Hoser
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child of the sixties VRCC 17899
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« on: January 16, 2015, 07:40:14 PM » |
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I have been on bikes since the late sixties, and I have had my share of mishaps. The latest one almost killed me. I have been hospitalized all four times I crashed. This morning I hooked up with a dozen other old fogies and decided I needed to find out if the thrill was gone. I was pretty Leary about the prospect of a real ride since it has been the middle of September since I rode. It was also 22 degrees at sunrise when I left the house. I was on the maiden voyage of the vintage goldwing that I purchased to replace the fatlady, which is being restored by my Texas friend Uturn, who purchased it. After 40 miles under my belt, I was less nervous and by the time we reached our destination I knew I was back. After a round trip of 260 miles and a great meal with the old guys on a sunny but chilly day, I feel twenty years younger than my 68 years. Hoser    |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2015, 07:47:48 PM » |
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Great news man. |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2015, 07:50:43 PM » |
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Outstanding ..... That's a sharp Wing |
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2015, 07:59:02 PM » |
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Well done. Temper the pace and allow for the years. Whilst remembering everyone else is trying to kill you. Yes, that includes some on 2 wheels.  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2015, 08:05:25 PM » |
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Woot! Glad to see ya' back up on 2, and hope ya' can ride that thing down here come April!
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2015, 08:28:41 PM » |
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Good for you Hoser. I can identify with the calender mark of 68. We have to except some of our limitations and carry on with what we
can do. That appears to be what you I doing. Gods speed in you continued heeling and safe riding. Sweet looking ride.
Larry, Atlanta
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2015, 08:41:42 PM » |
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Glad yer back in the wind Hoser. Nice lookin vintage bike.  I'll be 70 next month.  Where zackly did the time go!.  Understand the trepidation of ridin again after being down.  This thing we do gets in yer blood and it's dang near impossible to give it up. And when the day comes and we HAVE to give it up are we sposed ta take up knitting or needle point or???? RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2015, 09:09:26 PM » |
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From another GL1200er... glad to see you're back! At 22F, I'd have my electric gloves and vest on about 3/4... I see your petcock is off; old habits die hard...  |
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Just because you are not paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2015, 05:29:37 AM » |
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Very glad to see that you're back in the wind.
I've always liked the four cylinder Gold Wings. My '86 was one of my favorite bikes.
At a near 87 years of age. I'm not sure what the next riding season will bring. I had my left knee become very painful about a month ago. It's better now but.............
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Tailgate Tommy
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2015, 05:54:12 AM » |
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So glad to hear that your back! That's a lovely old Wing I bet she'd make it to InZane just fine!! |
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2015, 07:43:51 AM » |
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Valkjerk
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« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2015, 07:49:22 AM » |
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Hoser, My reply to Solo's post goes for you also.
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Ride like it's your last....grinnin' all the way.
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Hoser
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child of the sixties VRCC 17899
Auburn, Kansas
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« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2015, 08:26:41 AM » |
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I guess I should let you all know that the first two Hospital stays were during my Motocross days in the 60's and seventies, an endeavor I apparently was not very good at.  The later roadkills were on the street, caused by other motorists. They all hurt the same, though.  Thank you all for the good vibes. Hoser |
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97BLKVALK
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« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2015, 08:42:47 AM » |
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It's hard to keep a good man down. Congratulations on being back on 2 Michael |
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Hoser
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child of the sixties VRCC 17899
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« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2015, 08:44:47 AM » |
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Woot! Glad to see ya' back up on 2, and hope ya' can ride that thing down here come April!
Planning to ride down with Clintdivco the leather artist, in his hot rod Dodge, to keep him company and keep me out of trouble. Hoser |
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wiggydotcom
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Do Your Best and Miss the Rest!
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« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2015, 07:19:42 AM » |
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Sorry I'm late to the party in congratulating you for throwing the leg over a two wheeler again, Hoser. I second those who say you have a beautiful vintage Wing there. I've also spent time in a hospital and doing recovery from numerous broken bones after a girl took me out in an accident. I had to plead with my wife and grown kids to let me get another Valk and ride again. I don't regret the decision one bit. I told my family I'd rather die tomorrow riding a bike than live to be 90, afraid to get up out of my rocking chair. |
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« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2015, 07:27:26 AM » |
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welcome back,, i absolutely love that wing
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R J
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« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2015, 09:02:28 AM » |
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I dearly love that ole 4 banger, back in the day I had an 86 SEi, fuelie Gold Wing.
Was a great bike once I figured out why it would keep stalling out on me on a hot day and some spirited riding.
Fuel pump was placed toooooo close to the exhaust. It would get hot off of the exhaust pipe and BOIL the gas in the tank from the heat.
Actually, I'd give a nickle to have that fuelie back.
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« Reply #18 on: January 18, 2015, 09:06:15 AM » |
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Yup nice looking older wing and looks like it was taken care of and congrats on throwing a leg across her |
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« Reply #19 on: January 18, 2015, 11:34:41 AM » |
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Hoser, is that a '84 "Naked" 1200? (Last of the nakeds & first of the 12's.)
RARE,
SWEET!
PS. Glad you're back, enjoy the wind!
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Peace, Whiskey.
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Hoser
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child of the sixties VRCC 17899
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« Reply #20 on: January 18, 2015, 06:36:40 PM » |
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Hoser, is that a '84 "Naked" 1200? (Last of the nakeds & first of the 12's.)
RARE,
SWEET!
PS. Glad you're back, enjoy the wind!
Yes, it is, only got 98,000 miles on it and runs almost as smooth as a Valk. |
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« Reply #21 on: January 18, 2015, 07:15:43 PM » |
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Color me green! That's what my cb750 always wanted to be when it grew up  Real nice ride ya got there! |
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Peace, Whiskey.
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Hooter
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« Reply #22 on: January 19, 2015, 05:27:09 AM » |
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That first ride is a tough thing to do isn't it? Mine was pretty tough. What is worse than "white knuckle" cause that was where I was. Don't think about it much anymore.
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You are never lost if you don't care where you are!
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