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Offline irishal

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New to Me Connie
« on: August 09, 2013, 08:32:25 PM »
Well I finally bit the bullet and purchased a 2009 Connie from a gentleman on this forum. It was a fantastic experience overall and I know I got a well cared for machine. I've raced moto-cross growing up in Ireland, ridden a lot of dirt bikes, cruisers, and race both road and mountain bikes today. This is my first sport touring bike and I'm in love with it. I test rode a few others leading up to the Connie.....Honda ST1300, Yamaha FJR & a BMW K1200GT. All had their pros and cons, but none were the complete package that the Connie was. I'm looking forward to taking her on a few long distance travels to places I've yet to see. In the meantime I'll lurk around here learning from all you guys.
Attached is a pic of my 2 passions.....and believe it or not, the Connie is not the most expensive bike in that picture.

Cheers,
IrishAl
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Offline VirginiaJim

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2013, 09:01:33 PM »
Welcome!
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Offline Spanky

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2013, 09:13:52 PM »
Congrats! Welcome to the forum - enjoy your new ride.
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Offline chappy5oh

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2013, 09:21:29 PM »
I get my new to me C10 Tomorrow!!!  ;D See you around on the forum.
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Offline ARS

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2013, 09:53:37 PM »
If it has two wheels it's cool. . .welcome!
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Offline TallyRex

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2013, 02:44:23 AM »
Welcome aboard.  Your other bike probably weighs less than either wheel on the C-14.
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Offline gPink

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2013, 06:09:45 AM »
".....and believe it or not, the Connie is not the most expensive bike in that picture."

With your sanity in question you'll fit right in here.
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Offline Conrad

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2013, 06:56:03 AM »
Welcome!
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Offline ZG

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2013, 09:26:12 AM »
Congrats and welcome IA!  :chugbeer:

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Offline thundermax

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2013, 10:13:50 AM »
Welcome to the group Irish Al. Glad you are enjoying your new bike, it is really a fantastic one, one you can enjoy in all kind of environments! Maybe we will see you around sometime. If you are ever riding by Noble, OK, let me know, I will ride with you for awhile. You know, seems like we have met?
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Offline stevewfl

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2013, 10:22:07 AM »
Congrats!  That one is my favorite color  :D
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Offline Scaffolder

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2013, 10:37:49 AM »
Congrats! enjoy your ride.
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Offline bhodge10

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2013, 10:38:41 AM »
Quote from: stevewfl on August 10, 2013, 10:22:07 AM
Congrats!  That one is my favorite color  :D

But is it the fastest color?
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Offline thundermax

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2013, 10:40:18 AM »
Just thought I would post picture of my previous 2009 with my new 2012, together for the last time.
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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2013, 12:03:37 PM »
Welcome all!!  I hope you cane make yourself at home on the Connie.
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Offline irishal

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Re: New to Me Connie
« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2013, 06:54:19 PM »
ThunderMax...that bike looks familiar ;)
Thanks again!!
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