Just threatened by a biker dude..
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Valkman
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The 1%ers here are the Vagos and they won't be waving. 
We know the Vago VP and have been to a couple of "events" of theirs and the life of a 1%er is not something most would want. Think many 2 hour delays courtesy of Metro and NHP every time you go somewhere.
But Biker is also right in that I've seen alot of tolerance, having rolled my Valk into Vago and HA events and had no trouble. I even pushed it, entering it into the HA bike show - they scratched their heads and put it under "Bagger". Didn't get many votes though, don't know why!
BTW, the Valk is a Flat 6, not a V6. The older ones like mine have 6 carbs and at least 90 hp stock. The 1800 raised that to well over 100 hp.
We know the Vago VP and have been to a couple of "events" of theirs and the life of a 1%er is not something most would want. Think many 2 hour delays courtesy of Metro and NHP every time you go somewhere.
But Biker is also right in that I've seen alot of tolerance, having rolled my Valk into Vago and HA events and had no trouble. I even pushed it, entering it into the HA bike show - they scratched their heads and put it under "Bagger".
Didn't get many votes though, don't know why!BTW, the Valk is a Flat 6, not a V6. The older ones like mine have 6 carbs and at least 90 hp stock. The 1800 raised that to well over 100 hp.
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And just to explain to that above person who didn't knowwhat a 1%er is, "81" is the 8th letter of the alphabet, "H", and 1 is the first, "A", so "81" means "HA", Abbreviation of "Hell's Angels".
Lots of folks don't know this and I have seen many a latte-sipping yuppie on a custom chopper (Like a Big Dog or somehting like that) with 81's on their shiny clean leathers. They probably just think it's a cool thing to have, like an 8-ball or a flaming skull.
Lots of folks don't know this and I have seen many a latte-sipping yuppie on a custom chopper (Like a Big Dog or somehting like that) with 81's on their shiny clean leathers. They probably just think it's a cool thing to have, like an 8-ball or a flaming skull.
He actually turned around to berate you while you were carrying an AR. And then threatened you?!?
I think I would'a been laughing too hard to think of a comeback. Other than pehaps: "Silly wabbit ..."
AS to HDs vs. Metrics. I happened to be in the market for a bike in mid 2004. The only HDs that were in my price range (new) were the 883s. After comparing a them a lot, and talking them over with the sales staff at the Harley store, I would up deciding this was a better buy for my money:
I think I would'a been laughing too hard to think of a comeback. Other than pehaps: "Silly wabbit ..."
AS to HDs vs. Metrics. I happened to be in the market for a bike in mid 2004. The only HDs that were in my price range (new) were the 883s. After comparing a them a lot, and talking them over with the sales staff at the Harley store, I would up deciding this was a better buy for my money:
As I recollect, "1%er" is a reference to a comment made by the head of the American Motorcycle Association. He said that only "1%" of motorcyclists are outlaws, and that the rest are law-abiding citizens worthy of respect from the public. This happened in the 50s when there was a lot of hysteria over motorcycle gangs and movies like "The Wild One".
Like a lot of gangs thumbing their noses at authority, motorycle gang members picked up on the comment and started wearing patches that said "1%er". Hope this little bit of history trivia helps.
Here's my ride, I bet it is the oldest one around. By the way, it's a daily driver:
Like a lot of gangs thumbing their noses at authority, motorycle gang members picked up on the comment and started wearing patches that said "1%er". Hope this little bit of history trivia helps.
Here's my ride, I bet it is the oldest one around. By the way, it's a daily driver:
freebird
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I don't anyone to get me wrong. I know several 1% and some of them are the best guys around. They will be the first to help you if you are in a jam or need help! I have two in fact that we consider eachother friends. Then, there are others, just as with any group of "individuals" who only are looking out for #1. I find it funny though how there are those out there who still do not know what 1% is or 81 or HA's. I am not the sharpest tool in the shed but can pick up on things rather quickly:banghead: It is good to know your surroundings and those surrounding you
Smith357
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It's a 1960 R50. I wish that it were an R69 of the same year - it could use some extra horses, that's for sure. Some guy set the LA-NY cross country record on an R69 in 1959 - 53 hours nonstop on a motorcycle! Wow! I get worn out just thinking about it!
Smith357
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53 hours nonstop on a motorcycle!
That's insane. My butt starts getting sore after 10 hours in the saddle, and that's with the Corbin seat. My max before the Corbin was abut 4 hours and my butt was acheing. I'm just too much of a wuss for the hard core Iron Butt stuff. I figure 500 miles in one day is plenty. though nowadays I'm happy with 200 miles of twisties in one day.
That's insane. My butt starts getting sore after 10 hours in the saddle, and that's with the Corbin seat. My max before the Corbin was abut 4 hours and my butt was acheing. I'm just too much of a wuss for the hard core Iron Butt stuff. I figure 500 miles in one day is plenty.
though nowadays I'm happy with 200 miles of twisties in one day.Bigjake
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Roscoe,
Biker's got ya beat just a little bit with his 49' pan/shovel custom
Biker's got ya beat just a little bit with his 49' pan/shovel custom
Bigjake
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just to keep this thread alive a bit further...... How do you bikers and riders out there CCW on a bike? I havent tried this yet and was wondering whats most comfortable going down the road.
Strong side IWB. Have to wear your shirt un tucked, the jacket will blow back and expose it if not zipped. If zipped, and the pistol is in a well fittign holster, you can get away with only the jacket covering it, but it doesn't feel concealed enough for me.
Smith357
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When the Luftmiester faring is on I keep under the snap on velcro pouch in the hollow of the faring. If not I wear a strong side hip holster covered by my leather. If I'm riding naked, ( temperature above 95) it goes in the Krauser saddle bag.
I carry in my tankbag, which leaves the bike whenever i do (man purse). I dont like on-body carry since I have seen guys get hurt by cell phones etc. kept in jacket pockets when crashing, id hate to see how much my pistol would hurt when pressed into my rib cage. Its a fairly minor concern, but I can get it out of the bag faster than I can unzip my jacket anyways. Besides I can draw with my left hand from the bag in case I want to pretend im an extra in a Mad Max movie.
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I have no problem carrying (Sig P229) in a DeSantis OWB at the 4:30 position. I generally wear the button-up shirts with the sleeves cut off that I get from the local HD dealer in one size larger than I would normally wear. These are made to be worn untucked. In the summer I wear these shirts by themselves and in the winter I wear them as overshirts over a t-shirt. I never have any problem keeping them concealed.
Working Man
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Same as I do most of the other times. Sorta a cross draw down the back of
the pants. With colder weather, a leather and underarm holster will do it.
ID_shooting
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P3AT in strong-side front pocket like I do every day. Little guns for little bikes I guess
Yeah I can't quite wrap my mind around that one, no matter WHO he was...
Although, one of my shooting buddies (who has some nice toys) came over one day, and he and I, along with both my boys, and one of their friends headed out back (I have 10 acres) for some serious shooting fun...We were out there quite while(probably 600-700 rounds total), but when we came back up to the house my across-the-street neighbor was waiting for me. He was concerned because his kids had been out playing, he made them go inside while we were shooting. (We were W-A-Y out in the woods, shooting in a different direction, against a backstop of several feet of logs and earth. At least a 1/4 mile from his house)
But I gotta say he had guts, 'cause when we walked out (I was actually on my ATV, which was carrying ammo and such), we were each carrying at least 2 long guns and at least one pistol, including:
Semi-Auto Thompson
Folding Stock Chinese AK
SKS-M w/ 40 rounder sticking out
Coupla 9mm Carbines
PG only shotgun
a few boltguns
a MAC 9/11 (with fake can)
.357 and .44 Automags
.44 Mag "Dirty Harry" S & W
Plus a few I've forgotten....Probably looked like we were ready to start WWIII
Might be friendly of you to invite your neighbor to shoot with you so he can see where you are and that you're being safe. That will not only hopefully reassure him that his kids are ok, but possibly even get him to join in the fun.
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my goldwing (78 gl1000) has a locking glovebox. the thing that looks like the gas tank is fake and the real gas tank is under the seat. thats part of the trick to a well ballanced bike. all the weight is down low and you can corner great on a wing.
many motorcycle jackets have a small pocket just inside the left side. a small gun fits in that easy.
many motorcycle jackets have a small pocket just inside the left side. a small gun fits in that easy.
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