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• GaryTJ replied to a topic in the forum New Members:

  July 7, 2016

  Newbie from W WA

  Welcome Carol. There are lots of groups in the area, some bike specific and some not. Just get out and introduce yourself. Also, there are a lot of meetup groups in the seattle area.  (meetup.com and search motorcycles) I am sure you will...  moreWelcome Carol. There are lots of groups in the area, some bike specific and some not. Just get out and introduce yourself. Also, there are a lot of meetup groups in the seattle area.  (meetup.com and search motorcycles) I am sure you will something you like.   GaryTJ Lynnwood, Wa  
• GaryTJ replied to a topic in the forum The Meeting Place:

  July 8, 2014

  female learning to ride by herself

  so here it goes. Got the bike up and going and well the boyfriend is no longer in the picture (left way before the bike was ready). So took it out on the side roads -- nervous as can be (found out that isn't cool on handleing the bike so had to keep...  moreso here it goes. Got the bike up and going and well the boyfriend is no longer in the picture (left way before the bike was ready). So took it out on the side roads -- nervous as can be (found out that isn't cool on handleing the bike so had to keep telling myself to relax -- helped until got into s bit of traffic). A person I met took me to the school to practice and was totally different and more relaxed. Problem is I don't have that opportunity very often so it's on my own basically. YES I will be doing the riders safety course WHEN I can afford to but right now out of the picture. So how did you learn on your own and not be so scared of everything?!?!  less
• GaryTJ replied to a topic in the forum Off Topic:

  March 26, 2013

  The Bond between you and your pet

  Dudley my cat's day usually consist of running through the house like a herd of Horses, sleeping on top of his cat tree, or playing with his cat nip ball, but yesterday was a different day for the both of us. I woke up yesterday sick as hell with a...  moreDudley my cat's day usually consist of running through the house like a herd of Horses, sleeping on top of his cat tree, or playing with his cat nip ball, but yesterday was a different day for the both of us. I woke up yesterday sick as hell with a bug of some sort, and couldn't get off the couch all day. After about 2 hours on the couch I noticed Dudley would either lay on a foot stool right next to the couch, get on the back of the couch, or then every once in a while he would jump up on me to see if I was still alive I guess, but Dudley NEVER left my side all day long. As crazy as it sounds my little buddy seemed to be concerned about me, and just would not leave my side. How do animals know these things, about the people they spend time around. Maybe if humans could maintain this kind of bond there would be less divorces, and a better quality of life for us all. Just wondering Night Dragon  less
• GaryTJ replied to a topic in the forum Off Topic:

  March 20, 2013

  The Dragon has rode the Dragon

  What a rush to ride this 11 miles of Mountain road with 318 curves with 18 inch Apes......WOW. Enjoy the pic's
• GaryTJ replied to a topic in the forum Lady Bikers:

  March 20, 2013

  Too big for a newbie?

   With my bf's encouragement I bought a Honda Shadow VT1100 a few weeks ago.  This was BEFORE I even got my endorsement, before I ever rode a bike at all.  Michael has been riding forever and owns a VT1100 as well.  Knowing what I...  more With my bf's encouragement I bought a Honda Shadow VT1100 a few weeks ago.  This was BEFORE I even got my endorsement, before I ever rode a bike at all.  Michael has been riding forever and owns a VT1100 as well.  Knowing what I know now I probably would've gone for a 750 but that ship has sailed and I got what I got. Now I'm taking the big leap from the bike I learned to ride on (Kawasaki 250) to my 1100.  We're planning on going out and practicing on parking lots starting tomorrow and continuing until I'm comfortable enough to get on the road.  From there I'll probably take another rider's course that will help me fine-tune some things.  Michael (the bf) thinks I'll get it in no time.  I feel like it's a bit of a challenge, but do-able. Still, just like taking the MSP I'm a bit nervous, wondering if I'm taking on too much.  So----my question is do any of you ride a larger bike and what were your...    less
• GaryTJ posted a topic in the forum In Our Prayers:

  January 26, 2013

  R.I.P. Fishy

  Sad to hear about Fishwitch...      Ride a million miles in heaven girl! http://www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-us/2012/Experience/Pages/SydTribute.aspx /> I have only talked her on the forums, but she was a great lady.
• GaryTJ replied to a topic in the forum Off Topic:

  October 30, 2012

  To speed or not to speed that is the question

  I was wondering just how many of  you out there ride faster then the speed limits? I have a couple of friends that ride 10 to 15 miles an hr faster then the speed limit, if its 75 they'll drive 90, if it's 70 they will do 85. Me personally...  moreI was wondering just how many of  you out there ride faster then the speed limits? I have a couple of friends that ride 10 to 15 miles an hr faster then the speed limit, if its 75 they'll drive 90, if it's 70 they will do 85. Me personally I will ride at the speed limit, my philoshy is get there safely no matter what time you get to your destination. But this friends must just the speed or they have a death wish. Personally I've fallen once and don't want to do it again( as you can read on my profile). With this in mind what is the norm out there ?  less
• GaryTJ replied to a topic in the forum Off Topic:

  October 25, 2012

  Dream Run

   What is your dream run? I have 2 that I would like to do, 1) The national Rally of the Catholic Crossbearers in Cleveland,Ohio, 2) of course Sturgis! Anyone else has any dream runs you would like to share?