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BobR

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Christmas in July
« on: July 19, 2012, 06:18:46 PM »
At least that is what SWMBO (Santa who must be obeyed) told me a few days ago. After cussing, sweating and bleeding trying to get my 1988 Honda Hurricane back on the road, she said OK, I can't take it anymore.

So earlier today it was off to the "different" dealer, Triumph/MotoGuzzi/Aprilla/Royal Enfield, you know, bikes with character and class.  ;)

We worked out a deal, and today I rode this behemoth home. I am amazed at how well it handles, very smooth on the road and more torque than most cars, maybe.  =D



The first service is 500 miles, I asked if he had a slot for this afternoon, he didn't. So I will ride it for about 10 days and take it in for its first service. The problem will be keeping it less than 1K in that time, but I will try.  =|

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Re: Christmas in July
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2012, 07:00:57 PM »
Sexy.
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Re: Christmas in July
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2012, 09:51:34 PM »
Congrads!  Pics of bugs in your teeth, please.

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Re: Christmas in July
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2012, 09:55:55 PM »
Sorry, no tooth bugs. Coming from a sportbike background I will always wear a full face helmet. It may look funny, but it may keep my lower face from being ground off onto the pavement someday.

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Re: Christmas in July
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2012, 10:06:45 PM »
At least it's not a damned v-twin Harley wannabe.
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Re: Christmas in July
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2012, 10:48:55 PM »
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The problem will be keeping it less than 1K the front wheel on the ground in that time, but I will try.

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Re: Christmas in July
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2012, 08:40:27 PM »
Rocket 3?
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Re: Christmas in July
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2012, 08:42:43 PM »
Rocket 3 Touring. Detuned from the roadster model. 2013 model.

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