In Which The "A" is Taken

Back in 2010, Blaster changed the stickers on my sled. Frankly, it got tiresome to explain why the bike had a F650GS sticker but was an 800cc motor. Then it got more convoluted explaining that it was not a thumper F650. So he found these. The problem is he is really good at sticker placement, and these look like OEM stickers.



On first glance, one might realize that Blaster removed the "A" from GSA. He didn't think the twin was worthy of the "A". It had neither the gas range nor the true adventure spirit.

The missing "A" became somewhat of a mockery of among the dearest of wing mates:

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Originally Posted by Dorito I have the F798GS. Blaster says I have to earn my "A" in GSA...

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Originally Posted by EOD3MC Just take the damn "A"...

About 60K miles later, on an idle afternoon, I realize I don't like riding that bike off road. It's incredibly long wheelbase and top heavy. So what is a girl to do, but quest for the next love. Enter, the next bike in the Dorito namesake:

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Originally Posted by Dorito So, we all remember while Dorito lay mortally wounded from her little brake episode this spring? Which then led to this itsy bitsy repair? So, I've decided to take J4S advice. Found me another yellow one! I think I will call her "Cool Ranch (Dorito)"

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Originally Posted by EOD3MC Still no "A" ?

The games continued, as the XC has the adventuring sprit but no gas range.

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Originally Posted by Dorito But the "X" is worth 8 times what a piddely "A" is worth.

After a nice addition from HotRod Welding, the XC is now a fierce competitor. She ran with the big dogs and had more range than they did on this trip...all while sipping her petrol at 70MPG. Somewhere in the middle of the trip, she will now be affectionately referred to as the XC-"A"