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posted July 13, 2007 08:32 AM
It's been fun! Gonna say bye bye to the 14. It's been a great bike in many ways, but I'm actually reversing my trend of the past few years. I was slowly sliding towards the GoldWing crowd, and decided to get off my ass and lose some weight. Lost 45 lbs (so far) and feel 10 years younger. Which makes me want a lighter, quicker handling sportbike. And there's only room in the garage for so many motorcycles. So the 14 is going to help fund the acquistion of the next ride. We haven't held elections in awhie for the Moderator post, so now might be a good time!
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quote:Gonna say bye bye to the 14. It's been a great bike in many ways, but I'm actually reversing my trend of the past few years. I was slowly sliding towards the GoldWing crowd, and decided to get off my ass and lose some weight. Lost 45 lbs (so far) and feel 10 years younger. Which makes me want a lighter, quicker handling sportbike. And there's only room in the garage for so many motorcycles. So the 14 is going to help fund the acquistion of the next ride. We haven't held elections in awhie for the Moderator post, so now might be a good time!
posted July 13, 2007 09:33 AM
Swft! We're all proud of you!
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posted July 13, 2007 11:22 AM
quote:Gonna say bye bye to the 14. It's been a great bike in many ways, but I'm actually reversing my trend of the past few years. I was slowly sliding towards the GoldWing crowd, and decided to get off my ass and lose some weight. Lost 45 lbs (so far) and feel 10 years younger. Which makes me want a lighter, quicker handling sportbike. And there's only room in the garage for so many motorcycles. So the 14 is going to help fund the acquistion of the next ride. We haven't held elections in awhie for the Moderator post, so now might be a good time!
...street motard, young man....go street motard....you gots the mojo...you gots the skillz....Duc Hypermotard is one off the shelf...maybe the KTM 690SM for local shifts and grins...or go make yourself a "waaaaay-more-tard" with 600cc-1000cc 4banger....start with a new stock ZX-6R or a ZX-10R....sell the body panels off to help defray the cost of the custom pieces you're gonna either make yourself or have someone else make for you...the mind reels...congrats on the weight loss...you've inspired me, bro ....Dino's saying, "BFD!...worm shits more than I weigh!"
posted July 13, 2007 11:28 AM
Swft we are goning to miss you ...Good luck with whatever you buy or end up doing ... Smokin.....
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posted July 13, 2007 12:07 PM
I probably lost more weight than you weigh! I needed a lighter bike so I bought a 14! :P
Seriously, congratulations. I know first hand how tough it is.
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posted July 13, 2007 12:25 PM
SWFT -- why does losing weight and getting a new bike mean no more moderator? BTW, congrats on the weight loss...I dropped 130 lbs 4 years ago and it feels amazing. BTW, now would be the time NOT to buy a WING and go SS... ____________
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posted July 13, 2007 03:04 PM
Edited By: Hawkman on 13 Jul 2007 16:04
Congrats Larry! I miss the good ol' days when we ripped on one another with reckless abandon. We must be getting old.
I'll be up in Washington in two weeks? Want to meet up for a drink?
posted July 13, 2007 03:38 PM
Gonna miss you here. Good luck with whatever you get into. I'd pass on all the hyper-retard stuff personally. Lol! Never did see the allure.
posted July 13, 2007 04:10 PM
Congrats on the weight loss. That's alot...........45 lbs............need to lose some myself. How did you lose so much?? I would love to lose even 30...........................
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posted July 16, 2007 08:33 PM
Hawkman! Yes, it would be great to meet up and grab a drink somewhere! Please send me an email to swft@wavecable.com before you get into town!
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posted July 16, 2007 08:34 PM
Thanks guys! Hey, I'm not leaving, but I do think that the moderator of the board should have some vested interest in the make/brand of motorcycle that the board represents. There's some excellent people here that I'm sure would be happy to take on moderator.
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posted July 13, 2007 08:32 AM
Which makes me want a lighter, quicker handling sportbike. And there's only room in the garage for so many motorcycles. So the 14 is going to help fund the acquistion of the next ride. We haven't held elections in awhie for the Moderator post, so now might be a good time!
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....Dino's saying, "BFD!...worm shits more than I weigh!" 
That's alot...........45 lbs............need to lose some myself. How did you lose so much?? I would love to lose even 30........................... 
