Got my first bike!!!

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dean owens
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Got my first bike!!!

#1 Unread post by dean owens »

let me say, i'm doing this all out of order. i had planned on taking the brc, getting my license, getting my riding gear and then shopping for a bike. turns out i'm getting the bike first. and before i you get ready to jump on me wait for the reasoning.

a recent friend of mine (that i only met just a few months ago) has been helping me in all of my research for what sort of bike i like and what are good bikes of that style. he had offered to go looking with me when i saved up the money for a bike (only looking for a $1000.00 cruiser). this was going to be at least 6+ months from now.

this week i get an email from him. he's looking to get a new bike so he needs to get rid of his old one. it's an 83 silverwing. it needs new tires, a new battery, a turn signal cover and a good cleaning. and best of all - it's FREE. it's not the bike i would have picked but i ain't the picky when it comes to free.

he's been riding for years and is going to be teaching me until i can get signed up in a brc.

before any of you guys jump on me about making sure i take the course, just know i'm a 30 year old husband, and father of one very beautiful girl. i'm not a moron and i'm going to take it all slow and safe. just take some time to celebrate with me. cause i wasn't even sure i would have the money for a bike in the 6+ months. this was completely out of left field and i can't come close to trying to explain how happy i am.

all i have to do is find a day that i can get over to his house and pick it up. y'all will be reading a lot more from me in the future thanks to my friend doug.
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#2 Unread post by Scoutmedic »

:welcome2: and :happybikeday:

Stay Safe Out There!
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Stay Safe Out There!

Ditto!
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#4 Unread post by 123 »

parrtayy! Celebrate with a 12-pack of Guinness. =>
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#5 Unread post by Skel3tor1 »

AWESOME!

What a GREAT friend! WOW!

If I was you, I'd be ECSTATIC! WOOO HOOOO!!!

I'm so happy for you, I'm about ready to do some victory dancing in my cubicle here at work. :mrgreen:

Keep us posted on your riding developments!
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#6 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Those Silverwings were nice bikes. Is it the 650 with the fairings and hardbags on it?

Congrats! :)
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#7 Unread post by Johnj »

Like this one?
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#8 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Johnj wrote:Like this one?
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That is exactly like my sister's.
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#9 Unread post by nate1714 »

hey sounds like u got riped off....HAHA just kidding..great find and thats why it pays to have some friends...and make sure u make it up to him some how some way...i usaly help my friends with there cars and what not around the house..just make sure one day u do that same for some one else :D
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#10 Unread post by Shorts »

Happy Bike day! 8)

Git yer' skoolin' ;)
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