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The Black Beauty is Back!!!
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After over 4 years of stuff finally reunited with my 300 Gts ie super...long story but she was stolen and recovered in bad shape..Huge thanks to Mark at Motorini in Savannah for getting her back on tip top shape...can't wait to ride her back to the island..if you are in Southeast, Ga. They are the best!!!
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Great news!

I know St. Simons Island, been there a couple of times.

I would like to hear the story though.
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Congrats. She looks lovely!
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Congratulations. Lookin' good!
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2009 GTS 250ie rip,2009 lx 150, 2012 300 super
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Stolen from my driveway...wheeled 3 blocks away where they tried to start it.destroyed wiring, ignition, and lots of notes stuff..obviously to no avail...went to one shop...then another then to Motorini....took for a long ride today.....ahhhhhh
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Restoration took 4 years?!? Glad you finally have it back, and are happy with it.
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WOW...
Serious congratulations...from the owner of one black Beauty (Melody) to another. Clearly a long wait, but I'll bet you'll waste no time putting on the miles.
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2009 GTS 250ie rip,2009 lx 150, 2012 300 super
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It got lost on a shuffle and so did I....we are both back and strong...all is well that ends well. Put some mIles on her today in Savannah, and taking her back to the island tomorrow. 85 mile ride
On a perfect spring day. Gonna take the back roads...as it should be
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Congrats. Glad your back riding. when i went to Savannah i stopped into Motorini. Nice folks and a great shop. Have a safe ride back to the Island. Had a friend i grew up with that used to live on the island. He was a US Marshall. retired now.
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