Let's see those bikes

Thanks!

 

Out for a run. Much needed after a long week of hoarding.

 

4 split to 2. We stopped at a really good bbq joint and split a full rack.




322 miles.

 

that looks huge ,the size dosent show in your sig. picture ,what does that weigh ?

 

That is a 2011 Street Glide with the 1690 cc, 103 motor. Specs say it is 95" long and wet weight is 822. The previous owner also added the lowers, so it weighs a little more than stock.

 

thanks for the reply ,that is heavy ,isn't that the type for long trips (touring ) and not around town ? i was left a motorcycle years ago and haven't rode it yet ,it's been properly stored ,maybe someday but i admit i am a bit chicken ,if you get a chance could you take a pic. of the dash ,thanks

 

My wife and I had family obligations and commitments earlier in the weekend but Sunday and Monday were free. We took an overnight ride down to Hazard Kentucky. Nice evening out with my wife and we took a different route home and picked up dinner at The Scioto Ribber in Portsmouth Ohio. It was very relaxing.

 

You can use the touring bikes even for running around town. I've had a watermelon strapped to the luggage rack and the store is only 2 miles away (that was my previous SG).



Here is the dash to the 2011 Street Glide


I do most of my riding as commuting. My shortest commute was 30 miles (one way). I now travel 50 miles. Been on several long trips too. I used to have a 2008 Suzuki C50 (800cc and ~500 lbs), and I hated getting on highway, or even windy conditions on surface roads. I got rid of it and bought a used 2006 SG and there was no looking back. Traded in the 2006 in 2014 for this 2011 SG.

You can take off the saddlebags if you want to give it a slimmed down look and feel for short trips too, but really, I don't see the need. It starts and stops just fine regardless of what accoutrements it has. The Street glide, although a heavier bike, doesn't "feel" heavy. Sure, you will notice extra weight the first couple of times you are stopped, but since you are only balancing it you get used to it pretty quick. Once your going and your feet are up, it is easy to ride.

The biggest issue for most people is backing it up. But I've practice the heck out of it so I can back up in bumpy terrain or up an incline (even when I was down to 100 lbs - now at about 130). Actually just getting the muscle memory on how to do it is what is needed - backing up while in a sitting position is not a natural muscle movement.

 

thanks for the info

 

I've hauled grocery's home in/on the Wing more than once...I'm trying to remember some of the weird stuff I've hauled...I know there have been some head turners...chainsaw a few times...but I'm sure than is nothing new in this group!

 

Nice, but your left left leg weighs a buck thirty....not nearly as impressive Slacker! Lol

 

Definitely not. I rode from my place to DozerDan Henry in McClure to pick up my 357 when it was finished. Had a tailpack on my Superhawk and stuffed it in there. Wasn't the most confident ride home.

 

Really nice pic!

 

Thanks! The road goes into east side of Yosemite National Park and is only open about half the year.

 

Mine is a 2018 Hot Wheels motocross dirt bike with battery powered factory installed simulated engine sounds and training wheels. Also has a wind deflector, adjustable seat, and chain guard.

 

Snuck a lap around a racetrack during a track day lunch break. Wasn’t there to ride myself, but hang out with my old boss who was.