Misadventure riding with Miss Adventure: Reddish Knob Fiasco - Page 3

Laoch · 07-11-2008, 08:55 AM

Awesome adventure. But I agree, not the end.

Bike recovery?

More pics, gpx file??

DS shopping yet?

Perry B · 07-11-2008, 01:05 PM

A FUN read... THANK YOU!
You better hope Melissa... will NOT call a HITMAN.
She sounds like she is a good sport, what a adventure you two had.
Sounds to me like she is a keeper!

Badula Eustachio · 07-11-2008, 01:26 PM

happened the same to me several times (something roughly similar I mean). They point is: STAY CALM AND THINK, things can be managed. In winter...danger is much more real.
However, bravo Skippii!

What about bike recovery?

Carrizojim · 07-11-2008, 01:55 PM

No problem with the Ninja.... But I think you should at least get some knobbies for it if you are going to do this kind of thing.....

Trl Rdr · 07-11-2008, 02:51 PM

Great story!!!
But the bike is somewhere out in the sticks. How did you get it out???

Skippii · 07-11-2008, 02:58 PM

That's today's or tomorrow's adventure....it's still there.

dawggawn · 07-11-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badula Eustachio

They point is: STAY CALM AND THINK

I'm thinking maybe more of that at the beginning of the trip requires less at the end.

Excellent story telling Skippii.

twistedmind · 07-14-2008, 10:35 AM

Skippii,
what a post and what an adventure. You are way ahead of me when it comes to planning. At least you had food!!!

Thanks for the laugh and I'm glad you guys made it out safely.

I can just imagine the hikers disbelief when they run across that street bike way back in the middle of the woods...

longrider999 · 07-14-2008, 03:47 PM

skippi,well at least you didnt get et by a bear.maybe you outta take mom along on the first date.or at least her phone number.my .02.

leeo45 · 07-15-2008, 07:07 PM

Great report and glad you made it out safely. Hope you're able to rescue the lil' Ninja soon.

After you get the bike out you'll need to post the coordinates of the parking spot on the trail. It will be interesting to see what the map software shows for your location.

Skippii · 07-21-2008, 12:24 AM

An Update:

I got the bike out of the woods one week later. "Mntflow" took me out there on his DS to pick up the bike. He made the trip look easy.
With his help, I got it out of the woods in one piece, and rode it home.

He, unfortunately, got a hole in his engine and broken chain from the trip.

A few days later I took it out to ride to South Carolina.
I made it about 35 miles before the engine crapped out.
I'm renting a car tomorrow to drive it. :(

My luck sucks.

donny662 · 07-21-2008, 12:52 AM

Awesome story

Vodie · 07-21-2008, 10:27 PM

Dude, that sounded fun. Invite me along next time...NOT!

Daggy · 07-21-2008, 10:55 PM

Sorry to hear about the bike.

How's Melissa doing, and can we see a picture of her?
She sounds like an awesome gal! Does she have a sister?

french horn · 07-21-2008, 11:46 PM

Your report made a hellish ride into a comedy-thriller, well done mate.
Glad you both made it out OK .... regards to Melissa and the police.

Cheers from Aus.

07-11-2008, 08:55 AM	#31
Laoch Buying more ammo Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Clinging to Bible and guns Oddometer: 4,325	Awesome adventure. But I agree, not the end. Bike recovery? More pics, gpx file?? DS shopping yet? __________________ www.damnriders.org

07-11-2008, 01:26 PM	#33
Badula Eustachio n00b Joined: Jan 2008 Oddometer: 3	happened the same to me several times (something roughly similar I mean). They point is: STAY CALM AND THINK, things can be managed. In winter...danger is much more real. However, bravo Skippii! What about bike recovery? __________________ Yamaha TW 125 Yamaha DT 125 Piaggio Vespa PX 200

07-11-2008, 01:55 PM	#34
Carrizojim Still stumblin along Joined: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Oddometer: 68	Dude... No problem with the Ninja.... But I think you should at least get some knobbies for it if you are going to do this kind of thing..... __________________ I'm on bike bike number 20 something, I think I lost count. '77 R100/7

07-11-2008, 02:51 PM	#35
Trl Rdr Big Red Bird Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE - The Tax me state Oddometer: 1,658	Great story!!! But the bike is somewhere out in the sticks. How did you get it out??? __________________ 2 XR650r(s) 2001 & 2002 Plated GL18HPM9 Titanium (Gold Wing) CRF230F for the tight shit! Baja Mexico Trail Ride Report Big Bend Ranch Drive and Ride Report

07-11-2008, 02:58 PM	#36
Skippii ^OP Hookers, my lad. Joined: May 2008 Location: Richmond, Va Oddometer: 6,224	That's today's or tomorrow's adventure....it's still there. __________________ "I'm half afraid Skippii's bike might actually be a giant hamster ball that he somehow powers around. With ape hangers." -GailCallsMeKarl

07-11-2008, 01:05 PM	#32
Perry B Perry B Joined: May 2008 Location: Orange County California Oddometer: 140	A FUN read... THANK YOU! You better hope Melissa... will NOT call a HITMAN. She sounds like she is a good sport, what a adventure you two had. Sounds to me like she is a keeper!

07-14-2008, 10:35 AM	#38
twistedmind HACKrrrrrrrr Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Shenandoah Valley Oddometer: 395	Thanks Mangh!!!! Skippii, what a post and what an adventure. You are way ahead of me when it comes to planning. At least you had food!!! Thanks for the laugh and I'm glad you guys made it out safely. I can just imagine the hikers disbelief when they run across that street bike way back in the middle of the woods... __________________ I used to be a bad example. Now I'm just a horrible warning...

07-14-2008, 03:47 PM	#39
longrider999 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: new london,wizconzin Oddometer: 1,414	MOMs phone # skippi,well at least you didnt get et by a bear.maybe you outta take mom along on the first date.or at least her phone number.my .02. __________________ In every moment of life,youre CREATOR is revealing beauty and love to the heart of Man.-WHITE EAGLE

07-15-2008, 07:07 PM	#40
leeo45 Longtime Lurker Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 178	Great report and glad you made it out safely. Hope you're able to rescue the lil' Ninja soon. After you get the bike out you'll need to post the coordinates of the parking spot on the trail. It will be interesting to see what the map software shows for your location.

07-21-2008, 12:24 AM	#41
Skippii ^OP Hookers, my lad. Joined: May 2008 Location: Richmond, Va Oddometer: 6,224	An Update: I got the bike out of the woods one week later. "Mntflow" took me out there on his DS to pick up the bike. He made the trip look easy. With his help, I got it out of the woods in one piece, and rode it home. He, unfortunately, got a hole in his engine and broken chain from the trip. A few days later I took it out to ride to South Carolina. I made it about 35 miles before the engine crapped out. I'm renting a car tomorrow to drive it. :( My luck sucks. __________________ "I'm half afraid Skippii's bike might actually be a giant hamster ball that he somehow powers around. With ape hangers." -GailCallsMeKarl

07-21-2008, 12:52 AM	#42
donny662 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Oddometer: 337	Awesome story __________________ Calvin: I think people worry too much about the little things. All they do is make themselves unhappy that way. Why get an ulcer over things that don't really matter? Hobbes: Like that book report you're supposed to be writing now on the book you haven't read? Calvin: Exactly. Case in point.

07-21-2008, 10:27 PM	#43
Vodie Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Lincoln, NE Oddometer: 37	Dude, that sounded fun. Invite me along next time...NOT! __________________ I'm a big kid and the world is my candy store.

07-21-2008, 10:55 PM	#44
Daggy Wondering ... Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Here Oddometer: 984	Sorry to hear about the bike. How's Melissa doing, and can we see a picture of her? She sounds like an awesome gal! Does she have a sister?

07-21-2008, 11:46 PM	#45
french horn Just Add venture Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Bundaberg Qld. Australia Oddometer: 332	Your report made a hellish ride into a comedy-thriller, well done mate. Glad you both made it out OK .... regards to Melissa and the police. Cheers from Aus.

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