03-03-2018, 04:42 AM
This is a great thread, as well as Ferret's recent post in the Berea's rally thread. After signing up for the upcoming Berea rally, I became apprehensive about how I would fit-in with a bunch of experienced group riders during the organized rides. I have been riding alone for more than 45 years. Two years ago, I attended a vintage motorcycle rally with my Honda CB77. I participated in that rally's first ride and which was a bad experience. At the first stop, the ride leader reprimanded me for leaving a large gap between me and the rider in front of me. I did not partake in any other rides during the rally.
When I was 21, I was riding with friends in the New York State North County, where I lived. Interesting array of bikes, A Bultaco, an Aermacchi Harley 350, and my Honda CL350. We were riding (as Nortoon said) side-to-side, and nose-to-butt. I was the second rider behind the Harley. A large dog did not like the Harley and came tearing onto the road to get him (no offense to our Italian friends). Being immediately right behind the left side or the Harley, I had no time to react and hit the dog. The next thing I remember is being in a hospital be recuperating from a cerebral concussion a day later. According to me friends, I hit and slide on my head down the pavement, and the dog immediately went to doggie heaven. (My BUCO helmet saved my life.)
That is why I will try not ride in close proximity with others.
When I was 21, I was riding with friends in the New York State North County, where I lived. Interesting array of bikes, A Bultaco, an Aermacchi Harley 350, and my Honda CL350. We were riding (as Nortoon said) side-to-side, and nose-to-butt. I was the second rider behind the Harley. A large dog did not like the Harley and came tearing onto the road to get him (no offense to our Italian friends). Being immediately right behind the left side or the Harley, I had no time to react and hit the dog. The next thing I remember is being in a hospital be recuperating from a cerebral concussion a day later. According to me friends, I hit and slide on my head down the pavement, and the dog immediately went to doggie heaven. (My BUCO helmet saved my life.)
That is why I will try not ride in close proximity with others.