I’m new to your Forum and wanted to introduce myself. My Son is the actual owner of a 2016 Triumph Speedmaster. I actually own a H-D RGS and have ridden for almost 15 years. My Son recently finished his MSF course and has qualified for his MC endorsement. I’m pretty proud of him but also very worried. Anyway I came here to learn as much as I can to help him maintain it. I’d also like to install some engine guards on it. He’s already learned locking up the rear brake is not a good idea. Unfortunately there was some damage to the bike but he’s okay. I’m looking forward to learning more about his Triumph.
Mjsdouble. Welcome to the family. Yes it can be tough sometimes. But you know what they say you are fully qualified after a spill. Firs lesson learnt. Gentle on those brakes unless you have to. He will be fine. But ask away that's what we are all about. Some very helpful peeps here in the asylum. Also when you get round to it hit the upload a file button bottom right corner and show of the beasties. Joe.
Welcome to the forum. My handsome husband is from Costa Mesa/Newport Beach in SoCal...near you? Been gone a very long time and now hang our hats in GA where I'm from. Interested to hear more about your and your son's experiences.
Yes. I’m only about 20 miles from Costa Mesa. There’s an Indy shop there that I had my RGS tuned at called Cycledoctor, great tuner named Geoff. My Son and I are still waiting on parts for his bike but I hope to share some experiences with him soon. Here’s a photo of him before he took the spill a couple miles from home on his 1st 100 mile ride.
Neat that you are so close. Great picture! I remember in MSF class the instructor saying the first 500 miles are the riskiest. Nothing like a little shakeup at the start to get his attention. Your handsome son looks capable and ready; nice that you are there to guide him.
Greetings, @mjsdouble, and welcome to the forum! Thanks for the nice introduction and also for sharing the photo of your son and his Speedmaster and your Road Glide Special. I'm glad that your son came out of his spill ok and that the bike didn't incur much damage. Hopefully the primary aftermath of that experience is a lesson learned both about braking and as well as the seriousness of riding a motorcycle. You did mention that you are both proud of him but also worried. I can see why the worry since his yellow hoodie indicates that he is a "Professional Troublemaker". Seriously, though, I can understand your concerns. But as @Martine said, it's nice that you are there to guide him. I had a 2017 Road Glide Special but traded it for a 2020 Street Glide Special this past year. What year is yours? It looks to be a 2020 or 2021 from the wheels? You've done some nice mods from what I can see in your photo.
Thx for the welcome. It’s funny you mention his sweatshirt. The back says “Lead, Follow or get out of the way”. I told him that’s probably not a smart shirt to wear while learning to ride. Thankfully he had a H-D FXRG leather jacket on to cover the sweatshirt and protect him as well. My RGS is a 2020 which replaced my 2012. Thank you for the compliment, I’ve done quite a bit of mods to make it mine. It’s great to see women riders. My Wife rides a RG as well. I believe I read some posts about you healing from surgeries. I wish you the best with your recovery and many safe miles ahead.
Thanks for the well wishes on my recovery, mjsdouble. I also appreciated your comment about it being great to see women riders. Though there are more of us than ever, I'm always really happy to see women riders here on the forum, out on rides, or in the MC news. What year is your wife's RG? Color? It's so cool that you both ride Road Glides! I had my RGS for about three years and my hubby got his Street Glide shortly after I got my RGS. He still has that bike so now we both have Street Glides. His is matte black and mine's scorched orange and silver/gray. Your right that your son's sweatshirt logo probably isn't the smartest thing to wear while learning to ride! It's good he had that leather jacket to cover it up--and to protect him, too, "just in case".