Another Man Down! - Page 12

Loafer · 05-18-2011, 09:11 AM

I think Steve said he did plenty of push ups, to keep them in line. Maybe that's what he was doing when the wobble started. ??

**bogatyrs** · 05-18-2011, 10:12 AM

This really sucks Steve. I am so glad you are going to be alright on the other hand I am disapointed that you won't be able to make Maggie and the Rally.

Take care and hope we can get together on Friday for a visit.

fish · 05-18-2011, 10:57 AM

did Steve say he's not going to MV??

ponch · 05-18-2011, 11:02 AM

If he does, it'll be on four wheels.

Dave · 05-18-2011, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponch

Saw this link on another forum today. Yikes!

http://www.kpho.com/news/27917754/detail.html

If I ever get this even ONE time there will be a nice 09 Ultra for sale!

ponch · 05-18-2011, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponch

Saw this link on another forum today. Yikes!

http://www.kpho.com/news/27917754/detail.html

If I ever get this even ONE time there will be a nice 09 Ultra for sale!

Assuming you don't go down the road Steve did.

**ringadingh** · 05-18-2011, 12:30 PM

If it ever does happen to you Dave, hit the front brakes hard immediately. You only have a couple seconds at best before it gets so strong you can't hold on and get thrown off. You can accellerate through them as well but you need a sport bike with some good power to be able to do that, ours don't have that kind of power.

**ringadingh** · 05-18-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bull Durham

I see in the picture where you're loading the bike into the pickup, that you seem to have big balls hanging off the rear fender. Could this have been the cause of the wobble? How old are your balls? You know, the older your balls get, the more they sag and are harder to keep in just one place. You appear to have old balls, which may have been swaying / wobbling and causing the bike to wobble. Once your balls start to go, you go.

Remember, keep your balls in good shape and you'll stay in good shape. Bad balls are nothing to laugh at!
:-* :-*

They seem to have survived with only some minor abrasions, like me

I;ll transplant them to the next bike. ;)

**ringadingh** · 05-18-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fish

did Steve say he's not going to MV??

I can't say for certain at this point, but I'll have to decide soon, because of my room reservations.

**glwilson** · 05-18-2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponch

Saw this link on another forum today. Yikes!

http://www.kpho.com/news/27917754/detail.html

If I ever get this even ONE time there will be a nice 09 Ultra for sale!

I believe the changes in the '09 frame addressed this "alleged" problem. HD denies it ever existed... it has been extremely difficult for anyone to prove anything against HD on this point... but somehow... all of a sudden HD has a new and improved frame for the tourers.

An attorney once told me if you have to go up against HD, you are likely going to lose. Apparently with the inherent danger of their product, they have a well-staffed legal team with plenty of time to fight the best of battles.

Loafer · 05-18-2011, 06:25 PM

So Harleyville has a Shark Tank? :)

**glwilson** · 05-18-2011, 06:35 PM

Ah yeah... they do. ;)

From what I have been told, it is a good one with plenty of resources to fight longer than most care to.

I suppose if I owned a motorcycle company... that staff would be fully loaded and ready to aim.

**ringadingh** · 05-18-2011, 08:20 PM

Thats why the bike prices are so high, it costs a lot to keep them guys on retainer. ;)

**ringadingh** · 05-18-2011, 08:35 PM

Almost forgot; earlier this afternoon I went out in the garage and tried to start the bike. It clicked but didn't crank. I looked over a couple things and found the plug on the clutch lever was torn out from the crash. I put it back in and the bike fired right up. The motor wasn't touched at all and seems to be running fine.

ponch · 05-18-2011, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

If I ever get this even ONE time there will be a nice 09 Ultra for sale!

I believe the changes in the '09 frame addressed this "alleged" problem. HD denies it ever existed... it has been extremely difficult for anyone to prove anything against HD on this point... but somehow... all of a sudden HD has a new and improved frame for the tourers.

An attorney once told me if you have to go up against HD, you are likely going to lose. Apparently with the inherent danger of their product, they have a well-staffed legal team with plenty of time to fight the best of battles.

BMW is worse: They ignore it.

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05-18-2011, 10:12 AM	#167
bogatyrs Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 706	Another Man Down! This really sucks Steve. I am so glad you are going to be alright on the other hand I am disapointed that you won't be able to make Maggie and the Rally. Take care and hope we can get together on Friday for a visit. __________________ Bogie (aka Mike) KawaNOW #01650 Bell City Riders #21 SCRC 329 2010 Nomad (The Beast) Previous Bikes 2008 - 900 Vulcan Classic 1958 HD HydraGlide
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05-18-2011, 12:30 PM	#172
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Another Man Down! If it ever does happen to you Dave, hit the front brakes hard immediately. You only have a couple seconds at best before it gets so strong you can't hold on and get thrown off. You can accellerate through them as well but you need a sport bike with some good power to be able to do that, ours don't have that kind of power. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-18-2011, 06:25 PM	#176
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05-18-2011, 06:35 PM	#177
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Another Man Down! Ah yeah... they do. ;) From what I have been told, it is a good one with plenty of resources to fight longer than most care to. I suppose if I owned a motorcycle company... that staff would be fully loaded and ready to aim. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-18-2011, 08:20 PM	#178
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Another Man Down! Thats why the bike prices are so high, it costs a lot to keep them guys on retainer. ;) __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-18-2011, 08:35 PM	#179
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Another Man Down! Almost forgot; earlier this afternoon I went out in the garage and tried to start the bike. It clicked but didn't crank. I looked over a couple things and found the plug on the clutch lever was torn out from the crash. I put it back in and the bike fired right up. The motor wasn't touched at all and seems to be running fine. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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