Well, I finally talked to the insurance adjuster yesterday. The bike is a write off. The good news is it looks like they are giving me enough money to replace it. They are also paying for a new helmet and jacket that were damaged in the accident (and I use thr term accident loosely). Now I just have to find a bike. Everything I have seen on the different sale sites are a bit of a drive, but there seems to be a few out there so hopefully I will be back in the saddle soon.
I brought my 1500 in from the USA and it's no problem. If you see one down there you like I can fill you in on the details. PM me if you want some info.
I'm going to look at a 2000 SE on Saturday and it's even the same colour as mine. If all is good and I can make a deal I should have it the following week. Unfortunately my wrist is in a splint for at leastthe next 3 weeks, so I have to take a friend with me to test ride it. He's an HD rider so even if it shakes bad, he'll think all is fine.:cooldevil: Also, the doc told me to stay off bikes for a month and the wife knows this. If I test ride it, getting hit by a car may be the least of my worries.:shock:
Hey digger, you should get that cough looked at with all this swine flu going around.:cheeky1: Sorry to say, but it's the wrong colour.:action:
I'm going to look at a 2000 SE on Saturday and it's even the same colour as mine. If all is good and I can make a deal I should have it the following week. Unfortunately my wrist is in a splint for at leastthe next 3 weeks, so I have to take a friend with me to test ride it. He's an HD rider so even if it shakes bad, he'll think all is fine.:cooldevil: Also, the doc told me to stay off bikes for a month and the wife knows this. If I test ride it, getting hit by a car may be the least of my worries.:shock:
Hey digger, you should get that cough looked at with all this swine flu going around.:cheeky1: Sorry to say, but it's the wrong colour.:action:
I hope it works out for you Bob. I am still off work, so if you need an actual Goldwinger to do any road testing for you just let me know. If I can help out I will. What do you mean "The wrong colour?" ( See, only us Canadians spell colour properly:action You racist bugger you.
here is a good deal. Dave out here on Vancouver island has an awesome 1500 with 30, 000 origional on it for under 10 grand. It's spotless & nice lookin! So you fly out to B.C. & ride the 4500 km back home.:action:
I hope it works out for you Bob. I am still off work, so if you need an actual Goldwinger to do any road testing for you just let me know. If I can help out I will. What do you mean "The wrong colour?" ( See, only us Canadians spell colour properly:action You racist bugger you.
Well, the SE in Whitby didn't work out. They were only willing to move from $13500 to $13000. The guy wouldn't even let me take it for a ride up and down his street to confirm the gearbox was OK. The bike has been sitting for a year and we had to boost it to start it. Then when I was almost ready to cave in to the 13 G's, they said they weren't going to certify it for that money. I told them they got my number and in the fall when they haven't sold it, give me a call and I'll give them $11500 for it. I guess I'll prolly have to take a road trip to Bainsville to check that one out. Hey Chuck, if your not working yet, are you ready for a 2 day road trip starting this Friday?
I guess I'll prolly have to take a road trip to Bainsville to check that one out. Hey Chuck, if your not working yet, are you ready for a 2 day road trip starting this Friday?
Depending on how things go down in Civil War territory I may go home via the 1000 Islands later this week. I don't know if thats close or if I can help. Pop me a PM.
Goldwings 4 ever, I just saw a pretty two tone burgandy 1500 at K-W Honda in Waterloo about a week ago, can't give you any more info then that 'cause I wasn't looking to buy. Had some chrome extras on it.
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