So, after 15 years of not riding, I have finally got myself back on two wheels. My wife surprised me in February with a white 2014 VFR for Valentine's day. I love it but I do still miss "Simone", my 2002 VFR that I sold back in 2007. I have since named the new bike, "Marilyn". Here are pictures of Marilyn and Simone.
Why did I say, "New member...but not new member", well I was a member of VFRD back when I owned Simone. I recognize some of the names that were around when I was last a member and it is good to see that they are still here.
Well, you can always get another Simone! It is just a matter of space. Ooh, forgot to mention, there will be side effects like wanting a third and fourth bike (just ask the members here)
So, after 15 years of not riding, I have finally got myself back on two wheels. My wife surprised me in February with a white 2014 VFR for Valentine's day. I love it but I do still miss "Simone", my 2002 VFR that I sold back in 2007. I have since named the new bike, "Marilyn". Here are pictures of Marilyn and Simone.
Why did I say, "New member...but not new member", well I was a member of VFRD back when I owned Simone. I recognize some of the names that were around when I was last a member and it is good to see that they are still here.
That's one heck of a V-Day present. It must be true love on more than one front . . . bike and spouse. :wub:
Regarding names, before I bought my 5th gen new in '99, I had read just about every review of it in Cycle World, Motorcyclist or any other mag I could find. In one of the articles the author mentioned that he thought the red color looked the same as Marilyn Monroe's lipstick. Whilst trailering 'er home, I looked in the mirror and seeing that gleaming new red, I recalled that article and then and there the name stuck - ever since it's been "Marilyn".
That's one heck of a V-Day present. It must be true love on more than one front . . . bike and spouse. :wub:
Regarding names, before I bought my 5th gen new in '99, I had read just about every review of it in Cycle World, Motorcyclist or any other mag I could find. In one of the articles the author mentioned that he thought the red color looked the same as Marilyn Monroe's lipstick. Whilst trailering 'er home, I looked in the mirror and seeing that gleaming new red, I recalled that article and then and there the name stuck - ever since it's been "Marilyn".
I went so far as to buy some Pazzo levers and have them laser engraved...