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[Uncle Eckley]

How is there no motorcycle thread here?

I took delivery of my new 2023 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty on Saturday. First time I've ridden in twenty years and I'm having a blast with this thing.

Post your bikes and talk about them!

 

[skullbiker]

All I got is my HD FXE Superglide, brand new in 1978. Upgrade to 93 ci stroker in 1991.

I lied, I have others, old HD Ironhead Sportsters. Years 66, 68, and 75.

 

[Uncle Eckley]

I rode sportbikes in my younger days. This is a different ride for sure, but much more appropriate for me now. I'm still missing the pegs a lot when I leave a stop, but getting better at remembering they're out in front of me now.

Part of the reason I chose this bike is that the subframe supporting the rear fender is bolted on, not a cast-in part of the frame. This way I can avoid hacking off the frame if I want to remove the fender - AND I can put it back. Super cool. The weight savings.. *drool*

 

[CaneDog]

Awesome bike, Unc.!

I rode sportbikes in my younger days. This is a different ride for sure, but much more appropriate for me now. I'm still missing the pegs a lot when I leave a stop, but getting better at remembering they're out in front of me now.

That seating position would definitely take some getting used to when maneuvering in traffic.

 

[Uncle Eckley]

From face-first to feet-first.

 

[Tinkerbelle]

that's a beauty Eck

 

[Uncle Eckley]

Thanks!

 

[Tinkerbelle]

I'll dig out a pic of Mr Tinks' bike

 

[Nulle]

And I'll find pics of ours

 

[HellfireFarm]

How is there no pic of mine in my photos folder?

Guess I'll have to grab one. Maybe one of my son's while I'm at it.

Looks like a nice ride, but I think that's a bit too "relaxed" (too far back) for me.

 

[Nulle]

Here we go:

1980 Honda CBX 1000

And 1973 Harley Davidson Shovelhead 1200/74"

 

[Uncle Eckley]

Wow, that Honda looks perfect!

 

[Nulle]

The photos of the CBX were taken not too long after my hubby got a paint job as a gíft from his boss for his 35-year jubilee.

 

[Uncle Eckley]

I took my bike out today for something like my fifth ride since I got it. Rode a hundred miles and lost my license plate somewhere along the way.

Scraped the pegs twice on left hand turns. It scared the living shit out of me both times. You can only lean this thing over about 35°.

 

[CaneDog]

I took my bike out for something like my fifth ride today. Rode a hundred miles and lost my license plate somewhere along the way.

Scraped the pegs twice on left hand turns. It scared the living shit out of me both times. You can only lean this thing over about 35°.

Haha. Nothing like hitting that peg in the middle of a turn to wake you up. You must be too used to dragging that knee.

Bummer about the plate, but great that you're getting out on the bike. Plenty of great riding weather soon.

 

[Uncle Eckley]

Bummer about the plate, but great that you're getting out on the bike. Plenty of great riding weather soon.

The worst thing about it is now I can't ride until I get a replacement and there's nice weather coming up.

Maybe I'll take the bike apart a bit while I wait and get the measurements I need. I'm working on a rear fender delete.

 

[Uncle Eckley]

Hey hey, the dealer sent me a temporary tag! I'll be back on the road tomorrow.