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Thanks everyone especially staff. I had a fantastic short stay. It was great seeing old friends again and meeting new ones.  |
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« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2018, 09:49:28 AM » |
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Glad we got to meet, albeit briefly.... Take care, and until next time...
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« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2018, 02:18:07 PM » |
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Best to Judy from us
Glad you got home safe
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
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Let's get going!
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« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2018, 06:05:26 PM » |
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Great ride Jeff, really glad you were able to make the trip! 
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« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2018, 04:23:55 AM » |
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It was great to finally meet you Jeff. I especially enjoyed your autopsy story. (changing the saw blade)  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2018, 06:46:37 AM » |
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Ok after some sleep. Whew. So on the way home there were three separate soakings. One the first day while me and Keith and Bill were together. And the second day after I broke off for home there were two more. These were nothing short of under water scuba driving. Big fat rain drops that make seeing the road difficult. Think like wearing your helmet in the shower in the Bathroom and looking directly into the water flow. The good thing was all three times we (and I) drove out of the rain with enough time for the sun and wind to dry things out.
However, the adventure didn’t end when I got home! So I gave the bike a quick wash. It wasn’t as dirty as I expected. I guess the HEAVY rain cleaned the roads some. When wiping her down I noticed the boot was off the swing arm. Holy crap. All I could think of was all that water pouring in the swing arm.
So I quickly removed the drive train and there was a very little amount of water in there but worth the looking. Re greased everything and put it all back together in an hour or so.
Then, seemed like hours later. More like 30 to 45 minutes of tough struggling, the boot finally let me get it completely seated on the swing arm. The technique that worked was to put it on the swing arm side first by turning it inside out and then unfolding it onto the swing arm. It took several trys. Put away the tools mopped the floor with mean green and then the adrenaline from the ride left me and I felt like one of those 18 wheelers ran me over.
But, the bike is clean the rear has fresh grease and that dang blasted boot is secure.
Next adventure!
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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2018, 11:43:13 AM » |
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Chris, I was hoping to at least shake your hand before Inzane was over. Oh well, maybe another time. Best wishes for continued improvement in health.
Bigwolf
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2018, 12:21:41 PM » |
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Chris, I was hoping to at least shake your hand before Inzane was over. Oh well, maybe another time. Best wishes for continued improvement in health.
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« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2018, 05:32:20 AM » |
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It was good to see and talk to you again Jeff. Glad you had a safe trip home. Best wishes to Judy.
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baldo
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« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2018, 06:22:43 AM » |
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We left Roanoke around 9am yesterday with the intention of riding the BRP and Skyline Dr on our way back north, taking our time and spending another night on the road. Well, we did the northern part of the BRP, but decided to skip the Skyline and make the dash home. We left the BRP at 1230, and rolled over the Sagamore Bridge  at 0130. Good to be back on the Cape! Summertime blues....  Oh, for the good ole days....  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2018, 06:38:58 AM » |
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In the last picture, is that you when you had all your hair?
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« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2018, 07:01:52 AM » |
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Give Judy a hug for me...…..it was good seeing you again...... |
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baldo
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« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2018, 07:40:07 AM » |
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In the last picture, is that you when you had all your hair?
No, that would be my twin....I've always been known as baldo..... |
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2018, 09:19:33 AM » |
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Jeff,
Glad you could make it, sorry Judy couldn't... maybe next time. Enjoyed our chats, and I hope to catch up with you even more next time!
DDT
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Don't just dream it... LIVE IT!
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