I want it to be an old one - the year I was born.

And I want it to get away from people. Far away...

I have been crushed in with a lot of people I don't really want to be around for a long time - so long that I can't imagine peace and quiet, no loud voices and ignorant laughter. No stupid people that slam things when they put them down, and bitch about things they have done to themselves.

I am allergic to idiots, and I want to get away.

Far away - far enough to hear the wind echo over an empty highway.

I want to see the stars clear and bright, listen to owls hunting.

I want to be left alone long enough to find my inner peace again...

I want to ride the highway!

 

Christ - I just want to get away....

 

Can we come....

I am in a constant state of wanting to be away from it all.

Theo

 

You ride the Harley, we will follow with the spares, the trailer home, and the food..



Theo

 

Please say we can come with ya!?!??!? That is a great deal Theo is offering!

Slik

 

I've heard of a lot of places supposedly good for rounding up old Hog parts, and I like the idea of taking a year off to go on an extended road trip...

Sure! Why not...

 

Stage 1 will be the "Getting the bike together" road trip. I'll need at minimum a frame and a motor & tranny. Best scenario would be a basket-case bike, complete but totally disassembled. There hasta be a major Harley scrapyard somewhere around the southwest.

The lower end needs to be setup by someone that knows their business with three-piece cranks, the rest will be me myself and I incorporated. If he's still around, I know just the man for that part - lives in Escondido last I heard.

Stage 2 will be test rides.

Stage 3 will be shear escapism...

 

Are you planning a unique bike or you simply restoring it to what it was? I would recommend the route of buying one that is already running and riding it. Then, as time permits restore the basket case. Bikes create fevers. -I must ride and I will ride NOW!

I don't think you will have any trouble finding one that needs a little love. You may have trouble finding one that is all orginal though.

 

I am trying to avoid getting my Cycle endorsement.. This way I will never actually buy the Harley I so desperately want.

Theo

 

I'm not gonna ride a hog that isn't built MY way.

Someone elses attempt at cobbling together a motorcycle would be unsatisfying and likely dangerous...

Assuming it even ran.

 

You will be amazed at what you find when you start looking. Odds are if it is a Harley, somebody has done something to it at one time or another.

Especially if you want one from the year you were born.

Even if you bought a cheap Jap bike, you could ride it at least while devoting time and money to the Harley. When the bike is ready, sell the rice bike.

 

Frig a ricer.

I sold the last one I had for a DOLLAR.

It isn't about a pair of wheels - it's about tradition.

LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO RIDE RICE

Not to mention:

If I have to explain it, you wouldn't understand it...

 

Last bike I had was a Norton Commando.. A very nice bike, but I really want a Hog. I have never bothered to get the Cycle added to my license, so I suppose I should start with that, someday.

theo

Member: G.O.B.L.I.N.

 

No problem Wolf. I understand your point.

Myself? If it has two wheels and runs good, the need to ride overcomes tradition.

My last rice bike I put 60K on it. Looked like it was new when I sold it and I got nearly what I paid for it. Worked for me.

Theo, you'd look good on a bike I'd bet.

 

I suppose I could brag some and say I look good anywhere... but that is sinful of me..

I used to ride all of the time, but never took the US test to get it on my license. Why they wouldn't transfer it from my international license I do not know, but that is 10 years ago now, so probably time to go to school again.. (the only place to find a bike to take the test on.)

Then, I will buy an Electraglide, metalic blue, and just be hog heaven.

Theo