Great pics Fish, obviously you HAVEN'T lost your touch, (told ya ).
She obviously enjoyed the ride. : :
RM
Thanks RM. I think we both enjoyed the ride. I also decided, during this ride, that I am going to keep my GS. I had considered selling it, because I wasn't riding it as much as the RT. As much as I love my RT, it's going to be sold first. I can see myself riding that GS for many many years to come.
Shortly after I bought that '00 GS, I remember reading all the tripe about poor reliability, surging, etc, etc. Well, this bike doesn't have any of that. And it runs sweeter with every additional 1000 miles. It's really easy to tune too. I can do a TB synch in about five mins now. It's fun to ride, has never stranded me, handles like a dream, sucks up bad roads like nobody's business, and carries stuff like a packmule. The combination of MRA screen and UK doodads provides a very smooth and relatively quiet ride. Add my previous generation Russel Day Long saddle and custom Ricardo Kuhn Pro-Taper bars, and I can ride her all day long, day after day, regardless of road conditions.
Why would I want to let go of something like that? :
"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
Truly sorry for your loss!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful ride with your mom.
All the best!
Toda raba, Nir.
"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
Fish, I hope I convey this message in the right manner...perhaps I'm a bit melancholy tonight....but this story in a way, is sort of a "feel-good" story"....I think of all the young lads that did not have a loving mother or father...you can tell that was not the case here. We'll hook up one day.
I think we both enjoyed the ride. I also decided, during this ride, that I am going to keep my GS.
Great read Fish...Thanks for sharing
The GS is now firmly entrenched as a family member, after all, it carries the Sprit of your Mom....how could you ever replace that Machine...it is now truly 'Unique'...
Fish, I hope I convey this message in the right manner...perhaps I'm a bit melancholy tonight....but this story in a way, is sort of a "feel-good" story"....I think of all the young lads that did not have a loving mother or father...you can tell that was not the case here. We'll hook up one day.
Thanks k...I hope it came off as a feel good story. It certainly wasn't meant as a downer. We've "known" eachother for about four years, so I reckon we probably ought to get our physical presences in the same place at the same time one of these days.
The GS is now firmly entrenched as a family member, after all, it carries the Sprit of your Mom....how could you ever replace that Machine...it is now truly 'Unique'...
Nice One...!
Thank you CC. Yes, it's got mom's spirit in it. That can only be a good thing. Reminds me that when I was 16 and asked my mom if I could get a motorcycle, she said something to the effect of "over my dead body." :cool
This story, the trip and the pictures are a great tribute. Best for you and the rest of the fishfam.
Thank you, marlof. I printed out a few of the images and displayed them at the celebration of life we had for mom yesterday. That was a lot of fun and she would have loved to be there...like her son, she always hated to miss a party. :
"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story Fish.. Dh sat down with me to listen to me read out loud but I cracked half way through... so moving so wonderful. Your mom was lucky to have such a son as you.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story Fish.. Dh sat down with me to listen to me read out loud but I cracked half way through... so moving so wonderful. Your mom was lucky to have such a son as you.
Thank you, lynnma...you're very kind.
boy, this is just totally blowing my rep, huh? :uhoh
"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
I don't think you could've possibly come up with a more beautiful and stirring tribute as what you did that day....and to think I was fortunate enough to have read this is more than touching. I admire you so. I think your mom had a fantastic ride!!!
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Shortly after I bought that '00 GS, I remember reading all the tripe about poor reliability, surging, etc, etc. Well, this bike doesn't have any of that. And it runs sweeter with every additional 1000 miles. It's really easy to tune too. I can do a TB synch in about five mins now. It's fun to ride, has never stranded me, handles like a dream, sucks up bad roads like nobody's business, and carries stuff like a packmule. The combination of MRA screen and UK doodads provides a very smooth and relatively quiet ride. Add my previous generation Russel Day Long saddle and custom Ricardo Kuhn Pro-Taper bars, and I can ride her all day long, day after day, regardless of road conditions.
Why would I want to let go of something like that?
"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
Truly sorry for your loss!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful ride with your mom.
All the best!
Nir Alon
images of my thoughts
"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
The GS is now firmly entrenched as a family member, after all, it carries the Sprit of your Mom....how could you ever replace that Machine...it is now truly 'Unique'...
Nice One...!
CC
:cool
Thank you CC. Yes, it's got mom's spirit in it. That can only be a good thing. Reminds me that when I was 16 and asked my mom if I could get a motorcycle, she said something to the effect of "over my dead body." :cool
Thank you, marlof. I printed out a few of the images and displayed them at the celebration of life we had for mom yesterday. That was a lot of fun and she would have loved to be there...like her son, she always hated to miss a party.
"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
Thank you, lynnma...you're very kind.
boy, this is just totally blowing my rep, huh? :uhoh
"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
Ian
We wouldnt want you any other way mate.
Ahhhh, 'gus, tell it like you really feel it!!
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"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson