Radioman Rides the World....... - Page 105

IceCreamSoldier · 12-09-2011, 08:56 PM

yeah, I think the rock saved you and the bike, by bouncing you out of the gutter and back into the road........now if a truck was riding your ass, maybe not so good, but if you would have dropped into the lower gully, you could have done a "high sider " which most likely would cause some frame bending to rider and machine......... on the full side of the glass.... the kids will be happy to hear you're going back to school

I'm a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason".........go with the flow. Oh, one of the kids wanted to know if you were going to get a Christmas tree for your hotel room..............

Radioman · 12-10-2011, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by IceCreamSoldier

Oh, one of the kids wanted to know if you were going to get a Christmas tree for your hotel room..............

Depending on where I will be.... but will have to settle for Christmas trees and decorations all over the towns.

and I agree if the rock had blocked my path it could have been much worse. Unfortunately it did damage the engine case.... depending on what it looks like when they pull off the guards, and see how bad it is.....

But will not know until Tuesday....

Radioman · 12-10-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GoinPostal

Mark, after reading Franks comments about tires and road condtions in Guatemala I was wondering what you plan on doing about that sliced tire on your bike. Are you going to try and replace it with a street or dualsport/ offroad tire? What about road conditions further south?

I will replace it with another tire, but have not yet decided what is available here. I will go with a dual sport tire.... It is always the same Tire life, grip of the tire, and price. They have Continentals at the dealer, but TKC's wear fast (not too bad in the front though). I have been hauling my spare rear Heidenau which I will put on somewhere soon.

Road conditions in central america and south will be a mix of pavement and rough gravel/dirt. I am more comfortable with the idea of a knobbie of some type.

AceRph · 12-10-2011, 06:26 AM

Morning Mark!

Later on, you might contact Misery Goat for some tire info. He's been riding around in SA for a year and a half. Here's his on-going ride report.

sector · 12-10-2011, 07:04 AM

Hi Mark! Sorry for your mishap!! Best of luck in healing and getting the bike fixed!!

Radioman · 12-10-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AceRph

Morning Mark!

Later on, you might contact Misery Goat for some tire info. ride report.

I have followed him. I saw how long he rides on his tires

olebiker · 12-10-2011, 08:12 AM

Glad that you were not too baly banged up. That is one awful design for guards, might be better without them? Or modify them somehow? I hope the case is not FUBAR.

Radioman · 12-10-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by olebiker

Glad that you were not too baly banged up. That is one awful design for guards, might be better without them? Or modify them somehow? I hope the case is not FUBAR.

I agree. If I had just slid down the road it would have been ok, but front impact is bad. It might just be the right outside cover that is damaged but will not know until it gets taken apart....... Hopefully that is it.

Will just have to keep it upright from now on :)

Ladybug0048 · 12-10-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Radioman

Will just have to keep it upright from now on :)

Radioman · 12-10-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

Radioman · 12-10-2011, 12:24 PM

Just got to Antigua and have been able to locate the right side Engine Cover that the Crash bars attach to in the US, talked to MAX BMW about getting them shipped to me via Frank resource.... will only take a few days to get them

Looks like if the part cannot be repair in Guatemala I can get a new one shipped in fairly quickly

In the mean time, will be in spanish school and exploring the area while I am waiting. All well on the adventure!!

upweekis · 12-10-2011, 12:41 PM

Mark, if you didn't have the engine guard(s) on there, do you think the damage would have been as bad?

TowPro · 12-10-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by upweekis

Mark, if you didn't have the engine guard(s) on there, do you think the damage would have been as bad?

From the looks of the picture, it looks like the bike deflected off the rock by hitting the bar. If the bar was not there it might have hit the side cover, removing it from the bike and maybe parts that are underneath the cover

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so even though some damage was caused, I bet it would have been far worse without the crash bars.

Nixels · 12-10-2011, 02:27 PM

Mark, sorry for your accident and I'm glad you're ok.

Perhaps dwelling on this accident too much is bad for you?

I have a solution

I'm sure there are beautiful, natural phenomena that have crossed your path in Guatemala.

Maybe a picture or two - just to take your mind off your spill.

Just trying to be helpful.

AceRph · 12-10-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Radioman

I have followed him. I saw how long he rides on his tires

I didn't mean for you to ask him how long they'll last. That would be...uh...goofy. Maybe where to get them though.

12-09-2011, 08:56 PM	#1561
IceCreamSoldier suffering somewhere Joined: Jan 2008 Location: "X" cramento Oddometer: 438	yeah, I think the rock saved you and the bike, by bouncing you out of the gutter and back into the road........now if a truck was riding your ass, maybe not so good, but if you would have dropped into the lower gully, you could have done a "high sider " which most likely would cause some frame bending to rider and machine......... on the full side of the glass.... the kids will be happy to hear you're going back to school I'm a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason".........go with the flow. Oh, one of the kids wanted to know if you were going to get a Christmas tree for your hotel room.............. __________________ Adventure begins when your plan falls apart.

12-10-2011, 06:26 AM	#1564
AceRph Stossel for POTUS Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Where the stupidest people on earth run things Oddometer: 23,770	Morning Mark! Later on, you might contact Misery Goat for some tire info. He's been riding around in SA for a year and a half. Here's his on-going ride report. __________________ Equal to all of you of roads and good luck! - krokodil al-kashi “We are turning into a nation of whimpering slaves to Fear—fear of war, fear of poverty, fear of random terrorism, fear of getting down-sized or fired because of the plunging economy, fear of getting evicted for bad debts or suddenly getting locked up in a military detention camp on vague charges of being a Terrorist sympathizer.” —”Extreme Behavior in Aspen,” February 3, 2003

12-10-2011, 07:04 AM	#1565
sector Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: S Oregon Coast and Kootenays BC Oddometer: 2,821	Hi Mark! Sorry for your mishap!! Best of luck in healing and getting the bike fixed!! __________________ 09 KTM 105 XC 07 Yamaha XT225 - Std Color 07 BMW F650 GS - Black

12-10-2011, 12:24 PM	#1571
Radioman ^OP dreaming adventure Joined: Dec 2005 Location: GDay from Australia Oddometer: 4,167	Just got to Antigua and have been able to locate the right side Engine Cover that the Crash bars attach to in the US, talked to MAX BMW about getting them shipped to me via Frank resource.... will only take a few days to get them Looks like if the part cannot be repair in Guatemala I can get a new one shipped in fairly quickly In the mean time, will be in spanish school and exploring the area while I am waiting. All well on the adventure!! __________________ Onto Chapter 3 of my life...... with Faith, Hope and Courage! New thread 5/11/2011 http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...0#post15950430

12-10-2011, 12:41 PM	#1572
upweekis Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana-We Tax Everything! Oddometer: 1,894	Mark, if you didn't have the engine guard(s) on there, do you think the damage would have been as bad? __________________ John Nail 2012 XT1200z (the Dark Ronin) 2008 XT250 1994 XR650L

12-10-2011, 02:27 PM	#1574
Nixels Face fears - live life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: West Oakland, CA Oddometer: 7,373	Mark, sorry for your accident and I'm glad you're ok. Perhaps dwelling on this accident too much is bad for you? I have a solution I'm sure there are beautiful, natural phenomena that have crossed your path in Guatemala. Maybe a picture or two - just to take your mind off your spill. Just trying to be helpful. __________________ Coffee first, then all your other mundane bullshit. Benjava That tofu will kill you, stay away from it. Soy is the devils bean! moe.ron SmugMug coupon: cwbkgu7KGL2D2/save $5

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