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Road trip!
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Road trip!
A familiar to many simmer had been on a burner for over a year now. I vacillated between a Versys, a KLX and others. You folks were very tolerant of my insanity. Thank you.
I found a very low mileage 2018 Gen 3 Versys 650 a couple hours north. I contacted rayZerman seeking an informed opinion and he gave it a thumbs up if the inspection and price was right. Thank ye Ray.
Out of curiosity, I did a quick search and also located a KLX in stock at a dealer 3 hours north. Damn, back to simmering.
A couple days later, after a long chat with myself while isolated from distraction riding my lawnmower, I knew the stew was getting tender. I resolved to flip a coin over who to call as soon as I parked the mower.
Two out of three flips came up tails for the KLX. So I called Eric, a pal of 20 years (he was service manager for the wiring harness recall of my 2006 FJR when I first met him). I asked two questions: 1) is that spanky new 2023 KLX 300 still sitting there? 2) Are you working tomorrow? He put me on hold to double check and came back with not only is it here, it's still in the crate. it will be ready by the time you get here tomorrow. See you about 11:00 sir. Thanks Eric. He knows I don't call unless things have come to a head. I make it too damn easy for him but in return I get the royal carpet and no bullshit.
We got our usual long time, no see catching up complete with highly embellished hunting tales done while kicking the tires and thumbing a starter. He asked if I would cruise the new gun shop while the finance gal closed with another customer (the bike shop was hopping for a Thurs). Salivating, I came out of that shop, to find the bike loaded on my truck and the finance gal put lunch on hold to get me heading on a timely journey south. We settled. Thanks Jenny. Eric helped me tie down. Thanks Eric. Until next time.
I bid him adieu, he was right back at it and my road trip south began.
Well into the afternoon and just north of Monterey, VA, I spied a new-to-me bakery and deli in the heart of Highland County's Amish community so I knew I was in for a treat.
The place is immaculate, not a single speck of dust even and carries a great selection of carefully prepared bulk foods and spices.
The young lady was a little stiff when I went in, but she was there by herself and her kids were playing in the back and in walks this grizzled old hoodlum, so could hardly blame her. I was riding a dopamine bronco so by the time I left, I had her laughing and smiling and was glad she felt at ease. I will surely visit again and highly recommend you do too should the opportunity arise.
Came out with a sliced-and-made-on-the-spot two hander! Homemade bread so light the sandwich almost levitated!!
Southbound in Highland County managing a two-hander with one.
The sign over the obviously Amish farm entrance is of the Ten Commandments.
And fresh this morning oatmeal chocolate chip M&M Cookie Monster cookies! Yowsers!! Tastes so good, it makes you high (Guy Clark).
Say? Did I mention there was a kick ass dual sport in back?
I soon left Highland County behind and entered Bath County.
Given the recent rains, there was no way I wasn't going to stop at Falling Spring.
And while stopped.
Just north of Covington.
Introducing lil neon bike to soon to be native habitat.
And there's the grinning jackass again.
The sign should say…trucker, kiss yer ass goodbye!
Always good to get back home.
But wait! Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do when…
Finally rolled up Speckled Buck Lane where the welcome committee waited. And so did the woodpile I should have been home stacking.
Introduced little neon to some new stablemates and called it a day.
Fun road trip!
I found a very low mileage 2018 Gen 3 Versys 650 a couple hours north. I contacted rayZerman seeking an informed opinion and he gave it a thumbs up if the inspection and price was right. Thank ye Ray.
Out of curiosity, I did a quick search and also located a KLX in stock at a dealer 3 hours north. Damn, back to simmering.
A couple days later, after a long chat with myself while isolated from distraction riding my lawnmower, I knew the stew was getting tender. I resolved to flip a coin over who to call as soon as I parked the mower.
Two out of three flips came up tails for the KLX. So I called Eric, a pal of 20 years (he was service manager for the wiring harness recall of my 2006 FJR when I first met him). I asked two questions: 1) is that spanky new 2023 KLX 300 still sitting there? 2) Are you working tomorrow? He put me on hold to double check and came back with not only is it here, it's still in the crate. it will be ready by the time you get here tomorrow. See you about 11:00 sir. Thanks Eric. He knows I don't call unless things have come to a head. I make it too damn easy for him but in return I get the royal carpet and no bullshit.
We got our usual long time, no see catching up complete with highly embellished hunting tales done while kicking the tires and thumbing a starter. He asked if I would cruise the new gun shop while the finance gal closed with another customer (the bike shop was hopping for a Thurs). Salivating, I came out of that shop, to find the bike loaded on my truck and the finance gal put lunch on hold to get me heading on a timely journey south. We settled. Thanks Jenny. Eric helped me tie down. Thanks Eric. Until next time.
I bid him adieu, he was right back at it and my road trip south began.
Well into the afternoon and just north of Monterey, VA, I spied a new-to-me bakery and deli in the heart of Highland County's Amish community so I knew I was in for a treat.
The place is immaculate, not a single speck of dust even and carries a great selection of carefully prepared bulk foods and spices.
The young lady was a little stiff when I went in, but she was there by herself and her kids were playing in the back and in walks this grizzled old hoodlum, so could hardly blame her. I was riding a dopamine bronco so by the time I left, I had her laughing and smiling and was glad she felt at ease. I will surely visit again and highly recommend you do too should the opportunity arise.
Came out with a sliced-and-made-on-the-spot two hander! Homemade bread so light the sandwich almost levitated!!
Southbound in Highland County managing a two-hander with one.
The sign over the obviously Amish farm entrance is of the Ten Commandments.
And fresh this morning oatmeal chocolate chip M&M Cookie Monster cookies! Yowsers!! Tastes so good, it makes you high (Guy Clark).
Say? Did I mention there was a kick ass dual sport in back?
I soon left Highland County behind and entered Bath County.
Given the recent rains, there was no way I wasn't going to stop at Falling Spring.
And while stopped.
Just north of Covington.
Introducing lil neon bike to soon to be native habitat.
And there's the grinning jackass again.
The sign should say…trucker, kiss yer ass goodbye!
Always good to get back home.
But wait! Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do when…
Finally rolled up Speckled Buck Lane where the welcome committee waited. And so did the woodpile I should have been home stacking.
Introduced little neon to some new stablemates and called it a day.
Fun road trip!
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Re: Road trip!
Yo! My compass has sun spots. The bakery/deli is EAST of Monterey on US220, between Franklin and Monterey but much closer to Monterey, like 5 mebbe 10 miles EAST. Apologies.
North would put you on US250.
North would put you on US250.
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Re: Road trip!
So this is what happens when Spkldoe is on vacation at the beach - only logical explanation. Pass the popcorn, things are going to get interesting when she gets home Sunday.
Seriously though, congrats and enjoy!!
Seriously though, congrats and enjoy!!
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Re: Road trip!
Most excellent! Let the farkling begin.
So...now when I get there on the FJR, we can dual sporting, right?
So...now when I get there on the FJR, we can dual sporting, right?
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Re: Road trip!
I told her I was going riding. I told the truth. I rode one lap around the parking lot before going in the gun shop.extrememarine wrote: ↑Fri Jul 15, 2022 8:57 am So this is what happens when Spkldoe is on vacation at the beach - only logical explanation. Pass the popcorn, things are going to get interesting when she gets home Sunday.
Seriously though, congrats and enjoy!!
I texted a pic of the bike in the truck with 'look what I found." She didn't make me sleep in the barn last night so I took that as
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Re: Road trip!
NICE!!
I will be very interested in hearing how she runs!
I will be very interested in hearing how she runs!
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I often have found myself when I was not looking, nor did that discovery take place where I thought it would!
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Re: Road trip!
Any day!
You'll be hearing from me come time to consult about bars and risers.
Btw, little green bikes may come and go but the DR is my forever bike.
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Re: Road trip!
I'd say the coin landed on the right side.....
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I didn't mention it to Wayne just now but I blamed the whole thing on YoU to Spkldoe. I figured, principals gets blamed for everything anyway so wth!
FWIW, I consulted with the head cheese at Cogent Dynamics before I called the bike salesman. Not only did Rick endorse the model, he assured me they have the KLX suspension needs well in hand.
I have already fessed up to Spkldoe that further mods are forthcoming. She didn't throw anything at me so I took that as
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Re: Road trip!
That's funny. Louanne didn't say anything when I got my first FJR.
For days.
I took that as a sign.
For days.
I took that as a sign.
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Well shit - this is turning out to be a good day!
I think I'll go fishing....
I think I'll go fishing....
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Congrats Jim...this thread just made me decide to take the afternoon off and go for a ride.
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I hope to do the same Joe. Be safe.El Toro Joe wrote: ↑Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:39 am Congrats Jim...this thread just made me decide to take the afternoon off and go for a ride.
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Re: Road trip!
It'll be interesting to see which ends up getting pulled out of the garage the most, KLX or the Biggy Piggy.
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Maybe Big Snowflake will be re-missioned. Time will tell.gixxerjasen wrote: ↑Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:04 pm It'll be interesting to see which ends up getting pulled out of the garage the most, KLX or the Biggy Piggy.
Little Snowflake will become dirtier for certain. That mission is set.
Edit: Someone over on the AdvRider DR thread just mentioned a 16-tooth DR counterspocket.
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When Spkldoe said "you weren't even listening to me, were you?", Spklbuk thought....... "that's a strange way to start a conversation".
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