Trapped Inside : Dreaming of Adventure
- -Holiday
- Legendary 1500
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- Location: Philadelphia PA
It hurts
Feel my pain.
Since coming back from my cross country trip, I havnt been on a bike, except for some short jaunts one day on my old Honda Cb360, which my ex now uses to get to work.
Keep in mind I commuted every day, ran every errand, went to work, visited friends, all on my bike, up until I left it in san Diego 2.5 weeks ago.
Now, I dont know if I have the vacation time this year to go back and get my bike.
So Im going to buy a new one. But I wont be able to afford it for another few weeks.
So it hurts. I drive my Jeep Grand Cherokee every day. The most boring vehicle ever conceived by man. My heart aches whenever I pass any person on a motorcycle. The weather has been beautiful ever since I got back, which makes it even worse.
uhg.
moan
groan
"dog"
ok, i'm done now. I'm going to go dream about the days I used to have, on those beautiful two wheels...and cry.
p.s. i'm looking into becoming an MSF inistructor here in PA next spring.
just thought I'd share.
Since coming back from my cross country trip, I havnt been on a bike, except for some short jaunts one day on my old Honda Cb360, which my ex now uses to get to work.
Keep in mind I commuted every day, ran every errand, went to work, visited friends, all on my bike, up until I left it in san Diego 2.5 weeks ago.
Now, I dont know if I have the vacation time this year to go back and get my bike.
So Im going to buy a new one. But I wont be able to afford it for another few weeks.
So it hurts. I drive my Jeep Grand Cherokee every day. The most boring vehicle ever conceived by man. My heart aches whenever I pass any person on a motorcycle. The weather has been beautiful ever since I got back, which makes it even worse.
uhg.
moan
groan
"dog"
ok, i'm done now. I'm going to go dream about the days I used to have, on those beautiful two wheels...and cry.
p.s. i'm looking into becoming an MSF inistructor here in PA next spring.
just thought I'd share.
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
Vespa Rally 200 in pieces
[img]http://www.brian-payne.com/bikes/VisitedStatesMap.jpg[/img]
Vespa Rally 200 in pieces
[img]http://www.brian-payne.com/bikes/VisitedStatesMap.jpg[/img]
- noodlenoggin
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- My Motorcycle: 1995 Ford Thunderbird =-(
- Location: Lithia, FL
I must disagree. The Jeep Grand Cherokee can be flogged mercilessly through the woods in pursuit of ever-deeper ruts full of mud and black flies -- while listening to Vivaldi on the XM radio and maintaining a steady 68.2 degrees Fahrenheit for the driver and 78.9 degrees for the passenger. Not boring.The most boring vehicle ever conceived by man.
MY car is boring. 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria. When I want to change direction I have to file a form with the Dept. of the Navy.
1979 XS650F -- "Hi, My name's Nick, and I'm a Motorcyclist. I've been dry for four years." (Everybody: "Hi, Nick.")
- -Holiday
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i'm sorry, but riding around on the street in a stock WJ is boring, after wheeling in this http://www.bustedgroove.com/images/medium_jeep_4.jpg for 4 years.noodlenoggin wrote:I must disagree. The Jeep Grand Cherokee can be flogged mercilessly through the woods in pursuit of ever-deeper ruts full of mud and black flies -- while listening to Vivaldi on the XM radio and maintaining a steady 68.2 degrees Fahrenheit for the driver and 78.9 degrees for the passenger. Not boring.The most boring vehicle ever conceived by man.
MY car is boring. 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria. When I want to change direction I have to file a form with the Dept. of the Navy.
Dont get me wrong, they are good vehicles. I just miss two wheels.
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
Vespa Rally 200 in pieces
[img]http://www.brian-payne.com/bikes/VisitedStatesMap.jpg[/img]
Vespa Rally 200 in pieces
[img]http://www.brian-payne.com/bikes/VisitedStatesMap.jpg[/img]
- -Holiday
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not really worth it, considering I paid like $1200 for the bike itself.Andrew78108 wrote:I suppose you could have the bike shipped back, but maybe that would take the fun out of getting a new bike!
Where in the Phili area are you?
oh and, I technically live in the city limits, in Manayunk right now, but Im currently trying to get out of a lease and I'm not sure where i'm going exactly. I'm from Chester County, West Chester area originally.
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
Vespa Rally 200 in pieces
[img]http://www.brian-payne.com/bikes/VisitedStatesMap.jpg[/img]
Vespa Rally 200 in pieces
[img]http://www.brian-payne.com/bikes/VisitedStatesMap.jpg[/img]
- noodlenoggin
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Fair enough.
Until the engine blew a rod out of the oilpan, I used to drive this:
http://static.flickr.com/86/217825609_36c698f763_o.jpg
Until the engine blew a rod out of the oilpan, I used to drive this:
http://static.flickr.com/86/217825609_36c698f763_o.jpg
1979 XS650F -- "Hi, My name's Nick, and I'm a Motorcyclist. I've been dry for four years." (Everybody: "Hi, Nick.")
- -Holiday
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i had a 5.7L 360 from one of those in my CJ for a whilenoodlenoggin wrote:Fair enough.
Until the engine blew a rod out of the oilpan, I used to drive this:
http://static.flickr.com/86/217825609_36c698f763_o.jpg
Those are great trucks. I've always loved anything jeep since I was 15 or so.
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
Vespa Rally 200 in pieces
[img]http://www.brian-payne.com/bikes/VisitedStatesMap.jpg[/img]
Vespa Rally 200 in pieces
[img]http://www.brian-payne.com/bikes/VisitedStatesMap.jpg[/img]
- TeamONEinc
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- Location: Southern Cali
Holiday..I wish I woulda paid attention to your complete road trip. I live about fifteen minutes from the Ortega's and coulda rode with you a ton it looks like.
Where are you buying your new bike? I couldn't find where you are gonna purchase it...out here in california? if so, let me know. I'd like to try to meet up with ya.
Chad.
Where are you buying your new bike? I couldn't find where you are gonna purchase it...out here in california? if so, let me know. I'd like to try to meet up with ya.
Chad.
2003 Yamaha R6.