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Mr. Motorcycle
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Mr. Motorcycle
I live at 1 Frozen place in, Minnesota, United States
My wife refers to me as Mr. Motorcycle. My real name is Mark. I'm happily married and I'm also a father to 6 children. I have two human offspring, two cats, one dog, and one custom Harley. I believe that makes 6 children. When I'm not doing my real full time job, or going for a ride, I like to do art, custom paint jobs, and of course BLOG. If you would like to contact me, my e-mail address is 1mrmotorcycle@gmail.com.
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This is my Bliss.

This is my Bliss.
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The photo above is my ride :
"Kenny" started life as a stock 1997 883 Sportster. Then one day I got a hold of it. Mwua ha ha ha. It is now almost entirely custom with a Built, "slightly juiced up" 1200 motor. I give Special thanks to Stormy Custom Bike Works for the parts swapping, motor building, mechanical, and wiring.
The Metal Fabrication, bodywork and custom paint was done by me.

Here is a bit of trivial background on the name Kenny for those who might be interested:

I know traditionally, most people who name their rides, motorcycles, and cars alike name them with female names. I of course had to be difficult and different. Unlike many of you, I gave my bike a male name because I think bikes look masculine not feminine. My bike "Kenny", was named after my father Ken as a tribute to "both" of my parents, for all of the love, encouragement, support, opportunities, and the many blessings they have given me in my life. Since I wanted to go with a masculine name, Shirley my mother's name just wouldn't do.

I must give credit though, the idea to name my bike in tribute to my folks came from Beach, of The Beach Cruiser. He named his bike after his father Archie. I was so touched, I thought why not.


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I welcome and encourage your comments.
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Thanx,
Mr. Motorcycle

Friday, July 18, 2008

Grab it Pack product review


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On Friday, May 9th, 2008, I posted about the Grab-it Pack™. Here is a link to the original post. http://01mrmotorcycle.blogspot.com/search?q=GRABITPACK
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I said "I'm seriously thinking about getting one."
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Well I did get one.
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So, Here is my product review on the Grab-it Pack™:
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I've been using it for a while now, and I absolutely love it.
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I use it just about everytime I ride. 99% of the time, It's strapped to me.
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It's so comfortable. When I go out for a ride on my motorcycle with it on, I don't hardly even know it's there. Without using any saddle bags, jacket pockets, pants pockets, or other pockets but the Grab-it Pack™ , I'm able to carry Night riding glasses, my wallet, digital camera, cell phone, pocket knife, and room to spare.
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It's lightweight, easy to adjust to fit, easy to put on and take off, durable and water resistant with lots of easy access pockets.
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I do have basicly one issue with the Grab-it Pack™.
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The pocket flaps are a little flimsy, and could maybe use some more velcro.
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So I contacted the company. http://www.grabitpack.com/contact.htm .
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I addressed this with them, and was informed that coming soon they will be selling a newer, more durable version that addresses exactly this issue. I look forward to seeing the new one because I'm 99.9% satisfied with the one I own now.
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Just the other day a friend and myself went out riding. He wanted to try it. I wouldn't even borrow it to him just try on, because I feard he wouldn't give it back. I'll buy the new version when it comes out, and give him my old one. LOL!
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Anyway, if your are into riding motorcycles, bicycles, hiking, fishing, etc., you can't go wrong with a Grab-it Pack™!

7 comments:

Ann said...

OK, that's a very cool product! I'm gonna have to get one when I start to ride, because my baby won't have saddlebags on her. :)

FLHX_Dave said...

I was checking this out and was thinking that a ex SWAT guy must have designed it. I also thought it might make a great ride CCW bag.(Carry Concealed Weapons Permit)

I was looking into it some more, and found this pict that validated my thoughts. My Sig would fit in that.

Grab-it Pack Packer

B.B. said...

Dave- I checked out the link, dang..it's a good thing she has the pack, cuz she sure ain't fitting anything anywhere else!

Mr. Motorcycle said...

Ann,

Do get one. You won't regret it. I promise.

Dave,

The inventor, Luis Kiss is in thr film industry! Go figure. Not SWAT.

The Sig, maybe, if a very small one. If you want dimentions before you buy one, let me know.

B.B.,
Shhhh!
That part where the chick is wearing basicly no clothes was supposed to be a secret little suprise for anyone who actually clicked on the link!
OOOOOH MY!

B.B. said...

Uh oh, sorry, I'm not very good at surprises! :)

"Joker" said...

I wish I'd have had one of those last year before I got my saddlebags. It would've been handy. Don't need one now of course, but it seems a great option for those riders with no saddlebags.

Mr. Motorcycle said...

Joker,

No doubt.
I still have saddlebag I'm looking at a removable strap on rear seat bag too.