Well, the FZR pictured below was going to be mine, but I really did not want or need 146 horsepower. But, it did ride well, at least, it felt good on the two mile ride I had on it. So, since the price was right, I decided that a good solution would be to take the FZR and trade it for something like a Ninja 250 or a dual sport.
So, off to Craigslist I went. I posted an ad saying it was in ok shape but probably needed some work so send me some trade offers. I got a million replies. Quickly.
Tons of offers for 600's, as if they need more power. Offers for some really cool bikes.
So, I asked a friend of mine who knows a lot more about bikes than I do to take a look at it and give me some idea of what it needs. A day or so before we were able to inspect the bike, my Nephew was riding it and it cut off on him in mid ride and he ended up having to push it home.
So, when my buddy checked it out, he did not give a good prognosis. Faced with the potential of $800 or so in repairs, with no way of knowing until someonme tore into the bike, I decided to not trade or sell it. Some minor work is one thing, but $1000 of wrk is something I was not comfortable trading to someone who might be hoping it was a minor fix.
However, I ran across a guy with an 89 Katana 1100 project bike. He had parked it a few years ago when he got his new bike. He said he'd let it go for $250 so I went to take a look. It had been sitting a while but looked pretty decent.
I mentioned it to one of the guys I had still been emailing and he sounded interested. Very interested. I emailed him and told him it looked nice but I had no idea what condition it was internally. He offered me his Nighthawk (see picture below)... I told him I'd do that trade but repeated several times in both email and over the phone that I knew next to nothing abotu the Katana or the owner. He said that was fine so after picking up the Katana, we rode over and traded a nonrunning Katana for the Nighthawk.
He says he is happy and I hope he gets the Katana running with no major problems but I am happy as can be with the Nighthawk in my garage.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Hmmm, maybe 1000cc is not the right answer for me...
but, what about 650cc? Yeah, that sounds pretty good....stay tuned, more details to follow, like maybe tomorrow.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
I Am A: Lawful Good Half-OrcFighter (6th Level)
Ability Scores:
Strength-15
Dexterity-15
Constitution-17
Intelligence-14
Wisdom-15
Charisma-12
Alignment:
Lawful Good A lawful good character acts as a good person is expected or required to act. He combines a commitment to oppose evil with the discipline to fight relentlessly. He tells the truth, keeps his word, helps those in need, and speaks out against injustice. A lawful good character hates to see the guilty go unpunished. Lawful good is the best alignment you can be because it combines honor and compassion. However, lawful good can be a dangerous alignment because it restricts freedom and criminalizes self-interest.
Race:
Half-Orcs are the short-tempered and sullen result of human and orc pairings. They would rather act than ponder and would rather fight than argue. They love simple pleasures, such as feasting, boasting, and wild dancing. They are an asset at the right sort of party, but not at the duchess's grand ball. Half-orcs are as tall as humans but their brutish features betray their lineage. They regard scars as tokens of pride and things of beauty. They rarely reach 75 years of age.
Class:
Fighters can be many things, from soldiers to criminal enforcers. Some see adventure as a way to get rich, while others use their skills to protect the innocent. Fighters have the best all-around fighting capabilities of the PC classes, and they are trained to use all standard weapons and armor. A fighter's rigorous martial training grants him many bonus feats as he progresses, and high-level fighters have access to special melee maneuvers and exotic weapons not available to any other character.
Find out What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?, courtesy of Easydamus (e-mail)
Ability Scores:
Strength-15
Dexterity-15
Constitution-17
Intelligence-14
Wisdom-15
Charisma-12
Alignment:
Lawful Good A lawful good character acts as a good person is expected or required to act. He combines a commitment to oppose evil with the discipline to fight relentlessly. He tells the truth, keeps his word, helps those in need, and speaks out against injustice. A lawful good character hates to see the guilty go unpunished. Lawful good is the best alignment you can be because it combines honor and compassion. However, lawful good can be a dangerous alignment because it restricts freedom and criminalizes self-interest.
Race:
Half-Orcs are the short-tempered and sullen result of human and orc pairings. They would rather act than ponder and would rather fight than argue. They love simple pleasures, such as feasting, boasting, and wild dancing. They are an asset at the right sort of party, but not at the duchess's grand ball. Half-orcs are as tall as humans but their brutish features betray their lineage. They regard scars as tokens of pride and things of beauty. They rarely reach 75 years of age.
Class:
Fighters can be many things, from soldiers to criminal enforcers. Some see adventure as a way to get rich, while others use their skills to protect the innocent. Fighters have the best all-around fighting capabilities of the PC classes, and they are trained to use all standard weapons and armor. A fighter's rigorous martial training grants him many bonus feats as he progresses, and high-level fighters have access to special melee maneuvers and exotic weapons not available to any other character.
Find out What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?, courtesy of Easydamus (e-mail)
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