My bike has finally sold

[pqsqac]

Just had to share the news my Suzuki M109 sold today to a guy in NC. It was sad to see it go but happy all at the same time because I know what's coming down the pike. I started the sales process in Feb not long after I saw the S10 at the DC bike show. Also this weekend I hope to demo a S10 in Roanoke so this is great news as well. Plus I can still ride some when I coach the MSF classes and we just received brand new KLX 250's and we still have decent CRF 250's to scoot around on. I have a hard time fitting on the Rebels and 250 Eliminators being 6'-3". ;D

 

[jajpko]

Congrats on the sale Hope we don't have long to wait..

 

[pqsqac]

Thanks Jim I don't mind the wait too much I can use the time to get caught up on bills. I took Paul's or ptfjjj advice our wait really doesn't begin until May. The rest of this is just anticipation.

Congrats on the sale Hope we don't have long to wait..

 

[Venture]

Good news, Vince. One less thing to worry about.

Regarding the Eliminator 250s - we had 125s at my MSF course ???. Perfect for learning, no guts whatsoever!

 

[ptfjjj]

Nice. I envy you getting to ride the bikes at the MSF course. I didn't know that you instructed there. I took the MSF basic course back in 1986, and the advanced course in 2006. Both great courses.

 

[switchback]

Glad you found a buyer Vince, great time to sell now.

 

[pqsqac]

The Elim 250's are really light and great for student teaching. we are supposed to switch out bikes on every demo we do and use different students bikes to show that the exercises can be done on the bikes they are riding. Sometimes I have to scoot back on the rear seat alittle bit in order to keep my knees against the tank and perform the skill we are trying to show them. I don't mind the Zuki GZ250 as much as some of the others. We also have older GN125, Rebels, the Elims but by far my favorite are the dual sports.

Good news, Vince. One less thing to worry about.

Regarding the Eliminator 250s - we had 125s at my MSF course ???. Perfect for learning, no guts whatsoever!

 

[pqsqac]

Hey Paul I've been coaching since 2007 and am certified in the Jump Start, BRC, IRC, & ERC classes. The company I work for just started the Lee Parks Total Control course but I didn't apply for that cert. That is one intense course to become certified in for sure. I wouldn't mind taking the one day course as a student but not the multiple stages you have to go through to become a coach. Out of 25 coaches they started with in the Total Control coaches class in March only five made it through to the end last week. I do the MSF as a part time gig and where else can you go and get paid to ride bikes. ;D

Nice. I envy you getting to ride the bikes at the MSF course. I didn't know that you instructed there. I took the MSF basic course back in 1986, and the advanced course in 2006. Both great courses.

 

[pqsqac]

Thanks David yes the emails started coming in from my Craigslist adds but some of the folks wanted to trade cars, bikes you name it. I ended up selling my bike to a 109 forum member in NC. I even had one CL response want to trade his Pontiac Fiero for my bike I started laughing when I read that.

Glad you found a buyer Vince, great time to sell now.

 

[Motorcyclisted]

Congratulations. M109 was the sportiest powercruiser I ever owned.

 

[pqsqac]

Thanks it was a powerful bike for sure and I loved the brute force of it but it was also very heavy. I logged over 18,000 miles on it so I definitely enjoyed myself now I'm ready for a different type of riding with the S10 it has all I want or need in a bike.

Congratulations. M109 was the sportiest powercruiser I ever owned.

 

[colorider]

Hey Paul I've been coaching since 2007 and am certified in the Jump Start, BRC, IRC, & ERC classes.

Vince, that's great!!!! Back when I was an instructor, they only had the BRC and ERC. Sometimes I wish I had never let my cert lapse.

 

[pqsqac]

Hi Rod that's great that you were an instructor, you won't get rich at it as we say but it's great satisfaction to see folks grow and learn on their motorcycles and the smiles are priceless. Some times we have to combine the IRC and ERC because it's hard to get folks to sign up. They are skiddish I guess about riding their own bikes in case something were to happen which I understand but you really need to learn how to handle your own bike on a closed course to see what your ability level is for the road.

Vince, that's great!!!! Back when I was an instructor, they only had the BRC and ERC. Sometimes I wish I had never let my cert lapse.

 

[colorider]

you really need to learn how to handle your own bike on a closed course to see what your ability level is for the road.

Couldn't agree more!!! IMO, the two best times to take the ERC is the beginning of each riding season (if you live in an area that you cannot ride year around) and when you purchase a new (to you) bike.

 

[fredz43]

I am scheduled for an ERC on July 16. My thinking when I scheduled it that late this year is I would have a new bike to take it on. We'll see if that works out. Still scheduled for June delivery, but I know that doesn't mean much at this point.