[Lightsped]

Any THR bikers here? If so, what do you carry when on the road? What do you ride?

[ID_shooting]

Former biker here.

Had a Sporster 1200 sport, sold it for the down payment on the house when I got married :(

I used to carry a smith 915 in a shoulder rig under my riding vest.

Now the only bike I ride is an ATV and I carry a Service Six in a hip rig, but I not concerned about CCW when I am up in the woods or out in desert trail riding.

[Shazbat]

Haven't carried while riding yet, still too new at it (riding).

Picked up an '82 Yamaha XJ750 last year, love it.

The best part is, my wife actually likes riding on the back :D

[MrPink]

I have three bikes - a Ducati Monster 900 and a new 1000 (gotta sell the 900) and an '74 Norton Commando. Don't ride the Norton much because pretty much everytime I do some on it breaks and it leaks like it has VD. Still its a classic I've had for years and can't stand to part with it.

I carry a S&W340PD when riding or otherwise. I have Vanson leathers where the jacket has an added gun pocket on the left side, mid chest. It carrys the gun at a slight butt forward angle next to the zipper.

[Evil_Ed]

Family has three bikes.
Mine: Kawasaki Vulcan 1500-A cruiser (anniversary present from the wife 3.5 years ago)
Wife's/loaner: Honda Rebel 250
Eldest Son's: Honda mini 50 trailbike

I took an Iron Butt ride from Florida to Maine last summer and carried my Makarov in every state it was legel for me to do so. I had a lockbox in my saddlebag to use whenever I was in a non legal state. My way of transporting it to and from the bike at the rest stops for arming and disarming myself was this: I bought an extra shaving kit bag and would put the gun in it in one of the stalls in the bathroom and carry it back out to place inside the lockbox in the saddlebag. Worked pretty good to keep people from freaking out. I felt really weird not having the gun on me in New York, etc. I hope a national carry provision goes into effect soon or the states that don't offer reciprocity finally change their policies, the places you need the gun the most are the ones where you are legally required to be disarmed.

I was extremely happy last year when I finally got to PA from Maine and could put my gun back on (I stopped to visit Dad in Sommerset on the way home to Florida). I felt so much more safe on the ride home from PA since I was armed 99% of the ride.

I've always loved riding cycles, it's kind of a zen relaxation thing, shooting is a similar experience for me.

I'll be selling the 1500 and the 250 soon and using the proceeds as a down payment on a new(er) Vulcan Nomad for more comfortable distance rides for the wife and I. I want to do an Iron Butt Coast-to-Coast ride from Jacksonville, Florida to the west coast of California. Maybe spend some time riding the pacific coast highway after the coast-to-coast is over.

[Lightsped]

I ride a Ducati Monster and carry a Glock 30 in a Fobus paddle holster.

http://www.neospeed.org/images/myducmonster.jpg

[bogie]

I'm buying a trike, which should show up at right about the same time as my Missouri permit.

[Texan]

Been riding for some 50+ years. Currently saddle up on a '96 FXDL Lowrider and an '02 FLHTCUI Ultra-geezer. I carry a Sig P232 .380 and a P239 .40S&W with a Pager Pal holster.

Have NEVER pull my gun while riding and don't plan to.... circumstances surrounding riding and trying to pull a gun at the same time isn’t conceivable to me.

o~\o

[techmike]

I ride a Yamaha Road Star 1600 and usually when riding carry a Combat Commander in an Alessi IWB rig with a leather vest as a cover garment. I ride about 20,000 mikes per year and find this to be about the most comfortable way to go without moving the pistol off body.

[Jaredr]

Seems there are alot of Monster owners here!

I ride a 04' S4r and carry a sig 239 in a comptac IWB holster.

[keyhole]

Hmmm, I ride several. HD Electraglide at work, and open carry, ( duty ya know!:D ) Great to get paid to ride!

I own a Goldwing, and carry either the Glock, or my fav, Gods gun, 1911.:evil:

[techmike]

You have my dream Job. I always thought being a Motorcycle Cop would be awesome!

[Snowdog]

I have only one bike, a 700cc '84 Yamaha Virago, which is also my first. Though I've only been riding now for around 3 years, I've probably put as many miles on this bike as I have my car. It looks and runs great, rides like a dream and cost me under a grand.

The bike pistol (and besides my P32 is the only pistol I carry) is a Kahr K9, which is sitting on the seat though hard to see.

The bike is guarded by my nephew's alligator, who's trashed the garage as you can see (I guess I need to paint over that drylok too, looks like a painter left before his shift was over :o ).

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid117/pcfd003c27349e5f370b9d2bb2bd08ce7/f89d81f8.jpg

[mattHP]

don't have a ccw or a way to carry on my klr650 other than in a backpack, but the thought of a gas tank mounted holster for the clutch hand is highly amusing to me, for mission impossible 2-type buffoonery. i'd also love to be able to legally carry a .22 rifle out to the desert somehow, anyone have any ideas on motorcycle long gun transport? the usmc klrs have a handlebar rack for an m16a2/4, but i'd need a lockable case for local laws. i've seen hard cases for atvs, but not sure what a good mounting position would be, on the rear rack somehow or up front? the old war harleys had the tommygun holster on the forks.

[George Hill]

I'm looking for a good used KLR 650 myself.
I would want to put on a couple extras:
Corbin seat.
Better Rock Guard.
Military fuel tank.

I'm looking for one of those miltary rifle cases too... that would be sweet.

Back in WWII the bikes uses a rack that went up along the side of the fork. Perhaps that would be a workable way on the KLR.

Oh, and in Mission Impossible, he used a shoulder rig. That would work very well, especially on the crotch rockets.

[fastbolt]

When I started riding motorcycles again about 3 years ago, after not having ridden since high school, I started out borrowing my son's Kawasaki Ninja 250 ... :uhoh: ... and then quickly picked out a Kawasaki Vulcan 800. Since my wife started wanting to ride with me all the time, I upgraded to a Yamaha Road Star Midnight Star. She also became interested in having her own bike, for when I'm at work, and selected a Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom

My off duty weapons vary a bit, depending on weather conditions and what I'm wearing in the way of jackets, vests, & shirts. Sometimes it'll be one of my issued weapons (6906 & SW99 .40), and sometimes it'll be one of my personally owned 9mm's, .40's or .45's. More often, though, my common off duty weapon is a 642-1, especially in the warmer weather. It's simply easier to carry comfortably on the bike, especially in warmer weather over by the beaches on the coast.

[TimRB]

What's with all the Ducatisti here? Coincidence? I don't think so.

Tim (Multistrada, don't CCW)

[bill2]

I have a 2000 BMW R1150GS, a great bike. I don't carry since I live in CA. Maybe one day, sigh...

[sctman800]

I have been riding over 30 years, CCW less than one year, except for the first couple years it has been all Harley-Davidson. Last Oct. I traded my Sportster of 24 years for a 2004 Soft Tail Springer with EFI, better than sliced bread. Depending on the weather conditions I have a S&W 4513 in a paddle holster or a fanny pack. I also carry a Taurus 415 with a Clipdraw. Of course since I live in Illinois whatever I carry must be unloaded till I hit the wonderfull state of Indiana, about 10 minutes away. The fanny pack works well since I carry the S&W with the mag. loaded but not in the gun, legal in Ill. Keep carrying, keep riding. Jim.

[Black Majik]

Another Semi Ducati owner here :o


Well, I ride a Honda CBR 600 F4i, but my dad has a Ducati S4 Monster and a Harley V-Rod. Quite different bikes to suit his mood I guess. :)


No CCW permit, though I've always been curious how I would carry if I had a CCW permit while riding. I came to the conclusion of buying a PM9 and carrying it in my alpinestars chest pocket. The pocket is big enough to carry some small pocket gun. I thought about carrying a jframe revolver but I think it'll buldge too much.

[Sindawe]

No CCW here, yet. Still wrasslin with the issue of seeking 'permision' to utilize my RKBA via CCW. (Colorado is shall issue state) If/when I do pick up a CCW permit, I'm gonna have to get a new jacket, sinc the current leather upper would print really bad. :D Though I suppose I could put the Glock in a tank bag.

As far riding, been doing that since 1993 when I picked up a Kawi EX500 in red. Nice little standard with Sport Bike styling. And sport bike cost to fix as I learned when I dropped it in '95 (low speed panic grab on the front brake - FLOP CRUNCH!). Main ride is a '94 Suzuki Intruder 800, in red of course. Pre-retro sytyling on the Intruder, which I like better than the Harley-Davidson clones.

[mainmech48]

I ride a '92 BMW R100GS and a '90 Suzuki VX800. My usual CCWs are a Star M43 in a Milt Sparks Summer Special or a Para C7.45 in a Sparks VM2. Both are IWB with untucked polo shirt for concealment when the riding jacket comes off.

"Alway" gun is a Keltec P32 in a Don Hume pocket holster carried in the weak-hand side jacket pocket.

[twowheel]

Take a look at my user name.

I'm riding a Harley Softail Custom; one of a long line of bikes I've ridden over the past 40+ years.

I haven't started riding this season, yet, but will carry any of several weapons in pocket holster in the jacket or IWB holster.

[P95Carry]

Musta ridden round the world three or four times in mileage done on 2 wheels over many years!

Current ''steed'' is Honda VTX1300C4 ...... nearly finished tricking out ... rides great and since new pipes sounds even better! :p

Always carry ... if a jacket or vest in use then it's SP-101 as usual - OWB hi-ride 3.30 ... once too hot for top cover then fanny pack or .. now could well be just the R9S in pocket - that'll work.

http://www.bedford.net/design/shoot3/vtx_14_s.jpg

[Bobarino]

i just started riding a street bike about 2 months ago. i bought a '95 Kawi EX500 for my first bike. its light, has enough power to have fun, but not enough to get me into too much trouble. bright red, looks pretty good. has some scratches from previous owners. it handles fairly well, but is jittery in bumpy roads. i need to soften up the rear shock a bit. bought it used an cheap so i wouldn't feel too bad if i dropped it, which i did already. so far its been a good little bike. virtually no power below 4k rpm, but it comes on pretty strong after that. after i gain some more experience, i'd like to move up to a BMW R1150R or R1150RSA. next summer, my cousin and i plan on buying some dirt bikes to go play in the mud. i have my eye on the Kawi KLX300R. i'd like to make a dual sport out of it. i'll have to wait and see on that.

as for firearms, i carry the same thing when i ride as i do all the time. that being an HK USP Compact .40 in a Blade-Tech IWB and spare mag on the other side. its plenty comfortable and secure.

Bobby

[who me]

I sometimes borrow my dad's Harley Davidson Fatboy but have never CCW while on it. I hope to get a bike sometime within the next year or so.

[ChopperKen]

I've been riding for over30 years.
The last 20 have been on a 1972 sportster hardtail chopper.
I don't have my CCW yet( looking for a place to take the class)
But will carry once i get it.
I feel that on a bike you need to carry more so than in a car/truck because you can't lock the doors:D
Ken

[Evil_Ed]

Something I forgot to mention previously... Inside the waistband is great but unless you are wearing a vest, jacket, or have your shirt tucked into your pants the wind will expose the fact that you are carrying to the world. I found this out when my shirt worked free from the pants the first time I rode with my CCW. :uhoh: I pretty much always wear my vest now when I ride just to keep the shirt under control while riding in the wind.

[Treylis]

I've seen a BUNCH of people around here in Arizona riding motorcycles and carrying openly. One guy I've seen a few times has this whole Red Baron thing going--handlebar moustache, goggles, black cape, sidecar, looks really cool. He was also packing what looked like a stainless wheelgun. ;-)

[rick_reno]

I carry what I always carry - a H&K USP compact in 45 acp. I ride either a '04 BMW GS 1150 or a '00 HD Heritage. Mostly the BMW these days. I haven't had the HD out yet this year. I carry the handgun in a fanny pack in my tank bag.

[Moparmike]

No ccw yet, only 20. Qualified though!


I just started riding 6 weeks ago, bought a 2004 Yamaha Virago 250. Great around town, gutless over 55. Terrifying @ 70-75. 65mpg :D :D :D <--entire reason I bought it. 65 beats 12 anyday....

[Billmanweh]

'01 Suzuki Bandit 1200S and a CHL, but never carried on the bike

[entropy]

I've never carried on a bike, but my Dad rode for the St. Paul PD for a while, and now carries a Glock .45 GAP, or S&W M65 3" when he rides his 95th Anniv. Road King. Course that Blue Knights decal on his windshield is pretty prominent, and he's a big guy, so not too many people mess with him, anyhow! :D

[patentnonsense]

Suzuki Bandit 1200S -
44 Mag derringer in jacket side pocket.

[patentnonsense]

I'm not surprised we have so many bikers here, but I'm a little surprised that more of us don't carry while riding. I'm never going to try to shoot while riding, but what if you get run off the road?
If I'm immobilized and/or injured by hostile action, I particularly want to be able to defend myself.

[Kaxter]

Lol, my first THR/TFL mix up. There is this same thread going on over there, and when I came here and saw this thread I went to look at my post, well I didnt see it and was like "am I going nuts? I swear I thought I posted my bike..." But its 2 threads...So I am posting again. I ride a Suzuki SV650 and I dont currently carry but would like to.

http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v70/Kaxter/Bike1.jpg

[RoyG]

No CCW yet but working on it. Just got back from Myrtle Beach Bike week though. Rode down with a few friends and had a blast. I ride a 1200 custom Sportster. Rode to Strugis last year on it and have made several trips to FL on it.

[clarkg1124]

1983 Honda CB1000C with Hondaline fairing and full hard luggage-S&W M60 carried in inside vest pocket.
Clark

[Myself]

Ride a Honda Shadow 1100 and carry a MK9 in an
Alessi IWB. I gained a bunch of weight this winter and I may have to swith to another carry method. So far this combo has worked well however.

[FCoelho]

This is what I ride...

http://www.amback.com/images/uploaded/bike001.jpg
Still trying to figure out an ideal carry method for the riding position.

I use one of these for carrying stuff like the laptop, cell, etc...

http://www.amback.com/professionals/axio-images/swift_s.jpg

[cookhj]

i've got a 02 honda cbr 600 f4i that doesn't run right now (laid it down last week, and for some reason won't start. wasn't a bad lay down, i didn't get hurt).
i carry my usual all the time, my glock 23.

[Freedomv]

My last bike was a 1985 FLTC and our club "American Armed Forces Motorcycle Club" had a requirment to obtain a concealed carry permit.
I carried my Remmington Rand 1911.
Sold the bike in "96" with 68,000 miles on it. Haven't been able to ride due to illness since then.

[wardog]

1999 Victory V92C, and usually a USPc in .357 Sig. Sometimes PM9 or P3AThttp://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=1011506

[Clean97GTI]

I ride a bright yellow 1996 Honda Magna and carry my Makarov in a Falco shoulder rig under my riding jacket (summer and winter). (purchased from Makarov.com...great folks BTW)

Shameless plug.

[Hypnogator]

My wife and I ride our 2000 Moto Guzzi Jackal whenever we get the chance. I always have my P-32 in my wallet holster in my back pocket, and often carry my Taurus PT-145 Millennium Pro cross draw in an IWB holster.

[Jeff OTMG]

I have permits from Texas, Guam, and non-resident Florida. I have had a motorcycle license since 1971 and currently own four motorcycles (3 V65 Sabres and a V-Max). I have had Harleys, Yamahas, and Hondas over the years. I generally carry a Glock 27 in my tour vest (I always ride with my tour vest, jacket, or tour vest over jacket) and/or something larger in my tank bag. Depending on climate, bike, and conditions.

[dustind]

I have a 2002 Honda XR400 Dirt Bike that is my daily driver rain or shine when there is not ice on the road. If open carry did not cause a panic I would possibly mount a holster right behind the headlight. While I live in Minnesota I plan on carrying a HK P2000 SK when it comes out, in my left pocket.

[cracked butt]

I hope this isn't too far off topic, but I'm getting a 1985 Honda 500 shadow next week as my first bike. I think it would be really nice to ride to the range as I shoot about 50 miles from my home. Is there a good way to carry shooting gear, especially a rifle on a bike?

[Dex Sinister]

Le'see... been riding, off and on for not quite 30 years. Current bike: '89 Yamaha XV750 that looks pretty much like Snowdog's, and carry a Kahr K40 Covert in a PagerPal holster [which is utterly useless as far as access while on the bike, but that's my usual carry holster.]

Dex

[hd1.]

Been riding for over 35yrs. Currently ride a 99 FLHTC. I CCW using a "Coronado Leather" concealment vest.

[Evil_Ed]

Here is a pic of my ride:

http://img70.photobucket.com/albums/v212/Evil_Ed/1994_BUBF_4.jpg


Crackedbutt said:
Is there a good way to carry shooting gear, especially a rifle on a bike?

I wouldn't do it unless you have a decent hardcase for the long gun. Then you will have to try it out sideways across the back luggage rack and saddlebags. I've been thinking about making a small trailer for my next bike (I will be selling the current one and getting a Kawasaki Nomad). I figure I'll set up a basic frame with wheels and a lockdown system to swap between my cowboy action gun cart and a regular enclosed cargo container. I just have this urge to show up at a cowboy match on my "steel horse," I'll probably make the gun cart in the shape of a coffin with wirespoke wheels at the base for moving it from stage to stage.

[peashooter]

I,ve been riding for over 35 years. My current ride is a 2000 Suzuki SV650. I love that bike.
Hey Kaxter, ya ought to get rid of those mirrors and go for the bar-end type. I also added a Suzuki tank bra to protect the finish.
When I ride I carry my Kahr E-9 in an Anderson Enterprises hip pistol pack. I found that in the forward leaning position my pistol was to often exposed to the elements and other drivers. The pistol pouch takes care of both concealment and road grime.

[Zach S]

I get the urge to buy a bike every year when it warms up. I've yet to be able to afford it yet:(

I was thinking a shoulder holster (or IWB if the back's long enough) under a perforated leather (http://www.foxcreekleather.com/113.html?FoxCreekLeather=16b601487aeb3b4d6eba8a37b038cf96) or nylon (http://www.foxcreekleather.com/3.html?FoxCreekLeather=16b601487aeb3b4d6eba8a37b038cf96) jacket (from Fox Creek (http://www.foxcreekleather.com/)).
[thread drift] I worked with Paul (the owner I guess) on one or two occasions and he seemed to be a pretty stand-up guy, anyone have any experiance with him? [/thread drift]

I need to get a bike...

[Valkman]

'01 Honda Valkyrie Interstate, 32k miles.

I either carry IWB like I normally do or put a M640 in the trunk. We're going on a 4,000 mile ride in July and I'm not sure what I'll do for that, since some of the states we're going through are not gun-friendly.

On our Valkyrie forum board there are actually yahoos who believe they could draw, fire and avert a situation such as someone crossing over to hit them. Pure lunacy! A Vegas bike cop told me thay practice shooting from the bike but it's not soemthing he has done for real and it's nothing he ever wants to do. Stop, get off, then draw. :)

http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_12608/Right2.jpg

[P95Carry]

Beaut' piece of 2 wheeled real estate Don! I thought my Mustang seat was comfy but hey ... lookin at that one of yours ... that's an armchair!:p

Looks like you could stash a few pieces in that luggage capacity ... don't forget the hand cannon!!;)

Had that surgery yet? (knee IIRC) - I forget when it was due ... had a feeling it's done already ... anyways hope all is well.

[Valkman]

Thanks Chris - wish we could ride together sometime! That Corbin seat is great but it's not the softest and I put a gel pad on it for long trips.

I think I will take the 640 - always somewhere to hide it in those bags! :)

Had the surgery last Friday and am having nothing but trouble sleeping, as the Percocet thay gave me only last 2-3 hours so I wake up alot. Now they're working on getting me some Oxycontin.

[techmike]

Beaut' piece of 2 wheeled real estate Don! I thought my Mustang seat was comfy but hey ... lookin at that one of yours ... that's an armchair!
WHAT HE SAID!

My next bike will be a Valk. I get to ride one that belongs to a friend of mine and it is a SWEET ride. <Gunrelated content>I will still carry a 1911 in an Alessi IWB when I Sell the Road* and get a Valk </Gunrelated content>

[bill2]

'01 Honda Valkyrie Interstate, 32k miles.

I either carry IWB like I normally do or put a M640 in the trunk. We're going on a 4,000 mile ride in July and I'm not sure what I'll do for that, since some of the states we're going through are not gun-friendly.

On our Valkyrie forum board there are actually yahoos who believe they could draw, fire and avert a situation such as someone crossing over to hit them. Pure lunacy! A Vegas bike cop told me thay practice shooting from the bike but it's not soemthing he has done for real and it's nothing he ever wants to do. Stop, get off, then draw
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Hey Valkman,

Nice bike! my brother has one and loves it. I bought a BMW 1150GS in 2000 and it came down to picking either the Valk or the BMW. BMW won, narrowly, and I still lust after the Valkyrie. I sometimes lurk on the VRRCC boards. It's a real pity that Honda stopped making Valkyries - probably the best cruiser ever.

On another note, I notice everyone has mentioned holsters on the hip. Why not a shoulder holster - wouldn't that be more practical?

[Valkman]

On another note, I notice everyone has mentioned holsters on the hip. Why not a shoulder holster - wouldn't that be more practical?

It might be, but I don't own one so I don't know! :D

Thanks for the compliments on the bike. I'm Interstate Don on the VRCC boards, and I'm supposed to be going on the Yosemite trip in a couple of weeks if my knee allows it.

[P95Carry]

I have tried a sho rig ... but only in less warm times when I have leather jacket on .. then it's OK. However ... in the event of a spill I think on balance I'd as soon not have a hunk of metal up that high, to impact my rib cage! Even on the hip is not too nice to contemplate if that impacts the ground but .. well, I think I'll go with that in preference.

I have found of late, that a very light vest I have does well .... it is quite long and sleeveless ....... and my back rest holds it from flapping at the side ... keeps my SP-101 well concealed.

Don ... two weeks will hopefully see things way better for you .... I had a drastically injured knee joint a few years back ('96 IIRC) .. for first week I could hardly drive a car and used a damn stick. Week #2 got easier but even week three was hard on bike ..... which admittedly then was Suzuki GS1000G ... so knees had to bend a bit to get onto pegs.

I was tho managing by week #4 .. and if pegs had been further forward . as per cruiser, then it would have been easier by far.

Sounds like a great trip ..... and I hope you'll enjoy. Sorta deal I'd love to do myself given opportunity.:)

[outofbattery]

I currently ride an Aprilia Mille R , BMW F650 ( just got back from a tour to WI on it yesterday ) , MZ Skorpion Sport Cup , and a couple Honda Hawk GT's - my favorite bikes ever :D
If I'm touring , and it's legal to do so - I'll carry with a shoulder rig inside my Aerostich but if I'm sport riding , I don't carry due to not wanting an additional chunk of polymer /alloy/steel to break bones or create a wear point in a fall and I don't like the idea of carrying off my body lest I get into an accident and have a pistol unaccounted for somehow . There's also that issue of printing like mad from inside the Daineses !

[joebogey]

2002 Honda VLX
Davies 22 magnum in a pocket holster, or my Springfield 1911 Ultra Compact in either a hip holster or a VMII.

[CB900F]

Fella's;

Gee, bet nobody can guess what I ride! Since I'm left-handed, the tank-bag carry works very well for me. An easily removeable-from-the-bike bag is just a great plus. Works well on & off.

900F

[Lightsped]

So I want to start carrying my Glock 30 on myself (not a saddlebag or tank bag). I have a Fobus paddle holster. Where is the best location to wear the holster so as to prevent further injury in case of a fall?

I considered a shoulder holster setup but I wear a heavy leather jacket when I ride and it would be very difficult to get a hold of my G30 if I needed too.

Thanks

[P95Carry]

Wherever it is - it could hurt you in a fall ... even a shoulder rig could be well unpleasant.

I reckon, go with normal ... I just keep my 3.30 OWB belt slide. If I used the Fobus (and have done in past) ... same deal.

IMO one place NOT to have it is SOB ... more potential in fall for severe spinal additional local trauma.

[Ryder]

I've been carrying the Springfield Ultra Compact 45 acp on me. Long trips I'll pack a Model 29 as a backup inside the tank bag. I ride the Valk too.

http://thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=1052747

[Cameron Lamont]

A 2000 Harley-Davidson Fatboy with a Colt Government Model in a Galco Concealable.

2000 Fatboy
http://img49.photobucket.com/albums/v151/CameronLamont/Cam/2000_Fatboy_01.jpg

Colt Government
http://img49.photobucket.com/albums/v151/CameronLamont/Colt_Govt_Right.jpg

Regards,
Cameron

[patentnonsense]

I like the side pocket of my jacket - very handy, and perfect for not printing. It lies over fat too, so I'm not too worried about loss of fall protection. If you're going to carry full-size or suppressed, I would think a tank bag or left-side saddlebag or fairing compartment might make more sense.

[Average Guy]

The only time I carried on my bike (94 Honda CBR600F2) was on a solo trip out to the high desert. I stuck my Jammings J-22 into my tank bag and went on my merry way. Looking back, now that I've had some training, I might as well have had a Pez dispenser for all the good that nickel-plated paperweight would have done me.

The best part, though, was walking into an Indian casino with my tank bag in hand (pistol inside) and seeing the sign on the wall: Weapons prohibited. :uhoh: Oops.

I lost $20. :D

Anyway, it seems to me that you wouldn't really need a weapon while you're riding--after all, you're much more maneuverable than a car (well, some of you Hardly guys might not be :D ). It's only dismounted, and/or after a roadside breakdown (and we all know who that would be), that you might be susceptible to unwanted attention. (I would say you could just run away, but with the investments I've seen here...drop the kickstand and defend in place!)

[ysr_racer]

Here's me at the DUC factory in Italy. No carrying on vacation :)

http://pic2.picturetrail.com/VOL36/883856/1607998/18950610.jpg

[entropy]

"I might as well have had a Pez dispenser for all the good that nickel-plated paperweight would have done me."
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=838279 So true. ;)


"Anyway, it seems to me that you wouldn't really need a weapon while you're riding--"

I'll bet Capt. America wished he'd had something, maybe even a Jennings!


:D Seriously, ride safe and free!:)

[Flyboy]

2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic. I wish now I'd bought the 1500, but it was my first bike, and everybody told me I'd kill myself if I started with the 1500. They're probably right. :) Anyway, I don't carry now (no permit), but Monday (or perhaps Wednesday; I have to arrange against a trip for work), I'll be stopping by the county Sheriff's office to get printed, etc. A hundred and twenty-five bucks, annoyance, fingerprinting, and three background checks later, I'll be looking forward to a 1911 under my leather jacket.

ObGloat: First bike, I'd only ridden once before. Had it two years, a little over seven thousand miles, and I haven't even dropped the thing!

[Flyboy]

2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic. I wish now I'd bought the 1500, but it was my first bike, and everybody told me I'd kill myself if I started with the 1500. They're probably right. :) Anyway, I don't carry now (no permit), but Monday (or perhaps Wednesday; I have to arrange against a trip for work), I'll be stopping by the county Sheriff's office to get printed, etc. A hundred and twenty-five bucks, annoyance, fingerprinting, and three background checks later, I'll be looking forward to a 1911 under my leather jacket.

ObGloat: First bike, I'd only ridden once before. Had it two years, a little over seven thousand miles, and I haven't even dropped the thing!

Mr. Pink: if you ever get rid of that Norton, I want first crack at it!

[Average Guy]

I'll bet Capt. America wished he'd had something, maybe even a Jennings!

How about situational awareness and a clear head? :cool:

And what about Motor Officer John 'Big John' Wintergreen, Stockman PD?*



*Bonus points for the first person to name the movie.

[PirateShot]

Electra Glide in Blue (1973)

[Average Guy]

Too quick, Pirate! Good job. Man, I love that movie. Bonus trivia: What "outlaw biker" from Electra Glide went on to fame as the lead singer for a popular band, and what was the band?

[Northwest Cajun]

Funny you should ask, I just bought a used 96 FXDWG custom today.
It will be delivered to the house in the morning. I carry a Compact Springfield .45ACP or a 32 Kel-tek depending on what I'm wearing.
I just picked up a Taurus 44 in 44Mag w/ ported 4" It will be carried in a custom tactical tailor modular holster that can be mounted just about anywhere. It will mainly be for hiking and hunting but could be carried when under a set of leathers.


Cajun