Not sure I can make it.
In a little over a week, I'm getting a motorcycle again.
Not just ANY motorcycle but a GS500 which I learned to love.

Reading all the forums is just KILLING me.
I joined Georgiasportbike.com forums too and they are like people over here, just really nice and helpful.
I was nervous because thought with the name it would be a bunch of people on superbikes doing wheelies or something and well, I'm just a n00b.
(I also have NO intention of EVER doing ANYTHING like that. Seriously.)

This weekend, I'm going to Cycle World and possibly get some new boots.
I'm also looking into new gloves.
Already have a good lead on some pants that go over your pants and have very good protection.

Of course, I'm nervous at the same time.
I watch ever crash video I can find.
Most of them are of people doing REALLY stupid stuff but there are some where the bike just didn't have a chance.
I call those my "wake up" call.

I plan on taking the MSF at the Honda School to get my license AND to get some good training and knowledge. (Knowledge is POWER.)
I already even have some offers from local people to ride when I get my bike.

I apologize for being just another guy getting another bike with another post of excitement.
I'm a normally hyper person to begin with and this event isn't helping matters at ALL.
I consider this good karma for things that I've done recently.
All of it has culminated in allowing me to get another motorcycle.

I sold my mountain bike and one of my pistols to get here.
(Hopefully sell my guitar soon too.)
I think it's all worth it.
My buddy in Florida is already yammering at me to get down there and ride with him.
He says I'll be the token "quick bike" since his whole group is Harleys and cruisers in general.
(I promised him that one day I'll probably own a Suzuki M50. I think they're really nice.)

Anyway, coffee is kicking in here at work.
I just wanted to gush more about my upcoming bike.
It's not new but it looks DAMN good.
I'm told that I couldn't have picked a better bike from a better person.
This is what she looks like....(the bike that is)







   

looks good...enjoy the bike, gear is good.

Kudos! Beautiful bike! 

stock rear or are you getting the b4 rear wheel

looks great mate! 

Quote from: werase643 on June 29, 2007, 05:13:36 AM
stock rear or are you getting the b4 rear wheel

I'm told that pic is with the B4 wheel.
Yeah, I'm getting it.  =)

Quote from: heatherg11 on June 29, 2007, 04:51:20 AM
looks good...enjoy the bike, gear is good.

Indeed.
I still have my good Joe Rocket Pascal Picotte jacket. (I love that thing.)
My HJC helmet is practically still new too. (May replace it for a better ventilated model though.)
My weak point is gloves and boots.
I never had "good" gloves or "good" boots.
I'm gonna fix that.  =)

That pic is non B4, or Before B4 ...  But with B4 is what he's getting.
Mayoke - I got some gloves I have never used - 2-3 in fact. I can bring you (large to medium only though) Helmet fit is vital, gloves are less fit specific. Some manufacturers are a shade small, some are a bit large, but I've never seen a Icon Hand or an AGV wrist yet ... so you're prolly better off trying mine on ... cant beat the $$$ (free with purchase of bike ) ...
Cool.
Srinath.

she is pruwwwty

Good luck on MSF and getting back on the road....

Grats on the bike, once you get it we'll definatly have to go riding  .  The MSF course in Alpharetta is great the instuctors made it fun and exciting to learn everything.

Quote from: seshadri_srinath on June 29, 2007, 06:26:56 AM
That pic is non B4, or Before B4 ...  But with B4 is what he's getting.
Mayoke - I got some gloves I have never used - 2-3 in fact. I can bring you (large to medium only though) Helmet fit is vital, gloves are less fit specific. Some manufacturers are a shade small, some are a bit large, but I've never seen a Icon Hand or an AGV wrist yet ... so you're prolly better off trying mine on ... cant beat the $$$ (free with purchase of bike ) ...
Cool.
Srinath.

Cool!
Yeah, my helmet is awesome! Like I said, it's still pretty much brand new. It's a HJC and a little "noisy" but a good helmet nonetheless.
I'll check those gloves when you bring them.
I'm sure they'll go GREAT with my bright orange Pascal Picotte jacket.  LOL!
I'm gonna look like a clown with all the colors. Wait....I'm already a clown so I guess that fits.  Heh.

Quote from: pbureau69 on June 29, 2007, 06:29:22 AM
she is pruwwwty

Good luck on MSF and getting back on the road....

Thanks!
I'm definitely excited. (I'm sure nobody noticed.) 

Quote from: blue05twin on June 29, 2007, 06:52:55 AM
Grats on the bike, once you get it we'll definatly have to go riding  .  The MSF course in Alpharetta is great the instuctors made it fun and exciting to learn everything.

Hmmmm.
I'll check out the Alpharetta school.
I work in Alpharetta so that might not be a bad location.
Thanks!

Congrats, Mike!!!! Thank goodness Srinath is selling you one of his GS's and not one of his Salvages (he calls them Savages, but..... )!!! 

Go ahead and gush. Personally, I *LOVE* to read the gushing and excitement, because it reminds me of how *I* felt not all that long ago. Take us through every step!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Quote from: pandy on June 29, 2007, 07:59:49 AM
Congrats, Mike!!!! Thank goodness Srinath is selling you one of his GS's and not one of his Salvages (he calls them Savages, but..... )!!! 

Go ahead and gush. Personally, I *LOVE* to read the gushing and excitement, because it reminds me of how *I* felt not all that long ago. Take us through every step!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Ok...
Well, first I woke up.........
Then I threw the alarm clock across the room.....
Then I fed the cats so they'll SHUT UP.......
Then.........  LOL

*ducks and runs*

Where are those rotten tomatoes of mine.....?   

 
Gear is very good!!!  I learned that by destroying a brand new fieldsheer jacket and not as new helmet !!!!


Wait!!!
Throw the alarm clock across the room???  shaZam! I always just threw the cat at the alarm clock

Quote from: spcterry on June 29, 2007, 08:30:41 AM

Gear is very good!!!  I learned that by destroying a brand new fieldsheer jacket and not as new helmet !!!!


Wait!!!
Throw the alarm clock across the room???  shaZam! I always just threw the cat at the alarm clock

ROFL!
Only problem with that is my oldest cat is like 18 pounds. Think of the poor alarm clock.  LOL!   

i have been getting chemo for liver cancer since november.  i still continue to ride because i find it keeps me going, i have to focus, pay attention and i get a little excersise.  being sick does not necessarily mean you can not ride. 

Glad to hear your doing well frankie

Mayo: I have a 2lb kitten so I dont think there's much threat to the clock