Weo
24th February 2007, 20:51
Hi all,
I'm new to the forums. I'm originally from NW suburbs of Chicago, IL. I bought my bike as an undergrad in Minnesota, and I am currently finishing up a grad program in Milwaukee, WI. I've been to 2 Harley-fests here, last one was while I was moving into my apartment. It was kind of funny sticking a big yellow moving truck in between a line of 100 Harley's outside my apartment, which is right on Wisconsin Ave (for those of you who are familiar with the motorcycle parade route).
I bought an old used crotch-rocket (Honda CBR 600cc; first bike) while waiting for my Sportster to come in. Worst ever riding decision was to go driving for an hour on the interstate during a Minnesota blizzard with a bald tire. Lesson learned: Never believe a woman who says she only lives 5 minutes away. Most of my cross-country riding involved going from MN to IL on the crotch-rocket (couldn't let go of the old war-pony), but the Harley is my cruiser.
I've made a few personal aesthetic changes to my Sportster (raked triple trees, +6 forks, relocated sissy bar, tank lift). After 7 years, I've only had the AC (SE) and needle changed (although I'm currently looking into exhausts and setting up a rear seat). I get my speed fix from my other bike and project car, so I haven't really looked into stroker kits (which would be the next step after upgrading the exhaust).
Something I will do in the future: Take a motorcycle tour through Europe. I love traveling. I've been to other countries/continents more than I've been to other states in the U.S. Now I just need to save up so I can combine the "motorcycle" with the "international travel" part.
Cheers!!!
P.S. I can't post pics yet, but will get some up as soon as I meet the requirements of the forum.
I'm new to the forums. I'm originally from NW suburbs of Chicago, IL. I bought my bike as an undergrad in Minnesota, and I am currently finishing up a grad program in Milwaukee, WI. I've been to 2 Harley-fests here, last one was while I was moving into my apartment. It was kind of funny sticking a big yellow moving truck in between a line of 100 Harley's outside my apartment, which is right on Wisconsin Ave (for those of you who are familiar with the motorcycle parade route).
I bought an old used crotch-rocket (Honda CBR 600cc; first bike) while waiting for my Sportster to come in. Worst ever riding decision was to go driving for an hour on the interstate during a Minnesota blizzard with a bald tire. Lesson learned: Never believe a woman who says she only lives 5 minutes away. Most of my cross-country riding involved going from MN to IL on the crotch-rocket (couldn't let go of the old war-pony), but the Harley is my cruiser.
I've made a few personal aesthetic changes to my Sportster (raked triple trees, +6 forks, relocated sissy bar, tank lift). After 7 years, I've only had the AC (SE) and needle changed (although I'm currently looking into exhausts and setting up a rear seat). I get my speed fix from my other bike and project car, so I haven't really looked into stroker kits (which would be the next step after upgrading the exhaust).
Something I will do in the future: Take a motorcycle tour through Europe. I love traveling. I've been to other countries/continents more than I've been to other states in the U.S. Now I just need to save up so I can combine the "motorcycle" with the "international travel" part.
Cheers!!!
P.S. I can't post pics yet, but will get some up as soon as I meet the requirements of the forum.