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tricker · 04-23-2008, 09:48 AM

mike... how's the arm doin?

Thundurburd · 04-23-2008, 10:48 AM

The arm's doing great, doesn't hurt at all. Should get the cast off friday and then to a smaller cast or brace.

The road rash on the other hand has been a real experience. Got it in two spots, not too big, expected it to hurt, but the pain was WAY beyond what I had anticipated. If I ever get back on a bike I'll be dressed like a friggin Storm Trooper.

Thanks,
-Mike

tricker · 04-23-2008, 10:56 AM

so we'll see you at the end of may? just kidding.. don't need you to rush something like that

**Clint** · 04-23-2008, 12:22 PM

I know that pain. I rashed the outside of my knee (along with forearm, shoulder, side of palm...), and it took forever to close. Some of those places have almost no bloodflow, but tremendously sensitive nerves. I remember pulling the bandage off my knee like two weeks after the crash and being brought almost to tears by the pain. And I'm a carpenter! We take pain like lunch!

diamond_jim · 04-23-2008, 12:48 PM

I ran Deals Gap a lot back in 1991-1994. Back then it was an empty but great condition road. You'd run it and see maybe a handful of bikes coming from the other direction. No cops and cars were quite a rarity. We would stay at the crossroads of time motel. I remember the Kawa ZX-11 had just come out and they had mounted a camera on it and sold the video at the store. I've heard it's changed some since then. I read something about the big tree that was there and that they hang stuff from it now. Anyhow, I'm gonna try to make it up there this July.

Thundurburd · 04-23-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I remember pulling the bandage off my knee like two weeks after the crash and being brought almost to tears by the pain.

Yeah, I was doing something like that a few days ago, taking off a no stick bandage that WAS sticking. I think I would have passed out... ended up soaking it off in the shower. I swore then no more bandages, no more pealing off skin for me. So far it's working out better this way.

Jerryzuki · 04-27-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I ran Deals Gap a lot back in 1991-1994. Back then it was an empty but great condition road. You'd run it and see maybe a handful of bikes coming from the other direction. No cops and cars were quite a rarity. We would stay at the crossroads of time motel. I remember the Kawa ZX-11 had just come out and they had mounted a camera on it and sold the video at the store. I've heard it's changed some since then. I read something about the big tree that was there and that they hang stuff from it now. Anyhow, I'm gonna try to make it up there this July.

Yeah there's a store, a tree, and a twisty road. But if you go on across you'll get to the Cherohala Skyway and have blast. The Dragon is a "must ride one time ride" but the Skyway is much better.

tricker · 04-28-2008, 08:38 PM

new shoes get put on the zzr tomorrow-wednesday.. Figure oil change before we go and a few small things and this kid is good to go

Rickster · 04-29-2008, 10:38 PM

I still have a few things to do, I took the skid plate off yesterday to have a crack welded up, that's all ready to be put back on, but I think I'll wait till after I get a few other things done first. It's easier to change the oil & filter with it off.

I have to get a new chain & sprockets, change the oil, and get the new front tire mounted. I'm also still trying to figure out what the best position is for my new drivers back rest, with the weather being so crappy I haven't been able to take a long enough ride to see if the position I have it in now is going to be good for a long trip.

I suppose I better get off my rear & get the chain & sprockets on pretty soon or I won't have the initial stretch out of the way before the trip, and I'll be needing to stop and adjust it somewhere on the ride down.

tricker · 04-30-2008, 06:20 AM

yeah.... i'll be getting my backrest all figured out soon too.. wait... *looks at bike* don't think they even make one. crap! New tires look good. Trying something different this time with qualifiers on it.

Bike in condition to go.. check! Household stuff taken care of.. Check! Sanity gone.. Check! lets do this boys

**Clint** · 04-30-2008, 09:04 AM

LOL. We're a month out yet, boys. Don't wear yourselves out with anticipation.

Adam, my strap-on duffel makes a great backrest. Maybe you'll have something similar?

tricker · 04-30-2008, 09:18 AM

i'll have my fully loaded backpack so that should help a little (or else i can just think it will). I'm just full of anticipation cause work is going to hell in a handbasket and i'm taking off when it will be almost there.

NCxM50 · 04-30-2008, 09:38 AM

Well, I talked to the wife about joining you gents, did some mapping, turns out NC is a bigger state than I thought. I'm in the north east portion of the state, and it seems that i'm 8 hours out from the Gap. That means I'd have to take 1, probably 2 days off from work, and I don't think that will be possible with some of the things we have going on here in the same time frame

. It's all good though, next time you guys go, (i hope theres a next time..) I'll try and join you, and i'll have some more experience under the belt to boot!

**Clint** · 04-30-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

i'll have my fully loaded backpack

Do I need to come down there and straighten out your luggage situation? A backpack will suck on those long days, and it will be hot. Let's improve that for you. What are your plans at this point?

busa-boy33 · 04-30-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Do I need to come down there and straighten out your luggage situation? A backpack will suck on those long days, and it will be hot. Let's improve that for you. What are your plans at this point?

hehe.. I'm doing one of these ---->

frostbitevinnie · 04-30-2008, 04:41 PM

I need to get my baggage situation figured out. I did find some MC bags on EBay, thinking about it. Or I may just strap on an old duffle bag. Hummmmm.

Rickster · 05-07-2008, 08:47 AM

Well the V Strom is all tore apart wating for the new parts to get here, I sure hope there isn't any problems with shipping, with any luck, by the end of the week I'll have fresh oil & new springs in the front forks, all new sprokets & chain, new rear brake pads, and a new front tire.

No problem with storage for me, I have a pair of 46 liter side bags, and two 35 liter trunks on the tail rack. I stack one trunk on top of the other. I usually come home with more stuff than I leave with, so I try and have one bag empty at the start of the trip, I've also been known to UPS stuff home if the load gets too big.

tricker · 05-07-2008, 10:09 AM

everyone still kickin?

busa-boy33 · 05-07-2008, 12:39 PM

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am looking forward this big time!! This is just the vacation I'm needing. The busa will have new tires and be raring to roll! HUZZAH!!!!!!

**Clint** · 05-07-2008, 12:43 PM

Scotty, are you joining our group? I don't remember hearing about that.

Edit: I found you in the Gatlinburg thread. What the hell are you doing in there?

Please clarify your plans for us.

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04-23-2008, 09:48 AM	#221 (permalink)
tricker Plucked one Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,400	mike... how's the arm doin? __________________ Are you nucking futs!

04-23-2008, 10:48 AM	#222 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 822	The arm's doing great, doesn't hurt at all. Should get the cast off friday and then to a smaller cast or brace. The road rash on the other hand has been a real experience. Got it in two spots, not too big, expected it to hurt, but the pain was WAY beyond what I had anticipated. If I ever get back on a bike I'll be dressed like a friggin Storm Trooper. Thanks, -Mike __________________ The rubber parts are supposed to be on the bottom.

04-23-2008, 10:56 AM	#223 (permalink)
tricker Plucked one Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,400	so we'll see you at the end of may? just kidding.. don't need you to rush something like that __________________ Are you nucking futs!

04-28-2008, 08:38 PM	#228 (permalink)
tricker Plucked one Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,400	new shoes get put on the zzr tomorrow-wednesday.. Figure oil change before we go and a few small things and this kid is good to go __________________ Are you nucking futs!

04-23-2008, 12:48 PM	#225 (permalink)
diamond_jim Macho, Macho Man! Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: Rolling Thunder Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 2,727	I ran Deals Gap a lot back in 1991-1994. Back then it was an empty but great condition road. You'd run it and see maybe a handful of bikes coming from the other direction. No cops and cars were quite a rarity. We would stay at the crossroads of time motel. I remember the Kawa ZX-11 had just come out and they had mounted a camera on it and sold the video at the store. I've heard it's changed some since then. I read something about the big tree that was there and that they hang stuff from it now. Anyhow, I'm gonna try to make it up there this July.

04-29-2008, 10:38 PM	#229 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,886	I still have a few things to do, I took the skid plate off yesterday to have a crack welded up, that's all ready to be put back on, but I think I'll wait till after I get a few other things done first. It's easier to change the oil & filter with it off. I have to get a new chain & sprockets, change the oil, and get the new front tire mounted. I'm also still trying to figure out what the best position is for my new drivers back rest, with the weather being so crappy I haven't been able to take a long enough ride to see if the position I have it in now is going to be good for a long trip. I suppose I better get off my rear & get the chain & sprockets on pretty soon or I won't have the initial stretch out of the way before the trip, and I'll be needing to stop and adjust it somewhere on the ride down. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

04-30-2008, 06:20 AM	#230 (permalink)
tricker Plucked one Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,400	yeah.... i'll be getting my backrest all figured out soon too.. wait... looks at bike don't think they even make one. crap! New tires look good. Trying something different this time with qualifiers on it. Bike in condition to go.. check! Household stuff taken care of.. Check! Sanity gone.. Check! lets do this boys __________________ Are you nucking futs!

04-30-2008, 09:18 AM	#232 (permalink)
tricker Plucked one Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,400	i'll have my fully loaded backpack so that should help a little (or else i can just think it will). I'm just full of anticipation cause work is going to hell in a handbasket and i'm taking off when it will be almost there. __________________ Are you nucking futs!

04-30-2008, 09:38 AM	#233 (permalink)
NCxM50 In Training Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: Silver '06 M50 Location: NE NC Posts: 122	Well, I talked to the wife about joining you gents, did some mapping, turns out NC is a bigger state than I thought. I'm in the north east portion of the state, and it seems that i'm 8 hours out from the Gap. That means I'd have to take 1, probably 2 days off from work, and I don't think that will be possible with some of the things we have going on here in the same time frame . It's all good though, next time you guys go, (i hope theres a next time..) I'll try and join you, and i'll have some more experience under the belt to boot!

04-30-2008, 04:41 PM	#236 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,283	I need to get my baggage situation figured out. I did find some MC bags on EBay, thinking about it. Or I may just strap on an old duffle bag. Hummmmm. __________________ I miss Peaches

05-07-2008, 08:47 AM	#237 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,886	Well the V Strom is all tore apart wating for the new parts to get here, I sure hope there isn't any problems with shipping, with any luck, by the end of the week I'll have fresh oil & new springs in the front forks, all new sprokets & chain, new rear brake pads, and a new front tire. No problem with storage for me, I have a pair of 46 liter side bags, and two 35 liter trunks on the tail rack. I stack one trunk on top of the other. I usually come home with more stuff than I leave with, so I try and have one bag empty at the start of the trip, I've also been known to UPS stuff home if the load gets too big. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-07-2008, 10:09 AM	#238 (permalink)
tricker Plucked one Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,400	everyone still kickin? __________________ Are you nucking futs!

05-07-2008, 12:39 PM	#239 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa - Honda VTX 1300 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 3,800	Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am looking forward this big time!! This is just the vacation I'm needing. The busa will have new tires and be raring to roll! HUZZAH!!!!!!

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