Today I am the official owner of a 2007 Suzuki V-Strom! Picked it up in historic Vicksburg MS today. It has hand guards, a sargent seat, Givi windshield, Givi top case, and a power commander. Best part is that it's already lowered about 2 inches so I can at least put the balls of my feet down. Actually having the bike now has just elevated my excitement about the trip.
I want to publicly thank my LSU family who helped me pick up the bike. I couldn't have done it without all three of you! THANK YOU!
The next two steps are gonna be the hardest:
1) Selling Issy
2) Finding a name for the V-strom.
I had the ugly realization that it was now time to sell Issy when we were waving good-bye to the gentlemen who sold me the bike. I imagined how he must feel watching his bike drive off with its new owner. It's a sad subject. I really can't think about it anymore.
As for naming the V-Strom... A motorcycle's name needs to come organically. The name needs to fit both the personality of the rider as well as the personality of the bike. Issy was named after Isadora Duncan, the famous modern dancer of the early 20th century. Being a dancer, I felt a connection between Isadora Duncan and myself. Ms. Duncan was fond of drama! She would ride around in a convertible with a long scarf flapping in the wind behind her. Issy is a classic style cruiser with her own modern flare. I think after riding the V-Strom around we'll get to know each other a little better and a name will emerge.
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