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    Ran across this years ago, video that really hits home about a main reason we live to ride when we can,,,enjoy,,,Mike in San DIego and Pa .

    https://www.google.com/search?client...id:KKXwwEH_ahc

    hope the link works,,,its old school

  • #2
    My brother-in-law Nick sent me a link to that video a couple of years ago.

    Inspiring.
    -Mike
    _________
    '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
    '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
    '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
    '79 XS750SF 17k miles
    '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
    '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
    '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

    Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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    • #3
      That link takes me to a page that never loads.
      1980 XS1100G

      These aren't my words, I just arrange them

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      • #4
        try this link for the inspiring video,,,hope you dont cry at the end,, https://youtu.be/KKXwwEH_ahc

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Socer4m View Post
          try this link for the inspiring video,,,hope you dont cry at the end,, https://youtu.be/KKXwwEH_ahc
          Glad I started at 48 and not 82.
          1980 XS1100G

          These aren't my words, I just arrange them

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          • #6
            Why do we ride? A dog with its head out the window gets it...

            Ride on, my friends!
            Gone but never Forgotten:
            1980 XS11SG - "Scorpion"

            Current:
            2006 Yamaha FJR1300A - "Orion"
            2007 Honda CBR600RR - "Twitch"


            "Life is not a journey to the grave, with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid on broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming:

            WOW - What a ride!

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            • #7
              I have heart disease plus arthritis and take pills every fecking day, but out on my bikes it all goes away

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              • #8
                Guess "Therapy" would be a good explanation. And cheaper than Psychiatrist, in most cases !!
                79 XS1100F.
                SuperTrapp 4-1 w/center stand.
                TC's fuse box.
                SOFA filter.
                Venture cam chain adjuster.
                Tkat fork brace.
                Progressive fork springs.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Tonyxs11 View Post
                  I have heart disease plus arthritis and take pills every fecking day, but out on my bikes it all goes away
                  This may interest you!

                  https://www.sonsofarthritis.com/
                  1980 XS1100G

                  These aren't my words, I just arrange them

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by LAB3 View Post

                    This may interest you!

                    https://www.sonsofarthritis.com/
                    haha brilliant

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                    • #11
                      My wife bought me a tee-shirt with a picture of an "old" biker on it, that reads "Don't Be Jealous Because I Can Still Ride a Motorcycle in my 60's". I think that says it all.
                      1979 XS1100 Special - On the Road https://xs11.club/core/images/smilies/smile.png
                      1973 RD350 - In the Shed https://xs11.club/core/images/smilies/frown.png

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by SteveO View Post
                        My wife bought me a tee-shirt with a picture of an "old" biker on it, that reads "Don't Be Jealous Because I Can Still Ride a Motorcycle in my 60's". I think that says it all.
                        You'll need a new shirt in 3 1/2 years !
                        -Mike
                        _________
                        '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
                        '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
                        '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
                        '79 XS750SF 17k miles
                        '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
                        '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
                        '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

                        Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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                        • #13
                          Issues at work,knee problems and other things going on -the bike provides the best therapy for me. Getting out on the bike,seeing the surroundings, I plan on riding to an old job that I had several years ago as they have closed down.-that will be a Sunday therapy session.
                          1980 XS1100 SG
                          Inline fuel filters
                          New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
                          160 mph speedometer mod
                          Kerker Exhaust
                          xschop K & N air filter setup
                          Dynojet Recalibration kit
                          1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
                          1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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                          • #14
                            And I do plan on getting a new shirt in that 3 1/2 years.

                            Right now, the competition is "who will live longer, me or my XS11. I'd bet on the bike.
                            1979 XS1100 Special - On the Road https://xs11.club/core/images/smilies/smile.png
                            1973 RD350 - In the Shed https://xs11.club/core/images/smilies/frown.png

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