What The Hell Am I Doing?

Quick281 · 04-24-2008, 11:50 AM

Welcome to my blog for 2008!

My name is Alex and I am a 23 year old kid who is just getting started in the two wheeled world. I figured a blog be a great way to share my experiences with everyone as I venture out into the world of riding.

Having been a big fan of Mustangs since I turned 14, I am not new to the blood, sweat, and tears that are often invested into the passion of one's dearly beloved machine. I still have my 2001 Mustang GT but after a recent wreck I decided that I best let the car rest until I can graduate from college and begin dumping even more hard earned dollars into it.

A few photos to help summarize the last 6 years devoted to it.

No order in particular, but those 3 pictures seem to sum it up pretty well.

I had always talked about getting a motorcycle but never could scrounge up the funds for one. I had been deeply in love with R6s since 2003 when I first saw one up close in that famous deep blue. I would still love an R6, but now that I have fallen for my own 06 Gixxer 600 it would be hard for me to part with it.

This bike practically walked into my life under its own desire with only 3k miles. Having been wrecked by the previous owner, the bike was in need of some simple repairs and wanted to sell it for under 4 grand. After working out an excellent deal on the bike, she was dropped off in my driveway in the nude. She was promptly placed in the garage and patiently await the flurry of parts that would be ordered.

That was sometime in March and as of now she is almost back to 100%!

Allow me to shut up and post pictures.

First Night at home

After putting her clothes back on.

You can see the scratches on the right side of the bike in the above picture. At this point it is important to note that many parts had already been replaced, leaving only the fairing and the exhaust with any evidence of the crash.

By this time many things had already been done.
New bar end
New right side tail piece
New right side rear set
New windshield
New mirrors
I also took the liberty of removing the passenger pegs too. I think the bike looks a shit ton better and it gave me a logical reason to tell campus skanks that I was unable to give them a ride home. Until I was comfortable on the bike, I didn't want anyone else's life in my hands.

04-24-2008, 11:50 AM	#1
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	What The Hell Am I Doing? Welcome to my blog for 2008! My name is Alex and I am a 23 year old kid who is just getting started in the two wheeled world. I figured a blog be a great way to share my experiences with everyone as I venture out into the world of riding. Having been a big fan of Mustangs since I turned 14, I am not new to the blood, sweat, and tears that are often invested into the passion of one's dearly beloved machine. I still have my 2001 Mustang GT but after a recent wreck I decided that I best let the car rest until I can graduate from college and begin dumping even more hard earned dollars into it. A few photos to help summarize the last 6 years devoted to it. No order in particular, but those 3 pictures seem to sum it up pretty well. I had always talked about getting a motorcycle but never could scrounge up the funds for one. I had been deeply in love with R6s since 2003 when I first saw one up close in that famous deep blue. I would still love an R6, but now that I have fallen for my own 06 Gixxer 600 it would be hard for me to part with it. This bike practically walked into my life under its own desire with only 3k miles. Having been wrecked by the previous owner, the bike was in need of some simple repairs and wanted to sell it for under 4 grand. After working out an excellent deal on the bike, she was dropped off in my driveway in the nude. She was promptly placed in the garage and patiently await the flurry of parts that would be ordered. That was sometime in March and as of now she is almost back to 100%! Allow me to shut up and post pictures. First Night at home After putting her clothes back on. You can see the scratches on the right side of the bike in the above picture. At this point it is important to note that many parts had already been replaced, leaving only the fairing and the exhaust with any evidence of the crash. By this time many things had already been done. New bar end New right side tail piece New right side rear set New windshield New mirrors I also took the liberty of removing the passenger pegs too. I think the bike looks a shit ton better and it gave me a logical reason to tell campus skanks that I was unable to give them a ride home. Until I was comfortable on the bike, I didn't want anyone else's life in my hands. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools. Last edited by Quick281; 04-26-2008 at 02:23 PM..