Farewell

[scott_araujo]

Yeah, so after multiple people pointed out that I suck at leaving because I just keep posting anyway I've decided to stay.  Or decided to stop pretending I'm leaving, whichever you like.  I'd like to say I'll be around less or post less but I think we all know that'd be a lie.  Let's face it, this place is too fun to leave

Scott

[ScottRNelson]

Yeah, so after multiple people pointed out that I suck at leaving because I just keep posting anyway I've decided to stay.

So, welcome back.  Or something...

[Langanobob]

Scott,

What about a Multistrada?

[koko64]

Yeah, so after multiple people pointed out that I suck at leaving because I just keep posting anyway I've decided to stay.  Or decided to stop pretending I'm leaving, whichever you like.  I'd like to say I'll be around less or post less but I think we all know that'd be a lie.  Let's face it, this place is too fun to leave

Scott

I'm a relatively new member, but your posts stood out. Some people have the ability to explain things more concisely through this media than others, and you are one of them (unlike myself).  Good on ya, for staying.
If the HM1100 is licence loser then +1 on a hotted up 1100 Multistrada.

[Raux]

how about finding a scrambler project

[scott_araujo]

Nope.  Multi just lets you lose your license without ever feeling uncomfortable.  And they're all Ducati twins begging to be spanked.  Also, I think the whole adventure tour thing is so overplayed.  Most never see dirt so what's with all the clearance?  And if you're riding off road wouldn't you want to reach the ground easily?

I digress.

I already made the choice.  I brought a beautiful teal Royal Enfield C5 home on Saturday.  Now I'm trying to clear out all the junk in the garage and get it shaken out before I ride down to San Francisco in late August.  As my mom put it, "So it's just a nice bike to putz around on?" and it is.  Will do freeway if I really have to but is much more fun cruising twisty roads.  But now I never worry about whether my line is the perfect one.  I just cruise at a leisurely pace and really enjoy it without feeling the need for speed.

Scott

[ScottRNelson]

I brought a beautiful teal Royal Enfield C5 home on Saturday.

We want photos.

I thought I would ride much slower when I got my XR650L, but I only accelerate slower.  I still take corners just as fast, and it's a different kind of fun to ride.  Congratulations on your Royal Enfield.  I hope you enjoy owning it.

[scott_araujo]

Corners are still slow due at least in part to my fear of the non-folding footpegs.  And it's still go to be broken in some more.  Pics soon.

Scott

[Raux]

i love the heritage of the RE. cool choice. still think you should pick up an older ducati single. keep it in the family

[scott_araujo]

It would be fun to have a gear driven valve train and not worry about belts any more

Seriously though, I don't have much money right now and with an 8 month old son I have even less time.  I don't want a project bike, I just don't have the time.  Oh, and I like mechanicals but hate paint, bodywork, etc.  I just don't care much about it.  So I'd be one of those guys with a classic bike and a rattle can spray job.  A classic bike deserves better than that.

Scott