wrenchjohns
XS650 Addict
My riding is primarily on the HD Road King Classic. This bike was purchased for roadtrips, local trips hold little interest. That being said, under 40 miles trips do often happen on the XS1 now that the restore is nearing completion. The King is the same chassis as the Ultra's and feels far and away a more safe and secure than the XS. As to the view that "rice grinder" drivers may be less than proper, well any trip around Washington DC shows clear that metric riders ride like IDIOTS. On the King, at speed, I witnessed some fool rocking around, I backed off and moved 2 lanes right not wanting to be part of this fools crash. and at 85 mph this IDIOT brought the bike onto one wheel and rode it. I've seen other fools laying down and doing push-ups on the bars. NO, I WILL NOT wave to the "rice grinder" idiots as I don't want to distract the rider from whatever stupid antics may be forthcoming. The rest of the story; the XS1 was originally purchased in the early 1970's and at that time was the only dependable bike among those owned by myself or my friends. Back then we planned to do a cross country roadtrip, it never happened. I now ride without a crowd, all I need is the mrs. on the back and if she isn't there, it's an even quieter ride. Where else can you better commune with nature, communicate with the Most High and experience the wonders of this great nation. About Victory and Indian, I went to the dealer on the XS, walked in, the sales crew said sit on anything and walked out to check out the XS. The Indian Chief Vintage is absolutely beautiful and I couldn't even check out the other bikes . When I left, the XS was angry about my cheating and took 3 kicks to start. john