Hey, everyone! I originally bought an '88 Candy Persimmon Red model new in 1988. I rode it about 12 years and 50K+ miles and really enjoyed that bike. It was my second of now eight different motorcycles. I quit riding around 2000-2002 and have been inactive until last June. My brother-in-law, who owns as many bikes as he can fit in his garage, kept pestering me about taking up riding again. He called me and told me that he had a new Bonneville T-100 as a loaner after a dealer SNAFU and invited me to give it a try. I rode it all day and I was hooked again! Since then, I bought a 2020 Honda NC750X and rode it a few months before I started longing for my old Connie. I know the guy I sold it to, but he also sold it a while back, I did, however, get my old mercury carb balancing tool back (score!). So, the search was on and I found a nice, blue 2006 with only about 6400 miles on the clock in less than two weeks. It still had the original tires. I (unadvisedly) rode it the 120 freeway miles home that day with 17 year old tires, they even had 2705 date codes. This bike is in OUTSTANDING condition! I changed the tires, first time I actually did the work myself, adjusted the valves for the first time on this bike, balanced the carbs, changed the brake and clutch fluid, oil, filter, and final drive fluid. I did a few little convenience mods as well. I put an endoscope down into the corners of the tank and didn't see even a speck of rust, like new. Now, this crap gas that's mandated here can start my tank rusting. She runs and handles great now. I finally decided to join COG because I was availing myself of so much in the forums, I was starting to feel guilty for not being a full member. In November, I bought the bike I originally wanted to buy, a 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 and sold the Honda. That leaves me with two really great bikes! Too bad my wife won't ride with me. I'm in the vicinity of Stockton, CA if anyone local is looking for a riding buddy.
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