redrocket04

So, some of y'all know that I had been looking at, and finally did buy a cruiser to go along with my '04 cbr. Well, what I hadn't been mentioning was that I'd also found a new replacement for my cbr. '08 CBR 600rr with under 500 miles. The guy had hit hard times, and was willing to just sell it for his payoff, just to get out from under the payment as quickly as possible. So I talked to the guy, got the details, and was to go up Monday evening to get it. In the meantime, I sold my cbr. (for more than I was gonna be getting the new one for) The kid and his dad picked it up this morning at 8:00am. This morning, at 9:30, guy texts me and says he sold it for $500 over asking price. I didn't say I'd come look. I said "I'll take it. When's a good time for me to come up and get it?" He says "I'm busy this weekend, can ya come up Monday evening sometime?" I said "Yup, I'll be there as early as will work for you, with the cash." I know there wasn't a signed contract, but dammit, that just seems like a dirty thing to do. So now I've got a new cruiser, which isn't even home yet, no sport bike, and a pile of money I don't know what to do with. My garage looks empty, and I'm not happy. So, what's the suggested way of taking my sads, and getting something useful out of it?

Everything except for the bikes, dangit.

$501 and I'll buy ya the whole extra value meal of your choice. If you're gonna bitch about it, I'll throw in two apple pies.

99 R6 with 25,000 miles? I'd unload it. Dealer retail is only $3000, and you've already got more in it than that. Cut the losses. That's just me, though.

I'm still waiting on 2.1, sadly. I'm fine with 1.5 in the meantime, though. My only complaint with the condo association is being forced to pay $150 a month for the "privilege" of living here. Condo fees and property taxes are more than my mortgage every month.

lol. I lol'd a lot.

Except for a bike stand. Did you need a new pin, or did it work as is?

I'm picking it up tomorrow, so I'll get a chance to try them out on the ride home. I'm not sure what size the bars are, though. I'll measure when I get home... What style of bars do you have?

Honestly have no idea. I've not even tried them out. The previous owner said they're really comfortable, but they definitely don't look comfortable. They're mini apes, though. I figured I'd get whatever stock bars come with it, but I'm open to other ideas. I'm glad I found this one, because I was about 12 hours from buying another Harley. Went home to think it over, and had just about resolved to just do it. So the vstar saved me about $9,000.

So, I've been looking for a second bike, and the time has come that I've made the decision. I'm getting an '07 Yamaha V Star custom. not my first choice, but the guy was really anxious to get rid of it, and so I got a REALLY good deal on it. Only 2,000 miles, with a Mustang seat, backrest for my girl, cobra pipes, etc.etc.etc. BUT... It's got apehangers. I can't do the whole apehanger thing. I'm guessing that I could find some new standard height bars pretty easily, and I'm also guessing that changing bars isn't too labor intensive. My only concern is, will I need to get all new wiring, too? That's where my comfort zone ends. I know cruisers are a minority here on OR, but does anyone have any insight into this? And yes, no worries. The RR is safely in my garage... For now. I'm still thinking of that new RR I checked out a few days ago.

awesome, isn't it? I went there today, and I didn't even go in, because I knew I'd end up getting a free tshirt.

Well, mine is a Droid Eris. Cheaper than the Motorola Droid, and yet every review you read will say it's better than the Moto Droid, but yeah, no flash. $79 with two year contract.

I'll take pics and post them tomorrow. It's getting dark, and no flash on the droid.

Well, I know I can't get started on it that soon. My condo association has to approve my deck plans. In order to do that, I need to present the plans to them at the monthly meeting, and from there, if approved, I can get the work started. Afterwards, it needs to be inspected again to make sure we stained it the right color, I guess. So, what am I looking at, cost-wise? Standard deck, with railing, and I figured we could reuse my current steps... Maybe?

I used a have a Z. Fun stuff. And yeah, gotta agree. Train wins.

Front stand is now gone, too. Thanks ohdaho! mods, please close.

I rode without a helmet yesterday from my house to Kroger. Exactly one block from my house, and no faster than 25mph. Still wasn't comfortable, I just didn't feel like going back in for my helmet.

Ok, here's mine. It's an '03. Still gets right around 30 mpg.

Why do people still do this?

lol. Is that supposed to be high miles?

600's are girl bikes, from what I hear.

I can do a deck or a patio. Deck is actually preferred. How long until you're healed enough to be able to build one?

I love a Scoobydoo.

Do you guys have any recommendations for deck or patio builders that won't try to overcharge me? I have a small back yard. Very small. About 12x12. I want to either build a deck, or concrete patio back there, so I have a place to cook out during the summer. Screened porch would be ideal, but condo association says no, so, no. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just pretty basic.

I think I saw some once in a movie. They might have been fake, though.