Advice: I am seriously considering buy a Harley Davidson

[antipodean]

The Bonang Highway:

[NTA]

The high country in summer is also great. Might be a bit far from Brissy though?

[antipodean]

Worth the travel.

[Crazy Horse]

@NTA Where is the highcountry?

[Crazy Horse]

@antipodean Bonang Highway runs between NSW and Vic?

[antipodean]

Highcountry is Victoria. It's to the West of the Bonang over the range.

Bonang is mainly in Victoria. You turn off at Bombala to Delegate and then it runs into Orbost in SouthEast Victoria.

[NTA]

Snowy mountains from NSW through South thru Victoria

[raznomore]

@Crazy-Horse no i didn't unfortunately. Finances took a hit this year so had to put it on the back burner.

[booboo]

@Crazy-Horse said in Advice: I am seriously considering buy a Harley Davidson:

@raznomore did you end up getting a bike?

6 months ago I jumped back into the saddle after 15 years on the sideline and I am loving every minute of it. I can’t believe I left it so long to get back on. Mrs Crazy Horse is a convert and we get away as often as we can.

As I clock up the miles around South East Queensland and Northern NSW the memories flood back. The way you can go from breathing in the aromas of blossoming flowers to holding your breath as you try not to inhale roadkill. The pure joy of being at one with the bike gliding through twisties. The intense concentration when you get in the zone. The constant wrist pain and the body stiffness after hours in the seat. The cold beer after a hard days ride. The easy conversation you always seem to strike up with other bikers.

After six months riding my Blackbird I traded her in two days ago for a more comfortable bike. The sore wrists and the stiff suspension got to me in the end. It is funny how one can become so attached. There was almost a tear in my eye as I dismounted from her the final time. I felt guilt as I parked her next to my new ride. I said goodbye and thanked her for a wonderful six months. I didn’t look back as I rode away on my new flame.

I always felt the Blackbird was a little disappointed in me. It always seemed like she was begging me to ride her harder. Hopefully she will go to a new home with a rider who will give her what she desires...

You did happen to write 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' did you?

[Crazy Horse]

@booboo I had never heard of that book until two days ago. Now you are the third person to mention it to me since then!

[Crazy Horse]

@raznomore bugger. Hopefully you will get to buy one sooner or later. Bikes are fantastic.

[antipodean]

Got another bike; BMW Dakar for unsealed road touring.