Welcoming The New Guy
Well, its been 10 years in the planning.. making.. whatever since I've wanted a motorcycle. Of course back in the beginning its always been a crotch rocket; a Gixxer, R6, Kawi, whatevs.. but at my ripe age of 31, I'm happy to just cruise around.
Picked it up for $2k with 3966 miles. Since it was such a good deal, I ended up buying it before I took my Basic Riders Course, which was only a couple days away. Luckily the seller lived literally two blocks from my uncle. Bought it in the AM, rode it to said uncles house, dumped it in the garage and came back around 12am to get it. It was an interesting experience teaching yourself how to ride, but luckily I got it home in one piece and only stalled once--in a turn.. haha.
She may not look like much, but if you know me, nothing stays stock for long. I am already massing parts for it for next summer. This summer I'm just gonna ride it, get to know the bike, and enjoy it. Next summer? Bobber time. I know those aren't Hondas, but thats the look I'm going for anyway.
Stay tuned.. I'll be documenting my modifications soon!
there are tons of cool things you can do with a vlx, man. i'll be interested to see what you do next year.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, a VLX. Got one too and love it, a 2001. I've got a few mods on mine. Cobra drag pipes that are wrapped, 16" apes, painted tank black, took off the back seat and front fender, Zombie foot pegs and a mustache bar for propping my feet up on the highway. Recently bout a panhead/knucklehead style seat, just need to figure out how to mount it. The pegs for the springs on the new seat are actually wider than the frame is in that spot. And will probably put a new rear fender on it so I can push the seat back some.
ReplyDeleteHere's a pic of mine as it is now.
http://unclejerry.net/2011/01/08/bike-as-of-now/