Kudos to the PGR. Amazing reaction from returning soldiers! Thanks to all the PGR.

 

I saw this cover with the Big Red One 1st I.D. patch at the recent Newark Museum show in NJ. I was wearing my Harley jacket with the 1st I.D. and PAG patch honoring my cuz KIA Balad, Iraq in '10 with the Ist I.D. on a special security detail. I had never seen this cover,as I'm in my 40s, and my knees buckled a bit for the long tradition of the Big Red One going back to both WW2 and WW1.

Respect. Honor. Courage.

 

This one very moving too...

(Riding tip: will NEVER forget almost getting flattened by a speeding Garbage Truck (like crazed speeding as only a NY NJ CT truck driver could do!) I was slowly and carefully driving thru Newark's cultural district following the well laid out signs for the museum and this exhibit on my Harley... and was in middle lane as didn't know if going L or R off main road. Saw the R sign and put blinker on and started to ease, and I mean OUT OF NOWHERE.... a fully loaded massive industrial waste truck came barreling up in right lane doing like 60 in a 30mph urban zone, OMFGosh am I glad that I backed down following the biker's mantra: "NEVER EVER CHANGE LANES UNLESS YOU'RE SURE !' Ironic part is, the darned right turn was to flow Museum traffic around 270 degrees and back a block to go thru an intersection instead of just making a left turn from main road !!! Could have been killed going on some urban planner's stupid roundabout detour! I may get GPS soon, even tho I don't really dig GPS on a bike. :-) )

Semper Paratus. Semper Vigilant. Semper Fi. RIDE SAFE. Come Home !

 

The Big Red One is the oldest Division in the Army. Has a long and proud history.

 

Good thread, needs some attention again...

 

Greetings,
This is my first post as a Forum member. I found the Forum mostly to learn about the Tri Glides.

My reasons for looking to the Harley are:

1. My wife and are will retire in the next few years and we love to ride. I need something that will safely go long distances without worry of dropping a two wheel ride with her on back.

2. I want to ride more often with the Patriot Guard once retired. (Looking for made in America).

I have been a PG member for a while but my job has been too demanding to be able to attend more than one ride so far.

What I noticed is that most in the PG and VFW riders has been they are 99% on Harley.

I’ve begun to feel like a foreign made bike might be considered disrespectful?

I am currently riding a Honda Goldwing.

I am not a Veteran. My number was not called during the lottery draft. I would really like to know from the Veterans here if non-American made bikes in a ride to honor Veterans is disappointing for them to see.

On a side note I’m a little disappointed to learn the Tri Glide has Japanese made front forks and wiring systems made in China. (I don’t have a thing against Japan or the Japanese people).

Of course I have trouble with China’s communism. But I have nothing against the people.

I have zero problems with these parts on the Harley if our war heroes don’t have a problem with it.

What are your thoughts Veterans? I would really appreciate your replies.

Regards,

Brian

 

What you ride is of no concern to the Patriot Guard. First mission I was on was led by a lady on a Hondamatic. It's all about respect to fallen service people.

 

Brian,
I agree totally with RedOregon ! There are quite a few that don't even have a motorcycle & still make the Missions.
If you look further into Harley, the whole bike has China parts on it. I don't like that either, but for the most part they seem to last well. The harley has very few U.S. made parts. Like everyone else they go to the lowest bidder. The Harley is just mostly assembled in the U.S.A.
If you would look for the Tri Glide & Freewheeler forum you can ask more people that are actually riding the Tri Glide, & get some great information.
Ride Safe
Sloufoot

 

Just want to say that PGR was at a friends funeral in Nevada, and kept WBR from being an issue for the family. I wasn't riding at the time, I was with the family. The men and women of PGR helped console the family, while shielding them from the protesters. They also kept me from doing something stupid. My friend was dead and WBR decided to make a scene.

Hurt more that he was gay, but only the family knew (thanks to DADT), and WBR was waving their signs. PGR is a great group, and hopefully now that I am back on 2 wheels I will be able to support them if the need arises.

 

I've done far too many missions and at the same time not enough.