Ride The Old Iron
Classic Harley MotorcyclesDiscuss Ride The Old Iron in the Motorcycles forums; I don't currently own any kickstarters, but I certainly have a soft spot for them. Do include many of them in future publications. If life goes my way, I can ...
I don't currently own any kickstarters, but I certainly have a soft spot for them. Do include many of them in future publications. If life goes my way, I can envision my garage holding 4 or 5 kickstarters in the next ten years.
Kickstarters are great, but for all you young guns out there learn how to kick the proper way because crutches can be a real pain in the ass! Also do yourself a favor and wear a kidney belt when riding rigid. Those of you who ride rigids know exactly what i'm talking about.
Hmmm, urban legends,,, hard kickbacks and kidney belts...
Even when my 120" kicks back, once every blue moon, it's no big thing, but it did break a Jims kicker shaft once...
Rigid frames don't HAVE to mean no rear suspension. The factory gave us pogo seats, which in my opinion is more comfortable on the road than new Harleys.
We try to keep an editorial balance in every issue by including a generous cross-section of styles (chopper, bobber, high/low $, etc.). And Classic American Iron is a regular feature; that said, if you've got some old iron that you're proud of (and think might be suitable for AIM) send us some pix and a few words for consideration...That's how most of our Readers Rides end up in print. And don't forget, AIM publisher Buzz Kanter and AIM Editor Chris Maida are out at events year round looking for interesting cycles.
I prefer rigids, which Blackie tells clearly by its appearance, and I am a old hardliner who´s keeping up traditions alive. BTW Buzz..., have Blackie been published in tha magazine yet? And how can I reach you?
My '80 wide glide still has its original 4 speed with kick and the electric start as backup. I prefer the look of a bike with a kicker but I am starting to want a little better suspension as I get older. Some of the new built bobber looking bikes are damn sweet and I am probably going to build one within a year or two. As my bros all buy new off the showroom floor, I find myself wanting a much older look and feel from what I ride.
Rigids are lighter and more predictable in handling than bikes with rear suspension. The biggest problems with rigids is the harse ride if you use a modern seat. I prefer a rigid frame with sprung saddle (pogo seat, like my Panhead, Knucklehead and Chief) which gives you the best of both worlds.
Love the old school have two old kickers 59 sporty and a 66 shovel. And yes I know what sportster knee is, kick starting is getting to be a lost art and ya gotta have a feel for your machine. You old guys know what I mean. As for old verses new I bought the 06 superglide to see for myself. Well in my humble opinion if ya want to wrench to ride stay old, Or for the new ya just push the button and go. As for me I'll do both. And the rag is great good mix on bikes and articles.
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