thenewwazoo
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The time has come to sell my RVFlette.

What's it like to ride? Here, let me quote myself:

For those who haven't met her, I chronicled her loving restoration right here on BARF. It's a long read, so I won't judge you if you don't read it all the way through.
Here's what you need to know:
That last item is key, and the reason I'll only sell it to a California buyer, please. If it ever loses that plate, it'll never get it back. The paper work is legit, I've had it non-opped and re-opped (the reg is currently valid), and insured it with no issues (currently with Hagerty).
Some bikes are special. This is one of those.
$14k. I think that's a fair price.
SOLD. After a years of failed plans to ride this bike as much as it deserves, it's time to find it a home that will treat it right.

What's it like to ride? Here, let me quote myself:
The bike rides like nothing else I've been on. It's not razor-sharp. I don't have it set up that way, and probably won't ever do. But it turns in so nicely. And once it's leaned over, it might as well be straight up and down for as much correction as you can give. Mid-corner line changes are a dream. I also didn't find it rewarding to toss the bike around. Not like a big bike in that way. It's all about smooth. Brake late because you can (and you can brake so, so deep), trail brake as much as you want and it won't bite you. Roll the throttle on early - torque is flat like Kansas and predictable like sunrise. There's a rush of power at about 12,500 but it builds so gradually all the way up from about 6,000 that you can scream out of an exit or lug it and it won't care.
By the fifth session, I was really starting to get a feel for the bike. The bike is sublime. Life is good.
I am a golden god.
Why is there an S1000RR in my way?

For those who haven't met her, I chronicled her loving restoration right here on BARF. It's a long read, so I won't judge you if you don't read it all the way through.
Here's what you need to know:
- 400cc V4 360-degree firing order built by Honda back when they were the best. It's like an RC45, but small.
- A bunch of trick parts. Too many to catalogue, and more than I remember.
- Full exhaust includes a stock muffler for Laguna Seca days
- Fresh tires, fluids, and other consumables. The bike is ready to ride as far as you can.
- Some spares, including an unobtanium mint-condition fuel tank
- A 100% valid California plate
That last item is key, and the reason I'll only sell it to a California buyer, please. If it ever loses that plate, it'll never get it back. The paper work is legit, I've had it non-opped and re-opped (the reg is currently valid), and insured it with no issues (currently with Hagerty).
Some bikes are special. This is one of those.
SOLD. After a years of failed plans to ride this bike as much as it deserves, it's time to find it a home that will treat it right.
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