Ever since I've gotten the Vulcan I have not wanted to ride my first bike, the Suzuki Boulevard S-40. I've kept it meticulously maintained since I've had it, and never let it set more than 2 weeks at a time without riding, even in the winter. Now it is time to say goodbye and let someone else learn to ride by owning the Suzuki. It was a great beginners bike for a woman, or a small stature man. It is lightweight, and easy to handle. It was hard to handle for me when I first began riding. Now it feels like a miniature motorcycle that I can zip around town on. I never thought much about where I was parking because even on a slope I could back her out. The Suzuki has a 650cc one cylinder engine with 5 speeds, so with its light weight you can imagine how zippy it can be. I added a Boulevard windshield when I got her, along with Boulevard saddlebags. It was my mini-cruiser.
This morning I posted her on Craigslist, so I hope someone finds just what they're looking for, and enjoys her as much as I have. She needs a good home.
Awww...it is always sad to see your first ride go. I listed mine in the paper just a few days ago :-( But we all must move on to bigger and better things :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm with mrs. rc...the first one is always special. I sold my Suzuki one year after I bought it for exactly what I paid. I thought that was pretty cool! I was a little sad to see it go too, after all, it got me to where I was, ready for a bigger bike. I'll never forget it and I have pictures to keep in the memory books. Someone will enjoy it. It's a great looking bike, I'm sure it won't hang around long. Gas prices may help your sale!
ReplyDeleteI keep telling myself that I'm never going to sell my first bike... maybe sometime down the road I want to ride something else!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great looking bike, I'm sure you wouldn't have any problems trying to sell it. ~ Jovi
She is a cute lil bike. I'm with Lady R. The price of gas will help. I'm sure there is a poor student out there who needs cheap reliable transportation.
ReplyDeleteIt's one hell of a lot better looking than the old Honda I started out on! Seems better for a starter bike than a Rebel too - and it even has some saddlebags.
ReplyDeleteMrs.RC,Ladyridesalot,Jovita,Mr.RC,Joker: I still haven't had anyone actually show up to look at the bike. Lots of interest though. Maybe someone will come through this weekend. I really want to sell! Once I decided to let it go I have no emotional attachment. She did get me through that learning curve relatively safely. I would rather someone who needs a bike have it.
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