bikes there HD!<br /><br />I stated off with a CZ175. A tad crude, but it did what it said on the tin. Even after it broke it's piston rings, it got me home.<br /><br />I had the delights of a Honda CJ250T. It was quirky to say the least. The exhaust made right handers interesting, going around bends on front wheel and exhaust. Not a lot of grip.<br /><br />TonyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356306581977054156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-39348501728857896362012-09-28T07:29:17.431+01:002012-09-28T07:29:17.431+01:00Dave:
In lieu of the QM 's reply, which will b...Dave:<br />In lieu of the QM 's reply, which will be excellent as a user as well as from a local's perspective too, all I can say is don't hesitate, get one, they fly and are good on bends too. Stop well (they have brakes, whereas my Harleys had `slowing down devices`). Modern large capacity scooters are kick-arse machines. I have a piece somewhere on a guy who did a ride ariund the wild west on one. I'll dig it out. Get one (but get training too, worth its weight in gold). I assume you've visited www.scootermaxi.com<br /><br />Conan:<br />Some nice machinery there sir. I wonder if now I've traded the Road King, Gold Wing riders will start talking to me? Love the sound of the Greece plan. Go again? They need the tourist money.<br /><br />PS. does anyone know the name of the prick who invented the pillion seat? Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-14411373474253446312012-09-28T02:27:34.357+01:002012-09-28T02:27:34.357+01:00QM - more from me.... you really like the maxi sco...QM - more from me.... you really like the maxi scooters? I have looked at them and thought about scooters in general as an entry into biking. But I always remember what scooters were like in the UK on wet or uneven roads. I live in MN these days. Roads aren't bad here. Im interested in what you think about them. I lso looked at those three wheel bikes - two wheels on front and one on back - You probably know the ones I mean. My Mrs laughed at me when I mentioned it!!Dave Pie-n-Mashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727074060607086654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-52337467599548404762012-09-28T02:15:46.569+01:002012-09-28T02:15:46.569+01:00Blimey QM - I think having a hard bone head is a b...Blimey QM - I think having a hard bone head is a benefit. A thick boned head would have served me well in the past ! Dave Pie-n-Mashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727074060607086654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-64777624841883763452012-09-27T23:14:19.941+01:002012-09-27T23:14:19.941+01:00With the sort of load you had on the bike I can be...With the sort of load you had on the bike I can believe the 200 was weavy. All I had on mine was me (155lbs at the time) and an A-frame Rucksack and sleeping bag. Cruised rather well loaded like that.<br /><br />The Maxi scooters are fine pieces of machinery. They ride well too, for their weight. The Burgman 400 is only about 450lbs empty and the 650 about 600 pounds. My Silverwing is about 550 empty. I'd really like to get a Goldwing loaded with the Queen seat, for my supervisor, natch, and cruise control. At about 1000 lbs they also ride a lot better.<br /><br />Yeppers. Mending, but too slowly for my taste. But what real man didn't whine about that problem. Pilots hate Flight Surgeons too ( I kn ow first hand), for the same reason I don't like my Neurosurgeon. They keep you from doing what an normal Alpha Male desires to do.<br /><br />Dave, when I had surgery on my Lumbar Spine on Aug 24th, the surgeon had me open twice as long as anticipated. The Surgeon said much of the problem was my bone was so hard. My Neurosurgeon in Ohio, who worked on my neck, also said my bone was pretty hard. I leave it to the reader to extrapolate to what that would mean about the bone in my skull. After all, I do ride one of those high powered two wheelers, which is probably indicative of things between my ears.Quartermasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-87923157346751624122012-09-27T22:10:08.547+01:002012-09-27T22:10:08.547+01:00Wow Hogday.
BSA C15
Honda CD175
Honda 550 four ...Wow Hogday.<br /><br />BSA C15<br /><br />Honda CD175<br /><br />Honda 550 four into one<br /><br />Jawa 350 - went though the side window of a Vauxhall - knee, wrist and jaw.<br />First time I had ever worn a full face helmet - wow.<br /><br />GL 1000. Making plans for a run to Greece, when her indoors leathers stopped fitting...<br /><br />Mortgage. Children. Thought about a trike. Talked about it. Thought about it again.<br /><br />Various shots on mates bikes.<br /><br />Bus pass.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Conan the Librarian™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01904339261121451779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-88890780421732103882012-09-27T20:19:08.811+01:002012-09-27T20:19:08.811+01:00Hi HD - What an impressive catalogue of bikes! I ...Hi HD - What an impressive catalogue of bikes! I particulary like the HD Softtails. They are beautiful looking machines. Like I said before - If I were a braver man.... <br /><br />By the way - just caught sight of your picture of Norfolk Broadband. haha! There is a bloke works in a hardware shop near me who was born and bred in Norfolk to US parents. He still has his thick Norfolk accent. He said to me when I first met him "You know what they say about us Norfolk men - Norfolk born, Norfolk bred, Strong in the arm, thick in the head". Dave Pie-n-Mashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727074060607086654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-44714636204680278562012-09-27T13:29:49.934+01:002012-09-27T13:29:49.934+01:00QM: The CB200 was a fine bike, just like most Hond...QM: The CB200 was a fine bike, just like most Hondas it was well engineered. But once it had an old fashioned heavy duty police Pye radio set mounted beyond the rear seat, a Rickman full fairing and pannier boxes bolted to it, plus a 185lb copper plus his kit, it was weavy through the bends at 60. I think it was also aggravated by turbulence set up by the aforementioned kit, not designed for it but `made to fit`. As a civvy bike it was a fine tool as you say. Funny, but my XS 650 had less vibe than the comparable British twin.<br /><br />The big scooters are not to be messed with are they. I rode a 650 Bergman and it flew away from the lights. But it felt as heavy as my Road King! Would not want to push either.<br /><br />Glad to hear you're mending.Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.com