Nice weekend in the RVA; though did miss Hog Happenin in Lincolnton, NC (nice motorcycle event, did see some nice photos from friends..maybe next year), had a visit from a former riding buddy (he still rides) from NC who wanted to see the area. Of course while out (got a couple of posts on my "Richmond and Me" site), saw some very nice motorcycles. First one here, was at Hollywood Cemetery, a popular place to visit with a lot of history. Bike seen here has a lot of history also, being a Russian made Ural motorcycle. An old design (based on a BMW used during the German WWII invasion of Russia) but updated over the years. Still sold by the way!
During the lunch visit, we went to Buz and Ned's in Richmond. Behind the fence is a Harley-Davidson V-Rod. Of all the Harley models, that would be the one I would have, being water cooled, and a more modern engine design than the old classic air cooled bikes. I like water cooling and the bikes I have ridden over the past few years all have/had that. Water cooling tends to make the engines last longer, doing a much better job of controlling heat from the engine which is a real killer to motors over time. As for the BBQ there, it was outstanding. Have been there a few times. We were also going to go to Velocity Motorcycles, which sells among other brands Ural Motorcycles, but it has been moved. Finding the new location (which is on Marshall Street according to the sign), will be a project for next weekend!
Finally saw this Suzuki sportbike in the Shockoe Bottom part of Richmond. We had quite a day of exploring, though unfortunately not on one of these. Great motorcycles though, and I have had a Suzuki in the past (rode one during my years in Hawaii in the USN..now that was a great place to ride!). Saw a lot of motorcycles out riding on what was a very nice "hot but low humidity" day in Richmond. Though we were not riding, and were traveling around the city by "cage" we still had a great time, and it was fun to show off this very interesting city that I have grown to appreciate over the years.
Nice weekend in the RVA; though did miss Hog Happenin in Lincolnton, NC (nice motorcycle event, did see some nice photos from friends..maybe next year), had a visit from a former riding buddy (he still rides) from NC who wanted to see the area. Of course while out (got a couple of posts on my "Richmond and Me" site), saw some very nice motorcycles. First one here, was at Hollywood Cemetery, a popular place to visit with a lot of history. Bike seen here has a lot of history also, being a Russian made Ural motorcycle. An old design (based on a BMW used during the German WWII invasion of Russia) but updated over the years. Still sold by the way!
During the lunch visit, we went to Buz and Ned's in Richmond. Behind the fence is a Harley-Davidson V-Rod. Of all the Harley models, that would be the one I would have, being water cooled, and a more modern engine design than the old classic air cooled bikes. I like water cooling and the bikes I have ridden over the past few years all have/had that. Water cooling tends to make the engines last longer, doing a much better job of controlling heat from the engine which is a real killer to motors over time. As for the BBQ there, it was outstanding. Have been there a few times. We were also going to go to Velocity Motorcycles, which sells among other brands Ural Motorcycles, but it has been moved. Finding the new location (which is on Marshall Street according to the sign), will be a project for next weekend! 
Finally saw this Suzuki sportbike in the Shockoe Bottom part of Richmond. We had quite a day of exploring, though unfortunately not on one of these. Great motorcycles though, and I have had a Suzuki in the past (rode one during my years in Hawaii in the USN..now that was a great place to ride!). Saw a lot of motorcycles out riding on what was a very nice "hot but low humidity" day in Richmond. Though we were not riding, and were traveling around the city by "cage" we still had a great time, and it was fun to show off this very interesting city that I have grown to appreciate over the years.
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