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Post by ungabunga on Oct 19, 2016 22:12:01 GMT -5
Howdy folks. It's been a few days, but I've got a new vlog. Still working on the audio quality a bit, but getting there. On Monday I went to get scope mounts put on my squirrel gun, stopped in at a Harley shop and got some nice footage of Autumn in northern Lancaster County.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 21, 2016 0:46:46 GMT -5
Enjoyable post!
I really like your video posts because they make me feel like "I'm the rider"... Good job. Have another bone!
Now, since I'm a well-seasoned Harley guy, I must agree with you about the Sportster. It's been around since about 1957 or so. The original was pretty much an OHV street version of the "45" flathead flat-track racer. Always clean and sharp, with good handling. But for me, the brake and shift pedals are on the "wrong sides"... LOL!
Today, if you still like the Sportster, you should also check out the new Indian Scout. More MODERN than the Sportster with liquid-cooling, yet more OLD-SCHOOL with 1930's cosmetics. Pretty slick.
Right now, I'm more than happy with a scooter. I'd really not be happy going back to clutch n' gears, foot brake, and weight-lifter girth... But if I could, and had the bucks, I'd have to try a new Indian Chief. They are everything I've always like about Harleys, and more. But sort of like a limousine on 2-wheels. A real handful!
I think that scoot you ride during your vids is mighty nice. Runs stronger than most 150's for sure!
Ride safe, and keep on filming!
Leo in Texas
PS: Don't let one of those squirrels run out in your path and get even with you for making his kin into Redneck stew!
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Post by ungabunga on Oct 21, 2016 15:56:31 GMT -5
Ooh, yes, I'm a big fan of the Scout Leo. Yknow...if it's not raining tomorrow, maybe I could see about getting a ride on one at the local Indian dealer.
My trouble is, I have no garage to keep it in. Once I get to the point I can do it, I plan to get a storage unit to use as a little bike shop. Then a scout or sportster would fit well into my collection.
As for my scooter, I do love my Honda PCX. It's an amazing machine. I still can't believe I can get it past 70 on the highway. It just trucks along.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 21, 2016 21:58:26 GMT -5
Ooh, yes, I'm a big fan of the Scout Leo. Yknow...if it's not raining tomorrow, maybe I could see about getting a ride on one at the local Indian dealer. My trouble is, I have no garage to keep it in. Once I get to the point I can do it, I plan to get a storage unit to use as a little bike shop. Then a scout or sportster would fit well into my collection. As for my scooter, I do love my Honda PCX. It's an amazing machine. I still can't believe I can get it past 70 on the highway. It just trucks along.
I understand about no garage! Yeah, same here... I do have a really primitive car-port, but after cable-locking the scoot to a pillar, I cover the old mouse with a regular nylon motorcycle cover, then, with a "tent" made by simply folding a heavy-duty silver tarp in half and stapling the ends closed. Tucking the cable-lock underneath even keeps it clean...The nylon protects the scoot from scratching up by the tarp. It keeps the scoot dry and clean, and the silver tarp sort of just "disappears" to passers-by. It also makes a protected, warm, dry "off-the-cold-concrete" shelter for local feral-cats... Yeah, I have a soft spot for my neglected furry pals... I don't mind 'em living on the mouse's floorboards. Huddled together under the tarp in the winter, it's mighty comfy... And, in seven years of their "kitty apartment" they've never clawed up the seat, or "soiled" the scoot... LOL! A folded heavy tarp like this really protects the bike from rain, dirt and even hail. It takes a few extra minutes to uncover and recover after riding, but it's a good alternative when no garage is available.
Those new Indians ARE the bomb... The Scout is really in a class of its own, but in the same genre as the Sportster. Of course, you might guess I'm more attuned to the big Chief... Leather, skirted-fenders, old-school lights (including the lighted Indian face on the fender...) and just begging for wide-whites, fringe, colored running-lights all over and sparkling with pre-war glass reflectors all over... Maybe a fox-tail or two off the bars... That's the old geezer in me, all over... LOL!I've always liked Victory bikes (they "torque" like a Hog and rev like a Japanese bike) and the new Indians are no exception! Seems they took the time to design from scratch (both the Chief and Scout motors are NEW and unique to the brand!) and test until they got it right with a million-miles of road-tests before putting them on the market. Smart! As for your Honda scoot... That IS a 150 I isn't it? And it actually does most everything my old 250 does! Doggone, what a great ride! There IS a reason why the "premium" 150's cost near double the price of even a "good" Chinese equivalent. Ya duz gets wha ya pays fer...  Keep up the vids so we all can ride with you. And I do hope there's a new Indian in your future!Leo in Texas |
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