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The #Harley image is that of rebels and gearheads, but the Harley reality is old rich guys who like that image. #motorcycle
#motorcycle #harley
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Neil E. Hodges
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True gearheads would get an actual vintage motorcycle instead of a new Harley.

Got a hand massage from @clover to soothe my sore hands after a long day on the #motorcycle . :)
#motorcycle @clover
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Ended up at the front of a sportbike group from Skykomish to Monroe. The guy behind me gave me a fist bump while we were all stopped at the first stoplight in Monroe.

Felt pretty validating. #motorcycle

#motorcycle

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Neil E. Hodges
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It's nice finally finding people supportive of my #motorcycle hobby. Most of the people close to me don't like that I have the hobby. :(
#motorcycle
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ArnoWI 🇧🇪
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I have only a few friends who ride but don't know anyone who actually dislikes it luckily. That would cause some serious friction.

Some photos from Mount Rainier now that I actually have service. #motorcycle
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I really wish #Honda sold the CB1300SF in the US. :( #motorcycle
#motorcycle #honda

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I would drive a side by side as my main car if it were legal to do so. #motorcycle
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This looks like a lot of fun. #motorcycle #moped (Photo source)
#motorcycle #moped

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Xavier
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@Homoevolutis0
I have a similar one in green as a project bike. I should get it out of the corner it’s sitting in and put it in a space where I can finally get around to tinkering with it.
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I was walking home yesterday along one of the major arterials (A) yesterday when I heard an ambulance siren also headed along arterial A toward where it has an intersection with arterial B. It waited at the intersection for a moment, then I heard a loud #Harley blasting down arterial B and saw it zip across the intersection at high speed.

This is another reason why I don't want to be associated with Harley culture. #motorcycle

#motorcycle #harley
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Neil E. Hodges
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I live across the street from both a fire station and a hospital and probably hate emergency vehicle sirens more than most people, but I still think that was selfish, reckless, and downright stupid.
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redj 18
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I now live a few block away from the hospital and the fire station
In the midle of the night: I ear almost nothing!!
Thanks!

Really glad I got a #Kawasaki #Ninja 1000SX instead of a Ninja 650. #motorcycle
#motorcycle #kawasaki #Ninja
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Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺
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The 1000SX is a great bike, and still on my (extremely long) list of potential bikes to buy in the future. 😁

Compared to the Ninja 650, I like that the 1000SX has matching hard panniers and cruise control. It's a shame that the Ninja 650 missed out on those because I probably don't need the extra power of a 1000 cc bike.

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#motorcycle #honda #GoldWing
#motorcycle #honda #goldwing

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The clatter of the valve train is nice. :) #motorcycle
#motorcycle
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Kind of weird how both of these are #Kawasaki Z125s. #motorcycle
#motorcycle #kawasaki
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Matthew Miller :donor:
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I love the look of fenderless Kawasakis. I have a green Z400 as a commuter (ironically I bought it just before COVID hit, and now I'm 100% remote 😅) and I'm surprised how close that Z125 matches the style

I honestly would rather ride a #motorcycle than a #bicycle on a rural highway at this point. Being a sitting duck is no fun, and I learned that the hard way while cycling on such highways over the years. :(
#motorcycle #bicycle

Riding a #motorcycle is dangerous, but all these drunk Harley riders are blowing the crash and death statistics way out of proportion. >:(
#motorcycle
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Adam Hunt
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Hmmm drinking and motorcycling sounds like a short term hobby to me.

New 2024 Triumph Daytona 660 Spied: 7 Things You Need To Know!

#motorcycle #Triumph

#motorcycle #triumph
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Neil E. Hodges
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If I were getting a bike in the segment, I'd probably still go for the Street Triple.

One of our neighbors got a #Yamaha MT-09. It makes quite the sound in our parking garage! :) #motorcycle
#motorcycle #yamaha
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#Corbin time. 😎 #motorcycle
#motorcycle #Corbin
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Dirt bike training! #motorcycle
#motorcycle
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Neil E. Hodges
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This experience has made me realize that one thing I really like about #motorcycle riding is how it forces me to conquer my fear and anxiety rather than giving into them like how other parts of my life want me to. :)
#motorcycle
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RiekeP
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In October I‘m going to participate in a motocross training for beginners which makes me really anxious when I think about it 😅 Usually I want to achieve that I move out of my comfort zone without becoming too nervous 😎 No idea if it also helps in everyday life

Hondas might be "boring" to some, but breakdowns are a kind of surprise I don't need! #motorcycle
#motorcycle
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Neil E. Hodges
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On several of my longer #motorcycle rides, I've seen groups of Harleys pulled over on the side of the highway/freeway where nobody would voluntarily stop. I can only imagine something bad happened. :(
#motorcycle
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How do folks feel about the CBR650R? (It has a 648cc inline-4, unlike other 650cc sportbikes.) #Honda #motorcycle 🏍️

My legs are too long for someing as committed as a ZX-6R, and I'm guessing that would also apply to a CBR600RR. :(

#motorcycle #honda
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😍 #Honda #motorcycle
#motorcycle #honda

Just ordered a new #motorcycle #saddle with @clover's help. Her help is important because she'll be riding as my passenger. :)

https://mcseat.com/ZQXNq

Corbin Motorcycle Seats

Custom Motorcycle Seat Configurator
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#motorcycle #saddle @clover
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Stopped by my local dealer to test ride a #Triumph #StreetTriple today. Not only was the engine super easy to work with, the ergonomics were great for the street! The riding position was somewhat sporty without being too committed. #motorcycle (1, 2, 3)
#motorcycle #triumph #StreetTriple

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Neil E. Hodges
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I was surprised at how light the bike was. I really enjoyed how nimble it felt! 👍

Motorcycle Riders: You're Using the Wrong RPM

#motorcycle #FortNine

#motorcycle #fortnine
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Dazzling Urbanite
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not in my town. They rev up enough that I can hear them from the freeway… at least a mile away.
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Who remembers back when Japanese #motorcycle companies were trying to get into the high-output V-twin space that has been dominated by the Italian companies?
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What a birthday weekend! I got to test ride a ZX-6R at a Kawasaki vendor day at the Cycle Barn in Marysville, then have a fun ride out to the Leavenworth area. Unfortunately, I got separated from @clover due to a fiery car crash on US 2 and had to spend a night alone in Gold Bar. The next day, I met up with her at the lovely cabin we rented and we had a chill time in the central Cascades, which wrapped up with listening to rain the morning before we returned home. #motorcycle

The dog survived the crash, by the way.

#motorcycle @clover
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I think @clover should get a Metric cruiser. #motorcycle
#motorcycle @clover

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Parked my bike on a dirt slope, but didn't put it in gear when I thought I did so it fell over. Frame sliders kept damage to almost nothing! :/ #motorcycle
#motorcycle
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Neil E. Hodges
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The only damage I could see was a dirty scuff on the very bottom of the main side fairing.

If I ever end up going full-on "touring dad", I'd probably try to find a #Honda ST1300. #motorcycle
#motorcycle #honda
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Ⓜ3️⃣3️⃣ 🌌
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those big GTs looks great and handle relatively well ☺️👍

Just finished a #Kawasaki demo day ride on a ZX-6R. It's definitely not street ergonomics! #motorcycle
#motorcycle #kawasaki
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Neil E. Hodges
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There were multiple refrigerators full of Monster energy drinks there. They definitely know their audience!
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How do folks feel about scramblers? #motorcycle
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Ⓜ3️⃣3️⃣ 🌌
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scramblers a awesome, probably my next bike when I'm too old for an adventure bike
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Stu Watts
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Love them! My next bike will be a Triumph Scrambler :)
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How Suzuki made the craziest motorcycle ever

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Wynoochee Lake really is far out there! (More photos to come later.) #motorcycle
#motorcycle

Pretty sure there's a person here in north #Seattle who has an electric conversion of an old #Honda CBR. When I see them go by, all I hear is a nearly silent electrical whirr and the sound of the chain. #motorcycle
#motorcycle #Seattle #honda

Dirtbikes and related #motorcycle riding in the '70s and '80s sound like a real wild time!
#motorcycle

I saw a Honda Rune going down the road while out on my ride today. #motorcycle
#motorcycle
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Rodrigo Mesa
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I have never seen one in the wild.
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Neil E. Hodges
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I thought I'd also never see one in person.

I also saw a Honda NM4 in person a few weeks back, which is another rarity.

My Ninja 1000SX apparently does 0-60 MPH in 3 seconds. >:) #motorcycle
#motorcycle

Just got back from a nice little car #camping trip at the Riffe Lake Campground with @clover . We had a great time, but we'll definitely come more prepared next time we go camping. Also, we'll choose accommodations less cramped than the back of our RAV4! (More photos to come later.) #motorcycle
#motorcycle #camping @clover

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garland
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oh man, it’s been a decade or two since I’ve been to Scaleburgers. Glad to see they’re still going.

The #Honda CTX1300's fairing kind of reminds me of what Harley's doing with its big touring bikes these days, though with a somewhat different shape. #motorcycle (1, 2)
#motorcycle #honda
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