Not trying to burden the rest of this fine FJR Forum regarding the care, maintenance and overall upkeep required of being a close friend of SkooterG; but if you are thinking about buying "Mr. *******" a drink because he once again wadded his FJR:
I just talked with Mr. *******... He's sore but fine. Bike is totally rideable
and he's going to stay the weekend. He's assuming under $1000 in damage. He
was too busy being social to really talk too much but overall he's fine.
---- Dave wrote:
> Yes, he texted me at 12:36 letting me know he was down but not out. I offered
to go up and get him but declined, so I assumed he had arrangements already .
>
> From: Don Stanley
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Arrrrrrrgh!
>
>
> At 12:31P today 07/24 did you guys receive this text message?............I was typing this message when Greg called into me. He has had an accident, but he is physically alright! He is currently in
Leadville, Colorado at a restaurant. Our phone reception was not the best.
Art, do you have numbers for Warchild or Iggy that you can use to let them know
about Greg's situation? There may already be a rescue operation from Golden
underway, but I could not get that from our phone talk!
>
> MMI FP PM Don Stanley
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> To: Dave;
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:02 AM
> Subject: Re: Arrrrrrrgh!
>
> Somehow I knew Greg was going to take that rat bike to NAFO. He's gotta win
the most mileage competition you know.
>
> This is also why Greg should never own a BMW. "Well the final drive has been
making this odd noise but I think its just because its low on fluid. I noticed
some was leaking out so I just topped it off. It should be fine until I get back
from this 2000 mile trip". ******* squids...
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: "Dave"
> Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:46:24 -0700
> To: <beemerdons
> CC: <dstanley
> Subject: Re: Arrrrrrrgh!
>
> Greg's #2 FJR is stored down here in Casa Grande with me so he must be doing
the ride on #1, unless he takes up your offer.
>
> Dave
>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:13 AM
> Subject: Re: Arrrrrrrgh!
>
> "My FJR's battery has been going bad for about two months now." Does it
take a Navy rocket scientist to figure out the problem before now!
>
> I would assume that you are now underway to Golden, CO on your backup FJR.
Unless, that FJR is also "going bad for two months now."
>
> It's now 0415, I'll wait until 0530 and then call you to check on your
leaving for NAFO status. If you are still FUBAR with both FJR's, come to
Chandler in your car and take my FJR. It is fully insured! So when you wad it
up, I'll buy myself one of the new black 2008 models. Don S.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 9:52 pm
> Subject: Re: Arrrrrrrgh!
>
> ****!
>
> My problem is NOT the battery. It's a long story, but in my haste last
night to install the new battery, I fried a wire - I am talking heavy smoke and
flame! when I reversed the connection at the battery and it shorted. Damaged
adjacent wires too, but not badly.
>
> So anyway, new battery is in, shows good voltage, but I still have a dying
starter (rpm) when I go to start it half the time. Just like before. I am
guessing it's the starter, but will have to wait upon return from NAFO to figure
it out. Hopefully under warranty as I will have about 3 weeks left.
>
> Fuke!
>
> I leave in a few hours for God's country. You turds have fun frying!
>
> -G
> -----
> ----- Original Message -----
> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 1:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Arrrrrrrgh!
>
> Dearest **** Man,
>
> I am riding my BMW this Sunday on the Salt River Canyon Ride. If you
want, I can roll my FJR onto my front walkway at my house before I leave for
work in the morning. You may strip out my battery and reinstall it when you get
back. Montoya & Ashby: Typical Navy **** Head!!
>
> My battery is only 2 months old and I rode my FJR yesterday; started up
like a son of a *****! Help yourself SkooterG, you puto perro you!
>
> With Love & Kisses,
>
> "Papa" Chuy Medina
>
> Chandler, AZ 85225
>
> -----Original Message-----
> To: Don Stanley;
> Sent: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 1:23 pm
> Subject: Arrrrrrrgh!
>
> I am SUCH a *******!
>
> My FJR's battery has been going bad for about two months now. No worries
says I, I have had a replacement for two years now sitting in a closet on a
trickle charger. I have been meaning to get to it.
>
> So what do I do? I wait until less than 48 hours before I am leaving on
the big trip to Colorado to replace it.
>
> Guess what? The replacement battery is only showing 11.1 volts. Not
good. I put it in anyways and there is just not enough juice to turn the
starter. Why didn't I do this a week ago?
:lol: 
