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Radegast
| Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 11:23 pm: |
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After my test ride last saturday, I decided that I should get one. The dealer I did the ride at couldn't help me out, but I found a used '06 with 1000 miles on it at another dealership. I phoned him and we worked out a deal for the bike and a new set of bags. I'm picking it up sometime between now and Saturday. This dealership sounds like they are in the business of selling bikes, not showcasing them. It's a five hour drive one way, but worth it. BTW, it's black. |
Crusty
| Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:31 am: |
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Congratulations! You're going to love the bike. Motrin helps the pain in your cheeks from all the grinning. |
Atoms
| Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 11:23 am: |
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Good for you. I hear the Orange is faster, but frankly, I'm glad I got the Black. It is PLENTY FAST ENOUGH for me. |
Radegast
| Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 10:03 pm: |
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Thanks. Now I'm going to tie in a business trip with picking up the bike on Friday. Get to save a vacation day! As for the bike, I'm giving up some speed, but I'm gaining a lot more. And as I've said, I've had Buells before. Let me see if I can find some pics, may jog some memories. |
Blake
| Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 11:44 pm: |
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Congrats Tim! Where are you in TX? I'm in Kilgore (Tyler/Longview area). |
Radegast
| Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 12:11 am: |
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I'm in Dickinson. (South of Houston) Not a real Adventure bike area, unless you count I-45. I'm picking up the bike in Dallas. I think with this bike everything will seem much closer. I was really shocked at how much I liked the ride... well, not that shocked. I just really love my current ride ('04 Z1000), I didn't think it would be that much better. The wife and I have had 14 bikes over the last 8-9 years, hopefully I'm finding something to hold on to. She rides an FJR1300. At least now I'll have something comparable, luggage wise. |
Gearloose
| Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 09:49 am: |
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Orange ones aren't faster,ever see a fast school bus? 06 black D&D'd,ZG tint,07 seat. |
Lorazepam
| Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 10:24 pm: |
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=OEem_Ncwqac&search=bus% 20wheelie |
Radegast
| Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 12:55 am: |
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The used '06 looked a little more ragged than I wanted to deal with, so after trailering my bike 300 miles I did not get it. I got a brand new '07 instead!! (black) |
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