Sad news, decided to sell Bluebelle!!

SilverEagle · 03-27-2007

I discovered she (my 1600 Classic) had some minor frame tweaks still in the rear since I bought it as a salvage bike........I never got the rear fenders to align up all the way......nor do I have the expertise or equippment to correct it, so being a detailed fanatic that I am.....I decided it was best to let her go for the price I could get..........while the market is right.......still new owner was thrilled to take on that job.

Hmmh.........now I'm bike less pending whether I need a better cage or should get into another bike?

Guess Even I will stay away from salvage vehicles since it takes some expertise I don't have to fix one.

No worries, I will still come for Red Lodge 2007.....EVEN if I have to rent a bike.

Still, this is the hardest thing I've ever had to do to let that bike leave my property.

But there is a red 2005 Meanstreak for sale by a local dealer with 96 miles on it.

*Tod* · 03-27-2007

Sorry to hear you had to sell your baby, after you gave her so much love and care.

You and I are now in the same boat, but we'll get to RL somehow.

...so tell us a little more about that MS you've been eyeing.

**2WheelFun** · 03-27-2007

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Originally Posted by SilverEagle

I discovered she (my 1600 Classic) had some minor frame tweaks still in the rear since I bought it as a salvage bike........I never got the rear fenders to align up all the way......nor do I have the expertise or equippment to correct it, so being a detailed fanatic that I am.....I decided it was best to let her go for the price I could get..........while the market is right.......still new owner was thrilled to take on that job.

Hmmh.........now I'm bike less pending whether I need a better cage or should get into another bike?

Guess Even I will stay away from salvage vehicles since it takes some expertise I don't have to fix one.

No worries, I will still come for Red Lodge 2007.....EVEN if I have to rent a bike.

Still, this is the hardest thing I've ever had to do to let that bike leave my property.

But there is a red 2005 Meanstreak for sale by a local dealer with 96 miles on it.

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msa1956 · 03-27-2007

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snickerdoodle · 03-27-2007

sorry Silver, hope you get a nice replaement.

SilverEagle · 03-27-2007

Hmmh.......yeah the V2K.......it is 1st on my wishlist.......unfortunately I'm trying to get rid of plastic debt too........unless I find an early V2K. But I will look around for awhile....weather is still crappy here in this early spring....so I'm not missing out too much so far. At least I got in 500 miles on my 1600 this year before i sold her.

*trikebubble* · 03-27-2007

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Hmmh.......yeah the V2K.......it is 1st on my wishlist.......unfortunately I'm trying to get rid of plastic debt too........unless I find an early V2K. But I will look around for awhile....weather is still crappy here in this early spring....so I'm not missing out too much so far. At least I got in 500 miles on my 1600 this year before i sold her.

Call the Kawy dealership in Couer D'Alene (don't remember the name), when we were their last summer they had 5 V2K's on the floor.

C'mon................you know you wanna!

*jukief* · 03-27-2007

Whew! I was relieved to read that you're still coming to RL. I was afraid this would mean that you weren't, and I'm really looking forward to meeting you.

So sorry to hear about the bike, but maybe this just means that the perfect bike is waiting around the corner for you.

SilverEagle · 03-27-2007

The local Honda/Suzuki dealer has a used 2005 Meanstreak for $8995.00 with 960 miles. I think that is a little much, I think I can do better...I might call Jim/Laurie at BTK???

**2WheelFun** · 03-27-2007

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Originally Posted by SilverEagle

The local Honda/Suzuki dealer has a used 2005 Meanstreak for $8995.00 with 960 miles. I think that is a little much, I think I can do better...I might call Jim/Laurie at BTK???

Why not?

Confused · 03-27-2007

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sorry Silver, hope you get a nice replaement.

I think you meant to say "Hope you get MORE DISPLACEMENT"

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*Tod* · 03-27-2007

Whoah! I think I just sprained my eye.

Arizona Wally · 03-27-2007

You got to do what you think is best for the old girl

rabbit · 03-27-2007

Just remember what a wise man once told me "this life we live is not a dress rehearsal, ya only go around one time" for what its worth GO FOR IT!

Redbeard · 03-27-2007

Search hard My friend I know there is one out there withyour name on it Good Luck.

LordGT · 03-27-2007

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Originally Posted by SilverEagle

The local Honda/Suzuki dealer has a used 2005 Meanstreak for $8995.00 with 960 miles. I think that is a little much, I think I can do better...I might call Jim/Laurie at BTK???

I think moparman got his V2K for $8220 a while back, if I remember correctly. You could have a V2K for less than that Meanie, AND...

YA GOTTA HAVE A BIKE!!!!

meangreen · 03-27-2007

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Originally Posted by SilverEagle

The local Honda/Suzuki dealer has a used 2005 Meanstreak for $8995.00 with 960 miles. I think that is a little much, I think I can do better...I might call Jim/Laurie at BTK???

Thats WAY too much. You can find leftover brand new 06 models for less.

I love my mean streak, but if you can find a v2k for the price some of the others are quoting...

*anamosity* · 03-27-2007

sorry for the loss Ronnie. But you had better get a bike. Imagine your life without a bike. You will be heart broken.

LuckyArmpit · 03-27-2007

Two guys from work just bought new bikes. They were left over from 2006 with zero miles. One guy bought a honda vtx 1300 and got just about 3 grand off the list price and they even delivered it 70 miles to his house. Nice bike. The other guy grabbed a boulevard also with major cash off. I think the Suzy had some 1000 dollar rebate as well.
When I decided last year to buy a new one, I sorta made my mind up too late in that there were no leftovers to be had except for a kawi 800 drifter. I liked it until I sat on a 900.

Lucky...

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SilverEagle Can you hear me now? Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 3,915	Sad news, decided to sell Bluebelle!! I discovered she (my 1600 Classic) had some minor frame tweaks still in the rear since I bought it as a salvage bike........I never got the rear fenders to align up all the way......nor do I have the expertise or equippment to correct it, so being a detailed fanatic that I am.....I decided it was best to let her go for the price I could get..........while the market is right.......still new owner was thrilled to take on that job. Hmmh.........now I'm bike less pending whether I need a better cage or should get into another bike? Guess Even I will stay away from salvage vehicles since it takes some expertise I don't have to fix one. No worries, I will still come for Red Lodge 2007.....EVEN if I have to rent a bike. Still, this is the hardest thing I've ever had to do to let that bike leave my property. But there is a red 2005 Meanstreak for sale by a local dealer with 96 miles on it. __________________ 1999 Kawasaki 1500 Drifter 2009 Pontiac G8 GT (My beast made in Oz) Last edited by SilverEagle : 03-27-2007 at 11:52 AM. Reason: typo

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Tod Speed Learner Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,764	Sorry to hear you had to sell your baby, after you gave her so much love and care. You and I are now in the same boat, but we'll get to RL somehow. ...so tell us a little more about that MS you've been eyeing. __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

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snickerdoodle Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,004	sorry Silver, hope you get a nice replaement. __________________ 2005 1500 VULCAN CLASSIC

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SilverEagle Can you hear me now? Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 3,915	Hmmh.......yeah the V2K.......it is 1st on my wishlist.......unfortunately I'm trying to get rid of plastic debt too........unless I find an early V2K. But I will look around for awhile....weather is still crappy here in this early spring....so I'm not missing out too much so far. At least I got in 500 miles on my 1600 this year before i sold her. __________________ 1999 Kawasaki 1500 Drifter 2009 Pontiac G8 GT (My beast made in Oz)

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jukief MSF instructor/Forum mum Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 17,984	Whew! I was relieved to read that you're still coming to RL. I was afraid this would mean that you weren't, and I'm really looking forward to meeting you. So sorry to hear about the bike, but maybe this just means that the perfect bike is waiting around the corner for you. __________________ 2002 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI Proud member of Spok's Azz Club (SAC#1) and BamaBob's Nit Pickers Club

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SilverEagle Can you hear me now? Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 3,915	The local Honda/Suzuki dealer has a used 2005 Meanstreak for $8995.00 with 960 miles. I think that is a little much, I think I can do better...I might call Jim/Laurie at BTK??? __________________ 1999 Kawasaki 1500 Drifter 2009 Pontiac G8 GT (My beast made in Oz)

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Tod Speed Learner Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,764	Whoah! I think I just sprained my eye. __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

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Arizona Wally Old Biker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surprise,Az Posts: 34	You got to do what you think is best for the old girl

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rabbit Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 819	Just remember what a wise man once told me "this life we live is not a dress rehearsal, ya only go around one time" for what its worth GO FOR IT!

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Redbeard Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Davisburg Mi. Posts: 1,744	Search hard My friend I know there is one out there withyour name on it Good Luck. __________________ Redbeard 2006 1600 classic Patriot Guard Rider #5776 Life ain't easy when your Fat and Greasy

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anamosity camper special BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 13,887	sorry for the loss Ronnie. But you had better get a bike. Imagine your life without a bike. You will be heart broken. __________________ '08 ZX14 '07 V2K LT - For Sale, PM me for details if interested. May '07 MOM

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LuckyArmpit Where's the Hookers? BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Middlesex, PA Posts: 1,094	Two guys from work just bought new bikes. They were left over from 2006 with zero miles. One guy bought a honda vtx 1300 and got just about 3 grand off the list price and they even delivered it 70 miles to his house. Nice bike. The other guy grabbed a boulevard also with major cash off. I think the Suzy had some 1000 dollar rebate as well. When I decided last year to buy a new one, I sorta made my mind up too late in that there were no leftovers to be had except for a kawi 800 drifter. I liked it until I sat on a 900. Lucky... __________________ '06 Vulcan 900 Classic' MC Engine Guard River Road Tool & Saddlebags ISO Grips Cobra Exhaust