As most of you know, motorcycles are a huge part of my life. For more then a decade now, I've been battling problems with my hands and arms that keep me from riding as much as I would like. Over the past 4 months or so, it's become so severe, I've had to stop riding for pleasure, and have others do most of my test riding at the shop. I had all the testing done, and have severe carpal tunnel in both wrists.
About 3 weeks ago I came to the very hard conclusion that I would no longer be able to ride my beloved Bonneville, even after surgery. Time to move on with a bike that has ergos more suited to touring then racing. With the economy as it is, and the shop still not able to produce enough hours for full paychecks, a new bike is out of the question. I had been chasing a customer who basically abandoned her bike at the shop with an outstanding bill, but refused to sell. it's an old BMW, with little value, but perfect for my needs. I had enough money saved to buy the bike, but after many failed attempts, I gave up on the bike, and purchased a new camera body.
Go figure, a week after I get the camera, the owner of the bike contacts me to say I can have the bike. My only option was to sell my Bonnie to get the BMW, so I listed it on the two club forums I belong to. It also meant I would have to leave one (BIR) of the clubs. The members went nuts, insisting I shouldn't sell the bike until I had both surgeries. It was so nice to hear how much of an asset I was to the club, and how I would be missed. After speaking with many of the guys off forum, they swayed me, and the bike came off the market for the time being.
At the same time on the other club forum, the members took it to another level. Mort, one of the admins, and a long time friend posted a thread. He basically stated that there was no way in hell the club was going to let me sell the bike. I know it sounds ridicules, as it's my property, but these guys weren't kidding. We all know the old saying, what goes around, comes around.
The magnificent bastages of the Fez Monkeys Motor Cycle Club have raised the money to buy me the BMW. Of course, I insisted I couldn't accept, and was told that it's payback for all I've done to help others in a number of clubs over the past 6 years, and have no choice in the matter.
In all my life, I've never had anybody go so far above and beyond to do something special for me. I don't have the words to express how this has touched me.
With all the lousy stuff you hear about every day, I just had to share this with all my friends here.
Cheers !
About 3 weeks ago I came to the very hard conclusion that I would no longer be able to ride my beloved Bonneville, even after surgery. Time to move on with a bike that has ergos more suited to touring then racing. With the economy as it is, and the shop still not able to produce enough hours for full paychecks, a new bike is out of the question. I had been chasing a customer who basically abandoned her bike at the shop with an outstanding bill, but refused to sell. it's an old BMW, with little value, but perfect for my needs. I had enough money saved to buy the bike, but after many failed attempts, I gave up on the bike, and purchased a new camera body.
Go figure, a week after I get the camera, the owner of the bike contacts me to say I can have the bike. My only option was to sell my Bonnie to get the BMW, so I listed it on the two club forums I belong to. It also meant I would have to leave one (BIR) of the clubs. The members went nuts, insisting I shouldn't sell the bike until I had both surgeries. It was so nice to hear how much of an asset I was to the club, and how I would be missed. After speaking with many of the guys off forum, they swayed me, and the bike came off the market for the time being.
At the same time on the other club forum, the members took it to another level. Mort, one of the admins, and a long time friend posted a thread. He basically stated that there was no way in hell the club was going to let me sell the bike. I know it sounds ridicules, as it's my property, but these guys weren't kidding. We all know the old saying, what goes around, comes around.
The magnificent bastages of the Fez Monkeys Motor Cycle Club have raised the money to buy me the BMW. Of course, I insisted I couldn't accept, and was told that it's payback for all I've done to help others in a number of clubs over the past 6 years, and have no choice in the matter.
In all my life, I've never had anybody go so far above and beyond to do something special for me. I don't have the words to express how this has touched me.
With all the lousy stuff you hear about every day, I just had to share this with all my friends here.
Cheers !