Almost 20 years of awesome FJR'ng

FastJoyRide · Post by **FastJoyRide** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:03 pm

I know that all y'all are a very inclusive bunch (so I'm not too worried about being thrown out on my ear), but I have to announce for the first time since my PDP 2004 ABS arrived, I am without an FJR. A forest rat took my Cerulean silver away in 2008, so it was quickly followed by a low mileage 2006 Gen 2, and a 2016 ES arrived in my garage 5 years ago. They have all been spectacular bikes.

Tempus fugit and all that. The big girl was getting to be less and less fun for me to manhandle around the garage, although she was still pure bliss whenever we passed a walking speed.

I am now the proud owner of a 2022 (new in the crate) Moto Guzzi V85TT Adventure. More than 100 pounds lighter than my 2016 ES, and infinitely more fun once the road surface is no longer good pavement. To say the least she is a bike of great "character", but I am well and truly in love.

Hoping to keep in touch with many of you, and maybe even attend a few more FJR events (see "inclusive" above)!

Ride safe

Dave Dykes aka FastJoyRide aka FJR (although my local buds are torn between changing my handle from FJR to FGR, or Geppetto)

wheatonFJR · Post by **wheatonFJR** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:39 pm

Congrats Dave!

Tyler · Post by **Tyler** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:05 pm

Dave, you know that while the bike may have brought all y'all together, it's the friendships that keep us together. You will always be a part of our family... always. <3

FastJoyRide · Post by **FastJoyRide** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:19 pm

Thanks sweetie! I do know that. I'm not the first to age-out of FJR ownership and I won't be the last either!

raYzerman · Post by **raYzerman** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:28 pm

Congrats, Dave, hope you enjoy the Guzzi...... I've been without an FJR for nigh on 3 years myself!

FastJoyRide · Post by **FastJoyRide** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:22 pm

Watcha riding now Ray?

escapefjrtist · Post by **escapefjrtist** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:48 pm

Congrats on the new scoot Dave!

~G

bigjohnsd · Post by **bigjohnsd** » Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:51 pm

Nice bike Dave!

Or

FastJoyRide · Post by **FastJoyRide** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:48 am

bigjohnsd wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:51 pm Nice bike Dave!

Thanks BigJohn! Hope we see you soon - it's been a while!

El Toro Joe · Post by **El Toro Joe** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:23 am

Congrats on the new adventure Dave

LKLD · Post by **LKLD** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:20 am

That’s great, Dave! I hope that you have years and years of wonderful memories and adventures with the Guzzi.

raYzerman · Post by **raYzerman** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:50 am

FastJoyRide wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:22 pm Watcha riding now Ray?

Scroll right... in my profile......

bigjohnsd · Post by **bigjohnsd** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:18 am

FastJoyRide wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:48 am
bigjohnsd wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:51 pm Nice bike Dave!
Thanks BigJohn! Hope we see you soon - it's been a while!

Ride down, I'll buy you a coffee and put you up.
Good inaugural run for the Guzzi

0face · Post by **0face** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:35 am

bigjohnsd wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:18 am
FastJoyRide wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:48 am
bigjohnsd wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:51 pm Nice bike Dave!
Thanks BigJohn! Hope we see you soon - it's been a while!
Ride down, I'll buy you a coffee and put you up.
Good inaugural run for the Guzzi

Starting to sound like we need a Black Hills DAKAL/BDR get together...

gixxerjasen · Post by **gixxerjasen** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:44 am

FastJoyRide wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:19 pm Thanks sweetie! I do know that. I'm not the first to age-out of FJR ownership and I won't be the last either!

Wait, I thought you only aged INTO FJR ownership, not out. There's some old fookers in here who need to move on then.

Congrats on the V85, those are beautiful bikes that look like a lot of fun.

BikerGeek · Post by **BikerGeek** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 12:15 pm

FastJoyRide wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:03 pm ... and maybe even attend a few more FJR events (see "inclusive" above)!

I DON'T THINK YOU'LL DO IT!!

And enjoy the 'Guzzi!

Intech · Post by **Intech** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:17 pm

Whatever it takes to keep riding comfortably and safely. Congrats on the new ride Dave!

dcarver · Post by **dcarver** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:53 pm

I care not what you ride or if you ride. You are my friend.

wheatonFJR · Post by **wheatonFJR** » Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:53 pm

Serious problem here... No effen photos??? Wtf, man!

FastJoyRide · Post by **FastJoyRide** » Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:50 pm

wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:53 pm Serious problem here... No effen photos??? Wtf, man!

I am at the dealer today getting the 1K service done, pics later this week Wheatie. It's cherry-picking season too!

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