I have been riding off and on all my life.  probably more off than on because I usually cant afford to keep one.  One of my first bikes was a Honda Trail 70.  I remember being small enough that I could barely push it around but I had to do that in order to prove to my mom that I was big enough to ride it.  I was young / small enough that I had to hang a leg over the center bar while the other was on the ground while I was sitting still.  I wasn't big enough to put both feet on the ground.

I also had a Z50 not too long after that.  I think I was around 10-12 when I got that one.

I've had a few other bikes along the way including some dirt bikes, 4 wheelers and a few street bikes I also bought a new polaris ATV when they first came out in 1985.  Wore the hell outta that thing.  I currently have a polaris ATV 325 and a street bike.   The Intruder on the right is the one I had previous to the Boulevard.  I really like the look of it but was just too small for me.  GAWD that thing was loud.

A 2005 Suzuki C50 Boulevard 805cc (Volusias newest name)  Notice the cool custom seat. Designed and hand built by my brother Kevin Sockwell, Owner of American Drag Seats

He made a template off my bike so if you have a C50 Boulevard or Volusia you can order a seat like this one without him needing your bike present.  

The seat is made from Alligator and leather.  the flames were hand drawn by Kevin.  He also does all the sewing, Built the pan and shaped the foam.  I had him shape the foam in such a way that I could lean back against the back part of the seat.  It also lays me back somewhat in a reclined position

Suzuki Intruder 800

2006 Boulevard M109R


One Badass Suzuki!