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[Siegfried]

I'm back.  I had a quick trip Friday to see the bike, then left town on family business on Sunday, finally returning (well, for a few days anyway) this afternoon.

About the bike, all I can say is "Yowza, Yowza, Yowza!!!"  Just stunning.  She has a skosh under 800 miles on her and hasn't been ridden and washed enough for the chrome peeling issue to surface.  Has been kept under cover by her owner, a nice guy who I think is happy to see her going to a good home (as well as happy about expanding his bank account just a tad).  Completely stock.  The gold key is still in its upscale presentation packaging--the bubblewrap.  By the way, this bike is in Austin, the home of the guy who came out around Thanksgiving and bought my FJR 1300--quite a coinkidink, I'd say.  The wire transfer is going out, the transport company is being notified, and her saddle will be between my legs.....whenever.  But yes, she will be mine!!!!

My question is:  How can she be 300 pounds overweight and still look Soooooo Fiiiiiiiiiiine?  What a porker!!!!  (I mean that in a loving way, of course.)  I just gave her a quick spin around the block.  Once underway, the perception of her porkiness disappears to a great extent.  The brakes are considerably better than those on my late-90's Dyna--thank the Maker.  Power??  Well, that's where the fun will begin.  It has been amusing to see what all y'all have been posting during my absence.  Interesting to see so much comment going to chrome.  I'm with BLM generally on the SEEG bling issue--for me, it has plenty.  And yet, I think I have actually discovered a chrome piece I feel compelled to purchase, thanks to this wonderful, Harley tax-promoting site--the chrome strip that hides the screws attaching the windshield.  I think I'll just enjoy the bike as-is until time for the 1,000 mile maintenance, and then hatch my plan to pull some power out of that hunkin' lump.

Thanks to all of you who have replied to the first Saga post with encouragement and enthusiasm--the spirits are very high.

Yahoo, and where's my checkbook?!!!!

Dave

[Twolanerider]

I'm back.

[jdracing]

Well, Dave, let me be the first to congratulate you, and I can relate, believe me.

[110tHunDer]

Siegfried, I don't think I ever replied in your original thread since everyone else had it covered so well, but I do want to add my congratulations on your purchase to this one! [smiley=2vrolijk_09.gif]

As far as the peeling chrome, mine had a front wheel peeling when it was delivered, although I didn't see it until I got home that night, so I don't think the low miles or limited number of washings has anything to do with that.  However, the peeling chrome seems to be more prevalent on the '04s, so hopefully, you'll be in the clear.  Nevertheles, you're probably still carrying some of the 2-year warranty on that bike (what is the placed in service date?), so you should have some peace of mind there, for at least a little while.

Congrats, again, and welcome to the wonderful world of SEEG-dom! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[BLM777]

Congratulations Dave.  By the time you get the little darlin' home you'll have, hmmmm, maybe 285 days until you leave for Maggie Valley.  Looking forward to seeing you there.

[hd-dude]

Yeehaa, Congrats on the purchase!

[The Mysterious Q!]

Congrats Dave,See it all works out in the end.Good luck with it. Later,Q

[Boatman]

Glad things are working out with the new bike purchase. Spending that much money on something you don't really need can be nerve wracking especially when you have to travel to see it.

[JCZ]

I'm happy to hear that it all worked out for you........and the story has a happy ending. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]   Congratulations on the new scooter......you'll not be sorry.

[ccr]

 [smiley=cowboy.gif] Yee Haw!

[jeffj]

Congrats, can feel your enthusiasm

jeffj

[MJZ]

Dave, congrats on the new toy. I agree you did the right thing. As for shipping, I have done that quite a few times with great results and a couple that were not so great. The last few times I have used Allied Van Lines and they were fantastic. They have a department dedicated to shipping bikes and they were perfect. Their bid was a few bucks higher than the bottom feeders but it was sure worth it, for me. I knew I was in good hands when the driver pulled up and started showing pictures of his bikes, all Harley's. Anyway, just wanted to offer my 2 cents worth of knowledge. (probably 1 cent more than it's worth) [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

[erniezap]

Congrats on the new bike, and a great color choice!  I bought my cherry from a guy in NJ and had it shipped as well.  I used EagleOne Transport who does ONLY motorcycles.  Took 3 weeks to get here but the bike was perfect.  I can appreciate the saga of the purchase, since I never even saw a picture of the scooter before it arrived at my house!  I relied on JC's knowing the person and their integrity and it all worked out great!

As for the chrome, I can already see that inner primary...

[Siegfried]

Thanks, everyone.  I really appreciate the congrats and well-wishes.  Yep, a nice Christmas present I have arranged for myself.

And thanks for the continuing stream of ideas about how to spend my (remaining) money.  What's that about the joke that BMW stands for Bring More Wampum??  Hardly, Harley!!  The MoFoMoCo has a gazillion more ways we can dress up our girls than has BMW.  (Oh, maybe the BMW joke relates to the fact that the extra $$ is required to keep the electronics gremlins at bay--I have heard so many stories about guys on new BMW models excitedly embarking on Mexico trips only to have to trailer the things home because the electronics died....nice....)

I'm using Eagle One to ship the bike home.....though nothing has been said about 3 weeks.  I'm hoping for an '05 delivery.  Then the work begins and I post some pics so that this thread shall not remain forever worthless.

Dave

[jdracing]

. . . . Sold my car, sold my house, sold my wife. . . . . . . . . . CVO.

(With apologies to Mr. Clapton.)