Artmageddon Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) My dad rode for years, his first vehicle was motorcycle when he was 16. He always had bikes when I was a kid, but got out of it for one reason or another. When I bought my MC a few years ago, he started thinking about it, but his vision was fading fast and was hesitant to ride. Well, he had surgery on his eyes a while back, new lenses, and his vision is vastly better, just needs normal glasses now. He got real excited when I bought my HD, and when I took it home to show him, we went and looked at a few Sportsters for him. He wanted something light so he doesn't have to muscle it around, he has a steep gravel driveway.Well he had a buddy that has a cherry 2000 Suzuki Intruder 800 for sale, 5600 miles, $3200, and he is picking it tomorrow. Too bad I already sold my Honda. If anyone knows anything about these bikes, let me know so I can pass it to him. Here are some pics from his phone, and yes I told him tassels have to go ASAP. So what is the real point of this long ass thread? Well, after my parents divorced, It was just my dad and me for years. We had our differences, and when we finally started becoming the friends we should be while I was in college, I ended up moving a few hours away. We are both quiet people(umm, anti-social), and don't talk as often as we should.Just since I've bought my bike we've talked a bit more. Since he's been thinking about getting one, we've talked more in the past month than we had in the past six. We're already planning a few get-togethers and rides, and I'm hoping this is something that gives a reason to hang out more than just holidays. Isn't that what toys likes bikes and muscle cars are really about? Edited April 13, 2010 by Artmageddon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Noice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 cool dude! i hope this bring you and your dad closer yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Good looking bike. Glad to hear things are good with your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I had a 2000 1400 intruder, loved it but traded it in for my CBR. They are great bikes. I was always told not to put synthetic oil in it. Don't know why think its something to do with the tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Man it is the coolest thing ever... My dad just got a bike again, I don't think I've seen the man so happy in a LONG time than when he was done going out riding motorcycles with his son(me lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Man it is the coolest thing ever... My dad just got a bike again, I don't think I've seen the man so happy in a LONG time than when he was done going out riding motorcycles with his son(me lol)Yeah, my dad is pretty fired up about it. Hell, he's a year away from retirement and going to need something to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 haha yeah man.... My dad got a bandit 1200s, and he felt the need to show his son that even though he is nearing 50 he can still do wheelies.... I was shaking my head like omfg no bad idea!.... but I also was smiling like a mofo! hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Good for him, that's cool you'll have that to share with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yeah man it'll be real cool for ya.... Was awesome to hit up some twisty stuff with my dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 my dad has a bike as well, we go on rides together as much as we can for being so far away.its great bonding time.we are actually doing a 3 or 4 day trip memorial day weekend..we did one last year the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Congrats to him! Wish my dad would buy another bike. Hope you can drag him out to a few bike nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 nice man!! thats awesome!!Me, my mom, and my dad ride bikesMy mom has an 09 VTX1300T Burgandy with some custom shit on itMy dad has an 09 Kawasaki Voyager Blue with some accessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demitrix Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Sounds a lot like my ex and her dad, when he got her mom pregnant he disappeared 23 years later he wants back in her life, she was pretty upset about it until we started dating and I got her into riding, now they have that as common ground and get along much better. I'm glad the same has happened for you. Hopefully everything works out and you get to share some rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 That's pretty cool Art. When we heading down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 That's pretty cool Art. When we heading down?Except for this weekend, I either have show, will be moving or other crap until the last weekend in May. Fuck. That kinda depresses me to be that busy. I could maybe do April 24, but I think I'm supposed to be on a camping trip. Better check on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Dang, to bond any further with my Mom and Dad I would have to get a WWII navy fighter, a bi-plane, or even better, a Pitts Special stunt plane...way expensive, not happening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Dang, to bond any further with my Mom and Dad I would have to get a WWII navy fighter, a bi-plane, or even better, a Pitts Special stunt plane...way expensive, not happening...I am okay with that!!! I will split fuel and fly you where ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Pretty cool stuff. I wish my Dad and I could get along long enough to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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