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Offline FJR1300

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My New Bike
« on: January 04, 2014, 05:52:24 PM »
Just picked it up this morning. I took a short ride this afternoon and it was only 35, but the heated grips were awesome. It looks like I'll have a bike to ride to the STOner National this year.

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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2014, 05:53:49 PM »
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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2014, 05:54:11 PM »
An assplate with your name on it. Way to go Marc.  :bigok:
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2014, 05:54:47 PM »
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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2014, 05:55:39 PM »
Good looking bike.  Congrats!

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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2014, 05:57:33 PM »
Congratulations! At 1st glance I thought it was a Triumph... enjoy your new Beemer!
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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2014, 05:58:16 PM »
Nice! Congratulations,  :bigok:

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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2014, 06:05:44 PM »
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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2014, 06:19:32 PM »
Nice ride.  Welcome Beemer brotha!

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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2014, 06:43:15 PM »
Nice. Best of luck.

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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2014, 06:56:15 PM »
Congrats!
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2014, 07:10:21 PM »
Freaking awesome, congrats.  :bigok: :thumbsup:
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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2014, 07:30:59 PM »
The best part was my wife allowing me to give my girlfriend (FB Hottie) the first ride.

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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2014, 07:32:47 PM »
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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2014, 07:35:41 PM »
The best part was my wife allowing me to give my girlfriend (FB Hottie) the first ride.

1 - you've got an odd domestic situation.

2 - you need to update your profile information.

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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2014, 07:36:19 PM »
An assplate with your name on it. Way to go Marc.  :bigok:

I made the deal two days ago on the phone, so it sat on the showroom floor like that until I picked it up today.

Easiest purchase I've ever made. Knew what I wanted. Knew the price I wanted to pay. Knew what I wanted for my trade. Called a couple of dealers until I got what I wanted.

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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2014, 07:38:51 PM »
Awesome ride!











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Re: My New Bike
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2014, 07:39:43 PM »
1 - you've got an odd domestic situation.

Not really my girlfriend, but a female riding buddy. She helped me pick it up and unload it from the trailer. I called the wife and asked if I could take her for a ride and the wife said yes.

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« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2014, 07:52:05 PM »
 :thumbsup:
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« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2014, 07:55:25 PM »
1 - you've got an odd domestic situation.

Not really my girlfriend, but a female riding buddy. She helped me pick it up and unload it from the trailer. I called the wife and asked if I could take her for a ride and the wife said yes.

Yeah...just messing with you a little.

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« Reply #20 on: January 04, 2014, 07:59:32 PM »
Profile looks better.

I really need to become F700 FNA FJR1300.

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« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2014, 08:42:31 PM »
fna...
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« Reply #22 on: January 04, 2014, 10:00:04 PM »
Congrats! Looks great in that color.

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« Reply #23 on: January 04, 2014, 10:05:39 PM »
:chili:  :chili:  Congrats! Looks sweet.

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« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2014, 10:26:38 PM »
Very cool! Congratulations

Checked that model out at the ims today. Nice bike

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« Reply #25 on: January 04, 2014, 11:10:41 PM »
Congrats!  Good times ahead!
Lo and behold, we ride!

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« Reply #26 on: January 04, 2014, 11:17:39 PM »
Great another snobby BMW rider.
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« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2014, 05:52:13 AM »
Congrats Marc.  Welcome to the club!
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« Reply #28 on: January 05, 2014, 06:21:21 AM »
Great choice! Congratulations. 8)
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« Reply #29 on: January 05, 2014, 07:47:01 PM »
Awesomeness!!!!

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« Reply #30 on: January 05, 2014, 07:55:09 PM »
Wooo!!! Looking forward to the ride reports!
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« Reply #31 on: January 05, 2014, 08:17:09 PM »
is it dirty yet?
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« Reply #32 on: January 05, 2014, 09:21:33 PM »
The best part was my wife allowing me to give my girlfriend (FB Hottie) the first ride.

The only way that story gets better is you gave her a ride to your place and they made out.  :o :bigsmile:
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« Reply #33 on: January 05, 2014, 09:22:07 PM »
The best part was my wife allowing me to give my girlfriend (FB Hottie) the first ride.

The only way that story gets better is you gave her a ride to your place and they made out.  :o :bigsmile:
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« Reply #34 on: January 06, 2014, 05:04:27 AM »
The best part was my wife allowing me to give my girlfriend (FB Hottie) the first ride.

The only way that story gets better is you gave her a ride to your place and they made out.  :o :bigsmile:

Absolutely!  :D
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« Reply #35 on: January 06, 2014, 06:21:48 AM »
Nice GS! 

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« Reply #36 on: January 06, 2014, 08:13:23 AM »
very nice!

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« Reply #37 on: January 06, 2014, 11:42:56 AM »
The best part was my wife allowing me to give my girlfriend (FB Hottie) the first ride.

The only way that story gets better is you gave her a ride to your place and they made out.  :o :bigsmile:


Well... here she is the other night cleaning one of her guns. This girl has more motorcycles and guns than me...

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« Reply #38 on: January 06, 2014, 12:25:40 PM »
I'm gonna kill you for putting that picture up there...

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« Reply #39 on: January 06, 2014, 12:30:58 PM »
I'm gonna kill you for putting that picture up there...

I was going to put up a different picture, but I knew you would actually kill me if I did.

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« Reply #40 on: January 06, 2014, 12:50:24 PM »
Just picked it up this morning. I took a short ride this afternoon and it was only 35, but the heated grips were awesome. It looks like I'll have a bike to ride to the STOner National this year.

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Looks dangerous.

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« Reply #41 on: January 06, 2014, 01:11:06 PM »


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Where do you carry the gun?
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« Reply #42 on: January 06, 2014, 01:40:02 PM »

Where do you carry the gun?

Oh... there are lots of places to carry the guns.

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« Reply #43 on: January 06, 2014, 01:45:34 PM »
Okay... speaking of guns... I need everyone's help. Lindsay (FB Hottie) is upset that I posted that specific pic because she thinks you all will think she's crazy for having a bunch of guns and bikes. She also thinks that the pic above is a bad picture of her... but a good one of her dog.

I told her those things would be looked upon as positives by EVERYONE here and that we also did not allow ugly (female) members, so the fact that she's a member is proof that she is hot.

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« Reply #44 on: January 06, 2014, 01:51:50 PM »
never argue with a woman holding a gun....

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« Reply #45 on: January 06, 2014, 02:07:15 PM »
At least that photo drew her out of the woodwork.

As far as the bike....  :shrug:

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« Reply #46 on: January 06, 2014, 02:17:20 PM »
we also did not allow ugly (female) members, so the fact that she's a member is proof that she is hot.

I can confirm that only amazing and awesome hot women are members here.  :lol: :lol:

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« Reply #47 on: January 06, 2014, 02:21:53 PM »
Well... here she is the other night cleaning one of her guns. This girl has more motorcycles and guns than me...

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« Reply #48 on: January 06, 2014, 02:51:48 PM »
I got a new tiger and a new s&w in three months! She's in good company! Congrats on the beemer! It's a beauty
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« Reply #49 on: January 06, 2014, 03:15:11 PM »
Okay... speaking of guns... I need everyone's help. Lindsay (FB Hottie) is upset that I posted that specific pic because she thinks you all will think she's crazy for having a bunch of guns and bikes. She also thinks that the pic above is a bad picture of her... but a good one of her dog.

I told her those things would be looked upon as positives by EVERYONE here and that we also did not allow ugly (female) members, so the fact that she's a member is proof that she is hot.


We need boobs.



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« Reply #50 on: January 06, 2014, 03:17:36 PM »
Okay... speaking of guns... I need everyone's help. Lindsay (FB Hottie) is upset that I posted that specific pic because she thinks you all will think she's crazy for having a bunch of guns and bikes. She also thinks that the pic above is a bad picture of her... but a good one of her dog.

It's to late skipper, your screwed.
The only thing that might help is a picture of her in her favorite mini dress all dolled up ready to paint the town?
 Ok-Ok wait, one more. Post a picture of her in a skin tight see through camo jump suit with her favorite gun ready to hit the range?
Hope this helps. :bigsmile:


Great bike, best of luck with her! :thumbsup:

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« Reply #51 on: January 06, 2014, 03:18:58 PM »
At least that photo drew her out of the woodwork.

As far as the bike....  :shrug:

The only picture I have on me now is this one - I am rebuilding the carbs on the Ducati.  This is the part that matters anyway - the rest of the bike is just fluff...

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« Reply #52 on: January 06, 2014, 03:35:02 PM »
Francine!!!
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« Reply #53 on: January 06, 2014, 03:57:51 PM »
Oh, it looks like we coaxed another response out of her.

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« Reply #54 on: January 06, 2014, 04:14:34 PM »
I got a new tiger and a new s&w in three months! She's in good company! Congrats on the beemer! It's a beauty

Didn't we have a pic of you on-board a vessel? I was going to show her other women who play with BIG guns.

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« Reply #55 on: January 06, 2014, 04:15:53 PM »
we also did not allow ugly (female) members, so the fact that she's a member is proof that she is hot.

I can confirm that only amazing and awesome hot women are members here.  :lol: :lol:

See... I told you the gang here would be cool with that picture.

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« Reply #56 on: January 06, 2014, 04:38:51 PM »
Pictures, bikes, guns, sex......   More is better!  :D
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« Reply #57 on: January 06, 2014, 04:47:19 PM »
I got a new tiger and a new s&w in three months! She's in good company! Congrats on the beemer! It's a beauty

Didn't we have a pic of you on-board a vessel? I was going to show her other women who play with BIG guns.

Yes sir! In member photo thread.
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« Reply #58 on: January 06, 2014, 06:22:49 PM »
Well... here she is the other night cleaning one of her guns. This girl has more motorcycles and guns than me...

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« Reply #59 on: January 06, 2014, 07:30:05 PM »
Me or the dog??  If you're talking to me don't worry, I'll be gentle.  If you're talking to Joe, be afraid...

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« Reply #60 on: January 06, 2014, 07:50:58 PM »

Where do you carry the gun?

Oh... there are lots of places to carry the guns.

Pfft.  Where do you keep your stash? 
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« Reply #61 on: January 06, 2014, 08:02:25 PM »

Where do you carry the gun?

Oh... there are lots of places to carry the guns.

Pfft.  Where do you keep your stash?

In the evidence room. Duh.

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« Reply #62 on: January 06, 2014, 09:36:49 PM »
Congrats on one Sweet bike :drool:

I'll wait till things thaw out back there, But we expect ride reports!
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« Reply #63 on: January 06, 2014, 09:46:47 PM »

Where do you carry the gun?

Oh... there are lots of places to carry the guns.

Pfft.  Where do you keep your stash?

In the evidence room. Duh.

Point, Marc. :lol:
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« Reply #64 on: January 06, 2014, 10:31:11 PM »

Where do you carry the gun?

Oh... there are lots of places to carry the guns.

Pfft.  Where do you keep your stash?


With the gun.
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« Reply #65 on: January 08, 2014, 08:48:26 AM »
Congrats and good luck with the new ride.