Goin thru withdrawls

nomadwest · 11-18-2007, 03:41 AM

The weather here in Spokane Washington is wet, lows in the 20's and highs in 40's and it sucks for not being able to ride much. I still go out occasionally if it dries out a little and very rarely ever see another bike to wave at. I love this area with all the mountains, lakes and wildlife but am really starting to go thru Nomad withdrawls. Dave

Scoot · 11-18-2007, 04:01 AM

I know how you feel, I'm going thru it myself but for another reason, I had surgery last Friday on my hand for Dupuytren's contracture, got about 12 stitches in it. Hopefully in a couple weeks I can ride again. My riding club is riding in the Christmas parade Dec. 1st. Then we're having a ride to the Children's home to deliver presents to the kids there. That's always a pleasure to do. One of our members is a really big guy that looks like Santa Clause, white hair and beard, he puts on a Santa suit and his wife wears a elf suit, the kids go crazy when we pull up.

ds06nomad · 11-18-2007, 06:52 AM

I feel for ya, Nomadwest. Even this Southern Californian gets withdrawls on those handful of days a year that riding is NOT an option. I use them as a chance to go totally OCD on bike maintenance, tinkering, and/or cleaning. It's a cheap substitute, but at least it's something involving the bike and that usually makes me happy!

Speedy recovery, Scoot. Don't push it if the hand's not healed yet. You could always play "the grinch" role if you're not on a bike. There's always next Xmas for the bike. Sucks, but recovering twice for the same surgery sucks more.

Hang in there, guys. The "Jonesing" doesn't go away; it only gets reduced or disguised by occupying your mind with other things. Good time to "explore" the bike: do research on spec's; torque all bolts; take off those bags and clean/wax behind them; service the forks; change ALL fluids; clean the underbelly and wheels; clean/organize the garage or at least the motorcylce-related stuff (tools, cleaning/maintenance supplies, rags, find out just what it takes to remove that silly second piece of windshield (WTF is that all about???); etc...

Daryl

dogdoc · 11-18-2007, 10:45 AM

speedy recovery scoot-man

blowndodge · 11-18-2007, 12:04 PM

ditto scoot

dano · 11-18-2007, 12:11 PM

Lived in Tacoma for about 6 mo after coming back from Nam, Fort Lewis. If Boeing hadn't shut down and made a ghost town out of the area, I'd probably have settled down there. Absolutely gorgeous country. It rains everyday of the year, but I rode my Honda 305 Dream dang near everyday.
Ride safe,
Dano

11-18-2007, 12:56 PM

Noyt so bad down here in the Tri Cities nomadwest but then again I just moved here form W-WA (seattle) and any weather is better than there ROFLOL.

11-18-2007, 01:09 PM

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Lived in Tacoma for about 6 mo after coming back from Nam, Fort Lewis. If Boeing hadn't shut down and made a ghost town out of the area, I'd probably have settled down there. Absolutely gorgeous country. It rains everyday of the year, but I rode my Honda 305 Dream dang near everyday.
Ride safe,
Dano

I spent a little time at Ft. Lewis. I didn't know that boeing had shut down. It seeems like everyone and their mom works there now! Definitly not a "year-round bike riding location" Although not many places are.

**biscuitsngravy** · 11-19-2007, 01:39 AM

I know the feeling, Dave! Yesterday, could only ride 30 miles yesterday out of Kennewick, WA. Lots of wind and showers once in awhile. I just dressed for the wx. But..... other times I just go sit on my Nomad in the garage..... making rumm rumm sounds.
BnG

11-19-2007, 01:36 PM

ROFLOL.

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I know the feeling, Dave! Yesterday, could only ride 30 miles yesterday out of Kennewick, WA. Lots of wind and showers once in awhile. I just dressed for the wx. But..... other times I just go sit on my Nomad in the garage..... making rumm rumm sounds.
BnG

rlfaubion · 11-19-2007, 02:26 PM

I just wanted to pipe in to wish Scoot well, and a fast recovery, but I must also say I rode 300 miles yesterday with some VROC'rs here in No. California. Had to say it - sorry ya all. Good luck Scoot!

Scoot · 11-20-2007, 01:55 AM

Guys for all the Well Wishs

unwind2 · 11-20-2007, 06:17 AM

Nomadwest -Here ya go - pretend you're on you're bike ......here I come down the road "High Five". ;)

Todd · 11-20-2007, 09:56 AM

Speedy recovery there Scoot!!!

11-20-2007, 10:02 AM

Maybe it's a blessing Scoot... now you can be ambidextrous!

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11-18-2007, 03:41 AM	#1
nomadwest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Otis Orchards, Washington Posts: 161	Goin thru withdrawls The weather here in Spokane Washington is wet, lows in the 20's and highs in 40's and it sucks for not being able to ride much. I still go out occasionally if it dries out a little and very rarely ever see another bike to wave at. I love this area with all the mountains, lakes and wildlife but am really starting to go thru Nomad withdrawls. Dave Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-18-2007, 04:01 AM	#2
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	Goin thru withdrawls I know how you feel, I'm going thru it myself but for another reason, I had surgery last Friday on my hand for Dupuytren's contracture, got about 12 stitches in it. Hopefully in a couple weeks I can ride again. My riding club is riding in the Christmas parade Dec. 1st. Then we're having a ride to the Children's home to deliver presents to the kids there. That's always a pleasure to do. One of our members is a really big guy that looks like Santa Clause, white hair and beard, he puts on a Santa suit and his wife wears a elf suit, the kids go crazy when we pull up. __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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11-18-2007, 06:52 AM	#3
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Goin thru withdrawls I feel for ya, Nomadwest. Even this Southern Californian gets withdrawls on those handful of days a year that riding is NOT an option. I use them as a chance to go totally OCD on bike maintenance, tinkering, and/or cleaning. It's a cheap substitute, but at least it's something involving the bike and that usually makes me happy! Speedy recovery, Scoot. Don't push it if the hand's not healed yet. You could always play "the grinch" role if you're not on a bike. There's always next Xmas for the bike. Sucks, but recovering twice for the same surgery sucks more. Hang in there, guys. The "Jonesing" doesn't go away; it only gets reduced or disguised by occupying your mind with other things. Good time to "explore" the bike: do research on spec's; torque all bolts; take off those bags and clean/wax behind them; service the forks; change ALL fluids; clean the underbelly and wheels; clean/organize the garage or at least the motorcylce-related stuff (tools, cleaning/maintenance supplies, rags, find out just what it takes to remove that silly second piece of windshield (WTF is that all about???); etc... Daryl
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11-18-2007, 10:45 AM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Goin thru withdrawls speedy recovery scoot-man
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11-18-2007, 12:04 PM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Goin thru withdrawls ditto scoot __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-18-2007, 12:11 PM	#6
dano Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 282	Goin thru withdrawls Lived in Tacoma for about 6 mo after coming back from Nam, Fort Lewis. If Boeing hadn't shut down and made a ghost town out of the area, I'd probably have settled down there. Absolutely gorgeous country. It rains everyday of the year, but I rode my Honda 305 Dream dang near everyday. Ride safe, Dano
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11-18-2007, 12:56 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	Goin thru withdrawls Noyt so bad down here in the Tri Cities nomadwest but then again I just moved here form W-WA (seattle) and any weather is better than there ROFLOL.
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11-19-2007, 01:39 AM	#9
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Goin thru withdrawls I know the feeling, Dave! Yesterday, could only ride 30 miles yesterday out of Kennewick, WA. Lots of wind and showers once in awhile. I just dressed for the wx. But..... other times I just go sit on my Nomad in the garage..... making rumm rumm sounds. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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11-19-2007, 02:26 PM	#11
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Goin thru withdrawls I just wanted to pipe in to wish Scoot well, and a fast recovery, but I must also say I rode 300 miles yesterday with some VROC'rs here in No. California. Had to say it - sorry ya all. Good luck Scoot!
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11-20-2007, 01:55 AM	#12
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	Goin thru withdrawls Guys for all the Well Wishs __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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11-20-2007, 06:17 AM	#13
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Goin thru withdrawls Nomadwest -Here ya go - pretend you're on you're bike ......here I come down the road "High Five". ;) __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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11-20-2007, 09:56 AM	#14
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Goin thru withdrawls Speedy recovery there Scoot!!! __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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11-20-2007, 10:02 AM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	Goin thru withdrawls Maybe it's a blessing Scoot... now you can be ambidextrous! <marquee></marquee>
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