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Return of Lightfighter...
Truthfully, my "internet footprint" has shrunk considerably, I burned out on ADV and the KTM 690 mega thread, and I don't carry a real camera anymore to post half-assed ride reports either. But there's some cool folks here, so I figured my re-entry into S-dom was worth announcing.
Its not a long story, I decided I wanted one again, looked at some BCR's, then stumbled across this on craigslist in LA:  Those who know me might recall the S I never really got to ride much, sold it for a few reasons, none valid  . It was the bestest color. For sure. The seller was a nice chap I think... Got the bike several years ago from his departed uncle Frank, a pilot who evidently didn't ride a whole lot, since he only put 7000 miles on is after buying it new in 2004. Nick(the nephew) rides a 600 around on tracks mostly, if I understood him right. He couldn't grow to love the too tall for him boxer, and mentioned that it leans over badly when you gas it(yup, thats right Nick, I always kinda thought of that as a "feature"). So I drove 500 miles and *gasp* trailered it home.  New tires, AZ tags, and a fresh tank of gas... It was magic riding a straight street ride again.  It's a 2004 Prep, with 7500 miles, and one leaky fork seal.
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Nice find & welcome back.
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You really didn't think you could leave did you? Nice find, just goes to show there are still some fantastic deals out there. Hope you enjoy it Brian.
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Awesome find!
Looks showroom new
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12-01-2015, 05:43 AM
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Nice!
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Rob Swartzwelder llllllllllllllll 97 M900, 07 R1200s(sold), 07 G650X Challenge, 99 BMW R1100S (Brad Z on CF Dampeners)"it's the perfect blend of sophistication and bling." (Roger A on moderation) "Note to thin-skins and panty-bunchers - please note smiley." |
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You are correct, that is the bestest color.
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There goes the neighborhood again.
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Sweet deal! And THE best color to boot!
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There goes your back... t
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12-01-2015, 01:49 PM
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Maybe you sold your previous S, But you never really left. Congratulations on a great find and one of my favorite color combos. What tires did you put on it?
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Is that what you'll bring to TOR next year???
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I put pilot road 4's on it, cuz they had them down the street for sorta cheap, and could mount them on the rims I carried in while I waited. They seem to get good enough reviews for my slow ass.
The people in the neighborhood I live in seem to regard me with caution too, rick. Must be my rugged good looks.
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Beautiful machine! Enjoy!!
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12-02-2015, 07:15 AM
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Great tire choice, hope to see you at TOR
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...nice, and 'as-new'!
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Great find Brian. Now you can accompany Rob to TOR next year in style. Although I think Rob's '99 looks better plus everybody knows the black ones are faster.
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12-02-2015, 05:40 PM
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The mandarin/gray will always be faster, especially when standing still.
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We'll see about that!
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Very Nice Bike!
Very Nice Bike!
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That's a beauty, looks like mine
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1978 Porsche 928
2003 BMW Dakar
2000 Harley-Davidson Dyna FXDX Super Glide Sport
2007 BMW R1200S
2010 BMW F800GS
1983 Honda XL600r
2000 BMW R1100S
2001 BMW F650GS
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