Good bye to The Beast

Rionna · 05-05-2013, 09:36 AM

Hi All,
Well, after 3 years and a move to a warmer climate, I parted ways with my baby "The Beast." I responded to an online post for someone looking for a 250 cc bike for their son. This Saturday, the adoptive family came to take a look. The Beast was all shiny and was looking awesome. They came prepared to haggle, but noticed how well maintained he was and made a reasonable offer. The new rider's eyes were all glazed and happy. I remember that look and knew I had made the right decision. The Beast would be in good hands.
A short time later, there I stood outside, prepared to ride, gear on, helmet in hand, with nothing to ride. So what did I do, jumped in my Jeep, drove to the dealership I'd been stalking for a while, and bought me a new baby. His name is "Flash", he's a beautiful Victory Cross Country. I'm missing the Beast because there's nothing like your first bike. But, I am excited about bonding with my new baby. I told the new owner how great this forum is. You guys are awesome, and were invaluable to me as a new rider and owner of a GZ250. I appreciate all of your advice and encouragement. Ride On! :rawk:

JWR · 05-05-2013, 11:18 AM

:2tup:

Pictures...

Water Warrior 2 · 05-05-2013, 03:41 PM

Congrats Rionna. A Victory is a fine bike with a lot of good traits and features. Please post some pics of the smiling rider with her new ride.

Rionna · 05-06-2013, 12:22 AM

Thanks WW. I will post pics as soon as I pick up my bike. Should be in about 2 weeks.

Rookie Rider · 05-06-2013, 01:59 AM

Awwww, it is sad. I still have my gz since i bought my sportster. Im gonna keep both for a while. Congrats on Flash, enjoy !!

northsidegz · 05-06-2013, 05:52 PM

Congrats on the sale and the new bike!

Rionna · 05-06-2013, 10:27 PM

Thanks all. Yes RR, I thought about keeping both. However, my insurance tripled when I moved to a warmer state and I don't have the room to garage it where it can be kept safe. I'm glad someone will benefit from riding it and enjoy it as much as I did. I do feel a sense of loss though.

05-05-2013, 09:36 AM	#1
Rionna Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 176	Good bye to The Beast Hi All, Well, after 3 years and a move to a warmer climate, I parted ways with my baby "The Beast." I responded to an online post for someone looking for a 250 cc bike for their son. This Saturday, the adoptive family came to take a look. The Beast was all shiny and was looking awesome. They came prepared to haggle, but noticed how well maintained he was and made a reasonable offer. The new rider's eyes were all glazed and happy. I remember that look and knew I had made the right decision. The Beast would be in good hands. A short time later, there I stood outside, prepared to ride, gear on, helmet in hand, with nothing to ride. So what did I do, jumped in my Jeep, drove to the dealership I'd been stalking for a while, and bought me a new baby. His name is "Flash", he's a beautiful Victory Cross Country. I'm missing the Beast because there's nothing like your first bike. But, I am excited about bonding with my new baby. I told the new owner how great this forum is. You guys are awesome, and were invaluable to me as a new rider and owner of a GZ250. I appreciate all of your advice and encouragement. Ride On! :rawk: __________________ Rionna Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2013, 11:18 AM	#2
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Good bye to The Beast :2tup: Pictures... __________________ 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..."
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05-05-2013, 03:41 PM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Good bye to The Beast Congrats Rionna. A Victory is a fine bike with a lot of good traits and features. Please post some pics of the smiling rider with her new ride. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-06-2013, 12:22 AM	#4
Rionna Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Good bye to The Beast Thanks WW. I will post pics as soon as I pick up my bike. Should be in about 2 weeks. __________________ Rionna
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05-06-2013, 01:59 AM	#5
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Good bye to The Beast Awwww, it is sad. I still have my gz since i bought my sportster. Im gonna keep both for a while. Congrats on Flash, enjoy !! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-06-2013, 05:52 PM	#6
northsidegz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 305	Re: Good bye to The Beast Congrats on the sale and the new bike! __________________ 1982 Suzuki GS450 Bobber (SOLD) 2000 Suzuki GZ250 (SOLD) 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Present Ride)
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05-06-2013, 10:27 PM	#7
Rionna Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Good bye to The Beast Thanks all. Yes RR, I thought about keeping both. However, my insurance tripled when I moved to a warmer state and I don't have the room to garage it where it can be kept safe. I'm glad someone will benefit from riding it and enjoy it as much as I did. I do feel a sense of loss though. __________________ Rionna
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