News:

This Forum is not for sale

 

Ride Report -- Marin 9/6

Started by Spidey, September 06, 2008, 09:24:56 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

Spidey

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.   :'(
Occasionally AFM #702  My stuff:  The M1000SS, a mashed r6, Vino 125, the Blonde, some rugrats, yuppie cage, child molester van, bourbon.

Vindingo

is the m1000ss still alive and well?

Spidey

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.
Occasionally AFM #702  My stuff:  The M1000SS, a mashed r6, Vino 125, the Blonde, some rugrats, yuppie cage, child molester van, bourbon.

Michael Moore

Quote from: Spidey on September 06, 2008, 09:24:56 PM
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.


Quote from: Spidey on September 06, 2008, 09:24:56 PM
... 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.
La nuova moto e il vecchio motociclista :: 2000 Monster 900 (il vecchio) :: 2008 Vespa GTS (doppio) :: 2010 Streetfighter S ("il PastaBusa")


desmoquattro

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]
My Vices
'09 1198s,red, (Il Diavolo Rosso
'09 KTM 690 SMC (Thumpy)
'04 Yamaha FZ1, The Blue Cockroach
'01 900SS, custom yellow, (The Bumblebee)
'05 MS4R, blue

Spidey

Quote from: Michael Moore on September 07, 2008, 10:16:10 AM
That sounds really really dirty.

Ya dirty old man.   [laugh]  I knew I liked ya for a reason.   [evil]
Occasionally AFM #702  My stuff:  The M1000SS, a mashed r6, Vino 125, the Blonde, some rugrats, yuppie cage, child molester van, bourbon.

Desmostro

Quote from: Michael Moore on September 07, 2008, 10:16:10 AM
...
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!
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room

Desmostro

Sorry to hear smducman, what a drag. Glad you're ok man!
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room

enzo

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.
we're creepin' between the bullfrogs

Spidey

Quote from: enzo on September 08, 2008, 05:31:53 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.

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.  
Occasionally AFM #702  My stuff:  The M1000SS, a mashed r6, Vino 125, the Blonde, some rugrats, yuppie cage, child molester van, bourbon.

Vindingo

Quote from: enzo on September 08, 2008, 05:31:53 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. 

now I know how my kickstand bolts fell out...

Quote from: Spidey on September 08, 2008, 05:48:19 PM
This is exactly why I carry zipties underneath my seat.

Spidey loosend them!  :o

smducman

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.
Life is all about twisty turn , curvy corner , speed & smile

Spidey

Quote from: smducman on September 08, 2008, 07:51:07 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 .

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. 
Occasionally AFM #702  My stuff:  The M1000SS, a mashed r6, Vino 125, the Blonde, some rugrats, yuppie cage, child molester van, bourbon.

CharliesAngel

Quote from: smducman on September 08, 2008, 07:51:07 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.

Heal quickly Danny!   [thumbsup]  Hope to go on a ride with you again soon!
Tu deviens responsable pour toujours de ce que tu as apprivoise. - Fox to le Petit Prince

smducman

Quote from: Spidey on September 08, 2008, 08:07:18 PM
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
Life is all about twisty turn , curvy corner , speed & smile