Featured Member - April 2005

 

 
Name – James Perkins
Nickname – Not Yet!
Location – Ashburn, VA
Hometown – Falls Church, VA
Marital status – Divorced 10 years ago but I’m getting ready to take the plunge again…
Children – Two:  Ethan 15, and Carrie 13
Age – 40
Occupation – Sales
Current Motorcycles – 2004 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider

 

 
How did you hear about the SCRC and when did you join?
Patriot Harley–Davidson’s web page...sometime in February 2005
 
How long have you been riding?
About 20 years
 
Have you ever taken a motorcycle safety course?
Yes
 
What was your first bike?
Suzuki GS1100E
 
How many bikes have you owned?
Three
 
Why do you ride?
If you’re on this web page I think you know why. (The bugs in your face)   :o)
 
Have you ridden with an organized group before?
H.O.G.
 
What modifications have you done to your bike?
New pipes and lots of chrome.  Still would like to add more!
 
What accessories do you want to add to your bike?
Everything!!
 
What is your dream bike?
I enjoy all bikes.
 
What kind of riding do you like to do – straight-aways or twisties?
I don’t care if I’m going straight or twisting thru Skyline Drive. As long as I’m riding!
 
What is your favorite riding route?
I like riding everywhere I can.
 
Do you ride your bike to work?
I ride my bike for work.
 
What is the fastest you’ve ridden?
I’ll never tell!
 
What is your favorite time of year to ride?
When the snow leaves till the snow falls.
 
Have you ever been down?  If so, how were you hurt and what did you learn from the incident?
Yes.  The only thing hurt was my pride. I learned never to trust a car with a turn signal on.
 
Have you ever done an “Iron Butt” ride?
NO
 
If not, what is the furthest you’ve ridden?
Did some really nice rides while at Daytona Bike Week 2005
 
What was the worst weather in which you’ve ridden?
Rain
 
Do you know how to work on your bike?
Yes
 
What is your favorite road song?
I like the sound of my bike
 
What was your most adventurous ride?
Skyline Drive
 
What rallies or events do you like to attend?
All that I can attend.
 
Is there someone who rides “two-up” with you?
My fiancée, Tracy, will hop on once in a while.
 
 
Off the cuff from…JP
 
"Since I’ve purchased my new bike and joined the SCRC, I’m really looking forward to riding with everyone.  I went to Daytona Bike Week in March for ten days.  WOW--that’s all can say.  I don’t know what else I can say, but let’s ride.
 
 

 


 

 

 

 


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