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Yesterday afternoon was one of those Great Riding afternoons so Mother & I decided to putter around & take in some scenery on the big Valkyrie. We'd cruise some back roads for a while & find a place for a refreshment & then cruise some more & repeat as required. The sun was sunny, the scenery was scenic & all was good in the world.
While heading back home we came up behind an old farm tractor with a couple of empty hay wagons on. Farmer Jim had the old Massey tapped right out in road gear at about 18 mph & was blowing more smoke than a Cheech & Chong movie. Due to some hilly terrain & a bit of traffic, we were stuck behind the agricultural disaster for a few minutes. Mother didn't care for the smoke much.
A rumble had developed over my right shoulder & a quick check of the mirror revealed a giant human tattoo perched on a V-Rod with minimal exhaust. One more car & then our way would be clear to pass. I gently blipped the old girl back into 2nd gear & glanced back at the hulkster on the Harley, giving him the “follow me” nod. As the lane cleared I cracked the big 6 a firm one in the a$$. Out & around pokey Smokey, 3rd gear came in an instant & I made the shift like an old pro – 6 carbs gasping for air, the darkside rear tire trying to force the front one into the air, the whole bike pulling like a top fuel dragster. 6 grand on the tach & up into 4th gear. Mother gives me a whack on the helmet – seems the sudden acceleration had made her drop a stitch in her knitting. Probably for the best anyway – we were well into the “expensive” range on the speedo.
The right mirror showed a spec in the distance still belching out a blue cloud & a single headlight that was thundering up fast. He stayed behind us for a mile or so & we came to a stop sign at a crossroad. I stopped & the mass of ink & black leather pulled up beside us, making eye contact with me. “Old f^#ker goes pretty good!” he yelled over his rumbling ride. I smiled & nodded & went to take off. Had I remembered to shift into first gear, or noticed the green light glaring at me from the head light pod, it would have been an impressive display. Sadly I did neither & instead sat there with the engine winding to the moon. Harley man had anticipated my departure & rocketed off the line in a mind numbing explosion of exhaust roar. I put on my left signal & took the scenic route home, where Mother made us some sandwiches.
So close to being one of the “cool” guys.
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So you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking
Racing around to come up behind you again.
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2018, 01:35:25 PM » |
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I hate it when that happens......
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Wizzard
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2018, 01:42:33 PM » |
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I had that happen at Sturgis at a stop light only it was a kid on a sportster. He revved his engine, looked at me and my wife was on with me. Light turned green and I hammered it and left him in the dust,, all the while my wife screaming at me and grabbing my sides hard. Next light the kid pulled up and gave me a thumbs up.
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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2018, 01:58:43 PM » |
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Love the descriptive terms you use here and writing style in general ...makes for an entertaining read ("giant human tattoo perched on a V-rod"...  ) Ya, if you're going to show off, then better not forget to put her in gear...lol |
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2018, 02:11:49 PM » |
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Love the descriptive terms you use here and writing style in general ...makes for an entertaining read ("giant human tattoo perched on a V-rod"... ) Ya, if you're going to show off, then better not forget to put her in gear...lol Same here, it was all mellow at first and BAM! I was holding to my sofa!  |
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J.Mencalice
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2018, 02:42:43 PM » |
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Well spoken. Well expressed.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2018, 03:20:11 PM » |
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Very cool adventure non the less. Lots of farm equipment holding up traffic around here this time of year, but all for a good cause.
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« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2018, 03:47:37 PM » |
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Love the descriptive terms you use here and writing style in general ...makes for an entertaining read ("giant human tattoo perched on a V-rod"... ) Ya, if you're going to show off, then better not forget to put her in gear...lol Funny stuff. As msb said, you've got a way with words! |
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« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2018, 04:10:02 PM » |
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Love the descriptive terms you use here and writing style in general ...makes for an entertaining read ("giant human tattoo perched on a V-rod"... ) Ya, if you're going to show off, then better not forget to put her in gear...lol +1 |
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« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2018, 06:45:46 PM » |
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Just as well. A double up Valkyrie versus a single up V-Rod is a bad match. |
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