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Title: New bike, sold the Savage Post by drharveys on 10/14/14 at 21:17:46 After Mrs Doc spent 1400 miles on the back of the Bonnie, it became apparent that something more akin to a road sofa was needed for our further travels. There is now a Goldwing in our garage -- more on that later. There was also just too many bikes in the garage -- even though we could squeeze the Suzuki in front of the Mini, it wasn't very practical. Since the Bonnie is such a classic, it was the Suzuki that needed to find a new home. Thanks to Craigslist, we found one with a student at my alma mater, Washington U -- here's a photo of them together: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Suzuki/SuzukiNewOwner_zpsa468ad5c.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/drharveys/media/Suzuki/SuzukiNewOwner_zpsa468ad5c.jpg.html) Now I need to figure out how to add FSO to my profile... |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by Serowbot on 10/14/14 at 21:59:15 Congrats on the Bike... ... and we get a new FSO... and perhaps a new member as well... Sounds like a win win... Now,... how long 'till you miss your dear old Savage and buy another?... :-/... ;D ;D ;D.... |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by Blinky-FSO on 10/15/14 at 05:45:12 Congrats on the Wing. Post some pictures. Good hunting |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by Dave on 10/15/14 at 06:50:00 Is that a "Dragon" sticker on the S40 tank? You went to the Dragon without inviting us to go along? :( |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by Kris01 on 10/15/14 at 16:29:14 47514B425155465A50230 wrote:
Ummm...what? I don't understand. :D |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by sjaskow - FSO on 10/16/14 at 09:38:41 6C7A60697A7E6D717B080 wrote:
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/18/14 at 08:11:03 477E657F3C3D0C0 wrote:
Ummm...what? I don't understand. :D[/quote] Yeah,,it's sad to see someone who has a teentsty weentsy problem and doesn't see the simple and OBVIOUS answer.. Add on to the Guh Rajh. Uhh, hello.. |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by kimchris1 on 10/19/14 at 11:08:23 OH no you did what? Please tell me I read that wrong. Too many bikes? I am with Justin on this one, build a larger garage.. I do wish you well and many long and happy rides on your new ride. Please continue to be a part of our forum with ride reports and pictures. Hugs and please post new pics. Kim & Genie |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by drharveys - FSO on 11/17/14 at 19:42:57 477C7166777B60667D757867140 wrote:
I've done the Dragon twice, and I no longer have either bike: First time was in 1996 on my BMW K-75. My daughter and I went to the BMW MOA national rally in Morgantown North Carolina. Here we are on the way: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Bike%20Sushi/FtDonels.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/drharveys/media/Bike%20Sushi/FtDonels.jpg.html) The second was with Mrs Doc on my BMW R1150 RS for the BMW RA rally -- here's the killboy photo of us on the Dragon in the rain: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/R%201150%20RS/DealsGap_ipod_zps0bc6ad4e.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/drharveys/media/R%201150%20RS/DealsGap_ipod_zps0bc6ad4e.jpg.html) The RA rally was held at the Biltmore in Asheville NC. We camped on the grounds, but a visit to the house was part of the rally package. Unique among all the mansions in the former slave states, this one was built well after the Civil War by paid artisans and craftspeople. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/R%201150%20RS/UsandBiltmore_zpsb8ca08e2.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/drharveys/media/R%201150%20RS/UsandBiltmore_zpsb8ca08e2.jpg.html) I no longer own either bike, so the memorabilia is for the rider, not the bike. |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by drharveys - FSO on 11/17/14 at 19:53:08 Here's a few photos of the new bike. At least I kept the color of the Savage! These were taken at the Falling Leaf rally last month. Here's our campsite. I'm pleased to state that all our gear fit into the saddlebags and topcase. That's one tent, two sleeping bags and liners, two self-inflating air mattresses, two chairs, one table, two dry-bags for clothes, two rainsuits, two pairs of crocs (double as campsite and shower shoes), and one portable espresso maker. I didn't need a thermos, because there was coffee and tea in the lodge for the duration of the rally. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Goldwing%202014/DSCF4823_zps504d2aa1.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/drharveys/media/Goldwing%202014/DSCF4823_zps504d2aa1.jpg.html) curvephotos.com had a photographer stationed, and I bought three of the hi-res image files. As you can see, he was photographing on a curve. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Goldwing%202014/FallingLeaf_2014_Goldwing_1_zps0d59a601.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/drharveys/media/Goldwing%202014/FallingLeaf_2014_Goldwing_1_zps0d59a601.jpg.html) http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Goldwing%202014/FallingLeaf_2014_Goldwing_2_zpsd8789ae5.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/drharveys/media/Goldwing%202014/FallingLeaf_2014_Goldwing_2_zpsd8789ae5.jpg.html) http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Goldwing%202014/FallingLeaf_2014_Goldwing_3_zpsd0be56df.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/drharveys/media/Goldwing%202014/FallingLeaf_2014_Goldwing_3_zpsd0be56df.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by 12Bravo on 11/18/14 at 08:25:10 5A454344595E6F5F6F57454902300 wrote:
Ummm...what? I don't understand. :D[/quote] Yeah,,it's sad to see someone who has a teentsty weentsy problem and doesn't see the simple and OBVIOUS answer.. Add on to the Guh Rajh. Uhh, hello.. [/quote] My garage is big enough that I have 2 Jeeps, 4 bikes, and a small 150cc dune buggy parked inside ;D |
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Title: Re: New bike, sold the Savage Post by drharveys - FSO on 11/18/14 at 19:11:19 2427576774637A150 wrote:
Ummm...what? I don't understand. :D[/quote] Yeah,,it's sad to see someone who has a teentsty weentsy problem and doesn't see the simple and OBVIOUS answer.. Add on to the Guh Rajh. Uhh, hello.. [/quote] My garage is big enough that I have 2 Jeeps, 4 bikes, and a small 150cc dune buggy parked inside ;D[/quote] My "2-car" garage is currently holding 2 cars -- a Mini and an Xterra 1 Kendon dual motorcycle trailer 2 motorcycles -- Goldwing and Triumph Bonneville 3 solo bicycles -- my road bike, Mrs Doc's flat bar road bike and a folder 1 tandem bicycle -- hanging from the ceiling on a block and tackle 1 mechanic's tool set, Harbor Freight light duty 1 rack with 6 fishing rods 1 rack with 2 golf bags and clubs 1 bicycle rack 4 hanging cabinets 1 floor standing shelf unit 1 expanding ladder 1 set chest waders Various hangars on the walls for motorcycle gear, camping gear, lawn chairs, cable modem for the internet connection, cases of espresso pods, motor oil... And yes, we were able to squeeze in the Savage, but only on a temporary basis. |
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