Well you have a complete novice here.
I have inherited an 05 Fatboy due to my brothers sudden death last July. He had always wanted a Harley and finally bit the bullet a couple of years back. He loved his ride second to his son and his missus came third. I was never into riding but got the bug after seeing Steve go off with his mates. I decided to join them but had to get my license first so took some lessons in preperation for sitting my test. My ride with Steve never eventuated as he passed away before I had the chance.
In September last year it happened and the following weekend our mate Graham picked me up and gave me a lift out to Steves place where his bike was.
I was nervous as hell as the only Harley I had ever been on was back in the 90's and around a mates paddock.
That first ride got me; I was infected. It was also full of guilt, I was riding and loving something that was not mine, it was by best mates. I would swap it back in the blink of an eye. That ride had some sad moments but it felt as though part of him was there. Now every ride has a solemn note to it but I feel he'd want it on the road rather than sitting in a shed gathering dust. I now ride when I can with whoever I can.
Thats why I'm here, albeit for a reason I would rather not have; no offence.
welcome to the forum
Finally worked out how to load photo's. My inherited ride.
Melville WA, just out of Fremantle
Sad to read of your loss mate, but they say,from sumthin bad,sometimes some good can come along. Im sure he would be honoured to have you aboard his stallion!
Nice lookin fatty to . Enjoy tha forums, but b warned, its a nuthouse!!
Welcome
Welcome Ruddle hope you enjoy the forums.
G'day Ruddles
Hey Ruddles.
Be proud, not guilty, of the fatty. Sounds like your bro was.
Happy riding.
hey ruddle, i know, what your going thru, i lost my oldest brother, 40 years ago this may. and, i've lost a dozen or more schoolmates, before and after my bro., causes being, vietnam, bike & car crash's, and now, getting old. seems like yesterday, when i bought that 50 panhead for $250.- when i was 19. time really does fly by, enjoy it while you can. enjoy the fatboy, it's yours now, be safe,boston jim, new member yesterday. www.fatzusa.com
Thanks Boston. Where you?
HEY RUDDLE, SORRY FOR THE DELAY IN RESPONDING. MY NAME IS BOSTON JIM, I LIVE JUST OUTSIDE BOSTON,MA.USA. WE SELL 3 DIFFERENT MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS, ALL ACROSS THE USA. I'VE BEEN TO THE LACONIA BIKE RALLY EVERY YEAR SINCE 1969, IT'S 2 HOURS NORTH OF ME. WE HAVE 2 HARLEY'S; 1986 1ST YEAR EVO SPORTSTER & A 1999 EVO SOFTAIL CUSTOM, THAT I RODE TO HARLEY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY IN MILWAUKEE, WITH AMERICAN IRON MAGAZINE. BE SAFE,BOSTON JIM, WWW.FATZUSA.COM
Ruddle, your brother is smiling down on you watching and keeping you safe man. Enjoy the gift, and think of the good times you had!!
Jim, I spent some time in Cape Cod as a young man. Working at an Italian restaurant, partying with the locals, and generally having a blast. Got to meet the Celtics. Kevin McHale, Bill Walton, Larry Bird. Great part of the world I must say, very friendly natives..
