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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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I have had many "PICTURE POSTCARD"moments in the 20 years. That is what it is all about! I hope for another every time I "GET THE MOTOR RUNNING". Thanks for the post.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Truer words were never spoken. During the time I was recovering from my accident, every time I heard a bike go roaring by my house, it hurt deep down somewehre inside. But now all is right again - I'm riding.


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That's why the quote "If I have to explain then you would not understand" make sense to some of us.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Sometimes when I'm stopped at a light I say to myself, "Self, in a few more seconds you are going to be riding again". Then the light finally changes. Nirvana!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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Thirty years of euphoria for me!! It's the best thing going ... You either get it or you don't!!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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One of the guys I work/ride with says, After a stressful day, Sometimes it takes half a tank, just to clear his head. Try explaining that to a non rider!!!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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I had one of those this spring while riding in Big Bend National park. I was cruising down some road listing to REO "Time for Me to Fly" and stairing straight ahead at some shear cliff on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. I was thinking to myself "it doesn't get any better than this". I long for many more of those days in my future. T.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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Remember the old saying "flying low to the ground"? That is exactly what I feel when I'm in the zone on my MC.

Literally like I'm floating a foot above the ground. Well...anyway that's what I felt the last time someone putEcstasy in my Glucosomine bottle

Seriously...I totally get you.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 07:28 AM
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Happens to me when the bike is running just right,,,weather and temps are perfect, traffic light...BIKERS ZEN MOMENT!!!
 
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Happens to me when the bike is running just right,,,weather and temps are perfect, traffic light...BIKERS ZEN MOMENT!!!

Ditto on the Zen...


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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Sometimes I just marvel at the beauty of the moment and I thank God I am alive and ride a Harley.
 
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