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by Hanson
Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:27 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Older Rider Coming Back After 40+ Years
Replies: 10
Views: 7839

Re: Older Rider Coming Back After 40+ Years

I am thinking about riding again, after 60. I am, however, embracing being a cliché as I am thinking about getting a GS. It is going to be two or three years so just in the thinking stage. The GS with crash bars and hard panniers should be easier to pick up then my DL650A because she will not lay fl...
by Hanson
Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: I am a leaf on the wind!
Replies: 141
Views: 197890

Re: I am a leaf on the wind!

Sorry to hear about the job/company going belly up, that had to be a hugely stressful time for you. I hope things are looking up these days for you. A good friend of mine rides a SuperT and he's just as pleased as punch with it, hard not to like such a capable bike. You plan to take it off road any...
by Hanson
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: I am a leaf on the wind!
Replies: 141
Views: 197890

Re: I am a leaf on the wind!

I think it is going to be a couple years yet, but I am getting interested again. This time I want a shaft drive so perhaps a Yamaha Super Tenere or a R 1300 GS. Also, I want something that does not lay down flat on the ground so that it is an easier lift. Perhaps this will never happen, but I also w...
by Hanson
Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:48 am
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: I am a leaf on the wind!
Replies: 141
Views: 197890

Re: I am a leaf on the wind!

I am thinking about a getting a bike again. I donated my DL650A a couple years ago to a returning vet, but I am thinking about going back to riding in the next couple of years.

Safe travels,
Richard
by Hanson
Thu May 18, 2017 1:42 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello, Forums
Replies: 5
Views: 8314

Re: Hello, Forums

Hi Hutch,

Welcome to the forum, most welcome, and thanks for the photo.

Safe Travels,
Richard
by Hanson
Fri May 12, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Cool Wall
Topic: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - Coolness Factor = 95.6%
Replies: 10
Views: 12965

Re: THIS WEEK: 1971 Kawasaki Mach III - VOTE NOW

Awesome ... just for your birthday.

Safe Travels,
Richard
by Hanson
Mon May 08, 2017 7:11 am
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: To Ride an Iron Horse - Jack of the Green's Blog
Replies: 192
Views: 1241597

Re: To Ride an Iron Horse - Jack of the Green's Blog

Hi Jack,

Nice to see you adding to your moto-blog.

Safe Travels,
Richard
by Hanson
Mon May 08, 2017 7:08 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Cool Wall
Topic: 2017 Ural Ambassador - Coolness Factor = 83.3%
Replies: 23
Views: 27622

Re: THIS WEEK: 2017 Ural Ambassador - VOTE NOW

•Recommended max cruising speed, mph: 70

That is almost usable on Texas roads where speed limits reach 85 mph, but even 70 mph is a great improvement over previous models. Lots of secondary highways in Texas are posted at 70 or 75 mph.

Safe Travels
Richard Hanson
by Hanson
Mon May 08, 2017 6:56 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello there
Replies: 3
Views: 6832

Re: Hello there

Welcome John
by Hanson
Mon Mar 27, 2017 2:27 am
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: Gummiente's Blog!
Replies: 341
Views: 235748

Re: Gummiente's Blog!

Congratulations!

I hope you have a great many safe and happy miles with lots of smiles.

Safe Travels,
Richard