Late nighters---unite!!!

[dirtdobber]

I have used a couple of trailers but after using the single wheel I dont think I would use one with 2 wheels again. Very light, around 100 lbs, cargo weight is 100 lbs. Even on a 2 wheel bike it will out handle the 2 wheel
Versions. It will take any speed you want. Cant feel it back there. Sometimes i stop so I know it's still there.

 

[consitter]

Sorry I haven't been around for awhile. We were on our way to the beach, stopped to eat, and my wife got a phone call. Her dad had stopped breathing and was rushed to the hospital.

We came right back, I was pulling our camper through the mountains of VA and WV at 80+ mph. When we arrived, he was on a vent, and meds were all that was keeping his blood pressure up. On Wednesday, the family decided to withdraw all life support. He was gone within minutes.

This is the hardest thing that has ever happened to me. His death was kind of expected, but everybody (including him) thought he would be around until Christmas. Not to be. Visitation is on Sunday, the funeral is Monday.

 

[dirtdobber]

Im so sorry to hear this. Yes it is probably the hardest thing one has to ever do.
I had to do my mom and dad that way. It's one of the hardest things I have ever done. One of my comrades was caught and they were torturing him. I had to shoot him to stop his pain. They almost caught up with us but we were ready for em. End of story.

 

[Trike Mid Step]

Sorry I haven't been around for awhile. We were on our way to the beach, stopped to eat, and my wife got a phone call. Her dad had stopped breathing and was rushed to the hospital.

We came right back, I was pulling our camper through the mountains of VA and WV at 80+ mph. When we arrived, he was on a vent, and meds were all that was keeping his blood pressure up. On Wednesday, the family decided to withdraw all life support. He was gone within minutes.

This is the hardest thing that has ever happened to me. His death was kind of expected, but everybody (including him) thought he would be around until Christmas. Not to be. Visitation is on Sunday, the funeral is Monday.

I am so sorry to here that Scott. I will keep you in my Prayers. Tom

 

[consitter]

Im so sorry to hear this. Yes it is probably the hardest thing one has to ever do.
I had to do my mom and dad that way. It's one of the hardest things I have ever done. One of my comrades was caught and they were torturing him. I had to shoot him to stop his pain. They almost caught up with us but we were ready for em. End of story.

Wow. It couldn't get any harder than having to do that to a friend. I can't imagine. I know this has to be something that's tough to share.

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I am so sorry to here that Scott. I will keep you in my Prayers. Tom

Thanks Tom. Prayer is what we need.

 

[consitter]

At work tonight. Anybody out there? Will check back ever so often.

 

[consitter]

Ohhh...Dirtdobber (and others)...where art thou?

 

[dirtdobber]

I haven't been on here much lately. Been on rides and trying to get some things done. Had to make another set of cruise peg mounts. The first set was a little too close to the brake. Got it this time. Getting the trailer ready to paint. Been experimating with can paint. Watched several video's and found out how to make rattle paint look good. No orange peal.

 

[consitter]

I haven't been on here much lately. Been on rides and trying to get some things done. Had to make another set of cruise peg mounts. The first set was a little too close to the brake. Got it this time. Getting the trailer ready to paint. Been experimating with can paint. Watched several video's and found out how to make rattle paint look good. No orange peal.

Guess what? My Harley dealership is going to do me right!! My left turn signal switch had been working about half-way for a month, then finally went out completely a couple of weeks ago. I had been asking them for a couple of months for lighted hand switches. The service writer actually suggested crediting the amount of the regular hand switches ($200) toward the cost of lighted hand switches if I wanted.

That would leave me owing $90, labor included. Needless to say, I jumped on it with both feet. Come Wednesday, they are getting installed.

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Thank you. He said he wanted to stay around for Christmas. God had other plans. Even though, it's still hard to accept.

 

[consitter]

Nobody is out on weekends. I don't blame you guys. If I could be home sleeping, I would too.

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Had to make another set of cruise peg mounts.

Just saw this. Of course I can't fabricate anything for myself, so I'm stuck with buying mine. I got the long cruise mounts for my bike first, and it was a big mistake. Just like you, I was too close to the brake. The store took them back (minus 20% restocking fee), and I got the shorter ones. Since I got them when I was getting an oil change the labor to put them on was free. The tech let me get on the bike and he kept working back and forth until they were just where I wanted them. And that's where they've stayed. Haven't regretted it a bit.

 

[consitter]

Hello...hello...hello...hello..



Anybody out there tonight???

 

[dirtdobber]

I'm just popping in and out for now. The V.A. needs blood from me in the morning.

 

[consitter]

I'm just popping in and out for now. The V.A. needs blood from me in the morning.

Durn vampires!

 

[Rod69]

Can't sleep whats going on?

 

[consitter]

Can't sleep whats going on?

I work midnight shift.

 

[BillR]

Hello

Hey Scott, you around tonight?

 

[consitter]

Hey Scott, you around tonight?

YES I AM!!! You still here?

 

[consitter]

You know, I got to thinking about all the money I've spent on the bike, and in my older age, I've changed to comfort as opposed to bling.

For example, the biggest part of what I've bought was a stage 1 upgrade to help the engine run cooler so our right feet and legs wouldn't be cooked (as much). Also the ward's fans I put on it for the same thing.

I put an extra set of mirrors on the batwing (like on a street glide) so I can adjust the regular mirrors to see my daughter when she's riding with me.

Also put a lift kit, and a kit to move the tour pak back a couple of inches so it would be more comfortable for me and the wife to ride.

About the only thing I've put on it for 'looks' is a luggage rack on the tour pak. In fact, that's about the only upgrade that can be seen unless looking really close.

On the Yamaha tour deluxe I had, I bought every piece of chrome they had for it. Plus I bought a couple of accessories that were after market that Yamaha didn't make. I bought it in '08, so that was only 7 years ago.

Have I really gotten that old in 7 years?!?

 

[dirtdobber]

Nope. We have learned what we really need instead of what we want.
My CVO was loaded with chrome from the factory. Then I added a much much more.
Now it's about comfort. I am glad I can make my own stuff most of the time. Nothing like having things your way. It always fits me perfectly, wonder why. LMBO
They changed some of my meds so I sleep more now. The Doc said I was exhausted from the lack of sleep.
Where has she been, I haven't slept naturally since 1969, what do you expect.
I take trazdone for sleep and they increased it to 200 mg. Taking about sleeping. It takes at least 8 hours now so I can feel my brain is working.

 

[consitter]

Nope. We have learned what we really need instead of what we want.
My CVO was loaded with chrome from the factory. Then I added a much much more.
Now it's about comfort. I am glad I can make my own stuff most of the time. Nothing like having things your way. It always fits me perfectly, wonder why. LMBO
They changed some of my meds so I sleep more now. The Doc said I was exhausted from the lack of sleep.
Where has she been, I haven't slept naturally since 1969, what do you expect.
I take trazdone for sleep and they increased it to 200 mg. Taking about sleeping. It takes at least 8 hours now so I can feel my brain is working.

And I'll bet my luck, you'll be sleeping at night. I really hope the meds helps you. Sleep is so important to your well being.

 

[BillR]

Maturity

Have I really gotten that old in 7 years?!?

Substitute "mature" for "old" and you would be right.
My 2000 Fatboy had about $7000 in bling and I sold it for stock Blue Book. Same with the 2007 Roadglide, but only $3000 of Purty Stuff.
I've had the TG for six weeks and have $2600 in "functional" parts.
Dk Lift, LRS shield, Fuelmoto Ceramic Jack-pot pipe, V&H Trike mufflers, S&S Stealth AC, 2+2 Sweeper bars, hi-way pegs w/mini footboards and a (yet to be installed) Jagg fan assisted oil cooler.
The bucket list includes a Road Zeppelin seat and LED lighting in front and back and probably a 30 tooth sprocket.
I actually de-blinged one thing. It came with Loong shaft "Live to Ride" rear view mirrors. After I put on the 2+2 bars, they looked like TV set rabbit ears. I replaced them with the stock teardrop mirrors.

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[dirtdobber]

It is really easy to get a bundle tied up in a bike now days.
With all the new and additional taxes now makes it hard to do much. Alabama just added a new tax on Tobacco, raised a pack of smokes from $4 with taxes already added to 4.28 + tax.
Yes I am sleeping better but I still stay up to watch the late movie mostly. I just sleep later now.
I try to make what I can to keep from spending too much on things. Some things I have to buy.


Made these just to be different. The cruise peg mounts has 6 positions to set them at. The tomahawk will be cut. I haven't made the hinge yet so they will be about 2 inches shorter when finished.

 

[consitter]

This is an awesome idea. I saw what I think is the finished product on another thread. I want to see it mounted if you get the time. That whole thing got a conversation started between me and a friend of mine about hunting arrow heads, and he found a battle axe in his first arrow head hunt.

 

[consitter]

Forgot to tell those that are listening---

Went to get a scan of my gallbladder function a week ago. Turns out it only is doing about 13% of the job it's supposed to do. That explains some of the health problems I've been having for the last couple of years.

Tomorrow, I go to see a surgeon at 10:30. Since he's a surgeon, I'm sure he'll want to do surgery. Duh. I'm going to ask him if there's any alternative treatment medication wise that'll help me though. I HATE surgery because anytime I go under, I wake up sick as a dog and start puking almost immediately. I really don't want to be straining my gut right after having it cut on (even if it's only laparoscopic).

 

[consitter]

Anybody out there tonight? You watching movies Dirtdobber??

 

[dirtdobber]

I get sick after surgery almost always.
What ever route you take I hope it works fer yea.
I have had lots of surgery.
I finished one side of the tomahawk. .looks good for a rush job. I got to rebild the front end on the super glide. It has developed a tank slapper wobble. Motor mounts first. I think that will take care of it. But I am going to do the forks and tripple tree neck bearings and race while iI'm at it.
Keep us posted on how things go.
I can remember city folks would come by wanting me to let them know when i was going to plow my corn field so they could walk behind me tractor to look for arrow heads. Not many plow now they do no til planting

 

[dirtdobber]

photos of the finished side.




I was surprised how the blade end helped in comfort. It can be rotated so the blade can fit the person, similar to a hill rest on some foot pegs. I can totally relax.

 

[consitter]

Looks neat. I'd have one if I could make it.

 

[dirtdobber]

What did you find out about the surgery?

Can't do any metal grinding fer a spell. The grinding is causes problems with me lungs.
Couldn't find me mask.
I need to finish the wheel chock. Bought a harbor freight wheel chock that locks the front wheel. The ramp in front is so high you got be a weight lifter to even think about pulling the bike backwards on that thing.
I'm replacing it with one of mine. I have made one from scratch by using a condor as a model. It works great. Again made from scraps.


Looks rough but it's one of the easiest I have ever used and locks the front tire very well. No straps needed.