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Introductions - Tell us a bit about yourself => Introductions => Topic started by: EM1Pete on January 29, 2014, 05:53:18 PM

Title: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: EM1Pete on January 29, 2014, 05:53:18 PM
Hello, everyone!  My name is Pete and I've been lurking here for quite some time now.  I've been in the Navy for a little more than 15 years and I'm currently stationed in Goose Creek, SC which doesn't exactly lend itself to the most interesting riding in the world.

I bought my 2008 Connie last Summer and have been enjoying it ever since.  Prior to this bike, I owned a Sportster, VTX 1300, VTX 1800, R1, M109r, and a Valkyrie.  This bike is by far the most comfortable and convenient of all the bikes I've owned.  It's pretty darn fast, too!  I haven't had to do anything to it since the previous owner added a bunch including risers, windshield, throttle lock, trunk, headlight modulator, and seat.  The only things I could think to change would be to add some HID lights and maybe getter a lower profile seat.  The one I have is a Baldwin and, even though I've got a 34" inseam, I have to scoot all the way up to the tank to be able to put both feet down on the ground when stopped.

Anyway, I figured I've been hiding in the shadows long enough and I should probably go ahead and introduce myself.  I look forward to learning a lot from you all.  Happy riding!
Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: gPink on January 29, 2014, 05:55:52 PM
Welcome to the forum Pete.
Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: Son of Pappy on January 29, 2014, 06:10:59 PM
Well, bought damn time ya left the galley!!  Welcome to the fun house ;D
Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: tweeter55 on January 29, 2014, 06:35:33 PM
Welcome to the asylum, Pete. And remember...everything you read here is just like everything else you read on the internet. Gospel Truth! :chugbeer:
Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: ZG on January 29, 2014, 06:44:06 PM
Welcome Pete!  :chugbeer:
Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: wingrider on January 29, 2014, 06:47:43 PM
Welcome Pete. I am sure that if you try hard you can find more to add to the bike.
Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: stevewfl on January 29, 2014, 07:03:57 PM
Welcome to the asylum, Pete. And remember...everything you read here is just like everything else you read on the internet. Gospel Truth! :chugbeer:


^^^that  ;D

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Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: VirginiaJim on January 29, 2014, 08:04:39 PM
I think I've been fishing there many years ago..  Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: connie_rider on January 30, 2014, 07:08:51 AM
Welcome to the group Pete.
Didn't notice if you had joined COG? If not, I highly recommend it! Great people!
National is coming. DO Consider it...

PS: You'll find that there are quite a few of us Navy types here.
      If you think riding in Goose Creek sux., you should have been stationed where I was. (Beeville Texas)
      Before you say it,, I know. (Where in the hell is Beeville Texas)?

Have a Nuc here at work sed he might know you (named Mike Gilsdorf)??

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: EM1Pete on January 30, 2014, 05:35:36 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone!

Welcome to the group Pete.
Didn't notice if you had joined COG? If not, I highly recommend it! Great people!
National is coming. DO Consider it...

PS: You'll find that there are quite a few of us Navy types here.
      If you think riding in Goose Creek sux., you should have been stationed where I was. (Beeville Texas)
      Before you say it,, I know. (Where in the hell is Beeville Texas)?

Have a Nuc here at work sed he might know you (named Mike Gilsdorf)??

Ride safe, Ted

Ted, you're right.  I have never heard of Beeville, TX!  I used to be a Nuc (I was enlisted for 12 years prior to commissioning a few years ago), but I don't recognize the name Mike Gilsdorf.

How do I become a member of COG?
Title: Re: Hello from Goose Creek, SC
Post by: rhhall on January 30, 2014, 07:01:10 PM
Welcome
Been to Goose Creek a few times. Pretty there I think. Charleston, James Island. Charleston Crab House..yum.
I have an 08 that I got last year. See you at the national maybe..