Finally made it home - Page 6

**Idaho** · 07-07-2012, 09:38 AM

I'm glad you got the bike back Mark. Now go break it in.

racinfan101 · 07-07-2012, 10:35 AM

Really sucks Mark but I am glad you are getting her fixed up! She got you to civilization at least before she let out her last gasp.

Monkeyman · 07-07-2012, 12:07 PM

Mark --- In hindsight, would it have been cheaper to buy another motor? If I ever have to spend 3 grand on the bike, I'll sell it for scrap first. Just not worth it to me. I've learned my lesson.

**markclark57** · 07-07-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Does the bike ride any differently? Everything feel good?

While they had the trans open anyway, I had them swap out the clutch spring for the "Mean Streak". That made the only difference that I can tell so far. I did get a few rides in on Patricia's C-50-T while we waited, so it was really nice to have Grace back.

Monkeyman · 07-07-2012, 12:53 PM

Is the C50 a 750cc? Or bigger?

**markclark57** · 07-07-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Mark --- In hindsight, would it have been cheaper to buy another motor? If I ever have to spend 3 grand on the bike, I'll sell it for scrap first. Just not worth it to me. I've learned my lesson.

Given the circumstances, I made the only choice that got me riding again. I only had about $3K available to get back on the road.

A "new from Ma Kaw" motor + installed would be a lot more. A used motor would come with too many questions that I already know the answers to on Grace. (bought new + pampered maintenance)

Patricia and I have an agreement that all future purchases (other than real estate) will only have one payment. (C.O.D.) If I ever do trade Grace in on a newer model She still has to be good mechanically to get the best trade. So a "New Grace" was out of the picture x2.

The only other option I had was to sit on the side lines until we could afford another motorcycle. (possibly next year)

That and the idea that I really like my motorcycle a lot the way she is

I would do it all over the same way.

**markclark57** · 07-07-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Is the C50 a 750cc? Or bigger?

800cc

Monkeyman · 07-07-2012, 01:10 PM

I was thinking a used motor but since you've had Grace all her life, I guess there wouldn't be any question as to the condition/maintenance of the motor you already have. Glad to hear you're back on the road.

**markclark57** · 07-07-2012, 01:24 PM

Only 24K miles when she broke, full synthetic since 600 on the odometer, all service and maintenance on time and at the dealer, full open throttle only 5 times ever. (3 of those were on a Dyno) I don't even use "cheep gas".

poppy · 07-07-2012, 10:42 PM

Glad you're back on the road! Just goes to show that even with sensible service and good riding habits, sometimes shid happens. I think most on here would have chosen the same repair option you did! Now, go ride again....

blowndodge · 07-07-2012, 10:52 PM

Glad to be hearing this mark

**Rasta** · 07-09-2012, 02:50 PM

Good to hear you are back on the road....on Grace!!

mobandy78 · 07-09-2012, 05:16 PM

Congrats on getting her back!! I'm Glad you are out riding again!!

**markclark57** · 07-09-2012, 07:35 PM

Got out for a few more miles today, got home at 107°. It's 112° now on its way to 113°. I really don't enjoy the ride at more than 110°. At least now I can choose.

Netnorske · 07-09-2012, 09:00 PM

Mark,
I lost track of this thread for awhile...but I am very glad to see you have your bike back. That repair bill sucks, but its only money...it's the bike and the feeling you get from riding it that makes memories. Glad to hear you are on the road again and wishing you could have made the run north next week. Keep the shiny side up my friend...

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07-07-2012, 09:38 AM	#76
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	I'm glad you got the bike back Mark. Now go break it in. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-07-2012, 10:35 AM	#77
racinfan101 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lewistown IL Posts: 301	Really sucks Mark but I am glad you are getting her fixed up! She got you to civilization at least before she let out her last gasp. __________________ Randy aka racinfan101 VBA #01806 Central IL Vulcan Riders
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07-07-2012, 12:07 PM	#78
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Mark --- In hindsight, would it have been cheaper to buy another motor? If I ever have to spend 3 grand on the bike, I'll sell it for scrap first. Just not worth it to me. I've learned my lesson. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Is the C50 a 750cc? Or bigger? __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-07-2012, 01:10 PM	#83
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I was thinking a used motor but since you've had Grace all her life, I guess there wouldn't be any question as to the condition/maintenance of the motor you already have. Glad to hear you're back on the road. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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07-07-2012, 01:24 PM	#84
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Only 24K miles when she broke, full synthetic since 600 on the odometer, all service and maintenance on time and at the dealer, full open throttle only 5 times ever. (3 of those were on a Dyno) I don't even use "cheep gas". __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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07-07-2012, 10:42 PM	#85
poppy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah; 2004 Nomad 1500 Posts: 510	Glad you're back on the road! Just goes to show that even with sensible service and good riding habits, sometimes shid happens. I think most on here would have chosen the same repair option you did! Now, go ride again....
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07-07-2012, 10:52 PM	#86
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Glad to be hearing this mark __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-09-2012, 02:50 PM	#87
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	Good to hear you are back on the road....on Grace!! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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07-09-2012, 05:16 PM	#88
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Congrats on getting her back!! I'm Glad you are out riding again!! __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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07-09-2012, 07:35 PM	#89
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Got out for a few more miles today, got home at 107°. It's 112° now on its way to 113°. I really don't enjoy the ride at more than 110°. At least now I can choose. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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07-09-2012, 09:00 PM	#90
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Mark, I lost track of this thread for awhile...but I am very glad to see you have your bike back. That repair bill sucks, but its only money...it's the bike and the feeling you get from riding it that makes memories. Glad to hear you are on the road again and wishing you could have made the run north next week. Keep the shiny side up my friend.... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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