Just a Note

[Springer]

I haven't had a chance to let everyone know but, I have gone completely crazy and opened a motorcycle shop in Richmond, VA.

It is called Renegade Choppers. We are having a Grand Opening party tommorow. You know Food a bike show, 50 50 drawing and a poker run at the end.

If any of you are available to come down tommorow that would be great. It would be nice to not be the only XSive in a crowd of Harley's. In my shop all bikes and Bikers are welcome.

If you get a chance run by tommorow June 10. We will be there by 10:00 AM the schedule is as follows.

Saturday July 10
10:00AM Register for Bike Show
12:00 Bike Show Judging
12:30 50 50 drawing
1:00 Poker Run

Winners of Bike show announced at end of Poker Run

Phone :804-275-3300
Email:
renegade_choppers@comcast.net

7221 Jefferson Davis Highway
Richmond, Va 23237

I hope to see another XS there. I do apologize for the late notice it has been very busy....

Thanks Yall. See ya

[Geezer]

I'm on the other coast or I'd love to stop by. I hope it's a fun time for all involved.

Geezer

[Springer]

Porch Light

We will leave the porch light on for you Geezer...

If you are ever out this way you are welcome to stop by..

[Geezer]

Re: Porch Light

Originally posted by Springer
We will leave the porch light on for you Geezer...

If you are ever out this way you are welcome to stop by..

It'll be awhile. Over last weekend I rode the Mongrel 310 miles south to Yreka, CA to meet up with my cousins on a river rafting trip. I got home very late monday night and I'm still sore.

At a minimum the seat has to go before I take another long trip on that bike. I've been hording a set of footboards with forward controls and I'm thinking very serious about mounting them this week.

Geezer

[Pat Kelly]

I've never been too keen on the "cruiser/ HD" look but to each his own.
When my wife bought her 1100 Virago I took it out for a ride and my 1st impression was the riding position.
The Virago has the footpegs out in front of the rider ala forward controls. This forces all your weight into the seat and to the back. For short jaunts this isn't too bad on my lower back but it quickly got my arms tired pulling me forward (wife felt the same thing and has since bought a drivers backrest). With feet forward there is no way to 'stand' or take weight off the seat as when going over a large bump or hole. Also not as easy to shift weight side to side for 'spirited' riding.
Again this is just my impression of that riding position and everyone should set their bike to 'what's comfortable / has the look' that they want.

[Geezer]

This is more the touring look than cruiser style. I'm 6'5" and I need more room to stretch out on long rides. I never stand on the pegs anyway so the footboards aren't taking anything away from me there. It's also going to get a full fanny supporting seat. I'm not going for long range comfort on this one.

On the other hand I'm going to fix up my 79 Standard with low bars in semi-sportbike style. I'm to old and arthritic to ride a real sport bike.

Geezer