September 11th Ride

Beautiful day just like it was 20 years ago on Sept 11, 2001. I was in the Washington, DC area that day and got out safely and drove back to Atlanta in my rental car. Riding down GA 400 today just ramblin about several things. Hope you enjoy the ride.

[@mbeck9680]

I always look forward to your videos. So sorry about the loss of your cousin. I purchased a 2021 Heritage Classic 114 in July of this year. Like you, I am very conservative with my money. The bike is actually the most expensive vehicle I have ever purchased, that includes cars and trucks. My choice was between the Road King and the Heritage but as I am not getting any younger (I am 65) I went for the lighter bike. I have 4,500 miles on it and know I made the right decision for me. I am thinking of adding the tour pack to it for additional luggage storage on long trips.

[@GARamblinMan]

We are the same age and I chose the Heritage for a lot of the same reasons you did. I know it’s the right bike for me but I still think about that Road Glide I could have had. Ha. I got a small tail bag for mine that I strapped to the passenger seat. Gives me a little more storage. I’ve thought about the tour pack but I’ll take a couple of trips with the set up now to see if I really need the big tour pack. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hi G Man Sorry for loss, so true we need to have a better 2021, and even now 2022 Be well Good bless

[@scottdavis9318]

Good to see you out enjoying your new bike. Thanks for another great video 👍🇺🇲

[@GARamblinMan]

It was a beautiful day to ride. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

[@rascalman3588]

We were just through your area this same weekend. Took a trip to Helen, Suches and Dahlonega then down 400 back to middle Ga. Sorry about your cousin, we too have lost a lot of friends due to this pandemic. Would love to see your trip out west. Thanks for sharing.

[@GARamblinMan]

Beautiful places to ride you were at for sure. GA 400 is not a bad road these days. I used to live in Warner Robins so I’ve made the trek to Middle GA many times. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you had a great trip. The weather was great.

[@alaindecelles9373]

It nice to see you enjoying your nice Heritage and yes we have to hope for better days however when I ride my bike I forget all the trouble in the world and worries, ride safe and enjoy

[@GARamblinMan]

That’s one if the things I like about riding motorcycles. Just gives me a chance to think about nothing but the ride and forget everything else. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.

[@EasyRiderGreg]

Every time you think nothing else could go wrong, it does. My condolences to you for your loss. If I can't pay cash for some thing I don't buy it. I like reds and blues the best for vehicles. But I buy mine mostly for the condition and price. Have a great week.

[@GARamblinMan]

You and I are on the same page regarding paying for motorcycles. The price is much more real when you plop down the cash. Color is really secondary for me too so long as the bike is not some wild color like purple or pink. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.

[@larry68hd11]

Enjoyed

[@indepublican]

always enjoy a good ramble with you. I upgraded to a 2018 Springfield a few years back, put a Corbin seat on it, and every time I get on it I fall in love all over again.

[@GARamblinMan]

I rode the Springfield for a week a few years ago in New England. Great bike and I can see why you swapped out the seat. That was my only real complaint about the stock motorcycle. That seat was torture for me after about an hour in the saddle. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

I use to live off of Holcomb Bridge Rd back in 1985. It has changes a little since then.

[@GARamblinMan]

Holcomb Bridge Road is one of the busiest roads in Atlanta. I avoid it when I can. And it was probably slow in 1985 but today it’s really bad. Traffic+ has improved since COVID since so many people work from home now.

[@diablorojo5793]

Mister when are you coming back with another video ? Thank you so much and have a great day!!

[@GARamblinMan]

Soon. Waiting for some warm dry days.

[@bringerofstorms1]

Hope to see more videos soon...... next time you're in the Waynesville NC area get in touch with me. There's some wonderful riding places that not many people know about!

[@GARamblinMan]

I come through or close to Waynesville when I’m heading up to NC to meet my buddy NC Stoney. I’ll let you know next time I’m going through. Thanks for watching.

[@bringerofstorms1]

@@GARamblinMan, sounds good! I'm a Stoney fan as well.

[@snowman100]

Sorry to hear about your cousin Tommy, let's all please take care, and everyone be safe

[@GARamblinMan]

Thanks. Makes it a lot more real when you lose somebody close. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be safe.

[@johngilbert1047]

Riding Interstates is not for the weak. I have to deal with about 20 miles of 485 in Charlotte on days I ride to work. The speed limit is 70, and much like the ATL area, if you’re doing the speed limit, you’ll get run over. Looks like the concrete on GA 400 has gotten rough over time, too. And then 285 around to “Mayretta” as I’ve heard it called. Fun. I think we all have lost someone due to Covid (or know someone who has). I’m not sure it’ll ever go back to how things were 2 years ago. It’s amazing to watch the current administration at work. And to think they’ve only been at it for 8 months. Hard to believe it’s been 20 years. I remember it like it was last week. I think we all do. Enjoy your Heritage, hope to see it in person soon.

[@GARamblinMan]

The highways generally around the south are so much better than the pavement in other parts of the country where the weather takes a toll on the asphalt or concrete so we are fortunate there. The thing about Atlanta is they always seem to be working on the highways widening them or putting in toll lanes or whatever. I try to stay off them most of the time especially I-285 loop around Atlanta. That road is truly a racetrack. Hopefully we can get a ride in this fall. I love riding this time of year. Ride safe my friend.

[@JamesNolan]

Nice video. I like riding Georgia 400. It was a beautiful day. Sorry about your cousin.

[@GARamblinMan]

GA 400 is way better now since the pandemic hit. It’s still busy in some areas at certain times, but overall the traffic is way down from what it used to be. It’s a good smooth and wide road so I don’t mind it. I just try to stay off I-285 and the downtown connector. Thanks for watching.

[@JamesNolan]

@@GARamblinMan I used to work in Marietta and lived near Athens and used to take 85 and 285. I must have been stupid cause I wouldn’t do it now. Lol. I do commute to Atlanta sometimes and your right, since the pandemic it hasn’t been as bad. I love riding 400 and going up into Dalonega

[@GARamblinMan]

@@JamesNolan that 85/285 commute into Atlanta from Gwinnett county is brutal. I’ll take GA 400 any day over that route.

[@JamesNolan]

@@GARamblinMan totally agree. I like 316 out to Athens too

[@GoofyBastard]

Sorry to hear about your cousin, that sucks. I have known a couple of people that have had it and 1 person that died from it. Like you I am hoping that 2022 will put all this crap behind us.

[@GARamblinMan]

Surely 2022 will be better. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.

[@terralriver]

Thank you for your videos sir. I had engine guards with highway pegs and a sissy bar installed on my 2021 Street Bob today. As I was waiting, I test rode a 2019 Heritage and I loved it!!! I am trading in my 2021 Tri Glide for a 2021 Heritage Classic. I pick up my Heritage this Friday! Extremely super exicted!!!

[@GARamblinMan]

I know you’ll love the Heritage. I’d be interested in hearing from you a comparison of the ride on your Street Bob vs your new Heritage. I love the look and size of the Street Bob and am considering it maybe as a second bike. Thanks for watching and good luck on your new Heritage

[@terralriver]

@@GARamblinMan Absolutely. I'll be glad to give you my opinions on both my bikes.

[@terralriver]

@@GARamblinMan Also if you look at my profile picture, that's my 2021 Street Bob.

[@terralriver]

@@GARamblinMan What mirrors did you put on your Heritage? Those look awesome!

[@GARamblinMan]

The mirrors and grips are the Dominion series from Harley-Davidson. I love them. You can order them from Harley-Davidson.com.

[@XL883CNick]

Sucks your cousin passed. My grandma, brother in law, and a few other family members have passed from COVID over the last year or so. Seems you have the genetics to survive or it gets ya. Find my self in a similar dilemma looking to get a bigger Harley and the Heritage ticks the box's as well as the Sport Glide and the Super Chief Limited but like you explained it's a 20k proposition any way you slice it. Has me looking at an older heritage around 10k. Love to see a vlog about the dam too, safe travels 👍

[@GARamblinMan]

Thanks. This COVID thing looks like it will never go away. I went in this weekend and got a booster shot and flu shot so I’m doing what I can to protect myself. I really considered and liked the Sport Glide but settled on the Heritage. The new Indian Chief models came out about a month after I bought my Heritage so I wasn’t able to check them out. They look like great new Indian models and definitely competitive with the Heritage. I looked at a few used Heritage models with the newer Milwaukee 8 motors but they weren’t that much cheaper than a new one. If you can accept the older 103 twin cam motor, you’ll probably get some good deals on models before 2018. I never made it up to Hoover Dam on my Arizona trip. It’s still on my list though and I’ll go sometime soon. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe.

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

👍👍

[@CLGold]

You haven't posted any videos in a while. We miss seeing your rides!

[@GARamblinMan]

You are right and it’s been a busy few months for me for a lot of different reasons but I hope to be out soon and posting videos again. Thanks for watching and I really appreciate your kind comments. Ride safe.

[@donaldduck2405]

I'm happy with my 2019 FLHCS, I have added many things to my bike to make it mine. I black out my bike some more,& not finished. I have many more items in storage & home for Beastette.I ordered a new seat that looks like the original with black studs, but supports a backrest that slips in seat. The seat is deep with high rear of seat like saddlemen. It has separate passenger seat with studs. There're another company that has rear fender bibs with machining black studs, & similar items of OE..Keep up the good work, I enjoyed the freeway Vblog. Keep up the good work

[@GARamblinMan]

The great thing about Harley-Davidson is all the great after market parts there are out there that allow you to make the motorcycle truly yours. Sounds like some great mods you’ve made for sure. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.

[@markhenry192]

Great vlog/topic. Like you I have a tiny bit of buyers remorse when I purchased my 2020 Low Rider. It was what I could comfortably afford at the time but I would have loved a Slim! Still as the Harley rep said to me "they are pretty much all the same, just different handlebars"! And rather like you I ended up with black again!! Thanks.

[@GARamblinMan]

The good thing about Harley-Davidson motorcycles is they hold their value pretty well so if you get a particular model you find out after a few months or even a couple of years that doesn’t suit you, you can trade it in and not take too much of a hit. Thanks for watching.

[@markhenry192]

@@GARamblinMan that is very true but try convincing my wife of that🤣 thanks for the reply.

[@GARamblinMan]

Very funny. Just give me her number and I’ll convince her. But I can’t be responsible for any actions she may or may not take against you or your motorcycle!

[@markhenry192]

@@GARamblinMan 🤣

[@steveledbetter9579]

The dam is something to see I was there in the late 90 ‘s they have done some Renovations around the dam they put in that new interstate bypass so I’ve been out there to see what that looks like so if go I’d love to see what it looks like now. Be safe . I hope we can still that lunch and ride before the weather gets cold .( well cold for Georgia ) later .😎👍

[@GARamblinMan]

I’m thinking I will probably do that trip and see the dam. Life is short and I want to make sure I’ve checked that item off my list. I really like riding in the southwest. Pretty dry and mild for the most part and the scenery is so much different than the east coast. I love riding this time of year so we should plan a Saturday sometime soon and hit the roads around here. There’s a pretty good motorcycle friendly restaurant and bar in Jasper named Rocco’s that might be a good lunch spot. Or one of my other favorites - Bigun’s BBQ in Talking Rock. Thanks for watching.

[@steveledbetter9579]

I’d like to have lunch with you sometime and do some riding around Jasper . I’ve been to Rocco’s several times I love their fried mushrooms . Well let me know when your schedule allows for a lunch on a Saturday or something and then let me know and I’ll meet you there . Be safe .😎👍

[@GARamblinMan]

Steve - this sounds good. I’m trying to set up a ride with one other subscriber of mine who lives in Gainesville and has a new Harley and wants to ride. Drop me an email at [e-mail] and send your contact info and I’ll try to set this up. Have a great week.

[@Superfangelo]

Ramblin'' Man, I've watched several of your vids and I subscribed some time ago, a coup[e months?. I like your style. I have the same Harley Heritage, but a 2018. Mine is silver, but same bike. So far, I like it a lot and it checks all the boxes Just bought it recently as a returning rider. I'm a retired 69 yr. old designer/artist. Well, kinda 'retired'. I plan to keep working (somehow), until i drop. "Retirement' is over-rated, dude. Work is good. I work for myself now. I live in Gainesville, just north of you a bit. We should hook up at some point and ride together. I think you're in Roswell, not too far. I'd be honored to be your wing man for a ride here and there. In any case, take care and ride safe. ~ Mark

[@GARamblinMan]

Mark - I live in Cumming so just down the road from you. We should get together for a ride soon. Plenty of good roads around here. I’m 65 now and keep thinking I’m going to retire but I’ll probably get bored. Thanks for watching and ride safe. Drop me a line at [e-mail] and we can get together for a ride.

[@DR-kh7kj]

Update on your Mustang seat and backrest? I also see a new windshield bag

[@GARamblinMan]

I’ve had the Mustang seat and backrest for quite awhile now and love it. I took a pretty long weekend trip in October and the seat was super comfortable. The back rest is a big plus too. Makes long rides easy. The windshield bag is from Harley-Davidson and is good place for small items like wallet, keys and registration/insurance cards. Thanks for watching and ride safe.

[@DR-kh7kj]

@@GARamblinMan Thanks for your quick reply. I dont like the stock seat and was thinking about a harley sundowner but , I had one on a 2005 roadglide and still had to have it customized. With no motorcycle shows again this year , its a roll of the dice.

[@GARamblinMan]

@@DR-kh7kj I had a Mustang seat on my previous bike and liked it a lot so that’s why I went that route again. I’ve had some friends who got the upgraded Harley Hammock seats for their Street Glides and liked those. I think Harley will let you try out a seat. You should check with your dealer to see if they would let you test one for a day.

[@paulfosbery6026]

Hello Doug! $20,000 for a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle!! BLIMEY!! In the whole of my working and retired life of 87 years, I have only managed to save that amount of money, (to cover my final disposal!). In my 70+ years of motorcycles, the most I have ever spent on purchasing any of the motorcycles is £4,000 for my 1992 Honda CBR600FM, in 1993, (which got stolen!). Most of my bikes since 1950 cost me between £100 and £1,000. My present 1996 Honda Rebel cost me £800 second-hand in 2013! I could never imagine hocking myself up to borrowing zillions of Pounds/Dollars on a motor vehicle! In fact, in my wildest dreams, I can't imagine anyone being able to afford to purchase a new Harley-Davidson!! Maybe we Brits are a poor, under-paid lot...LOL...! Take care, all, and RS!

[@johngilbert1047]

MSRP on a black Ultra Limited is $29,000, and the RDRS system (which is being included on all new bikes) is another $1000. Add for accessories and other paint colors, and you’re quickly north of $30k. I have a pretty stout bike payment, as I bought a new Ultra Limited this Summer.

[@GARamblinMan]

Paul - I am sure you’re under paid! $20,000 is mid range for what a Harley cost here in the USA. you can get a Sportster for around $10,000 or so but the big touring bikes are high $20’s or low $30’s (and that’s in thousands!). The most I ever paid before this was about $5K, so this was a big step up for me. Ride safe over the pond there my friend.

[@PaulsMotoZen]

It is a shame that the attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities during that day. Since then, almost a million combined deaths of civilian and soldiers since the "War on Terrorism" overseas.

[@GARamblinMan]

I guess we haven’t been attacked since then but the cost of 20 years in the Middle East has been severe. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@PaulsMotoZen]

@@GARamblinMan I still don't understand why building 7 was not part of the 9/11 Commission Report.