Guest Swifty Posted September 8, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 8, 2013 Today, as the new owner rides away with the Browner, I'm saying goodbye to... - a quarter million km of carefree riding and just as many memories, - a wonderful machine that still has no equal, IMHO, - a summer lifestyle I likely won't carry on with, - a winter hobby that helped to build on my puny mechanical character with its demand for patience, perseverance, and dependency on others, - and all the Venturerider friends that came along side me during this journey......I mean, for the short periods of time I let up on the throttle long enough for you to catch up. A special thank you to Don Nelson for his part in facilitating the social aspect of this hobby over the last 8 years. (He is probably saying "hallelulia", with his fingers crossed!) But who knows, maybe I will pull a "reiny rooster" sometime down the road...or maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted September 8, 2013 Share #2 Posted September 8, 2013 Once a member always a member..........gonna miss ya Swifty..............good luck with whatever you do..........but I do believe we will see you back here sooner or later! Today, as the new owner rides away with the Browner, I'm saying goodbye to... - a quarter million km of carefree riding and just as many memories, - a wonderful machine that still has no equal, IMHO, - a summer lifestyle I likely won't carry on with, - a winter hobby that helped to build on my puny mechanical character with its demand for patience, perseverance, and dependency on others, - and all the Venturerider friends that came along side me during this journey......I mean, for the short periods of time I let up on the throttle long enough for you to catch up. A special thank you to Don Nelson for his part in facilitating the social aspect of this hobby over the last 8 years. (He is probably saying "hallelulia", with his fingers crossed!) But who knows, maybe I will pull a "reiny rooster" sometime down the road...or maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted September 8, 2013 Share #3 Posted September 8, 2013 A sad good bye. I hope you stay on the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReinyRooster Posted September 8, 2013 Share #4 Posted September 8, 2013 Swifty...it is sad to say goodbye to an old faithful friend that has given you many fond memories....but perhaps in the near future you will find a new friend...and RSV friend, much like I did! You wont be without for too long....that itch is one that must be scratched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted September 8, 2013 Share #5 Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) IMHO.......... I suggest you consider owning a 1998 or newer Honda Shadow 750 of some sort - ACE, Spirit, Aero, etc. I had one for a time this summer, alongside my '88VR, and found the Shadow to be very handy for a quick and dirty jaunt just around the area, and for some errand duty. Never would use the VR for that local short stuff, but then never would consider the Shadow for an all day 500 mile 'venture'. Really liked the Shadow for simplicity, low speed manners, easy handling, fast starts, and quick enough for traffic duty, and even stable at highway speeds. Having a low, easy to mount Shadow would enable you to just 'grab and go' for a short stimulus. And, you can bust your knuckles changing the oil and filter (very easy) to maintain your mechanical skills. Sold the Shadow for more than I paid simply because I could, and besides....really needed the floor space... but now miss the 750 and kinda wish I had it back Just IMHO.... -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA Edited September 8, 2013 by Peder_y2k spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 8, 2013 Share #6 Posted September 8, 2013 David, you will always be a part of the family here!! I hope you told the new owner about us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 8, 2013 Share #7 Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) David, you will always be a part of the family here!! I hope you told the new owner about us... Not 100% sure... but is that Evan riding away with it? Yes.... it is ! See pic in : http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showpost.php?p=769219&postcount=1 Evan... you starting a collection ? You should have stopped by when you were in Kitchener Edited September 8, 2013 by XV1100SE confirmed - it is Evan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 8, 2013 Share #8 Posted September 8, 2013 Ya know, I thought that too!! Same jacket, different helmet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted September 8, 2013 Share #9 Posted September 8, 2013 Evan... you starting a collection ? You should have stopped by when you were in Kitchener Would have liked to stop by Don but we were committed to get to my daughter's place in Guelph for lunch and a visit with the grandkids. My problem now is to decide which bike to run and what to do with the other one. I sure like my 88 which is why I bought another (Swifty's) 1st gen, but insurance here in Ontario is too expensive to put on both bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86er Posted September 9, 2013 Share #10 Posted September 9, 2013 Today, as the new owner rides away with the Browner, I'm saying goodbye to... - and all the Venturerider friends that came along side me during this journey......I mean, for the short periods of time I let up on the throttle long enough for you to catch up. But who knows, maybe I will pull a "reiny rooster" sometime down the road...or maybe not. Gonna miss you buddy! Whatever you get into next, and I know it will have to be fast, I hope you'll head back down south for some "real" biscuits-and-gravy! Sincerely, The Real Fast Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 9, 2013 Share #11 Posted September 9, 2013 Swifty we know where you live..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted September 11, 2013 Share #12 Posted September 11, 2013 Sincerely, The Real Fast Guy What are you saying your faster than Swifty Well Dave hope you get another soon. See you around. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted September 11, 2013 Share #13 Posted September 11, 2013 I think someone missed the fine print when they signed up here. There is no leaving, nope not at all. Once we get ya you can't leave us. Hope you stick around no matter what you ride. Heck Jeff bought the wing and we stayed. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted September 11, 2013 Share #14 Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) I think someone missed the fine print when they signed up here. There is no leaving, nope not at all. Once we get ya you can't leave us. Hope you stick around no matter what you ride. Heck Jeff bought the wing and we stayed. Margaret Yeh and because of that we still gotta put up with Mini :rotfl: Uhhh Marcarl or was it Freebird made me say that .......:backinmyday:yeh that's what it was. In any case your not so far away so stay in touch buddy. Edited September 11, 2013 by saddlebum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 11, 2013 Share #15 Posted September 11, 2013 You mean if I start selling off 1st Gens........ I'd have to go hang out with Swifty?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted September 11, 2013 Share #16 Posted September 11, 2013 Yeh and because of that we still gotta put up with Mini :rotfl: Uhhh Marcarl or was it free bird made me say that .......:backinmyday:yeh that's what it was. In any case your not so far away so stay in touch buddy. Yeah I'm sure they made you say that. I'll see you at next years MD mister.:crackup::crackup: Dan you'll never sell your first gens so don't talk such nonsense or we'll have to have you checked out. You know make sure there isn't anything wrong with you, other then normal. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted September 11, 2013 Share #17 Posted September 11, 2013 Swifty, I think I caught you a couple times and you didn't let off the throttle... Enjoyed the miles (and conversations), we shared every time our roads crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86er Posted September 11, 2013 Share #18 Posted September 11, 2013 What are you saying your faster than Swifty Well Dave hope you get another soon. See you around. Brad All I can say Brad, I was usually looking at Swifty in my mirror; But it was rarely easy to keep him there!!! Swifty, I think I caught you a couple times and you didn't let off the throttle... Enjoyed the miles (and conversations), we shared every time our roads crossed. I don't know, Eck, it sure looks like the brownie was in front in those pictures....even though you were stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 11, 2013 Share #19 Posted September 11, 2013 Hope to see you around Dave, had some great times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted September 12, 2013 Share #20 Posted September 12, 2013 Todd - Maybe he told me a diffferent story Eck - Nice PIctures and seem like they go back a few years. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted September 12, 2013 Share #21 Posted September 12, 2013 WHAT YOUR LEAVING! Now who's going to bring up those subtle P conversations? Used to wake up the masses and the bird.:rotfl: You can checkout but never leave completely. Goldwing, BMW,Victory time or is it three wheels? If you decide to stay you'll have to change you name to WAS SWIFTY.:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted September 12, 2013 Share #22 Posted September 12, 2013 Dave I wish you an enjoyable Fall and Winter, tantalizing about a new/used purchase next Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted September 13, 2013 Share #23 Posted September 13, 2013 dave, you just can't leave. who will i follow for riding lessons in the twisties? tell me your going to get a wing. your to young to just hang it up. i will miss your intellect. darn swifty please don't go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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