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- Brandt
...(I switched it a whole week ago).... I'm going to change it back. Not for a couple weeks though.
I know, I know, no pics yet(Ana, Becca help me out here?), so it isn't official, but I have just been assimilated. I had mixed emotions about this purchase as I was buying it from someone who I love to think of as a motorcyclist, and knowing they were getting out of riding, for now, made me a little melancholy. As I rode it home in the light rain this afternoon down FM 762, smiling broadly, I know I've done the right thing. The bike is a joy for me to ride, so light, so responsive, with so many nice customizations, I feel very fortunate. I was tempted to try out the ABS on the way home, but having promised to take good care of it, I'll defer that test for a little while. I did, however, flirt with the red line a few times.
I guess the Concours's going to have to sit in the driveway under its cover for a while until I can figure out how to re-arrange the garage.
I'll close with a very public thank-you to Ana for all the great work she's done on this bike. I 'm telling myself you're starting a fund to pay for that new Honda Deauville someday. In the meantime, best wishes on whatever endeavors you undertake.
And oh yeah, can I keep the flag decals on the touratechs? I know the yelllow/blue/red one, but wasn't sure about the lion or white on blue cross. Hope that won't be the only reminder of you. I'm thinking that bike may hijack me up to Marini's on Wednesday every so often.
I know, I know, no pics yet(Ana, Becca help me out here?), so it isn't official, but I have just been assimilated. I had mixed emotions about this purchase as I was buying it from someone who I love to think of as a motorcyclist, and knowing they were getting out of riding, for now, made me a little melancholy. As I rode it home in the light rain this afternoon down FM 762, smiling broadly, I know I've done the right thing. The bike is a joy for me to ride, so light, so responsive, with so many nice customizations, I feel very fortunate. I was tempted to try out the ABS on the way home, but having promised to take good care of it, I'll defer that test for a little while. I did, however, flirt with the red line a few times.
I guess the Concours's going to have to sit in the driveway under its cover for a while until I can figure out how to re-arrange the garage.
I'll close with a very public thank-you to Ana for all the great work she's done on this bike. I 'm telling myself you're starting a fund to pay for that new Honda Deauville someday. In the meantime, best wishes on whatever endeavors you undertake.
And oh yeah, can I keep the flag decals on the touratechs? I know the yelllow/blue/red one, but wasn't sure about the lion or white on blue cross. Hope that won't be the only reminder of you. I'm thinking that bike may hijack me up to Marini's on Wednesday every so often.