I have really enjoyed the Bike discussion on the TMRA 2,DFW thread. Bill started it out that way, from his post about Texas Law stuff. I have enjoyed this feller, by the name of Ruppster. He and Bill, Brian,wakko, and a couple others are keeping it Bike related.in my opinion. It did go left,, and then right, and east and west, a few times, but mainly its about us motorcyclist. (that's Great.) I like the comparison of metrics to Harleys. being dicussed! Deep down, I think all Riders, admire those ole Harleys. I look back, and think, ''wonder why I never bought a HD?’’ I've rode about 6 Yamas and 6 Honders. &Currently, Riding a 750 03 Shadow. I have really decorated it, thru Whitney. & I like it when a regular person, thinks it's a Harley. But if they observe me and my Honey, they'll see all kinds of Honda emblems, and TShirts with Texar Honda on em'. I'm definately proud of being a Honda Owner. Yesterday, we went on a Shadow Bike ride, so to speak. My daughter on her own 600, Randy on his 750, Carol, on her 600, her husband riding his 1100, and me and honey on ours. We've got that one ole SONnLaw that we'll let ride his Harley with us, now and then. We rode up to Beavers Bend, by Broken Bow, Okla. I am mainly a weekend rider. always have been. I ride during the week, around the area, to go eat, to go here and there. I hate to say it, but I probably qualify as a soCalled Welfare Rider. I really like wearing the leather, dooRags, and always a black Tshirt. Something about wearing black! My honey doooo look good in her black stuff. I like the outLaw biker look. I have worn the same Levi's, day in and day out, on a weeks' trip. (smile, they really get loose/stiff, but/and comfy). I am a cold weather rider. Yesterday, riding back from Broken Bow, & down to Dekalb,tx, we rode thru a blast of Hot, furnace type air. Seems as soon as we crossed the Red, it was like 10 degrees hot'er.It was extremely enduring. I had rather, ride, with all the leather on, and try to stay warm, than the opposite. (bjayOFNeTexas)