New pickup

[oosik]

That is one POOR excuse. I gave my Harley Low Rider to my son two years ago. Finally got tired of hearing the continual BLAAAAATTTTT of the turn-out exhaust. Bought a BMWR1200GSA. Quiet as a mouse urinating on a wad of cotton. I'm 76. Suspect I'll be riding on the day something serious happens. At least, that's my hope.

 

[ovrszd]

I must have misunderstood. You want to be riding your bike and have something serious happen? Like a heart attack? Or like running into somebody? I must have misunderstood.

 

[coobie]

That is one POOR excuse. I gave my Harley Low Rider to my son two years ago. Finally got tired of hearing the continual BLAAAAATTTTT of the turn-out exhaust. Bought a BMWR1200GSA. Quiet as a mouse urinating on a wad of cotton. I'm 76. Suspect I'll be riding on the day something serious happens. At least, that's my hope.

Love to have kept riding but major back surgery at 47 years old (Rods/Cages)hurt like h-ll.I had to choose between keeping my job(electric lineman)or keep the cycle.I choose to work.LOL.Hope you ride until the day you die.Two thumbs up..

 

[oosik]

I didn't word it very well at all - ovrszd. I just hope I can continue to ride for a few more years. Then, if I want to continue - here comes the sidecar.

And for you coobie. If I can get 75 miles without having to stop and stretch, it's a miracle. It's a bit lower than my back. My hinny will enter the "numb state". As nice as the BMW is - it's still my hinny cramps that are the limit between stops.

I had a friend that did the entire distance - Spokane to Sturgis( 830 miles ). Only stopping for gas & snacks. I think he had Jack Daniels riding shotgun.

I use to do that on longer runs. Tylenol & JD. Quit that years ago - that's not enjoyment - it's tolerance.

 

[ovrszd]

I didn't word it very well at all - ovrszd. I just hope I can continue to ride for a few more years. Then, if I want to continue - here comes the sidecar.

Very good friend of mine bought his first bike on his 60th birthday. His Son freaked out.

He bought a trike on his 80th birthday. Quit riding at 87. Said he didn't trust himself to avoid an accident. Was afraid he might do something stupid and hurt someone.

He was a great man. His Son is a whiner.

 

[oosik]

I've been riding since 1964. I even did flat track for a couple years. Never won - I was too old - knew I wasn't invincible - racing against kids 19-21. The good thing - I'm careful - never gone down. It's the drivers that can't see a motorcycle that have always spooked me.

 

[Streetcar]

That is one POOR excuse. I gave my Harley Low Rider to my son two years ago. Finally got tired of hearing the continual BLAAAAATTTTT of the turn-out exhaust. Bought a BMWR1200GSA. Quiet as a mouse urinating on a wad of cotton. I'm 76. Suspect I'll be riding on the day something serious happens. At least, that's my hope.

Oosik your comment reminds me of the old joke. I want to die like my grandfather peaceful in my sleep not screaming like the other people in his car

 

[ovrszd]

Oosik your comment reminds me of the old joke. I want to die like my grandfather peaceful in my sleep not screaming like the other people in his car

I don't care who you are, that's funny!!!!

 

[dnw64]

Added a few Do-dads to it.The wife tells me I am chrome crazy.

Boxster or 911 (in the garage background pic)?

 

[coobie]

Boxster or 911 (in the garage background pic)?

Not mine,friends garage.Not sure what he was working on that day.

 

[dnw64]

Not mine,friends garage.Not sure what he was working on that day.

Ah, IC.

 

[tjkubota93]

I'm in for that! I'll help you eat those tacos! lol

One time I ordered a new Dodge pu, it too was made in taco land...

When it came in, I was there just after it came off the truck, and looking through the window, I saw a wrapper under edge of the front bucket seat. I said to the sales lady, "Oh look, there's a taco wrapper under the seat"... She didn't even smile, but I thought it was funny, as did a couple others standing around. lol

SR

When I taught service classes for dealer techs, I had one tell me a not so funny story that applys.

They got a new mega cab diesel off the transport. Someone in "taco land" had been living in it. They drew a picture of a female showing her privates over the entire headliner and left a few DNA samples in the truck.

My guess is it was stored somewhere before it crossed the border and the artist took up residence.....

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I'd rather find a taco wrapper!!!

SR

 

[tjkubota93]

Haha gamblers don't choose

 

[oosik]

Well, not heard from the vehicle search gang yet. I think I must be correct. The "transport" is difficult to locate. Had to take another shower. Anticipation was making me itch.

Man - this cold wx is holding on forever. Warms up during the day but remains below freezing. The humidity is what makes it so bone chilling cold.

Just hanging in and waiting.

 

[Sigarms]

Well, not heard from the vehicle search gang yet. I think I must be correct. The "transport" is difficult to locate. Had to take another shower. Anticipation was making me itch.

In today's electronic age with GPS, computers and cellular service, I can't imagine how they wouldn't know where their product is sitting. Even if they had a 3rd party carrier service, I can't help but think with the inventory dollars being hauled around, they would want to know where it's at.

 

[oosik]

Good News. Just completed chat with corporate, again. Ram DOES NOT have a system of tracking vehicles "in transit". However, the tech I talked to said - any day now. Certainly within the next seven to ten days. At least, that's more encouraging than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

Sigarms - I'm with you. In todays age, its inconceivable that there isn't some form of tracking system in place. I'm I the only person who wonders where their new vehicle is? I would imagine not. I have an idea why the transport vehicle may not have a tracking system. Its not very complimentary - not worth mentioning here.

Anyhow - I'm in a better frame of mind now. I'm charging up the L-ION batteries for the big Canon. These first pics will be with the EOS 5DS system.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

You wanna find your truck? Call border patrol and tell them there's some illegals under the seats, THEY will find it for you!! lol

SR

 

[oosik]

SR - never thought of that. lol

 

[coldsteelva]

I can relate. In March of 2011, I decided I wanted to buy the 'new' Durango that was just returning to market. My wife decided that it would be Blackberry Pearlcoat in color. We checked the local dealer inventory and they had one 'In-Transit'. I went down there, test drove one on the lot and made a deposit on the one that hadn't yet arrived. In this case, it wasn't that it was 'lost' but living in a major metro area (Washington, DC and suburbs), the yard where all the train loads of cars were offloaded were packed full. The local car carriers could only get the closest cars out so it was an additional two weeks before enough cars had been pulled/delivered/moved before my dealer (a large dealer at that) could take possession of the Durango. 125k miles later and I still have that vehicle. Just be a little patient.

I do have some tips for you: Don't take delivery at the end of the day; the lighting is usually poor and if there are any issues/defects you won't be able to see them. Have your build sheet (not Window Sticker/Monroney Label) from the FCA database in hand and use it as a checklist. During PDI, small items like floor mats, cargo nets, remote controls, headsets, manuals get misplaced (taken). Make sure you take possession of everything that you're supposed to. Most times, these items are in non-descript cardboard boxes thrown into the front or back seats at the factory.