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Posted: 7/19/2014 9:46:13 PM EDT
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New bike day!
 Picked up a new 2013 CBR600RR from Southern Honda in Chattanooga for $1700 less than the local Honda shop. Plus they are just good people to deal with. It was a 6 hour drive from my home but it was worth it.
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Posted: 7/19/2014 10:28:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice Strada. When you heading over to Pike's Peak? 
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USA
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Posted: 7/20/2014 1:26:15 PM EDT
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2008 YZ450F, sorry for the poor image quality. I actually sold my camera equipment to buy this.  |
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Posted: 7/20/2014 5:23:42 PM EDT
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My 2014 Harley Street Bob black ops Roland Sands controls.
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Posted: 7/20/2014 5:47:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/20/2014 9:26:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
I sprained my wrist pretty good on a trail a couple weeks ago, rode the ~75 miles home though the mountains with a lot of rear brake and 4 Aleve. 
I'm missing the twisties, still probably going to be a few weeks before I'm back on the bike.  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By fttam:
Finally got my back road terrorizer back together. http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc133/fttam/Husky/imagejpg2_zpsdcb18832.jpg http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc133/fttam/Husky/imagejpg1_zps7b80cc3e.jpg I sprained my wrist pretty good on a trail a couple weeks ago, rode the ~75 miles home though the mountains with a lot of rear brake and 4 Aleve.
I'm missing the twisties, still probably going to be a few weeks before I'm back on the bike. How'd ya sprain the wrist? You didn't get it wedged in a set of hand guards, did you? Or just a violent snap of the bars? |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 7/21/2014 2:00:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By isullivan:
2008 YZ450F, sorry for the poor image quality. I actually sold my camera equipment to buy this. that bike looks like a whole lotta fun. Enjoy 
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Posted: 7/21/2014 8:04:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RDTCU]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fttam:
How'd ya sprain the wrist? You didn't get it wedged in a set of hand guards, did you? Or just a violent snap of the bars? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fttam:
Originally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By fttam:
Finally got my back road terrorizer back together. http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc133/fttam/Husky/imagejpg2_zpsdcb18832.jpg http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc133/fttam/Husky/imagejpg1_zps7b80cc3e.jpg I sprained my wrist pretty good on a trail a couple weeks ago, rode the ~75 miles home though the mountains with a lot of rear brake and 4 Aleve.
I'm missing the twisties, still probably going to be a few weeks before I'm back on the bike. How'd ya sprain the wrist? You didn't get it wedged in a set of hand guards, did you? Or just a violent snap of the bars? Tall wet grass, big mystery rock, street tires, graceful dismount
Basically like hitting a hidden 6" curb that wasn't there last year, pretty sure that snap is what did it. It was my right wrist too, sprained it a couple good times before. Did a sweet shoulder roll and popped up on my feet, I was only doing ~15mph. Got a little lump in the front rim, nothing that can't be straightened. |
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Posted: 7/21/2014 8:40:45 AM EDT
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Picked this up last week. After 2 year bike break, it is nice to have one again. 2009 883L Patrick |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:12:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RDTCU]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Tall wet grass, big mystery rock, street tires, graceful dismount
Basically like hitting a hidden 6" curb that wasn't there last year, pretty sure that snap is what did it. It was my right wrist too, sprained it a couple good times before. Did a sweet shoulder roll and popped up on my feet, I was only doing ~15mph. Got a little lump in the front rim, nothing that can't be straightened. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By fttam:
Originally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By fttam:
Finally got my back road terrorizer back together. http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc133/fttam/Husky/imagejpg2_zpsdcb18832.jpg http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc133/fttam/Husky/imagejpg1_zps7b80cc3e.jpg I sprained my wrist pretty good on a trail a couple weeks ago, rode the ~75 miles home though the mountains with a lot of rear brake and 4 Aleve.
I'm missing the twisties, still probably going to be a few weeks before I'm back on the bike. How'd ya sprain the wrist? You didn't get it wedged in a set of hand guards, did you? Or just a violent snap of the bars? Tall wet grass, big mystery rock, street tires, graceful dismount
Basically like hitting a hidden 6" curb that wasn't there last year, pretty sure that snap is what did it. It was my right wrist too, sprained it a couple good times before. Did a sweet shoulder roll and popped up on my feet, I was only doing ~15mph. Got a little lump in the front rim, nothing that can't be straightened. Finally broke down and got x-rays after 3 weeks, any Arfdocs wanna comment? Consistent improvement, but doc wanted me to leave in a cast due to inconclusive xrays, just to be safe. The chipped triquetrum is likely an old injury, the chipped scaphoid isn't a huge issue, but I'm getting a CT scan Friday to make sure the scaphoid isn't fractured across. I'm going on a cruise in about a week, I'm right handed, I drive a manual and spend a lot of time on the computer and mill/lathe . A lot of orthos don't seem to realize how much casts suck In a better hard brace right now until my scan.
The last time I was in the hospital or in a cast was when I broke my little leg at 9 months old exploring stairs... 
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:19:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Finally broke down and got x-rays after 3 weeks, any Arfdocs wanna comment? Consistent improvement, but doc wanted me to leave in a cast due to inconclusive xrays, just to be safe. The chipped triquetrum is likely an old injury, the chipped scaphoid isn't a huge issue, but I'm getting a CT scan Friday to make sure the scaphoid isn't fractured across. I'm going on a cruise in about a week, I'm right handed, I drive a manual and spend a lot of time on the computer and mill/lathe . A lot of orthos don't seem to realize how much casts suck In a better hard brace right now until my scan.
The last time I was in the hospital or in a cast was when I broke my little leg at 9 months old exploring stairs... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140723_164118_679.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By fttam:
Originally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By fttam:
Finally got my back road terrorizer back together. http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc133/fttam/Husky/imagejpg2_zpsdcb18832.jpg http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc133/fttam/Husky/imagejpg1_zps7b80cc3e.jpg I sprained my wrist pretty good on a trail a couple weeks ago, rode the ~75 miles home though the mountains with a lot of rear brake and 4 Aleve.
I'm missing the twisties, still probably going to be a few weeks before I'm back on the bike. How'd ya sprain the wrist? You didn't get it wedged in a set of hand guards, did you? Or just a violent snap of the bars? Tall wet grass, big mystery rock, street tires, graceful dismount
Basically like hitting a hidden 6" curb that wasn't there last year, pretty sure that snap is what did it. It was my right wrist too, sprained it a couple good times before. Did a sweet shoulder roll and popped up on my feet, I was only doing ~15mph. Got a little lump in the front rim, nothing that can't be straightened. Finally broke down and got x-rays after 3 weeks, any Arfdocs wanna comment? Consistent improvement, but doc wanted me to leave in a cast due to inconclusive xrays, just to be safe. The chipped triquetrum is likely an old injury, the chipped scaphoid isn't a huge issue, but I'm getting a CT scan Friday to make sure the scaphoid isn't fractured across. I'm going on a cruise in about a week, I'm right handed, I drive a manual and spend a lot of time on the computer and mill/lathe . A lot of orthos don't seem to realize how much casts suck In a better hard brace right now until my scan.
The last time I was in the hospital or in a cast was when I broke my little leg at 9 months old exploring stairs... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140723_164118_679.jpg Dibs on husky. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:23:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DevilPig:
Dibs on husky. I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:39:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By DevilPig:
Dibs on husky. I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:40:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DevilPig:
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DevilPig:
Originally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By DevilPig:
Dibs on husky. I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding Heck, I rode 75 miles home in the mountains after doing it, with a few wheelies thrown in.
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Posted: 7/23/2014 9:11:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140723_164118_679.jpg Yup, that pudpuller has got to be removed. Luke skywalker style. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2014 12:39:09 AM EDT
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Just picked her up today.
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Posted: 7/24/2014 12:59:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RDTCU]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jherm77:
Just picked her up today. http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140703_124225_zpsc319bfc0.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140703_124115_zpsd27e40cb.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140723_183641_zpsc889f8d8.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140723_183632_zps3aca259b.jpg 
"I could have had a FZ-09" All kidding aside, nice bike. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2014 10:51:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Heck, I rode 75 miles home in the mountains after doing it, with a few wheelies thrown in. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Originally Posted By DevilPig: Originally Posted By RDTCU: Originally Posted By DevilPig: Dibs on husky. I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding Heck, I rode 75 miles home in the mountains after doing it, with a few wheelies thrown in. You know whats going to suck, when they pull the cast off and you find out you don't have ANY range of motion in the wrist. It took at least three weeks for me to get it moving correctly again. |
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Posted: 7/24/2014 11:04:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PinePig:
Did the same thing when I broke my wrist two years ago, you gotta get home.
You know whats going to suck, when they pull the cast off and you find out you don't have ANY range of motion in the wrist. It took at least three weeks for me to get it moving correctly again. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PinePig:
Originally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By DevilPig:
Originally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By DevilPig:
Dibs on husky. I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding Heck, I rode 75 miles home in the mountains after doing it, with a few wheelies thrown in.
You know whats going to suck, when they pull the cast off and you find out you don't have ANY range of motion in the wrist. It took at least three weeks for me to get it moving correctly again. That's why I haven't let them put a cast on me, not until I get the CT scan and a hand specialist telling me I need it. Rocking a brace right now. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2014 12:31:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jherm77:
Just picked her up today. http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140703_124225_zpsc319bfc0.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140703_124115_zpsd27e40cb.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140723_183641_zpsc889f8d8.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140723_183632_zps3aca259b.jpg Seriously, that is a SWEET looking bike. I'll bet it runs better than it looks, which should make you a happy camper. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2014 10:38:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/25/2014 6:32:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Originally Posted By DevilPig: Dibs on husky. I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 8:01:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By zolojub:
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/zolojub/a6cfdbd6b6aa89d543f81cc2c2bc7e6b_zps09ab76f8.jpg http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/zolojub/996ac4f9421933c3034e9f4a0aead2d7_zpsb5766d53.jpg http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/zolojub/17e8bb731b3375e57c5095bd8cad0c0c_zps35da66e1.jpg How do you like it? |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 11:57:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By honorabledog:
Swap to one of those thumb throttles like on a 3-4 wheeler and you'd be good to go
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By honorabledog:
Originally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By DevilPig:
Dibs on husky. I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding
Scaphoid affects your thumb too 
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Posted: 7/25/2014 12:04:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Scaphoid affects your thumb too Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Originally Posted By honorabledog: Originally Posted By RDTCU: Originally Posted By DevilPig: Dibs on husky. I think i'd swap to a left hand throttle before giving up riding Scaphoid affects your thumb too |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 12:18:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RDTCU]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By honorabledog:
don't put me in a cast yet CT scan in a couple hours should tell me something...Might have spoke too soon... They wouldn't tell me so I popped the disc in my computer, found this...
Hand center appointment on Monday... 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2014 4:45:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mag162: How do you like it? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mag162: Originally Posted By zolojub: http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/zolojub/a6cfdbd6b6aa89d543f81cc2c2bc7e6b_zps09ab76f8.jpg http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/zolojub/996ac4f9421933c3034e9f4a0aead2d7_zpsb5766d53.jpg http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/zolojub/17e8bb731b3375e57c5095bd8cad0c0c_zps35da66e1.jpg How do you like it? |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:12:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Might have spoke too soon... They wouldn't tell me so I popped the disc in my computer, found this... Hand center appointment on Monday... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140725_163409_425.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Originally Posted By honorabledog: don't put me in a cast yet CT scan in a couple hours should tell me something...Might have spoke too soon... They wouldn't tell me so I popped the disc in my computer, found this... Hand center appointment on Monday... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140725_163409_425.jpg |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:58:26 PM EDT
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Not mine, but too insanely cool not to share.
This guy is working on a gas turbine bike to beat the Bonneville land speed record. 
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Posted: 7/26/2014 8:53:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Might have spoke too soon... They wouldn't tell me so I popped the disc in my computer, found this... Hand center appointment on Monday... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140725_163409_425.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Originally Posted By honorabledog: don't put me in a cast yet CT scan in a couple hours should tell me something...Might have spoke too soon... They wouldn't tell me so I popped the disc in my computer, found this... Hand center appointment on Monday... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140725_163409_425.jpg |
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Posted: 7/26/2014 9:37:19 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Blackbird_Pilot]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Might have spoke too soon... They wouldn't tell me so I popped the disc in my computer, found this...
Hand center appointment on Monday... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140725_163409_425.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By honorabledog:
don't put me in a cast yet CT scan in a couple hours should tell me something...Might have spoke too soon... They wouldn't tell me so I popped the disc in my computer, found this...
Hand center appointment on Monday... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140725_163409_425.jpg I had to have pins and a cast after a motorcycle crash due to some badly dislocated bones in my hand. As was mentioned afterward my range of motion was virtually non-existent. After a few weeks of physical therapy though all was well. I'll see if I can find the nasty post-cast photos later. Here is one that shows the swelling: 
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2014 10:59:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jherm77:
Just picked her up today. http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140703_124225_zpsc319bfc0.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140703_124115_zpsd27e40cb.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140723_183641_zpsc889f8d8.jpg http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140723_183632_zps3aca259b.jpg I just ordered one, should be here next week. |
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Posted: 7/26/2014 12:55:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/26/2014 1:06:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blackbird_Pilot:
I had to have pins and a cast after a motorcycle crash due to some badly dislocated bones in my hand. As was mentioned afterward my range of motion was virtually non-existent. After a few weeks of physical therapy though all was well. I'll see if I can find the nasty post-cast photos later. Here is one that shows the swelling: http://www.blackbirdpilot.com/images/crash/postcast3.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blackbird_Pilot:
Originally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By honorabledog:
don't put me in a cast yet CT scan in a couple hours should tell me something...Might have spoke too soon... They wouldn't tell me so I popped the disc in my computer, found this...
Hand center appointment on Monday... http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/devtucker/IMG_20140725_163409_425.jpg I had to have pins and a cast after a motorcycle crash due to some badly dislocated bones in my hand. As was mentioned afterward my range of motion was virtually non-existent. After a few weeks of physical therapy though all was well. I'll see if I can find the nasty post-cast photos later. Here is one that shows the swelling: http://www.blackbirdpilot.com/images/crash/postcast3.jpg Yuck, yeah my swelling wasn't anywhere near that bad, and was gone within a few days, the bruising was gone within about 10 days. Only went and got xrays because it was still a bit tender after 3 weeks. I had picked up one of those neoprene/velcro braces with the one aluminum flat in it, now I'm in a much better one with a thumb wrap, probably going to end up in a cast after going to the hand center monday. Thing is, we get on a plane saturday for our family Alaskan cruise... |
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Posted: 7/26/2014 4:04:41 PM EDT
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Hope you guys heal up quick.
Anyway... Traded my 2001 Softail for a 2014 Dyna Low rider with ABS. They gave me Full retail price for my 2001 so I'm happy. 
I've always wanted one, I'm glad they brought the low rider back. 
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Posted: 7/27/2014 8:15:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KNIGHTENFORCER: Hope you guys heal up quick. Anyway... Traded my 2001 Softail for a 2014 Dyna Low rider with ABS. They gave me Full retail price for my 2001 so I'm happy. I've always wanted one, I'm glad they brought the low rider back. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e8/knightenforcer/9BC85470-D415-469E-B030-23483C82FFAF_zpshsqmlwld.jpg - http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e8/knightenforcer/0CF32BF0-164E-4731-8429-11A13C5990A3_zpsyzrh3x02.jpg - http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e8/knightenforcer/D261CB6F-D434-4F17-99A6-BD98C733F0F0_zps3i8osorc.jpg I REALLY like the new Low Rider. Now THAT'S a Harley I'd own.
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Posted: 7/27/2014 11:02:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: kinaed]
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Made some more changes:
Swapped out the old Ricor shocks for a set of custom made 14" Ricors, chopped the frame and added a new fender. Weight is an estimated 495lbs now - not bad at all for a Harley, but need to find a local scale to get an accurate measurement. At 103HP/87TQ, it's a handful, and surprisingly nimble with quick turn-in and good lean angle now. Eats twinkies for breakfast. -k |
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Posted: 7/27/2014 11:12:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pokey074:
I REALLY like the new Low Rider. Now THAT'S a Harley I'd own. A couple things I didn't like, one was the stock exhaust...it is too quiet (it's got to go) I'm not into obnoxiously Loud exhaust, but I like to have that Harley sound at least. The seat bolster, moves you forward and I felt awkward riding it home like that. (It is removable, so that was the first thing to go). Things I like: The 103 engine Improved location of the rider pegs ABS brakes! Dual discs up front. Michelin scorcher tires Adjustable riser and handlebar |
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Posted: 7/27/2014 3:45:45 PM EDT
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I was a little bored in the middle of the night and it was warm and nice outside with just a hint of heat lighting so I went out for a short ride. Knew the rain was coming and Id better do it then if I wanted to get in my Sunday ride. It was a pretty good run for 4am. I skirted around a town close to me and dipped in for some pics with good lighting. I need a lot of practice on my night photography. I think these shots would have been better if I had used my phone
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NY, USA
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Posted: 7/27/2014 7:08:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kinaed:
Made some more changes: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/kinaed/Iron-7-26-14-1_zpse72beebe.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/kinaed/Iron-7-26-14-2_zps83d35101.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/kinaed/Iron-7-26-14-3_zpsbe82a822.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/kinaed/Iron-7-26-14-4_zpscc0b1303.jpg Swapped out the old Ricor shocks for a set of custom made 14" Ricors, chopped the frame and added a new fender. Weight is an estimated 495lbs now - not bad at all for a Harley, but need to find a local scale to get an accurate measurement. At 103HP/87TQ, it's a handful, and surprisingly nimble with quick turn-in and good lean angle now. Eats twinkies for breakfast. -k Beautiful. |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 3:39:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jherm77:
Just picked her up today.
Nice! I'm hoping to pick one up soon in the same color. I'd actually rather have this than the 09. Enjoy it.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 7/29/2014 6:51:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
Nice! I'm hoping to pick one up soon in the same color. I'd actually rather have this than the 09. Enjoy it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
Originally Posted By jherm77:
Just picked her up today. http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss35/jherm77/20140703_124225_zpsc319bfc0.jpg Nice! I'm hoping to pick one up soon in the same color. I'd actually rather have this than the 09. Enjoy it. I've been eying this model, too. Sounds like a blast. Dealers here already have them listed for $6500... I will not have money for such a purchase for quite some time, though! |
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 7/29/2014 9:04:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
Nice! I'm hoping to pick one up soon in the same color. I'd actually rather have this than the 09. Enjoy it. Just curious, but other then the lower price why go with the FZ-07 over FZ-09? Thanks |
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Posted: 7/30/2014 12:13:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mark71:
Just curious, but other then the lower price why go with the FZ-07 over FZ-09? Thanks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mark71:
Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Nice! I'm hoping to pick one up soon in the same color. I'd actually rather have this than the 09. Enjoy it. Just curious, but other then the lower price why go with the FZ-07 over FZ-09? Thanks Depending on your riding style, significantly better fuel mileage and smoother fueling. They will get the FZ-09 dialed in sooner or later, I still want one... |
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Posted: 7/30/2014 12:48:09 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Depending on your riding style, significantly better fuel mileage and smoother fueling. They will get the FZ-09 dialed in sooner or later, I still want one... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU:
Originally Posted By Mark71:
Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Nice! I'm hoping to pick one up soon in the same color. I'd actually rather have this than the 09. Enjoy it. Just curious, but other then the lower price why go with the FZ-07 over FZ-09? Thanks Depending on your riding style, significantly better fuel mileage and smoother fueling. They will get the FZ-09 dialed in sooner or later, I still want one... I'm starting to like the sound of the '07 for my needs in the near future. http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/06/27/2015-yamaha-fz-07-first-ride-review-naked-sportbike-photos-specifications/ |
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Posted: 7/30/2014 5:34:33 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mark71:
Just curious, but other then the lower price why go with the FZ-07 over FZ-09? Thanks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mark71:
Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Nice! I'm hoping to pick one up soon in the same color. I'd actually rather have this than the 09. Enjoy it. Just curious, but other then the lower price why go with the FZ-07 over FZ-09? Thanks I like the 2 cylinder motor a lot, they ride real nice and have a great exhaust note. It looks like the fuel mileage is great and the insurance costs are low. It's the kind of bike that has a good balance of easy to ride and lots of fun. At 75 hp it fills a nice role left by the SV650N. |
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Posted: 7/30/2014 10:13:06 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
I like the 2 cylinder motor a lot, they ride real nice and have a great exhaust note. It looks like the fuel mileage is great and the insurance costs are low. It's the kind of bike that has a good balance of easy to ride and lots of fun. At 75 hp it fills a nice role left by the SV650N. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72:
Originally Posted By Mark71:
Originally Posted By JBecker_72:
Nice! I'm hoping to pick one up soon in the same color. I'd actually rather have this than the 09. Enjoy it. Just curious, but other then the lower price why go with the FZ-07 over FZ-09? Thanks I like the 2 cylinder motor a lot, they ride real nice and have a great exhaust note. It looks like the fuel mileage is great and the insurance costs are low. It's the kind of bike that has a good balance of easy to ride and lots of fun. At 75 hp it fills a nice role left by the SV650N. After putting 50 miles on mine today through various terrain, I can attest for the great performance. It's torquey as hell, so I had to be careful about the throttle. There was still reserved power at all gears (6), but I'm still getting used to it so I'll save more on that later. I'm a newer rider, so I picked this over the FZ-09 because this seemed a little more manageable. The 09 is a beast by all accounts; I'm not quite there. |
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Posted: 8/2/2014 2:54:38 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chuck1:
Took my R1 for a shake down ride to work last night after changing a few parts on it. <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chuck1/media/R1/20140629_191040_zps6882dee1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/chuck1/R1/20140629_191040_zps6882dee1.jpg</a> <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chuck1/media/R1/20140629_191100_zps879a79cb.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/chuck1/R1/20140629_191100_zps879a79cb.jpg</a> <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/chuck1/media/R1/20140629_191051_zps894b1cef.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/chuck1/R1/20140629_191051_zps894b1cef.jpg</a> 
DAMN. Badass R1 man. I can't wait to get one. |
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Posted: 8/2/2014 8:13:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jherm77: After putting 50 miles on mine today through various terrain, I can attest for the great performance. It's torquey as hell, so I had to be careful about the throttle. There was still reserved power at all gears (6), but I'm still getting used to it so I'll save more on that later. I'm a newer rider, so I picked this over the FZ-09 because this seemed a little more manageable. The 09 is a beast by all accounts; I'm not quite there. Good on you for recognizing your limitations. I like it, but I'm not quite sure where Yamaha is going. FZ6R, FZ7, FZ8 (discontinued), FZ9, and FZ1 (which I have). I keep wondering which one is next on the chopping block.
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Posted: 8/3/2014 8:57:23 PM EDT
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2004 919 bought it new.
2008 KTM 450XCF bought it new. 
I bought this turd last week 2008 XR650L very low on power. 
Three of my friends have them too and we went for a ride today, 184 miles and four countys. 
Me in the tower looking like a zombie lol 
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