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Title: Manhattan, NYC bikes
Post by: lucydad on March 30, 2015, 09:04:14 PM

All,

We spent the last five days in NYC visiting eldest daughter.  She turned 25.  Part of our visit was to the 911 Memorial, at the World Trade Center.

They had a display of interest to all who ride motorcycles:

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y495/lucydad1/911bike_plaque_march2015_zpsit55ukz6.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/lucydad1/media/911bike_plaque_march2015_zpsit55ukz6.jpg.html)

Here is the Honda:

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y495/lucydad1/911bike_march2015_zps2oilu5ja.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/lucydad1/media/911bike_march2015_zps2oilu5ja.jpg.html)

The Museum, displays and stories are beyond description.  I am glad we went, but it was emotionally wrenching.

On Saturday while near Union Square park I spotted this Manhattan Combat Riding Bike. 

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y495/lucydad1/manhattancombat_bike_march_2015_zpsztbddsvp.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/lucydad1/media/manhattancombat_bike_march_2015_zpsztbddsvp.jpg.html)

Pretty impressive and much better suited to the horrid streets, traffic, potholes and construction.

Otherwise we had a great visit, but the girls wore me out, and my ears are sore from way too many words.  Looking forward to a prime weather 3 day weekend and riding Little Goose. 

Title: Re: Manhattan, NYC bikes
Post by: guzziownr on March 31, 2015, 08:41:37 AM

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Rsovk3mweuE/VPn76JNNjQI/AAAAAAABZFQ/dSScGJBGyp4/s640/blogger-image--1951430220.jpg)

Title: Re: Manhattan, NYC bikes
Post by: Nic in Western NYS on March 31, 2015, 09:32:49 AM

One of my favorite riding memories was exploring Manhattan on a Sunday morning on my Bandit.  No traffic (by NYC standards).

Title: Re: Manhattan, NYC bikes
Post by: lucydad on March 31, 2015, 07:57:43 PM

Tried to get a good pix of top of CB750 tank with inscription, but impossible.

Manhattan driving puckers me big time just thinking about it, and on a bike...whoo...whee. ...will remember the Ducati art thingy...thanks

Title: Re: Manhattan, NYC bikes
Post by: blackcat on March 31, 2015, 09:25:33 PM

Quote from: lucydad on March 31, 2015, 07:57:43 PM

Manhattan driving puckers me big time just thinking about it, and on a bike...whoo...whee. ..

I generally enjoy it, actually find it less stressful than taking the subway.