Posted on Mar 20, 2014
SSG Zachery Mitchell
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<p>Riding is/was my hobby. I still love riding and love everything about motorcycles. However, I left my bike&nbsp;in storage before PCSing to Japan due to some of the laws and regulations here. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I often joke that I miss my bike more than some of my family back in the states. Or is it a joke? lol I've been riding since I got on my first dirt bike when I was about 7 or 8. I love everything about&nbsp;riding and the feeling of freedom I get while on a bike. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I was the motorcycle mentor for a little over a year at my last unit and it was probably one of the best "additional" duties ever! lol I loved helping new riders learn how to ride and pick out the "perfect" bike for them. I was always available to talk to another rider or help wok on another riders bike. Whatever they needed. I always stressed the importance of PPE. I am big on PPE. I am glad the Army enforces the boots, long sleeves, gloves etc...I always used it before the Army and still do every time I ride. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here are a couple pictures of my bike. Anyone else feel like sharing their love for motorcycling? Or their thoughts on the PPE? I know&nbsp;PPE is a big debate for some people. </p>
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here are mine 2013 Victory Cross Country
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An 05 Dyna Super Glide Sport.
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Nice Bike! Wish I had some pics on this computer but I had a 05 Electra Glide. Yea sure its an old man bike as most tell me.... but nothing better than going on a cruise and having some classic rock blasting out of the speakers!!


As far as PPE goes, I respect what the rules are but man are some just a little over the edge, especially when its in the 90s here and you have full leathers on!


My riding attire normally is jeans boots, gloves, glasses, helmet, long sleeve shirt

Anything more I get uncomfortable


One thing I do to every bike to be more noticible is HID headlights, and a louder than stock exhaust, nothing to obnoxious, but loud enough to be heard, nothing worse than a driver who doesn't know your next to them and tries to get in your lane

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SSG Zachery Mitchell
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Thanks! It's a 2009 1200 Custom. I plan on upgrading to the new Softail Slim when I return stateside. I love that bike! If not that then I'm definitely going with the Heritage Softail Classic.

 

 I'm a firm believer that Loud pipes save lives! Boots, pants, long sleeves, gloves and helmet is what I always wear. Well, most of the time my reflective vest too even though it don't really do anything at all during the day. Was a Fort Bliss policy though so it just became habit. If it's cold I got a jacket I wear but don't wear any leathers or anything. I have a different helmet for each season of the year though lol.

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I have a 2006 Yamaha V-Star 1100. I love it.
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Another pic with the new boxes
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very cool
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2008 Kawasaki KLR-650 Dual Sport with added skid plate, brush guard, crash bars front and rear, old NVG Goggle cases as 2 hard saddle bags. Its a smooth ride on the road. I can take it out in ANY weather. It gets close to 45 MPG and low maintenance. A great all around bike.
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Sweet Bike...I had a 2009 Blue one...REGRET Selling it!
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I have two bikes, a 2004 Harley Davidson Ultra Electraglide and a 2006 Harley Davidson 35th Anniversary Super Dynaglide. I ride all the time! If anyone wants to go for a ride just send me a message.

My three boys also all ride. My oldest son Jonathan rides a 2008 Harley Davidson Roadking, my middle son Tyler has a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 and a 1884 Yamaha 750 project fun bike, and my youngest son 2LT Connor Scharff has a 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 and a 1978 Honda 350 project fun bike.
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Just got back into riding after a long hiatus. I went with the Honda CTX700. Its the standard shift model. I went with this one because its light enough to master, yet big enough for touring. Not to mention the price was right, 65MPG, and 8000 miles between oil changes..
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Rode an 84' Yamaha Venture Royale 1200 for many years back in Quantico Va. I now ride an 05' Honda VTXR 1300 around SoCal. Too much fun riding year round.
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Cpl (Join to see) A fellow motorcycle enthusiast! Nice bike!
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Now?  2001 Suzuki Marauder.

Then.  1977 Yamaha 400XS.
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