[TheForge] OT-Harleys

Mon Feb 23 19:23:00 2004

You're correct, Ries, most Harley dudes (and metric cruiser dudes) do =
putt along in groups and are like a moving road block.  Partly to enjoy =
the ride (i.e., scenery), but also to be 'cool' (i.e., to be seen).  =
Someone once said motorcycling is in large measure theater; hence the =
costume, both on the rider and the bike.  I like to think there's a =
connection between blacksmithing and Harleys ... you know, Harleys are =
known as American Iron.  Of course, this could also apply to Indian =
(which has died again), Victory, Big Dog, Red Horse, et al, which are =
USA-made.  Incidentally, on a recent episode of American Chopper, they =
had a blacksmith (sorry, I missed his name) who forged a piece for their =
POW/MIA theme bike.  It was a primary belt drive guard, which was later =
chromed (yikes) for use on the bike.  Cool, though.  And, Ries, you can =
get that Harley for your 50th birthday and go riding with the pack ... =
:-)
David Hufford

-----Original Message-----
From: Ries Niemi [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 3:44 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [TheForge] OT-Harleys

I like motorcycles- Really. And I think Harleys are cool. I would=20
probably have one- in fact, many years ago I wanted one, and I made a=20
deal with my wife that I could get one for my 40th birthday.=20
Unfortunately, 40 has come and gone, and I still have so many other=20
vices which cost money that I havent been able to bring myself to start=20
a new one.