I bought my first street bike in 1988. I rode it cross country till it finally gave out in 1994. Bought a wrecked bike, swapped the engine and rode till 1998. From 1998 to 2006 I was without a bike. Now again, I’m without a ride.
Bike is in the shop. A cam bearing failed and sucked through the engine. Need new pistons, Oil pump, cylinder bored and other things. My friend Jerry Fishel at vicious Cycles is doing a good job. I don’t trust many mechanics, but jerry is a good man. I trust him. Gimme 4 weeks and I’ll be back on the road when the temperatures start to turn again. By the time I break her in, I’ll be touring again on a rebuilt engine.
Just a note to my friends and family. I get that this isn’t life and death situation, its not even close. But I’ve got good friends and family. My brother Pat offered his trailer to get me home, and let me ride his bike to get to work. My brother Mike offered his bike to let me ride, as well as a new twin cam 88 in his garage for free. I’ve had calls from my BACA president, friends and others who have called me offering help and suggestions. I’ll get this figured out, and its going to cost me alot of money I don’t have, but your friendship to me is priceless. Thank you for offering your help. I’m a rich man that way.
Glad you're getting your ride fixed. I'm sure you heard Oklahoma got smacked with the 8th worst winter storm in the states 102 year history. I had trouble getting home. I, too, had many people who stepped up to help me each time I got stuck.
Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.