Hey Mike, Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you weren't hurt! I take it your bike was as you kind of say your in the market now. That's too bad as it was a great lookin' Vulcan! I live down by Kalamazoo in southwest Michigan. It's truly confusing - Gaylord is in Otsego County, but the City and Township of Otsego are down here in Allegan County. But, regardless - it's cold and snowy today - about 16 degrees. We have about two feet of snow on the ground. The bike show was great as always. Sorry, but I already pulled the picks. This board has been really dead lately. On a good note, however, I am taking delivery on my new Ninja today. We've been waiting on the trucker as he broke down due to the cold. He should be here later today. I am hearing forecasts of 40's for next week, but I don't think I'll be able to get it out. I'm sure it will be a sloppy mess around here for a few weeks as it starts to thaw out. Take care and ride safe, Matt

We bought a Nija 650r! Trying to not to break our budget, I've been watching e-bay for a use 2006 model. I became somewhat intrigued by some of the salvage bikes I've seen on there and in doing general searches of the net. Well, long story short, I stumbled on a 2007 in Califoria that has about $200 worth of damage to one of the plastic side pieces and a very small dimple (size of a dime and less that 1/16") in the side frame where a slider bracket twisted against it. The owner evidently side-swiped a car and it caught on the slider which was offset from the frame on a bracket (a weak method of attachment). So the insurance company totalled the bike for the small dimple in the frame. The purchase is being made from a Kawi dealer who races this model, has ridden it and certifies that the frame is still straight and true. The bike still has factory warranty till the end of September! So, I'm anxious to get it and for warmer weather to get here. Some bikes I would really be hesitant to buy, especially those involved in any kind of front end crash that affected the fork and quite possible the frame by tweaking the neck of the frame. I'll post a pic when I get it - probably two weeks or so. It is the same color as the blue one with the trunk in my bike show album - but this will not have a trunk. Matt

Thanks, Angel! Yeah, it's been a remarkable ride. You've done fantastic yourself! I hadn't looked at your profile in quite a while and you've done great, too! I like your new avitar - the pony tails are cute . . . Well, I don't know about you, but I'm ready for spring already to get the bike back out. We're planning on going to some bike shows this winter in Chicago - but that doesn't really compare to getting back in the saddle! Take care, Merry Christmas and I hope 2007 is a great year for you! Matt

Hey Hey!! Merry Christmas! I know I been absent for long time.. sometimes we just get caught up in the whirlwind of life.. Riding season is done for the Pac NW crew... But if there ever is a DRY day.. I am on it!! Wishing you all the best of Holiday!

Seems like everyone fell off the earth, there must be some people that are still riding! Iknow its the holiday season but still !!!! I know that those people in the NW are of our country are dreaming of more chrome and whether their snow blower will work. Sorry,went riding yesterday a cool 60s and sunny nut the sun you your face feels great you Remember??????? LOL Well just thought Id wish all the Motorcycle people a merry and happy, healthy new year.