Adventure in Ohio?

[Mikef5000]

Originally Posted by sion

I've ridden the length of the Dragon 3 times, and all 3 times there were photographers out there taking pictures. I never saw a one of them, because I was too busy watching the road.

You completely missed a car, sign, often tent, and at least one (but often more) guy, all but feet from the edge of the road... because you were too busy watching the road? I've always been under the impression that we, as motorcyclists, have to be extremely aware of our surroundings. Otherwise, you know... a deer might jump in front of us or something!

(Too soon? Sorry, supposed to be a funny.)

[Gonzo_Matt]

Snicker

Hard saying what happened there, it would seem like he blew the corner because he was mugging for the photog, and when he realized things were going south he panics and just straight eats shit . Shit happens, I almost had a nasty highside 2 weeks ago because I wasn't paying enough attention.

[MeefZah]

Originally Posted by buildit

I'm sure the ten cars a day that travel my street are all completely influenced by my decision.

They probably are, but the other way.

Originally Posted by MrFurious

Have to agree with Meef on this one.

This one? That insinuates you sometimes do not agree with me and this is inconceivable to me.

Originally Posted by Mikef5000

You completely missed a car, sign, often tent, and at least one (but often more) guy, all but feet from the edge of the road... because you were too busy watching the road? I've always been under the impression that we, as motorcyclists, have to be extremely aware of our surroundings. Otherwise, you know... a deer might jump in front of us or something!

(Too soon? Sorry, supposed to be a funny.)

That's probably equally bad karma but since we know him, and he's ok, I s'pose it's cool and the gang.

Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

Shit happens, I almost had a nasty highside 2 weeks ago because I wasn't paying enough attention.

"Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes the bear gets you".

We all got it coming.

[Danjal]

Originally Posted by GailCallsMeKarl

Internet sales too?? I do have stuff I need to buy....

Originally Posted by Trapshooter

Let us know about internet sales at IP, will be in SC in Nov.

Dave

Shot IP an email since they close at 8 on the phone. Told em a few folks from advrider.com were asking about sales benefiting Jon and we'd like to support him. I'll see what they reply tomorrow. IIRC they're in the vendors thread so something could be there already about this.

[GailCallsMeKarl]

Originally Posted by Danjal

Shot IP an email since they close at 8 on the phone. Told em a few folks from advrider.com were asking about sales benefiting Jon and we'd like to support him. I'll see what they reply tomorrow. IIRC they're in the vendors thread so something could be there already about this.

Sweet! I'll gladly cross post in the Tejas and Okie threads as well if internet sales count.

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by Mikef5000

Otherwise, you know... a deer might jump in front of us or something!

(Too soon? Sorry, supposed to be a funny.)

What did I miss?

['Flagger]

Originally Posted by 'Flagger

Flanges purchased .... Challenge accepted.

Well, that was an adventure. Purchased two flanges and used a dremel to widen the opening on one of them. Compressed the spring far enough to access the lock nut. Got it done! ....... Now what?

[Gonzo_Matt]

Originally Posted by Whitey1

What did I miss?

Sion plastered a deer this spring/summer.

[Gonzo_Matt]

Originally Posted by 'Flagger

Well, that was an adventure. Purchased two flanges and used a dremel to widen the opening on one of them. Compressed the spring far enough to access the lock nut. Got it done! ....... Now what?

Answered that question of how it came apart. What are you planning to do? Heavier spring? Re valving?

[SCQTT]

Yep, internet sales count toward Jon's 10% on Nov 17th. Good cause...The guy has a great attitude, super positive despite losing his left leg above the knee.

Jon was fully agatt, got mowed down 30 seconds after leaving work. Old timer driver blew the red light @ 161 & Westerville Rd. It was one of those shitty situations that could have happened to any of us.

Jon & his young wife celebrated their first anniversary with Jon in the hospital.

[MrFurious]

Originally Posted by 'Flagger

Now what?

Don't you just hate when it takes you so long to figure out how to do something that you totally forget why you wanted to do it in the first place.

Glad to see the Hilljack Spring Compressor worked out for ya.

['Flagger]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

Answered that question of how it came apart. What are you planning to do? Heavier spring? Re valving?

If I can source a heavier spring on the quick I'd do it, but I'm not sure where to look. I'm sure none of the usual shops (racetech, etc) have anything yet. But someone, somewhere has the ability to find a spring that'll work. Or can make one for me.

Revalving or full upgrade replacement is the long term goal, but that may have to wait until spring.

Ideas?

[Gonzo_Matt]

It seems like a X or F spec shock should go right in there. I'm sure that's not the case but it would make the most sense.

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by 'Flagger

Ideas?

http://www.zycon.com/Products/US-OH-...l-Springs.html

I am sure somewhere in there is an old timer that could tell you off memory the diameter of wire and amount of coils per foot to set the rate you need and could roll one out for you.

['Flagger]

Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

It seems like a X or F spec shock should go right in there. I'm sure that's not the case but it would make the most sense.

X spec? CRF250X? doesn't that have a piggyback reservoir? No room for that if that's what your thinking.

F spec? CRF230F? I have one of those ... another awesome example of budget engineering ... not a great upgrade.


Unless I misunderstand?