After months (7) of pondering, soul searching and trying other makes (I even bought a used GoldWing 1100), I finally did it. I am a proud owner of a 2012 teal C5 Classic. I own it, but won't take delivery until Tuesday, 7/2. Anticipation is growing.
I started riding in 1967, except for a brief period (3 years) in the 70's and a long period (the past 13 years) I've been riding. 5 years in England, 4 years in Italy, brief periods in Thailand, and a bunch of years in the USA.
I have wanted a Bullet since the late 70's, but access to one in the USA was not easy. Now I own one. I' selling the Wing (a ponderous riding bike) and the Bullet will be my primary means of transportation when not traveling with the wife.
The beast (Enfield) will be named ROCINANTE (The plow horse Don Quixote rode to persue his dreams). I've arranged for a 'pedestrian slicer' -front mud guard licence plate- to be installed. Rocinante will be painted on by a sign maker within month or two.
I commute 18 miles one way to work. It won't take long to get through the break-in period.
Color me happy, excited, proud, and ... HAPPY!! And the members of this forum gave me the information I need to form this decision
THANK YOU ALL!
I.candide
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