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Mnkeeboy · 10-04-2009, 12:36 AM

So I tried to be earth friendly and slash my driving budget by getting the scooter. Loved it, fun to drive. Hauls me and the GF around fine except for one problem. It won't do the interstate. I NEED to be able to get down the highway with show props and costumes etc.

So yesterday I bought an '83 Honda Silverwing GL650 Interstate. I had 2 of over the years and it's a great bike. 47 MPG and only costs $125 a year to insure.

Of course I had to slap $50 worth of Antique Brass Poly Flake and a couple coats of clear lacquer on it. I still have to do some graphic stripes and pin striping but the paint has to cure first.

She was garage kept for 14 years. A mechanic bought it and put new tires, hoses, brakes etc. and then his truck motor blew up. I got the bike for $1000 and he was on the phone with the engine guy before I drove away. Only 34k miles and I'm a happy camper.

It's not the scooter but it's a lot better than an SUV!

10-04-2009, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mnkeeboy Senior Member Gentleman of Opportunity Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 292 My Mood:	The Scooter didn't cut it So I tried to be earth friendly and slash my driving budget by getting the scooter. Loved it, fun to drive. Hauls me and the GF around fine except for one problem. It won't do the interstate. I NEED to be able to get down the highway with show props and costumes etc. So yesterday I bought an '83 Honda Silverwing GL650 Interstate. I had 2 of over the years and it's a great bike. 47 MPG and only costs $125 a year to insure. Of course I had to slap $50 worth of Antique Brass Poly Flake and a couple coats of clear lacquer on it. I still have to do some graphic stripes and pin striping but the paint has to cure first. She was garage kept for 14 years. A mechanic bought it and put new tires, hoses, brakes etc. and then his truck motor blew up. I got the bike for $1000 and he was on the phone with the engine guy before I drove away. Only 34k miles and I'm a happy camper. It's not the scooter but it's a lot better than an SUV! __________________ The Right and Honorable Lord Mnkeeboy, Chief Jester to The King and Plotter of Evil Machiavellian Plots, Puller of Strings, Dastardly Demolisher of Love, Hypnotizer of Truth and Whose True Power Was Hidden by a Position of Seeming Inconsequence, But Characterized by the Blood that Flowed Through The Streets Like Stuff That Flows Through The Streets in Large Amounts. So Sayeth the Trout. XE3 http://www.XE3000.com/ Extreme Entertainment and Unique Shopping.