Woohoo, sexy Ecksy is back! Just about two years and a month later, my previous motorcycle is back in my possession.
I’ve now wanted something smaller for a while, since I no longer have much desire to take longer trips, and the FJ's spaceship-wide handlebar is a bit unwieldy for filtering. Buying back my old XSR from one of my closest friends was the perfect solution, since I know the bike's history so well.
When we did the deal this weekend, the bike was basically the same as when I sold it to him, with a few minor changes:
- actual professionals finished the turn signal install, so my electrical hazard wiring is no longer a problem
- he took the Akra sticker off the can
- he took the ★69 Nicky Hayden sticker off the tank
- he couldn’t find the original tank bolts that he replaced with longer ones for his tank bag, so the spacers are still on there
- the bike now has 8,500 miles from 3,600
- the rear tire is balder than Jeff Bezos’ head
My plans for the future will come in another post, but in the meantime I can share pics from the tiny bit of wrenchin’ I did yesterday!
My friend wanted one last hug:
I don’t plan on using a top case with this bike, but I do currently like the rack itself, so I removed the top case mount plate:
[in Bo Burnham’s voice] Jeffrey Bezos: