showmerider

Glad you made it out alive and hope you are able to make a full recovery. Did the driver of the car give a reason for pulling out in front of you (didn't see you, talking on the phone, eating, doing make up, etc)?

I had a 2012 VFR1200F that I traded in for my Tracer. I missed it as soon as I left the dealership. That thing is fast and powerful! Loved playing on it, but it was heavy and not real comfortable for longer trips. Still a blast to ride though. I told myself I needed something more comfortable and less power or I was going to end up dead or in jail. I still miss it though. Hope you enjoy yours!!

Congrat's! Hope you continue to enjoy it. Keep us updated on how you like it or if there are any issues.

Nothing wrong with you. I have 3 bikes, (Tracer, Goldwing and TW 200) and I'm always looking at other bikes, Just can't help myself, I would have around 10 bikes if my wife would let me, but that ain't gonna happen!

Looks good! Did it help with the downward slope of the seat any?

Wordsmith, it sounds like you have had a long and rewarding life and got to do many of the things that bring you joy. Perhaps it is the time to break out the "pipe and slippers", but as long as you have the desire, maybe you should put forth the effort to start building a new kayak. Nobody says you have to finish it in a set amount of days, you can take as long as you want. If your son lives nearby he may enjoy spending time with you and competing one last father and son project with you. I know the older I get, I'm 53, I try to spend more time with my parents when I can. I'm not trying to push you to do something that you don't want to do, I just want to encourage you to enjoy life to the fullest amount possible while you still can. Best of luck and may God bless you and what ever you decide.

Wordsmith, I hate to see you go. I've always enjoyed reading your posts. I'm sure you are very knowledgeable on many things in life after 82 years on this old planet and I hope that you plan to at least contribute some of your knowledge to the less informed . I am curious though, what did you do in life before retiring? Are there any old hobbies that you might have done in your younger days that you might be interested in revisiting? Good luck in what ever you decide to do and please check in on the forum every now and again.

Nice bike, looks like fun to go play on.

Cool bike, but I don't think I would buy one.

2 -5 inches of snow and up to a 1/2" of snow tonight, Think I might wait a few days for it all to melt.

@Shizzle I did buy the one with bultex foam, at least that's what the paperwork said and what I paid for, but after taking it apart there was nothing more than the foam they use on the factory seat. The passenger seat seems to be okay, but I went back the stock seat for me and raised the front end which seems to help ALOT. I don't understand why they would have so much forward lean on a stock seat.

I bought the Bagster seat earlier this year and was very disappointed with it. I had my neighbor who does custom upholstery take it apart to add some more cushion to it. When he removed the seat cover there was the same hard, spray in expanding foam that is used on the stock seat and not much of it. You are better to have your stock seat rebuilt in my opinion, and don't forget to raise the front of the seat up to level it out! That was the biggest improvement I got and the cheapest mod.

Good to have you back! Hope your staying healthy over there. The new bike looks nice.

Awesome pictures, I would love to make a ride up there some day.

@Clegg78 I was just wondering, since you have the equipment and know how, Is there a way you could make a base plate that would attach to the back side of the windshield holder so that the phone would be positioned just above the instrument cluster?