(12-28-2025, 02:32 AM)Gone in 60 Wrote: ...When I parked, the owner had texted me that if I decided on the way home that I didn’t like it; he’d take it back and refund my payment. I assured him that I was happy with it and that I’d take good care of it....
Awesome story, Gone. Now I remember a few of the details, in particular the owner's reluctance at selling. I can feel a little of his pain, having sold my W800 recently. Not that my wife pressured me into selling--she's actually very understanding and thinks it's good for me to have a passion for motorcycles--but for me I simply don't want to take care of 4 bikes (or more). I don't like having objects that just sit there and do nothing and have found that 3 bikes is already a challenge to ride them all. Both she and I are pretty quick at letting go of things if they are never or seldomly used. It's amazing that you found a buyer for the BMW with its mechanical issues. Sounds like the perfect buyer came along at the right time.
I might have an opportunity to ride to San Diego this summer to visit my daughter and take care of her cat again! This time it would be on the CB1100. If it works, we'll have to do a ride.
(12-28-2025, 03:24 AM)rdprdp01 Wrote: ... I purchased a used Honda Shadow...
... When I saw the 2017 CB1100EX, I knew that was the one. ...
Soon after, I found myself in Hospital, recovering from reconstructive surgery. The CB1100EX and the good Members of this Forum were as important to my recovery as the doctors, nurses, and therapists who worked so hard to put me back together.
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Have a wonderful New Year. The best is yet to come. David
That Shadow is in every bit amazing shape as is your CB1100ex. Glad you found your CB1100...if you hadn't, there's a good chance that we have no current forum.
Who new the significance of you giving your brother the Shadow which would lead you to buying a CB1100, which allowed this forum to take shape, built on the labor of Guth's original forum. And may you also have a blessed New Year!
Great strories, folks. Would love to hear more if you are inclined.