Motorcycle Mike

We have sat on a few spiders but have not rode any. We find them uncomfortable and Shirley has a hard time mounting and dismounting them. We're both very comfortable on the RSV so I think we're going to stick with it. The part about doing it before we have to is where I'm at now. The knees are still in fair shape and not causing any real problems but I know the day is comming that I wont be able to hold such a large, heavy bike up. Plus I'm still working and can afford it better now than after I retire in 1 year 23 days

Looking forward to seeing ya'll again. Thanks for all the info guys. As far as a trike making the wife want to ride more, Thats not a problem. I NEVER have to ask if she wants to ride, she's all ways asking where we're riding this week, not if we're riding. We may ride over to Coach Rice trikes in Loganville Friday and find out exact cost. Definatly wont pull the trigger untill this winter tho.

Thanks Owen, She does love them and I'm sure losing them in the conversion would kill the deal.

Thanks for the link Woody. Not looking good for the IR but I'm trying. We locked in for Asheville tho. OK, sounds like there is a breaking in period so to speak. Still a little hesitant to spend that much money on some thing I'm not sure I'll like. On anothe note, I have Carbon one's passenger arm rest on the bike. Can I keep them with the Hannigan set up?

Thanks, but a long way to go before I even know if a trike is for me.

Thanks Brian. I know for certain Hanigans are much improved over the home made one I rode. Hanigan offers an electric reverse for the RSV. I just dont know if I'd be happy with the ride/handling of a trike. Would like to try one out before investing.

As the knees slowly but surely sucumb to aurther I see me turning the RSV into a trike. The only trike I've rode was a home made job back in the late 70s. It sucked. Would love to try a Hanigan before investing. Anybody know where I can ride one in the north Ga. area before investing $16000+ to have my bike converted?

I've been pulling an Aluma trailer for the last 10 years. The only change it's made in my riding is breaking. I give myself a little more space between me and vehicles and break a little earlier going into curves. If I'm not carefull, I forget it's back there. Scraped my boards many times without issue while pulling. The only thing I can think of that would cause any issues would be your tounge weight.

Ooops, Yea, Stevie.

Search for their first album simply titled "Fleetwood Mac" Some refer to it as Peter Greens Fleetwood Mac. Much more blues oriented. I never much cared for them after Grace Slick joined the band.

Steppenwolfs "Majic carpet ride"

I carry the drinking water in my cup holder, Shirley carries a squirt bottle full of water in hers and keeps us both sprayed down. Staying hydrated and wet makes just about any temp bearable.

Here in Ga. if I waited for less than 30% chance of rain to ride, I may as well sell the bikes. With the heat and humidity here in Ga. a shower is often a welcome refresher.

Anything off the Allman Brothers "Live At Fillmore East" album.

I was beginning to think I'd killed the thread with my solution. Glad it worked for you. Cant get any cheaper and if you do it just right.................uhhh, never mind.

"Anybody got a "poor man's" (read: cheap bugger's) solution to this (has to be) common problem?" I just make sure I get the boys adjusted before we go. It may not look very "proper" in public places, but a man's gota do what a mans gota do. Shirley used to fuss at me, now she just laughs.

My first V-4 was an 84 Magna. Great bikes. Wish I still had mine.

Yea Woody, reservations are made. As you know tho, were not campers so we're staying at the quality inn just up the road.

I NEVER go into 5th gear unless I'm running AT LEAST 60mph. Usualy 65+. The engine just seems happier.

Shirley does it all the time.

I agree with Don. You can stand on carbonone's armrest

Good for you Randy. I know the feeling well. My son rides with me fairly regular. We just did a little 300 mile mountain ride yesterday. I have a grandson from one of our daughters that rides with us on occasion. Looking forward to many more. Good times for sure.

TV put me to sleep. Dont care whats on it.

Hitachi makes one of the best sliding miter saws. Good job.

Wouldn't that make it a Washington apple? "Real" Vidalia onions can only be grown in Vidaila Ga. If you grow them anywhere else, their just a sweet onion. Uhhh, I mean Washington potato.