Update after putting the RSV in the ditch

[massey130]

about a week ago I started a thread after driving into the ditch.

 

I want to thank saddlebum, eazyduzzit, 99silver, Yammer Dan, SteveP, Eck, Twenty7Delta, BigBoyinMS, Wes0778 for input, suggestions & wit.

they made this fix go easier & quicker than if I had not had their input.

 

they all worked. the RSV is back together & ready for a ride.

If the rain would ease up a bit, i could take it for a test ride.

i avoided having to make a claim on the insurance, plus i got to do some work i may not have gotten to other wise. Like i really needed that!

 

anyway here are some pictures of the work involved. I will upgrade and add the crash bar brace - but that will be another day. that upgrade will be easy compared to this self inflicted work.

 

I want to thank not only those who gave direction, but to everyone on this site. it is refreshing to have this community.

 

now if we can just get to gathering. time is something there is just not enough of.

 

Dale in Louisiana

[juggler]

Wonderful job on the repairs.

[BuddyRich]

Now those are a couple of tools I know how to use. I always thought they was for taking things apart though..

[massey130]

i had seen a tag line that said if your hammer doesn't work, get a bigger one. in this case, that was true. I am amazed at how easily the crash bars can be moved around.

 

Dale in La

[LilBeaver]

Nice work!!

[massey130]

thanks. i can't to ride. i am off work tuesday, so i may try to get out some. but i need to hit the hay so i can get some shut eye.

 

dale in La

[kenw]

Great job! What more does a man need than a couple of hammers and some wood!

[SteveP]

It looks like you had a late night, but a productive one. Good job on the repairs. Hope you can get some riding time in (minus the ditch) soon.

[Eck]

Good job on the repairs..looks like new..

 

Now ride safe and pay attention.....