Uncle Mike's BIKE Dead on Chicago Expressway - Coil question

[BigD_83]

I'm sure everyone has done road trips at one time or another with something that is less than optimal. An oversight here or there, or running out of time to get this other thing done over there. Thankfully most of those mistakes don't cause any harm, so we come out the other side a little wiser, without any stitches or plaster involved.

This thread has provided a good learning experience. I know that if I ever break down, I'm hoping I'm not 1000 miles from nowhere, and have access to the GSR. You guys really are good.

He left on a 3 thousand mile ride with a bad chain and sprockets too?



Tell us that you are joking. PLEASE.

Eric

[Baatfam]

Well...Mike didn't get here until about noon because I gave him bad directions...

Fuse box change went great...but we realized his chain was toast...so we are swapping his totaled 630 for a spare 530 set I had...
It's not new, but it is serviceable...

I will be leaving shortly myself... I'll check here again before I leave, just in case Bob wants me to bring anything special along.

Regards,

Loading the bike as we speak. GPS says about an hour.

[gbw]

Odds of me coming out are slim. Mrs. gbw has other plans. If something changes I'll let you know.

[Baatfam]

I have a spare fuse box, is the blade type with the connector on bottom. Is meant for 82 1100G, but does look the same as what baatfam Bob pictured.
I could contribute it to the cause, but being 150 miles away, maybe about only practical use would be to replace the one someone more local might give from thier bike.
Let me know. Could send out Tuesday.

Thanks for the offer Redman, but I've already found and ordered one off eBay...

[Redman]

Great group effort guys.

I have a spare fuse box, is the blade type with the connector on bottom. Is meant for 82 1100G, but does look the same as what baatfam Bob pictured.
I could contribute it to the cause, but being 150 miles away, maybe about only practical use would be to replace the one someone more local might give from thier bike.
Let me know. Could send out Tuesday.


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Steve...I'll PM my address in a bit...
George...we will do as you suggest...
Greg...just call when you are ready and see where we are at...

And Mike...I am usually up by 6...shoot me a text when you head out and I'll be waiting....

That's a plan, Stan.

Mike,

Why don't you post when you are on your way to Bob's. When I get up (probably between 8-9:30) I'll check in and plan to meet you around the time you should arrive there.

Bob, let me know if there's anything you think I ought to bring along that you might not have on hand. I have a suspicion that your garage is completely stocked with necessities, though...

Regards (and 'nite),

Yet again proof that this disjointed family of Assorted fruits and nuts ROCKS!

Amen!

Eric

I shall be on standby.
I reserve the right to get a bit of shut-eye as well. Hehe.

Steve...I'll PM my address in a bit...
George...we will do as you suggest...
Greg...just call when you are ready and see where we are at...

And Mike...I am usually up by 6...shoot me a text when you head out and I'll be waiting....

That's a plan, Stan.

[Baatfam]

Steve...I'll PM my address in a bit...
George...we will do as you suggest...
Greg...just call when you are ready and see where we are at...

And Mike...I am usually up by 6...shoot me a text when you head out and I'll be waiting....

I'll give Bob a call when we get out of church and see what you guys are up to. I probably can't get over there until after lunch but maybe you will still be working on it. Otherwise, no big deal. Don't wait for me. Do it according to yours and Bob's schedules.

Believe me, after the last week I'd be happy to sleep in a bit. I just didn't want to take over Bob's whole day without his say-so.

[gbw]

I was going to try and get there by 10 or 11 at the latest, perhaps earlier depending on how early I can get my stuff out of storage downstairs. But of course it's up to Bob.

I'll give Bob a call when we get out of church and see what you guys are up to. I probably can't get over there until after lunch but maybe you will still be working on it. Otherwise, no big deal. Don't wait for me. Do it according to yours and Bob's schedules.