AmySueSporty- Moto Blog

Every Year- it gets harder for me to accept Winter.  It takes away my fun- it takes away my riding, it takes away my sun and my moto fams.. It is just a deep dark hole of a cold pit with snow and wind howling around your ears.  YUCK.  The snow isn't really the WORST part- its the bone chilling below zero winds that make me want to curl up in bed with my flannel jammie bottoms and drink hot chocolate while watching Netfix marathon after marathon.... I have contemplated moving many times- away from the Midwest- somewhere southern, somewhere that 30* is a joke and happens very seldom.  I've been to the south east on a few occasions.. I liked it.  I could see myself riding those Tennessee mountain roads well into 'winter' and starting up again as early as March- the lazy attitude and just pulling over to take a nap on the side of the road- I mean.. I COULD DO THAT.  Carry a hammock at all times JUST INCASE a cool chill spot pops up to camp in.. it's a dream. But in the

Last summer, I met a young lady who rode a fuel injected Sportster. She loved the bike, and got so enthralled with the riding culture, she needed something a bit bigger and more comfortable for the many miles she started to put on.  She came in to see us at the shop with her brother- a long time parts customer who eventually became my SWAP meet buddy.   Their entire family rides- Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister.. every week on Thursday they go get ice cream at the local Dairy Queen and catch up with each other.. it sounds like a fucking episode of Leave it to Beaver- but they didn't start out as a riding family.  The riding brought them together, and helped some of them through tough times in life- Alcohol addiction, drugs, adolescence... you name it. So in reality, it is the essence of why we all ride.  To find your tribe, and get away from the shit that brings you down. One summer day this beautiful lady comes in and is looking for an upgrade in motor size. (Because we all know you c

  So- this is my first blog- are you supposed to say that when it's your first? Or just let everyone assume you are a seasoned vet? Blogs seem as old as Harley Davidson itself- I'm probably the ONLY 20 something gal out there who hasn't attempted one.. As I'm contemplating this, I'm figuring it doesn't matter, you're going to keep reading, or not...Either way, let me introduce myself: I'm Amy Sue, I love motorcycles and the motorcycle community.  I go above and beyond my regular duties as a moto sales gal here in the great state of Illinois selling bikes, meeting fellow riders and enthusiasts, like Frank Fritz: promoting the best and most world recognized brand in the world by encouraging female riders to get on bikes! And YES you can work on them too! PLUS you do NOT have to look like a rough n trashy biker! (Agreed guys look better trashy nasty and rough, but ladies.. no.)  LOOK AT ME! YOU CAN DO IT!!!  I frequently drool over builds on Instagra