Welcome me back into the fold!

[ShawnKing]

In 2007, I originally bought a 2008 FJR and absolutely loved it. When I lost it four years ago in the divorce, it was crushing.

Thanks to Warren at Power Yamaha in Sublimity, OR who didn't try to screw me and made a fair counter offer, we had a deal done in under 30 mins.

I am now the proud owner (if everything else goes smoothly, Motorcycling Gods willing), I'll take delivery on Thursday of a new 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A!

The deal was partially made possible by the info from you guys here on the forum. I didn't know the rules and regulations of importing a bike from the US to Canada but several of you gave some very good advice and offered URLs that helped me figure it out. The process is a PITA but not too convoluted and shouldn't be a problem.

The biggest advantage of buying in the US and importing rather than buying in Canada was, while I didn't save any money, I'll be getting a bike that is *three* years newer with 4K+ *fewer* miles on it.

The important thing is, after four years out of the saddle, I'll proudly be able to call myself a rider again!

 

[mingo]

Welcome back and congrats!! Now get on the 2 wheeled therapist and let the fun begin.

 

[CA G-Man]

Congratulations on the purchase and welcome back into the fold! Oh yeah, and welcome to AB when you get here.

 

[garyahouse]

Maybe I can send you some sunshine to go along with your purchase. It was 88 and rather humid today as I was outside raking the lawn today. Sweat myself half to death. Glad to be back on the couch. Good luck with yer new ride.

Gary

darksider #44

 

[ShawnKing]

Maybe I can send you some sunshine to go along with your purchase. It was 88 and rather humid today as I was outside raking the lawn today. Sweat myself half to death.

LMAO Bastard.

It's 48 here in Portland and *29* and snowing in Calgary.

I'll have to ride a LOT to make up for the significantly shorter riding season up there.

 

[ShawnKing]

Congratulations on the purchase and welcome back into the fold! Oh yeah, and welcome to AB when you get here.

Thanks! I'll soon be picking my fellow AB riders' brains for the best roads and places to ride!

 

[dcarver]

Welcome back Mr. King!

 

[El Toro Joe]

Welcome back Shawn, I rode with you the last tim e I did the Cats & Daks. I remember you were having marriage problemsWondered what ever happened to ya. Glad to see you back

Welcome back Shawn, I rode with you the last tim e I did the Cats & Daks. I remember you were having marriage problemsWondered what ever happened to ya. Glad to see you back

 

[ShawnKing]

Welcome back Shawn, I rode with you the last tim e I did the Cats & Daks. I remember you were having marriage problems Wondered what ever happened to ya. Glad to see you back

Well, I got rid of the problem but she took my FJR in the process.

Good to be back!

 

[RadioHowie]

Don't mean to speak badly of the departed, but any woman who would take YOUR bike in a divorce needs an ass-whoopin'!

 

[escapefjrtist]

Congrats on the '12 Shawn!

Heard good things regarding Power Yamaha, great to know they treated you right.

--G

 

[canucklehead-biker]

Welcome back Shawn... when will you be in Cow-town?

Tech Day 4 May, if you're here by then it'll be a good chance to drop in and meet some of the locals.

Griff

 

[ShawnKing]

Don't mean to speak badly of the departed, but any woman who would take YOUR bike in a divorce needs an ass-whoopin'!

Naw. I'd never hit a woman. But the guy she was with who eventually became her husband? HE gets an ass-whoopin'!

Congrats on the '12 Shawn!
Heard good things regarding Power Yamaha, great to know they treated you right.

--G

I was't familiar with them but when I mentioned them to friends, they said they were good people.

Welcome back Shawn... when will you be in Cow-town?
Tech Day 4 May, if you're here by then it'll be a good chance to drop in and meet some of the locals.

I'll be there by the end of the month. What and where is "Tech Day 4 May"? I'll definitely try and get there!

 

[wfooshee]

Well, first thing is it's pretty damned arrogant posting a thread title like Welcome me back or else!!!!!!

Are you gonna be that high-maintenance the whole time you're here???

The correct method would be groveling, begging, etc.

Please guys please???? I found another Feej, so can I come play some more? Please?

Especially seein' as you don't even really have the damn bike, yet!!!!

I suppose we'll overlook these offenses this one time, but I expect lots of pictures from the few weeks you get to be out riding!!!! And yeah, OK. Welcome back! Hey look! You have your own smiley!!!!

 

[weekend rider]

welcome back. Now when you see her and her new beau on your ex bike you can ride along side and tell her nicely cant keep a good man down than accelerate away with a big grin on yor face

 

[RadioHowie]

Don't mean to speak badly of the departed, but any woman who would take YOUR bike in a divorce needs an ass-whoopin'!

Naw. I'd never hit a woman. But the guy she was with who eventually became her husband? HE gets an ass-whoopin'!

Naw, man...ya got it all wrong!

You head down to one of your local gyms/exercise joints, make friends with some beefed-up chick and sic HER on yer ex!

 

[ShawnKing]

Well, first thing is it's pretty damned arrogant posting a thread title like Welcome me back or else!!!!!!
Are you gonna be that high-maintenance the whole time you're here???

I was here before. Was I high-maintenance then?

The correct method would be groveling, begging, etc.

Yeah...sorry...I don't grovel.

Especially seein' as you don't even really have the damn bike, yet!!!!

DON'T YOU JINX THIS!

I suppose we'll overlook these offenses this one time, but I expect lots of pictures from the few weeks you get to be out riding!!!! And yeah, OK. Welcome back! Hey look! You have your own smiley!!!!

LOL Thanks!

 

[ShawnKing]

You head down to one of your local gyms/exercise joints, make friends with some beefed-up chick and sic HER on yer ex!

I got better revenge. I saw them on the street one day and I was with a MUCH hotter, younger and sexier woman. The look her face was *priceless*.

 

[bgross]

Welcome back and congratulations!

High-side, low-side, blind-side... Any get-off that you get to walk away from is good one.

With some miles under your belt on the new FJR, the four years lost will get smaller in your mirror and eventually disappear from view.