tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post4912131886141940971..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: Learning How To Ride Two-Up -- By YourselfJack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-69599484943837359162009-06-11T19:54:52.157-04:002009-06-11T19:54:52.157-04:00Dear Irondad:
A note from you is like getting a t...Dear Irondad:<br /><br />A note from you is like getting a two week vacation at the seashore. The last time I encourage a drunk woman to get on the back of my bike was in 1976, when I was riding "The Widow-Maker," a deadly Kawasaki H2 750 Triple. <br /><br />We were coming back from a saloon, roaring along in the dark, on a winding river road, full of deer, and she covered my eyes saying, "Guess who?" <br /><br />I guessed quick with my elbow. That was Laura the Animal.<br /><br />What a weekend!<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack "r"Jack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-84758718904414753412009-06-09T19:56:22.528-04:002009-06-09T19:56:22.528-04:00I can't believe that you have such imaginative...I can't believe that you have such imaginative ideas and yet can't figure out how to make money with them.<br /><br />For example, you could arrange to give lady bikers their last ride. From morgue to grave. At least their heads shouldn't fall off. <br /><br />Don't female drunks need a ride home? I bet a lot of them would even like the idea of being bungee corded to the bike. You know,<br />"Sticks and stones may break my bones but whips and chains excite me." Ball gags would prevent criticism.<br /><br />You could arrange for doctors to send their constipated lady patients to you for a ride. Riding with you would scare the crap out of them. It might even be covered by Medicare!<br /><br />Think big, man. When you're demented like us, the possibilities are endless.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-30479771435191442382009-06-05T09:08:59.014-04:002009-06-05T09:08:59.014-04:00Dear Sojourner Rides (Sharon):
I look forward to ...Dear Sojourner Rides (Sharon):<br /><br />I look forward to meeting you in Tennessee. I will be the one with a bag on.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-63872663049205331862009-06-05T09:06:19.147-04:002009-06-05T09:06:19.147-04:00Dear Loren:
Detals were never my strong point. Ri...Dear Loren:<br /><br />Detals were never my strong point. Ride your bike over here to my house, and bring your Uncle Jim with you. I will cook up a storm for you guys and we can discuss the fate of thgis blog at the same time. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-75163575219744098832009-06-01T11:45:42.636-04:002009-06-01T11:45:42.636-04:00I like the way you think of solo female riders! As...I like the way you think of solo female riders! As one, I'll share my views with you when we met. Be preapred.Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-36975558119314401592009-05-28T22:29:27.484-04:002009-05-28T22:29:27.484-04:001) "Whose" not "who's"
2) You misspelled my name.
...1) "Whose" not "who's"<br />2) You misspelled my name.<br /><br />Otherwise, I'll keep the "don't put heavy objects in the tail-pack" in mind, as I just bought one for my Ninja today.<br /><br />~LaurenLauren Ellenbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-73193003273197528832009-05-28T16:18:48.108-04:002009-05-28T16:18:48.108-04:00Just checking.Just checking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-84379663917026214702009-05-28T12:05:50.894-04:002009-05-28T12:05:50.894-04:00Jack,
You are no doubt the only male of the speci...Jack,<br /><br />You are no doubt the only male of the species I know whose idea of bliss is falling asleep in a tent as opposed to waking up in one.<br /><br />I live for your posts.<br /><br />Karenmtlcowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09381815597714496485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-62615830485428967342009-05-28T10:12:31.191-04:002009-05-28T10:12:31.191-04:00My wifes first ever motorcycle ride was on the bac...My wifes first ever motorcycle ride was on the back of my R60/6. I was dragging the engine guards on the entrance ramp to 395. When we got to our destination she was smiling ear to ear. I knew I had a keeper.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464143046998262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-23220281422882688112009-05-27T21:35:24.477-04:002009-05-27T21:35:24.477-04:00Dear Baron's Life:
I am delighted that you found ...Dear Baron's Life:<br /><br />I am delighted that you found some inner peace in my story, and pleased that you found it competently written.<br /><br />Thank you for writing in and for continuing to read this tripe.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-71672538294407771502009-05-27T21:31:31.100-04:002009-05-27T21:31:31.100-04:00Dear Conch:
Why is it a certain percentage of rid...Dear Conch:<br /><br />Why is it a certain percentage of riders -- always men -- see things in sexual terms. While nothing makes me feel more relaxed than to deliver a good, pounding ride, throbbing with expectation, as my headlight probes forward, it is still just about the ride.<br /><br />Thank you for writing in.<br /><br />Fondest regards, <br /><br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-9546272930959757392009-05-27T19:18:35.073-04:002009-05-27T19:18:35.073-04:00Jack,
In the real world, we call it Bitch riding.....Jack,<br />In the real world, we call it Bitch riding...(More appropriate)<br />This was and is a very funny read, well executed. Thanks for sharing it with us.Baron's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363887015251189502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-41733417878568083022009-05-27T16:20:46.040-04:002009-05-27T16:20:46.040-04:00I am trying to think of a line that involves a hea...I am trying to think of a line that involves a headless stiffy, but it just slipped the bungee cords and got away.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-42886537890395007342009-05-27T09:22:30.194-04:002009-05-27T09:22:30.194-04:00Dear CPA3485:
Here's my secret for great ride rep...Dear CPA3485:<br /><br />Here's my secret for great ride reports. <br />1) Get on bike...<br />2) Find hot female biker...<br />3) Follow her into bar...<br />4) Buy her an ice cream soda...<br />5) Ask her if she can tune up a K75 and if she would regard such a request as an unnatural act.<br />6) Write story. <br /><br />The truth is that these damn things write themselves. How do I join your scooter club?<br /><br />Thanks for reading this drivel and for writing in.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-52484421661162588092009-05-27T09:19:10.856-04:002009-05-27T09:19:10.856-04:00Dear Torch:
You're almost as sick as Bobskoot. Ca...Dear Torch:<br /><br />You're almost as sick as Bobskoot. Can you imaging getting a vinyl doll and filling it up with water? It would surge and sag with each motion of the bike. Yet there is some satisfaction in the vision of Bob sitting up there in the Great White North, surrounding himself with cameras and blow-up dolls.<br /><br />Thank you for reading and for sending on a nice note.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-46320327620192164112009-05-27T09:16:53.613-04:002009-05-27T09:16:53.613-04:00Dear Allen Madding:
The artist sent me the illust...Dear Allen Madding:<br /><br />The artist sent me the illustration, cashed the check, and entered the witness protection program. Actually, she's a cute little number who figured she could take shots at the fat man with impunity.<br /><br />She was right.<br /><br />Thanks for reading my tripe and for sending on your viewpoint.<br /><br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-40646111340034341722009-05-27T09:14:16.316-04:002009-05-27T09:14:16.316-04:00Dear Sgsidekick (Tena):
It is always nice to hear...Dear Sgsidekick (Tena):<br /><br />It is always nice to hear from you. This story was different in that it was the mannequin that lost her head. Generally, when it come to hot women pillion riders, I lose mine.<br /><br />Thanks for reading one more time and for putting your views online.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-1109764408889972372009-05-27T09:12:21.397-04:002009-05-27T09:12:21.397-04:00Dear Grandad43:
As you are aware, there is never ...Dear Grandad43:<br /><br />As you are aware, there is never a dull moment here. I tried to dress Stiffie up like a mannequin and that came to a bad end. Pick a weekend and let's ride sometime in June.<br /><br />Thanks for being a loyal reader and for sending in a comment.<br /><br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-16556056340719155852009-05-27T09:10:31.920-04:002009-05-27T09:10:31.920-04:00Dear Charlie6 (Dom):
A lot of people missed my by...Dear Charlie6 (Dom):<br /><br />A lot of people missed my byline on that piece, which is why I decided to rerun it here -- along with that classic illustration which did not make it into print.<br /><br />In truth, my pillion will forever remain vacant. I wouldn't put anyone at risk that way, and no one in their right mind would vounteer.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and for writing a comment.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-86638590191824330532009-05-27T09:07:48.735-04:002009-05-27T09:07:48.735-04:00Dear Electra Glide In Blue:
I'm glad my practical...Dear Electra Glide In Blue:<br /><br />I'm glad my practical riding tips had the desired effect. In the future, I will cover things like practicing jumps in the driveway (using the neighbor's cat) and the art of the self-tattoo.<br /><br />Thank you for reading my tripe and for leaving a coment.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-45381980462117645552009-05-27T00:00:16.310-04:002009-05-27T00:00:16.310-04:00Jack , sometimes you just wear me out.
Cpgnosce...Jack , sometimes you just wear me out. <br /><br />Cpgnoscenti? Are you kidding? There's another damn word I felt inclined to look up in the online dictionary. I especially liked the part about the dogs eating on the fly. Too funny, another classic!<br /><br />And thanks for putting me on your list. I go through life pretending I could even come close to your writing ability.cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-25881305533548188362009-05-26T19:48:50.223-04:002009-05-26T19:48:50.223-04:00I can just see them for sale on-line and at all th...I can just see them for sale on-line and at all the motorcycle shops now. Heck, the MSF is probably trying to contact you now to place an order for their new Two Up Class. <br /><br />The blow-up model might be a good idea as well, the mouth also serving as a deer warning whistle.<br /><br />Reminds me of an Unknown Hinson song called Polly Urethane.<br /> http://www.unknownhinson.com/index.htm<br /><br />Ride on,<br />TorchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-83142176955467176732009-05-26T18:13:32.746-04:002009-05-26T18:13:32.746-04:00Another great tale. You should tip the artist hand...Another great tale. You should tip the artist handsomely as she portrayed you in a much slimmer manner leaving the casual reader without the notion that you could become stranded half dismounted from the bike in a parking lot.<br /><br />I am shocked how ever to read that a Hondapotimus rider would even momentarily contemplate trading in the two wheeled version of the family minivan for a BMW or a Harley.<br /><br />-PeaceAllen Maddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975320122826127770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-10676628757144763412009-05-26T17:55:48.218-04:002009-05-26T17:55:48.218-04:00You BMW guys I tell ya, I had to look it up "pilli...You BMW guys I tell ya, I had to look it up "pillion", and this caught my eye...<br />Pillion-riding is associated with terrorist or criminal attacks in some South Asian countries.(duh)<br />Your post still has me roll'n on the floor........Electra Glide In Bluehttp://my68flh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-18199141687516406732009-05-26T17:25:12.676-04:002009-05-26T17:25:12.676-04:00I really have to pay more attention to the byline ...I really have to pay more attention to the byline in the MOA articles Jack, I had read that article and while reading your blog posting thought that someone had stolen your stuff! Imagine my chagrin to discover it was your article in the MOA ON and I had not noticed. <br /><br />As an aside though, my loving wife finally, after almost three years of my riding a motorcycle solo, told me she wanted to see how it felt to ride behind me as pillion. We just went around the block, at a slow putt, so no exciting events to report. However, it's a start. The bike, my R80 sure felt weird with my wife in the back....maybe we'll try the 1150RT next time she's feeling like as she put it "leaving our sons as orphans". I think she was kidding, or perhaps voicing her appreciation of the risks one takes on a motorcycle or more than likely commenting on my riding skills. : )redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com