DE OPPRESSO LIBER
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Oh my God, guys!!! What an emotional roller coaster!! :dribble: Between the initial shock of pulling a SkooterG in the gravel and knowing I was toast, and the fear of dealing with a pissed off wife seeing as how I busted my collarbone less than two months ago on my dual sport, and the utterly surreal disappointment of feeling like I just totally screwed up my friend's entire trip that we have had planned, I am just completely spent! We are hanging in there, though. I can't even begin to express my gratitude to both Mike for lending out his rim and tire, but also to Bob for being not only willing to lend me his but also for driving it a significant distance. Mike hit it on the head exactly during our conversation when he reflected exactly what I feel, which is if I were in the position to be able to help someone that we would because we would hope someone would do the same for us if we found ourselves in their position. This is clearly the case, and I applaud both Mike and Bob! :clapping:
Another special thanks to Chris (Aroostook) for putting up with all of everything that this little SNAFU has brought with it.... I truly appreciate your understanding and comraderie. This is what this forum is all about, like what DCarver said about the NERDS gathering.... kudos, amigo!! :drinks:
Will keep folks posted, but am trying to remain optimistic to at least salvage some riding out of the last few days we have left.
May I make one more separate inquiry here? The bike was NOT leaking any rear gear oil from either the vent or the pumpkin either immediately after the accident or noticed during the next few hours. Overnight, the bike leaked what was described to me as a saucer sized puddle and appeared to be coming from the bottom of where the four acorn nuts attach the two pieces at the pumpkin. I have concerns that without the shop pulling the tire or pumpkin, that there is some problem that they are willing to dismiss based on just a quick look. Obviously, I just need to be able to advocate for myself and ensure that before I roll the bike out of their shop, that I am completely satisfied and conmfortable with what they are telling me. I just don't feel like getting down the road a couple hundred miles only to break down again because something was poo-pooed and/or overlooked.
Thanks again to all for their advice and assistance! You guys rock! If there are any folks who are reading this but aren't part of the FJR assistance list, I'd urge you to check into it if you are unfamiliar or at least reconsider if you've chosen not to........... this **** can happen to you, too.
CJ
Another special thanks to Chris (Aroostook) for putting up with all of everything that this little SNAFU has brought with it.... I truly appreciate your understanding and comraderie. This is what this forum is all about, like what DCarver said about the NERDS gathering.... kudos, amigo!! :drinks:
Will keep folks posted, but am trying to remain optimistic to at least salvage some riding out of the last few days we have left.
May I make one more separate inquiry here? The bike was NOT leaking any rear gear oil from either the vent or the pumpkin either immediately after the accident or noticed during the next few hours. Overnight, the bike leaked what was described to me as a saucer sized puddle and appeared to be coming from the bottom of where the four acorn nuts attach the two pieces at the pumpkin. I have concerns that without the shop pulling the tire or pumpkin, that there is some problem that they are willing to dismiss based on just a quick look. Obviously, I just need to be able to advocate for myself and ensure that before I roll the bike out of their shop, that I am completely satisfied and conmfortable with what they are telling me. I just don't feel like getting down the road a couple hundred miles only to break down again because something was poo-pooed and/or overlooked.
Thanks again to all for their advice and assistance! You guys rock! If there are any folks who are reading this but aren't part of the FJR assistance list, I'd urge you to check into it if you are unfamiliar or at least reconsider if you've chosen not to........... this **** can happen to you, too.
CJ
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