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Wow!! A big CONGRATULATIONS!!!
...and what a cool story. Funny how things work out sometime. That's quite the nice extra with the oil filters as they are round $15 eaches. And you got a real owner's manual as well (mine did not unfortunately). Obviously, I have a good idea what that orange looks like, but can't wait to see photos of yours in your locale.
I'm tentatively scheduled to ride my CB1100 this summer to visit my daughter in La Jolla. Now I'm wondering if I shouldn't do this on the INT just so I can invite myself over for a look-see...you know, compare oranges to oranges.
Hope you enjoy your bike!
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Thanks, pdedse! I'm very excited to pick it up once we get some decent weather. An interesting thing I noticed was that the gauges were easier to read than on the bike I rented, making me think that maybe the instrument bracket on the rental had been bent flat a bit. I guess I should stop calling it a Harbor Freight Triumph... and maybe start shopping for a clock.
And hey, when you come to LaJolla, definitely let me know!
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Congratulations Gone in 60. What a fantastic birthday present!
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Congrats, enjoy your new ride!
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That is wonderful Gone - a big congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!
Keep that YouTube flick you posted for the future years to enjoy when resting.
Ensure to share high resolution close-up snaps of the new little beastie.
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Awww, Mom is so sweet!
She sent me a Happy Birthday text, with the attached picture, saying "Don't worry, your baby is nice and safe."
Pardon the mess... the bike is tucked in next to a very disheveled rack of random items. The factory rack includes that funky little back rest, which appears to easily detatch, so that will be going. The red wire coming up next to the headlight goes to a phone holder/charger, which looks impressive, but might be going. She's dusty, and will need a detailing, but she's pristine under the dust.
There are a bunch of goodies in the Nelson Rigg tail bag too. I'll have to see what he gave me. I'll probably be selling that once I get my Givi mount plate on the rack.
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A big CONGRATS Gone. Cool story. Fate. How often it intervenes in our lives.
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Gone, that is a great story and what a beautiful bike. Congratulations! Ferret said it best - Fate stepped in again. Good for you! Happy Birthday!
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Just me but I like smallish tail bags like are on it, especially if expandable, over a big old trunk on a bike like that.
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Thank you for the congratulations, gentlemen. My hubris was just tarnished slightly when I went on the DMV website to calculate the tax and license fees. When the rain lets up, I'll walk down to the AAA office and transfer the title. California takes a big wet bite, but it would be more on a new bike, so I can console myself with that knowledge.
Ollie, I agree on the smaller bag being more attractive on a classic bike. But, practicality dictates that I use something larger. Particularly when I commute to the museum, I'm carrying a uniform, shoes, lunch, etc. And, there's the inevitable requests from Mrs. G... "Hey, can you stop on the way home and pick up...".
What's funny is that my office is next door to Nelson Rigg. They're great neighbors, and I'm sure they'd give me a tank or tail bag if I asked them nice enough. I feel a bit sheepish passing their office with my Givi trunk in the morning...
