I think it's time to hang it up.

[eemsreno]

I was going to post this in the For sale section but with around 285,000 miles of use I don't think anyone would be crazy enough to buy it.
I could use words like " never hit the ground" or "only in good weather" or you get the idea, but it would all be a joke.
Everything gets old and wore out and trashy, even me.
It's just getting too rough and unreliable.
I have camped in my tent many nights with it very close by.
Hardly letting it out of my sight.
It has been reliable and performed flawless even all the way to Alaska and back, Twice!


When it first came out it was in a class of its own.
I've never been a high-class guy but I just don't like being seen with it anymore.
I don't know what will replace it but I know the latest version isn't as rugged and durable.
When these first came on the scene just their name required respect! "Kilimanjaro"

Steve

 

[SilverBullet]

If it's still in decent operating condition maybe just keep it for a buddy bike. If selling you'll probably come out better parting it out. Wheels, gas tank, headlight, display and seat alone would probably equal or exceed sale price.

 

[~TABASCO~]

What do you want for it..... I can freshen it up for you.

 

[holligl]

Seriously?! Did you have to add some oil?
You made me check the calendar, it's not April 1st yet!

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[VRODE]

Seriously?! Did you have to add some oil?
You made me check the calendar, it's not April 1st yet!

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It's completely unreliable. He keeps having to put gas in it. And tires too.

 

[Sierra1]

I can't bring myself to sell my FJ. I haven't ridden it in months. And I don't have anywhere near the miles/memories with her that you do with your ride. I would park her in a corner, out of the way, dust her off every-so-often. A am surprised that you don't have as much faith in your '17 though.

 

[Mak10]

It’s served you well. Definitely got your money’s worth with old blue.

 

[Don in Lodi]

LOL, Kilimanjaro. Don't forget the moth crystals in the pockets when you hang it up. Have it properly dry cleaned and frame it like some sports jersey. Better yet, leave it dirty in the frame. Hey, make it a door prize/auction item in Whitehorse on your third trip.
Doesn't 'stitch promise to keep 'em in usable repair no matter how long?

 

[Dirt_Dad]

Talk about the end of an era. Somehow I never anticipated seeing this thread.

 

[eemsreno]

LOL, Kilimanjaro. Don't forget the moth crystals in the pockets when you hang it up. Have it properly dry cleaned and frame it like some sports jersey. Better yet, leave it dirty in the frame. Hey, make it a door prize/auction item in Whitehorse on your third trip.
Doesn't 'stitch promise to keep 'em in usable repair no matter how long?

Don looks like you are the only one with his eyes fully open.
Kilimanjaro is my jacket.
My bike only has 281,000 miles I sure wasn't talking about it, It's still like new.

 

[scott123007]

Lol Steve,
You're approx. 15000 miles short of the big 300. I highly doubt you're not going to reach that before hanging her up.

 

[Sierra1]

Ha! "Hang it up", I get it now. But, in my defense, I've never heard anybody talk about clothing age in "miles". I still have an M-65 jacket from my navy days, that my kid(s) still occasionally wear. No telling how many "nautical miles" it has on it. Not going to throw it away regardless.

 

[bimota]

lol OH the jacket got it now

 

[fac191]

That's a relief i was thinking I bought the wrong bike if im only going to get 281 thou from it.

 

[Jazzer]

I love my Kilimanjaro and hope I never have to part with it. It only has about 40k on it now so I’ve got a long way to go.

 

[Tombstone]

Haha! That's a good one. I'm glad Don in Lodi figured it out because I sure didn't.
I buy most of my jackets and pants used so I'm lucky if they last three or four years.

 

[rodeoclone]

I canceled the in-home therapist that I scheduled for him. That was a good one eemsreno

 

[03A3KRH]

What do you want for it..... I can freshen it up for you.

Febreze?

 

[Madhatter]

got me too , coffee not up to speed .....

 

[primax]

Good stick,I bet that has many uses.