A 1st Gen Hypocrite, yes I am....

[KIC]

 

Hypocrite, yes I am

A Gen 1 lover I am I am

I rag on Gen 2’s for fun and jest

All the time knowing Gen 1’s are best

But there comes a time when reality is real

When you get a chance for a free ride deal

Hypocrite, yes I am, but what a deal to it I ran

I will ride the 2nd Gen with a smile and glee

What the heck ..the ride is FREE …!!!

 

 

SOOOoooo my friend that has a 2nd Gen ( yes I lower my standards for friendship if warranted) has gone and got himself deployed for 2 months. He called and asked me to babysit his 2nd Gen for that time period since he did not want to leave it parked and not ridden. So, I loaded the 87 on the motorcycle trailer to make room and took in the foster child. It’s a free ride for 2 months while I take mine apart for some much needed maintenance work and upkeep.

 

 

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Edited March 11, 2014 by KIC

[Yammer Dan]

I've never rode a 2nd Gen!!

[Evan]

Great poetry. Enjoy the free ride. Let us know after your friend returns whether you are happy to get back on your 1st gen.

[cowpuc]

Better take care of that GI's machine

In respect of his service at least keep it clean.

Wash it and wax it, every day while he is serving,

having a foster child can be kind of unnerving.

1st Gens are tough and dont really care,

as long as their moving, just let people stare..

But a 2nd Gens different, gotta have all things new,

chrome eyebrows, cup holders, and its still slower too..

Still its great what your doing while your buddy is there,

a good opportunity to show him you care!!

 

 

Have fun KIC and tell your buddy THANK YOU FOR HIS SERVICE!!!

Puc

[friesman]

the 2 Ventures are impossible to compare, they are entirely different machines. I still miss my 85 for the twisties and the acceleration from a stop, but for all day riding nothing beats my 03. Also, I think the 03 would kick my 85's butt after about 60mph.

But, I still don't like the 03 in parking lots

 

Brian

[bongobobny]

There will come a time so soon

That you will sing another tune

 

You will find to your dismay

That 2nd Gen's are quite OK

 

Not as nimble, not as fast

But comfort you will find at last

 

Also you will find in line

That newer bikes start every time

 

But be forewarned, do not forsake

They're topheavy, and unlinked brakes

 

Above all you do, and when you can

Is thanking that brave service man!!!

[Prairiehammer]

There will come a time so soon

That you will sing another tune

 

You will find to your dismay

That 2nd Gen's are quite OK

 

Not as nimble, not as fast

But comfort you will find at last

 

Also you will find in line

That newer bikes start every time

 

But be forewarned, do not forsake

They're topheavy, and unlinked brakes

 

Above all you do, and when you can

Is thanking that brave service man!!!

 

Good One, Bob.

[Flyinfool]

First thank your buddy for his service!

 

OH the humanity!!!!

 

First it was Yammer now Kic.

 

What is this world coming to.

Next there will be cats and dogs sleeping together.

Then there will be Democrats and Republicans agreeing with each other on a regular basis .........

 

OH MY!!!!!

[firea100]

Bob, I didn't know this was gonna be a poetry session!!! Not to worry,

ANYTHING for OUR SERVICE MEMBERS!!!!

Larry in East China Mi.

[icebrrg3rd]

First thank your buddy for his service!

 

OH the humanity!!!!

 

First it was Yammer now Kic.

 

What is this world coming to.

Next there will be cats and dogs sleeping together.

Then there will be Democrats and Republicans agreeing with each other on a regular basis .........

 

OH MY!!!!!

 

You forgot the one thing that set this train wreck in motion...

 

Road Glide.

 

Luv ya Don, I'd swap/sell my 1st gen for a RG in a heartbeat too...

 

-Andrew

[KIC]

So I rode this 2nd Gen on a trip across to the next town.

The loud pipes caused more than one driver to frown.

I learned 3 things about the bike, two negatives and one I liked.

On the freeway at 75, the gas gauge will lie.

With this lie, the bike will die.

Without some gas, the power goes away.

Looked like coasting and pushing was in order that day.

But wait, what is it I see ?

A chrome gas petcock on the left side with glee.

Flip that puppy up, and start it I did with a starter button flip.

And off down the freeway I continued my trip.

 

 

 

 

I will pass on the best wishes for his service.

Edited March 12, 2014 by KIC

[bongobobny]

Awww, come on KIC, "did" and "trip" don't rhyme that good

It just plain don't sound as good as it should...

[KIC]

Awww, come on KIC, "did" and "trip" don't rhyme that good

It just plain don't sound as good as it should...

 

Thanks for the editing tip and comment

my poetry ego it did not dent

I corrected the original line, yes I did

so now it will rhyme within the poetry grid.

[bongobobny]

He he he, he he he

Thus I say with great glee...

[SilvrT]

All I can add to this poetry...

 

Is life's a Venture on my Victory

[cowpuc]

Next winter we ought to start a VR Poet Society... What am I sayin,, makin plans for next CANT be a good thing..

[Evan]

There will come a time so soon

That you will sing another tune

 

You will find to your dismay

That 2nd Gen's are quite OK

 

Not as nimble, not as fast

But comfort you will find at last

 

Also you will find in line

That newer bikes start every time

 

But be forewarned, do not forsake

They're topheavy, and unlinked brakes

 

Above all you do, and when you can

Is thanking that brave service man!!!

Hey Bob:

I didn't know it

But now, I see you are a poet!

 

[KIC]

Since it is poetry, we know it’s not for real.

That riding this bike has been a real thrill.

The wife says the bike has a lot to like,

so warmer feelings towards 2nd Gens just might spike.

 

Although the straight pipes make the bike obnoxious and louder,

The difference between them is like Manhattan and new England Clam chowder.

I’ll continue the ride, comparing the two,

But I will never admit which one I like better out loud to you.