New Member-Gaston county
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:50 amHello, my name is Ken and I'm addicted to motorcycles.
I've been riding around these parts for about 20 years, 35 years overall. I heard about the site from Tom Blocker, so I thought I'd drop a note to introduce myself. I ride a few Aprilias these days, street and track, but I've owned ST rigs most of the past 20 years. I had a 2003 FJR with 140K miles until it was murdered on NC 80 by a cage in 2012. I'm looking to get back into ST in 2015 with a used FJR or GS1200. We likely know a lot of the same riders in our circles, so connecting should be easy.
I live in Stanley on Blacksnake rd. I moved there from Charlotte in 2006 after riding that road one day while searching for homes in Gaston county. I thought " this wouldn't be a bad road to ride everyday". I also have a cabin in the mtns near Burnsville so I know those local roads very well. I have a lot of vacation to use for riding. Unlike many of you (I've heard) that are retired, I'm still hitting the clock everyday, but I do sneak out on weekday rides fairly often. A typical day for me would be 350-400 miles door to door if I do a day trip. 8:00 am-6:00 pm though I am flexible. I can meet riders in route, but prefer to avoid Lincolnton altogether if I can.
I also have a NoMar tire changer at the house if anyone would rather change their own tires instead of spending $$$ at a shop. Just stop by with advance notice and we'll hook you up! I don't charge friends, jsu bring clean wheels and lend a hand.
Safe riding!
Ken Moore
I've been riding around these parts for about 20 years, 35 years overall. I heard about the site from Tom Blocker, so I thought I'd drop a note to introduce myself. I ride a few Aprilias these days, street and track, but I've owned ST rigs most of the past 20 years. I had a 2003 FJR with 140K miles until it was murdered on NC 80 by a cage in 2012. I'm looking to get back into ST in 2015 with a used FJR or GS1200. We likely know a lot of the same riders in our circles, so connecting should be easy.
I live in Stanley on Blacksnake rd. I moved there from Charlotte in 2006 after riding that road one day while searching for homes in Gaston county. I thought " this wouldn't be a bad road to ride everyday". I also have a cabin in the mtns near Burnsville so I know those local roads very well. I have a lot of vacation to use for riding. Unlike many of you (I've heard) that are retired, I'm still hitting the clock everyday, but I do sneak out on weekday rides fairly often. A typical day for me would be 350-400 miles door to door if I do a day trip. 8:00 am-6:00 pm though I am flexible. I can meet riders in route, but prefer to avoid Lincolnton altogether if I can.
I also have a NoMar tire changer at the house if anyone would rather change their own tires instead of spending $$$ at a shop. Just stop by with advance notice and we'll hook you up! I don't charge friends, jsu bring clean wheels and lend a hand.
Safe riding!
Ken Moore
Of course, our riding habits have absolutely no bearing on this.
