A (Motorcycling) Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

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Recently we posted what makes a perfect motorcycle, and gave examples of our favorite bikes. But we didn’t talk about “Motorcycling”.

I have a select few photos that represent what I like about “motorcycling”, both as a special motorcycling experience and for me the karma of motorcycling. I have included one of these photos here, and would be very interested in seeing examples from you.

(Basic Motorcycle Travel 101)

18 Replies to “A (Motorcycling) Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words”

  1. Wish I had a picture for this, but this is what I think we have expressed in our comments. Let me know where I’m wrong or what I’ve left out. Cheers…

    Motorcycling. There are two contradictory themes essential to motorcycling, “camaraderie” and “solitude”. Although these seem contradictory, we know they are not. We value the visual appeal of motorcycles that are well styled and purposeful; traditional styling for roadsters is unanimous. Each of us adds our particular pleasure to the theme, such as “day rides”, “making a bike our own”, “exploratory travel”, and even “nostalgia” . Underlying these are the feel and smell of the air and sometimes the sound of the exhaust. And of course, the freedom that only a motorcycle can impart.
    Add wings and beer and you’ve got it made!

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    This picture reminds me of the fun and camaraderie we enjoyed on the trips we made together. This was only my second or third trip to Bike Week and I was still awed by the number of different motorcycles gathered in Daytona Beach. On the trip up there I ran the Beemer over a railroad track crossing that was exposed by a gap in the asphalt next to the rails. I didn’t discover until I got back home that I had made the entire trip with a bent front rim where the wheel had free-falled on the rail. Lucky I didn’t have a blowout!

    2. I apologize for the small pic below and the lack of comment. As I experiment trying to post images, I am screwing up. I don’t know why the XR1200 pic is so small and I only posted it to accompany the other H-D’s. Jim I think I can find your pic in the library and thanks again for setting up Four Riders. We’ll all get it figured out eventually.

  4. Looking for pictures that capture the joy of riding, the heighten senses, and the connection between rider, motorcycle, and environment. Then there’s the solitude (even if you’re with companions).


  5. Making it your own… The XL883 was my first comprehensive makeover of a stock machine. Suspension, engine, gearing, and appearance bits were all added to the Sportster. I remember being very happy with the result – the modifications gave the XL a dose of extra character and made it my machine. The exhaust note from the Kerker pipes was really nice, thought it sounded like a World War 2 radial engine fighter on a carrier deck – so the motorcycle got named “Grumman”.

      1. I think it’s two K 75s. If you look closely at the rear wheels, the light reflection on the transmission looks identical. Also I can see only one exhaust pipe on each bike.
        Nice catch though! I’ve looked at the picture several times and never noticed the background. That’s my old Simpson helmet too!

        1. I thought I saw the boxer cylinder sticking out on the right side of the bike nearest the car, but I now notice that the signal lights seem mounted too high for a boxer(?).

    1. Good One, more than a picture of a motorcycle, it expresses what you like about “motorcycling”, good karma…!
      We also have wings every weekend, usually on Saturday.

  7. LaBelle and Chocolate pie at Flora & Ella’s, and I particular remember the smell of oranges riding up to Daytona; good rides, great camaraderie. The spinoff memories and feeling projected are special in certain photos. Do you have pics that represent “to you” memorial experiences and karma in your motorcycling history?

  8. Great picture. Wish I had some photos of rides to LaBelle; the nice roads, the smell of the orange orchards, and good food and conversation at the cafe (think it’s now called the “Two Peas Cafe”) made for pleasant days on a motorcycle.

  9. No it is from an earlier trip to Daytona that I did solo. It was my first long ride on the RD. I did the round trip and then loaded the RD in my pickup and came back to Daytona with Vicki where we road it double seeing the sights, great memories. Look forward to seeing your photo(s).

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