Topic: newbie from Pa. just saying Hello

[boneshaker]

After 5 months without a bike I've had enough next wed. 12/9 I pick up a 81 CB650 custom 17k,needs tires,inspec.,TLC. wish me luck

[vanillagorilla]

Welcome... What did you ride before??

[Zaipai]

Welcome, and GL on your bike.. Hope it all goes well for you. Sounds like a good start. Perhaps some pictures would help?

[boneshaker]

In reverse order 78 XS 650,06 FJR ae (Iron Butt SS 1000 failure) 05 Softtail std. 04 sporty, 03 gsxr 600, 02 1200s bandit, 84 kz700a, and way back when Nixon was president  71 CB 350

[Zaipai]

In reverse order 78 XS 650,06 FJR ae (Iron Butt SS 1000 failure) 05 Softtail std. 04 sporty, 03 gsxr 600, 02 1200s bandit, 84 kz700a, and way back when Nixon was president  71 CB 350

Wow I can only imagine what your garage must look like!

[vanillagorilla]

I have heard some strange stories about the FJR 1300AE... What did you think of it??? I know the standard FJR is awesome... Seems like you have had a little bit of everything! Well, you still have to get a dual sport... 

[boneshaker]

I had the FJR for 9 months,and put 14+k on it. And I loved it till  Until it welded itself into 2nd gear. On the way to Charlotte N.C.,to get Iron Butt certified.  . That was minor compared to my riding buddy's R1150 RT (it burned to the ground in a garage fire).I guess God decreed no Iron Butt for thee and thee. I'm sticking to old bikes I can fix myself.Plus I'm to damn old to Iron Butt,and too cheap.