Pensacola area riders

[etingelefunts]

Originally Posted by Madhouse

Somebody getting a new bike excites me too!

Congratulations!!

Speaking of exciting...
Look who's one post away from 2,500 !!!
Wayyyyy too much free time.
(OK admitting I'm just jealous)

[Woods Rider]

Originally Posted by etingelefunts

When cringing at the price, I reflect and hypothesise on what may have been spent on a lesser bike to rival this which one aspires to obtain, and spend that up front as if it were monopoly money. Then when the thrill hits, I envision patting myself on the back.
Until the thrill, I can't fathom the merit either, so my check book won't be balanced until after the bike has been ridden a time or two.
Betting your young self rides an aged ktm better than my aged self can ride my new one... so my grin costs more perhaps... but I'm still grinning dammit

Just like the old Miller High Life commercials said, you only live once! Go for all the gusto you can grab! (Or something like that).

That's why I raced the 24 hour at Perry Mtn, why I rode the BRP in 2011 and the TET with Barney last year and why I'm doing BAJA in June! Enjoy your hard earned pleasures and the abundance we are blessed with...I say

[papa wheelie]

Originally Posted by MadMax400

Welcome to the club. I am glad you can do it, cause I just can't fathom dropping 8gs on a dirt bike.
More power to you. Can't wait to see it!
Think I might be riding the oldest ktm of the par gang.

Joy stealer. Ya I know noobs gone wild.

[papa wheelie]

Originally Posted by Vico1

Priority, Perspective, Pocket book.
Remember it’s not how may breaths you take – it’s how many moments take your breath away.
My 8K 5hunny takes my breath away all the time and I love it. Well worth the cash. But that’s just me!

I like this vico1 guy!!!

[Rob Dirt]

Originally Posted by MadMax400

Welcome to the club
Think I might be riding the oldest ktm of the par gang.

Not that I'm part of "the gang", but I ride a 2003.

[papa wheelie]

Originally Posted by Rob Dirt

Not that I'm part of "the gang", but I ride a 2003.

Nor am I. I ride a 75 Hodaka Road Toad.

[etingelefunts]

Originally Posted by papa wheelie

Nor am I. I ride a 75 Hodaka Road Toad.

I think Madhouse had something similar once upon a time. Sounds like a cool bike.
Edit:
Correction.
His was a Super Wombat Combat. What ever the heck that is.

[etingelefunts]

Originally Posted by Woods Rider

.....
That's why I raced the 24 hour at Perry Mtn, why I rode the BRP in 2011 and the TET with Barney last year and why I'm doing BAJA in June! Enjoy your hard earned pleasures and the abundance we are blessed with...I say

Errrr. Got some catching up to do. Haven't even sat on mine yet.
Baja is in my very near future though, but June is too soon. Drats!
Enjoy and report sir!

Shipping update;
Tennessee based dealer stated early this AM that the bike failed to ship yesterday, due to an outstanding recall service that had not been performed on the bike. Said the parts were overnighted and expected on the bike today, in time (fingers crossed) to ship sometime after 4PM.
Might not make it here by Friday.
CRAP!

[Madhouse]

Originally Posted by etingelefunts

I think Madhouse had something similar once upon a time. Sounds like a cool bike.
Edit:
Correction.
His was a Super Wombat Combat. What ever the heck that is.

Anticipation is hard to endure.

Regarding the Hodakas, had all three of the 125cc series.
The Wombat,(lights/blinkers/carry rack) the Combat Wombat (play bike that I raced and got a bunch of 2nd place trophys locally in the amature class, and a Super Combat (their pityfull racer, expansion chamber, reed valve, slightly better suspension) that was given to me by a neighbor. It was in really good shape and ended up giving it to a friend's sons who quickly trashed it.
Hodakas had some weird names. Road Toad, Dirt Squirt, Thunderdog,,,,,more that I can't recall at this time.

[Vico1]

Originally Posted by Madhouse

Anticipation is hard to endure.

Yea even Im disappointed and it aint my bike....

[Vico1]

If anybody needs specific directions PM me.


Anyone riding this weekend?

[MadMax400]

Originally Posted by Vico1

If anybody needs specific directions PM me.


Anyone riding this weekend?

Nope, This is my honey do weekend.
Next weekend for sure.. Gota HS to get ready for in April...

[Vico1]

We have had a lot of new folks sign on PAR lately and I want to be sure you are not put off buy all the fastburn stuff that floats out...

PAR is more than that!

What about a n00b introduction/meet/greet have fun in Blackwater this weekend.

Mostly dirt road, at EASY pace with pics at watercrossing etc. Visit the lakes, lunch at Mickeys.

I am open either day and any time. Weather should be great.

Open to ALL... nows your chance to join in...

pappa wheelie - bring the Road Toad out!

[Hatch]

Jenkem baron and I will be out and about saturday on the klr/drz.. if something goes down we'll try an join up.

[skid=mark]

ummm tractor alert. Tractor alert...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGkd2QU0OY8

Then back to your regularly scheduled programming.