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I know I’ll get ribbed for naming my 2021 FLHR Road King. But today is the first day I’ve been able to ride other than picking up the bike from the H-D dealership. We were gone the months of January and February, and I had taken the bike to the H-D dealer in late December for the mods. Took a few pictures at a pull-off by a state lot near a set of Indian Mounds, near a local park, and getting gas. Quick story…
Rode Elroy out to Sturgis and back last Summer. Bucket list trip. While there I spent a few hours at a saloon a block from Main Street to just watch the motorcycles come into town. I’m 73, a child of the 60s, back when Harleys were referred to “dressers” or “74s.” And have loved the “old school” look forever. Decided I’d really love having a Road King Classic on the modern frame, engine, and technology…so I did. Over the two months gone did the conversion and rode today with a big, *#^@ eating grin! Love this motorcycle…
I call mine Meg, which is short for Megalodon since it's a 2021, grey, "shark nose!" My other bike I call Red because, well... it's red! No shame in naming your ride. My wife has a name too!!! Bahaha.
I know I’ll get ribbed for naming my 2021 FLHR Road King. But today is the first day I’ve been able to ride other than picking up the bike from the H-D dealership. We were gone the months of January and February, and I had taken the bike to the H-D dealer in late December for the mods. Took a few pictures at a pull-off by a state lot near a set of Indian Mounds, near a local park, and getting gas. Quick story…
Rode Elroy out to Sturgis and back last Summer. Bucket list trip. While there I spent a few hours at a saloon a block from Main Street to just watch the motorcycles come into town. I’m 73, a child of the 60s, back when Harleys were referred to “dressers” or “74s.” And have loved the “old school” look forever. Decided I’d really love having a Road King Classic on the modern frame, engine, and technology…so I did. Over the two months gone did the conversion and rode today with a big, *#^@ eating grin! Love this motorcycle…
So. Is this your first Harley in 73 years? None owned in between? Congratulations and welcome to the world of HD. Ride safe.
Gotta say, I never understood the bike naming thing At least in-as-much as to refer to it by that proper name every single time you mention it, as if it were a living being, like that dude that calls his bike Reaper in Every. Single. Post. Instead of just saying "the bike" or "my bike" or "the Harley", etc..
I had a truck I called Ol' Blue, So there is that...
'splain it to me fellas! I can get on board...I may just need a little help
Gotta say, I never understood the bike naming thing At least in-as-much as to refer to it by that proper name every single time you mention it, as if it were a living being, like that dude that calls his bike Reaper in Every. Single. Post. Instead of just saying "the bike" or "my bike" or "the Harley", etc..
I had a truck I called Ol' Blue, So there is that...
'splain it to me fellas! I can get on board...I may just need a little help
OP, your machine looks super clean, congrats sir!
My excuse for naming is that I have more than one. Saying "the bike" no longer immediately confirms which one I'm talking about. For me it was that simple. I'm sure others have different reasons.
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Elroy…
At least in-as-much as to refer to it by that proper name every single time you mention it, as if it were a living being, like that dude that calls his bike Reaper in Every. Single. Post. Instead of just saying "the bike" or "my bike" or "the Harley", etc..
