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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2018, 06:52:43 AM » |
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I think I need my eyes checked also, when I first looked at the post title I thought "why would he post that." Then had to laugh at myself when I took at second look.  Sure hope that mess clears up soon for you.  |
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Squirrel
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2018, 06:54:40 AM » |
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I hear ya, Grumpy. Heal soon and do any therapy that they tell you to do. I had an accident in early November and broke my left clavicle. It's getting better but then had 23oz of fluid buildup drained from my left hip, but came back. I had surgery for that, so I'm waiting for the doc's OK to start moving around again. I haven't been able to ride for 3 months. It's killing me! But, as Chrisj said, that first ride will be glorious! Take care.
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David (VRCC #39880)
2000 Honda Valkyrie Custom - Midnite
1994 Honda Goldwing GL1500 MotorTrike - Blue Goose
1998 Valkyrie Tourer - newest acquisition
90% work, 10% glory!
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Squirrel
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2000 Valkyrie 1500C
Kissimmee, Florida
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2018, 06:57:26 AM » |
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Also, when I read the subject line, I thought you got something that had a DCT (dual clutch transmission). Foolish me, what was I thinking?
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David (VRCC #39880)
2000 Honda Valkyrie Custom - Midnite
1994 Honda Goldwing GL1500 MotorTrike - Blue Goose
1998 Valkyrie Tourer - newest acquisition
90% work, 10% glory!
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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2018, 07:09:32 AM » |
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What a Wuss, I'm sure u can rig something up |
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Grumpy
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« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2018, 07:39:41 AM » |
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Hell, still learning to walk with it, the heel is in the middle of the foot. Keep trying to fall backwards.
Had 2 bone spurs removed, and the archilies tendon repaired. when the pain meds wear off, I have a bottle of Knob Creek with my name on it.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2018, 07:50:40 AM » |
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Time to rig up a suicide shifter for the Valk. Who knows, there may be a market for the old-schoolers that are building custom bikes.
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Valker
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« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2018, 07:59:43 AM » |
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On a serious note, my son is missing his left foot. When he rides my Valk, he hooks a strap to the shifter and runs it to his right elbow. Just lift the elbow to upshift. He can downshift just by pressing with his left foot prosthesis. That's if you really need a ride.  |
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I ride a motorcycle because nothing transports me as quickly from where I am to who I am.
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« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2018, 08:45:18 AM » |
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Grumpy it sure seems like you should have a heel,toe shifter somewhere it your garage.
Unfortunately that won't help much when you have to stop and put your foot down.
Heal up soon.
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Squirrel
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2018, 09:12:56 AM » |
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Wow Valker, that's awesome. Hats off to him. Funny, I don't feel so bad now. Maybe there's still hope for me yet!
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David (VRCC #39880)
2000 Honda Valkyrie Custom - Midnite
1994 Honda Goldwing GL1500 MotorTrike - Blue Goose
1998 Valkyrie Tourer - newest acquisition
90% work, 10% glory!
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« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2018, 11:13:00 AM » |
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Brings to mind the 2018 Goldwing. Automatic. Of coarse there is still the stopping part. I do it one footed sometimes. God's speed in your healing.......
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« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2018, 11:28:10 AM » |
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You know, that "project" ? The one that is quite well along and left alone? maybe you need to finish it  Grumpy Grumpy Grumpy!! What are we going to do with you? |
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pocket aces
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« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2018, 12:09:28 PM » |
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Thats what first came to my mind too was a new 2018 DCT Goldwing.
Rest up and have a speedy recovery!!
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Grumpy
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« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2018, 12:17:47 PM » |
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Grumpy it sure seems like you should have a heel,toe shifter somewhere it your garage.
Unfortunately that won't help much when you have to stop and put your foot down.
Heal up soon.
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Pappy!
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« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2018, 03:54:13 PM » |
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You can always ride on the back of Murphy's.........  |
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Flrider
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« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2018, 05:52:37 PM » |
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Bill, I did see you hobbling the last time, hope you can heal quick so we can have you back on two wheels I also misunderstood the subject line "shiftless" and Pappy's idea, that's just not right |
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« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2018, 06:11:22 PM » |
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I'm thinkin Pappy just called you a biattch!!
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« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2018, 06:44:09 PM » |
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Hope it heals quickly Bill. I had the same cast on last spring. Had to wear it for 2 months.
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"Vision without action is a daydream; action without vision is a nightmare".
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« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2018, 03:29:59 AM » |
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Hopefully You Will Not Have To Wear That Thing For Nine Months Like I Did When I Broke My Leg !
I Hope That You Get Healed Up Soon.
Bert
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« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2018, 05:44:16 AM » |
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You could get some of those "landing gear" thingies that drop down like training wheels when you stop.
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« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2018, 07:44:44 AM » |
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Bummer Bill  BUMMMMER  Hope it heals fast |
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« Reply #21 on: February 09, 2018, 04:11:35 AM » |
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Dang, sorry to hear that Bill. Hope you heal up quickly so you can get back to shifting...  |
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