Back on two wheels

**jonathan180iq** · 03-14-2011, 03:48 PM

I'm a couple of days and a persuasive speech away from being back on two wheels.

We found out we are 9 weeks pregnant about 3 weeks ago. For those in the know, I've been driving a '91 Geo Metro Convertible for a while and in order to be able to do anything with my family, which now includes a wife a 3 year old a mother-in-law and a soon-to-be new born, I'm going to need more than 2 seats to be able to do anything at all.

So, while in pursuit of a mini-van (I don't need your comments

) I'm selling my Metro.

Long story short, I found a guy in Chattanooga willing to trade me his Kawasaki Eliminator 125 plus $400 for my little convertible.

I'll be able to ride back and forth to work during the week to save gas and if there is any need to all pile into a vehicle for road trips, we'll have it.

Woot!

alanmcorcoran · 03-14-2011, 03:59 PM

Welcome back (to riding) Jonathan...

JWR · 03-14-2011, 04:21 PM

Congratulations all around.

Those are good bikes and comfortable too.

**jonathan180iq** · 03-14-2011, 04:36 PM

I almost bought one just before I bought the GZ way back when...

I remember it feeling little. But that was more an issue with the seat height than anything else.
For around town riding with gas mileage in mind, I don't think anything can beat it.

It's going to be hard giving up the Geo since it gets 40 mpg. But the Kawi, with supposedly 90 mpg a possibility, will be a nice trade off.

blaine · 03-14-2011, 04:58 PM

Congratulations.Nice to see you back on two wheels. :2tup: :cool:

mrlmd1 · 03-14-2011, 05:16 PM

Nice clean looking bike and it's a motorcycle, not another scooter.
What year is that?
Now you have to rebuy all the gear you sold?

**jonathan180iq** · 03-14-2011, 05:50 PM

The bike is a 2006.

I still have a helmet and a leather jacket. Although I may pick up a mesh riding jacket to go with it.

I don't think I'll need to do much haggling with the wife. Since she gets to keep her Jeep Liberty and I'm taking on the van, I think I have some bargaining power.

May even be able to talk her into paying for part of the van...

mrlmd1 · 03-14-2011, 08:25 PM

At least for the part her mother sits in. :poke2: :roll:

Water Warrior 2 · 03-14-2011, 10:01 PM

Looking forward to a ride report about the Eliminator. Looks like a comfy runabout bike.

burkbuilds · 03-14-2011, 11:26 PM

Congratulations on the soon to be new arrival, both from your wife and the trade in for the motorcycle.

03-14-2011, 03:48 PM	#1
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Back on two wheels I'm a couple of days and a persuasive speech away from being back on two wheels. We found out we are 9 weeks pregnant about 3 weeks ago. For those in the know, I've been driving a '91 Geo Metro Convertible for a while and in order to be able to do anything with my family, which now includes a wife a 3 year old a mother-in-law and a soon-to-be new born, I'm going to need more than 2 seats to be able to do anything at all. So, while in pursuit of a mini-van (I don't need your comments ) I'm selling my Metro. Long story short, I found a guy in Chattanooga willing to trade me his Kawasaki Eliminator 125 plus $400 for my little convertible. I'll be able to ride back and forth to work during the week to save gas and if there is any need to all pile into a vehicle for road trips, we'll have it. Woot! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-14-2011, 03:59 PM	#2
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Back on two wheels Welcome back (to riding) Jonathan... __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-14-2011, 04:21 PM	#3
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Back on two wheels Congratulations all around. Those are good bikes and comfortable too. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-14-2011, 04:36 PM	#4
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Back on two wheels I almost bought one just before I bought the GZ way back when... I remember it feeling little. But that was more an issue with the seat height than anything else. For around town riding with gas mileage in mind, I don't think anything can beat it. It's going to be hard giving up the Geo since it gets 40 mpg. But the Kawi, with supposedly 90 mpg a possibility, will be a nice trade off.
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03-14-2011, 04:58 PM	#5
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Back on two wheels Congratulations.Nice to see you back on two wheels. :2tup: :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-14-2011, 05:16 PM	#6
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Back on two wheels Nice clean looking bike and it's a motorcycle, not another scooter. What year is that? Now you have to rebuy all the gear you sold?
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03-14-2011, 05:50 PM	#7
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Back on two wheels The bike is a 2006. I still have a helmet and a leather jacket. Although I may pick up a mesh riding jacket to go with it. I don't think I'll need to do much haggling with the wife. Since she gets to keep her Jeep Liberty and I'm taking on the van, I think I have some bargaining power. May even be able to talk her into paying for part of the van...
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03-14-2011, 08:25 PM	#8
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Back on two wheels At least for the part her mother sits in. :poke2: :roll:
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03-14-2011, 10:01 PM	#9
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Back on two wheels Looking forward to a ride report about the Eliminator. Looks like a comfy runabout bike.
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03-14-2011, 11:26 PM	#10
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Back on two wheels Congratulations on the soon to be new arrival, both from your wife and the trade in for the motorcycle.
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