tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814514724514228543.post7474214206136911002..comments2023-05-12T10:20:56.089+01:00Comments on Gorgeous Biker Chick: Smokey Child's trip across the water.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814514724514228543.post-27426665089557871212010-11-19T20:27:31.642+00:002010-11-19T20:27:31.642+00:00After re-reading the report...not all USA riders a...After re-reading the report...not all USA riders are un-safety conscious. For years now in California a helmet has been required. I don't agree with the law, but wore helmets in the "ol days" most of the time anyways.Most people I see out here are dressed for the occasion, while riding. The sport riders seem to be very fashion conscious with gear matching their "rockets". HD and other cruiser riders looking tough in black leather. Scooter folks...well, I'd hate to see the abrasions that would be incurred kissing the tarmac in a skirt or shorts, and no gloves. The worst riding exhibitions seemed to be age related out here. (Yes, I did a few wheelies and broadslides in my time....try to save those for the dirt these days). Some day I'd like to visit the east coast again. Haven't seen New York since the World's Fair 64-65. Hairy LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814514724514228543.post-19074930456372488032010-11-18T16:09:31.909+00:002010-11-18T16:09:31.909+00:00Thanks Smokey for a great report
It's fantast...Thanks Smokey for a great report<br /><br />It's fantastic that so many old brit bikes are still being used as daily transport across the pond. Something I'm very much in favour of.<br /><br />Graham BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814514724514228543.post-8678634577636877742010-11-18T02:13:12.782+00:002010-11-18T02:13:12.782+00:00Riding a motorcycle in New York City? Can't be...Riding a motorcycle in New York City? Can't be enjoyable. I don't like driving a car there. Upstate New York is the place to ride.(north of Albany) Lake George,The Adirondack Mountians. I have a question.How do New York City riders compare to an urban area in the UK??rbobby572https://www.blogger.com/profile/00722554202819036214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814514724514228543.post-65165386533939403642010-11-17T17:25:58.110+00:002010-11-17T17:25:58.110+00:00What an excellent insight into the way of things a...What an excellent insight into the way of things across the pond. Some surprises! The weather must be great for getting out on the bike though!Geordie J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814514724514228543.post-88761266162975935472010-11-17T02:24:50.571+00:002010-11-17T02:24:50.571+00:00I can attest to what Smokey Child says, there is a...I can attest to what Smokey Child says, there is a big difference between the UK and the US when it comes to riding on bikes. <br /><br />On my trip home back in Sep/Oct, I saw only one British bike on the road and that was an Enfield, probably from India.<br /><br />I see more Brit bikes here even in this place full of of HDs and crotch rockets.Bodgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133345035141418538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814514724514228543.post-17553570255939412592010-11-16T23:35:18.258+00:002010-11-16T23:35:18.258+00:00Interesting to read a report on the other coast of...Interesting to read a report on the other coast of the "States".Good to hear lot's of British bike's in museums and out and about.I got my first pillion ride on the back of an old pre-unit Triumph,in Massachusetts-about 1960. Loved British bikes ever since. Interestingly, been seeing more bikes with quieter exhaust systems out here. Every now and then someone roars by with open exhausts.Errr...what's that about my Commando's "mufflers"...?<br />Hairy LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com