GiG
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« on: September 21, 2016, 05:34:42 AM » |
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I want to thank every one that went the extra mile to bail me out Friday. Needed to go 320 miles to reach Ground Zero that day, but battery & alternator decided to take a crap at the 300 mile mark around 5pm. Called Gavin and told him the situation, he let me know that Bill Bakin had a spare alternator I could use. Cool.  I had two (2) embedded mechanics with me, so Ryan ran to auto parts store and scored a new battery while Ben & I pulled all non essential fuses so we could shoot for a quick sprint to GZ before the new battery died. Just made it. Cool. Ben & Ryan are both good mechanics, but neither had done a Valkyrie alternator job before, so I allowed them to gain knowledge of that job on my bike in the parking lot. Gordon, Bill Bakin, and others assisted with Mitcho adding technical supervision. Roger da Bull added tools and even a battery charger (we ran the power cord through his hotel room window all night for the charger!). A true group effort, LuLu & Wimp even provided the liquid refreshment. Thanks to one and all for getting my sorry ass back on the road! You guys rock!  Now I need to get alternators repaired and get Bill's loaner back to him Thanks again. ~GiG~ |
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Wizzard
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« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2016, 05:40:51 AM » |
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Hey,, even though I did not get to spend much time with you, I enjoyed what we had. Glad you got home safe. |
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GiG
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« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2016, 05:55:25 AM » |
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Hey,, even though I did not get to spend much time with you, I enjoyed what we had. Glad you got home safe. Yeah, I know, never enough time  Still want the get the full Alaska low down from you & BoB. Trip home and as AWESOME! Took 135 north through the fog and had a blast! Hauled ass on 68 and watched the Titans in Coldwater for a few hours and was STILL home at 6pm (402 miles). Ryan & I both pulled our backrests, I felt GREAT, told them lets ride to Machinac |
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« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2016, 07:09:36 AM » |
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Glad we got you back up and running. it was great seeing you and Lulu again, it has been entirely too long. |
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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2016, 05:57:49 PM » |
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I saw the alternator being changed but I didn't know the story behind it. That is not an easy job even at home in a well equipped shop. This club rocks. When my ignition let go of my key on the DRO ride, two riders broke away from the group and rode back to the motel with me, then helped with the problem. What a truly great bunch of people make up the VRCC. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2016, 03:41:11 AM » |
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I saw the alternator being changed but I didn't know the story behind it. That is not an easy job even at home in a well equipped shop. This club rocks. When my ignition let go of my key on the DRO ride, two riders broke away from the group and rode back to the motel with me, then helped with the problem. What a truly great bunch of people make up the VRCC. Just an idea, but I always carry a spare key on my dog tag chain for such emergencies. |
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2016, 03:43:54 AM » |
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Ben & Ryan are both good mechanics, but neither had done a Valkyrie alternator job before, so I allowed them to gain knowledge of that job on my bike in the parking lot. Gordon, Bill Bakin, and others assisted with Mitcho adding technical supervision. Roger da Bull added tools and even a battery charger (we ran the power cord through his hotel room window all night for the charger!). A true group effort, LuLu & Wimp even provided the liquid refreshment. Thanks to one and all for getting my sorry ass back on the road! You guys rock! Now I need to get alternators repaired and get Bill's loaner back to him Thanks again. ~GiG~ The nice part about the trailer is that I can pack extra stuff like the tool kit..........in case I run into somebody who knows how to use them. They have come in handy a couple of times. |
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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2016, 04:05:21 AM » |
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Great story, Gig... thanks for letting the rest of us in on it. Many, many of us on here have received help from members over the years, and I'm most definitely in that group myself. It's been said many times that this group rocks, and that is certainly true. But, when the chips are down and your back is to the wall, these folks will not let you struggle or fail...
It is an amazing thing to witness, an even more amazing thing to be the beneficiary of good neighbor things like you just received, but... I've been told by those who repeatedly lend a hand, that the act of giving is the best thing of all... Your story sounds like a win-win for everybody!!! Again, thanks for telling it to us...
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P.S. You are a pretty special guy, yourself... I happen to know a certain gypsy biker dude who has enjoyed your hospitality and benefited from his association with you... He wants you to know that he treasures your friendship more than you might imagine!
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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2016, 08:03:46 AM » |
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I think yas all rock! We think of ya more like family for the most part. Everyone rallys around each other when things get hairy & even when they dont. I think that's GOOD STUFF!
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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2016, 08:51:07 AM » |
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I think yas all rock! We think of ya more like family for the most part. Everyone rallys around each other when things get hairy & even when they dont. I think that's GOOD STUFF!
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GiG
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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2016, 04:54:31 AM » |
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Great story, Gig... thanks for letting the rest of us in on it. Many, many of us on here have received help from members over the years, and I'm most definitely in that group myself. It's been said many times that this group rocks, and that is certainly true. But, when the chips are down and your back is to the wall, these folks will not let you struggle or fail...
It is an amazing thing to witness, an even more amazing thing to be the beneficiary of good neighbor things like you just received, but... I've been told by those who repeatedly lend a hand, that the act of giving is the best thing of all... Your story sounds like a win-win for everybody!!! Again, thanks for telling it to us...
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P.S. You are a pretty special guy, yourself... I happen to know a certain gypsy biker dude who has enjoyed your hospitality and benefited from his association with you... He wants you to know that he treasures your friendship more than you might imagine!
Bruce, you certainly have a way with words my friend! My door is always open to gypsy bikers and Cajuns, honorary or otherwise |
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GiG
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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2016, 07:18:22 AM » |
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I saw the alternator being changed but I didn't know the story behind it. That is not an easy job even at home in a well equipped shop. This club rocks. When my ignition let go of my key on the DRO ride, two riders broke away from the group and rode back to the motel with me, then helped with the problem. What a truly great bunch of people make up the VRCC. Hey, good to see you, I think It's been a long time, did we speak? CHEERS ~GiG~ |
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« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2016, 12:21:19 PM » |
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Gig didn't get to see you Sun. To tell you thanks and a great time around the fire with you.
will see you in Oct at Robinsville
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2016, 08:55:50 AM » |
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Glad it worked out for you. When Jeff's alt took a dump on the Blue-Grey ride, we pulled all unnecessary fuses and swapped batteries from my standard with his interstate from Gettysburg to Motown. If you have another valk with you on the ride, just one more way of gettin' there.
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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2016, 02:42:42 PM » |
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My first introduction to the "help" was at Eureka Springs Ar. Do not recollect zackly who was broke down but by the time I got back with my tool bag the broke bike was on a lift bout a dozen tool bags and tool boxes were evident and the guy who owned the bike barely got to turn a wrench. I was the recipient of some help on a recent Mo. F C R. The folks who MAKE up this Club of ours ARE some of the best people I've ever shared wind with! RIDE SAFE. |
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