Spent some time in the "man-cave" - From Wreck to Restoration

[BassCliff]

Basscliff,

I see that I'm not the only who's parking arrangements require surgial driving skills to to go for ride. Glad to see you both up and running!

cg

Hi Charlie,

Yes, it's a little tight getting out. It was even tighter when my truck was parked in the driveway. I have a little bit of concrete walkway that I back onto before pulling down my short driveway. I was so excited last night that I didn't even check the tire pressure before I left on my test drive. I knew something was a little off by the way it handled just riding down to the gas station less than 2 miles away. When I got home I pumped up the tires. The rear had about 24psi and the front had only 15psi. I normally run about 30-32f/36-38r.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[BassCliff]

I think I'd be more concerned about the earthquakes than the rain...Looking great and Congratulations on all your hard work.

Thanks Larry,

My wife and daughter felt the earthquake yesterday, but I didn't. I guess I was too excited about getting my bike back on the road.

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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Raven457]

Glad to see you back on two wheels, sir! I know you've got to be on cloud nine right about now

[chuck hahn]

Thats just awesome Cliff.. So gald to see you and Jessie have mended so well. So how did she feel and perform? Any detection of dog tracking or anything? Did the 2x4 and sledge treatment bring everything back in line?? DETAILS MAN!!!!!! DETAILS!!!!

[BassCliff]

Glad to see you back on two wheels, sir! I know you've got to be on cloud nine right about now

Thank you! The only thing that bummed me out was the rain this morning. But it's clearing up for this evening!

Thats just awesome Cliff.. So gald to see you and Jessie have mended so well. So how did she feel and perform? Any detection of dog tracking or anything? Did the 2x4 and sledge treatment bring everything back in line?? DETAILS MAN!!!!!! DETAILS!!!!

Hi Chuck,

I cut my test ride short last night because of my brake light issue but I did manage to ride about 5 miles last night. I didn't notice any steering irregularities. I even took my hands off the bars at one point to make sure she tracked straight. No problems so far. The power/acceleration/shifting/etc felt normal. My front brake is working better since the calipers were rebuilt and steel brake lines were installed. So far, so good.

It looks like the weather is clearing so I'll be able to go for a little longer test ride after work today. Thanks for asking.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[BassCliff]

Back in the saddle again, again!

Hi!

I took my first commute into work today since my crash on June 20, 2009. I haven't enjoyed the traffic so much in a long time.

Film at 11.

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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[lurch12_2000]

Hi!

I took my first commute into work today since my crash on June 20, 2009. I haven't enjoyed the traffic so much in a long time.

Film at 11.

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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

...kind of a weird, but satisfying feeling?

[portdave]

Awesome Cliff. So happy for you. You are blessed to be riding again among other things.

[chef1366]

Keep the rubber side down my friend.

[Redman]

Cliff,

I celebrate with you.

Yes, More pics please. What have seen so far is impressive. "Film at 11", you say. How about the 6 o'clock news?

So you get your bike back together and have a earthquake.
I get my headlight wiring problem fixed and have thunderstorms and hailstorms.


Dave Redman

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[rapidray]

Way to go Cliff!!!! That is GREAT news!!! How does it handle & how are the BRAKES?!!! Ray.

[BassCliff]

Way to go Cliff!!!! That is GREAT news!!! How does it handle & how are the BRAKES?!!! Ray.

Thanks Ray!

The handling is neutral. I don't notice any detrimental changes from the crash. The new bushings on the shocks helped. I'm still taking it a little easy until I get my "sea legs" back, so to speak. I'm going to get Ian to ride behind me in the next day or two to check the tracking, but it feels fine, steers straight, stays solid when I take my hands off the bars, so I think I'm in pretty good shape. The new brakes are better than the old brakes and are performing well. The steel lines and caliper rebuilds are highly recommended by BassCliff.

Dave,

I'll have a little "treat" for everyone as soon as I get home and upload it. After I give Jessie a good cleaning I'll find a scenic spot for some decent pictures. Thanks for celebrating with me. I hope your weather clears soon.

Bill,

I promised Mrs. BassCliff no more crashes. She was a little uneasy when I left this morning, but she trusts me. It's all those other nuts on the road that she worries about.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[tkent02]

It's all those other nuts on the road that she worries about.

Nuts? I thought it was rocks?
Well nuts, rocks, cars, whatever. All the same. When you see one, don't look at it, look at the clean pavement next to it.

Congratulations!

[BassCliff]

Nuts? I thought it was rocks?
Well nuts, rocks, cars, whatever. All the same. When you see one, don't look at it, look at the clean pavement next to it.

Congratulations!

Thank you! Excellent advise. I hope I've learned my lesson.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Wallowgreen]

Just wanted to add my congratulations to all the rest. This is a feel good thread!