snakebitten said:Limey! Steve!
Yaw know I ain't exaggerating when I say I miss yaw much more than I was missing riding.
Having said that, I woke up about a month ago and finally had an urge to ride a bike. I didn't care which one. Anything that would actually start.
The first 2 I tried (because the keys were already in them) didn't even wake. Dead batteries.
Went and found the keys to Big Beast. Turned it on. It cycled through its sweep.
I'm thinking no way. Hit the starter button and it was a less than enthusiastic initial rpm.
But it lit! I was stunned.
Rode it into work. It was awesome.
Still, didn't want to "manufacture" the desire, because that backfired previously. But after riding several days in a row, I woke to high 30's and rain. The real deal wouldn't even have second thoughts. I cautiously geared up. (had to dig out the inclement riding gear)
It was the best ride so far! Had that yellow tc light blinking its heart out. We bonded again. The S10 is just so perfectly sorted out.
So, I took her into my trusted service guy and he was not believing when I drove up. I explained that I might be ready to pick up where I left off. And since it had been absolutely perfectly reliable and shook off anything and everything I threw at it, I'd like him to give it a complete look-over and make sure she's ready for a second 45k of bashing.
Two intake valves needed adjustment. Valves were beautiful. No carbon. All 5 fluids flushed. Swingarm bushings serviced. Steering head bearings..........
You get the idea.
Anyways, I've not driven the truck since. Soooooooo, I think I'm feeeeling it.
Logged into the forum. Read the stack of very kind wishes from many of you gents.
Steve left a link (from a year ago) to a ride report. It was crazy magnificent.
Do I need say more? ::013::
Lousy timing though, huh? Lol
December?
Life is funny
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SUPER glad to see you back among the gang. There was definitely something missing when you needed some time off. Hope your return means you're doing well and hope that we see you at Romney buddy.