Serious mistake today, looked at a 2007
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HaulinAshe
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It's done. I bought my cherry back!
The stealership came within $250 of what I considered fair, so I had them include the 600 mile service at their expense and sealed the deal. The whole deal was dependent upon closing everything by this evening, being the 31st of Jan.
So I also had to get off work this afternoon and spent four hours doing possibly the fastest de-farkling on record! There were a couple things I just could not get to and had to leave. Anything that required removing the wretched ABCD panels was out of the question. I also had to leave my hyperlites and that awesome set of LED turns I custom fabricated. Just no way to unwire and make the removal. All in all, the only things I left on the 05 that I would like to have moved directly to the 07 was a set of grip puppies and my NPT throttle lock.
I'll make a list of 05 farkles for sale and post it tomorrow. Not much transfers to the 07.
I did decide to keep my Yami top case, backrest etc. and planning to repaint it to match the 07 Cherry. Stealership actually thought I would pay them $1400 for an installed top case.
Oh, and get this, the service mgr. (who I raced against on dirt) made several smart-ass remarks about me being an FJR expert since I was getting all that information off the Internet. You could tell it was really pissing him off that I had the nerve to insist on them doing certain checks. After all, he had been to two days of Yamaha class! It takes all kinds.
The stealership came within $250 of what I considered fair, so I had them include the 600 mile service at their expense and sealed the deal. The whole deal was dependent upon closing everything by this evening, being the 31st of Jan.
So I also had to get off work this afternoon and spent four hours doing possibly the fastest de-farkling on record! There were a couple things I just could not get to and had to leave. Anything that required removing the wretched ABCD panels was out of the question. I also had to leave my hyperlites and that awesome set of LED turns I custom fabricated. Just no way to unwire and make the removal. All in all, the only things I left on the 05 that I would like to have moved directly to the 07 was a set of grip puppies and my NPT throttle lock.
I'll make a list of 05 farkles for sale and post it tomorrow. Not much transfers to the 07.
I did decide to keep my Yami top case, backrest etc. and planning to repaint it to match the 07 Cherry. Stealership actually thought I would pay them $1400 for an installed top case.
Oh, and get this, the service mgr. (who I raced against on dirt) made several smart-ass remarks about me being an FJR expert since I was getting all that information off the Internet. You could tell it was really pissing him off that I had the nerve to insist on them doing certain checks. After all, he had been to two days of Yamaha class! It takes all kinds.
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03HiYoSilver
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Congrats Jeff!
Did you get to keep your CR8EK plugs??
Did you get to keep your CR8EK plugs??
Beal
Well-known member
Jeff,
Congratulations !!!!!
Now you've got to change your HaulinAshe photo!!
Rick
Congratulations !!!!!
Now you've got to change your HaulinAshe photo!!
Rick
Luke
Luke
Now who says you can't be Cherry again?
Chips
Well-known member
LOL. Sweeten the deal with some swamp land in Florida and the Brooklyn Bridge and you can choose which one you want.I hate to say it, but that is really ugly! :dribble: I have a blue 06, if you want to give that ugly blue thing away and try to color co-ordinate with that beautiful 07....or you could trade me your red motorcycle for my slightly used and scratched 06 and be in style!
LC
Congrats. Now it's time to change your sig line. Cut me and I bleed Yamaha Blue! doesn't work anymore.It's done. I bought my cherry back!The stealership came within $250 of what I considered fair, so I had them include the 600 mile service at their expense and sealed the deal. The whole deal was dependent upon closing everything by this evening, being the 31st of Jan.
So I also had to get off work this afternoon and spent four hours doing possibly the fastest de-farkling on record! There were a couple things I just could not get to and had to leave. Anything that required removing the wretched ABCD panels was out of the question. I also had to leave my hyperlites and that awesome set of LED turns I custom fabricated. Just no way to unwire and make the removal. All in all, the only things I left on the 05 that I would like to have moved directly to the 07 was a set of grip puppies and my NPT throttle lock.
I'll make a list of 05 farkles for sale and post it tomorrow. Not much transfers to the 07.
I did decide to keep my Yami top case, backrest etc. and planning to repaint it to match the 07 Cherry. Stealership actually thought I would pay them $1400 for an installed top case.
Oh, and get this, the service mgr. (who I raced against on dirt) made several smart-ass remarks about me being an FJR expert since I was getting all that information off the Internet. You could tell it was really pissing him off that I had the nerve to insist on them doing certain checks. After all, he had been to two days of Yamaha class! It takes all kinds.
automag928
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Congrats on the new purchase!!
HaulinAshe
Well-known member
I have a spare set of CR8EK plugs on the garage shelf. So I let one set go.
Those photos cost me real money. Sorta like some other photos I have of other past relationships. Big difference is that I don't think that ole girl will want to cut me out of the pictures! Good memories!
Thanks Guys. I need sliders!
luvtoride
My Indian name is "Pants On Fire"
Yeah Jeff, now you can change that squido/almost no geared avatar. ANDDDDD, you're going to need to make up new business cards for this year's EOM.
luvtoride
My Indian name is "Pants On Fire"
Yeah, maybe something like... "Cut me & I bleed like a Yamaha stuck pig" or "Cut me & I bleed like a girl on the 1st day of her mentrual cycle"
Just kidding man... big congrats to you my friend.
Heidi
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FJR919
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Congrats on the new bike! After seeing the black cherry in person at the Cycleworld show I know how you got drawn in. I was tempted, but resisted. I bought a new FZ1 last May and my daughter will start college in a year, so no more new motorcycles for a while.
Scottyfizz
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I know there's lots of bikes for sale. Mostly it's the time of the year and most of these for sale are not very close to me.
xanaduguy
Member
What kind of Checks did you have him do? I am going to be getting things in order to buy (hopefully) an FJR late February.Oh, and get this, the service mgr. (who I raced against on dirt) made several smart-ass remarks about me being an FJR expert since I was getting all that information off the Internet. You could tell it was really pissing him off that I had the nerve to insist on them doing certain checks. After all, he had been to two days of Yamaha class! It takes all kinds.
what do I need to ask or have the dealer ship do?
just wondering...
jwilly
Administrator of Drama
Good Job on the new ride "HaulinAshe"!! I can send you some of my pain meds if your face gets to sore from that big ol smile you your face.
-jwilly
-jwilly
MKO
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I love that color. It kinda matches the color of your thighs and nuts after riding the 05 for an hour on a hot day.
E1Allen
Youngster
Congrats Jeff!!
