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by catnip
Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: My first Bike the Honda CX 500 Deluxe
Replies: 7
Views: 9655

My "own" first bike was a '79 Honda CX500 Deluxe. (My husband and I shared an '82 Suzuki GS450L to learn on). The Honda was purchased from a friend, and it was in PRISTINE condition. I really enjoyed it, and rode it for a year, then our friend, who missed the bike so much, begged to buy it...
by catnip
Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: newbie that is looking for road trips
Replies: 9
Views: 15651

Since you're in Ohio, look into Rt. 6 that goes across the top of Pennsylvania. Though it's not a technically curvy road, its fast sweepers and gorgeous scenery make it a great motorcycle road. The route has its own web site www.paroute6.com
by catnip
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:33 pm
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Greetings from the Keystone state!
Replies: 6
Views: 4324

Thanks, everyone!
by catnip
Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: LADIES - Have you named your bike?
Replies: 106
Views: 2621526

My husband actually named the ZR7S, a sport standard. He had been used to riding a cruiser, and was not used to a sportbike-type tank. He was riding home one day, hit a pothole, and thus hurt the Jewels...thus, the bike was christened "Crusher" :lol: When I got the Ninja, I just couldn't r...
by catnip
Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Awesome Craigslist Ad!!! - Ad removed so I c&p'd it
Replies: 12
Views: 4376

I saw this, too, before it was removed, and it gave me a much-needed laugh!
by catnip
Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Talk about your close calls
Replies: 12
Views: 8232

I can think of one episode that really got my heart rate up. I was only riding about 2 years. I was riding ahead of my husband on a rural road with sweeping turns. I came around one blind turn, to encounter an SUV completely in my lane. (And it's not even a narrow road). Heed the advice "LOOK W...
by catnip
Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Your Biggest Fear on the Road
Replies: 27
Views: 8543

Oddly, I'm not fearful of other drivers. Amazingly, I can usually predict what someone is going to do even before they do! My biggest fear is deer, and they are plentiful here in PA.
by catnip
Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Greetings from the Keystone state!
Replies: 6
Views: 4324

Greetings from the Keystone state!

Hello all! I'm a middle-aged gal with 10 years of riding experience. I ride a sport bike and a dual sport. I just wanted to send my greetings to everyone!