New Member From Michigan

[rmarks]

Hi everyone. Great to be here. I love Harleys and old Harleys even more. I was first introduced to the motorcycle world by my wife's family about 10 years ago when my mother in law let me borrow her 1988 883 sportster, so I could ride her daughter out to Sturgis. I have been hooked every since. Her father rode out with us on a 58 panhead. Needless to say, I learned a LOT about Panheads on that trip. He had 1 saddlebag for oil and spare parts and 1 saddlebag for tools. Being a mechanic I fell in love with Panheads and the fact that you either had to know how to work on your own bike or hire a mechanic to follow you around. I have always dreamed of owning an old Panhead, but thought is was just a pipe dream. Then I was just recently gifted an original paint 1965 Panhead Electra Glide from a dear friend. I am looking forward to years of bloody knuckles and late night cussing sessions spent cherishing the old beauty.

[joe fxs fxr]

Welcome. It must have been quite a ride two-up on an 883. I had an 86 and I could only handle an hour ride with my ex on back. Fun solo machine though. Your 65 is a milestone bike as you know, can you post any pictures?

[rmarks]

It was quite a ride. You only had mirrors for the first 10 miles and then they were pointing at the ground. You also had to hit every gas station along the way. That was ok though, it was time for a break after 80 miles. Here are some pics of the 65.

[rmarks]

Sorry i had a license plate in there.

[rmarks]

Here’s a couple more.

[RichO]

That is a dear friend! Great machine. I'd have to pinch myself every time I went into the garage. Welcome aboard!

[rmarks]

You are telling me!!! It still feels surreal. Thanks for the greeting.

[PaulCDF]

Welcome!
Great looking Pan.

As you are likely aware here are some like-minded folks in your area:

#54 Great Lakes Chapter
Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact
Dennis Carpenter
Secretary
(231) 590-1711
dennis.carpenter417@yahoo.com
More Info
Web Site: http://www.greatlakesamca.com/index.html
Event Calendar

#18 Maumee Valley Chapter
Lansing, MI 48906
Contact
Richard Vsetula
(517) 402-2101
rvset70073@aol.com

#67 Metro Detroit Chapter
Detroit, MI 48362
Contact
Ryan Curtis
President
(248) 842-6799
metrodetroitamca@gmail.com

[jim wagnon]

Welcome to the forum. Nice ‘65! Recently acquired one myself.

Jim

[JoJo357]

Welcome Rob, i'm a Michigander also. Sweet looking PanHead.

*M.A.D.*

[rmarks]

Headed to Wauseon! Hope to see some of you there!