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2009 Bikers On Parade Gainesville, Florida- pic heavy-

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Dave_89_VMAX, Nov 27, 2009.

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    This was the "Last Ride" of what has been the largest Veterans motorcycle parade. Started in 2001 after the 9-11 attack to honor those 1st responders and military who serve our country. Last year over 1700 bikes!!

    Every type of scoot was represented as you will see in some of the pics attached. I was paired up with a scooter!! I wish I had a pic of that!! I lost him the first time I burned the tire for a group of kids!!! :mrgreen: I was a little worried till I got a thumbs up from the motorcycle cop at the intersection holding traffic :lol:

    Bill and I spoke of making this ride together and since I couldn't make the aviation ride nothing was going to stop me from making this run!

    Here a "few" of the pics I took.... I even found some XJ/XSers

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    Those custom dog glasses are the best.

    On the huge yellow trike, how are the shocks held in place?
     
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    Great pictures!I think I saw just about all of my dream bikes. My dad has URAL(the black one the sidecar) but his is army green.
     
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    Good post - got to stay informed.
     
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    Thanks for sharing! You had some good pics of some great bikes. It was a good cause too.

    Makes me want to move further south though, there's no way I'd be on mine right now. I need 4wd just to get out of my driveway these days! :cry:

    mikeg
     
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    Anybody down there own a helmet???? Maybe some safety gear?

    Thanks for the pics.

    Loren
     
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    Yeh, you see some crazy stuff here. This was in Ocala, only a few miles from me!! 8O

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKVFSAg1d2g

    A lot of "weekend warriors" and "Rolex Riders" many of them don't value their beaners or bodies. You see people shirtless, shorts and sandels durring the summer, I guess with the heat they figure the road is softer!

    Me and my family, we gear up!! Santa is bringing new textile jackets with armor and riding boots for all!! Yeh Santa! :D
     
    Dave_89_VMAX, Dec 16, 2009
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    Go santa!


    my parents called me the other day, they were christmas shopping and they said we're not getting motorcycle stuff, they asked if i need shoes, "no, im wearing shoes right now" clothes? "no, Im wearing clothes right now" what do you want then? "motorcycle stuff".... we'll see.


    and that harley that the girl is driving, is that a street fighter? because it actually looks like it could maneuver and handle... weird
     
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    schooter "harley that the girl is driving, is that a street fighter? because it actually looks like it could maneuver and handle... weird"

    I liked that bike too, but what got me the most was the faux pony tail coming out the back of her helmet!!!
     
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