February 24, 2008

It's Home!!

Pete on Seckman Road


Learning to Ride the Big Bike




Picked up the bike today....

1st snow.. ugh!

On the ride out to pick up the bike we were talking about which way Pete would ride back, across Lions Den or to Seckman and the highway. Coming across Lions Den and Old LeMay Ferry I looked to the left and in the ball fields I saw three deer moving at a high rate of speed. They came onto the road where there were two cars. I kid you not the one deer jumped one of the cars.. it is freaking awesome.. I said that was damn cool then said to Pete, maybe you best turn right those deer were going to the left... LOL!

Pete rode the bike back in and he did so well across Seckman! The new helmet looks really really nice on him..

Then he hopped on the highway back in to a large parking lot off Meramec Bottom road. I rode the bike a few times and felt comfortable enough to ride it home. Pete insisted on following me.. thanks Pete!!

Man this bike is flipping cool.. it rides so damn smooth! Two things I have to get use to.. the quick acceleration and the engine braking. Otherwise I felt comfortable.

As I told Pete without sounding crude the bike certainly feels big between my legs.. just a totally differing feel than my Bet and Win!

Of course upon arrival at home I HAD to wash and wax it as well as detail it.


February 17, 2008

My New Ride

I have been looking for a second scooter for a bit now.

Last week one came up in St. Louis that was really to good to be true.

2005 Burgman 650 with 5,700 miles for $2,750.

He also was throwing in 4 helmets (Nolan N102 NCom never worn, AGV Migilia Modular never worn, Bell Mag 8 OPen Face and and HJC CL-31), Givi E45 with back rest, Set Up leather boots, Fox Creek leather gloves, Repair Manual,First Gear jacket and a Givi windscreen.

One of the guys from the scooter club went down with me this morning, Jerry. Jerry owns a 650 so was perfect for him to come with me.

I loved it first second I saw it, as it has been painted black. Pictures I first saw were a tad matted looking but in person it looks really nice. Additionally Jerry said we could do something to give it a more umm what's the word.. shiny look.

Only thing I dislike is the new Burgman 650 decal the guy put on it.. easy fix...

Why so cheap? He bought it over his wifes objection and he said it was time for it to go.

He knows he could sell it for more but he did not want the hassle of people in and out looking at it. He was offering to people in our Scooter Club first before raising the price and advertising elsewhere.

Jerry said it rode perfect. I did ride it.. yikes it is bigger than mine :)

I am leaving it at Eric's house this week. Pete is out of town so once he gets back we will go down and get it. But I am going to feel more comfortable with Pete getting it home first then me learning to ride the bigger scooter.

Gee now to come up with a new name..

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February 10, 2008

Winter Rides

We have gotten in a few winter rides! Gotta love global warming, thanks, Al ;)