OOOOOpppsss... I did it again... (sorry NOT a Duc)

[Kev M]

So, I've been saying for a little while (when selling off certain bikes) that I was moving toward cruisers/classics...



That said, I've got this tradition right, whenever I get a wife pregnant and hear my baby's heartbeat for the first time I buy a bike.




For my 1st (Kelli) - it was a 1996 (then 2 y/o) R1100RSa with only 2k miles on it.








For my 2nd (Fi) - it was a brand new Ductai 696 (also with ABS)











WELL, this time, it's got a "cruiser" motor and it's old enough that I'd call it a "classic" :lol:






This time it's a:

[Kev M]

So, honestly, I didn't think I would/could/should buy a bike this time. Simple economics, we're losing ground right now.

But Jenn finally finishes fellowship this July and her salary should be increasing something in the order/magnitude of 4x what she's making now...

And so last night, she's on call for a 24 hour shift AGAIN...my girls are in bed, and I'm watching Café Racer while just browsing some of the local HD dealer and all-brand dealer websites (and cycletrader.com) looking to see if there is anything cheap to keep my tradition going.

AND WHAM...

...just up the road, at the Harley dealer where I bought my FIRST ever new ANYTHING (a 1993 XL1200) I saw this add:


http://www.hannumshdmedia.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=524444&p=1&s=Year&d=A






So at this point of the evening I had worked out, had a couple of rums, and a couple of beers, and I text Jenn a link to the add with the message:

"I know we don't have any money, but would you kick my ass if I go buy this bike tomorrow"

Jenn "No"

Me "No, don't go buy it, or no you won't kick my ass?"

Jenn ---> whatever = a smilie kissy face on an IPhone.

Me "Cool, I'll offer em $2500 and if they bite, I'll just hand em a credit card"


So fast forward to today, took a chilly 40F ride about 10-15 miles of backroads to the dealer and ask them for a test ride.

Started and ran great, pulled STRONG, turned like it was on rails... indicated 110 mph on a local stretch of highway while still pulling strong.

Hmmm, feels primitive, but man it turns and the half-fairing really protects.

WTF - go back to the dealer and offer em $2500.

They hem and haw and say "ok"

SHIT, I just accidentally bought a bike.

Pick it up Monday.

Kinda getting more and more excited about it now...  

[d3vi@nt]

Congrats. Seems like a steal.

And pardon my ignorance, but what's that big black box on the right side just under the tank? I notice there isn't a matching one on the left side.

[Grampa]

neato

[Kev M]

Congrats. Seems like a steal.

And pardon my ignorance, but what's that big black box on the right side just under the tank? I notice there isn't a matching one on the left side.

A giant air box - I'm assuming there's a filter in it. 

Seriously, I don't know for sure because this was a TOTAL impulse buy, less than 18 hours from consideration to purchase... 

[ducpainter]

So, I've been saying for a little while (when selling off certain bikes) that I was moving toward cruisers/classics...



That said, I've got this tradition right, whenever I get a wife pregnant and hear my baby's heartbeat for the first time I buy a bike.




For my 1st (Kelli) - it was a 1996 (then 2 y/o) R1100RSa with only 2k miles on it.








For my 2nd (Fi) - it was a brand new Ductai 696 (also with ABS)











WELL, this time, it's got a "cruiser" motor and it's old enough that I'd call it a "classic" :lol:






This time it's a:

I just want to know how many wives it takes to get a Buell.

[HotIce]

I'd need to toss about 155 parts out of it, to make it fit my definition of a bike   

[Kev M]

I just want to know how many wives it takes to get a Buell.

More than one....

[Kev M]

I'd need to toss about 155 parts out of it, to make it fit my definition of a bike   

Wait, how many parts in an EVO Sporty motor? More than 154? Less than 156?

[HotIce]

Wait, how many parts in an EVO Sporty motor? More than 154? Less than 156?

1. The Engine 

[Kev M]

1. The Engine 

Brrr..it's cold in here.

[koko64]

I like it. It would be a good tourer. Useable torque, luggage, lazy donk and no valve adjustments!

[Kev M]

I like it. It would be a good tourer. Useable torque, luggage, lazy donk and no valve adjustments!

Comfy/supportive Corbin seat, decently protective fairing...I think the fuel tank is pretty big too (5+ gallons).

[red baron]

Congrats on the kid and the bike.

Question, do the kids get named after the bike, or vise versa?

[pitbull]

I think it's a great looking bike for a great price.

I'm not sure I dig the tiny ape hangers but otherwise it looks great.