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kage_ar
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Not a motorcycle rider here - but my corner of Arkansas is filled with bikers this week (Hot Springs 
) - I did see a few visitors at Mass today 
) - I did see a few visitors at Mass today 
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CCM08
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Have a '52 Panhead that my father left me. Wife thinks Iāll die if I ride it so it largely sits in the garage as a collectors item. Toying around with the idea of selling it.
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Baxman
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Hello everyone.
I have a burning interest in this topic. I belong to a M/C group for about 6 years now and they are a pretty cool bunch of guys. Its a secular group and there are a few of them that I donāt really see eye to eye with on most things. Like everything else in todays world, I deal with it and try to live by example and not push Godās word on people that arenāt ready to hear it. I would, however, like to belong to a group that has the same beliefs that I have and would be interested in talking to other believers about them. I first read this post about a month ago and have been looking on line for a group that is Catholic ever since then. I have yet to find anything. Im sure there is something out there. There are a bunch of Christian groups but most are Bible Christians and they tend be a little judgmental about us Catholics. I realize that it is because of the misunderstandings they have about things like the Church being lead by the Pope, Mary, the Saints and all of our Icons and traditions to name a few. I would like to be a part of a Christian M/C that is Catholic and fosters our beliefs.
Here is my proposalā¦
I have some connections, internet design experience and skills. I would be willing to start up a group on line that is a forum group of Christian Bikers that is primarily Catholic. The members donāt have to be Catholic or have a motorcycle. (of course that would be kind of silly though) The only requirements would be that you do not speak against the Church in an irreverent way or attack anyone for what they believe. If you do not agree with our Protestant brothers in their beliefs or if they do not agree with ours, it is worded to that effect in a loving way. There will be no spamming or anything to that affect. Posting pictures will have to be by linking to another site. (I canāt afford to put up large storage space). The primary function of this group is to be a ācyber meeting placeā to set up rides, rallies or other motorcycle events to ride and have a good time. Along the way if we pick up some Christian riders who are searching for the truth and a fullness in faith that can be found in the Catholic church than it is all worth it in my eyes. If anyone is interested in being the part of the founding members of a group like this, let me know. I donāt have a name for the group or the exact details of everything yet.
Thanks
Scott
I have a burning interest in this topic. I belong to a M/C group for about 6 years now and they are a pretty cool bunch of guys. Its a secular group and there are a few of them that I donāt really see eye to eye with on most things. Like everything else in todays world, I deal with it and try to live by example and not push Godās word on people that arenāt ready to hear it. I would, however, like to belong to a group that has the same beliefs that I have and would be interested in talking to other believers about them. I first read this post about a month ago and have been looking on line for a group that is Catholic ever since then. I have yet to find anything. Im sure there is something out there. There are a bunch of Christian groups but most are Bible Christians and they tend be a little judgmental about us Catholics. I realize that it is because of the misunderstandings they have about things like the Church being lead by the Pope, Mary, the Saints and all of our Icons and traditions to name a few. I would like to be a part of a Christian M/C that is Catholic and fosters our beliefs.
Here is my proposalā¦
I have some connections, internet design experience and skills. I would be willing to start up a group on line that is a forum group of Christian Bikers that is primarily Catholic. The members donāt have to be Catholic or have a motorcycle. (of course that would be kind of silly though) The only requirements would be that you do not speak against the Church in an irreverent way or attack anyone for what they believe. If you do not agree with our Protestant brothers in their beliefs or if they do not agree with ours, it is worded to that effect in a loving way. There will be no spamming or anything to that affect. Posting pictures will have to be by linking to another site. (I canāt afford to put up large storage space). The primary function of this group is to be a ācyber meeting placeā to set up rides, rallies or other motorcycle events to ride and have a good time. Along the way if we pick up some Christian riders who are searching for the truth and a fullness in faith that can be found in the Catholic church than it is all worth it in my eyes. If anyone is interested in being the part of the founding members of a group like this, let me know. I donāt have a name for the group or the exact details of everything yet.
Thanks
Scott
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Bennie_P
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I would be interested - may I suggest the name Damascus Road MM?Hello everyone.
I have a burning interest in this topic. I belong to a M/C group for about 6 years now and they are a pretty cool bunch of guys. Its a secular group and there are a few of them that I donāt really see eye to eye with on most things. Like everything else in todays world, I deal with it and try to live by example and not push Godās word on people that arenāt ready to hear it. I would, however, like to belong to a group that has the same beliefs that I have and would be interested in talking to other believers about them. I first read this post about a month ago and have been looking on line for a group that is Catholic ever since then. I have yet to find anything. Im sure there is something out there. There are a bunch of Christian groups but most are Bible Christians and they tend be a little judgmental about us Catholics. I realize that it is because of the misunderstandings they have about things like the Church being lead by the Pope, Mary, the Saints and all of our Icons and traditions to name a few. I would like to be a part of a Christian M/C that is Catholic and fosters our beliefs.
Here is my proposalā¦
I have some connections, internet design experience and skills. I would be willing to start up a group on line that is a forum group of Christian Bikers that is primarily Catholic. The members donāt have to be Catholic or have a motorcycle. (of course that would be kind of silly though) The only requirements would be that you do not speak against the Church in an irreverent way or attack anyone for what they believe. If you do not agree with our Protestant brothers in their beliefs or if they do not agree with ours, it is worded to that effect in a loving way. There will be no spamming or anything to that affect. Posting pictures will have to be by linking to another site. (I canāt afford to put up large storage space). The primary function of this group is to be a ācyber meeting placeā to set up rides, rallies or other motorcycle events to ride and have a good time. Along the way if we pick up some Christian riders who are searching for the truth and a fullness in faith that can be found in the Catholic church than it is all worth it in my eyes. If anyone is interested in being the part of the founding members of a group like this, let me know. I donāt have a name for the group or the exact details of everything yet.
Thanks
Scott
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Bennie_P
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You know you can get free space at Yahoo Groups and they have space for photos, files, etc. And very good controls for the moderator. I started a group page there years ago and I am a member of a veterans group that has been working fine with thier controls. Just a suggestion,Here is my proposalā¦
I have some connections, internet design experience and skills. I would be willing to start up a group on line that is a forum group of Christian Bikers that is primarily Catholic. The members donāt have to be Catholic or have a motorcycle. (of course that would be kind of silly though) The only requirements would be that you do not speak against the Church in an irreverent way or attack anyone for what they believe. If you do not agree with our Protestant brothers in their beliefs or if they do not agree with ours, it is worded to that effect in a loving way. There will be no spamming or anything to that affect. Posting pictures will have to be by linking to another site. (I canāt afford to put up large storage space). The primary function of this group is to be a ācyber meeting placeā to set up rides, rallies or other motorcycle events to ride and have a good time. Along the way if we pick up some Christian riders who are searching for the truth and a fullness in faith that can be found in the Catholic church than it is all worth it in my eyes. If anyone is interested in being the part of the founding members of a group like this, let me know. I donāt have a name for the group or the exact details of everything yet.
Thanks
Scott
This a picture of my bike that got repo-ed last year, I think the Lord might be ready to bless me with a replacement soon.
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outfctrl
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Lets get this group goingā¦I am in
Sorry, couldnt resist showing off mine too
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Norseman82
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How about āRoman Ridersā or āPopeBoyzā? Or Catholic Bikers Associaltion (CBA)?
Anyway, here is mine:
Anyway, here is mine:
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Norseman82
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For anyone in the Chicago area, my parish will be having a motorcycle blessing on Sunday 07/29/2007 at 10:30 AM (after the 9:30 AM Mass).
Parish is St. William at 2600 N. Sayre (7000 W) in Chicago.
Parish is St. William at 2600 N. Sayre (7000 W) in Chicago.
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Alphonsus_John
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I donāt know if any Catholic m/c riders in the CT area, but I would ride w/ them.
Hereās mine:
Hereās mine:
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Norseman82
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That is a COOL PICTURE - the way you caught the rays of sunshine shining down on the bike!
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Alphonsus_John
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I was lucky; it was a cell phone camera. I do like the pic. On my myspace I call it āGod loves motorcycles.ā
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outfctrl
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How many riders have their brass Gremlin-Demon Bell on their Bikes? This bell can be bought, but it has double the power if given to you from another biker.
Legend:
Many of us have heard the story about Evil Road Spirits. They are little gremlins that live on your bike. They love to ride, and theyāre also responsible for most of your bikeās problems. Sometimes your turn signals refuse to work; your battery goes dead, the clutch needs adjustment, or any of several hundred things that can go wrong. These problems are caused by Evil Road Spirits.
Evil Road Spirits canāt live in the presence of the bell, because they get trapped in the hollow of the bell. Among other things, their hearing is supersensitive, so the constant ringing of the bell and the confined space drives them insane. They lose their grip and eventually fall to the roadway. Have you ever wondered how potholes are formed? The bell has served its purpose.
If you pick up a bell of your own, the magic will work, but if your bell is given to you, the power is doubled, and you know that somewhere you have a special friend helping to look after you.
So, if you have a friend who doesnāt have a bell, why not give them one? Itās a nice feeling for the recipient to know you care. The bell, plus a good preventive maintenance program by the bikes owner, will help eliminate Evil Road Spirits.
Polishing the Bell
It has been a tradition among some of us for a long time to attach a brass bell to our motorcycles to remember our brothers and sisters who have gone down riding.
Itās a small thing, but the reason a brass bell is chosen is that, as we ride, it gets dirty and tarnished. Every time we get down to wash and polish it, we are reminded of friends lost, and our thoughts turn to the meaning of being in the wind.
As we ride and hear the bell ring, we know that our brothers and sisters are riding with us, and how easy it would be to join them with a single mistake.
And maybe, just maybe, the next time a situation comes up; they will be there to help usā¦as long as we remember them by polishing the bell.
Legend:
Many of us have heard the story about Evil Road Spirits. They are little gremlins that live on your bike. They love to ride, and theyāre also responsible for most of your bikeās problems. Sometimes your turn signals refuse to work; your battery goes dead, the clutch needs adjustment, or any of several hundred things that can go wrong. These problems are caused by Evil Road Spirits.
Evil Road Spirits canāt live in the presence of the bell, because they get trapped in the hollow of the bell. Among other things, their hearing is supersensitive, so the constant ringing of the bell and the confined space drives them insane. They lose their grip and eventually fall to the roadway. Have you ever wondered how potholes are formed? The bell has served its purpose.
If you pick up a bell of your own, the magic will work, but if your bell is given to you, the power is doubled, and you know that somewhere you have a special friend helping to look after you.
So, if you have a friend who doesnāt have a bell, why not give them one? Itās a nice feeling for the recipient to know you care. The bell, plus a good preventive maintenance program by the bikes owner, will help eliminate Evil Road Spirits.
Polishing the Bell
It has been a tradition among some of us for a long time to attach a brass bell to our motorcycles to remember our brothers and sisters who have gone down riding.
Itās a small thing, but the reason a brass bell is chosen is that, as we ride, it gets dirty and tarnished. Every time we get down to wash and polish it, we are reminded of friends lost, and our thoughts turn to the meaning of being in the wind.
As we ride and hear the bell ring, we know that our brothers and sisters are riding with us, and how easy it would be to join them with a single mistake.
And maybe, just maybe, the next time a situation comes up; they will be there to help usā¦as long as we remember them by polishing the bell.
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TOP
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I love that bike, its like a motard. Ahh, I donāt have a bike. I have a wrist problem, it like to twist too much.
, Iāve ridden since I was 9 when I got my first bike. 1980 Kawasaki KD 80 then a YZā¦ up to a couple of years ago. But that is the type of bike I would like to get though. Tim
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Alphonsus_John
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Thank you. Itās a BMW R1150R Rockster and I really like it. Motards and sport-standards are becoming all the rage these days. Theyāre my favorite type of bike. Capable in the twisties and capable of a 500 mile day.
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TOP
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Yes, I live on back mountain roads and it is a 30 mile trek into town. One of those would be perfect. I had a yama FZ600, but it was terrible on my rural route to the main road. Tim
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Bruised_Reed
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If yāall donāt mind keeping the name inclusive would be great. PopeBoyz is cute but Iām not a boy.
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JoyfulServant
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Hi. Mike! My dh and I live in AR, and we used to ride w/CMA several years ago. 
Weād always thought it would be soooo cool to have a Catholic group. Right now we have babies in the house, but one of these days when they are older weād love another bike or two.
What parish are you from?
Weād always thought it would be soooo cool to have a Catholic group. Right now we have babies in the house, but one of these days when they are older weād love another bike or two.What parish are you from?
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Baxman
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Hello again.
I am pleased in the response. I havenāt even really thought about a name but I do want it to be something that can be inviting to our non catholic brothers and sisters. I would like to have a group that will not only be a place where Catholics can learn and tech each other but can teach and learn from our non catholic brothers and sisters. We are called to share the truth with everyone. We can do that if we share the common ground and teach the differences in a Christian and cordial way. That is my vision. Of course its also about riding too. I try to ride as much as I can and I even ride with a group of riders and have a rally coming up in August with them. Im sure that if you have a bike and love to ride you ride. I would like to start something that could be run by the members but lead by the church. I know I donāt have time to run a large M/C (or even a small one). Im having a hard time finishing the T-shirt design for the rally next month. But I would start a group (on line) that the members could take charge of local sections and organize local rides and maybe even a national ride if it gets big enough. It could start as an on line community and go from there. We could share photos of our bikes, mechanical and technical questions about motorcycles and find other Christian people who love to be on two wheels. But, mostly I would like to have a group that can spread and teach the faith to non catholics and catholics alike in a positive and productive way.
Thats my dreamā¦
Thanks
Scott
oh, here is my bike with its new (last year) paintā¦
I am pleased in the response. I havenāt even really thought about a name but I do want it to be something that can be inviting to our non catholic brothers and sisters. I would like to have a group that will not only be a place where Catholics can learn and tech each other but can teach and learn from our non catholic brothers and sisters. We are called to share the truth with everyone. We can do that if we share the common ground and teach the differences in a Christian and cordial way. That is my vision. Of course its also about riding too. I try to ride as much as I can and I even ride with a group of riders and have a rally coming up in August with them. Im sure that if you have a bike and love to ride you ride. I would like to start something that could be run by the members but lead by the church. I know I donāt have time to run a large M/C (or even a small one). Im having a hard time finishing the T-shirt design for the rally next month. But I would start a group (on line) that the members could take charge of local sections and organize local rides and maybe even a national ride if it gets big enough. It could start as an on line community and go from there. We could share photos of our bikes, mechanical and technical questions about motorcycles and find other Christian people who love to be on two wheels. But, mostly I would like to have a group that can spread and teach the faith to non catholics and catholics alike in a positive and productive way.
Thats my dreamā¦
Thanks
Scott
oh, here is my bike with its new (last year) paintā¦
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Wojo
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how is Catholic motorcycle club coming?
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Bennie_P
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Slow, But a post comes here and there, Baxman had suggested that he may set up a web sight? and suggesting of names are going on. I think?. My suggstion is Damacus Road MM/MC
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