Instinctive care = new C7

[Gr8ful]

I was driving my Burgman 650 ( a big big scooter ) on July 12 and US Postal truck run a stop sign and t-boned my right side. After 3 weeks in the human hobby shop with a crushed and broken rt. foot, a broken ankle in 2 places, a pelvis broken in 4 places, a separated left shoulder, a minor concussion and a lot of road rash I got to come home. Just got the last cast off last week. Learning to walk with pain.

Anyway, I order a Blade Silver, 3 pedals , 2LT, Mag. ride, pro exh., dual roof and Nav C7 about 3 weeks ago and am at 3400. The totally new C7 and my wife of 41 years "requesting " no more 2 wheeled machines convinced me. This was also my second negative major moto event.

My last Corvette, a Sebring Silver C5 that I ordered and had to wait 6 months for. The demand in 99 was really high and I did not want to pay over MSRP. Being in California, they had a law forbidding the registering of a vehicle with less than 7500 mile. It is intended to prevent vehicles being bought outside of California.

I am retired USAF, and flew with the airlines a few years. Landed a Flight Simulator Instructor job with Boeing for 10 years. Now just enjoy life and like traveling around at sea level and not at Mach .85. A lot more to see at that altitude and speed.

Thanks for listening and I am glad to be back in the American Iron ( actually carbon fiber and aluminum ) world of Corvettes.
Bruce

 

[6 Shooter]

Welcome to the CAC - Thanks for your service!

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[Tom Bryant]

Welcome to the CAC

I think that your wife is right about staying away from the 2 wheeled transportation. That doesn't sound like a fun time. The new Corvette will hasten your recovery, I'm sure.

Tom

 

[67vet]

Welcome to the Forum Bruce. Hope you get your new Corvette real soon.

 

[Chevy Customer Service]

I was driving my Burgman 650 ( a big big scooter ) on July 12 and US Postal truck run a stop sign and t-boned my right side. After 3 weeks in the human hobby shop with a crushed and broken rt. foot, a broken ankle in 2 places, a pelvis broken in 4 places, a separated left shoulder, a minor concussion and a lot of road rash I got to come home. Just got the last cast off last week. Learning to walk with pain.

Anyway, I order a Blade Silver, 3 pedals , 2LT, Mag. ride, pro exh., dual roof and Nav C7 about 3 weeks ago and am at 3400. The totally new C7 and my wife of 41 years "requesting " no more 2 wheeled machines convinced me. This was also my second negative major moto event.

My last Corvette, a Sebring Silver C5 that I ordered and had to wait 6 months for. The demand in 99 was really high and I did not want to pay over MSRP. Being in California, they had a law forbidding the registering of a vehicle with less than 7500 mile. It is intended to prevent vehicles being bought outside of California.

I am retired USAF, and flew with the airlines a few years. Landed a Flight Simulator Instructor job with Boeing for 10 years. Now just enjoy life and like traveling around at sea level and not at Mach .85. A lot more to see at that altitude and speed.

Thanks for listening and I am glad to be back in the American Iron ( actually carbon fiber and aluminum ) world of Corvettes.
Bruce

Hello Bruce,

Welcome aboard and thank you so much for your service!

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[bill81vette]

Welcome to CAC!!!
enjoy!!!
Thanks for your service!!!!

 

[killain]

Welcome and a question ?

I hope your recovering well, but do you think a 7 speed is Ok for you ? You suffered a lot of damage to you hips and muscle's ? Considering the traffic situation in California, I would think that the near constant used of a clutch pedal would aggravate you hip injuries. I never am surprised by the law makes in California with the registration of a car bought outside the California borders ? So you can't buy a new car in Nevada and bring it home to CA ? I often wonder if California isn't a country unto itself. I really expect to see autos outlawed in favor of rickshaws !

I often watch shows about rebuilding of classics like on 'Overhauling' or 'Wrecks to riches' and I have to understand these rebuilt vehicle's ? Your taxed on virtually every aspect of your rides operation, how the hell do you actually get a High Performance car registered?
Anyway, Good luck and I'm very glad you gave up two wheels and no defenses from other mindless drivers. Hope your feeling better soon ! And welcome to the best forum for Corvettes.

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Welcome to Corvette Action Center

Thanks for listening and I am glad to be back in the American Iron ( actually carbon fiber and aluminum ) world of Corvettes.
Bruce

Welcome aboard we're glad you decided to join us. The members and staff here are second to none. Sounds as if you made a wise choice to try and keep four wheels under you now that you've dodged a few over the years. I am sturggling with getting an Indian Chief but not sure it makes a lot of sense at my age and I have Parkinsons on my left side. Of course my neuroligist says NO and my wife says NO but I will have to decide that on my own, I TELL THEM BOTH THEY' RE NOT MY BOSS, but I talk a big show, My doctor says if I am going to get anything at all to get a 3-wheeler, I say it's just not the same Might just have to be satisfied with my C-5 but if a nice well cared for used black Indian Chief presented itself I may entertain that too. I do like electric windows, cruise, and climate control ac on a trip but thought I could tool around on an Indian locally anyway, so we'll see if it is meant to be it will be!!!

Take care,
-Bill

 

[Huskerman]

Welcome to the CAC and I hope you continue to heal up......after 40 years of Harley's and a few fall over's I sold my Harley this spring after not paying attention and about getting run over. I realized I don't have the concentration or the reflexes that you need to stay out of trouble on a motorcycle.......I thought I'd really miss the Hog but the Grand Sport has taken over real well.....good luck to you and welcome aboard........

 

[Mac]

Welcome to the CAC and thank you for your service!!

Mac

 

[Toms007]

Welcome aboard! Can't really ad anything that hasn't been said. Hope to see you around.

 

[jhecox]

Welcome to the

 

[Gr8ful]

I am in lower Alabama ( Pensacola, Florida ) now. Glad to be out of California. Spent half my life on the left coast.

As far as the two wheeled thing, I think most Corvette owners have DNA linked to biker owners. I think that the "need for speed" and the passion for HPs / living on the edge is shared by both worlds. If not we would all be driving Accords. ( 4 cyclinder base models )

I love machines, have owned about 20 motos from Sportsters to Ultra Classics and Gold Wings. I too sold my last HD last spring and picked up the (totaled) Burgman 5 months ago.

The C7 will be my 61st new car, I know it's crazy but I love new machines. I have a nice 2013 sedan for trips and a Mini Cooper Vert for just the twisties. The C7 will fill the raw power need.

I really find enjoyment reading threads here. So much experience and knowledge. Thanks for the feedback.

Status is still at 3400 and has been for over a week. I am guessing a vin # of 5000 give or take 500. Should start a lottery.lol
Bruce

 

[Huskerman]

I am in lower Alabama ( Pensacola, Florida ) now. Glad to be out of California. Spent half my life on the left coast.

As far as the two wheeled thing, I think most Corvette owners have DNA linked to biker owners. I think that the "need for speed" and the passion for HPs / living on the edge is shared by both worlds. If not we would all be driving Accords. ( 4 cyclinder base models )

I love machines, have owned about 20 motos from Sportsters to Ultra Classics and Gold Wings. I too sold my last HD last spring and picked up the (totaled) Burgman 5 months ago.

The C7 will be my 61st new car, I know it's crazy but I love new machines. I have a nice 2013 sedan for trips and a Mini Cooper Vert for just the twisties. The C7 will fill the raw power need.

I really find enjoyment reading threads here. So much experience and knowledge. Thanks for the feedback.

Status is still at 3400 and has been for over a week. I am guessing a vin # of 5000 give or take 500. Should start a lottery.lol
Bruce

Mmmmm well I did forget to mention that after I sold the Harley.....I did find a winter project......... a 1964 Honda CL 250 Scrambler.......I'm the second owner.......just something to do you know.......

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Welcome to Corvette Action Center

I am in lower Alabama ( Pensacola, Florida ) now. Glad to be out of California. Spent half my life on the left coast.

Welcome aboard

-Bill