Harley cure for mid-life crisis

[malcvtr]

Hi. I'm from England and I've just bought an ex-demo Street Glide from Birmingham HD - my first Harley. I rode one of these beauties last year, courtesy of Eagle Rider in Palm Desert, and it started an itch which could only be cured one way. As I'm pushing 62, it's probably been bought for all sorts of deep-seated psychological reasons too.

My long-suffering partner, Lynn, bless her heart, agreed we should get a Harley after falling in love with the sound and riding position. She knows the stomach-churning amount of money we spent means that we're eating beans and toast for at least six months. Since I picked up a Harley accessory catalogue, I've got to break it to her gently that some days we may not eat at all...

I'm looking forward to getting help and advice for all my dumb questions from you experienced and wise Harley guys (and gals).

Malc

PS I've been riding on and off since I was 17 and live near Cleobury Mortimer in the West Midlands where the local farmers are doing their best to turn roads into fields...

 

[CrBear]

Congrats and Enjoy ! It always helps all those psychological issues disappear !

 

[danoday]

Welcome from Huntsville, Alabama. USA

The decisions to spend money on Harley parts or go without eating is an obvious easy answer. So, let us know if we need to take up a food collection, because no one should ride around hungry....lol

 

[malcvtr]

Ha ha. Thanks guys. Your advice is much appreciated

 

[Mojo]

Welcome to SGF, A Harley is a cure for any life crisis !

 

[Timcza]

Welcome and congrats on the bike. Remember happiness is priceless.

 

[Captain Dave]

Rahman noodles is the answer. Cheap and you can eat all you want. Save the money for the Harley. Shop online, you can save a bunch.

 

[malcvtr]

All good advice, guys. Thanks

 

[IamBr549]

Welcome from Florida! Your post made me laugh! Enjoy and be safe


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[malcvtr]

Thanks and thanks for the welcome.

 

[Iron Horse]

Welcome from Greensboro, NC. I turned 62 this summer and nothing clears your mind like riding HD Street Glide. Headed out on 3 day trip this weekend to the Tail of the Dragon, then down to Helen, GA. Enjoy your Harley.


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[malcvtr]

Thanks mate. I'm loving the Street Glide experience so far. Beginning to think about putting Ohlins FKC 102 cartridges in the front forks...

 

[TomA]

Welcome to the fun

 

[Bones]

Welcome from Georgia, USA. I enjoyed your humor. I hope you don't have to give up those lovely fish and chips.

 

[malcvtr]

Thanks guys. Fish and chips! Aaaaarrrrggghhhh! It was cruel to remind me of fish and chips when I'm beginning my second week of living on the equivalent of $2 a day so that I can fund Harley accessories! Sundowner seat comes tomorrow

 

[RuknRole]

Welcome!

Congratulations on taking the first step and admitting you're a Glide'oholic!

You've come to the right place; it will fuel your addiction nicely!

Who says Beans on Toast can't be gourmet?

JAMIE OLIVER'S BEANS ON TOAST

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 cloves of garlic
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon (5 mL) smoked paprika
2 tablespoons (30 mL) balsamic vinegar
2-14 ounce (800 g total) cans of cannellini beans
1-14 ounce (400 g) can of plum tomatoes
Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco
salt and pepper
4 thick slices of bread
cheddar cheese

Rosemary & Chili Oil

2 fresh red chiles
2 sprigs of fresh
Rosemary Olive oil

Directions

To make the rosemary & chili oil: Seed and finely chop the chiles, placing them in a saucepan. Remove the rosemary from the stem and throw them in the saucepan. Cover with oil, and turn on the heat to very low. Allow the flavors to infuse for 20 minutes, then remove from the heat. Store the oil in a jar for future use. *I highly recommend using gloves when working with the chiles. Use caution not to touch your eyes or nose!

For the beans: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 C). Peel and mince the garlic and put it into a large, shallow ovenproof skillet. A good lug of the rosemary chili oil and heat the garlic over low heat. Peel and dice the onion; add it to the skillet along with the paprika. Cook the onion/garlic/paprika mixture for 10-15 minutes until the onions are softened, stirring frequently. Add the balsamic and stir to combine well. Drain most of the liquid from the beans, but not all of it, then pour the beans into the skillet. Add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands or use a potato masher. Add a few good splashes of Worcestershire sauce and couple of dashes of Tabasco. Season well with salt and pepper and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Scrunch of a piece of parchment paper, then wet it. Lightly tuck the parchment paper on the surface of the place.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes to an hour, or until thick and dark.

To serve: Toast the bread, then divide the beans between the slices. Add some grated cheddar cheese and lightly drizzle over some rosemary chili oil. Serve hot.

 

[malcvtr]

Ha ha! Thanks mate. Gourmet beans on toast - who knew?

 

[2016-Street-Glide-Rider]

Welcome From California.

 

[malcvtr]

Thanks very much.