New R3R owner in SoCal

[1olbull]

Born and raised in Seattle, just moved down here 3 years ago. Didn't realize how much I'd miss the food in Seattle.

Funny, because I picked up on that "alpental" ski resort, but forgot to inquire.
I've family that rides (Cuz=Harley and nephew=Triumph Daytona) in Huntington Beach and I get down that way now and then.

 

[alpental]

Welcome from the other end of the State,
If you ever find yourself in this neck of the woods give me a holler we'll hook up for a foursome... Uhhhh.... Wait...... That came out wrong..........
You, Angela, the Widow, and myself will get together for a ride

Yeah that's what I meant!

That's one hell of a ride up the coast, and I'm sure I'll be doing it soon. I'll look you up when I'm headed that way. As for the rest of it, we can talk over beers!

 

[alpental]

Funny, because I picked up on that "alpental" ski resort, but forgot to inquire.
I've family that rides (Cuz=Harley and nephew=Triumph Daytona) in Huntington Beach and I get down that way now and then.

Nailed it! Favorite of mine when I was younger.

 

[cusso ken]

Thanks for the welcome and advice. I know it's a big bike, and the sales mgr tried to talk me out of it, but I'm big enough to move it around and old enough to not try something too stupid. Spent half an hour doing figure 8s, emergency stops, etc. in the beach parking lot (watch out for sand) before venturing out on the road. I don't know that I've even opened the throttle up half way yet. Got caught in some unexpected rain and crosswinds today on the freeway, but made it home safely. We'll see how commuting goes tomorrow.
My wife's family is from Jersey and I make fun of her for saying "worter" instead of water, and "corrfee" instead of coffee.

Doesn't everybody say worter and corrfee ? are you sure you haven't stole on of our Aussie girwls Maaate

 

[mexican]

Thanks! It's raining and 65F here today... freezing!!

Freezing?