Houston 2-Wheel Culture Gone??? - Page 2

obed · 04-13-2020, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ninenine

I remember you old man! Hope all has been well? Where did you move to?

not too far, just up in Porter.
A couple of the guys off the forum, guys I rode and raced with have been to the house.

The Morganator · 04-13-2020, 12:56 PM

When i first started my weekend rides i may have 3 or 4 show up. Years later we have anywhere from 15 to 40 on weekends. I think there is still interest.

bdmpastx · 04-13-2020, 01:01 PM

And some of us cannot physically ride anymore but still are here because MH is family. I do miss a lot of my old TSBA folks as well. Too bad they don't have the presence they once did as well as HSN and others.

ninenine · 04-13-2020, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by obed

not too far, just up in Porter.
A couple of the guys off the forum, guys I rode and raced with have been to the house.

You aren't far from me. I am in the Kingwood area. Glad to hear you're doing well.

RidesWLightsbr · 04-13-2020, 04:30 PM

i have a family at home, I dont have a sport bike so I ride for relaxing and when I was going to work I commuted on my bike everyday. Still take short rides around 4 times a week.

SouthernFZ09 · 04-14-2020, 06:36 PM

I just recently (within the last 2 months) purchased my first Street/sport bike, found MH and started joining in the fun. I really enjoy the group rides and have learned a lot in just the month or so I've been meeting up with the great folks of MH. I too am "older" at 43 and can't ride as much as I want. I do break away when ever possible and get some seat time in.

Wrek77 · 04-14-2020, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bdmpastx

And some of us cannot physically ride anymore but still are here because MH is family. I do miss a lot of my old TSBA folks as well. Too bad they don't have the presence they once did as well as HSN and others.

Them TSBA SMR's of about 20 years ago. Very talented group except for the on the black and silver Gixxer

Gixxerguy86 · 04-14-2020, 11:23 PM

I'm still here, although I admit to not being as active. Partly because I stay in SA for school and I'm only back during the winter and summer and some weekends in between. Also partly due to facebook basically taking over meet ups. Its kind of depressing really, I miss seeing meets and hangouts here on a normal occasion and bike nights. I feel like the bike scene in Houston in general has dwindled down quite a bit, to the point where its only small groups of friends around town who know each other and not common, weekly meet up points. And if there are any, please let me know and I'll show up and hang out next time I'm in town with a bike and some free time (bombshells 45 south doesn't count, lol)

TomballD · 04-15-2020, 10:00 AM

MH for life or until it stops loading one day. I have met so many great people, learned so much information and bought and sold so much stuff from this site the last ten years. Social media is definitely hurting this platform. I couldn't even count the people or insane things that have happened here that impacted my life. I seem to remember a few threads that brought so much traffic the site shut down, one specifically involving a police chase...

less_than_coop · 04-15-2020, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TomballD

MH for life or until it stops loading one day. I have met so many great people, learned so much information and bought and sold so much stuff from this site the last ten years. Social media is definitely hurting this platform. I couldn't even count the people or insane things that have happened here that impacted my life. I seem to remember a few threads that brought so much traffic the site shut down, one specifically involving a police chase...

Word. This site is my community. Ive made real and e-friends through MH. Ive had great time, good times and annoying times here. I too have learned so much, starting with my joining in 2006 and quickly learning that I didnt know about !

Like you, Ill keep logging on until that day the page won't load.

Still rock my MH eat/sleep/ride shirt!

flipstyledsm22 · 04-15-2020, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by less_than_coop

Still rock my MH eat/sleep/ride shirt!

All my MH gear needs to be replaced... Someone should put an order in for new when this whole pandemic thing blows over.

less_than_coop · 04-15-2020, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

All my MH gear needs to be replaced... Someone should put an order in for new when this whole pandemic thing blows over.

Id be in.

Solracer · 04-15-2020, 01:30 PM

We can turn out some shirts, hoodies and decals.

less_than_coop · 04-15-2020, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Solracer

We can turn out some shirts, hoodies and decals.

1. Less_Than_Coop
2.

TomballD · 04-15-2020, 02:54 PM

I'm in for shirts but can we upgrade the quality from the thick, wide gilden variety? Maybe get some athletic material ones?

I pledge to start posting more moto threads starting today

MMHGA!

SilverBullet · 04-15-2020, 04:00 PM

I might be up for a shirt if you do sleeveless. Not a wife beater though, sleeveless muscle or gym shirt with a regular neck.

ninenine · 04-15-2020, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Solracer

We can turn out some shirts, hoodies and decals.

i still have my mh nola shirt. i believe only 5 or six ever made

flipstyledsm22 · 04-16-2020, 12:36 AM

MH Gear Customers

1. less_than_coop
2. Tomball
3. SilverBullet
4. flipstyledsm22

Tricki · 04-17-2020, 03:43 PM

Been riding some type of M/C since I was 7. I am now 53. I joined MH around 2005. I always wanted a spare trackbike but that never worked out. I did many local MH (HAK) outings and forest runs. Then one of my last MH rides some of the group started doing wheelies in traffic on I-45 near the woodlands mall. I love wheelies but in the middle of traffic not so much. Soon after I sold my GSXR and bought a Hardley. The GF loves it and we can ride comfortably for hours. I can't ride in that sportbike position for very long anymore. I don't really miss it too much. I still attend MotoGP COTA and watch Motoamerica etc.. And I spend time taking her kid to ride/ race motocross. So pretty much a cruiser rider these days.

TomballD · 04-17-2020, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by obed

I check in on the site almost daily, at least during the week.
A lot of the folks I know have moved on, in this world or the next.
I am 70 this year an still own 6 motorcycles but they are mostly dust collectors now.
I had some health issues that made me stop racing and doing track days in my mid-60's
I could still ride but racing and track days are likely just a fond memory...
I moved out of downtown about 4, almost 5 years ago so I would not likely come into town for meets, but I did enjoy going to them and meeting to watch the races at the different sports bars ... some of the old heads that I used to have so much fun are arguing with (good natured) are no longer around...I really miss old Bill embarrassing me when we were on the same side of an argument....
not people post on here who would even know me anymore... but I still have a look everyday

TMGP is waiting, you could always just go out with a bang!

Buy the way Obed, my 2nd boy is now riding and I have a 2 year old daughter as well who cant wait to get out there and crash.

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04-13-2020, 12:56 PM	#22
The Morganator Moderator Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Brenham, Tx. Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 3,909 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 2016 Aprilia Tuono Factory 2008 ZX14	When i first started my weekend rides i may have 3 or 4 show up. Years later we have anywhere from 15 to 40 on weekends. I think there is still interest.
	__________________ "King of Clean"

04-13-2020, 01:01 PM	#23
bdmpastx The Cripple Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pearland Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 6,073 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2009 Nissan GTR - sold 2015 Nissan GTR	And some of us cannot physically ride anymore but still are here because MH is family. I do miss a lot of my old TSBA folks as well. Too bad they don't have the presence they once did as well as HSN and others.
	__________________ Just the same way you are tortured by common sense, I am tortured as to why you have none.

04-13-2020, 04:30 PM	#25
RidesWLightsbr Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: KATY Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 22 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 2012 Honda NC700X 1974 Honda XL100 (project)	i have a family at home, I dont have a sport bike so I ride for relaxing and when I was going to work I commuted on my bike everyday. Still take short rides around 4 times a week.
	__________________ NC700X Scott "The older I get, the faster I was. There are old bikers and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers." ― Evel Knievel

04-14-2020, 06:36 PM	#26
SouthernFZ09 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 120	I just recently (within the last 2 months) purchased my first Street/sport bike, found MH and started joining in the fun. I really enjoy the group rides and have learned a lot in just the month or so I've been meeting up with the great folks of MH. I too am "older" at 43 and can't ride as much as I want. I do break away when ever possible and get some seat time in.

04-14-2020, 11:23 PM	#28
Gixxerguy86 Rider. Tuner. Wrencher. Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sugar Land and San Antonio Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 714 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 5 Bike(s): 1986 GSXR 815 2002 Bandit 1200 GSXR 1137cc Frankendragster (SOLD) various other oil-cooled Suzukis lots of dirt bikes	I'm still here, although I admit to not being as active. Partly because I stay in SA for school and I'm only back during the winter and summer and some weekends in between. Also partly due to facebook basically taking over meet ups. Its kind of depressing really, I miss seeing meets and hangouts here on a normal occasion and bike nights. I feel like the bike scene in Houston in general has dwindled down quite a bit, to the point where its only small groups of friends around town who know each other and not common, weekly meet up points. And if there are any, please let me know and I'll show up and hang out next time I'm in town with a bike and some free time (bombshells 45 south doesn't count, lol)
	__________________ G86

04-15-2020, 10:00 AM	#29
TomballD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball Feedback Rating: (5) Posts: 9,724 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): DR350 XR50 TDub-200 XR100-Tarded 1981 XR80	MH for life or until it stops loading one day. I have met so many great people, learned so much information and bought and sold so much stuff from this site the last ten years. Social media is definitely hurting this platform. I couldn't even count the people or insane things that have happened here that impacted my life. I seem to remember a few threads that brought so much traffic the site shut down, one specifically involving a police chase...
	__________________ Danny

04-15-2020, 01:30 PM	#33
Solracer MotoHouston.com Owner. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kemah Area Feedback Rating: (9) Posts: 30,000 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2015 Yamaha R1 (Street Bike) 2017 Honda Grom 2008 Yamaha R6 (Race Bike)	We can turn out some shirts, hoodies and decals.
	__________________ Chris

04-15-2020, 02:54 PM	#35
TomballD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball Feedback Rating: (5) Posts: 9,724 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): DR350 XR50 TDub-200 XR100-Tarded 1981 XR80	I'm in for shirts but can we upgrade the quality from the thick, wide gilden variety? Maybe get some athletic material ones? I pledge to start posting more moto threads starting today MMHGA!
	__________________ Danny

04-15-2020, 04:00 PM	#36
SilverBullet Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Harmaston, TX Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 1,554 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 2013 Yamaha Super Tenere 2011 Husqvarna TE630 2003 KTM 200EXC 2002 KTM 300EXC 1974 Suzuki TM400	I might be up for a shirt if you do sleeveless. Not a wife beater though, sleeveless muscle or gym shirt with a regular neck.

04-17-2020, 03:43 PM	#39
Tricki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 525 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 2005 Suzuki GSXR750 20th Anniversary 2001 Yamaha YZ125 1998 Kawasaki KX250 1987 Suzuki RM125 1978 Suzuki RM80	Been riding some type of M/C since I was 7. I am now 53. I joined MH around 2005. I always wanted a spare trackbike but that never worked out. I did many local MH (HAK) outings and forest runs. Then one of my last MH rides some of the group started doing wheelies in traffic on I-45 near the woodlands mall. I love wheelies but in the middle of traffic not so much. Soon after I sold my GSXR and bought a Hardley. The GF loves it and we can ride comfortably for hours. I can't ride in that sportbike position for very long anymore. I don't really miss it too much. I still attend MotoGP COTA and watch Motoamerica etc.. And I spend time taking her kid to ride/ race motocross. So pretty much a cruiser rider these days.
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