DLX on Hold!

[Tev62]

Good luck Michael, my mother experienced the same but it passed reasonably quickly for her so I wish the same for you. Take care.

[KiowaEagle_imp]

What a bummer! I hope you recover quickly. The DLX will wait.

[michael1954]

Hi guys! I am sort of back. My Bell's Palsy is not yet gone, but as of this last month, I have said, enough is enough, and started riding, a little, to work and back. Have been starting 3 of my 4 bikes that will start, and letting them run a few minutes to keep them alive. My GS1100 is going to need more. It has been 6 months, and it is getting a little better, enough for my vision to be about 80/90%. I have tried to work on the DLX and the GS1100, but my eyes cloud up or tear up too much. I may have to sell the DLX. I have got only about 600 miles on it, but I do not know how long before I can see well enough to replace all the parts that still need to be put on. I have still not put on the Gas tank, rear fender, front wheel, both exhaust pipes (with chrome covers) and headers on the side that was faded. I have too many parts to list that still need to go on. I have replaced the front fender, rear shocks, seat, both side covers and the engine covers on both sides. The battery has a trickle charger on it.
All new parts also include all new screws, nuts, bolts and washers. It is all recorded on the Parts Fish pages I ordered from. You can tell I spent at least 4 grand or more in parts, but I wanted it to be as nice as I could get. Right now my eye is clouding up, so excuse me if I do not catch all my typos. I miss talking with all of you guys, and maybe I should not be riding, but I just turned 68, and can still hold her up, so I am going to keep riding to work. I am mostly riding the Kawasaki since it is so light and loud. People can still hear me just in case I do not see them. You guys please help me with advice. Some of you know how long I looked for a DLX, and it still make me sad to think I may have to sell her.
If I do, it would have to be to someone who knows how to finish what I started.
But there may be no more low mileage DLX's out there.

[Cormanus]

G'day Michael, good to see you back. Short posts to give your eyes a break and, maybe, wait a while before finally deciding on selling the DLX. After all you've put plenty of money and love into it.

[GoldOxide_imp]

I tend to agree with Cormanus. Maybe hang in there a wee bit longer before the final decision. Maybe consider getting a trusted rider to take the ol' Deluxe out for a generous spin and video record the ride for your playback enjoyment. Ensure the sound quality is observed.

[peterbaron]

Michel, glad to hear from you...keep your DLX, you put so much work and heart into its glory!!

[Houtman_imp]

Hi Michael , sorry to hear about your health issues ; get well first and than worry about your bike . Hopefully you will be able to ride the DLX soon , do not sell the bike in a hurry as you might regret it later when you are fully recovered .

[GoldOxide_imp]

Hi Michael , sorry to hear about your health issues ; get well first and than worry about your bike . Hopefully you will be able to ride the DLX soon , do not sell the bike in a hurry as you might regret it later when you are fully recovered .

(+1) When all is better, you wouldn't want to replace that sold Deluxe with something better that you didn't know you liked. Hang on a bit longer - maybe until next summer and re-evaluate?

[Scoot_imp]

Michael, I sure hope you continue to improve and can get back to working on your DLX soon. I remember how excited you were when we talked about all you were going to do to bring it back to what it was when new.

[sleeper_imp]

Hi Michael,
Sincerely hoping your full recovery is soon.
I’m 8 months into my bells palsey and now about 95% recovered. My only lingering problem is an overactive tear duct and thats IMPROVING!
Hang in there buddy youre almost there!
sleeper/RajunCajun