Got my first bike!!!

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dean owens · Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:29 pm

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.

Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:55 pm

and

Stay Safe Out There!

Flesher · #3 Unread post by **Flesher** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:01 pm

and

Stay Safe Out There!

Ditto!

123 · #4 Unread post by **123** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:18 pm

parrtayy! Celebrate with a 12-pack of Guinness. =>

Skel3tor1 · #5 Unread post by **Skel3tor1** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:27 pm

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.

Keep us posted on your riding developments!

Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:38 pm

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

Congrats!

Johnj · #7 Unread post by **Johnj** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:30 pm

Like this one?

Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:36 pm

Johnj wrote:Like this one?

That is exactly like my sister's.

nate1714 · #9 Unread post by **nate1714** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:21 pm

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

Shorts · #10 Unread post by **Shorts** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:35 pm

Happy Bike day!

Git yer' skoolin'