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Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:46 am
by Tuscany
That kind of stuff makes me wonder wtf.
I'm guessing someone handed the owner a little money along the way. Either that, or they are just pigs.
I drove so much junk in my younger days because I couldn't afford new stuff while building our business. But even as a kid, I waxed around the rust, and my junk was always looking like new junk. I think we all have that clean thing here. I guess it's in our DNA.
My 13 year old motorcycle still looks new, and I wouldn't trade it for a new one. Picture taken last fall.
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:51 am
by Driller
I find that at my age I can buy things that will last the rest of my life. If I take care of them.
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:59 am
by AsLan7
Driller wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:51 am
I find that at my age I can buy things that will last the rest of my life. If I take care of them.
+1...Dad passed that trait on to us.
....and wow, she's a beauty Tusc! Looks more like one day rather than 13 years.

Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:59 am
by Tuscany
Driller wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:51 am
I find that at my age I can buy things that will last the rest of my life. If I take care of them.
I'm guessing that you don't own a magenta colored tie.

Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:00 am
by Tuscany
AsLan7 wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:59 am
Driller wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:51 am
I find that at my age I can buy things that will last the rest of my life. If I take care of them.
+1...Dad passed that trait on to us.
....and wow, she's a beauty Tusc! Looks more like one day rather than 13 years.
Haha, I would spend all day detailing my dads car for him, and he would hit the first mud puddle straight on. He didn't have it..

My grandparents on the other hand.... their stuff was always perfect.
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:06 am
by Big Block Power
Nice ride Tuscany. I sold my last bike to get my COBALT 200. That was a few years ago. I miss it. But the traffic and drivers are getting worse here.
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:24 am
by Tuscany
I don't ride as much as I did for that same reason BB. Truthfully, I hardly ride it at all anymore.
Everyone texts and drives now.
The kids should never do it, and the adults simply CAN'T do it and drive straight.
I limit my riding to local. I like my legs attached.
Boating is a lot more fun, and definitely a LOT safer.
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:28 am
by Big Block Power
Tuscany wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:24 am
I don't ride as much as I did for that same reason BB. Truthfully, I hardly ride it at all anymore.
Everyone texts and drives, so I limit my riding to local. I like my legs attached.
Yep exactly. And I take the get to work everyday now. There's a accident on it everyday. Not worth it. I would say I love the wind in my hair but I don't have any.lol
I'm a bmw guy had a few harley's all vrods and night rods.
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:33 am
by Tuscany
I had some performance bikes years ago. KZ 1000 LTD, Honda V-65.
Did a lot of stupid things like go fast all of the time.
I sold my V-65 for money to buy living room furniture right after I got married. I stayed out of it for years when my kids were small. I thought I should be around for my family, and not become road pizza.
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:34 am
by Ytmsn
Nice bike Tuscany! Get one of these and you won't have to polish it
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:37 am
by Big Block Power
Those old bikes were great. My first new bike was a fj1100 had it for 10 years. Still one of my favorite bikes. You ask my wife she will say it was her fav. Triumph 955 was a hoot to drive 455lbs 150 hp
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:49 am
by Tuscany
Ytmsn wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:34 am
Nice bike Tuscany! Get one of these and you won't have to polish it
Definitely won't have to worry about the po-po catching you either
I can see tearing off into a field when chased!
Nice ride!
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:52 am
by Tuscany
Big Block Power wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:37 am
Those old bikes were great. My first new bike was a fj1100 had it for 10 years. Still one of my favorite bikes. You ask my wife she will say it was her fav. Triumph 955 was a hoot to drive 455lbs 150 hp
Those FJ' 11s were bad ass machines.
Having young kids forces a guy to become responsible, and sell fast toys....

A Harley on the other hand, takes "fast" right out of the equasion
My wife never liked the bike. You know, helmets mess up hair and buckling is tough with nails.
Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:59 am
by AsLan7
Tuscany wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:52 am
Big Block Power wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:37 am
Those old bikes were great. My first new bike was a fj1100 had it for 10 years. Still one of my favorite bikes. You ask my wife she will say it was her fav. Triumph 955 was a hoot to drive 455lbs 150 hp
Those FJ' 11s were bad ass machines.
Having young kids forces a guy to become responsible, and sell fast toys....

A HD on the other hand, takes "fast" right out of the equasion
It's why I don't own a motorcycle. Since it is the fastest thing you can strap into, I don't think I would be able to control myself due to my affinity for speed. ---That and nobody can see you as they pull right out into your path. A man's got to know his limits!

Re: That Legendary Cobalt Shine.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:00 am
by Tuscany
AsLan7 wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:59 am
Tuscany wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:52 am
Big Block Power wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:37 am
Those old bikes were great. My first new bike was a fj1100 had it for 10 years. Still one of my favorite bikes. You ask my wife she will say it was her fav. Triumph 955 was a hoot to drive 455lbs 150 hp
Those FJ' 11s were bad ass machines.
Having young kids forces a guy to become responsible, and sell fast toys....

A HD on the other hand, takes "fast" right out of the equasion
It's why I don't own a motorcycle. Since it is the fastest thing you can strap into, I don't think I would be able to control myself due to my affinity for speed. ---That and nobody can see you as they pull right out into your path. A man's got to know his limits!
Word!