HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN MOODY ... FSSNOC #5373
John was at our Moto-Coffee today on his new-to-him Honda XR650L (photo). He had been riding a 350cc version of the Honda dual-sport line for the last few years. He did comment that he likes this 650 w-a-y better, especially the electric starter. And, that Acerbis gas tank holds a bunch of fuel, so none of the usual gas-ups at 80 miles ridden like on the stock XR650L gas tank. He further commented that he purchased the bike from the Kawasaki dealer in Salina and that he was favorably impressed with how he was treated as a customer ... in fact, the assured him that now he was a part of their family ... maybe I'll stop by and get acquainted.
KAWASAKI of Salina 632 S. Ohio St. Salina, Ks. 67401
kawasakiofsalina.com family-owned and operated
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MMRR ... MY (our) MOST RECENT RIDE:
Dick French and I went for a ride :
Bitterroot Valley Montana. (photo)
Dick was at Wisdom ThumperCafe in 2019 on this BMW 310. ...KIM LEMKE, FSSNOC #5422 - MONTANA
Hi Kim ... yes, Dick and I had a nice conversation about the 310 that day. I'd like to know more about it for Thumper News and the membership, (hint) you might prod him a bit (grin), things like gas mileage, maintenance, comfort, road speed, things he likes, things he doesn't like, stuff like that ... I found it really impressive to look at, and to this day, it is the one and only example that I've seen on the road. Thanks! - #000.
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.....progress is being made as we speak! If it all works out, this is going to be an awesome deal ... and that's all I can say right now, but I am excited about next August and I hope to see each of you there, but I do realize that isn't really possible, of course.
FSSNOC NATIONAL THUMPER WEEK -
AUGUST 21-29, 2021
Please note that should our finalized plans not coincide with your location, your enjoyment, your realm of possibility ... it is our hope and desire that the time set aside will be used to celebrate "THUMPERS"! ... but, of course, that is up to each individual member to decide.
Thank you for your interest! ... Jack, FSSNOC #000
( FROM AN EARLIER UPDATE: )
CARRIE HAS A BRAND NEW RIDE...
"I am so excited to report that I am a proud owner of a 2021 Honda Rebel 300!" ... Carrie
As you might recall, Jack and I purchased our 125 Honda Super Cubs last August. I wanted a Super Cub to help me build up my confidence in riding and being on the road again after I dropped my CBR250R doing a U-Turn on May 31, 2019. As you might remember, I broke my leg in two places and crushed part of my foot, so after I recovered, I was a little motorcycle shy, so that is why I thought the Super Cub would be good for me. So far it has worked, I was ready to be on the road again, to go longer distances! Let the games (miles and smiles?) begin.
Jack and I usually enjoy having "Twins" (as in the same model, size, etc) so he always knows how my bike is handling in the wind, fuel, etc and just being compatible going down the road. We started talking and looking around. He thought maybe a Honda Shadow 750 might be fun. We sat on our friend and fellow FSSNOC'er Darcy Rader's 750 Honda Shadow. I could get my leg over it fairly easy, it sat nice, but the weight was like a Mac truck to me, and since I am just getting my "nerve" up again, I wasn't sure this would work for me.
Jack and I made a trip to a local Motorcycle shop and sat on a couple new 750 Shadows, but I still felt uneasy and Jack didn't feel like it fit him very well. Sitting across the 750 were a couple of the 300 Rebels. The blue one really caught my eye. I casually went over, swung my leg over it and it felt so much lighter and easier for me to handle....hummm....plus it's a Four-Stroke-Single-Cylinder...maybe it was meant to be?
So, I came home, put my Super Cub on the local FaceBook Buy Sell Trade on Monday night, sold it on Wednesday night, bought my New Honda Rebel on Thursday and brought it home on Friday! How is that for fast?
When I got it home and took it out for a short 22 mile ride, it felt sturdy, yet easy to handle. Fairly lightweight and easy to turn. As I was coming back into town, I pulled into a local church driveway and did a bunch of figure eights. I will be using that parking lot to practice U-Turns as that is what gave me the most fits on my CBR250R, plus Jack allows himself 10 U-Turns each day on a ride, so I have to be confident in doing them, plus I should just know how to do them correctly if I am going to ride.
I am excited to have a bike bigger than a 125cc again, but I loved the Super Cub, it was fun and easy to ride and it did its job in helping me gain my confidence back. I can only keep improving from here on out.
Hopefully, I will get to see some of you again down the road. I am looking forward to making the Rebel my own and tweaking it out, so when I do, I might post another picture , who knows!! :)
Keep on Thumpin....#000 1/2 (Carrie R.)
*See? ... I did learn something about sales in my 30 years of selling motorcycles! Carrie is riding again!! ... #000
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John was at our Moto-Coffee today on his new-to-him Honda XR650L (photo). He had been riding a 350cc version of the Honda dual-sport line for the last few years. He did comment that he likes this 650 w-a-y better, especially the electric starter. And, that Acerbis gas tank holds a bunch of fuel, so none of the usual gas-ups at 80 miles ridden like on the stock XR650L gas tank. He further commented that he purchased the bike from the Kawasaki dealer in Salina and that he was favorably impressed with how he was treated as a customer ... in fact, the assured him that now he was a part of their family ... maybe I'll stop by and get acquainted.
KAWASAKI of Salina 632 S. Ohio St. Salina, Ks. 67401
kawasakiofsalina.com family-owned and operated
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MMRR ... MY (our) MOST RECENT RIDE:
Dick French and I went for a ride :
Bitterroot Valley Montana. (photo)
Dick was at Wisdom ThumperCafe in 2019 on this BMW 310. ...KIM LEMKE, FSSNOC #5422 - MONTANA
Hi Kim ... yes, Dick and I had a nice conversation about the 310 that day. I'd like to know more about it for Thumper News and the membership, (hint) you might prod him a bit (grin), things like gas mileage, maintenance, comfort, road speed, things he likes, things he doesn't like, stuff like that ... I found it really impressive to look at, and to this day, it is the one and only example that I've seen on the road. Thanks! - #000.
CONTINUE TO SAVE THE DATES -
.....progress is being made as we speak! If it all works out, this is going to be an awesome deal ... and that's all I can say right now, but I am excited about next August and I hope to see each of you there, but I do realize that isn't really possible, of course.
FSSNOC NATIONAL THUMPER WEEK -
AUGUST 21-29, 2021
Please note that should our finalized plans not coincide with your location, your enjoyment, your realm of possibility ... it is our hope and desire that the time set aside will be used to celebrate "THUMPERS"! ... but, of course, that is up to each individual member to decide.
Thank you for your interest! ... Jack, FSSNOC #000
( FROM AN EARLIER UPDATE: )
CARRIE HAS A BRAND NEW RIDE...
"I am so excited to report that I am a proud owner of a 2021 Honda Rebel 300!" ... Carrie
As you might recall, Jack and I purchased our 125 Honda Super Cubs last August. I wanted a Super Cub to help me build up my confidence in riding and being on the road again after I dropped my CBR250R doing a U-Turn on May 31, 2019. As you might remember, I broke my leg in two places and crushed part of my foot, so after I recovered, I was a little motorcycle shy, so that is why I thought the Super Cub would be good for me. So far it has worked, I was ready to be on the road again, to go longer distances! Let the games (miles and smiles?) begin.
Jack and I usually enjoy having "Twins" (as in the same model, size, etc) so he always knows how my bike is handling in the wind, fuel, etc and just being compatible going down the road. We started talking and looking around. He thought maybe a Honda Shadow 750 might be fun. We sat on our friend and fellow FSSNOC'er Darcy Rader's 750 Honda Shadow. I could get my leg over it fairly easy, it sat nice, but the weight was like a Mac truck to me, and since I am just getting my "nerve" up again, I wasn't sure this would work for me.
Jack and I made a trip to a local Motorcycle shop and sat on a couple new 750 Shadows, but I still felt uneasy and Jack didn't feel like it fit him very well. Sitting across the 750 were a couple of the 300 Rebels. The blue one really caught my eye. I casually went over, swung my leg over it and it felt so much lighter and easier for me to handle....hummm....plus it's a Four-Stroke-Single-Cylinder...maybe it was meant to be?
So, I came home, put my Super Cub on the local FaceBook Buy Sell Trade on Monday night, sold it on Wednesday night, bought my New Honda Rebel on Thursday and brought it home on Friday! How is that for fast?
When I got it home and took it out for a short 22 mile ride, it felt sturdy, yet easy to handle. Fairly lightweight and easy to turn. As I was coming back into town, I pulled into a local church driveway and did a bunch of figure eights. I will be using that parking lot to practice U-Turns as that is what gave me the most fits on my CBR250R, plus Jack allows himself 10 U-Turns each day on a ride, so I have to be confident in doing them, plus I should just know how to do them correctly if I am going to ride.
I am excited to have a bike bigger than a 125cc again, but I loved the Super Cub, it was fun and easy to ride and it did its job in helping me gain my confidence back. I can only keep improving from here on out.
Hopefully, I will get to see some of you again down the road. I am looking forward to making the Rebel my own and tweaking it out, so when I do, I might post another picture , who knows!! :)
Keep on Thumpin....#000 1/2 (Carrie R.)
*See? ... I did learn something about sales in my 30 years of selling motorcycles! Carrie is riding again!! ... #000
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