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Forum: Face plant 05-31-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 45,695
Posted By sandsman
Hey Diesel1959, just came across your thread...

Hey Diesel1959, just came across your thread today. I hope the healing process is coming along well. No matter how visible we try to make ourselves, it's the driver of the other vehicle that either...
Forum: Ride reports 05-09-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5,247
Views: 1,389,106
Posted By sandsman
Happy Birthday Mark from the great state of Texas.

Happy Birthday Mark from the great state of Texas.
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-30-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By sandsman
You Missed Something.

Come on back to Texas as soon as you can......you missed a couple of spots like......Big Bend NP, Palo Duro Canyon, and thousands of miles of the best Farm to Market (FM) roads anywhere. I am glad...
Forum: Ride reports 04-30-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,751
Posted By sandsman
Where's Waldo?

Really should be "Where's Jett'n Jim?" What's up, just been a while since you checked in.
Forum: Face plant 04-26-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,058
Posted By sandsman
I predict

I predict you will have a collection of these boots. I had all of these not including about 10 or so hard casts. I got bored and used some duct tape and made a couple of custom boots. I had alot of...
Forum: Face plant 04-25-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,058
Posted By sandsman
Gee, this sucks

I had an injury alot like you have back in 2010. If the first dr had put me back together right, no problem. But he didn't, 2011 all was about 4 surgeries. Workers comp spent $300,000 from the knee...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-04-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,183
Posted By sandsman
I think you will have a "work in progress" bike...

I think you will have a "work in progress" bike for a while. You might as well hang on to all those good parts, you probly will be using them at some point. Have a good time in La this weekend. I am...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-31-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,112
Posted By sandsman
Sorry, not gonna be able to make it work. My...

Sorry, not gonna be able to make it work. My schedule is too tight.
You have a great ride.:D
Forum: Ride reports 03-29-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 29,414
Posted By sandsman
Just super, all of it.......I will be making that...

Just super, all of it.......I will be making that ride too, but mostly on hardtop roads (big goldwing hack). Thanks for making your trip soooo interesting.
Forum: The Garage 03-25-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1,003
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Views: 200,402
Posted By sandsman
Last time I looked, there was still 50 stars on...

Last time I looked, there was still 50 stars on my flag........unless you know something I don't. Ask the the Alaska folks if they are US citizens.....just saying.:evil
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-10-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,012
Posted By sandsman
I keep my tongue weight at about 40 pounds or so,...

I keep my tongue weight at about 40 pounds or so, since I went to the sidecar rig it is not so critical. If you pull a trailer, always think safety first, not third.:evil
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-10-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,012
Posted By sandsman
Well, let me know if any of your friends fall off...

Well, let me know if any of your friends fall off thier bikes while not pulling a trailer.......it's just like this, wrecks happen all the time, no matter if you bubble wrap yourself. Riding a bike...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-10-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,012
Posted By sandsman
Well everyone now knows the pros and cons of the...

Well everyone now knows the pros and cons of the trailer towing with a bike. If you want to, just do it. If you don't want to, well don't then. For me I will continue to tow a trailer, I have many...
Forum: Ride reports 03-09-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,751
Posted By sandsman
That was deep. Ride on.

That was deep. Ride on.
Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,096
Posted By sandsman
The Valley of Fires is a National Park land 5...

The Valley of Fires is a National Park land 5 miles northwest of Carrizozo , NM on highway 380. The wife and I camped there last August, very beautiful valley.
Forum: Face plant 03-08-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Posted By sandsman
That was a quick bath......damn phone don't work...

That was a quick bath......damn phone don't work either, glad the GoPro was waterproof.
Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 29,414
Posted By sandsman
Really enjoying the RR. I have mulled over the...

Really enjoying the RR. I have mulled over the idea of a baja adventure for a while now, and you're not helping it any. I all goes well, early next year is a time frame that looks promising. Keep up...
Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,751
Posted By sandsman
JJ, only you can live your life, sure we all have...

JJ, only you can live your life, sure we all have some regrets, but it is our life that makes us who we are. If you are happy with who you are, don't compromise or change. Don't worry, be happy. :D...
Forum: Ride reports 03-06-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,751
Posted By sandsman
I was up in that area last Sept. We camped in the...

I was up in that area last Sept. We camped in the Kalalock Campground. Beautiful country, and to top it off, it didn't rain on us a single time in more than 6,000 miles. We are going to make it back...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-06-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,012
Posted By sandsman
You can sure overload your bike and make it way...

You can sure overload your bike and make it way more dangerous than a small trailer. I wouldn't overload my bike and put my kid behind me. Common sense rules here, if it doesn't look safe, then it's...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-06-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,012
Posted By sandsman
Same can be said for ANY vehicle and trailers

Same can be said for any vehicle pulling a trailer. You have to weigh the risks, as for people who have NEVER pulled a trailer, thier opinions are just that, opinions with no practicle experience. I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-06-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,012
Posted By sandsman
If you don't pull a trailer, shut up.

If you haven't any experience with a trailer, your opinion is not needed. It is up to the rider if he wants to use a trailer or not. Get over it.
I have pulled a Kwik Kamp trailer, weighs 350 empty,...
Forum: Face plant 03-04-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 81,335
Posted By sandsman
I see the dates now......:norton

I see the dates now......:norton
Forum: Face plant 03-04-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 81,335
Posted By sandsman
Wow is the only word to come to my mind. So I...

Wow is the only word to come to my mind. So I take it that you are still on the road right now. That this just happened within the last couple of days. Well if you are able to continue on this ride,...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 03-04-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 444
Posted By sandsman
My rule on extra gas, it's cheap...

My rule on extra gas, it's cheap insurance.......also lets you stretch your range a bit too. When I am out away from everyone else and riding solo, since I always have some extra room, it's got a gas...
Forum: Ride reports 03-03-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,751
Posted By sandsman
All I can say is DAMNNNN........looked like a...

All I can say is DAMNNNN........looked like a wild ride......
Forum: Face plant 03-03-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,389
Posted By sandsman
That"s a good choice TUCKERS, any day of the...

That"s a good choice TUCKERS, any day of the week.
Forum: Face plant 03-03-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 81,335
Posted By sandsman
Well you have me hooked too for the rest of the...

Well you have me hooked too for the rest of the story. At least it looks like you came thru the get off in pretty good shape, the rest can be replaced.
Forum: Ride reports 02-24-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 37,751
Posted By sandsman
I was just wondering what was up with you last...

I was just wondering what was up with you last night. Lots of us get to live vicariously thru some of your riding. I like your style, bro.....Take it easy.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-15-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,012
Posted By sandsman
I also have a freind of mine who used a Harbor...

I also have a freind of mine who used a Harbor Freight trailer and a car top carrier and pulls it with her V65 Magna.:evil
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-15-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,012
Posted By sandsman
I have pulled a trailer

I have pulled a trailer with my 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500, it was a Kwik Kamp tent trailer, empty weight about 350 maybe, loaded, somewhere arround 500. Pulled like a champ. I added a sidecar to the...
Forum: Ride reports 02-12-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,389
Views: 311,098
Posted By sandsman
Sounds like a ride in the...

Sounds like a ride in the planning.......sometimes planning is,just grab a bag and throw some clothes in it and hit the road.
Forum: Ride reports 02-12-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 28,848
Posted By sandsman
If I had known

If I had know you were gonna be in Paris (only a little ways fom my town) , I'd rolled over there an took ya for a burger somewhere. Keep the shiney side up.
Forum: Ride reports 02-12-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1,389
Views: 311,098
Posted By sandsman
Ah JL's, that's the name

I was trying to remember the name.....JL's.......the other guy I ran 2 man team with (truck driving days), if we left at the right time.....we'd look at each oth and say "JL's?". I don't remember the...
Forum: Ride reports 02-11-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,389
Views: 311,098
Posted By sandsman
I see you are from Pryor OK

I used to stop at that BBQ place south of town. They have th best broasted chicken and potatoes there I have ever eaten, along with thier hot BBQ sauce. I remember when it used to be at the sale...
Forum: Face plant 02-06-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,006
Posted By sandsman
My 2nd dr used all kinds of stuff on my non union...

My 2nd dr used all kinds of stuff on my non union fracture. He used stem cells from my bone and other places that I don't even remember, mixed it with some magic bone putty and packed it in and...
Forum: Face plant 02-06-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,389
Posted By sandsman
My .02......we all have mucked up and paid for...

My .02......we all have mucked up and paid for it. James is an experienced rider from what I read. He at least has the gumption to say "It's my fault" and doesn't trash the cow, Mexico, the...
Forum: Ride reports 02-05-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,110
Posted By sandsman
I'm in

I'm in......I am trying to convince my wife that we need a Mexico ride (she's from Mexico, many years ago) but she doesn't think it's safe. She still has lots of relatives there. She thinks if we go...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-31-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,112
Posted By sandsman
Dirt won't hurt it, just can't get into the...

Dirt won't hurt it, just can't get into the really rough stuff. I have been on some super curvy roads, such as the Highway 1, Pacific Coast Highway in upper Cali......and pulling a trailer, so the...
Forum: Ride reports 01-30-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 17,438
Posted By sandsman
Yeah, I'm in too

I have on my bucket list Baja, so I'm in......make it really good ya'll. You'll make alot of us just want to saddle up and head south.:D
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