I got my “Connie”
Last 2 weeks seemed like an eternity. Have gone through euphoria, anticipation, excitement and even frustration during this period. Frantic exchange of emails with the seller almost everyday, and having the heart sinking at the news of occasional delays of the truck has finally come to an end.
The shipper, Smartco express (www.shipyourbike.com) did a very good job of delivering the bike OH to NY via FL in two weeks, which is above industry average, despite two breakdowns. Great job Mike, I will recommend your service to my friends.
I love this machine. It is huge. More than half as wide as an Accord sedan. And heavy ! It has enough storage space for a 2-week vacation for two persons, comfortably. I just needed this sort of utility for my kind of travel. Being able to carry essentials and not worry about tying bags with bungee cords. Two glove boxes. A dashboard like a car. Two tripmeters !!!
I had my plates ready since last week. Put them on and took it for a spin, stopping at the gas station first to pump up the tires. After my v-twin honda cruiser, this felt smooth, silent and devilishly powerful. I am loving it.
Added some accessories (farkles) today itself. Rear tip over bars, fork brace and Murph grips. A few others remain for the coming days. New tires are due too.
Time to begin the real trips…
Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/jdutta78/connie
November 15th, 2005 at 11:41 pm
Congrts dear bro. Short journey from a Bull > Shadow > Connie. My best wishes
November 15th, 2005 at 11:56 pm
Great machine Joy. Thump along and ride safe !
November 15th, 2005 at 11:57 pm
Congrats! Enjoy the ride and wishing you many long, safe trips.
Matt
November 16th, 2005 at 12:03 am
wowa… congratz da. just ride it now. come down this way if it gets too snowyy up there:-)). anything concrete on the coast to coast plan yet?..let me know when u do.
i will get a v-rod one day and tour with u on that. till then the crotchrocket rocks:-))))))
November 16th, 2005 at 12:43 am
have fun …as you blip the throttle …ride safe ….all the best on your new Acquisition …and wishing that you have an opportunity for many more upgrades like this……!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 16th, 2005 at 1:01 am
You riding with da big boys (and girls!) now! Can’t wait to go riding with you when you come up to New Hampshire!
Sue
November 16th, 2005 at 1:19 am
Hey Joy!!
Ami Khub Sukhi jonne tumi (I gues that means I am very happy for You)
Now I say, the WEST is waiting for the CIVILIZED BEAST from the East…
Damn Glad for you buddy…
See you and ur bike in CALI !!
November 16th, 2005 at 1:19 am
All the best man, you finally have the tourer you always wanted, hope you manage to clock lot of miles on it next season.
November 16th, 2005 at 2:27 am
Superb… Congrats Joy…
November 16th, 2005 at 2:32 am
Good going, Joy. Ride safe.
November 16th, 2005 at 3:01 am
Absolutely superb…!! Wishing you the very best of rides on this beauty.
Ride Safe,
Subin
November 16th, 2005 at 4:20 am
Hey congrats. Ride safe and have fun.
November 16th, 2005 at 4:48 am
Hi Joy,
A great possession indeed. congratulations and have fun.
November 16th, 2005 at 7:35 am
Congrats on the new sled, bro! You will have to keep me updated on it… How it rides, how much you like it, any drawbacks, quirks, etc. Who knows? Maybe there is a connie in my future!
Bonedaddy
November 16th, 2005 at 8:16 am
Congrats Joyda. good luck and ride safe.
November 16th, 2005 at 11:34 am
Glad you got the Connie, Joy.
Must seem sort of weird riding a bike so big after the Enfields and the Honda, but that’s what makes riding work for all of us. My wife would like a Goldwing but I can’t see riding something damn near as big as a Honda Civic (convertible).
Ride safe, friend, and enjoy the fruits of finishing the education. Time to make some bucks and enjoy things a bit. Wish college profs made as much $$$ as I’m sure you’re making now!
November 18th, 2005 at 3:27 am
Hey Joyda, Thats an awesome touring machine. Finally, you found something more suitable. I wouldn’t be surprised if you start talking in terms of APS than KPH!
APS = (rush of) Adrenaline per second.
Ride safe and have a blast!
Kartz
November 18th, 2005 at 6:12 pm
Congrats dude….
November 21st, 2005 at 4:52 pm
Excellent!
I was totally amazed you BOUGHT the Connie considering 6 months ago you didn’t wanna talk about anything that didn’t say “Honda” on it. I predict you will enjoy this bike for years to come.
I’m SO jealous…
-OnePoet