Delaware Chatter - Page 311

cyclingtom · 05-25-2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire44

Anyone up for a breakfast and Canal ride on Sunday. I think I'm going to be free in the morning.

I might be a canal candidate on Sunday.....let's hear your plan.

DannyLee · 05-25-2012, 04:39 PM

Canal ride Sunday starting with breakfast? I'm IN!

sneakyB · 05-25-2012, 06:39 PM

Good news:
1. I got the front fork pretty much straightened out. It is definitely good enough to putz around on until I get the fork tube repaired.
2. I don't actually need a new mirror - only the bracket broke. I have a new bracket ordered, ETA 3 days.
3. I've used electrical tape to put my turn signal stalk back together. It looks a little flaccid but it works (for now).

Bad news:
1. It looks like I did bend the fork tube a bit. It will need to be swapped or straightened on a press.
2. The headlamp bracket is cracked. I assumed that it was made of metal - like the rest of the chrome pieces on this bike - but it is actually plastic that has become brittle. I need a new bracket for the lamp, but the OEM replacements costs almost $100. Any ideas on how to attach a cruiser headlight? Maybe there is a cheapo Harley solution.
3. I can't find a replacement OEM peg. I'd like to keep OEM so that the front pegs still match the rear pegs.
4. I can't find a used gas tank in good condition. New ones go for $600 - far too expensive for me to afford.

At any rate, the bike runs. I'll call the local shops to see who can press my fork straight for a reasonable price, and hopefully I can drop it off and have it back by next weekend. That is the plan.

Fire44 · 05-26-2012, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclingtom

I might be a canal candidate on Sunday.....let's hear your plan.

PLAN!!!

I will have to formulate a plan. I should know what is going on in the next few hours. If everything falls into place I should have a big part of the day to my self tomorrow.

Any suggestions for a breakfast place?

MotoFly · 05-26-2012, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclingtom

I might be a canal candidate on Sunday.....let's hear your plan.

Ditto. Whats the plan?

Fire44 · 05-26-2012, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoFly

Ditto. Whats the plan?

How about ChesDel Diner on Rt 13 just south of the bridge at 8:00. From there we hit the canal and have some fun. I'll be pulling out of the Smyrna Royal Farms at 7:30 to head up if anyone wants to ride up. If anyone else has any suggestions please feel free to speak up!

cyclingtom · 05-26-2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire44

How about ChesDel Diner on Rt 13 just south of the bridge at 8:00. From there we hit the canal and have some fun. I'll be pulling out of the Smyrna Royal Farms at 7:30 to head up if anyone wants to ride up. If anyone else has any suggestions please feel free to speak up!

tomc407 · 05-26-2012, 01:54 PM

see you guys tomorrow at the chesdel. Gary thanks for the invite!
Ride safe guys.
Tom

DannyLee · 05-26-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire44

How about ChesDel Diner on Rt 13 just south of the bridge at 8:00. From there we hit the canal and have some fun. I'll be pulling out of the Smyrna Royal Farms at 7:30 to head up if anyone wants to ride up. If anyone else has any suggestions please feel free to speak up!

I will meet up with you @ Royal Farms. Cya tomorrow!

Ljackf · 05-27-2012, 05:54 AM

Missed the update, working too hard this weekend, but I would love to hook up and ride sometime. Once i figured out how close you are i practically kicked myself. I just moved to North East MD and am still trying to figure out where local is.

DannyLee · 05-27-2012, 11:26 AM

Had a blast at the canal today! Thanks to Gary for the hosting. Tom has some pictures, I can't wait to see them up!

cyclingtom · 05-27-2012, 11:39 AM

Had a nice breakfast and canal ride with the boys today.

Gary politely asks if I'm sure I want to go down this path. Why would he ask that?

This is why....Tiger stuck on her belly.

Some fun in the first sand pit.

Deeper sand. Tom (the other Tom

) is quick. He got back up on his feet before I could get my camera out.

I, on the other hand, am not that quick.

Napping Tiger.

These two didn't seem to have any problems with the sand.

Taking a break after all that sandyness.

Had a great time riding with you guys today. Now it's time to go wash off all the dust....

Fire44 · 05-27-2012, 01:38 PM

I had a great time. The breakfast was tasty and the people were great. These guys complained of dust all day long, I didn't see any at the front of the line.

The sand pit was fun, but I'm not as young as I used to be. Of course the KLR is TRULY a GREAT sand bike

!!!

Had a great time and looking forward to the next one!!!!

Gary

cyclingtom · 05-27-2012, 03:13 PM

Couple more pics from today's canal ride.

02TAC · 05-27-2012, 04:31 PM

Rolling Thunder 2012
http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/e...hunder%202012/

05-27-2012, 11:39 AM	#4662
cyclingtom Sim Sala Bim Joined: Jun 2007 Location: First State Oddometer: 3,377	Had a nice breakfast and canal ride with the boys today. Gary politely asks if I'm sure I want to go down this path. Why would he ask that? This is why....Tiger stuck on her belly. Some fun in the first sand pit. Deeper sand. Tom (the other Tom ) is quick. He got back up on his feet before I could get my camera out. I, on the other hand, am not that quick. Napping Tiger. These two didn't seem to have any problems with the sand. Taking a break after all that sandyness. Had a great time riding with you guys today. Now it's time to go wash off all the dust.... __________________ Inconsequential Adventurer Upon us all a little rain must fall. L.Z.

05-27-2012, 01:38 PM	#4663
Fire44 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Middle of Delaware (aka Nowhere) Oddometer: 312	I had a great time. The breakfast was tasty and the people were great. These guys complained of dust all day long, I didn't see any at the front of the line. The sand pit was fun, but I'm not as young as I used to be. Of course the KLR is TRULY a GREAT sand bike !!! Had a great time and looking forward to the next one!!!! Gary __________________ Gary 2009 Kawasaki KLR650

05-27-2012, 03:13 PM	#4664
cyclingtom Sim Sala Bim Joined: Jun 2007 Location: First State Oddometer: 3,377	Couple more pics from today's canal ride. __________________ Inconsequential Adventurer Upon us all a little rain must fall. L.Z.

05-27-2012, 04:31 PM	#4665
02TAC Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: The garage Oddometer: 4,669	Rolling Thunder 2012 http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/e...hunder%202012/ __________________ Yea, whatever.

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05-25-2012, 04:39 PM	#4652
DannyLee Yellow Tractor Pilot Joined: Aug 2011 Oddometer: 73	Canal ride Sunday starting with breakfast? I'm IN!

05-25-2012, 06:39 PM	#4653
sneakyB Blazin Boss Hog Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Roswell, GA Oddometer: 143	Good news: 1. I got the front fork pretty much straightened out. It is definitely good enough to putz around on until I get the fork tube repaired. 2. I don't actually need a new mirror - only the bracket broke. I have a new bracket ordered, ETA 3 days. 3. I've used electrical tape to put my turn signal stalk back together. It looks a little flaccid but it works (for now). Bad news: 1. It looks like I did bend the fork tube a bit. It will need to be swapped or straightened on a press. 2. The headlamp bracket is cracked. I assumed that it was made of metal - like the rest of the chrome pieces on this bike - but it is actually plastic that has become brittle. I need a new bracket for the lamp, but the OEM replacements costs almost $100. Any ideas on how to attach a cruiser headlight? Maybe there is a cheapo Harley solution. 3. I can't find a replacement OEM peg. I'd like to keep OEM so that the front pegs still match the rear pegs. 4. I can't find a used gas tank in good condition. New ones go for $600 - far too expensive for me to afford. At any rate, the bike runs. I'll call the local shops to see who can press my fork straight for a reasonable price, and hopefully I can drop it off and have it back by next weekend. That is the plan.

05-26-2012, 01:54 PM	#4658
tomc407 All systems go Joined: May 2012 Location: DDB country Oddometer: 749	see you guys tomorrow at the chesdel. Gary thanks for the invite! Ride safe guys. Tom

05-27-2012, 05:54 AM	#4660
Ljackf Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: North East, MD Oddometer: 10	Missed the update, working too hard this weekend, but I would love to hook up and ride sometime. Once i figured out how close you are i practically kicked myself. I just moved to North East MD and am still trying to figure out where local is.

05-27-2012, 11:26 AM	#4661
DannyLee Yellow Tractor Pilot Joined: Aug 2011 Oddometer: 73	Had a blast at the canal today! Thanks to Gary for the hosting. Tom has some pictures, I can't wait to see them up!