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moneypit wrote: I hate to say this, but I have to pull out of the relay. I F ed up Sunday night and reveed to high dumped the clutch and up she went with me and the son inlaw aboard. The back rest worked as a wheely bar for a bit till I let it go and we bailed. Crushed the stator cover and bent the rear motor mounts, I havent had much time to dig into it as my father is on his last week on this earth.
My trip would have been Minneapolis to Duluth MN. So again Im sorry and I hope that the route can be adjusted by the time it gets here. Or theres always next year, but its starting to move fairly well now.
Moneypit

My prayers go out to your father and family. Spend as much time as possible with them now.
I hope only your pride was injured in the woops. As far as the Relay goes you're not out of it til the flag goes past you. If it turns out I'm taking the flag up your way, I'll stop by to say 'Hi' I think you'll have plenty of time to get the bike back in shape. Post what you need, parts may come out of the woodwork.
Tom

moneypit wrote: I hate to say this, but I have to pull out of the relay. I F ed up Sunday night and reveed to high dumped the clutch and up she went with me and the son inlaw aboard. The back rest worked as a wheely bar for a bit till I let it go and we bailed. Crushed the stator cover and bent the rear motor mounts, I havent had much time to dig into it as my father is on his last week on this earth.
My trip would have been Minneapolis to Duluth MN. So again Im sorry and I hope that the route can be adjusted by the time it gets here. Or theres always next year, but its starting to move fairly well now.
Moneypit

I'm glad you and your son-in-law are ok. Spend time with your Dad and we'll all be thinking about you.

I've pinned myself for Maine. Hopefully the weather improves by the time the flag gets here.

awesome!!!!!!

enaz1 wrote:

yup that been my weekend. im dertemind! i found that broke b+ wire to #2 coil and rode home,the lomg way.

moneypit wrote: I hate to say this, but I have to pull out of the relay. I F ed up Sunday night and reveed to high dumped the clutch and up she went with me and the son inlaw aboard. The back rest worked as a wheely bar for a bit till I let it go and we bailed. Crushed the stator cover and bent the rear motor mounts, I havent had much time to dig into it as my father is on his last week on this earth.
My trip would have been Minneapolis to Duluth MN. So again Im sorry and I hope that the route can be adjusted by the time it gets here. Or theres always next year, but its starting to move fairly well now.
Moneypit

Sounds like a flash back of mine. The last time I reveed to high dumped the clutch with a passenger he baled I stayed on and when me and the bike came over backwards I smashed my left knee and have limped and have had multiple surgeries over the years. ( That was 25 plus years ago)
The bike can be fixed just glad yall were not hurt other than your pride.

Spend all the time with Dad that you can. I just lost my Father in November and feel your pain bro.

Thank you for the well wishes guys, its been tough. Yeah he's 92 but he golfed all last year, so its come on pretty quick. and yes only pride injured (son inlaw thought it was assome) as for the bike, it looks like the rear motor mounts are bent, so the motor will come out again. Damn only had it on the road last summer, first time in 15 years.(kids)
The whole time I had carb issues, running rich with 17.5 pilots and 117 main on 1015 cc, 29 smoothbores. But it takes off fast LOL
Again thanks for your thoughts and well wishes
Bob

We'll be riding the Virginia leg of the relay this Saturday. Here's the route if anyone is interested: g.co/maps/kfawv

Of course I've got to get from home to South Hill and back again. So all told it'll be about 10 hours over two days and about 465 miles. Not a lot for many of you, but this'll be my first big trip for me.

On Sunday 650ED (who came up with this whole idea) will pick up from me and ride through WVA, MD, PA, and DE.

Be safe and enjoy the ride. Make sure you stay hydrated for the trip.

Is Ed going to be leaving Sunday or next weekend?

I plan to receive the flag this Sunday in Leesburg, VA then ride it through WV, PA, and then to home in MD. The concern I have at the moment is who to hand it off to and when. The idea was to take it sometime after this Sunday up to Delaware to pass it to Haggard Scott, but I haven't heard anything from him in a couple months. Anyone know if he is still in the game or if there are any other potential riders in NJ or DE or Eastern PA? I'll need to pass it to some one. Ed

650ed wrote: I plan to receive the flag this Sunday in Leesburg, VA then ride it through WV, PA, and then to home in MD. The concern I have at the moment is who to hand it off to and when. The idea was to take it sometime after this Sunday up to Delaware to pass it to Haggard Scott, but I haven't heard anything from him in a couple months. Anyone know if he is still in the game or if there are any other potential riders in NJ or DE or Eastern PA? I'll need to pass it to some one. Ed

Ed, I searched for Scott on the KZR user list search. It shows his last login to KZR was April 15. At that time the flag was still in Fl. So who knows, maybe he has something work related or vacation time away. In Florida, we kept in communication via email and each others cell phone numbers. Without them, things would have taken even longer. Good luck.

Spending the morning reviewing my route and checking the weather. Will meet Tybolt99 this morning around 11:30 in South Hill, VA. My buddy Doug will be riding along on a modern Kawi Concourse. I'm still hoping JimStan shows up in South Hill, but haven't heard from him in a while.

Then we'll ride up to Leesburg, VA and I will meet 650Ed there Sunday morning at 9:00am.

Looks like the rain may be chasing us the whole way. Think dry thoughts everyone.

Topper wrote: Spending the morning reviewing my route and checking the weather. Will meet Tybolt99 this morning around 11:30 in South Hill, VA. My buddy Doug will be riding along on a modern Kawi Concourse. I'm still hoping JimStan shows up in South Hill, but haven't heard from him in a while.

Then we'll ride up to Leesburg, VA and I will meet 650Ed there Sunday morning at 9:00am.

Looks like the rain may be chasing us the whole way. Think dry thoughts everyone.

Hope you'll stay dry. Will see you at Glass House Grill in shortly.

Safe ride.

Bring your rain gear fellas. It sure saved me on my part of the trip. Be careful and take lots of pics when possible

Great to see it moving along, hope the rain stays away for you guys.

Can someone take a closeup of the flag to show all the names that are on it so far? That would be kinda cool to see.

sound good Ed can count me in anytime after July 1st here in western Ny and have about 4 other KZ riders that will be glad to ride from Rochester, NY area to the PA border...keep me informed

I came back home after meet up with Topper, his friend Doug, JimStan, his son and friend at South Hill VA.
Little sprinkles here and there but didn't get bad enough to get the rain gear out.
I'm hoping they will stay dry on their way back up to the north.

Getting ready to leave



At South Hills around 11:30 am.









Short ride for me this time 56 miles one way. 600 miles total for NC->SC->NC->VA->NC.

More pictures will come from Topper and JimStan including the one with flag.

Safe ride!

Made it to Leesburg, VA where I'll meet 650ED tomorrow. I got dumped on with buckets of rain but the rain gear did it's job and I'm no worse for wear.

Pics will have to wait till I'm back home tomorrow.

It was great to meet tybolt99, jimstan and friends. Hope we're able to ride together again sometime!

graywolfracer wrote: sound good Ed can count me in anytime after July 1st here in western Ny and have about 4 other KZ riders that will be glad to ride from Rochester, NY area to the PA border...keep me informed

Your location would fit well in Leg#2, that would help us bridge the gap from the Pittsburgh area to Canada. If you know anyone willing to run between Pittsburgh and the NY border that would be great!

Here is the thread here on KZR for Leg#2.

Leg#2

As requested.