The HOG is landed II

So if your reading this I can only assume that your hoping to see a runway with bacon in full taxi mode. Now that I think about it I would definitely post pictures of that nature if I had them however I do not. What you instead find before you is the culmination of thirteen years of rumination regarding the desire to own an American legend. I'm not a motorcycle guy I'm a Harley guy. For me motorcycles began to exist when I was introduced to HD. Roaring about on two wheels is not something I gravitated to by nature as I am very timid and like to be kept safe and sound at all times. OOPS did that slip out?! At any rate I have harbored an intent to own an American big twin since I first got aquainted with them in college. Alas events transpired to keep me from paying much attention until recently when Mrs. Dan'l and I moved to Stanwood. Here there are roads that wind around lakes, through tulip fields and over mountains all just waiting for a rider to discover. There's also a next door neighbor who rolls his Road King out on sunny days and motors off into the distance looking very pleased with things in general. This has been a source of much consternation as the closest thing I had to roll out on a nice sunny day was my 20hp Craftsman mower. NO LONGER shall I endure this torture! Besides it was a great deal...

For those who care tech follows:
2001 Harley Davidson FXDWG (Dyna Wide Glide)
88" twin cam (1450cc) V Twin
five speed HD trans
jet kit
Vance Hines pipes

Immiediate plans call for crash bars, saddle bags and a detachable windshield as well as the gear for Mrs Dan'l and I so we can safely enjoy our time in the saddle.


Advanced plans call for a new Mikuni carb as I have already grown tired of the popping on deceleration. So if you hear the unmistakable rumble of a big twin in your drive not to worry! It's just me (or maybe Ron Snow).

Lets get this party started!

So I gave this a little thought before diving in... Wasn't to sure about introducing myself to everybody on the net you see. I'm a member of several forums but there I hide behind a screen name and up until recently there weren't any pictures. However if finding your way here is as difficult as it seems to be nobodies gonna see it anyhow! However I digress. My understanding is that this a place for you to mount your own soap box and spew forth opinions, embarrass your friends with compromising pictures and so forth. Rest assured I will no doubt do all of the above when opportunities arise BUT, I also think maybe people who care to do so can get a little better acquainted with me than might otherwise be possible. You see I'm not real talkative preferring to remain out of the limelight, in the shadows if you will and sometimes I get the feeling people just don't know what to think. Here's a clue think SIMPLE. No pretense, no ulterior motives, what you see/ hear is what you get. I like to make other people happy but when they refuse to be I don't let it bother me. I have two speeds; ALL/NOTHING. I try to modulate but it's like trying to coast a dragster thru the Safeway parking lot. Frustrating, loud, a little dangerous (for everybody else). For instance here is a picture of my recent relaxing weekend in Pueblo West CO

Get the picture? Three days, 1000 plus rounds, 15 gals of gatorade and water, two minor elbow dings, crazy sunburn patterns and one broken gun... GOOD TIMES!!

More on this later...

The HOG is landed...

Just getting this fired up. Check back for news!