Great read and good music for a friday post work beer! A bit off topic but since you mentioned it... The "shit brown" rocky mountain. I have/had a 2019 BC instinct 50 in "shit brown"; that was before it was recalled and returned to me in "space garbage matte grey". Not many fans of that shade of metallic brown but it called to my memory of seeing a vintage 77 pontiac firebird when I was younger. It looked sporty and I swear gave me an edge on the trials. I kept the bike as I like the ride but god damn the soul connection between man and machine was exorcised with the new paint. Makes me wonder how much more we enjoy what we ride just based on attachment to bike vs top tech. I know the bike you reference was not well looked after but it made me think when I was reading: I bet your family member had some good times on it despite the lack of maintenance. Apologies for some random thoughts, I always enjoy reading your articles and look forward to the new music recommendations!
March 4, 2022, 6:02 p.m. - D4nderson
Great read and good music for a friday post work beer! A bit off topic but since you mentioned it... The "shit brown" rocky mountain. I have/had a 2019 BC instinct 50 in "shit brown"; that was before it was recalled and returned to me in "space garbage matte grey". Not many fans of that shade of metallic brown but it called to my memory of seeing a vintage 77 pontiac firebird when I was younger. It looked sporty and I swear gave me an edge on the trials. I kept the bike as I like the ride but god damn the soul connection between man and machine was exorcised with the new paint. Makes me wonder how much more we enjoy what we ride just based on attachment to bike vs top tech. I know the bike you reference was not well looked after but it made me think when I was reading: I bet your family member had some good times on it despite the lack of maintenance. Apologies for some random thoughts, I always enjoy reading your articles and look forward to the new music recommendations!