JK. Rather than take advantage of the free six month membership I decided to pay the annual membership fee up front as personal commitment to be an active positive member of this well recognized and respected cadre of Kawasaki's finest sport tourer community.
I do not own a bike, yet. I've read a number of posts on what to look for in buying a C10, my preference, and have even looked at the For Sale section for a line on a very well maintained and modified/updated example of a 2000+ C10. I have been all over Craigslist, Facebook Market, Cycle Trader, etc., looking for the perfect bike - I know, like spouses there is no such thing though I try to convince my wife I am perfect. So I decided to come to the font of all things that matter regarding the Concours and to ingratiate myself as the noob with the thickest skull and to hopefully connect with someone who has a C10 they have loved for years and for whatever reason, is preparing to move on to something else, be that another ride, retirement from machines, or interest. So, if anyone here has a special machine they are about to part with, or it is your hobby to buy C10s and refurbish them to a high degree, then by all means ping me. I am happily willing to pay above the going rate for a well sorted and befarkled example.
My previous experiences with other vehicle forums and ownership has taught me an investment in the right machine is far less expensive over time. I also over maintain all of my machines, a habit formed as a kid in the mid 60s riding a modified Hodaka Ace 100 in many of the open desert races in SoCal. I have owned more than 50 motorcycles over the years, the last a 2006 Triumph Bonny Scrambler. Soul-less lump that it was. I have never owned a big tourer, though I have ridden many a friend's. So this is a new adventure for me and like most things, it's not the path you travel that makes for the experience, it is the company you keep along the way. I promise to be a good citizen and contributor when I can. I hold little ego and therefore laugh more at myself than others. I look forward to meeting others, especially anyone who lives in the Phoenix, AZ area - I live in Chandler.
Let the fun begin.
Dan The Man (I truly am the original Dan The Man)
I do not own a bike, yet. I've read a number of posts on what to look for in buying a C10, my preference, and have even looked at the For Sale section for a line on a very well maintained and modified/updated example of a 2000+ C10. I have been all over Craigslist, Facebook Market, Cycle Trader, etc., looking for the perfect bike - I know, like spouses there is no such thing though I try to convince my wife I am perfect. So I decided to come to the font of all things that matter regarding the Concours and to ingratiate myself as the noob with the thickest skull and to hopefully connect with someone who has a C10 they have loved for years and for whatever reason, is preparing to move on to something else, be that another ride, retirement from machines, or interest. So, if anyone here has a special machine they are about to part with, or it is your hobby to buy C10s and refurbish them to a high degree, then by all means ping me. I am happily willing to pay above the going rate for a well sorted and befarkled example.
My previous experiences with other vehicle forums and ownership has taught me an investment in the right machine is far less expensive over time. I also over maintain all of my machines, a habit formed as a kid in the mid 60s riding a modified Hodaka Ace 100 in many of the open desert races in SoCal. I have owned more than 50 motorcycles over the years, the last a 2006 Triumph Bonny Scrambler. Soul-less lump that it was. I have never owned a big tourer, though I have ridden many a friend's. So this is a new adventure for me and like most things, it's not the path you travel that makes for the experience, it is the company you keep along the way. I promise to be a good citizen and contributor when I can. I hold little ego and therefore laugh more at myself than others. I look forward to meeting others, especially anyone who lives in the Phoenix, AZ area - I live in Chandler.
Let the fun begin.
Dan The Man (I truly am the original Dan The Man)
