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#1 Unread post by **Sev** » Wed May 18, 2005 10:27 pm

***NOTE*** My request for a bike blog was pushed through in record time. I've copied over all the posts I've made about my bike into that post, which can be found here: Sev's 599
I will continue to update it as I encounter more runs and get more km on my bike.

It's 3:20 AM right now. I work at 7:00 which means I need to get up at 6:00. It's going to be a 12 hour shift tomorrow. So I get off work at 7 PM. I'm doing the same thing the next day. If I was smart I would be asleep. I'd be passed out and oblivious because of the day that I have coming tomorrow. It's going to be a rough one considering how much sleep I haven't gotten.

I'm sure a lot of you are asking yourselves... or me why on Earth I would do this to myself. I'm exhausted, at least, I think I am. I cannot tell what I am anymore. Today I went into Honda Extreme in Edmonton and paid off my bike, a 2004 Honda 599 (Hornet). It's registered, insured and ALMOST ready to go. I say almost because they are doing the final assembly today and tomorrow. It will be ready to pickup tomorrow night after work. In fact I've already made arrangements to be picked up straight from work and driven there.

It's supposed to rain tomorrow, it rained the day I picked up my first bike. So I'm not nervous about that. But I do find myself filled with apprehension. As most of you know, I've already been in one accident, an experience which I have no wish to repeat. But I also want so badly to go motorcycling again. However this is a much bigger bike, with a more powerful engine, and WAY better brakes. I keep asking myself if maybe I've gotten in a little over my head. I certainly hope not.

Regardless tomorrow I fly, without ever leaving the ground.

CentralOzzy · Wed May 18, 2005 11:01 pm

You'll be right....

Remember that your New Bike will have New Tires & they'll need to be scrubbed in before you go crankin' the corners, especially in the wet! So if it does rain, just ride super cautiously until the conditions improve.

Congrats on paying the bike off....ENJOY!!

Don't forget to take pictures!

bennettoid · Thu May 19, 2005 4:21 am

Congrats!!!

You'll be fine.

Keyoke · #4 Unread post by **Keyoke** » Thu May 19, 2005 5:00 am

Nice one, Sev! I expect there'll be some piccies on here real soon then!?!?

MASHBY · #5 Unread post by **MASHBY** » Thu May 19, 2005 5:07 am

Nice one Jeff.As OZ said remember those tires.The beuty of the Hornet is its nice power band so you can cruise at low speeds now problem.

#6 Unread post by **cb360** » Thu May 19, 2005 6:22 am

Very cool. I'm jealous. Like looking forward to christmas morning. Be careful on those new tires, especially in the rain. Maybe there's a parking lot nearby you could ride around in for ten clicks or so? Make sure and post some pix.

Telesque · #7 Unread post by **Telesque** » Thu May 19, 2005 10:41 am

Cheers with the new bike, fellah.

Keep the rubbers on the ground for a bit though, eh?

#8 Unread post by **Sev** » Thu May 19, 2005 3:40 pm

Having not slept at ALL last night, working 12 hours today, and riding home through heavy rainfall, I'll offer a quick report.

Home safe!
OMG I LOVE THIS BIKE!
It feels like I lost a couple hundred pounds and learned ballet, so light, so nimble, and it powers in a scary way... I'm still getting used to the engine noise, what sounds to me like I should be screaming is actually pretty mild.

There were exactly three things that kept me from abusing this bike the whole way home:
1) no sleep + bad flu
2) new tires + heavy rain
3) Dad following me in the car

But I really need to fall asleep right now. More to follow tomorrow or the day after.

honda599 · #9 Unread post by **honda599** » Thu May 19, 2005 3:47 pm

Hey Sevulturus

Congrats on your new 599....and for sure take it easy during break in as new tires can be slippery. Don't worry about your bike being bigger and more powerful.....because it is....but you'll get used to it. I have found this bike has way more power than I can ever use and the brakes are awesome. Once she's broken in you'll really enjoy how well she handles. I traded my ride once with my brother-in-laws Smokin' Joe and I found his bike much heavier and it took me a while to get used to it especially in corners....he was amazed how nibble my bike was.

If you like style, plenty of horsepower, riding comfort, handling and good fuel economy then you'll love your new ride.

One hint though-when removing your seat....remember to remove the key from the lock....I don't know how many times I have forgotten! Duh!

Cheers

Enjoy and keep the rubber side down.

CentralOzzy · Thu May 19, 2005 4:05 pm

ASAP....