All is good, almost

[Wall]

I received the heel part of the shifter and installed it in like ten minutes when I got back from the Cape yesterday. AWESOME! Easy install, and a quick trip around the block and you couldn't knock the smile off my face with a sledgehammer. (Kathy tried). I still have the problems with my foot but following in the footsteps of Holmes and YB, compensate, adapt and move on. If it wasn't raining right now I'd be a thousand miles from nowhere.
Well, almost. While installing the shifter I noticed the rear tire looked a little thin. After further inspection its just not safe for riding. So, two new Metzler ME 888 Ultras are on their way here. Should be here by Thursday. I will r&r them from the bike on Friday when I get home and take them to the local shop for mount and balance. (only $25 each, didn't think that was a bad deal)
So hopefully after Kathy's CT Scan next Saturday, I will be a riding fool again.
Oh course Kathy reminded me of the Honey do list. "Can't see it from the bike" I guess was not the reply she was looking for.
I can't tell you how excited I am I can ride. It really took the wind out of my sails. We all work hard and this is the one thing that makes it all worth it to me.
WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO

[ybnorml]

I know "that $hit eatin' grin" will not be removed easily Paul.....When we got back on the bike
last year, after a 2 year absence, we smiled for months on end.
Glad the heel shifter part was an easy install, and especially glad to hear you can & will adapt...
Hope to meet up with you and Kathy this summer....bring your 'honey do list', I'll bring mine !!!

[Tony C.]

Excellent news! We're happy for the both of you and look forward to seeing you on the road.  

I ran into Kathy's uncle at Shaw's yesterday and he was asking about you. I filled him in.

Hey, I'd love to know the name of the shop you use to mount and balance MC tires. $25 per tire is a phenomenal price compared to shops around my way: $40 to $65 per tire.

 

[Wall]

Excellent news! We're happy for the both of you and look forward to seeing you on the road.  

I ran into Kathy's uncle at Shaw's yesterday and he was asking about you. I filled him in.

Hey, I'd love to know the name of the shop you use to mount and balance MC tires. $25 per tire is a phenomenal price compared to shops around my way: $40 to $65 per tire.

 

Say hi to "Uncle Larry" the next time you see him.
I use Souhegan Valley Motorsports in Milford NH. They are across the street from Chappel Tractor. They have done my tires for a long time

[Wall]

I know "that $hit eatin' grin" will not be removed easily Paul.....When we got back on the bike
last year, after a 2 year absence, we smiled for months on end.
Glad the heel shifter part was an easy install, and especially glad to hear you can & will adapt...
Hope to meet up with you and Kathy this summer....bring your 'honey do list', I'll bring mine !!!

You drink to my list, I'll drink to your list."

[Tony C.]

I use Souhegan Valley Motorsports in Milford NH. They are across the street from Chappel Tractor. They have done my tires for a long time

Thanks!

[Karen]

That is fabulous! Where there is a will, a way can be found! Frequently with help from the people in this group, and even the riding community as a whole. Happy Easter and Passover, or whatever you celebrate. Was back in the old neighborhood yesterday for a 90th Birthday celebration for Pat, one of Claire's long standing friends. People commented on what wonderful friends my motorcycle peeps are. I could not agree more. Hope to see you all in the wind soon!