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« Reply #160 on: March 20, 2014, 06:16:32 AM » |
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You're welcome, Eric... A petite, delicate little fella like you has to be kept out of trouble...
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« Reply #161 on: April 18, 2014, 10:43:35 PM » |
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Did a little bit today ............. rear wheel bearings. The race would not turn\rotate smoothly as if there was a flat spot in the bearing. Good call DDT.  I'm going to do the front as well and they should be a Honda tomorrow for pick up. |
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« Reply #162 on: April 19, 2014, 06:00:10 PM » |
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just love the updates .. wont be long now terry.. cant wait to shake your hand .. heck might just hug ya
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« Reply #163 on: April 19, 2014, 06:58:36 PM » |
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just love the updates .. wont be long now terry.. cant wait to shake your hand .. heck might just hug ya
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« Reply #164 on: April 19, 2014, 10:40:09 PM » |
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"Big Al", thanks for the heads up but we'll have none of that, no sir,...................... no hugging!!!  |
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« Reply #165 on: April 20, 2014, 05:27:42 AM » |
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"Big Al", thanks for the heads up but we'll have none of that, no sir,...................... no hugging!!!  its ON ... |
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« Reply #166 on: April 20, 2014, 07:36:38 AM » |
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K, enough of the huggy stuff  heres what got done yesterday. Before .........  After ...........  Not perfect but a little better than before. Had a missing shield band so I found a bracket in my garage that I kept from something for something and this must have been that something ............  Also has a broke of hanger stud that I would like to fix before re-mounting the pipes ........... I have an idea for that. Starting to get back to normal .............  The front wheel bearings didn't show up due to the holiday so I'll get them tomorrow hopefully. |
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« Reply #167 on: April 20, 2014, 09:59:57 AM » |
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Lookin good t-man. |
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« Reply #168 on: April 20, 2014, 11:33:39 AM » |
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I keep old nuts and bolts and brackets and such like in the old trusty "junk" box. The "junk" box has saved my azz more than once late night early morning when everything is closed. Been thru a lot of vehicles 2 wives lived in houses apartments mobile homes and R/Vs and with friends relatives and outlaws. I STILL have my "junk" box. And B T W-lookin good on all yer doin to Ali. I DO NOT want to miss the reunion at I-14. lookin forward to that. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #169 on: May 02, 2014, 05:57:48 PM » |
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I finished "ALI" yesterday for the most part and I sure the old gurl is ready to roll! Check out the video. https://vimeo.com/93675788 |
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« Reply #170 on: May 02, 2014, 06:11:50 PM » |
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« Reply #171 on: May 02, 2014, 06:29:22 PM » |
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i can almost see tears in bruces eyes looking at the video. Well there was tears in mine ................. dang she runs rich!  |
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« Reply #172 on: May 02, 2014, 07:34:17 PM » |
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i can almost see tears in bruces eyes looking at the video. Well there was tears in mine ................. dang she runs rich! You've done a BEAUTIFUL job on Ali, Terry. I'm really looking forward to meeting you at Inzane and seeing the handoff between you and Bruce. This has been quite the saga. |
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« Reply #173 on: May 02, 2014, 08:09:53 PM » |
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Best thing I've seen in a while - thanks for all you did to bring ALI back. Can't wait to see her in Asheville.
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« Reply #174 on: May 02, 2014, 09:26:31 PM » |
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Ali looks just like she did when I last saw her in Tennessee at Vicky's aka TNT house.
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« Reply #175 on: May 02, 2014, 09:35:14 PM » |
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I went back and read all posts on this and on the volusia forum too and all I can say is you have done a wonderful thing to reunite DDT with his fat lady. And I know when you see his face when you give her back you will feel as good as he will. There will probably be a couple tears too from both sides. This world needs more good deeds from people |
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« Reply #176 on: May 03, 2014, 03:52:52 AM » |
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HOLY POOPIE-DOODLE!!!!!! If my fingers got all choked up the way my voice has, then I couldn't be writing this... I do have to wipe my eyes frequently to see what I'm typing, however... Terry, I truly wish I had the words to express what all of this has meant to me... I'm simply blown away!
I'll be anxiously awaiting your arrival at IZ-14... BTW, she looks and sounds fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #177 on: May 03, 2014, 04:57:20 AM » |
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« Reply #178 on: May 03, 2014, 04:59:30 AM » |
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« Reply #179 on: May 25, 2014, 08:37:43 PM » |
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This video is pretty bad quality BUT, ................. it's "Ali's" first time on the pavement in a while. https://vimeo.com/96434463I am very pleased at how she feels and rides. I will post up some stills from a ride west we took as I don't know how to edit the video to make it shorter or interesting. I'm sure she's ready to make her way home ............ |
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« Reply #180 on: May 25, 2014, 09:48:03 PM » |
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Started off from Honda .......... And headed west toward the rockies ........  Be danged if that black cloud had to get us wet on our first ride!   Looky there ........... sun straight ahead!   And the sun was shining at my favorite ice cream shop!!   Ali performed well on our 50 mile outing ........... again, I'm happy!  |
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« Reply #181 on: May 26, 2014, 04:19:08 AM » |
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Didn't see Ali in the video, but she sure sounded like she's back to normal.
Thanks for the update. Ride safely on your way to Asheville.
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« Reply #182 on: May 26, 2014, 04:41:07 AM » |
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Terry!!!
WOW! Great ride report... Heck, I may have to rethink how I report rides now. Pics and videos do add a lot, and they are certainly worth every single one of those thousand words each replaces! And the audio!!!
She sure sounds different than she did the last time we were together... no more grinding and popping, and she seems so responsive and peppy... I can't wait to hold her again... With all the TLC and attention she's been getting, she may want to just stay in Calgary... Hope not, my life has not been complete since I bid her farewell last August.
She has obviously been in capable and good hands... An incredible story that began with a sinking, lowest of the low feeling, and appears headed for an incredible high in only a couple of weeks now... From the agony of defeat to the thrill of victory, and you're the character who has made it possible... THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #183 on: May 26, 2014, 05:48:07 AM » |
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« Reply #184 on: May 26, 2014, 07:46:04 AM » |
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Bruce, glad to hear you is still in good shape and that you will be able to twist Ali's tail again shortly.....
Peace Brother.
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« Reply #185 on: May 26, 2014, 10:12:14 AM » |
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T-Man,
I know it has already been said many times before me and much more eloquently, but what you have done here is such a wonderful thing and a powerful statement of your fine character. What a blessing you are to Bruce and the VRCC as well.
You have my complete respect and cannot wait to shake your hand at InZane.
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« Reply #186 on: May 27, 2014, 04:50:10 AM » |
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'Lil Buddy,
It'll be good to see ya again! As for the hug thing, and assuming you manage to corner me for that... pah-leeze be gentle! I ain't as tuff and durable as I once was, ya know...
RJ,
I'm really sorry you won't be there to share the moment with me... You're a legend 'round here, and you're an inspiration to many phat-gurl pilots, especially yours truly. I wish you well, and I hope to perhaps share a smile/mile or two with ya again sometime... As for being in good shape, well... it sure ain't as good as it was fifteen years ago when I threw a leg over ALI for the first time! But, I got no legitimate complaints, and I can still do many of the things I used to... just takes a bit longer...
Dave,
You are right on the money with your comments! More than most can imagine, in fact... It'll be good to see you again, too...
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« Reply #187 on: May 27, 2014, 04:58:04 AM » |
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'Lil Buddy,
RJ,
I'm really sorry you won't be there to share the moment with me... You're a legend 'round here, and you're an inspiration to many phat-gurl pilots, especially yours truly. I wish you well, and I hope to perhaps share a smile/mile or two with ya again sometime... As for being in good shape, well... it sure ain't as good as it was fifteen years ago when I threw a leg over ALI for the first time! But, I got no legitimate complaints, and I can still do many of the things I used to... just takes a bit longer...
DDT
Hope to run some wind with ya also Bruce, only this time it will be 3 wheels instead of 2. That's all I got now, is 3 wheels. The Chevy, and MGM is converted with a Road Smith unit. Love that independent suspension. I know with just a tad of effort, you can really stuff him though a hard corner, not like Trakcy (Lady Draco) can however. |
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« Reply #188 on: June 01, 2014, 08:25:44 PM » |
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In SD and "ALI" thinks she's brand new!
Goes like blazes although she started out real thirsty. Is doing better now that she's gone thru a few tanks full. Will see Devils Tower and Mt. Rushmore tomorrow. [/ftp]
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« Reply #189 on: June 01, 2014, 08:47:56 PM » |
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In SD and "ALI" thinks she's brand new!
Goes like blazes although she started out real thirsty. Is doing better now that she's gone thru a few tanks full. Will see Devils Tower and Mt. Rushmore tomorrow. [/ftp]
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« Reply #190 on: June 03, 2014, 09:25:58 AM » |
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Hey T-man. What day is the Handoff to DDT supposed to happen???????
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« Reply #191 on: June 03, 2014, 09:43:10 AM » |
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Hey T-man. What day is the Handoff to DDT supposed to happen???????
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« Reply #192 on: June 03, 2014, 09:58:02 AM » |
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Hey T-man. What day is the Handoff to DDT supposed to happen???????
By popular demand, T-man and DDT have agreed to hand-off at opening ceremonies on Monday. It will be kind of like trying to keep the bride hidden the day before the ceremony! Well, not exactly. I mean, the "bride" in this case has been ridden by the "groom" a lot........not much left to hide! |
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« Reply #193 on: June 03, 2014, 11:33:45 AM » |
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Hey T-man. What day is the Handoff to DDT supposed to happen???????
By popular demand, T-man and DDT have agreed to hand-off at opening ceremonies on Monday. It will be kind of like trying to keep the bride hidden the day before the ceremony! I get there on Monday and according to the schedule, Opening Ceremonies start at 4:30PM. Is that correct? I don't want to miss the Ali hand-off. |
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« Reply #195 on: June 03, 2014, 02:23:59 PM » |
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How many miles on Bruce's Bike now. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? come on lil guy its brand new,, it a virgin buddy |
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« Reply #197 on: June 03, 2014, 08:28:42 PM » |
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In St. Louis tonight and again the weather is a pain!
Heavy cross winds all the way from Kansas City to here making for a short ride once again. Suppose to get better weather tomorrow... here's hoping.
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In St. Louis tonight and again the weather is a pain!
Heavy cross winds all the way from Kansas City to here making for a short ride once again. Suppose to get better weather tomorrow... here's hoping.
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