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TrashcatXO

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She/Her. Just an Appalachian gal that fell in love with her motorcycle. 🏳️‍🌈👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🐾 -------- 24 Honda Shadow Phantom rider (Áine) -------- Links: https://lnk.bio/trashcatXO -------- English, Deutsch, Gàidhlig

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TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · May 5

Finally heard back and no explanation, but at least they're going to do a return.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · May 1

😭 still waiting to hear back on what to do from C.C. Rider. Working on day 3 😩🤞🤞 I hear something today. It definitely seems a lot more comfy and looks so much better IMO. The listing specifically lists my year and model too 🤦‍♀️

#motosky #honda #shadow #phantom #cruiser #motorcycle #motorbike #seat

Close-up of a custom motorcycle seat resting on white fabric. The seat features black leather with orange hexagonal stitching and accent piping, creating a honeycomb pattern down the center.

Rear view of the custom seat on the 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom, showing the orange stitching aligned with the orange fender and a locking bolt misaligned to the back seat bracket.

Close-up of the seat’s mounting tab misaligned to a slot on the motorcycle frame. The surrounding area is dusty black plastic and orange painted metal.

The new custom seat on a 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom with an orange rear fender. The seat’s black leather and orange honeycomb stitching contrast with the bike’s paint and hard-mounted saddlebags.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · May 3

@mostlycussing.bsky.social looking gorgeous 😍 😂 they were probably like "the mornings are for exercise things! Go back to your afternoons/evenings silly motorcycle", 😂 riding is a workout though! Maybe more mentally, but we definitely can get a physical workout too.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · May 1

I have to say I disagree with how bulletproof their engines tend to be 🤷‍♀️ I think it's more of a case of them not being "cool", bikes.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · May 1

I'm also finding out that it seems to be really tough finding certain things aftermarket for this bike. I don't think mustang even offers a seat for them last I looked.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · May 1

It's better than the stock seat and looks nice 🤷‍♀️ it's not a touring bike, so I'm not really interested in like a mustang seat at the moment. The stock seat gets me 4 hours of riding until I start to get sore already. I'm working on that, or them shipping the correct brackets, but still no word 😩

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · May 1

Nope 🫤 it's not aligned on the operator's, or passenger's brackets 😫

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · May 1

😭 still waiting to hear back on what to do from C.C. Rider. Working on day 3 😩🤞🤞 I hear something today. It definitely seems a lot more comfy and looks so much better IMO. The listing specifically lists my year and model too 🤦‍♀️

#motosky #honda #shadow #phantom #cruiser #motorcycle #motorbike #seat

Close-up of a custom motorcycle seat resting on white fabric. The seat features black leather with orange hexagonal stitching and accent piping, creating a honeycomb pattern down the center.

Rear view of the custom seat on the 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom, showing the orange stitching aligned with the orange fender and a locking bolt misaligned to the back seat bracket.

Close-up of the seat’s mounting tab misaligned to a slot on the motorcycle frame. The surrounding area is dusty black plastic and orange painted metal.

The new custom seat on a 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom with an orange rear fender. The seat’s black leather and orange honeycomb stitching contrast with the bike’s paint and hard-mounted saddlebags.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 29

New clip up. It's always so sad for some reason when you part ways on the highway 😭

youtu.be/Z0QVkEhrSQY?...

#motosky #honda #shadow #phantom #suzuki #gsxr #750cc #motorcycle #motorbike #insta360 #lightfury #httyd #scorpionexo #sena #viveloci #speedandstrength #cardo #vikingbags

Sad goodbyes when you hit the exit

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TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 28

Oh, just curious that you replied with a revised version of my post text then 🤷‍♀️

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 28

Oh my gosh!! I hope you're ok, the pain isn't too bad, and you're getting good rest and care 💝 I hope you heal quick, so you can get back out there being the badass you are!

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 28

Um, hello there AI friend 🤔

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 28

That's dedication 🤣

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 28

I didn't know that 🤯 I did know it has like right the horsepower of my shadow phantom though 💀 which is surprising considering how much smaller it looks next to it. It's a really interesting bike. I think he mentioned that it was only made for like a couple of years too 🤔

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 28

He just recently got it and has been liking it a lot. It's a lot louder than my shadow and has so much more lean. It seems like a hybrid between a cruiser and standard bike in a lot of ways to me.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 28

Honda crew 😜😂 got a ride in today with a friend who has a 1984 Honda Magna and an 80s I think Honda Express scooter. Honourable mention for the Acura Integra since it's really a Honda too. Yummy eats at Kingfish too!

#motosky #honda #magna #scooter #motorcycle #motorbike #shadow #phantom #acura

Open garage at dusk with three motorcycles and a red Acura Integra under repair. A black Honda Magna leans left, a blue Honda express stands center, and a black-and-orange honda shadow phantom is parked right. The garage is packed with tools, supplies, and a lit workbench.

Daytime garage scene with two motorcycles and a red Acura Integra. The black-and-orange honda shadow phantom is parked nearby with the honda Magna to its left. The garage is open and sunny with tools, oil containers, and a tree casting shadows.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 26

My friend recently got a GSX-R750 and it definitely seems like what I'm looking for. I'm leaning towards the VFR800FI, but I'll have to wait and see if they can meet me on the price. It's an older bike and has moderately high mileage and I think they're asking a little too much for it. 🤞🤞

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 26

My rain gear didn't make it in time 😭 got to experience riding in the rain for the first time 🤦‍♀️ thankfully it wasn't too bad and I didn't have far to go.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 25

I have my cruiser already, but I want a "go fast, twisty twisty", bike.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 25

Ok MotoSky, I need your help. If you were deciding between a 2010 Honda ST1300 with half the miles, but about 30% more expensive and a 1998 Honda VFR800FI both in similar conditions (good, maybe better), which would you go for and why?

#motosky #honda #decisions

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 25

This week starts my time with only a motorcycle and no other vehicle. Day 2 and so far so good 😅 ordered better, more reliable panniers and some good rain gear, so that solves grocery runs and nasty weather. Shouldn't need heated things any time soon. New seat coming soon too.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 25

My friend caught a neat shot from her footage of our ride last night. Well, neat and funny 😂 caught me tucking on my cruiser trying to fit in with her sport bike.

#motosky #honda #suzuki #viveloci #scorpionexo #insta360 #motorcycle #motorbike #groupride #action #photography

Two motorcyclists ride side by side at night on a well-lit, curved highway. The image is taken from a dynamic rear-facing camera mounted low on one of the bikes, emphasizing the rear tire and tail light. The rider in the foreground wears a full-face helmet, a backpack, and black riding gear. The second rider, slightly behind and to the right, wears a white helmet, a purple jacket, and jeans. The photo captures motion blur and dramatic lighting.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 25

Still working on getting the website up, but for now I've gotten all of the socials I care to be on up and a link page. Check it out here if you'd like to follow me elsewhere: lnk.bio/trashcatXO

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TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 17

In this rare image we can see that trashcats can be professional sometimes too 🤭💅

A woman with platinum blonde hair styled in loose curls poses in front of a dark navy background. She wears round black-rimmed glasses and subtle winged eyeliner, giving her a confident, slightly playful expression with pursed lips. Her outfit includes a black top with a white patterned detail visible on the shoulder. The lighting is soft and flattering, highlighting her features.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 17

"nO pArKiNg!" 🙃😝🤭

A cruiser-style motorcycle, equipped with saddlebags and a handlebar-mounted camera holder, is parked diagonally in a corner parking space near a wooden fence. The parking lines on the pavement are visible. To the right, on a small grassy area, a small black-and-gold sign reading “NO PARKING” is upside down and partially embedded in the ground. The setting appears to be in the early evening or dusk, with a clear blue sky in the background.

TrashcatXO @trashcatxo.com · Apr 8

They're all prime examples of failing upwards 🙄 it's been getting worse and worse all over the US at least and I spent years telling myself "surely it can't be this way everywhere outside of this company", and now it's on full display in our government.