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Posted by Pilgrim
- March 06, 2018, 08:16:56 AMKeep both if possible...if not, do you ride close to home, short trips, etc. keep the 800 not saying it won't go far and do it good, its just easier for frequent short trips. If you ride long and want more comfort..especially with that nice seat and backrest, and that is a comfortable looking pair, keep 1500. They are both nice.
Posted by Abby
- March 06, 2018, 06:33:20 AMWOW! Bike looks great. What a deal!
Posted by greenbarn
- February 25, 2018, 09:54:41 AMThat's so very sad, I'm sorry to hear it. My condolences again for your family, and his family.
Posted by OR Seedman
- February 25, 2018, 08:02:52 AMthank you greenbarn...I appreciate the thoughts. IF he had been wearing any kind of head protection, he most likely would have survived with minor injuries...it was a blow to the upper forehead that caused his death....he only had very minor injuries outside of that....lesson to all.....
Posted by greenbarn
- February 24, 2018, 12:06:23 PMOR, I'm getting caught up on the forum after being off a while, and realized I had not read this post before. So sorry to hear of you cousin's passing. My condolences to you and your wife.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 08, 2018, 19:04:47 PM 
Some people can not understand my liking to ride alone. There are times I enjoy group riding, and there is some people I really enjoy riding with. But the relaxing, peaceful experience I get from riding alone is really nice. I have seen some fantastic country in both the US and Canada. I have such really good memories of the places and the people I have met. I also have had a few close calls along the way. But these I try not to dwell on because then I would start to think about not riding, and I really enjoy my riding......
Posted by Troll
- January 08, 2018, 17:01:58 PMMotorcycling and precision target shooting. Both require complete control
Posted by kw-retrorider
- January 08, 2018, 03:37:17 AMExactly! There are few things that provide the solitude and therapy that riding does. The only other thing I know is sailing.
So on the bike, it's you, the wind and the road....when sailing, it's you the wind and being on the water
It's all good.
Posted by OR Seedman
- January 07, 2018, 14:14:37 PMI appreciate the thoughts.....riding is therapy for me....so I never worry about whether or not I am going to make it back home....those thoughts just never enter my mind....if they did or ever start, then it would be time to stop....can't constantly worry about things you can't control...life is too short and I enjoy the freedom of being on a bike too much...
Posted by kw-retrorider
- January 07, 2018, 08:47:04 AMSeedman: My condolences on your cousin.
The risk is what the risk is to ride. At 61, and having just survived my first ever motorcycle accident, with only physical therapy ahead, you simply can't think about it too hard. You either ride or you don't. There are other things that can get you besides riding.
Although I had no control over what happened and the other side has already admitted fault, but your second point, I was properly dressed (multiple layers of clothes and outside with leather, including helmet. It was only a 3/4, but I was thrown from the machine and there were scratches on the side of the helmet...so they took a cat scan that night in the ER. Scratches are not deep, but probably would be missing an ear if it was a half helmet.
Have since been back on the road before this cold snap, and the replacement Drifter is due to arrive today (although I am rebuilding my 2002). To support another member on this forum who recently said he was going to keep buying up Drifters because of the fit and finish....Could not pass up a good deal on a low mileage and very clean 800.
So ride on brother. My wife of 31 years (who used to ride with me) worries but understands.
Again, sorry for your loss.
Posted by OR Seedman
- January 07, 2018, 07:20:12 AMAmen, brother. Oh, btw, he WAS NOT WEARING A HELMET. I have lived and ridden in Phoenix, and I can tell you that is one place that I would NEVER RIDE WITHOUT ONE! I guess he got a little complacent about it. My daughter's fiancee is a firefighter/EMT and he has seen his share of motorcycle accidents plus he has ridden a lot in the past. He and I are in complete agreement that helmets save lives; even half-helmets are better than nothing, especially when hitting the back/top of your head as happens in most accidents. I know that in some areas it is a personal choice, not the law, but to me there really is no choice....
Anyway, my wife says I can keep both if I want.....plus she knows I am a cautious and skilled rider, so for now I am just looking forward to better riding weather to get the 1500 out some more.
Posted by mittico68
- January 07, 2018, 04:50:15 AMSeedman, sorry to hear about the cousin.
As Ratman said, we all make choices and, I'll add, each choice leads to unknown consequences: maybe it's a question of luck or maybe it's up to your smartness, I dunno; but I'm glad that we just don't know our expiration date.
So, let's live every and each day as a gift from heaven! 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 06, 2018, 22:34:10 PMGet that app so if you have an accident it will notify her.....and she can track where your riding.........
Posted by OR Seedman
- January 06, 2018, 17:13:07 PMwell...I flat out asked her if she wanted me to get rid of them...she said it is my choice to ride, but she worries about me every time I go out....I can live with that if she can...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 06, 2018, 16:10:19 PMSo sad about the cousin, my ex had been scared by someone when she was young while out riding and she did not trust or like bikes. My dad also never understood my love for riding from an early age. Then after I joined the military he said "whatever" .......so we all have life choices to make. I am going to keep both 800's for now, no desire for a 1500 yet, but that could change. If and when I win the big lottery I'll start a Drifter collection in ernest........