SebringSilver
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…overwhelming sense of gratitude and appreciation to all the members of this Forum whose advise and passion ultimately led to my decision to acquire my FJR. Thank you!
My quest for an FJR actually started a few years ago, when after a month in Europe I came home and bought a Burgman 400 to imitate all those cool Italian men with their hot, young women on the back. Not exactly the same reaction in America. But the Burgman was a fun little scooter and a great introduction back into two wheels after many years away. My big mistake was taking a three-day trip through the North Georgia Mountains and then a few runs of “The Tail of the Dragon” and I knew I loved this new lifestyle but I needed more. Much, much more. So I sold the Burgman in the middle of the gas crisis for more than I paid for it and set about to research and purchase my next bike.
But what to get? I live in Atlanta. The ATL with its 90 MPH no signal, lane changing interstate system, massive suburban sprawl, and every other driver on a cell phone oblivious or in a desperate hurry. Days of 5000 count pollen when you can visibly see the swirls of green choking dust. The American propensity for large gas guzzling SUV’s and their total disrespect of smaller more practical vehicles. And let’s not forget the Southern, NASCAR watching, Harley driving, beer drinkers who think anything with two wheels better come with a big ole titted blonde spilling out of her too tight black leather pants and her “ I’m with stupid “ tank top.
And that ultimately led me to this forum and you. The Internet has changed our lives in too many ways to list here. 10 or 15 years ago I would have relied on the advise of one or two friends, but realistically it would have been a sleazy salesman whose only motivation was to take my money and make a sale. Today, I have hundreds of honest, enthusiastic strangers, now friends in spirit, helping and steering me toward the proper decision. Not motivated by profit or personal gain, just by the desire to help others find the same joy and happiness they have discovered and are personally experiencing every day.
So yesterday, after 6 months of searching I finally bought a ‘06 AE with 2600 miles for $7500. I think I got an excellent deal and an exceptional bike. I am having the dealer deliver the bike on Sunday so I can take a few days or weeks and practice, practice, practice before I hit the mountains again. I can’t wait.
Again, thanks to all of you for your guidance and counsel.
I truly appreciate it.
My quest for an FJR actually started a few years ago, when after a month in Europe I came home and bought a Burgman 400 to imitate all those cool Italian men with their hot, young women on the back. Not exactly the same reaction in America. But the Burgman was a fun little scooter and a great introduction back into two wheels after many years away. My big mistake was taking a three-day trip through the North Georgia Mountains and then a few runs of “The Tail of the Dragon” and I knew I loved this new lifestyle but I needed more. Much, much more. So I sold the Burgman in the middle of the gas crisis for more than I paid for it and set about to research and purchase my next bike.
But what to get? I live in Atlanta. The ATL with its 90 MPH no signal, lane changing interstate system, massive suburban sprawl, and every other driver on a cell phone oblivious or in a desperate hurry. Days of 5000 count pollen when you can visibly see the swirls of green choking dust. The American propensity for large gas guzzling SUV’s and their total disrespect of smaller more practical vehicles. And let’s not forget the Southern, NASCAR watching, Harley driving, beer drinkers who think anything with two wheels better come with a big ole titted blonde spilling out of her too tight black leather pants and her “ I’m with stupid “ tank top.
And that ultimately led me to this forum and you. The Internet has changed our lives in too many ways to list here. 10 or 15 years ago I would have relied on the advise of one or two friends, but realistically it would have been a sleazy salesman whose only motivation was to take my money and make a sale. Today, I have hundreds of honest, enthusiastic strangers, now friends in spirit, helping and steering me toward the proper decision. Not motivated by profit or personal gain, just by the desire to help others find the same joy and happiness they have discovered and are personally experiencing every day.
So yesterday, after 6 months of searching I finally bought a ‘06 AE with 2600 miles for $7500. I think I got an excellent deal and an exceptional bike. I am having the dealer deliver the bike on Sunday so I can take a few days or weeks and practice, practice, practice before I hit the mountains again. I can’t wait.
Again, thanks to all of you for your guidance and counsel.
I truly appreciate it.
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