And then there were Three-Venom Ghost 250

[Musictrek]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

So i pulled the trigger last week and have a New 2020 Venom Ghost coming. It shipped out late Friday. I spent most of the day Saturday cleaning out my shed to make room for the new arrival. I didn't realized how much junk I've collected over the years. lol I got to ride the X22R for a little while on Sunday but it was still too windy to take it out on the highway. Wind from hurricane Delta have been blowing pretty hard even after it pasted. Nice and calm today so took the X22R to work even with the heavy fog. I got the girls cleaned so they can meet there new friend. lol It's Thanksgiving in Canada so my tracking number hasn't been updated so I'm not sure of the exact delivery date yet.

Looks like a nice bike!

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by Musictrek

Looks like a nice bike!

Thanks, I think so myself. It will look even better once i get ahold of it.
Well even though the bike was picked up late friday, with the Canadian Thanksgiving holidays the bike didn't officially start moving till yesterday. The tracking finally updated this morning and has the estimated delivery date for Monday. If it moves as fast as my last bike I thinking I'll have it by Friday. Last one took 3 days from Brampton. Fingers crossed. We shall see.

[JerryHawk250]

Got to love Venom Motorsports. Great communication. They sent me my Bill of Sale so I can get the insurance in place before the bike even arrives. Since it's a new model bike it wasn't in Gieco's system yet so working with them to get it added in. I had the same problem when i got my X22R but Gieco added it in that day. The notary tag place is only a couple of blocks from my office so I'll have it tagged as soon as the bike with the MCO arrives. So no waiting for MCO and Bill of Sale a week after the bike arrives.

[JerryHawk250]

I was looking at the shipping weight. 295 lbs. That's about 30 lbs. more that the X22R was. I'll definitely have to do more performance mods to compensate for that extra weight. lol

[JerryHawk250]

I'm guessing right now everyone is probably asking. "why another Bike?"
#1- I'm bored, need something to tinker with. lol
#2- I love my Hawk and X22R. The Hawk is great for off road but not the best for street. The X22R is a fun and comfortable bike. I really like this bike more than I thought i would. Handles the twisties with ease. Con- It's not the best winter bike. Unless you are tucked in behind the windshield, that cold air to the chest and face gets old quick. Or is it I'm getting old. lol
#3- I choose the Ghost because it looks more my style, Old Its has the same engine as the X22R which can easily be modded for way more power. Been there done that. It will make a better winter bike once I add a full windshield. I'll add Hard saddle bags for more storage. I can put my laptop in the saddle bag instead of a back pack. Something that is kind of hard to add to the X22R.
#4- what's wrong with owning three different styles of bikes? You got to have something for each style of riding right?

No worry, I'm not giving up the X22R. I'll still ride the heck out of it.

[OneLeggedRider]

Poor Jerry has himself all worked up over the new bike (can't really blame him), but do not fret folks, Dr Frank has already prescribed him a healthy dose of Adderall and Dilaudid to get him through this rocky time. But folks DO NOT enable or encourage this behavior! If he starts "pre-occing" just reply with "yes Jerry, that is a nice bike", and immediately change the topic of discussion. We'll get him through this, one way or another, maybe Dan could offer up some of his cannabis, IDK.

[JerryHawk250]

And this is coming from a man who has purchased two Hawks, TBR7, dirt bike, ATV and a high powered mobility scooter. And I'm the one that needs help? Frank has it so bad that he buys them for family members just so it doesn't look as bad. lol Don't worry about the cannabis, my brother in law works on a hemp farm in Colorado.

Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider

Poor Jerry has himself all worked up over the new bike (can't really blame him), but do not fret folks, Dr Frank has already prescribed him a healthy dose of Adderall and Dilaudid to get him through this rocky time. But folks DO NOT enable or encourage this behavior! If he starts "pre-occing" just reply with "yes Jerry, that is a nice bike", and immediately change the topic of discussion. We'll get him through this, one way or another, maybe Dan could offer up some of his cannabis, IDK.

[OneLeggedRider]

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

And this is coming from a man who has purchased two Hawks, TBR7, dirt bike, ATV and a high powered mobility scooter. And I'm the one that needs help? Frank has it so bad that he buys them for family members just so it doesn't look as bad. lol Don't worry about the cannabis, my brother in law works on a hemp farm in Colorado.

^^^^ There's alot of truth in this statement..

Actually I bought 2 ATVs this summer, don't forget about Big Hoss. ��

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by OneLeggedRider

^^^^ There's alot of truth in this statement..

Actually I bought 2 ATVs this summer, don't forget about Big Hoss. ��

Hmmm!! Frank, maybe a new Venom Ghost in the future? It would make a nice trike conversion. lol

[JerryHawk250]

Okay, so i got the bike insured through Geico. Only cost me $6 more. That $105 a year for all three bikes. According to tracking the bike is still sitting at the Canadian border so i guess it will be a Monday delivery. I was looking forward to working on it over the weekend and getting in some break-in miles. Oh well, I guess I'll have to go ride one of the other bikes and think about what I'll be doing next week on the Ghost. lol

[JerryHawk250]

Okay, I was told on the phone it would be $6 more. When i went online to check it's still only $99 a year. lol She did say the $6 was because it wasn't in there system yet but she did mention it might go back down once it was entered into the system.

[JerryHawk250]

Bikes in Detroit. Only 1100 miles to go. It's going to be a long weekend.

[daytonacat]

Jerry
would be interesting to see how the bike fits you.
I am toying with the idea of getting one as well.
I am 6'2" tall and wonder how the seating position is on the new machine.

Carl

[JerryHawk250]

Cool. I guess I'll find out tomorrow. It's scheduled to arrive Monday afternoon.

[JerryHawk250]

Well so much for getting my bike in today. Checked tracking and it states "Shipments delayed due to customs inspection" The bike has been in Wilmington, OH since Saturday. Still there this morning. So I guess I'll have to wait till R&L gives me a call with an updated delivery.