Airzona noob checking in

[VictorLouis]

Neighbor! I live near the main VA Hospital, and you likely know where that is. I am also on two -wheels, sometimes. However, your ride would leave mine in the dust in a split-second. That wheelgun will grow on you.

 

[The Gila Bender]

Welcome from Scottsdale!. Nelson Ford has done his magic on quite a few of my S&W's, including my 686-4's. He really gets excited when I bring in a prewar or transitional long action .44. Welcome!

 

[robrossk]

Welcome from Missouri

 

[upcountry]

Welcome from Oracle!

 

[whataboutbob]

Welcome from sunny Florida. Neat safe. holy **** are those hayabusas fast. I was rolling along when one came up besides me and we both hit it and he left me like nothing and I wasn't on a slouch

 

[Rodan]

Welcome, knucklehead! If I didn't know better, I'd think you were stalking me around the internet...

 

[OLDSTER]

Hi from North Dakota

 

[PALADIN85020]

Welcome to the forum. You can learn a lot here. I live in the Phoenix area also, and Nelson Ford is a good friend who has outstanding knowledge and ability in working on S&W revolvers and 1911 pistols. I never hesitate in recommending him to others. He's a fun guy to talk with and never lacks for a firm opinion on just about anything!

John

 

[scottcolbath]

Welcome, knucklehead! If I didn't know better, I'd think you were stalking me around the internet...

Dude!! How the hell are you? I guess I'm not surprised to see you here. Did you guys get snow overnight?

S.C.

 

[SVT28]

Dang it, the bug bit someone else, another new S&W collector in Arizona.

Just kidding, welcome to the the club and forum. There's a lot of us here in the desert and high country. Nice pics, we like pics.

Shoot straight
SVT28

 

[lihpster]

Welcome from Oregon!
Knew a guy who had a Hyabusa. He was about 65, retired logger that walked with a cane. Went to Bonneville and ran 172 on a slightly soft surface day. Those baby's were made to fly. Small wonder the name translates as Falcon.

 

[scottcolbath]

Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Head out to Virginia and I'll buy you a 7-up and we'll ride the Tail of the Dragon, or the Blue Ridge.

I think I'd rather do a bourbon tour, than ride The Dragon. I have seen so many car and motorcycle accidents on that road, due to idiots, it is not really something on my riding bucket list. But I hear Blue Ridge is a beautiful ride.

I've actually been planning to get out there, maybe this summer (COVD pending), to hit some distilleries, visit Nicky Hayden's memorial, and see a couple of friends on the way. I'll let you know if I make the trip.

S.C.

 

[scottcolbath]

Welcome from sunny Florida. Neat safe. holy **** are those hayabusas fast. I was rolling along when one came up besides me and we both hit it and he left me like nothing and I wasn't on a slouch

Yeah, the Busa is pretty fast. I left a Dodge Hellcat in the dust a couple weeks ago.

S.C.

 

[scottcolbath]

Welcome to the forum. You can learn a lot here. I live in the Phoenix area also, and Nelson Ford is a good friend who has outstanding knowledge and ability in working on S&W revolvers and 1911 pistols. I never hesitate in recommending him to others. He's a fun guy to talk with and never lacks for a firm opinion on just about anything!

John

Nelson is awesome. But I will shut him up and leave, so he can make some money. Every minute he spends BS'ing, is money lost. And while I love hanging out and chatting, I always feel guilty.

S.C.

 

[scottcolbath]

Welcome from Oregon!
Knew a guy who had a Hyabusa. He was about 65, retired logger that walked with a cane. Went to Bonneville and ran 172 on a slightly soft surface day. Those baby's were made to fly. Small wonder the name translates as Falcon.

And his name is Paul. Yes?

S.C.

 

[cowboy4evr]

It's actually " Arizona " not airzona . Having been a resident off and on for 60 yrs . I rode and owned ONLY Harleys for 50 yrs . I've had flatheads , Knuckleheads , Panheads , Shovelheads , Evo's ( about 6 or so ) and a Twin Cam before quitting . I actually found New Mexico , " The Land of Enchantment " the most fun to tour and explore . When Roswell held the state HD Convention , I led the " Billy the Kid " tour . It was a great group of riders and we had a real good tour . I cowboyed in Arizona and New Mexico most of my life . Regards Paul

 

[Flattop5]

Dude!! How the hell are you? I guess I'm not surprised to see you here. Did you guys get snow overnight?

S.C.

We got snow in Tucson (east side, 1 inch).



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[lihpster]

And his name is Paul. Yes?

S.C.

Nope. Joe.

 

[scottcolbath]

Nope. Joe.

We've got a guy on the LABusas.org board who is just like the guy you describe. He also spent time as a fisherman.

S.C.

 

[scottcolbath]

It's actually " Arizona " not airzona . Having been a resident off and on for 60 yrs . I rode and owned ONLY Harleys for 50 yrs . I've had flatheads , Knuckleheads , Panheads , Shovelheads , Evo's ( about 6 or so ) and a Twin Cam before quitting . I actually found New Mexico , " The Land of Enchantment " the most fun to tour and explore . When Roswell held the state HD Convention , I led the " Billy the Kid " tour . It was a great group of riders and we had a real good tour . I cowboyed in Arizona and New Mexico most of my life . Regards Paul

LOL I totally missed that until you pointed it out. I type faster than I think quite often.

I think I started falling out of love with Harleys when the TC came out. I rented a bagger back in 2005, then a Softail a year later, and just could not get used to that extra heat those things throw. And now they are even bigger.

My favorite bike I've owned is my 1980 FXWG. I spent ten good years with that bike, did a complete frame-up freshening on it back in 1992. Paint is done by me. Everything except the machining was actually done by me.

S.C.