No...here's why he don't work on the bike.

unwind2 · 12-13-2007, 09:39 AM

My hubbie is a wonderful fireman, good cook, does laundry, grocery shops but he don't work on my bike. Here's a couple of good examples why:

Example #1: While I was gone a couple of years ago to Vermont he decided to surprise me and put self canceling turn signals on my guzzi. Worked fine for a while but then the bike developed a short. Started out sometime they worked, sometimes not, then my brake light went out, then turn signals quit all together.....ghen Of Course the bike quit on me on a trip whilst going 75+ down the interstate. Took mechanic 8 hrs to find and fix the short after making comment 'boy somebody really messed up your wiring'.

Example #2: Was changing the oil on his Sabre. Putting in new oil.......only problem he had not drained old out first. LOL

Example #3: Early fall he and a friend decided to clean our central heat/air outside unit (water blast?). For several weeks now the unit has been making loud noises like a ball bearing was out or something. Repairman came out...found the problem right away. There was 2 plastic garbage bags inside the unit wrapping around the fan. Repairman wondered how that could have happened? umm......hubbie and friend put 2 plastic garbage bags over the motor while cleaning the unit....fine but left them in there.ROFLOL

'Nuf said. ;)

That's why I had Kawasaki put cruise control on the Nomad and when I decide what lights (highway bar etc) will have them do it.

oldbiker · 12-13-2007, 10:52 AM

Don't blame you for keeping him away from the tool box. Hope he doesn't work on Fire Trucks.

**Top Cat** · 12-13-2007, 11:36 AM

Don't be to hard on him. It sounds like his heart is in the right place :) That being said, I would keep him from working on the bikes also.

flightdoc · 12-13-2007, 11:58 AM

hope he's not a doctor!!!!

beezer · 12-13-2007, 01:42 PM

sounds like he'd make someone a good wife someday, just sayin'

**trip** · 12-13-2007, 05:29 PM

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My hubbie is a wonderful fireman, good cook, does laundry, grocery shops but he don't work on my bike. Here's a couple of good examples why:

Example #1: While I was gone a couple of years ago to Vermont he decided to surprise me and put self canceling turn signals on my guzzi. Worked fine for a while but then the bike developed a short. Started out sometime they worked, sometimes not, then my brake light went out, then turn signals quit all together.....ghen Of Course the bike quit on me on a trip whilst going 75+ down the interstate. Took mechanic 8 hrs to find and fix the short after making comment 'boy somebody really messed up your wiring'.

Example #2: Was changing the oil on his Sabre. Putting in new oil.......only problem he had not drained old out first. LOL

Example #3: Early fall he and a friend decided to clean our central heat/air outside unit (water blast?). For several weeks now the unit has been making loud noises like a ball bearing was out or something. Repairman came out...found the problem right away. There was 2 plastic garbage bags inside the unit wrapping around the fan. Repairman wondered how that could have happened? umm......hubbie and friend put 2 plastic garbage bags over the motor while cleaning the unit....fine but left them in there.ROFLOL

'Nuf said. ;)

That's why I had Kawasaki put cruise control on the Nomad and when I decide what lights (highway bar etc) will have them do it.

When I first started reading your post, I thought to myself, "This can't be as bad as unwind is portraying it", but, you're right, it is!

Drop the wrench and step away from the Nomad, Hubby...LOL.

socwkbiker · 12-13-2007, 06:08 PM

That's when you, very sweetly, thank him for his efforts then lock the toolbox and hide the key.

mrfuni · 12-13-2007, 07:24 PM

Leave brain surgery to brain surgeons :)

dogdoc · 12-13-2007, 08:29 PM

we all have our strong points and WEAK points! :-)

Todd · 12-13-2007, 09:17 PM

LOL...I think I know your husband!!!

**biscuitsngravy** · 12-14-2007, 12:47 AM

And leave plastic surgery to a plastic surgeon!

**Idaho** · 12-14-2007, 07:52 AM

So, does this mean that you have a few tools for sale? Leave him the pots n pans though.

unwind2 · 12-14-2007, 11:33 AM

Bless his heart .....don't know if you guys remember me telling about him moving my guzzi around in the garage and didn't put the kickstand out all the way. Bike fell breaking the mirror bracket. Ordered and got new bracket which sat around for months. He said it might be a big job because of the cables etc...

I finally got tired of waiting....one day put the mirror and the bracket in the saddlebag...drove to a local chop shop....guy walked out with a couple of tools and had new bracket on in about 7 mins and charge me $10. Drove home.....hubbie was out back working in the yard....I pulled up and told him I was afraid the longer that $80 bracket sat around more chance of it getting misplaced. He just gave me a peck on the cheek and said ' that's fine'.

Like some have said....we all have different talents....he's just not mechanically inclined............And no he don't work on the fire engines! ;) We've been a team since 1974 and wouldn't trade him for a million mechanics but I won't let him do any (wiring especially) tinkering to my bikes. :-*

socwkbiker · 12-14-2007, 03:30 PM

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LOL...I think I know your husband!!!

We all know someone like that...Nico! He takes his bike in for everything, or uses duct tape.

blowndodge · 12-14-2007, 03:49 PM

Think your hubby be interested in starting a Chiropractic business in San Diego??? just thinkin aloud....

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socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	No...here's why he don't work on the bike. That's when you, very sweetly, thank him for his efforts then lock the toolbox and hide the key. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	No...here's why he don't work on the bike. Leave brain surgery to brain surgeons :)
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12-13-2007, 09:39 AM	#1
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	No...here's why he don't work on the bike. My hubbie is a wonderful fireman, good cook, does laundry, grocery shops but he don't work on my bike. Here's a couple of good examples why: Example #1: While I was gone a couple of years ago to Vermont he decided to surprise me and put self canceling turn signals on my guzzi. Worked fine for a while but then the bike developed a short. Started out sometime they worked, sometimes not, then my brake light went out, then turn signals quit all together.....ghen Of Course the bike quit on me on a trip whilst going 75+ down the interstate. Took mechanic 8 hrs to find and fix the short after making comment 'boy somebody really messed up your wiring'. Example #2: Was changing the oil on his Sabre. Putting in new oil.......only problem he had not drained old out first. LOL Example #3: Early fall he and a friend decided to clean our central heat/air outside unit (water blast?). For several weeks now the unit has been making loud noises like a ball bearing was out or something. Repairman came out...found the problem right away. There was 2 plastic garbage bags inside the unit wrapping around the fan. Repairman wondered how that could have happened? umm......hubbie and friend put 2 plastic garbage bags over the motor while cleaning the unit....fine but left them in there.ROFLOL 'Nuf said. ;) That's why I had Kawasaki put cruise control on the Nomad and when I decide what lights (highway bar etc) will have them do it. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	No...here's why he don't work on the bike. Don't be to hard on him. It sounds like his heart is in the right place :) That being said, I would keep him from working on the bikes also. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	No...here's why he don't work on the bike. LOL...I think I know your husband!!! __________________ 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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biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	No...here's why he don't work on the bike. And leave plastic surgery to a plastic surgeon! __________________ 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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Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	No...here's why he don't work on the bike. So, does this mean that you have a few tools for sale? Leave him the pots n pans though. __________________ 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
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12-14-2007, 11:33 AM	#13
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	No...here's why he don't work on the bike. Bless his heart .....don't know if you guys remember me telling about him moving my guzzi around in the garage and didn't put the kickstand out all the way. Bike fell breaking the mirror bracket. Ordered and got new bracket which sat around for months. He said it might be a big job because of the cables etc... I finally got tired of waiting....one day put the mirror and the bracket in the saddlebag...drove to a local chop shop....guy walked out with a couple of tools and had new bracket on in about 7 mins and charge me $10. Drove home.....hubbie was out back working in the yard....I pulled up and told him I was afraid the longer that $80 bracket sat around more chance of it getting misplaced. He just gave me a peck on the cheek and said ' that's fine'. Like some have said....we all have different talents....he's just not mechanically inclined............And no he don't work on the fire engines! ;) We've been a team since 1974 and wouldn't trade him for a million mechanics but I won't let him do any (wiring especially) tinkering to my bikes. :-* __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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