Better late then never

[turtle]

Here are a few pics of the beautiful bike i bought late last season . We met some great people at last years Leaf Lookers ride and they convinced my wife and me that we needed to look at 2 cd gen. Boy were they right still like my first gen but for cruising down the highway what a great ride.

I have already add a few personal touches Diamond cut fins and master cylinder covers (thanks Mike), newer style antennas so i now have both and matching , carb covers , Wolo horn (thanks Kathy valentine present) . front bumper . side bag rails (thanks again to my lovely wife), also have side bag top rails yet to install. Also had a copy of my tattoo add to the top of my trunk (Thanks to Eric @ AIR EFFECTS in NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA) i guess i will be stuck with the bike now to bad:(i love when a plan comes together.

[eusa1]

looking great Tommy!

[videoarizona]

Tommy, Does look nice!

Although I'm really beginning to enjoy my 1st Gen 89, I was watching a 2nd Gen 99 on EBay. Didn't make reserve...but I do like the silver color. Matches my VStar 950T!

 

Don't see how I could afford three scoots, though....sigh.

[Motiv]

I have a similar one. Nice!

[cowpuc]

That is one PURDY scoot there Turtle!! Of course, like everyone else around this joint, I LOVE the looks of 2nd Gens and you have that puppy dolled up gorgeously - GREAT JOB!!

 

So,, you and your wife went from an 83 1st Gen to a 2nd Gen? Like that VideoAZ character, I also keep a close eye on the Ebay/Craigs bikes and pay special attention to the Gen 2's. The main reason being, prices seem to continue coming down and these 1st Gens are getting older every year and Tip and I keep talking about what will replace Tweeks (our 83) when the time comes..

Wondered if you could run some questions by your wife about her comparisons in being a passenger on the two? If ok, please run this list past her and ask her to give an open/honest answer to the following and then, if you dont mind, answer a couple too?

 

1. Basically, how tall are each of you?

2. How much wind buffeting does she receive comparatively - referring to shoulders and up?

3. Heat differences on legs (Tip notices right away if I remove the plastic side body covers on Tweeks - her legs get hot, I am wondering if the frame differences make up for the need of the side covers)?

4. Have you contemplated the need for a center stand for on road emergencies - any plans on your part to add one?

5. Have you folks any experience with long distance day ride with substantial cross winds and how does the 2nd Gen's fork mount fairing compare in stability to the 1st Gen's fixed fairing? I have done a fair amount of high wind desert touring with fairing mount (on lighter bikes though) and found a 500 to 900 mile day of riding really exhausting and hard on my shoulders. Hoping to hear that the narrower fairing on the 2nd Gens are better?

6. They look dorky (IMHO) but I have always LOVED the fully adjustable bars on the 1st Gen's. Have you found it necessary to contemplate adding risers and/or different bars to get your new 2nd Gen into a familiar "comfy" spot for long range touring?

 

BEAUTIFUL scoot Turtle and great job on the making it "yours" with the "tattoo" copy!! Thanks for the story and the 's and look forward to hearing anything you (or anyone else) might wanna share!!

You folks have a WONDERFUL, safe riding season out there!!

Puc

[rbig1]

looking good there turtle.

[pbjman]

Turtle- nice bike, thanks for showing the pics! So you know you will get ribbed for having a "Turtle" license plate on your 2nd gen, don't you?

 

Puc - so how is it that you've never ridden a 2nd gen yet? Does Tweeks have another year in her?

[JDaniel]

I think I recognize that bike. I am glad you are enjoying your new bike.

[turtle]

They say i am hard on the outside but really i am a big softy thus the turtle name . Slow and steady wins the race besides turtles live a long time , and rabbits do 2 things go fast and reproduce past that stage in my life . Time to slow down and talk with friends speed is too much stress at this time I want to take my time and enjoy the serene.

[turtle]

I am 6' 3'' and some where north of 375 the wife is 5' 4'' i love the leg room and the floor boards being able to preposition my feet on them and highway pegs. She says much more comfortable on it i rode solo in high cross wind Sunday did not notice much difference then first gen. Have not ever rode a 500 mile day yet on either one yet . Still chilly here in Iowa yet so no heat problem yet . If you are in the area stop in and ride her (the bike ) and find out for your self . Can't wait to share the same road with you guys some time maybe at the International.

[bill in mn]

Looks great Tom . And I'll bet it has brakes to. Was fun to meet up at the L.L.R. last year and I'll see you soon and I'll bring my Wing buddy and we'll share some more life stories.

[cowpuc]

Turtle- nice bike, thanks for showing the pics! So you know you will get ribbed for having a "Turtle" license plate on your 2nd gen, don't you?

 

Puc - so how is it that you've never ridden a 2nd gen yet? Does Tweeks have another year in her?

 

Just never took the time to ride one PB, Tip and I have sat on em but - unlike Harley, Victory and Indian - never did run into a dealer offering demo rides on one.. Tweeks says she does but she sure aint getting no younger - I figure it would be better to have an idea on whether or not riding home a 2nd Gen in the event of a complete catastrophic roadside breakdown BEFORE we head out into ride season 2015 might be a plus - I seem to see a LOT more of them (and the RSTD's) on Craigs than the 1st Gens nowadays..

 

I am 6' 3'' and some where north of 375 the wife is 5' 4'' i love the leg room and the floor boards being able to preposition my feet on them and highway pegs. She says much more comfortable on it i rode solo in high cross wind Sunday did not notice much difference then first gen. Have not ever rode a 500 mile day yet on either one yet . Still chilly here in Iowa yet so no heat problem yet . If you are in the area stop in and ride her (the bike ) and find out for your self . Can't wait to share the same road with you guys some time maybe at the International.

 

Thanks Turtle for the info and THANK YOU for the offer!! I also cant wait to share some road with you folks too!! You ever get here along the West Michigan/Lake Michigan lakeshore be sure and give us a shout!!

[RedRider]

Puc,

 

If'n you are ever wantin' to put a few miles on a 2nd gen, let me know. You are welcome to take mine for a little ride of a couple of days to try it out. Just don't do anything rash like wash it. I have the patina just like I want it. It has raising links, bar risers, and a custom seat (driver only, navigator seat is still stock). Lemme know.

 

RR

[cowpuc]

Puc,

 

If'n you are ever wantin' to put a few miles on a 2nd gen, let me know. You are welcome to take mine for a little ride of a couple of days to try it out. Just don't do anything rash like wash it. I have the patina just like I want it. It has raising links, bar risers, and a custom seat (driver only, navigator seat is still stock). Lemme know.

 

RR

 

Awe,, thanks Red for the offer! I know exactly what your talking about on the patina brother!! It takes a long time and a lot of miles to get one of these scoots exactly the way we want em. Its fun to be swapping out another rear tire and end up with red clay on your fingers from the swing arm and wonder which year and which state it actually came from:big-grin-emoticon:

[cowpuc]

Hey Turtle,, is that tail light on your new bike a stock light? That almost looks Harley tombstoneish in design.. I always liked that look..