GS Uncrate and my first ride! (Guest Post)

[krussell]

My grandson asked me to post this, as he is not allowed to use the internet.

 

I've been looking for a new ride, something with a bit more speed and better handling. I've seen many of the riders in my area using machines with pedals, I figured it was about time to upgrade. I ended up finding a sweet deal on a GS that a dealer had leftover from a few models back. It was still in the crate! I had to have it. Soon it arrived, I had them put the crate in the living room. With my faithful companion Dixie at my side, I set about seeing how we would get the new bike out of the crate.

 

 

I couldn't lift it, so enlisted Grandpa's help.

 

 

It was mostly assembled, but Grandpa helped me with the handlebars. It even came with a special tool for the nut that held them on.

 

 

Grandpa said something about a manual, but I decided to see how the new ride handled.

 

 

Grandpa was mumbling something about first service at 600 miles but I was already riding.

 

 

I came around my first turn a little hot, and it took me by surprise. On my second turn I just did a little two finger braking well before the turn.

 

 

After a bit I hopped off to take a break. I'll tell you, it's a great bike, but the saddle leaves a lot to be desired, even with a diaper on. I'll be calling Russell Day Long for sure!

 

 

 

Grandpa sure thinks these boxer engines are sweet.

 

 

Yep, it's a real German machine.

 

 

Well, that's if for the first ride, I'm just going to park it hear next to my cage.

 

 

 

[Whip]

 

 

I love it!!!

 

 

That last pic is one for the ages.

[Bruce H]

Now for some bags and a little gear. A new rider, Nice!

[Slyder_Steve]

Excellent ride tale! Hope it's a few years before I'm buying bikes for my grandkids, but will do when I have the chance

 

Word of caution though...might get some grief from the board about ATGATT

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Slyder

[Kathy R]

One look in his eyes and you just know you've seen that look a zillion times, at dealerships.

 

He's a darlin'

 

[Paul Mihalka]

Great! They would make a great couple!

 

[Tank]

Dixie is gonna need a sidecar soon for those looooog distant runs to the mailbox and back.

Thanks krussell for posting this for grandson

[Kitsap]

Saweeet!

 

Was that a FD stain I saw on the carpet?

[Les is more]

Uh oh!

 

Looks like a must have!

 

You're building memories for a lifetime!