I always wondered what the two greatest political minds of the first half of the century would say if they had a meeting.
Willie for me that wound is still unhealed. I find no humor in this or what he did back then.
Severe lack of leadership and morals. Not a dem or repub issue as both parties have been guilty of it I just cannot accept that kind of behavior from 'leaders'.
Willie for me that wound is still unhealed. I find no humor in this or what he did back then.
Severe lack of leadership and morals. Not a dem or repub issue as both parties have been guilty of it I just cannot accept that kind of behavior from 'leaders'.
By that time (you getting to congress) you guys will have turned me into a gun toting survivalist patriot. So I will be living in the woods and won't know anything about it. Frankly though, nobody is going to vote for a guy who traded a Busa for a ZX-14!When I get to Congress, I'm going to propose a 28th amendment to the Constitution.
"It shall be unlawful to take cheap shots at St. Ronnie."
Just for you, Willie. Yeah, I know it doesn't fit the mold for an amendment, but this one needs to go straight to the top!
By that time (you getting to congress) you guys will have turned me into a gun toting survivalist patriot. So I will be living in the woods and won't know anything about it. Frankly though, nobody is going to vote for a guy who traded a Busa for a ZX-14!
You certainly don't have to live out in the woods to be a gun toting survivalist, but I'm glad you're setting goals!
Nobody ever asks why I traded. I think everyone assumes it was some sort of betrayal against the Busa, but far from it in my opinion.
Nobody ever asks why I traded. I think everyone assumes it was some sort of betrayal against the Busa, but far from it in my opinion.
So I was wondering why did you trade down to a ZX-14?
We all assume it was for a little more performance. Haven't heard anyone hatin on ya, just having fun with you.
I believe it was UP to a 14R, but let's not get bogged down in the details...
The truth is my Busa was having mechanical issues. The last couple of oil changes I did on it, the oil came out glistening with bearing material. About the same time that started happening, one of my friends bought a new ZX-14R. I got to ride it some, and could quickly tell that while its purpose was very similar to the Busa's, it did everything just a little better. It was a little stronger, a little smoother, a little more comfortable, a little more stable... The one huge difference was in the brakes. Kawi knows brakes.
Anyway...
A couple of months later, I went to the dealership with another friend to look around at a few things. He was interested in a Moto Guzzi Stelvio at the time, and took one for a test ride. While he was gone, I talked with the salesman about the problem with my Busa. As a last minute thought, I had brought the Busa with us in case I decided to get it evaluated for a trade. We were going up there anyway, and were already taking the trailer in case my friend bought a Stelvio, so what the heck. Anyway, one thing lead to another, and I ended making a great deal for the new 14R in spite of my engine problem. They were aware of it, and I like to think they handled it honorably. I had bought a used bike and done other business there before, and they always seemed like honest people.
My Busa was destined not to be one of these 100,000 mile machines without major engine work. I thought I'd pass on that, but I couldn't see spending basically the same amount of money on another Busa, when I had ridden the 14R and knew I preferred it.
Anyway, that's how that happened. Now if Suzuki can beat this one, we might be talking again...
So you had to trade up because of a lil sheen in your oil?
Pretty much, yes.
Oh Lordy, some folks make the most lame excuses to justify going to the dark side (Trader)!
Sheen on the oil? uke:
That's the slippery sh itz that makes the rod bearing last 100,000 miles! :duh:
I believe it was UP to a 14R, but let's not get bogged down in the details...
The truth is my Busa was having mechanical issues. The last couple of oil changes I did on it, the oil came out glistening with bearing material. About the same time that started happening, one of my friends bought a new ZX-14R. I got to ride it some, and could quickly tell that while its purpose was very similar to the Busa's, it did everything just a little better. It was a little stronger, a little smoother, a little more comfortable, a little more stable... The one huge difference was in the brakes. Kawi knows brakes.
Anyway...
A couple of months later, I went to the dealership with another friend to look around at a few things. He was interested in a Moto Guzzi Stelvio at the time, and took one for a test ride. While he was gone, I talked with the salesman about the problem with my Busa. As a last minute thought, I had brought the Busa with us in case I decided to get it evaluated for a trade. We were going up there anyway, and were already taking the trailer in case my friend bought a Stelvio, so what the heck. Anyway, one thing lead to another, and I ended making a great deal for the new 14R in spite of my engine problem. They were aware of it, and I like to think they handled it honorably. I had bought a used bike and done other business there before, and they always seemed like honest people.
My Busa was destined not to be one of these 100,000 mile machines without major engine work. I thought I'd pass on that, but I couldn't see spending basically the same amount of money on another Busa, when I had ridden the 14R and knew I preferred it.
Anyway, that's how that happened. Now if Suzuki can beat this one, we might be talking again...