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Post by Dragon Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:20 pm

The college broke kid we got (24yo, 6'4" 180 lbs ) has been suffering along on his little 500 Vulcan for 4 years as a commuter ride to save him some gas money. But he has been busting his A** at school, extra credit classes and working hard to support himself so as not to be a burden on us as much as possible. When we got in a serious money hurt a little while back, he didn't blink at sending most of his college grant money to help us along till we got back on our feet and I know he went quite a bit short for himself in doing so, selflessly.

Well...now that we are up and running again, I been scheming on some serious payback all quiet like. Cool

We have to go up there next week to do some final work to finish getting her house ready for market and I went and picked up a little surprise for his A** tonight. Will be trailering it up there when we go, pull it off about a half block away from his house and ride it up to his front door.

2007 Honda 750 Shadow
Gloss black with factory red pinstripe flames
Stage 2 K&N intake, jet kit and Cobra bologna cut shotgun pipes
4" extended forks
Spiked fork caps and tank dash bolts
Fork Bag w/embossed eagle and flat studs
Saddle bags w/embossed eagle and flat studs
Sissybar backrest and rack
Brand new rear tire
6500 miles
Fully serviced a 1000 miles ago
4" extended forward control kit (with an additional 6" extended kit that he can bolt on once he gets used to the forwards )
Lowering kit
Windshield
Kuryakyn grips
"Live to Ride" chrome intake cover, side covers,
Chrome eagle master cylinder cover and license plate holder
Showroom clean, not a scratch.

NADA: around $5400.

I paid 4K.  Cool

Did need a front tire, which I got from Hall's Motorsports over near Spanish Fort for right at a hundred. And FYI, right now they are discounting ALL tires they are carrying. BIGTIME thanks to Hayweed for helping me by getting it installed, plus some much needed work on my truck so I can safely deliver it next week. Very Happy

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Post by Mrbadlands Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:11 am

That is a very nice bike!!

I am sure he will be surprised!!!!
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Post by hayweed Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:11 am

Very nice dragon. And glad I could help out.
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Post by 01YZF6 Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:28 am

you got a killer deal on that.... easily 2k in upgrades alone !

awesome gift to give a 24 yo !

I like the fact it has an alarm too !
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Post by joeyputt Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:14 pm

Brother Dragon that is a very nice motorcycle! He is going to be very happy!

One of my good friends has one and it is very reliable and gets great gas mileage!
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Post by Dragon Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:21 am

Thanks everyone. Smile

Years ago I rode nothing but Hondas. They are nearly bulletproof. Smile
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Post by keystiger Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:32 pm

Very, very cool Dragon....really, very cool. Very Happy
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Post by rglgatortail Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:21 pm

I wonder if you would post pictures of the suprise? That is a rather pretty bike and definately a good deal. Congrats.
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Post by Dragon Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:54 pm

As edera is quite the photog, I hereby promise to do such that. Very Happy


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Post by ZombieNNN Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:09 pm

Very nice bike, the red pinstripes pops out of the pictures.
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Post by Phantom Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:26 pm

Sweet deal there... looking forward to hearing about his reaction.
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Post by Hondarat Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:15 am

That is awesome man! Will you be my dad?
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Post by Dragon Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:13 am

Hehehehe. Yeah I been gettin a lot of suggestions to open an orphanage for wayward kids these days.... Very Happy
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Post by Hondarat Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:27 pm

So how does your boy like his new toy?
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Post by Dragon Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:31 pm

Will post up some pics soon. Just got back in from this weekend/last weeks run to do business in Ohio. Between the truck and the bike, I got around 4000 miles in the past week, I'm whupped. Wink
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Post by Dragon Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:15 pm

(From edera )

UPDATE

We delivered the bike to my son on June 13. Along with his new helmet I bought him for his Birthday.

after being caught totally speechless, (Dragon just pulled up to the house and asked him if he wanted to trade.)

He helped unload the bike
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Took the bike up the street and then back down

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Then Father and Son had to have a shot together.

All in all I think he had a great day.
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Post by hayweed Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:36 am

Sweet. Looks like he will enjoy it for years.
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Post by 01YZF6 Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:11 am

awesome ! glad he likes it ! (who wouldnt?)
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Post by Guest Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:54 am

"Looks like a hell of a bike Dragon"

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Post by Hondarat Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:09 am

That's awesome.
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Post by rglgatortail Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:44 pm

I agree very awesome. Congrats to the new owner of that nice lookin ride and congrats to the dad for finding that bike to present to the new owner. I see a lot of miles to come for that bike, a lot of happy and enjoyable miles.
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