Tuesday, January 23, 2007

I Have A New Bike. Does It Run?

Where is Sean?


Well I finally did it. I bought a bike and brought it home today. My buddy Matt and I figured why waste a Saturday so we took off from work to go get it. It took a good part of the day because of the running around but it paid off.

The picture above is taken by Matt outside of my house. It is really cold out, I don't have gloves on, and I can't figure on how to release the straps. I am only smiling because I have a new toy and it is paid for. (yeah)

Now, does the bike run? He he. I started it at the dealer. I started it when I got home and one other time. My father in law comes over to see the bike and I can't start it. After talking to Matt and doing some reading on some bike forums, I find out that bikes do not like the cold weather. With me starting and stopping the bike, not letting her warm up, I think I fouled up the spark plugs. Good thing I freed up my Saturday.

Some funny quotes from today:

While taking Trent to the sitters:
"Trent, I am picking up a motorcycle today"
"For me" asks Trent"
"No, for me" I replied.
"Daddy" Trent asks," I want a blue one?"
"How about a silver one" I asked back.
"No" said Trent.”
"How about a gray one?" I asked.
"OK" said Trent.

Trent coming home to see the bike for the first time and sees that it is running.
"Daddy? Is that your new bike?"
"Yes it is" I replied"
"Good job Daddy" said Trent.

Matt, Daryl and I looking at the bike last night, Matt starts to take off some decals that we did not want on the bike. I look at Matt and said," What I am going to do now on Saturday?"