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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Okay, he won't be riding for a couple months at least, but he has a new steed. Dale from Billings, who some of you may know as Roadtrip, is selling all his earthly possessions and moving to Kosova permanently. When I heard he was selling his low mileage 2007 Speedmaster, knowing that John wanted a Speedmaster next, I played Chuck Woolery and hooked them up. Yesterday John came through Helena to pick me up and we went to Billings to pick up his new bike. It was a killer deal, even without all the accessories. If John didn't buy it, I would have. We got back to Helena around 8:30 last night and John crashed (oooh, bad turn of phrase there) in my spare room. After a little World Famous Helena Hospitalityâ„¢ at Steve's Cafe this morning, I shot some pics and sent him on his way.  More pictures on my blog: http://www.friarsride.com/freedom-rides-again/2007 Speedmaster, approx. 5600 miles, 2 baffles drilled out, driving lights, clearview windshield, Corbin seat and backrest, K-drive quick release sidebags, Biker's Friend rollbag, Kuryakyn tourbag, Haynes manual, etc. etc. etc. Poor thing isn't even broken in yet. Heck, Dale even threw in a gallon of oil and a filter. John is set up for a while. Needs to ditch that AI, though.    
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Very very good news!!!!!!!!!! +
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Wat 'r ya trying to do... steal his thunder?!
The following I address to Mr. Freedom J.
CONGRATULATIONS COWPOKE!! And hey, you're looking good in that picture, and glad you found a red bike (I know how much you like that colour) and a Corbin (nice), and great other accessories, and nice mileage, and... WOW. I'm happy for ya man and I sure look forward to seeing the two of you this summer!!
Live to love, love to live.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Yes, I'm stealing his thunder, or steeling it, as it were. Don't worry, I asked permission before posting the pictures.
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Ride on in good health !! 
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Always like to see a movie with a happy ending. Ride on, John!
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Should be Riding
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Congrats! Nice color, the mulberry is.
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Great to get a good deal well done matey. That looks cold there. Thought the Biker's Friend rollbag was a oil drum at first  but the photos in friarsride shows what a well looked after bike it is.Their's great photo of it in all its glory.atb geoff
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Nice to see - hope you have lots of good times on your new (and may I say excellent) bike
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
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There I am on the raod again Great news Freedom. I'm proud, as are a lot of our members to know you will be back on the road again. May the wind always be on your back and the sun upon your face. Ride on!
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Should be Riding
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Excellent news, congrats on the great deal!!! 
2013 Speedmaster Matte Black
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SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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Congratulations Freedom, I like the new Speedy a lot, don't see many with that color. AmyLee and I are just going to have to head to the North West, hopefully in the near future, and take a ride with you and Friar John. You take care and hope this is a short winter. Bob
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Good news!
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Congratulations John!!!
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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Fantastic!
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Good to see things are on the upnup. That's a great looking ride.
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Thanks for all the support & well wishes. BA.Com rocks. Like FJ mentioned, Dale made an offer, including a bunch of extras, a reasonable person couldn't refuse. I felt a tad guilty & was tempted to up his price. Thanks Dale & best of luck. FJ has been very helpfull the last 6 months. Yesterday's +700 mile trip, T. Falls to Billings & back to Helena about wore me out. FJ took the wheel, whilst I offered insightful commentary. To top it off, I got back here, hit the bathroom, a knock at the door, my Harley mechanic neighbor quickly assisted with the offload. So a Triumph twin again resides in my garage. I'd heard that ba.com moder-tator wages are cut in half if you don't have proper twin. jh
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Okay Mr. Freedom, JUST for you.....Nice colo ur on that motorcycle there, dude!  AND, nice to see you lookin' pretty much none the worse for wear there TOO! (yep, it appears those graveyard shift nurses o' yours up there DO know how to convalesce a body pretty well afterall!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Heaven is:- Quote:
So a Triumph twin again resides in my garage.
jh
Welcome back to the land of the living, cos life without a bike is just existance
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Just read about the accident last summer...WOW. Congrats on your purchase and here's a salute to you!! Hope you can get back on the road soon, don't push too hard though!
Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts. - Charles Dickens
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glad to see you on your feet John.
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glad to see you are back on your feet and keeping in the fold with your purchase. Cool you got a deal to boot.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Should be Riding
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well if that just don't get the dishes done.
good on ya Freedom. Let's ride.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I'm sure John will respond again but I'd bet real money he's still out in the garage staring at his new steed...
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No doubt!!!
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Keep It Between The Hedges And Sunny Side Up
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Hey! It's red!!!
"Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools because they have to say something."
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Quote:
Hope you can get back on the road soon, don't push too hard though!
The (purchase & price) timing was perfect. I'm not realistically ready to ride today, but given the season and this is Montana, I have 3 months to continue my rehabbing which is going better than I deserve. From the beginning, I never really considered "hanging up my helmet", this deal fell in my lap. Thanks Dale/Friar.
As Dwight inferred, as much of a party the combination of pain killers & nurses were, it's an experience I don't want to repeat, so I'll be smarter the second time. Granted, I was borderline brilliant before 
I pondered a Thunderbird/Tiger last Fall, however riding parallel twins since the original red one in 1976, these things just suit me
Thanks again 
jh
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Very Nice! Glad it all worked out for ya. Great deal on what sounds like a solid bike! Hey it looks chilly up there.... 
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Congrats to you John. Good to hear you haven't hung the helmet. Enjoy every mile.
One question since there has been so much Metzler discussion of late - Is that rear tire an original with the stated miles or is that a new tire. If the former, it looks very healthy - way better than any I've had at those miles (I'd be at about a half-life or less at that point). If the later, that would serve as an 'low' example of a wide variation of miles one might expect. No real point to be made other than to show those who question tire life that there really isn't a standard range one can expect. Its primarily all in how they've rolled about the pavement and how they're maintained, then the compounds and construction second
Anyway - sweet bike and best of luck with it!
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Great looking bike..I know you will enjoy it and ride more than 5500 miles in a year!!!Looking forward to The Kootneys again..congrats!!!
life is good..I am retired..sold my America in 2008,bought a Rocket and sold that in 3/2013 and now own a new Triumph Bonneville T-100
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Congrats to John on both the healing process and the acquisition of a fine-looking bike! May you enjoy every doggoned millimeter you ride
John
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Great photo........Outstanding that Freedom will swing a leg over the saddle again.
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Very nice,good on you.
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