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Beautiful bike enaz1. Nice pics, btw.

k_k

Thanks for seeing it through guys. I'm having a little trouble following what happened. Enaz1 where did you break down? Did Tybolt99 ride to you or did you have to tow your bike to him?

Enaz1, Tybolt99 glad to see you both made it back home safe. How many miles do we have on the flag now?

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

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?