PHAT-BOY
11-21-2003, 07:58 AM
Spent the last 2 days in KC, and didn't really feel like working, so I went around visiting various bike shops etc... Here's my trip in a nutshell.
Wed I went to Blue Springs Harley off I-70 just east of KC. Nice new store, pretty big, lot's of nice bikes with paint kits and such. Very nice folks there, and very willing to talk. Parts guy gave me some good ideas for my Fatboy.
That night we hit the plaza district. Fun place, and pretty as hell in the winter with all the lights and such. Ate at the Kona Grill. Food was awesome, lil Sushi, and some potstickers followed by a nice big pork chop grilled to perfection. ***** in my opinion.
Thu I took a tour of the assembly and powertrain plant in KC. It's off I-29 just southeast of the International Airport. They assemble the V-Rod motor there, as well as the V-Rod, Sportster, and Dyna models. It takes 92 minutes to assemble a V-Rod motor and 107 minutes to assemble a V-Rod. I couldn't believe the tour, it was really cool, and since we only had a group of 4, she took us places you wouldn't normally go. I HIGHLY recommend this tour.
From there, I went to KC Creations, which is a local Big Dog dealer, and we all know how I love Big Dog. Well, I was none to impressed with this shop. Small, no windows, and all the bikes were dirty or dusty, not to mention the fact that I walked around a store that's not much bigger than my garage, and no one said a word to me. I do not recommend wasting your time to visit them.
From there, I was on the way to pick up the wife, and I saw a Mini Cooper dealer. Wife has been talking about how she wants one of these cars, so I had to check it out. Within 5 minutes of stopping, I'm off in the car, alone I might add, ready to see what she'll do. Well, she'll do well. Next thing I know I'm doing 105 on I-35 weaving in and out of traffic. Loving this little car, 6 speed manual, nice big sunroof, sticks to the ground like glue. I hit the exit, come back over the interstate, and stop on the onramp. Rev that thing up to about 6k on the tach, dump the clutch and I'm off, no wheel hop, and little spin. We're movin right along, I nail second, tires bark but something isn't quite right. Something in my hand doesn't feel right. It's the ball from the shifter! :eek: In a panic, I hit a soft 3rd to 4th quick, and am now frantically trying to put this ball back on. With a "gentle" ;) tap to the top she snaps back on, and I head back to the dealer with the idea to quit while I am ahead. This is a fun car at a great price. $24k, supercharged and quality built. It's a sloid car.
From there, I picked up the wife, and told her of my escapades on the way home. KC is a fun town with a lot to do.
Wed I went to Blue Springs Harley off I-70 just east of KC. Nice new store, pretty big, lot's of nice bikes with paint kits and such. Very nice folks there, and very willing to talk. Parts guy gave me some good ideas for my Fatboy.
That night we hit the plaza district. Fun place, and pretty as hell in the winter with all the lights and such. Ate at the Kona Grill. Food was awesome, lil Sushi, and some potstickers followed by a nice big pork chop grilled to perfection. ***** in my opinion.
Thu I took a tour of the assembly and powertrain plant in KC. It's off I-29 just southeast of the International Airport. They assemble the V-Rod motor there, as well as the V-Rod, Sportster, and Dyna models. It takes 92 minutes to assemble a V-Rod motor and 107 minutes to assemble a V-Rod. I couldn't believe the tour, it was really cool, and since we only had a group of 4, she took us places you wouldn't normally go. I HIGHLY recommend this tour.
From there, I went to KC Creations, which is a local Big Dog dealer, and we all know how I love Big Dog. Well, I was none to impressed with this shop. Small, no windows, and all the bikes were dirty or dusty, not to mention the fact that I walked around a store that's not much bigger than my garage, and no one said a word to me. I do not recommend wasting your time to visit them.
From there, I was on the way to pick up the wife, and I saw a Mini Cooper dealer. Wife has been talking about how she wants one of these cars, so I had to check it out. Within 5 minutes of stopping, I'm off in the car, alone I might add, ready to see what she'll do. Well, she'll do well. Next thing I know I'm doing 105 on I-35 weaving in and out of traffic. Loving this little car, 6 speed manual, nice big sunroof, sticks to the ground like glue. I hit the exit, come back over the interstate, and stop on the onramp. Rev that thing up to about 6k on the tach, dump the clutch and I'm off, no wheel hop, and little spin. We're movin right along, I nail second, tires bark but something isn't quite right. Something in my hand doesn't feel right. It's the ball from the shifter! :eek: In a panic, I hit a soft 3rd to 4th quick, and am now frantically trying to put this ball back on. With a "gentle" ;) tap to the top she snaps back on, and I head back to the dealer with the idea to quit while I am ahead. This is a fun car at a great price. $24k, supercharged and quality built. It's a sloid car.
From there, I picked up the wife, and told her of my escapades on the way home. KC is a fun town with a lot to do.