Fatman - Colin Hutchinson

Bio

1) How long have you been riding motorcycles and what was your first bike? Been riding Bikes for 50 years Learnt to ride on Dads 1972 Norton Commando 750 never really mastered the ride just jumped on and hung on, lower to fall of than our horse.

2) What made you buy a Harley? Had a Suzuki 250 Hustler in my teens. Then moved up in my 40's to Honda 750. On my 50th birthday I bought my first Harley, a new 1997 Fatboy. I loved that bike, so traditional.

3) What are you currently riding? In 2014 I was on a 2014 Ultra Glide, hit a roo on the National Rally ride to Cairns and ended up in hospital (Rockhampton) for 12 mths. Living my dreams on a 2019 Tri Glide 114ci.

4) How long have you been in HOG? Since 1st January 1997. Started at NSW HOG in 1997 for 2 years, then Liverpool HOG 1998 for 10 years. Total HOG YEARS 25 years.

5) How long have you been in Sydney HOG? Joined 1st January 2008.

6) What do you love most about Sydney HOG? Friendships, organised rides, learners safety riding explained and implemented.

7) Where is your favourite place to ride? Completing the Snowy Mts Ride -3 Days.

8) What ride is on your bucket list? Tail of Dragon USA – Ride NZ Nth & Sth.

9) Which bike is on your bucket list? I currently ride a 2019 HD Tri Glide. I will upgrade in couple of years.

10) Any advice for new members? Fellowships, organized rides, new member rides, safety group riding is paramount. Main objective is ‘TO RIDE AND HAVE FUN’. If in doubt safety first.