07-25-2015, 02:04 AM
So, 27 year old grad student, licensed professional counselor (no worries, I'm not diagnosing any of you! 
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I've had Buells all my life, I really enjoyed speed and muscle bikes, but the fallout of Buell and EBR was really taking a toll on my confidence (parts, repairs, etc...).
Ultimately though, it was reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance that turned me to the retro bikes. I longed for just me and the machine, simple, unadulterated. But, I do the touring/camping stuff too, so I needed the muscle for two up with gear, and something a grad student could afford! This bike has really done it all with amazing stride. I really can't imagine a bike that would replace this. I ride it almost every day!
P.s. I love this community on this forum. Just amazing positivity and true riders, new and experienced all here to talk about how awesome and inspiring the bikes and riding are. Namaste!
). I've had Buells all my life, I really enjoyed speed and muscle bikes, but the fallout of Buell and EBR was really taking a toll on my confidence (parts, repairs, etc...).
Ultimately though, it was reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance that turned me to the retro bikes. I longed for just me and the machine, simple, unadulterated. But, I do the touring/camping stuff too, so I needed the muscle for two up with gear, and something a grad student could afford! This bike has really done it all with amazing stride. I really can't imagine a bike that would replace this. I ride it almost every day!
P.s. I love this community on this forum. Just amazing positivity and true riders, new and experienced all here to talk about how awesome and inspiring the bikes and riding are. Namaste!