champion221elite
Super Member
Get well soon!
I'd already been in contact with Rob and Keira through other social media. Again, Glad you're going to be OK Rob!!
The offer still stands... I can come get you and the bike any time and we can tear down and repair what is needed. You know I'm always happy to turn a wrench and with one busted wing, well, you can still hand me beers and grill some animal flesh while I get on with the repairs. Keira, Michele and the two little ones can cheer us on!
It doesn't look nearly as bad as you do. For the time being, just some touch-up... We can actually do a fiberglass patch of the side pod until you can find another one. Won't be the best looking but we can make sure the bike is 100% mechanically safe to ride.
Kudos for ATGATT as you've yet again proven to all WHY!
I hope not, too..... good eye spotting that one.
I'd already been in contact with Rob and Keira through other social media. Again, Glad you're going to be OK Rob!!
The offer still stands... I can come get you and the bike any time and we can tear down and repair what is needed. You know I'm always happy to turn a wrench and with one busted wing, well, you can still hand me beers and grill some animal flesh while I get on with the repairs. Keira, Michele and the two little ones can cheer us on!
It doesn't look nearly as bad as you do. For the time being, just some touch-up... We can actually do a fiberglass patch of the side pod until you can find another one. Won't be the best looking but we can make sure the bike is 100% mechanically safe to ride.
Kudos for ATGATT as you've yet again proven to all WHY!
Count me in to turn some wrenches too bro
Keira rode the bike home without incident, she said it was a little tough to shift, but the foot peg is a bit tweaked, so the shift lever is probably also bent a lil, just something else to look into. i found a new rear side pod same color and graphics on E-bay for $30 including shipping, i will be gathering pieces, but not a huge rush, i am going to have the bike ready when i am again... If i fix it too quickly i may be tempted to ride it before i am healed enough.
Also, I went back to the road today to look around, not sure 100% where my mishap started, but there was a 2 foot diameter oil spot in the lane i was traveling, and it is in about the part of the road i crashed at...So, I am gonna go ahead and list that as another possible cause... not ruling anything else out yet, but it is a start...
Well, let us know if you want some help getting that project started, and to bring some beers over.
Just saw this! I hope you're recovery is continuing well, Rob. I have a parts kicking around if you want/need them, including stock levers.
My recovery is going really well still wearing the sling while sleeping, but the doc gave me the OK to take it off during the day as long as i don;t do anything stupid with it. My Ribs are still stiff, but they are getting better and i can actually sleep laying down now which is a huge improvement.