I rode yesterday first with the man then I took off by myself. It was a good ride. After I got home the husband took me out for dinner on the back of his bike. I like riding on the back every now and then. I can just kick back and enjoy the ride...literally. Plus I feel all cozy and lovey dovey. awwww... At dinner the hubby said he thought it was time for a new bike. REALLY??? REALLY??? He called and got the process started.

This morning I rode out to GS H-D to look at my possible new Iron. I decided that if he felt better with me on the 883 for awhile, then his piece of mind was worth the wait (for a 1200). Husbands can be pretty protective and mine is...particularly with my riding. The 50+ mile ride out there was nice. I ride the country highways...and you know those are my favorite. After I arrived, the salesman and someone else checked out my Buell to determine trade-in value. It's always a trade-off between getting a little bit more money by selling it yourself, but having strangers coming over to your home, and losing a little bit of money through a trade-in. We are going to talk about trading in my bike tonight. ANYWAYS... So, I sat on the Iron again. I didn't like the set-up. The handlebars are drag bars and the seat sets you back, so you're kind of leaning back and stretching forward to reach the bars (I'm 5'5"). I told them I wanted to trade the seat and handlebars for the seat/bars on the Nightster as the Nightster set-up fits me perfectly. Besides that... I'm having engine guards installed and MAYBE the following (depending on the flow): stag pipes -wrapped, stage 1 kit, and tachometer. Before leaving I left a deposit to hold the bike. -just-in-case-

I'm really excited about getting a new ride. I'm a little nervous about jumping on a new bike and riding it off the lot. The Iron is heavier, set up a little differently, and a little bit more powerful. So, I see myself riding oh so carefully off the lot and then really trying her out on the highway.

I guess I'll have to say goodbye to my Buell Blast. It was a really great starter bike and I learned a lot on it. I think I will actually miss it for a bit...

Nothing like a new iron lung to make the asthma feel better...