Marcarl Posted May 30, 2012 #1 Posted May 30, 2012 And so it happened,,,,, Scamper, that trusty steed, knowing that she was to travel for a long ways this weekend, and that her master was going to fully depend on all her resources and expertise, and that the conditions might not always be as desired, she thought it best to lay down for a much needed rest,,,, trouble is, that at her age she laid down a little faster than what she might have planned and broke one of her wings,,,, ya, sad but true, but I did remind her that at the far end of our journey there would be a brand new one waiting for her. She was feeling so sad about her injury that she even lowered her eyes,,,, poor girl, I felt so sorry for her laying there, showing her under belly,, not often some one gets to see that side of her, she was glad it was only me and her together. Actually: Got her up on the floor jack, and then played with the kick stand,,, decided to lower her to the floor again, and thought the KS was down,,, until I felt that she started to lean a bit further than normal, and then further than further and then???????????????????? Donation time and a new wing,,,, there goes another $30.
etcswjoe Posted May 30, 2012 #2 Posted May 30, 2012 Your not the first one and you just know when it starts to go there is nothing you can do.
IH Truck Guy Posted May 30, 2012 #3 Posted May 30, 2012 Carl,if you would have put a little more "Stripper Juice" on her,this wouldn't have happened..... I'm just say'n....................... You have my luck,it always happens right before a big trip...
bongobobny Posted May 30, 2012 #4 Posted May 30, 2012 Hey, perfect time to change the tire, fuel filter, and detail the undercarrage... Funny, I have a similar picture of Goldie from several years ago...
BradT Posted May 31, 2012 #5 Posted May 31, 2012 Whats with you guys. You drop it hard and the first thing you go and grab is a camera ? I am sure I would go over and get it standing up straight very quickly. Glad your were not under it. Brad
friesman Posted May 31, 2012 #6 Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) Funny thing ,Ive got pics of my 85 in the same prone position. Maybe the 85's just favour that position to rest up before a long trip. Brian Edited May 31, 2012 by friesman
Guest Swifty Posted May 31, 2012 #7 Posted May 31, 2012 Whats with you guys. You drop it hard and the first thing you go and grab is a camera ? I am sure I would go over and get it standing up straight very quickly. Brad Yeah that, and I can't figure out why he lets it go over so far! Doesn't the engine guard STOP it at 45 degrees? Mine does....NOT THAT I've ever experienced it! PLUS, he probably doesn't have "a guy" near by that drives over with a camera to take a pic of every goof he makes. I only have two words for that old fart though....TRAINING WHEELS.
Redneck Posted May 31, 2012 #8 Posted May 31, 2012 When an old nag gets down like that a decent man would put her down in a humane manner and give her a decent burial.
Marcarl Posted May 31, 2012 Author #9 Posted May 31, 2012 Whats with you guys. You drop it hard and the first thing you go and grab is a camera ? I am sure I would go over and get it standing up straight very quickly. Had to wait for assistance,,, my leg was no into pushing and there was help close by,,, so camera time,,, maybe others wouldn't feel so bad then,,,,,, mostly though, it's, get that thing back up right pronto. Brad Funny thing ,Ive got pics of my 85 in the same prone position. Maybe the 85's just favour that position to rest up before a long trip. Brian Yep, I think they older they get the wiser they become. Yeah that, and I can't figure out why he lets it go over so far! Doesn't the engine guard STOP it at 45 degrees? Mine does....NOT THAT I've ever experienced it! PLUS, he probably doesn't have "a guy" near by that drives over with a camera to take a pic of every goof he makes. I only have two words for that old fart though....TRAINING WHEELS. You can count yourself lucky to have somebody so close by with a camera, that way you'll be able to remember things that have happened and the rest of us would know the truth of the matters. When an old nag gets down like that a decent man would put her down in a humane manner and give her a decent burial. The older they get the more comfortable they become,,,, only a few of us know what it's like to ride a gentle steed at this age, or were you talking about some Southerner we all know???
Flyinfool Posted May 31, 2012 #11 Posted May 31, 2012 I'm still hoping that I never have to look at her bottom like that,,,,,,,,,again.
bilko1 Posted May 31, 2012 #12 Posted May 31, 2012 Not to change the subject, (and its not like I haven't done the same thing) but tell me about the yellow lift in the background.
Trader Posted May 31, 2012 #13 Posted May 31, 2012 Carl's probably on his way to Don's MD....but I THINK that lift is from Princess Auto, which is Canada's equivilent to Harbor Freight.
Marcarl Posted May 31, 2012 Author #14 Posted May 31, 2012 Not to change the subject, (and its not like I haven't done the same thing) but tell me about the yellow lift in the background. That's a 1000lb MC lift, foot pump with a drop out panel. I think I paid about $300 for it at Princess Auto (kind of the same as Harbour Freight)
spitfire9 Posted May 31, 2012 #15 Posted May 31, 2012 Oh that sucks- sorry to see. At least you didn't lean it into another bike with you in between it- that's my trick.
Trader Posted May 31, 2012 #16 Posted May 31, 2012 Sorry to speak FOR you Carl....I was thinking it was Friday already and you were on the road. But I had it right at least. Here's the link to the lift....if its the same one! http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8228215/Motorcycle/1
BradT Posted June 1, 2012 #17 Posted June 1, 2012 PLUS, he probably doesn't have "a guy" near by that drives over with a camera to take a pic of every goof he makes. I only have two words for that old fart though....TRAINING WHEELS. I drove over yup but forgot the camera, it was you that got it out took pictures. HAHA Read your last line once again, then go look in the mirror Brad
Guest Swifty Posted June 1, 2012 #18 Posted June 1, 2012 I drove over yup but forgot the camera, it was you that got it out took pictures. HAHA Read your last line once again, then go look in the mirror Brad Nope, I don't look in the mirror anymore. Freebird did that and look what happened to him!
BradT Posted June 2, 2012 #19 Posted June 2, 2012 Nope, I don't look in the mirror anymore. Freebird did that and look what happened to him! I know could not believe it either. I saw that picture of MD underway and wondered who the that old guy was. Didn't realize I knew him for that long Brad
chabicheka Posted June 2, 2012 #20 Posted June 2, 2012 I know could not believe it either. I saw that picture of MD underway and wondered who the that old guy was. Didn't realize I knew him for that long Brad You sure it was a picture, and not a mirror you were lookin at? cause when you rode in, at Marcarls a week before, i thought NaughT had come with her father in law instead of you.
Guest Swifty Posted June 2, 2012 #21 Posted June 2, 2012 You sure it was a picture, and not a mirror you were lookin at? cause when you rode in, at Marcarls a week before, i thought NaughT had come with her father in law instead of you. LOL THAT'S JUST because Rhonda keeps on getting younger and younger!!! That's what happens when a woman lives the good life with a guy like BradT!
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