IkeAbou
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« Reply #15 on: July 27, 2010, 08:18:51 AM » |
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Trip had to be cut short due to a loss of two rims, courtesy of a big fire log in the middle of Hwy 1. 
 
Was following a car at average speed a few miles before Ukiah, car swerved in front of me to avoid a nice chunk of wood, didn't have time to react so hit it heads on with both rims. Front tire went flat soon after , coasted to the side of the freeway. I am pretty sure know that the busa runs on flat tires.
Officer Haddad called AAA, none available, called a secondary outfit wanted $ 600 for a tow to San Francisco. Bill was gracious to use his mini air compressor to bail me out. Rode it slow, felt like i was riding some square tires.
Thank you Officer , Thank you Bill for the company. It was nice to discover some roads as well as revisit some favorite ones. 
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IkeAbou
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« Reply #16 on: July 27, 2010, 08:27:41 AM » |
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I'm glad you're having a good time Ike. One question though..how on earth do you leave the brake lights on? And you're one light packer..minimalist  Brake lights on, i still Haven't figured that one out, it must have been the heat or the waitress at the truck stop. Not in the pictures is my small backpack. |
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« Reply #17 on: July 27, 2010, 04:44:53 PM » |
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A performace award for going slow? That's terrible. The Busa is one tough touring bike. Great pictures Ike. 5 stars. |
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agoodhi
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« Reply #18 on: July 28, 2010, 01:34:40 AM » |
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Torrey: beautiful roads, good looking people., overrated food
 Must be Cafe Diablo... should have just went to Brink's Burgers instead! I'm jealous... --Ryan |
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Steelman
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« Reply #19 on: July 28, 2010, 01:08:08 PM » |
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Awesome pics, Ike! Too bad about the rims, glad it wasn't worse. Utah, maybe; FLDS, no way. It definitely takes a religious fundamentalist (and a masochist!) to actually think having more than one wife is a good idea..well, more than one at the same time.  |
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sonnyt650
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« Reply #20 on: July 30, 2010, 10:12:46 AM » |
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I had no idea Idaho was so pretty; I wonder now how to get there without the Cali Cruiser equipment adventures along the way.
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QuietRider
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« Reply #21 on: August 07, 2010, 01:57:24 AM » |
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Hi Ike,
I just saw this thread. Very nice picture log of your trip. Bent rims? - could have been a lot worse. You did a good job to take that log without going down.
Roger
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IkeAbou
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« Reply #22 on: August 09, 2010, 12:05:59 AM » |
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Just received my rims back from "The frame man" in Sacto. The Before picture:   |
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IkeAbou
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« Reply #23 on: August 09, 2010, 12:13:11 AM » |
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The after picture :  I think this is the result of the primary impact of the log and the subsequent damage of riding the rest of the 120 miles homes on bent rims.  |
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agoodhi
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« Reply #24 on: August 09, 2010, 11:37:37 AM » |
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Just received my rims back from "The frame man" in Sacto. The Before picture: If the damage occured under the spoke, then those rims would be trash. It's good that he was able to fix it. -Ryan |
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« Reply #25 on: August 09, 2010, 12:03:52 PM » |
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Glad you were able to save them Ike. If your interested, I have a new set of Galfer front rotors I'll give you for $500.00 if you want.
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