Meet Marley, the Honda Magna

Hello folks, meet Marley.

Weighing about 240kg with a 750cc engine capacity and having a V4 engine, Marley is my newest ride.

I know I've told many friends that "Naaah.. I'm not going to get a Class 2 bike when I get my Class 2 license". But with that bright color (which is also my favorite color), shiny chrome, storage solution, remaining COE, and price range, how could I forego this wonderful opportunity?

It's like, how can you pass by a store that's selling your favorite brand at a 70% discount? Tell me. How?

And in my defense, I wasn't actually looking for a Class 2 bike. A good friend, who shall not be named to protect his identity (haha!), actually arranged for a meetup with Marley's previous owner, and asked if I would like to come along.

(A little background information: Before I passed my Class 2, I actually told this good friend of mine that Marley is on sale. But I didn't give a hoot about it because back then, I haven't gone for my Class 2 TP yet. Even if there was an option to buy the bike before I got my Class 2 license, Marley's previous owner was quite busy and didn't have time to show us the bike.

So anyway, we met up with Marley's previous owner on the night of 10th April.

And when I first saw it, I fell in love with it.

Still, I was actually sitting on the fence with regards to purchasing this bike, because though my heart was telling me "IT'S A GOOD DEAL. YOU HAVE TO GET IT", my brain was rebutting "But you don't need it!"

This went on for a day until I made my decision on Wednesday night.

The good friend then contacted the Marley's ex-owner that night itself, and arranged for the transfer of vehicle to be done on Friday morning.

On Friday, here's a gist of what happened: The wonderful bf, along with the good friend headed down to LTA to do the transfer of bike ownership. After which, dear went around different places to settle the payment for the bike, send the bike to the mechanic to replace the necessary parts, before presenting it to me in its ready-to-ride condition on Friday night.

ISN'T MY BF A DARLING!?

Of course, special thanks also goes to the good friend who did all the behind-the-scenes negotiation and liaison with Marley's ex-owner, picked up my insurance cover note, and arranged for the meetup with Marley's ex-owner.

Seriously, without you guys (and my efficient mechanic), Marley wouldn't be sitting downstairs and enjoying a sun tan session now.

So thank you dear, thank you you-know-who-you-are, and thank you Ah Chong! Oh, and thank you mama for pushing me off the fence :)


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