700 in the showroom?

[jwhelan65]

Sent a few pics to a buddy who is the general manager of the local Suzuki, Kaw and Yamaha dealer. Long story short it ended up on there showroom floor for the month of December as a display. Funny thing, as I rolled it through the door a guy in his twenties asked if it was a 2010 arrival... he wasn't joking! I guess I better replace the visible rusty bolts!

[Detroit Diesel Man]

Thats pretty cool..excellent looking bike...its funny you mention the kid at the door...5 of the 6 guys I work with my bike is older than they are..lol


DDM

[Mindless]

I don't blame them for putting it up on the showfloor - it's a damn fine looking bike. Great job fixing it up to that level of appearance.

As for the guy at the door - those moments are always funny. I'm only 21 so my 1150 is four years older than me, but I'm more knowledgeable about 80's bikes than I am about modern ones.

[mighty13d]

My 850 is 2 years older than I am. and the old bikes are damn easy to work on. Aside from the rust that happens up here.


I would have tried to see if they would keep the bike there all winter had it been mine. Climate controlled and no dirt/dust? HECK YEAH! lol

[Guest]

Cool, What are you going to do if you get a serious offer on it?

[jwhelan65]

Cool, What are you going to do if you get a serious offer on it?

Hmm..I guess it depends on the offer

[drhach]

I know they're apples and oranges but you can definitely see the lineage when you look at the V-Strom in the background.

[jwhelan65]

I know they're apples and oranges but you can definitely see the lineage when you look at the V-Strom in the background.

Good observation..