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Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Well I'm 60, and feel it physically, but mentally I think I'm about 17.
I've always gravitated to older stuff. The cars from the 30's-1972 were works of art. Music from the fifties-1980, is what fits my ear best. I can't listen to rap or much sugar pop. It all sounds the same to me. I prefer the old country to the new pop country and I just bought the Peter Green(fleetwood mac) anthology. I like it far better than the pop fleetwood mac. But I'm also an elmore james fan so Jeromy Spencer's contribution caught my attention.
My three kids all prefer my music, but my wife like 80's metal and disco.mack
79 XS 1100 SF Special
HERMES
original owner
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg
81 XS 1100 LH MNS
SPICA
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg
78 XS 11E
IOTA
https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA
Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
Frankford, Ont, Canada
613-398-6186Comment
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61 years, 18 in my mind... I still like the old rock and roll, do NOT like RAP (NOT music!) or country. My hearing is going fast, so my old music system does me no good anymore.. Jazz is always a close second for me, as I went to a show at Village Vangaurd for my 56th birthday.
Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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61 years, 18 in my mind... I still like the old rock and roll, do NOT like RAP (NOT music!) or country. My hearing is going fast, so my old music system does me no good anymore.. Jazz is always a close second for me, as I went to a show at Village Vangaurd for my 56th birthday.
. You'd be thinkin' I were sick if it weren't for the smart-azz remarks.
ILast edited by motoman; 12-26-2015, 03:29 AM.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Pretty sure I can post this video..it's pg.
If you watch this and all you think about is hanging a tennis ball from your garage ceiling to hit your windshield so you don't crash into the wall when pulling in...then you are getting old.
'80 XS1100 SG
Don't let the good times pass you by..grab all you can
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z4cjUlIo4Comment
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Ain't that the truth. Still remember being so disappointed when the Gammy awards actually recognized this crap. They never did that with the old beatnik poetry stuff which is all it is.
62, and maybe a little bit older than 18, but not much.80 SG
81 SH in parts
99 ST1100
91 ST1100Comment
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Wow...
You guys are REALLY old.........
Greg, you need to remember to show those folks at the motels and eatin' places your AARP card and claim your senior discount next road trip!
I bet you could be savin' a bundle, if you could only remember to do that...
(and not forget your debit card at gas stops...)
Hahahahaha
Ahhh, youth has it's advantages.'82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)
'79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby....(Sold back to Maximan)
2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS
In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."Comment
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you guys are all kids well except for a couple I still play rock and roll I have a few guitars older than a lot of you and I got them new.. I am getting a bit of an interest in OLD rap some ok a very little Young mc and beasty boys country but only if its as old as me and maybe Dwight Yokum he sounds old ..just keep young in your head and have funSeamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
Niimi Moozhwaagan
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Member of "FOXS-11" (Former Owner of XS-11)
and SOXS
2008 Nomad "Deja Buick'Comment
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Not old... experienced !
A month into 63though, must admit I feel more like 83,
mentally... closer to 23 and, it all adds up to 169 so, I guess I AM old.
1980 XS11 LG (Diablo)
1980 XS11 G (Bagger)
1978 XS11 G (White Knight)
1978 XS11 G (Skeleton)
2016 SS (S.S. Flyer)Comment
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old?
I am thinking we are all young in the head...
what else would keep us old guys riding these old XS11's?
It's just crazy!...
But we are not really that old!
compared to Elvis and the Beatles and Janis and Jimi.
But still ...just sayin...
will you still need me will you still feed me ....When I'm 64?Last edited by Ranger_xs1100; 12-26-2015, 07:01 PM.Bob's Bikes:
79SF, Military theme bike
Bob's websites:
https://RobertKuhnAuthor.com
https://projectxs11.wordpress.com
https://rucksackgrunt.com
Bob's Books:
"Project XS11"
"Rucksack Grunt"
"Jean's Heroic Journey"
Bob's Parts:
For Sale Here.Comment
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You don't get old unless you riding!
I have a vague memory of that song but then I like the stuff from that era. I'm a young 53!!Ty
78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now)Comment
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Well,
I'm just a tad older than you Greg at 57 and will be 58 in February. I, too, feel only 18 or so in my mind, but my body lets me know the truth!
I'm a classic rock devotee, but also enjoy smooth jazz....something with a melody, not that pure syncopated jazz. Also like classical....but again, it needs to have a decent melody to follow. I had enough Country when I lived 4.5 years in Texas learning the social graces of country dancing, ie. the 2 step, cotton eyed joe, Schottische, put your little foot, etc.!
But I also have enjoyed the DISCO era, Donna Summer, BeeGees; but also some Pop ie. Michael Jackson/Jackson Five; funk like Ohio Players, Chaka Kahn, Prince. And so I also have appreciated a few well done early Rap songs...one of my favorites that you may not consider RAP was Blondie's "Rapture".
I have been able to enjoy some of the newer ages of rock/grunge of the 80's and 90's as well, again has to have a good melody and instrumentation; Pearl Jam, STP, Nirvana, Alice in Chains and similar types.
BUT this 2010+ pablum just bores me to death, whiny girls/boys/bands with the same crap if you can call it melody!
Anyways, hope you all are feeling Younger than you are!
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
History shows again and again,
How nature points out the folly of men!Comment
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age 61
Staying alive leads to getting old, but growing up is optional. I am 61, and it looks like I have a good chance to make 62 in a couple more weeks, then begin draw some of my social security $ back.
I remember when...SS stood only for Super SportIt is a great big beautiful world out there
Brent in GA
Yamaha 80XS1100SG, HD Firefighter Special Edition 02 Road King, Honda 450 rat, 08 Buell 1125R tour modified, 83 goldwing parts bike gone-traded for XJ1100, 2014 HD electraglide policeComment
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Tc
See how these fit your ears:
This one is what I'd call surf country:
This one is as close to Jazz as I'm willing to go:
mack
79 XS 1100 SF Special
HERMES
original owner
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg
81 XS 1100 LH MNS
SPICA
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg
78 XS 11E
IOTA
https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA
Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
Frankford, Ont, Canada
613-398-6186Comment
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