Uh uh. No way, no how. I rode a 125 Vino for two years, and even though it was pleasant, I've moved on, and I don't want to go back. :)
On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM, nighthawkin <gswannab...@gmail.com> wrote: > how bout another scooter? Honda has a killer nice reflex and the helix? > and theres the ol'school elite 250? they all do 70 mph and excellent mpg's. > > > On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Christy Deering < > christydeer...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I'm with ya - I instinctively rode my old scooter with my feet tucked up >> under me, as far back as they would go, so I could get my butt off the seat >> if needed. I used to call it the "princess" stance. :) >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Dave duChene <duchen...@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> If you go with a Shadow make sure you get one with your feet under you >>> rather than forward. >>> It might look cool but with feet forward there is virtually no way to >>> get your weight off your butt when you see a bump coming. The shock goes >>> straight up your back. >>> Dave >>> >>> >>> On 18 April 2013 12:03, Christy Deering <christydeer...@gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Hmm...I guess I'll never know until I test ride one, eh? I tested out >>>> my friend's Rebel 250....uuuugh, talk about no power and poor handling. >>>> It's got the same size engine I have now on my Nighthawk, and felt about >>>> twice as heavy. Clunky...poor shifting...of course, that was probably just >>>> specific to her Rebel, not all Rebels, but shifting it left me with a sore >>>> leg and a bruised foot it was so stiff. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Dave duChene <duchen...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>> >>>>> Here we go - >>>>> I had a 750 Shadow briefly (very briefly) >>>>> It was like driving a stone, no power, poor handling. Got rid of it >>>>> and got my 1984 750S. >>>>> Dave >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 18 April 2013 11:42, Christy Deering <christydeer...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Dunno...wouldn't mind trying out a 750 Shadow... :) What would you >>>>>> recommend? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM, nighthawkin >>>>>> <gswannab...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> ahh... well what are you thinking of getting? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Christy Deering < >>>>>>> christydeer...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Here's the thing. If they total the bike (which is what happened >>>>>>>> when my last car got smashed into on the street) I'll just use the >>>>>>>> money to >>>>>>>> put a down payment on another bike. A bigger one. :) Last time, the >>>>>>>> money I >>>>>>>> got for my old beater was only enough to buy a scooter off Craigslist. >>>>>>>> This >>>>>>>> time, it would probably be the same amount (or even less, maybe) but >>>>>>>> I'd be >>>>>>>> looking for a more expensive vehicle I can buy from a dealership, >>>>>>>> probably. >>>>>>>> Sigh. Texas hasn't been kind to my vehicles so far. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 3:05 PM, Rmj >>>>>>>> <ross.m.jami...@earthlink.net>wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Be careful. The total damage may be more than the bike is worth, >>>>>>>>> in which they will total it. Had that done to a car I drive now. Gave >>>>>>>>> me >>>>>>>>> some cash & I got it fixed. I'm still hurt that the car now has a >>>>>>>>> salvage >>>>>>>>> title >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Ross >>>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>>> From: Christy Deering <christydeer...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>>> Sent: 4/17/2013 1:21 PM >>>>>>>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks, everyone! I appreciate all the comments and help! I will >>>>>>>>> definitely let y'all know how it works out. Right now I'm just >>>>>>>>> waiting on >>>>>>>>> an inspector to call to set up a time to come take a look at the >>>>>>>>> damage on >>>>>>>>> the Nighthawk, after which I'll have my answer. I have a $500 >>>>>>>>> deductible, >>>>>>>>> so we'll see what the damage amounts to...dent in tank, bend clutch >>>>>>>>> lever, >>>>>>>>> scrapes, broken plastic cover, helmet...*crosses fingers it's over >>>>>>>>> $500 so >>>>>>>>> she gets some compensation* >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:04 PM, Rmj <ross.m.jami...@earthlink.net >>>>>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Christy, >>>>>>>>>> Let us know how all this works out. Lot of lessons for all of us >>>>>>>>>> to learn >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Ross >>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>>>> From: Rick, Scituate, MA, 82 650 NH <gibbon...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>>>> Sent: 4/17/2013 12:29 PM >>>>>>>>>> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Ode to parking lots. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> You didn't mention which store you were in but I'd ask if they >>>>>>>>>> have cameras. My car got hit in a parking winter before last and I >>>>>>>>>> was >>>>>>>>>> able to find the other driver. This was in a company's parking lot >>>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>>> their security was able to give me a plate number in about 2 hours. >>>>>>>>>> I went >>>>>>>>>> to the police department and they made the first call. Turned out >>>>>>>>>> it was >>>>>>>>>> an employee of the company and they started off denying everything >>>>>>>>>> but came >>>>>>>>>> round after a day or two. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I'm sure it varies, these folks keep the data a week. After that >>>>>>>>>> it is deleted. So I'd check soon. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hope it was a car, I'd hate to think we'd do that to each other. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Good luck, >>>>>>>>>> Rick >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:25:01 AM UTC-4, Christy Deering >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> So I decided to stop by the store last night after work for a >>>>>>>>>>> couple of things for dinner. Parked Gladys (the CB250) by a lovely >>>>>>>>>>> Honda >>>>>>>>>>> CBR 250, in a specially marked motorcycle parking area where cars >>>>>>>>>>> can't go, >>>>>>>>>>> made sure everything was in order, kick stand out all the way, >>>>>>>>>>> helmet >>>>>>>>>>> locked, etc. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Came out from the store about 15 minutes later to Gladys on her >>>>>>>>>>> side, leaking gas onto the pavement, CBR gone, but no real idea why >>>>>>>>>>> Gladys >>>>>>>>>>> should be lying down at a time like this. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> In the 90+ degree heat, hoisted all 350 lbs of her back on her >>>>>>>>>>> feet, straightened out the mirror/etc, noticed the crack in the left >>>>>>>>>>> plastic cover (probably caused by the bike falling on the helmet) >>>>>>>>>>> along >>>>>>>>>>> with numerous scratches...tried to start her up, she wouldn't go, >>>>>>>>>>> sat there >>>>>>>>>>> a while thinking maybe the engine was flooded and waiting would >>>>>>>>>>> help...it >>>>>>>>>>> didn't...finally got off the bike, threw all my gear on the ground >>>>>>>>>>> (christ >>>>>>>>>>> it was hot), took the seat off, pulled out the manual, followed the >>>>>>>>>>> instructions for clearing a flooded motor, and she started up again >>>>>>>>>>> (Huzzah!). >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> To my heat and irritation addled brain, the instructions for >>>>>>>>>>> clearing a flooded engine sounded like this: "Take off your left >>>>>>>>>>> glove, >>>>>>>>>>> whistle five and a half times, run the engine on and off for seven >>>>>>>>>>> half >>>>>>>>>>> past nine minutes, turn everything *completely *off, hold a >>>>>>>>>>> seance, ask God for help, when he doesn't answer, turn bike >>>>>>>>>>> ninety-eight >>>>>>>>>>> degrees to your left, put your left glove back on, compose a >>>>>>>>>>> sonnet, and >>>>>>>>>>> then go out and buy a new bike." >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Mondays, I'm tellin ya. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Does anyone know if damage caused in a parking lot like this is 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