What I did on my summer vacation...I dropped the bike...

domekrome · Post by **domekrome** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:05 am

Kristi wrote: Hey Jason, while recovering, you can find my report on Newfoundland in the Great Rides section. I've never been to any other part of Canada, but I sure did like Newfoundland.

Again, I hope you are back on the ride soon. Where can we see all the photos of your trip you've taken so far?

I may be back on the road today, depending upon parts availability, tomorrow at the latest. Of course, I will still need to deal with the cosmetic damage when I get home to Vancouver.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kromedome/sets/

That link has my photos broken down by date/topic. I started my vacation on 15 July, for the record.

I enjoyed your photos, and write up, I won't pretend that my pix are stellar but I will throw together a ride report after I get home.

Post by **taosports** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:56 pm

Heal quickly Jason and get back on the road! I enjoy looking at your photos - hope you continue on your journey soon!

domekrome · Post by **domekrome** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:25 pm

I am back on the road today, Winnipeg to Regina. Had a bit of an anxiety attack when I went to pick up the bike. So much so, that I forgot to collect a $200 deposit that I had put down for the new tires I had ordered. I'll be calling them tomorrow about that.

Discovering issues that I'll need to discuss with a doctor when I get home. The bike will need a good dose of work too.

Cheers

Post by **Boxer** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:46 am

Glad you're okay...

And I hope you bought some paper maps.

domekrome · Post by **domekrome** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:16 pm

Yay, I'm home. 2250 kms in 2 1/2 days.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:16 am

That's a big trip...it's like here to Sydney and back..that's a big trip for two and a half days..how's the bike?

Glad you made it back ok.

DJ

single650 · Post by **single650** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:07 am

Bummer - glad that you and bike are on the mend

domekrome · Post by **domekrome** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:22 am

DJ Downunder wrote:That's a big trip...it's like here to Sydney and back..that's a big trip for two and a half days..how's the bike?

Glad you made it back ok.

DJ

It's running with 3 plugs, and surges like crazy at low RPMs. Other than that, it is doing okay. Needs cosmetics sorted, in due time. Coming due for its 50,000 service soon.

I needed new tires, so I had a set of Metzeler M3s installed, great handling, neutral, sticky tire - with 2" wide chicken strips

When the bike is sorted a bit more, I will be remedying the tire situation.