new member, meadows of dan, va

dogbrain007 · 11-15-2020, 07:13 PM

hey all! been trying to figure out how to post on here for a few weeks...finally figured it out...maybe not the easiest site to navigate, maybe its me. anyways, bought my 3rd bike in my lifetime thus far over labor day weekend- a beauty: '05 vulcan classic 1600. purchased from a guy who kept it in very good condition for the past 6 years he owned it. took over 5 weeks to get it licensed and titled and registered thru dmv, thanks to the china virus. so, lost alot of possible riding time for the entire month of october even though i did some of the illegal riding stuff here and there. anyways, great bike, taking a bit of getting used to since my last bike which i had in '82 (yamaha seca 750} and rode for a few years before giving it up. got the bike itch again once more, and possibly for the last time in this lifetime! am watching videos primarily of jerry palladino aka "motorman" via his 'ride like a pro' series on youtube. does anyone else here follow his stuff? for 20+ years he taught police officers to ride, and now offers rider instruction at several locations throughout the country, including the new port richey area in florida where he teaches exclusively. anyways, am glad to have found this site- good luck to everyone, stay safe, and stop by to say hi some time! "dogbrain007"

**ringadingh** · 11-16-2020, 05:18 AM

Welcome Aboard!

**vulcanscott** · 11-16-2020, 06:47 AM

Welcome from Oklahoma ! V Scott .

**JD Hog** · 11-16-2020, 11:37 AM

Welcome to the forum from Northern California!

mbarr10 · 11-16-2020, 01:12 PM

Welcome from Minneapolis

Yes navigation of this site is different. Good people and good advice can be found here.

You may want to watch "MCRIDER" as a great supplement to watching Jerry Palladino

Ride safe

The Black Knight · 11-17-2020, 12:57 PM

Welcome from Italy!

dogbrain007 · 11-17-2020, 09:51 PM

ty ringadingh...where do u hail from, what do u ride?

dogbrain007

Sent from my LM-Q720 using Tapatalk

**smokier** · 11-18-2020, 06:33 AM

Congratulations and Welcome from Eastern Iowa.
Ride safe,
Smokier

dogbrain007 · 11-19-2020, 05:31 PM

thanks smokier...still riding this time of year? i'm hoping to get out tomorrow and maybe again on saturday. usually in december we get one or two moderate to warm days, but forget about jan thru mid-march.

Sent from my LM-Q720 using Tapatalk

miltonsain · 11-19-2020, 07:36 PM

Welcome to the forum, from NC

**smokier** · 11-21-2020, 06:29 AM

@DogBrain007, Yep, got a few miles in yesterday.
I went to high school in Floyd, my dad still lives in Wytheville, so understand your comment "but forget about jan thru mid-march."

Ride safe,
Smokier

11-15-2020, 07:13 PM	#1
dogbrain007 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 7	new member, meadows of dan, va hey all! been trying to figure out how to post on here for a few weeks...finally figured it out...maybe not the easiest site to navigate, maybe its me. anyways, bought my 3rd bike in my lifetime thus far over labor day weekend- a beauty: '05 vulcan classic 1600. purchased from a guy who kept it in very good condition for the past 6 years he owned it. took over 5 weeks to get it licensed and titled and registered thru dmv, thanks to the china virus. so, lost alot of possible riding time for the entire month of october even though i did some of the illegal riding stuff here and there. anyways, great bike, taking a bit of getting used to since my last bike which i had in '82 (yamaha seca 750} and rode for a few years before giving it up. got the bike itch again once more, and possibly for the last time in this lifetime! am watching videos primarily of jerry palladino aka "motorman" via his 'ride like a pro' series on youtube. does anyone else here follow his stuff? for 20+ years he taught police officers to ride, and now offers rider instruction at several locations throughout the country, including the new port richey area in florida where he teaches exclusively. anyways, am glad to have found this site- good luck to everyone, stay safe, and stop by to say hi some time! "dogbrain007" Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

11-16-2020, 05:18 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Welcome Aboard! __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

11-16-2020, 11:37 AM	#4
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	Welcome to the forum from Northern California! __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
	0

11-16-2020, 01:12 PM	#5
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Welcome from Minneapolis Yes navigation of this site is different. Good people and good advice can be found here. You may want to watch "MCRIDER" as a great supplement to watching Jerry Palladino Ride safe __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

11-17-2020, 12:57 PM	#6
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,019	Welcome from Italy! __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
	0

11-16-2020, 06:47 AM	#3
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	Welcome from Oklahoma ! V Scott .
	0

11-17-2020, 09:51 PM	#7
dogbrain007 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 7	ty ringadingh...where do u hail from, what do u ride? dogbrain007 Sent from my LM-Q720 using Tapatalk
	0

11-18-2020, 06:33 AM	#8
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Congratulations and Welcome from Eastern Iowa. Ride safe, Smokier
	0

11-19-2020, 05:31 PM	#9
dogbrain007 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 7	thanks smokier...still riding this time of year? i'm hoping to get out tomorrow and maybe again on saturday. usually in december we get one or two moderate to warm days, but forget about jan thru mid-march. Sent from my LM-Q720 using Tapatalk
	0

11-19-2020, 07:36 PM	#10
miltonsain Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 106	Welcome to the forum, from NC
	0

11-21-2020, 06:29 AM	#11
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	@DogBrain007, Yep, got a few miles in yesterday. I went to high school in Floyd, my dad still lives in Wytheville, so understand your comment "but forget about jan thru mid-march." Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
	0