If ya pray, say a prayer for me & Isabella

Patriot · Aug 16, 2009

As you may know, I had a Cam Chain Tensioner failure on the last Saturday in July, and the new one that was ordered from Mondak showed up on that Monday. Jeff Q has graciously donated his great mechanical skills to help me out. The CCT was replaced, but no joy. I then ordered a Cam Chain and needed seals/gaskets and Jeff is hoping to replace that this week.

Besides sacrificing a chicken to the bike and sprinkling body fluids on the front tire and engine valve cover, I have my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed that the head is fine and it will be back on the road by next weekend.

Thanx much Jeff as I'm so in a funk and anxiously stressed that my baby is sick and hope it's not terminal.

Thanks for listening,

Mike in Nawlins'

Wee Willy · Aug 16, 2009

Patriot said:
As you may know, I had a Cam Chain Tensioner failure on the last Saturday in July, and the new one that was ordered from Mondak showed up on that Monday. Jeff Q has graciously donated his great mechanical skills to help me out. The CCT was replaced, but no joy. I then ordered a Cam Chain and needed seals/gaskets and Jeff is hoping to replace that this week.
Besides sacrificing a chicken to the bike and sprinkling body fluids on the front tire and engine valve cover, I have my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed that the head is fine and it will be back on the road by next weekend.

Thanx much Jeff as I'm so in a funk and anxiously stressed that my baby is sick and hope it's not terminal.

Thanks for listening,

Mike in Nawlins'

Ow...hopefully no top end damage to the bike? Was it running when it broke? Hopefully just bad timing issues and no damaged pistons, cylinder walls and valve train HW. Not to mention what could happen when pieces fall into the cam drive train.

On my knees and muttering.

W2

dcarver · Aug 16, 2009

Me thinks you'll be OK!

dsmack · Aug 16, 2009

Jeez, Mike ~ I somehow missed your post about the CCT failure!

Prayers that you aren't about to join Radio Howie in CCT hell... Here's hoping that you'll have good news to report soon :exhappysmiley:

Anxiously waiting for the good news!

Don

Sportster · Aug 16, 2009

Patriot said:
Besides sacrificing a chicken to the bike and sprinkling body fluids on the front tire and engine valve cover, I have my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed that the head is fine and it will be back on the road by next weekend.

That strong Voodoo will do the trick, fer sure!!!

Sportster

madmike2 · Aug 16, 2009

Sportster said:
Patriot said:

Besides sacrificing a chicken to the bike and sprinkling body fluids on the front tire and engine valve cover, I have my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed that the head is fine and it will be back on the road by next weekend.

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That strong Voodoo will do the trick, fer sure!!!

Sportster

Soooo, we should all be sending chickens to Howie? :blink:

Patriot · Aug 16, 2009

madmike2 said:
Sportster said:

Patriot said:

Besides sacrificing a chicken to the bike and sprinkling body fluids on the front tire and engine valve cover, I have my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed that the head is fine and it will be back on the road by next weekend.

Click to expand...

That strong Voodoo will do the trick, fer sure!!!

Sportster

Click to expand...

Soooo, we should all be sending chickens to Howie? :blink:

I'll let ya know in the next week :yahoo:

majicmaker · Aug 16, 2009

I just got back from a business trip. I'm preying for Isabella buddy! Hope all is good and you'll be twisting that throttle soon!!

Jer · Aug 16, 2009

Mike, prayer on the way. Hope it all turns out to be easily fixable.

hotbike dave · Aug 16, 2009

Patriot said:
As you may know, I had a Cam Chain Tensioner failure on the last Saturday in July, and the new one that was ordered from Mondak showed up on that Monday. Jeff Q has graciously donated his great mechanical skills to help me out. The CCT was replaced, but no joy. I then ordered a Cam Chain and needed seals/gaskets and Jeff is hoping to replace that this week.
Besides sacrificing a chicken to the bike and sprinkling body fluids on the front tire and engine valve cover, I have my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed that the head is fine and it will be back on the road by next weekend.

Thanx much Jeff as I'm so in a funk and anxiously stressed that my baby is sick and hope it's not terminal.

Thanks for listening,

Mike in Nawlins'

i think killing the chicken over it best idea :huh:

johnny80s · Aug 16, 2009

Mike good luck. Hope you are back on the road soon.

ShinyPartsUp · Aug 17, 2009

I missed the first reports too. Sorry about the mechanical failure. I'll donate bodily fluids to sprinkle on the girl. Where do I send samples?

Seriously -- good luck.

Patriot · Aug 21, 2009

thanx much gang...your prayers and kudos were very productive as they kept me from harming myself, others, or the dog !!!

Bike is fubared, but lotsa other bikes to consider to purchase in the next week...AIW (Angelic Italian Wifey), MIL, and even big bro agree (pretty much) that PGR and bike for me is like food to eat and air to breath...a necessity.

My IRA account is negative interest for months, so I'm pulling $7-10K out and buying a bike.

Choices are Peoria, IL '04 (gorgeous with low miles) fly and ride, our Houma '06 18k miles, or two '04's in Houston on craigslist.

Gonna get on the ball to make this happen before EOM for sure.

let's ride safe and be careful out there,

Mike in Nawlins'

Woketman · Aug 21, 2009

Sorry to hear that MIke. Call me if you need something. You know the number.

Patriot · Aug 21, 2009

Woketman said:
Sorry to hear that MIke. Call me if you need something. You know the number.

got an extra $6300-7500 laying around for moi...that would help alot

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...120941&st=0

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...t=0&start=0

:yahoo: :clapping: :yahoo:

Wee Willy · Aug 21, 2009

Wee Willy said:
Ow...hopefully no top end damage to the bike? Was it running when it broke? Hopefully just bad timing issues and no damaged pistons, cylinder walls and valve train HW. Not to mention what could happen when pieces fall into the cam drive train.
On my knees and muttering.

W2

Well, I guess it's bad. When these sorts of things occur, there's usually no doubt in your military mind that something bad has happened. Big clunks, sharp metal breaking sounds, etc. Heard it once and KNEW the cleanup was going to be bad (piston exploded in a YZ 490). Hope you're back on two (powered) wheels soon Mike.

W2

DABRIT · Aug 21, 2009

Patriot

I have the stone circle put up, I have the mistletoe and flower garlands ready, but I cannot find a virgin to sacrifice anywhere.

So I cannot help much, but thinking good thoughts and here's hoping the bike is back real soon

DB

:yahoo:

ShinyPartsUp · Aug 22, 2009

Sorry Mike in Nawlins. But whatever year you buy, mount the horn INSIDE the frame this time, will ya? It's embarrassing seeing some farkles exposed. I'm just sayin'

Good luck with the new bike! :clapping:

Woketman · Aug 22, 2009

ShinyPartsUp said:
Sorry Mike in Nawlins. But whatever year you buy, mount the horn INSIDE the frame this time, will ya? It's embarrassing seeing some farkles exposed. I'm just sayin'
Good luck with the new bike! :clapping:

Oops! You sure would NOT like the way I mounted mine!!!!

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