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Demonspassenger
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 09:06 pm: | 
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Yes, Yes. Yes, Yes and Yes perfect weather this year, compared to last years black clouds.
Can't say that I saw a shaved head with a Buell t-shirt.
I had my eyes on the race and Mr. Matt. |
John_kc
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 11:33 pm: |
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dave, been wanting to give you a yell, i knew i would find your drunk butt out here |
Dave
| | Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007 - 08:51 pm: |
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I had to protect the cranium and contents so I got out the ol' desert floppie
Yo JOhn G ... crazy how ya hunted me down on a Buell board. Of course this means you need to get a bike now. Just have Wendy check this out and see how many SO's encourage motorcycles 
DAve |
Ratyson
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 09:18 am: |
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Buell sighting:
While on my way to work this morning, I saw a white XBR going west on 72 at the Enterprise intersection (just at the Shell station).
Was that anyone on here? |
Dave
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 07:04 pm: |
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ANy of ya up in H'ville know this bike?
http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/9/7/88671297.htm
Curios...a buddy of mine is very interested in it but he tells me the seller is acting a bit 'iffy'
DAve |
Flyor
| | Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 01:26 pm: |
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I don't know him Dave... |
Edonis
| | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 02:39 pm: |
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Sounds like it might have been my friend John, Russ. As far as I know, hes not on the board. |
Ratyson
| | Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 09:58 am: |
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Ah, gotcha.
Was that you I saw yesterday at the corner of Wal Triana and Capshaw?
If so, that was me in the blue subaru that waved at you.
We all need to get together soon for a buell ride! |
Edonis
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 04:01 pm: |
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That was me. I recognized both you and the car. It was a perfect day, what were you doing on four wheels eh? |
Ratyson
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 04:39 pm: |
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I had to stop by Autozone to pick up break pads for both of our cars. And when I go anywhere that has tools, well, I usually end up bringing something home that wasn't on the list... This time, it was a shop stool. Worked out great for me! |
Demonspassenger
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:59 pm: |
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DAve,
I did see your covered cranium there. I remember the hat.
Glad to see you made it out!
K~ |
Dave
| | Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 07:40 am: |
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Yes it is a memorable hat. I'm still looking for the one that makes people think I'm a bit off.
Buells -- It's crazy I tell ya. I can ride around Birmingham area for 2 years and see maybe 2 Buells. Within a few weeks, 2 other guys at work get Buells. A Black Blast and a Black XB9R. Very cool.
How's things with the Ulysses Flyor? Did the TPS reset pan out for you?
DAve |
Flyor
| | Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 01:03 pm: |
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Dave -
So far, so good. I was TDY all last week, but when I fired it up and rode into work today it seemed to be running correct.
I have another road trip planned this wednesday back to Suches and would like to hook it up when I get back and make sure all is well.
If so, I was going to ship your laptop back to you next week.
Is that okay?
Scott |
Dave
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 06:50 am: |
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That's excellent Scott -- glad to hear the bike is running sweet.
Mine has developed something that feels like the front engine mount or possibly steering head bearing. There is movement somewhere when I give the front brake lever a quick snap. I'm leaning towards engine mount though I've not done a visual.
DAve |
Ratyson
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 05:23 pm: |
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Dave,
My CityX has the same exact symptom, and my front mount has been under suspision since MBIV. |
Flyor
| | Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 05:58 pm: |
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Dave,
Sounds just like the symptoms I had in Suches. The front isolator mount took care of that...
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Update on the Suches trip. Man, I love that place! Officially my favorite roads in the southeast!
Got completely soaked on the way over on Wednesday last week but it turned out okay. It was divine intervention I tell ya. For when I turned on Hwy 60 out of Blue Ridge headed south, the roads were 85% clear and dry...got "turn" a little headed down to the cabin.
Thursday and Friday were amazing...beautiful weather...trout fishing in the morning, laps around 60, Wolf Pen Gap Rd, 129 in the afternoon, followed by many beers and poker with my Army buds.
Saturday welcomed me with a beautiful morning for the ride home. Headed north on 60 to 68 and the interchange with 64 to follow the Ocoee into Chatanooga, TN. By far the best route to take...1/2 amazing roads, followed by 1/2 gettin' home to mama fast roads.
Met a cool old dude at the interchange of 68 and 64. He was on a Suzuki SV650, dipped, smoked winstons, was drinking a redbull, dragged knees in the corners, was on his way for an afternoon jaunt to the Dragon from Cleveland, TN....and, he was 66 yrs old! Absolutely one cool guy! He knew his buells too!
Well, Monday's over finally!
Later,
Scott |
Ratyson
| | Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 10:12 pm: |
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Flyor, sounds like you had a great time!
That old guy you met might have been Mountainrider, over in the 3%er forum. |
Flyor
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 03:42 pm: |
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Yeah...I checked out his profile. Born in '51 so he's a little too young to be the guy I met!
Work has been decidedly crap this week...I wonder why?
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I saw a white firebolt headed east on 72 yesterday or the day before...
Anyone on here? |
Edonis
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 01:56 am: |
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I'll be working the Brigades Safety Day, today (Friday) on the arsenal. Drop by and have a word if any one of you make it out. 2003 Black XB9S, orange and red Arai. I'll be doing inspections and possibly leading the riding groups. |
Flyor
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 03:26 pm: |
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Dave - laptop is on the way. thanks again. |
Flyor
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 11:59 am: |
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Awful quiet in here these days... |
Ratyson
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 02:34 pm: |
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Yeah, we seem to go through waves of quietness in here.
I ordered some new tars yesterday.. some Bridgestone BT021's. Hoping to get more mileage out of them than I have out of the pirelli's.
Once I get them mounted, we really need to see about getting a Buell gathering for a ride. |
Dave
| | Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 11:37 am: |
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Meant to let ya know I got it all back Scott -- thanks for covering the $hipping.
I went to the Brits in the Blue ridge last Sat in Clayton/Hiawasee GA area. Lot's of old Brit bikes but not much swap meet stuff. It seems to be a dying event. A huge day of riding though. About 700 miles for me. My brothers '68 Triumph 500 broke something on the valve mechanism a few weeks back so he finally broke down and got a new leftover '09 Concours. Nice running S/T bike. Kinda like my S3 but totally different.
DAve
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Flyor
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 10:53 am: |
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No problem at all Dave...a big thank you to you for helping me out.
You are Berta's biggest hero (that's the bike's name...she picked it!) |
Flyor
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 07:23 pm: |
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Well we're officially moving!
Our plan is to be in Oslo, Norway (my wife is norwegian by the way) by the beginning of September.
It's been a real pleasure getting to know all of you and riding with most of you guys.
I'll be keeping my uly at my dad's house and fully intend to use it at least once or twice a year when I'm home (my job should have me traveling back to the states 4-6 times a year).
By the way if you know anyone looking to move to the Madison/Huntsville area, let 'em know about my house...it's very nice and well maintained.
http://valleymls.com/(0iaufu45vxbmkc55qwsme3na)/propertyDetails.aspx?ml s=246881
I'll save my farewells for when we actually depart, but again, it's been great meeting a bunch of like-minded guys riding some great bikes!
Scott |
Ratyson
| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2007 - 08:49 am: |
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WOW.. Norway!
That is a big move!
That is one contry that I have always wanted to visit.
Good luck to you and your family!!
Now I really need to get your cooler back to you!! |
Flyor
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 03:39 pm: |
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Well, we got a contract on the house....the biggest hurdle left.
our timeline is tightening up and we should be flying over mid-september...maybe a little earlier...
Now, if someone would buy my Honda Element...all would be well. |
Ratyson
| | Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 04:50 pm: |
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How much are you asking for your Element? What year? Etc.
How was your experience with selling your house?? (there is a possibility that we may be moving back to Atlanta in the not to distant future) |
Flyor
| | Posted on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 11:52 am: |
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Looking to get 19,900 for it. It's a 2006 all wheel drive with the painted panels. It's on Craig's List under Montgomery if you want to see pics.
The house experience was a bit nerve-racking...It did not take as long as the national average right now, but that didn't dispell my anxiety at all. We're still not completely out of the woods. We've got a contract pending Home Inspection and Appraisal but it looks like it will work out well.
We did a lot of work and "prettying up" to the house and kept it immaculate the whole time we were showing it (a real chore with a 10 month old running the place!), and I think that helped immensely to set us apart from the others. |
Flyor
| | Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 10:41 pm: |
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Well fellas, it's official...
We've sold everything and we're visiting my parents for one more week and then we fly. I got a job and should be able to start as soon as my visa gets processed.
Officially living in Norway on September 20th.
Keeping the uly at my dad's by the way. We had a nice 300 mile farewell ride yesterday. Up near Talledega National Forest are some decent twisties by the way... |
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