W800 Cafe version

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Got an offer I couldn't refuse from forum member Cooldrum...we had met for a CB1100 ride initiated by Guth about 5 years ago with several other NW riders. Cooldrum let me know that he had recently purchased a year 2000 W650 and with my recent purchase of a 2020 w800 café, a meet-up was called for. Yesterday, Sunday, was about a nice a day as one can hope for. We met at Carver Park and re-aquainted, and looked over each other's bike.

His blue version is the "one that got away" for me back in 2012-2014 when I was actively searching for one. What a treat to finally see in person:



Cooldrum's fall shadow is about to join us for a ride:


So fun to see the 2000's details readily apparent in the '20 café


I'd like you to meet Mr. Cooldrum


The funny thing is that as soon as I heard him talk, I knew I had heard his voice before (why were you never a radio announcer?!? such a distinctive, re-assuring voice)...he "stars" in a youtube video where The Mighty Garage (Mike?) reviews classic bikes...here's one on Cooldrum's '74 CB750 K4:





After catching up, we went for an hour plus ride combing the back roads south and east of Carver Park towards the Estacada area, and then meandered back to our starting point. Such a fun outing...the Ws sounded like they spoke the same language!

Checking our route and ride time...


Thanks Cooldrum for the invite!