It was an optimistic and a sad moment.
The weather has been poor, certainly not riding weather. My new bike is still sitting at the dealership, safe, sound and warm. The older bike it replaces is still sitting here in my garage waiting for a new owner … somewhere out there wondering where they can find a nice used motorcycle.
I needed new photos of the Shadow, photos I can share with others who are interested in a reliable steed. I love this bike. It is bullet proof, and a joy to ride. But, I have already decided to replace it with a V-Strom 650, which will accommodate the type of riding I really want to do: long-distance adventure. And, before you say “why don’t you keep both?’ One can only ride one bike at a time, and I’m one of those riders who only wants one bike at a time. So my ride has to be a do-all bike. That’s why I bought the Suzuki V-Strom DL650.
Dragging out the hose, filling up the bucket with soapy water, I washed the Shadow, and then gave it a blow-dry with the air compressor. Wiped it down and applied a little Turtle Wax to give it just that little shine it needs. It’s like a beautiful woman that doesn’t need much make up, natural beauty.
More photos are available here.–DBrent
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