Title: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Spidey on September 06, 2008, 08:24:56 PM We did the Tam loop this morning. [moto] What a beautiful day. The roads were clear, there wasn't any of the usual Tam early-morning dew or even wet spots coming down the backside. It really was surprisingly clear. Great ride, good pace. I was able to try out an S4r for the day. I always forget how much high end pull that 996 has. [evil]
We stopped by Hattar after to look at bikes and ran into smducman, who had an unfortunate and just damn unlucky encounter with a big ole rock yesterday. Though he took a beating, he fared better than his GT. Danny's got a broken wrist, but the bike is toast. G'luck healing up, mang. Glad you're ok. 'belle, time to notch another ticker entry. :'( Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Vindingo on September 06, 2008, 09:35:34 PM is the m1000ss still alive and well?
Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Spidey on September 06, 2008, 09:43:00 PM Yeah, it's fine. I was just on an s4r for the day. I'm having new spacers machined for the rear brake carrier of the m1000SS (which floats freely instead of being bolted to the swingarm), so it's out of commission for the next week or so. I'll post up in Acc & Mods when I get 'em done.
Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Michael Moore on September 07, 2008, 09:16:10 AM We stopped by Hattar after to look at bikes and ran into smducman, who had an unfortunate and just damn unlucky encounter with a big ole rock yesterday. Though he took a beating, he fared better than his GT. Danny's got a broken wrist, but the bike is toast. G'luck healing up, mang. Glad you're ok. 'belle, time to notch another ticker entry. :'( Damn Danny, sorry to hear that. I'm glad to hear you're more or less OK. I don't know why people say things "rock" - rocks are bad. ... even wet spots coming down the backside. That sounds really really dirty. But it was an awesome ride, to be sure. The kind of day that plugs you right back into the reason you own a bike. Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: desmoquattro on September 07, 2008, 09:47:58 AM Damn, Danny. Hope you're OK. Sorry to hear about your third toy. But it just makes room in the garage for that Desmosedici we've been talking about robbing a bank to buy [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Spidey on September 07, 2008, 11:41:30 AM That sounds really really dirty. Ya dirty old man. [laugh] I knew I liked ya for a reason. [evil] Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Desmostro on September 07, 2008, 04:00:26 PM ... But it was an awesome ride, to be sure. The kind of day that plugs you right back into the reason you own a bike. That's what she said! Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Desmostro on September 07, 2008, 04:01:24 PM Sorry to hear smducman, what a drag. Glad you're ok man!
Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: enzo on September 08, 2008, 04:31:53 PM No ride with Spidey is complete without someone having something zip-tied somewhere it's not supposed to be by the end of the day. This time, my rear brake pads fell out, so I went home with a caliper hanging off my rearset. Y'know, the weight re-distribution of a relocated rear brake caliper doesn't affect turn in as much as one would think, but you do get a bit more torque out of the high end, which is funny cuz having the caliper on your rearset just adds to sprung dead weight. Some things I just don't get. ???
smducman was in remarkably good spirits on Saturday, which is good to see. Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Spidey on September 08, 2008, 04:48:19 PM No ride with Spidey is complete without someone having something zip-tied somewhere it's not supposed to be by the end of the day. I kept wondering who was chucking stones at me n' belle as we were toodling along behind you. Turns out it was parts of your bike. Oh, and bite me. [evil] This is exactly why I carry zipties underneath my seat. Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Vindingo on September 08, 2008, 06:19:32 PM No ride with Spidey is complete without someone having something zip-tied somewhere it's not supposed to be by the end of the day. now I know how my kickstand bolts fell out... This is exactly why I carry zipties underneath my seat. Spidey loosend them! :o Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: smducman on September 08, 2008, 06:51:07 PM Thanks for all wishing , came back from final Xray today , the broken wrist is line up and will take time to rejoin denpend how is my cacium rate , does beer have high level cacium ? :) [drink] the only thing i like to swallow a lot .
The whole body is beating as same force baseball and felt like building sat over body, hope this will be short soon. Have fun & safe Catch you all next ride soon. Cheer. Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: Spidey on September 08, 2008, 07:07:18 PM Thanks for all wishing , came back from final Xray today , the broken wrist is line up and will take time to rejoin denpend how is my cacium rate , does beer have high level cacium ? :) [drink] the only thing i like to swallow a lot . Does that mean that you won't need surgery? All the bones are in line and can heal on their own? If so, that's great news. Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: CharliesAngel on September 08, 2008, 07:37:30 PM Thanks for all wishing , came back from final Xray today , the broken wrist is line up and will take time to rejoin denpend how is my cacium rate , does beer have high level cacium ? :) [drink] the only thing i like to swallow a lot . The whole body is beating as same force baseball and felt like building sat over body, hope this will be short soon. Have fun & safe Catch you all next ride soon. Cheer. Heal quickly Danny! [thumbsup] Hope to go on a ride with you again soon! Title: Re: Ride Report -- Marin 9/6 Post by: smducman on September 09, 2008, 08:30:27 AM Does that mean that you won't need surgery? All the bones are in line and can heal on their own? If so, that's great news. Yep it's good news , no need for surgery , now i have a chance to watch over again all dvd race which collect last few years , i guess to burn free time or shop on line for new gears. Danny |