"Goodbye everybody, I've got to go...

Chuckracer · 07-31-2012, 06:22 PM

...time to leave it all behind and face the truth".

-Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody

I sold my Adventure tonight.

I want to Thank You for all the help over the years...without this forum, I really don't see how you could own one of these bikes!

I'll be around here somewhere...

etingelefunts · 07-31-2012, 06:34 PM

I've seen you around, and will miss your posts... but not as bad as you'll miss that bike I bet. I hope it was sold freely, rather than necessity or by virtue of dire straights.

nomad guy · 07-31-2012, 07:33 PM

Congratulations on the sale ( i Guess

), finally. Someone got a great deal on that bike. What is going to replace the 950?
in the army they say: "once a paratrooper- always a paratrooper" i feel it's a bit like that with the lc8's
And Don't be a stranger

Alblue · 07-31-2012, 07:33 PM

Chuck,
Hate to see someone with your knowledge and experience on the Big Bikes move on....You're great to deal with and learn from. Are we going too see you on a Scrambler???

Later, Al

Chuckracer · 07-31-2012, 07:43 PM

Yeah, I'm thinking a Scrambler, unless I can come across a smoking deal on a Superduke, then I may stay in the fold.

That Adventure will go down in my personal annals as the greatest of them all, and like several before me, I may well be back. I just need a change right now...a different motorcycling direction.

Special shout outs to CPModem, CJRacer, Zuber, Powercell, Navin and several other regular contributors to this forum - ya'll know who you are and who I mean! I really wouldn't know squat without your shared wisdom...Thanks!

Pete156 · 07-31-2012, 08:07 PM

Stay in the fold, Chuck!

Nailhead · 07-31-2012, 09:54 PM

I couldn't sent that throttle tube to a better home, Chuck.

Take care.

slackmeyer · 07-31-2012, 11:00 PM

Adios, I think you'll miss the KTM, I know I would. But change is good too, hopefully you find something that makes you want to get out and ride every day.

DesertSurfer · 07-31-2012, 11:17 PM

If KTM comes out with a 750 twin- light weight version of the Adventure... then you know you'll be back. With the 9xx Adventure, the gravity begins to take over with age. So it's simply a matter of eventual catch and release.

charlie264 · 07-31-2012, 11:30 PM

Chuck, when ya getting the new 990 Dakar?

Boatman · 08-01-2012, 07:04 AM

Really sorry to see this Chuck. Who will a swap PM's with now??

(Anyone out the willing to take bets on how long it will be before Chuck buys the bike back!!)

Slvrtundevl · 08-01-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie264

Chuck, when ya getting the new 990 Dakar?

Sold my 04 KTM go last fall, to head in another direction... after test riding a bunch... ended up back in the saddle with a 04 standard..with all the goodies of course....

They dont make another bike comparable... IMHO...

Somehow we all go back to the Dirty Whore...

Questor · 08-01-2012, 02:33 PM

Mr. Chuckracer.

So sorry to see you go.
Life is about change, and change can be good.
Stop by from time to time, and tell us what it's like "outside".

Cheers.
Q~

Sumi · 08-01-2012, 02:42 PM

:(

EvilClown · 08-01-2012, 03:01 PM

07-31-2012, 06:22 PM	#1
Chuckracer ^OP More Ride, Less Google Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Lowville, NY Oddometer: 5,757	"Goodbye everybody, I've got to go... ...time to leave it all behind and face the truth". -Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody I sold my Adventure tonight. I want to Thank You for all the help over the years...without this forum, I really don't see how you could own one of these bikes! I'll be around here somewhere... __________________ 2003 Kawasaki KLR650 "Reality" 1993 Ducati 900SS "L'evento"

07-31-2012, 06:34 PM	#2
etingelefunts Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Southeastern U.S. Oddometer: 291	I've seen you around, and will miss your posts... but not as bad as you'll miss that bike I bet. I hope it was sold freely, rather than necessity or by virtue of dire straights. __________________ Piloting a bike with its disperate focus awakens clarity, perhaps the wind shews the clutter. Drawn to this place, I am inspired to share my ride, especially watching others' journeys. In a little way gregarious again, marveling at the profound experiences of nearly everyone whom I meet. Its like a whole new clan. Teach me more.

07-31-2012, 07:33 PM	#3
nomad guy nonaffiliated Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Stranded in Berkeley, CA Oddometer: 601	Congratulations on the sale ( i Guess ), finally. Someone got a great deal on that bike. What is going to replace the 950? in the army they say: "once a paratrooper- always a paratrooper" i feel it's a bit like that with the lc8's And Don't be a stranger __________________ Cheers Guy 04 KTM ADV 950S GO!!!!! 09 KTM 690 ENDURO R

07-31-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
Chuckracer ^OP More Ride, Less Google Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Lowville, NY Oddometer: 5,757	Yeah, I'm thinking a Scrambler, unless I can come across a smoking deal on a Superduke, then I may stay in the fold. That Adventure will go down in my personal annals as the greatest of them all, and like several before me, I may well be back. I just need a change right now...a different motorcycling direction. Special shout outs to CPModem, CJRacer, Zuber, Powercell, Navin and several other regular contributors to this forum - ya'll know who you are and who I mean! I really wouldn't know squat without your shared wisdom...Thanks! __________________ 2003 Kawasaki KLR650 "Reality" 1993 Ducati 900SS "L'evento"

07-31-2012, 08:07 PM	#6
Pete156 I love to eat! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Everett,WA Oddometer: 1,438	Stay in the fold, Chuck! __________________ 530 EXCR 950 ADV S 1000 CBR 200 KDX ___________________________________ humans are the stupidest people on earth

07-31-2012, 07:33 PM	#4
Alblue Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Windy City Oddometer: 37	Chuck, Hate to see someone with your knowledge and experience on the Big Bikes move on....You're great to deal with and learn from. Are we going too see you on a Scrambler??? Later, Al

07-31-2012, 09:54 PM	#7
Nailhead Painting by numbers Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Glendo, WY- Pop. 230 Oddometer: 5,387	I couldn't sent that throttle tube to a better home, Chuck. Take care. __________________ -Chris '04 GS Adv- A fond memory '07 990 Adventure- still bonding... How hard can it be? - Jeremy Clarkson

07-31-2012, 11:00 PM	#8
slackmeyer Don't mean sheeit. . Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Berzerkeley, CA Oddometer: 2,545	Adios, I think you'll miss the KTM, I know I would. But change is good too, hopefully you find something that makes you want to get out and ride every day. __________________ Zak ktm old bmw others

07-31-2012, 11:17 PM	#9
DesertSurfer Tail sprayin Joined: Feb 2009 Location: City of the Angels Oddometer: 846	You just wait.... If KTM comes out with a 750 twin- light weight version of the Adventure... then you know you'll be back. With the 9xx Adventure, the gravity begins to take over with age. So it's simply a matter of eventual catch and release. __________________ '"This whole memory lapse is gett'in to me. Hopefully I think I'll outgrow it."

07-31-2012, 11:30 PM	#10
charlie264 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Blighty Oddometer: 5,001	Chuck, when ya getting the new 990 Dakar? __________________ Beauty is truth and truth is beauty. Charlie's Side Stand Relocator.

08-01-2012, 07:04 AM	#11
Boatman Ride more, BS less! Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Petersburg, NY and Woodbridge, VA Oddometer: 8,401	Really sorry to see this Chuck. Who will a swap PM's with now?? (Anyone out the willing to take bets on how long it will be before Chuck buys the bike back!!) __________________ 08 KTM 950 SE, 04 KTM 950 ADV, 10 Husaberg FE390, 66 Kawasaki B8S Super 150 Hi/low beam conversions for: Trail Tech, Baja Designs

08-01-2012, 02:33 PM	#13
Questor More Undestructable Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Idaho Falls. ID. USA Oddometer: 3,546	Mr. Chuckracer. So sorry to see you go. Life is about change, and change can be good. Stop by from time to time, and tell us what it's like "outside". Cheers. Q~ __________________ Ride Reports: National Parks Tour 2008 Trans-America Trail 2009 Continental Divide Trail 2009 Alaska 2010 Empty West 2011

08-01-2012, 02:42 PM	#14
Sumi Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Hungary Oddometer: 1,126	:( __________________ 2005.5 950 Adventure

08-01-2012, 03:01 PM	#15
EvilClown Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,430	__________________ These are our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

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