Motorcycle Travel Series by @velimir 'A Bike With an A' (Part #222)
A bike with an "A"
I've just finished my espresso at the workshop and I'm having a chat with Bojan, who is telling me about an electronic device enabling muffler noise control on a push of a button. Weird, eh? There are so many expensive gadgets that we're not aware of...
Let's take a closer look at this motorcycle. Harley-Davidson has a vast amount of models and they change over the years, not to mention the number of possible customizations. Yours truly's best guess is that this might a Sportster with modified handlebars but he is likely to be wrong. I usually write it down but this morning it slipped my mind. Please be free to let me know if I'm wrong.
Low hanging luggage on a cruiser is always a nice sight. Compared it with high-seat travel bikes and their sturdy square aluminium 'refrigerator' boxes, usually covered with stickers if the bike has been places, this is a just too cool way to ride long distances. I am only comparing from my own aesthetic perspective. Guys riding those bikes have their own perspective, which is just as valid.
These ornaments always look good on a big bike. They follow the 'spooky' idea originally invented long back in the day. This bike doesn't have enough of them to be "in style" but we can accept the low-key vibe.
Not sure I'm too keen on this front light. It is small and just not looking good enough. I also doubt that it covers the road well if streets are not lit well. This needs an immediate replacement in a form of a customized, much cooler one. Maybe a triple setup. Well, if the bike was mine... :-)
Controls are simple and this fits well for a medium size cruiser.
The mufflers are standard make but awesome enough as they are. Packing deep low sound just as intended by original creators of this nice engine. Maybe that noise control device gets installed on this bike. Not sure, though.
Same thing with the gas tank. It is appealing but a standard model. Let's be fully aware that this bike came in for a customization job, it's not on its way out. I will try to come by when finished and we'll compare the results. It'll be interesting to see it the changes.
We come to the big 'A'. Anarchy, of course. A symbol of freedom from the bonds of state and the system. This one is likely inspired by Sons Of Anarchy, a TV show that I already wrote about. I'd never put that on my bike. Simply because I don't believe that the road to freedom lies in buying a cruiser and sticking things to it. It is more a display of owners point of view, an ego if you like if anything. Freedom lies in your mind, the only place where one is bound to find it if searching long enough. No stickers can replace it.
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ive found many good reasons for motorbike commuting, and serously im going to start creating a strong bike culture, my cousin will rather get on his bike to work rather using his car, hes been doing this for a long time and so he looks healthy and fit
It is the best believe me. You are on a good track ;)
Hope you find what you are looking for.
Have a nice travel
Wow, the bike looks sophisticated, please do share when it's finished. I'd love to see how it finally turned out.
Commuting is easier and more fun with bike, It seems a lot of people suffer a mental block when it comes to honestly considering motorcycles as viable everyday transportation, but the fact is, they make a lot of sense.
If you live in one of the majority of places in the world that allow lane splitting, riding a motorcycle means you will get to work sooner and with less frustration. If you don't live in one of those places, you should be writing your representatives and throwing eggs at ABATE members in an effort to get things changed. But there's still plenty of advantage to getting to work on two wheels @velimir keep on riding your bike, All the pictures are attractive it's good and I'm also happy to read 'A Bike With an A' (Part #222)....... Nice effort
I will live my dream through your blog. I am a family guy and I drive alot for work. But I am inexperience in riding motorcycles. I would love one for the heavy LA traffic, to lane split during congestion. To keep myself alive long enough to support my family, I have refrain from buying a bike. Be safe. A grandpa of mine once said "Drive a little slower...live a little longer." Steem on!
Big A has made the difference. And the story starts with some surprises and slowly came to an end which was A.
The bike is super cool. Although I don't know much about bikes but reading your blogs I have a bit knowledge now and with the passage of time I'm sure I will give my honest feed back specially in technical point of view. Anyways nice share @velimir, keep it up and stay blessed!
Your motorcycle series is wonderful. The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike... you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it's true.The connection to place, to the land, the wind, the sun, stars, the moon... it sounds romantic, but it's true - the visceral experience of motion, of moving through time on some amazing machine - a few cars touch on it, but not too many compared to motorcycles. I always felt that any motorcycle journey was special. Thanks for sharing this amezing series with us. Belessing to you man @velimir
Hi @velimir, i really enjoy your Motorcycle Travel Series.
Harley Davidson is one of my fav.
and you know that whenever you feel tired you do not need a therapist if you own a motorcycle, just drop the gear and disappear. zooom zooom zooom.... :)
and i really love to ride my motorcycle.
you know the most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike. i really like the way of your photography .....
waiting your next chapter.
stay bless and keep smile ..... :)
I'm not a HD guy, but I think this is a Dyna. I think Sportsters have their belt on the RH side. Pretty fair chance of me being wrong,
Headlights like that irritate me. There is a really cool replacement lamp that is all led and lensed that adds a considerable bit of light to the road, but not many HD riders choose it because "It doesn't look right".
I'm really interested to see where this custom goes. I'm not a fan of the motorcycle, but I am a fan of the art some shops put out.
Thanks for another great link in the chain.
an interesting noise control device for the silencer. I think this is actual to do in quiet residential areas. Although each biker himself chooses his style and what noise silencer. Some people like it when a motorcycle makes a loud and bassy roar, but there are those who like the sporty and not loud style.
Looks beautiful "ghost" style. It looks brutal and definitely adds "harshness".
Have a nice day @velimir
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