A chip off the old block...

[gregintenn]

I admit I was a little proud when my son asked me to ride with him this morning so I could ride back the new toy he purchased. He'd never ridden a bike before.

Mama ain't happy. His girlfriend ain't happy, but I'm tickled we share a common interest.

It's an 04 Suzuki GS500F. Very low miles, and runs and rides great. A perfect starter bike in my opinion.

Now if I can talk mama into us getting a bike, I know where there's a sweet HD Night Train!

Edited July 28, 2018 by gregintenn

[bersaguy]

1 hour ago, gregintenn said:

I admit I was a little proud when my son asked me to ride with him this morning so I could ride back the new toy he purchased. He'd never ridden a bike before.

Mama ain't happy. His girlfriend ain't happy, but I'm tickled we share a common interest.

It's an 04 Suzuki GS500F. Very low miles, and runs and rides great. A perfect starter bike in my opinion.

Now if I can talk mama into us getting a bike, I know where there's a sweet HD Night Train!

I guess he could not find a yellow Crotch Rocket huh?..........Nice bike

[hipower]

SWEET color!!

Edited July 29, 2018 by hipower

[gregintenn]

Since he's gone to the Atlanta Braves game in my car today, I see it as only fair that I do a bit of "road testing" on his bike while he's gone. You know, just to be sure it'll be safe for him.

So far, so good on the "testing".

I really, REALLY miss riding a bike.

[Murgatroy]

Was out this morning on mine. Good on him.

 

 

[bersaguy]

10 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

Since he's gone to the Atlanta Braves game in my car today, I see it as only fair that I do a bit of "road testing" on his bike while he's gone. You know, just to be sure it'll be safe for him.

So far, so good on the "testing".

I really, REALLY miss riding a bike.

I have to admit I don't miss riding a bike as much as I thought I would till I got my first car and then all that peddeling up and down hills was just a fond memory and now even the thought of it now makes my legs ache........ Oh wait!!! wrong bike.............

Edited July 30, 2018 by bersaguy

[peejman]

Good for him. My first bike was a GS500 too, though it was a decade older.  If he hasn't taken the MSF course, I highly recommended it. Budget a decent amout of cash for gear.  Ride safe. 

Edited July 30, 2018 by peejman

[gregintenn]

22 minutes ago, peejman said:

Good for him. My first bike was a GS500 too, though it was a decade older.  If he hasn't taken the MSF course, I highly recommended it. Budget a decent amout of cash for gear.  Ride safe. 

I agree. Two very nice matching helmets came with it. Pants, boots gloves, and a riding jacket are to follow.

[DaveTN]

13 hours ago, gregintenn said:

I really, REALLY miss riding a bike.

Go ride it around Nashville. You’ll remember why you aren’t riding. 

[Defender]

Cool bike.  I miss riding my Gold Wing in Germany.  Whether it was flying low on the autobahns or cruising on mountain roads and through small villages, it was fun!  Almost killed myself a few times and probably would have succeeded if Id kept it and road it around here.

Edited July 30, 2018 by Defender