Catholic Motorcycle Riders

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That sounds great. I would like to learn more about it. Is that the group from Detroit MI.?

In Christ
Scott
 
Scott (baxman):

It is from Detroit; that is, it was formed thru the Archdiocese of Detroit, & that’s the general location of the mother house, or National Chapter.
 
Shame…I live in the wrong part of the world!

I ride a Guzzi Special. Was going to get a Harley but went instead for a bike that would start, stop and go round corners 😃

God Bless you all
 
Hey, first of all, MotoGuzzi is/was one of the best bikes out there, very underrated as far as I’m concerned. Second, my Harley is 18 years old; has always started, stopped, & taken me about 190,000 miles, from coast to coast, & a lot of places in between. But, in all honesty, it did let me down at the end of last riding season, throwing a rod bearing calling for a pretty major rebuild…so now I’m good for another 190,000.

In what part of the world are you?
 
K_Dog said:
Hey, first of all, MotoGuzzi is/was one of the best bikes out there, very underrated as far as I’m concerned. Second, my Harley is 18 years old; has always started, stopped, & taken me about 190,000 miles, from coast to coast, & a lot of places in between. But, in all honesty, it did let me down at the end of last riding season, throwing a rod bearing calling for a pretty major rebuild…so now I’m good for another 190,000.

In what part of the world are you?
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Well thank you K Dog. I was being very tongue in cheek with my comments about Harleys. My bro in law rides one (stripped down Fat boy) and they are beautiful machines. Yours sounds a one off. I’m from the UK.
Ride safe and God Bless you.
 
Were you able to get your group started? I am interested to know if you were able to make it a success. I live in Michigan and my husband and I are interested in finding a group like this or maybe starting one. Thank you.
 
Hello.

I’m in the midwest, am a practicing Catholic, and middle-aged wife of a wonderful man, and I’ve always longed to learn how to ride a motorcycle. I’d be very interested in something like this.

Keep me posted.
 
antesdk said:
Were you able to get your group started? I am interested to know if you were able to make it a success. I live in Michigan and my husband and I are interested in finding a group like this or maybe starting one. Thank you.
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The group has started. You can find it at stmichaelsriders.com The membership is still small and spread out around the country so the main place for members to meet in on line. I live in Michigan also and so far Im the only one from this state. It would be great to have someone else from Michigan to ride with. Last month my wife and I took a ride up north to the cross in the woods. That was a lot of fun and it would have been cool to ride with someone who shares the faith. Maybe we will make it an annual trip and more people will join us each year.
Anyway, check out the site, sign up and join in on the conversation. We are in the “mustard seed” stage now but we hope to grow and become a real presence in the Christian Biker world some day.
In Christ,
Scott
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crenfro said:
Hello.

I’m in the midwest, am a practicing Catholic, and middle-aged wife of a wonderful man, and I’ve always longed to learn how to ride a motorcycle. I’d be very interested in something like this.

Keep me posted.
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Thats great! Join the group and ask where to get started with a good bike and what to do as a new rider… Im sure there will be someone who would love to help.

http//www.stmichaelsriders.com

In Christ
Scott
 
POKER RUN
SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2008
St. James Catholic Church, Potosi, MO

The poker run is being held in conjunction with the Annual St. James Fall Festival. There will be Fried Chicken and Roast Beef (buffet style), your favorite cold beverages, live music, skilled games, raffles, bingo and a Country Store.

85 mile route through Mark Twain National Forest
Registration begins @ 10 a.m. Last bike out @ 11:30 a.m.
Last bike in @ 2:30 p.m.

$10 per hand, additional hands $5, per person.

Best Hand $75, Worst Hand $25

Need more info? edarling@centurytel.net or call phone # below
Raining on the day of the run? Call 573-760-3045 for status of the run
Live Music with “CANYON”
 
Hello again.
Just an update for anyone who is interested in the new Catholic Motorcycle group that we started.

We have a site and you can get there and join in by going to
www.stmichaelsriders.com
Join in on the conversation and post pictures in the gallery. Thanks to Lawdog, we are moving forward in developing the groups mission statement and we are starting to plan out phase 2 of the group that would be an actual MC including colors and requirements.
Its still in the works and it is set up so anyone can join the on line group but only Catholics in good standings with the Church can earn the colors and represent the St. Michael’s Riders on the road.
Like I said, we are still in the planning stages of that part but it IS moving forward.
Spread the word and join in the on line group. Hey, its free… 👍

In Christ
Scott
 
A place near us is raffling (and I purchased ONE ticket) an '09 HD Super Glide. If I win, I’ll be back to ask for an invite 😃

DaveBj
 
Bump for whatevergirl so she can find this thread more easily to post her questions here.
 
So kind of you to do this, Norseman. I appreciate it. I admit seeing this thread in the past, but was wondering where it was hiding. 👍 Thank you also for your advice in the other thread. I really don’t want him to have a bike–between you and me and everyone here. lol I just presume he remain a baby all his life, too, but I can’t hold him back from taking ‘some’ risks. I will leaf through this thread, and see if I have more questions, I’ll post here.

God bless!🎉
 
suzukicycles.com/Products/GSXR750K9

That’s what he wants…He likes the Suzuki models best.
So here are my questions, for whoever is patient enough to answer them. 😛
  1. I like the price–is this a good price for new? My dh and I have no clue. For new, it’s a good price, to us.
  2. Is this too fast for a 17 yr old to manage starting out?
  3. Someone (I think in the other thread) said to buy used…why is that?
  4. If you disagree with this model for a 17 yr old starting out, please post some alternatives for me to show our son.
Grazie for your help! (in advance)🙂 * *
 
whatevergirl said:
suzukicycles.com/Products/GSXR750K9

That’s what he wants…He likes the Suzuki models best.
So here are my questions, for whoever is patient enough to answer them. 😛
  1. I like the price–is this a good price for new? My dh and I have no clue. For new, it’s a good price, to us.
  2. Is this too fast for a 17 yr old to manage starting out?
  3. Someone (I think in the other thread) said to buy used…why is that?
  4. If you disagree with this model for a 17 yr old starting out, please post some alternatives for me to show our son.
Grazie for your help! (in advance)🙂 * *

I have 4 sons but the oldest is only 11. One day they may be interested in riding and getting their own bike. There is no way I would get a sport bike as a first bike. The bike you are looking at isn’t as fast as they can be but the style of the bike is likely to influence the kind of riding he does. In other-words, he will probably ride with people who have sport bikes and just about anyone I have ever met that is young and rides a sport bike thinks they can race, ride on one wheel (front or back) and do tricks at high speeds. Some people can do that but most can’t. I would be very concerned about that for one. When I was 17 my parents didn’t want me to get a bike at all. When I turned 18 I bought one any way with my own money. It was old and used and not fast in the least bit. It ran well and I rode it a lot. Still, I was a teenager and crashed 3 or 4 times. My guardian angel was with me and I was never seriously hurt but all of my crashes were because I was immature and inexperienced. Later in life I got another used bike and I rode that every time I had a chance. I never crashed on that one and ended up getting a new bike. I got a cruiser style bike and I still have it. I love it and I have ridden many thousands of miles. This is the current version of my bike. suzukicycles.com/Products/C50K9 I wouldn’t suggest getting a brand new bike for a new 18 year old rider for several reasons. However, if your going to get one for him I really wouldn’t get a sport bike. If they really love riding they will ride what ever they can get. They will appreciate it more if they pay for it and if its used they can afford a little more bike. Then they will also appreciate it when they move up to a better bike. The main thing is that riding a motorcycle should always be for the love of riding. If he wants to ride because his friends are riding then he will get hurt. Also, its very dangerous no matter how much experience you have. You know your son better than I do so you will have to make the decision based on his maturity and skill level.

Hope that helps.
Good luck

In Christ
Scott
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Thank you so very much for that advice, Baxman. :thankyou: It helps to know these things from someone who’s been there…

My dh and I are concerned that IF we buy him a bike…and it’s used, that it might have more chances of breaking down, and I’d be worried for him on these Florida roads, breaking down. I dunno. I will check out the link you provided too…

We haven’t made the determination yet if this is a good idea for him–but he really likes bikes. (and always seems infatuated with the sportsbikes who go whizzing by us at 100 mph on the highway…weaving in and out of traffic:( ) Scary stuff. I told him–that, you won’t be doing, right? If we get you a bike, you need to be just as responsible as you need to be driving a car. The rules are not different on the road, but for some reason, those who ride those sportsbikes are insane fast on the road!

Like…do the rules not apply to you, I feel like saying? They are going to fast, they wouldn’t be able to hear me. 😃

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whatevergirl said:
suzukicycles.com/Products/GSXR750K9
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whatevergirl said:
That’s what he wants…He likes the Suzuki models best.

So here are my questions, for whoever is patient enough to answer them. 😛
  1. I like the price–is this a good price for new? My dh and I have no clue. For new, it’s a good price, to us.
  2. Is this too fast for a 17 yr old to manage starting out?
  3. Someone (I think in the other thread) said to buy used…why is that?
  4. If you disagree with this model for a 17 yr old starting out, please post some alternatives for me to show our son.
Grazie for your help! (in advance)🙂 * *

Nice bike, question to ask. what is the law in your state about the size of motorcyle a 17 year can ride? In my state a 17 year-old can only get ride a bike up less the 250cc. I learned to ride when I was 18, and I would have killed myself on a bike like that. Not to scare you.😉

Two, has your 17 year-old checked out a Motorcylce Safety training course yet? Most programs supply the bike which is used in the beginners course, so you would not have to buy a bike before taking the course.
msf-usa.org/

One of my suggestions and the bike is still really cool looking… is this motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/review-2008-kawasaki-ninja-250r-75782.html it is only a 250 but really sporty. It would give your 17 year old time to learn, and look cool at the smae time. After a season of riding this then consider something bigger.

http://www.motorcycle.com/images/content/Review/08_feb_kawi250_01.jpg
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whatevergirl said:
suzukicycles.com/Products/GSXR750K9

That’s what he wants…He likes the Suzuki models best.
So here are my questions, for whoever is patient enough to answer them. 😛
  1. I like the price–is this a good price for new? My dh and I have no clue. For new, it’s a good price, to us.
  2. Is this too fast for a 17 yr old to manage starting out?
  3. Someone (I think in the other thread) said to buy used…why is that?
  4. If you disagree with this model for a 17 yr old starting out, please post some alternatives for me to show our son.
Grazie for your help! (in advance)🙂 * *

Hey, if you’re willing to shell out 11 grand for a GSXR-750 for your son, would you adopt me? 😃 😃
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Norseman82 said:
Hey, if you’re willing to shell out 11 grand for a GSXR-750 for your son, would you adopt me? 😃 😃
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Sure…come on over. The more the merrier. 😃 I tell my kids…yep, just go in the backyard…where the money tree is…:rolleyes:

It’s way cheaper than a car! But, my dh has been looking at used cars…like 5 to 6 years old, and right now, there are some great deals…I can only imagine how cheap a used bike must be going for right now. :o
 
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