Grasshopper

Hey I thought you loved the Canadian way? I thought of putting up my new bike, but I don't know all the good angles yet. I don't even have a name. We have to meet and get acquainted. ? I'll save it for next month, and smoke All Y’all....

It's going to be a busy weekend here and I have way too much energy for an old lady. The sun is out for delivery day, but first to take Bagheera for a ride this morning, just to let him know he is still loved. Then the new baby comes this afternoon. ? I need to finish Part 4 of my Bearings series video, you won't want to miss this one, there will be grease and shafts! ? Bagheera needs some work, no surprise there. I need to insurance the new one, then hopefully the weather holds and I can break in some new sport tires.......ohhhh it has been awhile....slow and steady. ?

Of course there is no dilemma anymore, a choice has been made and my new ride arrives tomorrow (today for most of you) (Friday). I doubt I will be getting very much sleep tonight.... Super excited. I will introduce my new bike tomorrow. ?

Greetings from the Grasshopper! ??

I use Facebook to promote my YouTube videos. I also enjoy sharing photos with bike groups. I go there to just see bikes....lots of different people in different places on bikes. I have come to know a few people, but only because we all post a lot of photos. I have the most fun with people from this forum on Facebook..... I have been on a few other forums and none are fun. Some are too big and there is just no point in keeping up with yet another conversation about which oil is best. Some are just dead, the people are scared to joke around and are way too serious. A smaller active forum full of twats is exactly what I was looking for.....and I have found YOU! ?

Greetings from the Grasshopper ??

Bagheera was in the tent (garage) for the beginning of January, but we did manage to get out on a few sunny days. ?

You so get it @Tym ?

Who - Carter Honda What - Honda Motorcycle When - Friday Where - The Grasshopper's Den Why - Still working on that. How - With style and grace! NOW BUST A MOVE!! ?

Generally people don't know where I live.... ? Shit, people in Vancouver, the nearest big city to me (1hr away) don't know where I live. "only how lovely you live on the island" they will say WTF don't you understand..... COAST, not ISLAND......yes there are trees and lots of water around both but seriously.... Sorry, I can go on about this one.... But I do know where Portugal is!

Last speeding ticket I got was a few years ago in my 1983 Mazda RX7, didn't know it was possible in the old guy, but with me driving we managed.

Oh Yes, we have now come to identify this condition as "Petetus dermatitis"....starts with an itch and then before you can help yourself you are saying personal thoughts out loud. The rash will spread and you will no longer be in your right mind. No cure known to date....well there is one, but it involves hairy butts and a boat. Best to just not itch!

So many calls have been made, YES they WILL deliver. They will even add on the discount that was coming to this weekends big sale, which pays for delivery and some. Funny story, I said to the nice fella, please make sure the bikes have a good going over before delivery, as my last experience was horrible. (My bike came with many broken items, dash, front tire, etc... all after being "checked") Then he realized that he knew who I was. He had been working at the dealership that sold us the Himalayans. Him and another employee left and now work for Honda. So they knew all about my troubles and we all had a giggle. Then he said, that won't happen here! What bike is it, well we wait on that a bit longer for that, anticipation is fun. Now I need some new pants, something more suited to street riding....oh and a new helmet.....

Nope, I have been on enough bikes to know what I like. I have done hours and hours of research and the bike I am getting will be like putting on a familiar sweater. I also like to live a little wild......lol

? All will be reveled in time....

Just got off the phone with the Honda dealer........ I think I sweet talked the salesman into doing a delivery.....we shall see ohhhhhh I AM EXCITED......stay tuned ?

The World's Largest Fiddle.....now there is something to be proud of. https://www.cbisland.com/businesses/worlds-largest-fiddle/

I love the F850GS The F750GS is also very nice, more street, but I like it too.

...dude, that's heavy

The used market here is over priced. I do like new. I get to break it in then. ?

I am trying to keep it within a $10,000 CAD budget so that limits my options this time around.

I want a street bike to enjoy the coastal highways. I want something 500cc to 900cc. I am leaning towards the Honda CB500F. It would be my going into the city bike and maybe short camping trips on Vancouver Island with some soft luggage. I just want to experience a different bike, as perhaps a stepping stone to a bigger bike for a trip across Canada.

OK, Dad! Have you not seen my muscles? ? Dude, I work out, I got this.... Here, hold my beer...