|
F6BANGER
|
 |
« on: February 23, 2012, 03:46:15 PM » |
|
I was out riding today and saw this guy. His name is Mark. I kinda chased him down, he was making the lights, I wasnt. Any way, I caught up to him at one of the Honda dealers. He was having his front tire rebalanced. He just had new tires put on. We talked while they did the work about an hour and he has not heard of the VRCC. What????? Owns a valkyrie and has never heard of the VRCC? Well I told him about it and to join, its free with a PLETHORA of information on the tech board. He saw my cartire and just about sh!t himself. He now wants a car tire. Too bad he just put new tires on. He is getting ready to head out to Daytona Saturday morning so he doesnt want to join today. He says he has a lot of packing and things to do. If he gets on this site, he will end up reading everything and not make it to Daytona. So he will join after he gets back. He bought the bike and rode it for a while but one day in his driveway he fell to the right. He said it took a while for him to pick it up BY HIMSELF. He said he thought..."what happens if I drop it at a red light". That is why he now has the side car. So If anyone sees him in Daytona give him a warm welcome and tell him you read about him on this site.  |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: February 24, 2012, 06:42:08 AM by F6BANGER »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
F6BANGER
|
|
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2012, 04:25:36 PM » |
|
If someone sees and recognizes him, they should show him how to pick up that fat lady if he should happen to drop her again. First he has to get rid of that side car.
He only has one leg. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Red Diamond
|
|
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2012, 04:47:17 PM » |
|
Thanks, modify your original post and put that info in there.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 If you are riding and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast. |
|
|
|
FryeVRCCDS0067
|
|
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2012, 05:06:44 PM » |
|
cursed impressive that he was ridin' and able to pickup and remount a Valk with one leg before the sidecar. I'd say he can ride.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And... moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.'' -- Barry Goldwater, Acceptance Speech at the Republican Convention; 1964  |
|
|
|
F6BANGER
|
|
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2012, 05:08:58 PM » |
|
Thanks, modify your original post and put that info in there.
Sorry, I thought you saw the pic |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Red Diamond
|
|
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2012, 05:47:56 PM » |
|
Looks like his leg just disappears beside the side car. Makes me feel very small with a response like that, which is why I pulled it, my apology also.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
If you are riding and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast. |
|
|
|
F6BANGER
|
|
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2012, 05:50:38 PM » |
|
Hey, No appologies. Its all good.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
FryeVRCCDS0067
|
|
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2012, 05:54:52 PM » |
|
I wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't pointed out. I usually only look close at bikes, guns and girls.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And... moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.'' -- Barry Goldwater, Acceptance Speech at the Republican Convention; 1964 |
|
|
Stormrider65
Member
Posts: 541
Just Riding The Many Storms Of Life
Ft.Worth, Texas
|
|
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2012, 09:33:57 PM » |
|
Heck, don't feel bad, I missed that also. Didn't realize it till it was mentioned. So much for my eyesight.
Walt
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
In this wild and wolly world, there are only 3 things you can depend on, your brains, your bros, and your bike. Ride free!!!
A good friend will bail you out of jail. A true friend will be sitting next to saying "Damn, That Was Fun"
|
|
|
KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
Member
Posts: 4146
Specimen #30838 DS #0233
Williamsburg, KY
|
|
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2012, 02:41:05 AM » |
|
Welcome Mark and hope you have a great trip.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
sutterhome
|
|
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2012, 05:36:38 AM » |
|
are his rear brakes modified?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
F6BANGER
|
|
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2012, 05:37:26 AM » |
|
He was saying something about sidecar races in Daytona. He said he gets up to triple digits. The side car kinda seems to float at high speeds. I'd like to watch that(from the stands of course).  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
F6BANGER
|
|
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2012, 05:41:47 AM » |
|
are his rear brakes modified?
He doesnt use his rear brakes. Not yet at least. He wants to rig up some type of rear brake by his left hand. He also want to take off the sidecar and have a small wheel come down on the right side for slow speeds and stops. I told him to have a bypass switch for speed bumps. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Hoser
Member
Posts: 5844
child of the sixties VRCC 17899
Auburn, Kansas
|
|
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2012, 05:57:23 AM » |
|
Iv'e seen those retracting wheels on a Gold Wing, Don't know where, but google is your friend. Hoser
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I don't want a pickle, just wanna ride my motor sickle  [img width=300 height=233]http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/ |
|
|
|
Charlie McCready
|
|
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2012, 06:03:16 AM » |
|
I think those retracting wheels are called "Insta-trike" wheels or something like that.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
rmrc51
Member
Posts: 1087
Freyja. Queen of the Valkyries
Palmyra, Virginia
|
 |
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2012, 06:20:59 AM » |
|
Ya know,, although I already have a trike, that 'Leg-Up Landing Gear' would be a perfect setup for me if I every came across a good deal on a nice two wheeler. I'm on a trike because of a bad hip and can't hold up a heavy cruiser.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
VRCC # 30041
|
|
|
|
FryeVRCCDS0067
|
|
« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2012, 06:36:04 AM » |
|
I really can't over state how much respect I have for the riders, both members and non-members who ride in-spite of the physical difficulties which have been placed in front of them. You folks are an inspiration for all of us. Mike |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And... moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.'' -- Barry Goldwater, Acceptance Speech at the Republican Convention; 1964 |
|
|
|
czuch
|
|
« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2012, 06:39:43 AM » |
|
Those retracting wheels look lame. Also a good friend of mine dumped it because of those.
I say Trike it, or dont.
AND WTH?? Nobody got out and helped a one legged feller pick up his bike??
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
|
|
|
|
