The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => General Announcements => Topic started by: SCJJR65 on February 28, 2010, 04:09:31 PM
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Well, today was the day I turned over the keys of Britta, my R65, to Steve Lehman (NC Steve). I had a pleasant, if chilly, ride of about 150 miles to Morganton, NC where Pattimarie and I met Steve and his daughter, Katie, who agreed to ride with him so Steve could ride Britta back home to Winston-Salem. Here's a few pics of the event:
Here's Britta as she sits outside the restaurant, awaiting her new (and only 4th) owner.
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My wife Pattimarie took a couple of "artsy" photos from one of the mirrors in our car as we stood outside talking about the bike. I look like I'm saying to myself, "Please, Britta, don't conk out on him until he at least makes it back home."
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And in this pic, Steve appears to be mumbling to himself, "Geez, do I really NEED another bike?"
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In this one, Steve is attaching his tag, saying, "I know, I know, no refunds, no exchanges, all sales final."
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And of course, we have the all-important, "gentlemanly handshake and turnover of the keys".
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And, last, but not least, Steve is ready to ride away on his not-so-new, but oh-so-loved, 1984 R65, with a mere 140,000 miles on the clock. Britta does appear to be smiling, too! ;)
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This was the second R65 I've owned, and may not be the last, who knows?
I have enjoyed my time on this forum so much over the past 6 years. I've met some really, really fine folks, too (like Steve)! I may not be as frequent a visitor to this forum in the future, but I hope to retain the friendship of all whom I've had the pleasure and honor of knowing. You folks are as special and unique as the R65 itself!
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John....
What Screen do you have fitted to Britta...It looks very effective !
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It's a National Cycle "Plexi-Fairing 3" that I got from JC Whitney. I think I paid something like $159.95 for it, and it's a GREAT windshield, too! I highly recommend it! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Nice pics! Sad and sweet at the same time.
This was the second R65 I've owned, and may not be the last, who knows?
I have enjoyed my time on this forum so much over the past 6 years.I've met some really, really fine folks, too (like Steve)!I may not be as frequent a visitor to this forum in the future, but I hope to retain the friendship of all whom I've had the pleasure and honor of knowing.You folks are as special and unique as the R65 itself!
Awww - don't go away John! We'll miss you if you do. :'(
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Do hang around John - you'll have honorary R65 status for years to come in my opinion. Hope to catch up with ya again at some more rallies in the future!
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...and when you go to rallies, look for the R65 flag!
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The ever-patient teacher, John shares his boundless mechanical wisdom.
"No no no, dammit, it's righty tighty, lefty loosey! Jeez!"
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I bow before the mighty R65, begging forgiveness.
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"Now, you see this big flat clear thingie? You want to be sure that's always facing the front!"
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Bundle up, it's cold in them thar hills!
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And that looks like a beautiful tank - you don't need to cover it up! :D [smiley=beehive.gif]
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And that looks like a beautiful tank - you don't need to cover it up! :D [smiley=beehive.gif]
And it is, overall, except for the top.
Please note the large flat tank bag, which went on immediately and does a good coverup job..
But, I will find me a cover! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Although, I've got these magnetic tank bags, and if I put a cover on Britta, they won't work any more... :-?
Hmmm, maybe I'd best rethink this situation a bit... :-/
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My magnetic tank bag worked with the cover.
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My magnetic tank bag worked with the cover.
I'm beginning to think you and Rob enjoy torturing me. [smiley=whip.gif]
But I'm dubious about your claim.
How about send me the cover, I'll test the magnetic adhesion thru it for myself, and give a full report here.
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I've been informed by Steve that Britta quickly bonded with Jackie, Steve's Moto Guzzi Jackal, after getting home safe and sound from the trip. Long Live Britta!! ;)