Quote from: RoadstergalAnd it's all for the sake of the 6th C, I bet.      

Only if the 6th C is "Continuing to be allowed to sleep in my bed."  

Diamonds are for those times when I've done something too stupid for flowers.  (Just kidding...I'm just a sucker and give my wife anything she wants).  Frankly, i don't understand the infatuation with jewelry/shiny objects, but she doesn't understand the motorcycle thing...or the airplane thing...or the...well, you get the idea.

If you like motorcycles, you have at least a basic understanding of the appeal of shiny objects.

Quote from: RoadstergalIf you like motorcycles, you have at least a basic understanding of the appeal of shiny objects.

And Harley riders even moreso?

Nah...no vehicle of mine stays shiny for very long.    I only wash things when the grime threatens to do serious damage.  I try to keep the brake dust off my car's rims (but with stock BMW pads that's a losing battle), try to get rid of most egregious bird droppings, and I try to stay ahead of winter salt grime, but that's about it.  I figure there's an even coating of filth that protects the finish underneath.  

I'll probably wash and paste-wax the GS before it goes into hibernation.  I was thinking about doing it this weekend along with cleaning the chain, but ran out of motivation.

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Quote from: RoadstergalIf you like motorcycles, you have at least a basic understanding of the appeal of shiny objects.

And Harley riders even moreso?

Some of 'em... but I have rarely seen an unshinier bike than my labmate's Sportster.

I'm the anal one about washing and waxing.  So it's a sign of how fecking busy I've been that the GS has only had a Seattle wash so far.

I should be doing that instead of posting, but I'm in a bathrobe in bed enjoying somebody's unsecured wireless connection, and I'm not feeling like getting up.

Do you usually wash n' wax your motorcycle at 9:00pm?

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Some of 'em... but I have rarely seen an unshinier bike than my labmate's Sportster.

I'm the anal one about washing and waxing.  So it's a sign of how fecking busy I've been that the GS has only had a Seattle wash so far.

I should be doing that instead of posting, but I'm in a bathrobe in bed enjoying somebody's unsecured wireless connection, and I'm not feeling like getting up.

I was talkin' about the chrome! :lol:

And don't worry, I feel your pain about not having time to do stuff, especially washing and waxing the bike. I store mine outside and it desperately needs to be cleaned; no time.

I also share your enthusiasm about not getting up out of bed, especially when you're enjoying unsecured wireless. Ahh, the great gifts in life, right?

Quote from: BadgerDo you usually wash n' wax your motorcycle at 9:00pm?

I usually wash it earlier so I don't feel bad about it being filthy at 9pm...

Quote from: AlphaFire X5I also share your enthusiasm about not getting up out of bed, especially when you're enjoying unsecured wireless.

Not the thing I'd be enjoying if I had the option, but since I don't, wireless is OK.

Quote from: RoadstergalNot the thing I'd be enjoying if I had the option, but since I don't, wireless is OK.

The mythical 6th C?  (trying to get this back on topic )

Well, my mythical 6th C is not the same as yours, I think.  Complementary, though.

The 6th C?

Communism?
Control?
Conformity?

Or...

CRAPIJUSTGOTMARRIEDANDSURRENDEREDMYLIFEOVERSOMEONESAVEME.

For me, it's currently

theuniverseisinCahootstokeepmesingle

Or, more succinctly,

Chaste.

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CRAPIJUSTGOTMARRIEDANDSURRENDEREDMYLIFEOVERSOMEONESAVEME.

More like:

CRAPMY10thANNIVERSARYISONLYTWOWEEKSAWAYANDIHAVEN'TGOTTENANYTHINGYET

I've got my jeweller on speed dial for just such occasions.

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CRAPIJUSTGOTMARRIEDANDSURRENDEREDMYLIFEOVERSOMEONESAVEME.

More like:

CRAPMY10thANNIVERSARYISONLYTWOWEEKSAWAYANDIHAVEN'TGOTTENANYTHINGYET

I've got my jeweller on speed dial for just such occasions.

Ah, but wasn't the ad for an engagement ring?

I should find a jewler. Just in case.

Quote from: AlphaFire X5I should find a jewler. Just in case.

Mine recognizes me as soon as I walk in.  I think he might have my credit card number memorized by now.

The piercer and the motorcycle dealer have mine.

Quote from: RoadstergalAnd it's all for the sake of the 6th C, I bet.      

coitus?

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Well, that's what the male C and the female C I was thinking of add up to.

a couple of those on a key ring could make a cool stable of rides.


your chastity is self inflicted.  it's only 220 miles to my door. :mrgreen:

Quote from: davipua couple of those on a key ring could make a cool stable of rides.your chastity is self inflicted.  it's only 220 miles to my door. :mrgreen:

How many miles left on that break in?