Welcome Curtis! In NC we refer to a Volvo as ovloV....because that is exactly what you see looking in your side mirror. They carry somewhat of a negative conotation around here, but to totally stereotype all drivers is a bit overboard.
Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kevinhawk.com Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 //'93 Yamaha GTS1000 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Well gentlemen (and any lady GTSer out there), I've been enjoying all of the reading thus far without interjection. But...Regarding Volvo drivers...be careful. I'm on my 2nd Volvo, yeh it's not my first choice, but for an old married fart, the old V70 T5 allows me to have fun, and still be a family man...AND I ride a GTS. I'm a newbe GTS'r as of last May, and oh by the way I love it...no complaints. I tried the Harley route...didn't like it, but what would you expect. My previous bikes...ZX11, FJ1100, FZ700, ZX600, several RD(Rapid Death)400's and an RD350. I know...what was I thinking. But I thought in my old age a Dyna Sport would quench my motorcycle thirst...NOT! Anyway, I found a 93 with 11,000 miles with corbin, saddle bags, grip warmers, plug in for heated vest, and tank bra, all in cherry shape. Keep the California stories coming, as I'm a displaced Californian living in New York, which oh by the way has some great twisties, which I guess I have to put off exploring until next season. Any GTS birthday parties planned for the East Coast. Thanks for all of the great info so far. Curtis >From: "Henry S. Winokur" >Reply-To: GTS-1000 Owners List >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: Another new GTS'er >Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 08:03:25 -0500 > > > Heres a question for one and all. Do Volvo drivers have the same > > reputation in the US as they do in the UK? > > > > i.e. As soon as they get behind the wheel they turn into Mr Mole and can > > only see what is no more than 2 feet directly in front of the > > bonnet (hood), and are totally oblivious to what is going on around them. >I > > know they have the same opinion in Aus as I worked there for a while, and >just > > wondered if it was a worldwide thing. > >Actually, that pretty well describes most car drivers in the US, excepting >those of us who drive AND RIDE! > >Regards, > >Henry S. Winokur >94 GTS1000, R1100RT-P, AMA, MRF, >Nationally Certified Riding Instructor >Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force >West Bethesda, MD USA Get a speedy connection with MSN Broadband. Join now! Click Here
