Easy Rider and Chopperguy

These observations are for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as indicative of others' experiences. Results may vary.

On my shift at work there are three people who ride motorcycles to work. In the line-up are a 2005 Suzuki sport bike, a 2007 Honda Shadow, and my 1965 Harley-Davidson Ironhead chopper. Of the three bikes, the '65 chopper starts up with the fewest cranks of the engine, and I'm the only one kickin' it. The chop has more miles on it than the other two combined even if you only go back to the last rebuild. The chopper has gone farther in a single day than the other two combined even though it has one spring for front suspension while each of the others has four between front and rear. My chopper cost less to custom build than either of the stock bikes. My bike is the most likely to be seen in the parking lot regardless of the weather. All three bikes get roughly the same gas mileage. In fairness to the other guys, the '65 is the only one that marks her territory.

Actions speak louder than words, or so they say. I don't need no stinkin' shirt that says, "Choppers for Life".