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Bringing her back home.
Yesterday Oleg and I borrowed our friend Dmitry’s truck and drove up north to Sumas to pick up the SV. It was sitting in the gas station I had left it in. We loaded it up quickly, secured it and took off, making only a short break at McDonald’s for some roadtrip food. It was a long 5+ hour journey and I am so grateful to him for driving the whole way. I will be happy if I never see Sumas or that stretch of I-5 or Hwy 9 for a very long time.
I haven’t looked at the SV since we parked it. I simply do not have the mental space to deal with it or fix it now. It will have to wait until I return in September.
On the way, Oleg and I talked about various things, the one main thing that stuck in my mind was trying my hand at racing either vintage bikes or supermoto, the latter being something that a lot of guys are gravitating towards these days seeing as the trackdays are a lot cheaper ($40/day) and the speeds are slower and hence a bit safer than sportbike trackdays/racing. This has always been at the back of my mind for a little while, although I don’t really know if I have the mechanical know-how, money or support system to get into racing. I’ll see.
I took this as a sign that in spite of the last few entries, maybe my enthusiasm for riding hasn’t waned and my hating the riding in BC was more of a glitch than a sign that my motorcycling days have come to an end.
I am beginning to look forward to being in Europe next week.
YAY!!! Glad to hear it was just a glitch. :)
:)
Glad you’re back and not giving up! Have fun in Europe, I look forward to reading about your next adventure!
Thank you, Meko! Can’t wait to be gone next week.
what bike will you be riding in Europe?
@Marty: I’m renting a 2005 F650CS from a rider in Ljubljana.
ooh scarver, not a bad looking bike. And that belt drive will be nice, whenever you’d normally be worrying about oiling the chain, you can watch the sunset instead :]
Have an awesome time in Europe!
As for the racing, the mechanical know-how will come to you, just as easily as things come to you at work.
@Jesse: Yes, thank heavens for no chain lubing or adjusting!
As I said before – take a deep breath right now, Europe’s gonna take it away in a moment. :)
Hope everything’s going according to plan! (I guess that’s not the way you say it in English, but I’m too tired right now…)
Cheers from over here,
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@Tobi: Thank you! Can’t hardly wait. :) In 2-3 weeks time, we’ll be talking face to face! :)
Should I be afraid now…? :)
:) SM SM SM!
All you need is a CRF150R with 17″ rims and a truck / car that can get it to and from the track.