After 49 days in the shop. And she looks prettier than ever with all new front right turn indicator, right rear mirror, wind screen, front mudguard, right fork tube, right footrest, right hand protector, right fairing panel, engine guard, and related spare parts. And since Nella was so patient, she got the 30,000km inspection on top, a couple of thousand klicks ahead of time.
I took her out for a quick spin, and she was purring like a cat, and happy to be out in the open again. The roads were wet but cleared of snow, and with relatively mild temperatures around the 5C (40F) mark, it was a good feeling to be on two wheels again. If weather is like this I really get to appreciate my First Gear Kilimanjaro jacket, the lined Frank Thomas leather pants, and those awesome Alpine Ridge boots.
We. Are. BAAAACK!
Distance: 40km
Weather: light rain, calm, 6C (43F)
Wooohooo! Well done Sonja - didja pat Nella when you'd got her tucked up warm and cozy?
ReplyDeleteGood stuff! Time foe a weee drink to celebrate, 3.00pm sunday afternoon here so more than close enough to beer oclock! You must be very happy!! Now where is that opener?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Reunited at last! :) So happy to hear that you enjoyed the ride!
ReplyDeleteOne question: how come that picture above is of the left side?? The right one is that all new and pretty one. ;)
Great to get back on the bike. Congrats. Glad the weather was good enough for a ride.
ReplyDelete@Geoff: You bet I did, andI talked to her all the way back from the shop...
ReplyDelete@Raftnn: I am happy, and so is Nella. You have one on us now!
@BeemerGirl: Lori, that was pure choice of vista vs. parking lot ;-)
Yepee, Nella is back but 49 days to get her back?? that is just ridiculous :-(
ReplyDeleteNow if the weather would only turn sunny ;-)
@Oz: Every weather that is not snow is good weather
ReplyDelete@George F: It was seven very long weeks indeed... the shop wasn't the fastest but in the end they got the job done.
I am so happy to hear you have Nella back. And, I can't agree more, "Every weather that is not snow is good weather."
ReplyDeleteI wish you great and safe riding!
Outstanding news Sonja! 49 days, and here I was whining about waiting 36 for Natasha to be back home.
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SonjaM:
ReplyDeletecongratulations. Nella looks happy too
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
@Charlie6: Well, Dom. Suffering is over now for both of us ;-)
ReplyDelete@bobskoot: Yes, no that you are mentioning it... she is looking happy
Wow! 49 days. Which parts were hard to get or is there some other explanation from the dealer?
ReplyDeleteNow to start knocking off some of those trips on your list.
Richard
@Richard: Mostly lack of parts, probably some bad planning, and a week lost to bad weather (couldn't pick 'er up in deep snow)
ReplyDeleteWohooooo! Finally back on the road again!
ReplyDeleteDann wünsch ich viel Spaß mit der Rückkehrerin!
ReplyDeleteHier habt grad das gleiche Wetter wie wir, nur die Schneeberglein sind hier noch nicht so hoch.
Viele Grüße,
Biki
I am very pleased Nella is back. The first picture looks as if you were misty-eyed to see her again! It was good that you were able to take her out so soon for a ride. You said she felt go ride again, but how did you feel riding her? I hope you had no hang-ups from the accident.
ReplyDeleteshe is brightening up the otherwise grey winter vista, happy days!
ReplyDelete49 Days! Really!!
ReplyDeleteYou have the patience of a saint. :)
I'm so glad your back together, all is right with the world once again.
Love that first "dreamy" like photo!