Featured Member - December 2006

 

 

Name – J. Wayne Bryant
Nickname – Papasmurff1 aka Papa
Location – Virginia
Hometown – Arvonia
Marital status – On Paper
Children – 1 at home 1 deceased 1 grandchild
Age – 53
Occupation – Shipping /Receiving Manager for metal fabrication shop
Current motorcycle(s) – 1997 Kawasaki Voyager XII

How did you hear about the SCRC and when did you join?

I found it on the web. Met with first officer of the Charlottesville chapter and joined.

How long have you been riding?

About 25 years

Have you ever taken a motorcycle safety course?

No.

What was your first bike?

Yamaha 750 Virago, 1981

How many bikes have you owned?

3

Why do you ride?

My therapy , and I love to meet people.

Have you ridden with an organized group before?

Yes.

What modifications have you done to your bike?

Cobra exhaust , baker air wings, Wheels rotors and calipers powder coated gold and silver.

What accessories do you want to add to your bike?

Will add sat. radio as soon as i find the mount I want.

What is your dream bike?

I own it.

What kind of riding do you like to do – straight-aways or twisties?

Like all types but I enjoy setting the cruise control on about 80 on the super slabs.

If you have a nickname, how did you get it?  Tell the truth!

Got it cause I have a long beard and I am 3 apples high.

What is your favorite riding route?

Any with the SCRC gang.

Do you ride your bike to work?

Yes

What is the fastest you’ve ridden?

115

What is your favorite time of year to ride?

Fall

Have you ever been down?  If so, how were you hurt and what did you learn from the incident?

yes, yes, learned not to do it again lol.

Have you ever done an “Iron Butt” ride?

No.

If not, what is the furthest you’ve ridden?

2150 in a week.

What was the worst weather in which you’ve ridden?

toss up between hurricane in La. or snow storm in WVA.

Do you know how to work on your bike?

Do regular maintenance. leave real stuff to the pros.

What is your favorite road song?

Disco. old R& B , or the blues

What was your most adventurous ride?

Going to Ashville NC.  

What rallies or events do you like to attend?

most any specially if it benefits kids.

Is there someone who rides “two-up” with you?

If I get lucky, lol.

Off the cuff from Papa…

"I am the luckiest guy in the world to have a daughter that I worship the ground she walks on. And to have the greatest family in the world . The Va. SCRC. I am not the best educated guy in the world and I make mistakes . But in the end whatever I do for people is always from my heart."
 

 

 


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