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by gerjets
Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New rider -- oh DEER!
Replies: 5
Views: 5879

Re: New rider -- oh DEER!

Bottom Line...recognize the situation for that it was...an incident where the new rider (you) wasn't sure what to do...just learn from it. (we all do, believe me!)

Get back on your bike, maintain acute awareness, and ride without fear. You will be fine.
by gerjets
Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Our greatest fear as bikers...
Replies: 20
Views: 8310

Re: Our greatest fear as bikers...

1. What are our greatest fears, frustrations and anxieties as motorcycle riders? FEAR: No real fear (no flaming please - I'm just saying you can't ride in fear), but I wouldn't want to come out of an accident as an invalid. FRUSTRATION: People doing stupid dodo on the road (same as if I were in a ca...
by gerjets
Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: 2012 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Models Preview
Replies: 2
Views: 3555

Re: 2012 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Models Preview

Being a Heritage Softail owner, I checked out the Softail models.

The Blacklines are cool as is the Fatboy low. Heritage is solid as usual.

The one thing I wish HD would do is offer several different paint styles for their bikes.
by gerjets
Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Rider Down, Daughter Witnessed it..
Replies: 12
Views: 6121

Re: Rider Down, Daughter Witnessed it..

@flw...well said my friend...

My 23 year old son (then 19) had to bury one of his best friends who committed suicide a few years back. He seems to be handling it as well as we could expect, but it was one of the toughest things he (or mom and dad) has had to endure.
by gerjets
Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:24 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Rider Down, Daughter Witnessed it..
Replies: 12
Views: 6121

Re: Rider Down, Daughter Witnessed it..

Sorry that your daughter and others had to witness the death of someone. It changes their lives while the person who caused the situation never took the time to think about the effects of his actions - on innocent bystanders OR his family. I don't mean to sound heartless but I don't feel sorry for t...
by gerjets
Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: HOG Poll
Replies: 31
Views: 21267

Re: HOG Poll

Ok, I agree with the wikid sound thing as long as you consider my V&H bigshots help with that...that's as close as I got with the options you laid out. I never really thought too much about why I love my Harley ('10 Heritage Softail) until you posed the question (in other words, I just do). As a...
by gerjets
Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Cool Wall
Topic: 2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 - VOTED: AWESOME
Replies: 21
Views: 20792

Re: This Week: 2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 - VOTE NOW

I voted COOL because I appreciate the retro styling but really would've rather voted "it's ok". Nothing about it stood out and said "ride me!". Sorry Mike, I'm with Madjak30 on this one.
by gerjets
Fri Sep 02, 2011 3:59 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Can a bike lift be used to store a bike instead of stands?
Replies: 6
Views: 3464

Re: Can a bike lift be used to store a bike instead of stand

Should have mentioned it earlier. My Pitbull lift has a locking mechanism. No issues lifting and leaving it up to date.
by gerjets
Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: Songs that stir you emotionally.
Replies: 99
Views: 60731

Re: Songs that stir you emotionally.

Ok, I will NEVER admit to bawling like a girl and this isn't really a song like you're talking about but I have to mention it...the tune they play in the movie "Brian's Song" when Gale Sayers tells his teammates that Brian Piccolo has cancer...those who have seen it will know what I'm talk...
by gerjets
Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Can a bike lift be used to store a bike instead of stands?
Replies: 6
Views: 3464

Re: Can a bike lift be used to store a bike instead of stand

Sure, but it needs to be a solid lift (one you can walk away from without fear of someone knocking it over). I have a Pitbull manual lift I use to raise my HD Heritage Softail.