Finally got my "dream bike"!

[SCJJR65]

It only took me 5-1/2 years, but yesterday I finally was able to take possession of my "dream bike", my R1200C!  I had located a really primo 1999 R1200C Classic only about 15 miles from where I live, and after exchanging a couple of emails to find out more about it, decided to go over to the guy's house and look at it in person and give it a test ride.  That's all it took, and my wife was able to talk him down $350 while I was out on my test ride!  Do I have a great wife or what?

Anyway, here is my new baby.  Now I have to find some hard bags and engine guards to make her complete.  I guess it's true - Good things come to those who wait!  (And wait, and wait, and wait!)  

[drewboid]

John,
Pretty awesome!!
Does your wife get the R65 to ride? I don't see a pillion seat on the 1200 and she deserves some compensation for negotiating the price.
My second bike caused my fiance to ask "You have two bikes now - when do I get to learn how to ride?"  that's why I now have the R65!!

I did buy the R1100R last year -  there is quite a difference between that and the airheads!

Lots of luck with it,
Drew

[not-so-fast-ed]

Lovely bike, John.  Congratulations!

Ed

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Good for you, John!!!    I am SO happy for you!

Can I borrow Pattimarie when I go car shopping?


Drew - the backrest folds down, forming a little pillion pad.  I believe there is an additional full size seat that goes on there, as well.

And you are keeping the R65, John?  :-/



What kind of job do you have now?  If I missed the thread, I apolgize.  My congratulations!  New bike, new house... my my...be careful!

[larstorders]

One laid back BM  8-)

[Justin B.]

Another one over to the "Dark Side".

[NC Steve]

JohnBoy gets a new scooter: cool!! 8-)

Now you need to bring that shiny sled up here this Spring and we'll duke it out on the BR Parkway.
Mano e mano, Guzzi vs. Beemer, Italy vs. Germany...

Hmmmm, I wonder if Will knows any Park Rangers we could bribe to look the other way for about 10 minutes?
Or, lacking that, if Aida and Graham would be willing to go our bail after we get popped for racing on Federal land...

[msbuck]

Yea John!!!  It's beautiful!!!  But, what's that stuff all over your face?  

Hope PattiMarie decides to ride with you.  It'd be great to have both of you come up to Willville - and over to TN for the National this year.  Have fun with all the new stuff!!  

And a big   [size=24]CONGRATS![/size]



(Steve,  better yet, I bet Will knows a good road to ride that avoids all those potential problems...hope you don't think we have enough $$ for bail...    )

[suecanada]

Boy I have been waiting for this announcement for ages!! Good going, John
That single seat is just awesome looking. You will never leave our wee forum will Ya??? I figure you're one of the guys here that is next to a brother!!!

[SCJJR65]

Sure, Sue, I'll continue to hang out here (kinda like NC Steve) and will toss in my $0.02 worth on the threads that I can contribute to!  You guys won't get rid of me this easy!  (Even though Justin says I've aleady gone over to "the dark side"!)  

[not-so-fast-ed]

"The Force is strong in this one, use it he will."

 

[aussie]

Congrats John - you have picked up a very nice ride there. I'm sure you'll use it to the max. Are you thinking about getting a seperate pillion pad?

[Melena]

John!  Wow!  I love it.  How sweet a ride.   [smiley=clap.gif]  Yay for you!   [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[size=16]Congratulations!  [/size]
You've been wanting to get this one for awhile!

But you are keeping the R65, right?   Well, anyway, you are part of this forum now.  

[Spinachpie]

Congrats on the bike. Very stylish and comfortable and I'm sure very reliable. Good things come to those who wait!

[trolle]

Congratulations John  [smiley=1drink.gif]

Even though it is bad form to ask about the price, I have to. And I am sure that you have payed less than the cost of an 25 year old delapidated r65 here in Denmark  

May your rides be plenty.

greetings from a cold and white north