Marcarl Posted September 2, 2012 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2012 It does happen, well it seems to anyways,,, and it's not the first time she went and did this,,,can't blame me really, I mean I was trying everything and I really wasn't looking forward to do any straining or hard work. Ya I know, I should have been more cautious out there in the farmers' field doing a slow turn, but crap happens and it happened again yesterday. And then the smoke started coming out of the wires,,, oh no, that means I might have to walk home,,, not a good thing either,,, but hey, all is well that ends well,,, right???? Now the story. Went for a nice ride yesterday to Wainfleet ONT to enjoy the times of yesteryear. Lots to see and do. Followed our fearless leader over hill and vale, around curves and corners, dodged pot holes and road kill and finally ended up at our destination, but alas there was limited parking for kickstand bikes, but if we did a u-turn in a field we could park on some gravel... good thought,,,,, until,,,,,,,,,,,,, well that's where it happened, doing a slow turn, unable to give much throttle, through pasture, the front wheel decided to head further left than it was designed and Scamper did a slow roll over. All seemed to be ok, except for Marca who decided not to stay put,(can't say as I blame her) and put her foot out and promptly fell over and hurt her shoulder, (it's ok now). She says she knows better, we have been down before and she stayed put with absolutely no damage at all,,, interesting to see that,,,, bike on it's side and Marca sitting there yet like it's going somewhere, but not this time. Got help from Wayne and Steve to set Scamper back up and view any damage. Not much really, a broken air wing, a mirror facing the wrong way, hiway peg not in the right spot and just a little smoke coming out of a wire,,, life was good, could have been serious. Turns out, the smoke was coming out of the running light wire, right where it attached to the fuse block,,,was a loose connection, but rode home with the 4 ways on until I could get it fixed,,,, ready to ride again,,,, 10 am Monday. Freebird will want to keep me as a member,,, I pay well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 2, 2012 Share #2 Posted September 2, 2012 Glad y'all are ok, these bikes are beasts to turn in certain areas. I have done it too, and I imagine the majority of us at one time or another have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted September 2, 2012 Share #3 Posted September 2, 2012 It does happen, well it seems to anyways,,, and it's not the first time she went and did this,,,can't blame me really, I mean I was trying everything and I really wasn't looking forward to do any straining or hard work. Ya I know, I should have been more cautious out there in the farmers' field doing a slow turn, but crap happens and it happened again yesterday. And then the smoke started coming out of the wires,,, oh no, that means I might have to walk home,,, not a good thing either,,, but hey, all is well that ends well,,, right???? Now the story. Went for a nice ride yesterday to Wainfleet ONT to enjoy the times of yesteryear. Lots to see and do. Followed our fearless leader over hill and vale, around curves and corners, dodged pot holes and road kill and finally ended up at our destination, but alas there was limited parking for kickstand bikes, but if we did a u-turn in a field we could park on some gravel... good thought,,,,, until,,,,,,,,,,,,, well that's where it happened, doing a slow turn, unable to give much throttle, through pasture, the front wheel decided to head further left than it was designed and Scamper did a slow roll over. All seemed to be ok, except for Marca who decided not to stay put,(can't say as I blame her) and put her foot out and promptly fell over and hurt her shoulder, (it's ok now). She says she knows better, we have been down before and she stayed put with absolutely no damage at all,,, interesting to see that,,,, bike on it's side and Marca sitting there yet like it's going somewhere, but not this time. Got help from Wayne and Steve to set Scamper back up and view any damage. Not much really, a broken air wing, a mirror facing the wrong way, hiway peg not in the right spot and just a little smoke coming out of a wire,,, life was good, could have been serious. Turns out, the smoke was coming out of the running light wire, right where it attached to the fuse block,,,was a loose connection, but rode home with the 4 ways on until I could get it fixed,,,, ready to ride again,,,, 10 am Monday. Freebird will want to keep me as a member,,, I pay well.We Understand It's happened to the best of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic Posted September 2, 2012 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2012 Glad everyone is ok. Hope Marca or you didn't hurt anything that will show up later. These bikes are heavy and we think we can hold them up. I hate riding in fields as much as riding on gravel. Have a great weekend and safe ride on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted September 2, 2012 Marca says she's still too young to put out to pasture, so she's riding again tomorrow. So now I'm being limited,, no more u-turns, no more scenic routes, no more gravel roads, no more farmers' barn yards and now no more going out to pasture,,,,,, what's this riding thing coming to:think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 2, 2012 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2012 Time to trike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted September 2, 2012 Share #7 Posted September 2, 2012 I was waiting for the, I can't ride tomorrow line Glad to hear you got it sorted out. See ya tomorrow at dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrood Posted September 2, 2012 Share #8 Posted September 2, 2012 Ya mean we aren't suppose to hill climb or cross-country on these? I personally know that hidden cow pies are also instant death to traction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted September 2, 2012 Time to trike... How did I know that was coming:whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted September 2, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2012 Marca says she's still too young to put out to pasture, so she's riding again tomorrow. So now I'm being limited,, no more u-turns, no more scenic routes, no more gravel roads, no more farmers' barn yards and now no more going out to pasture,,,,,, what's this riding thing coming to:think:Ohhh I don't think you can avoid going out to pasture........Just won't be able to do with the scoot In the mean time I am glad none got seriously hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifty Posted September 2, 2012 Share #11 Posted September 2, 2012 Marca says she's still too young to put out to pasture... ...so why do you keep trying to take her there?! I'm sure that, as you keep making your bike look more and more ratty, Marca will insist that she would look much better on a pristine brown '86 VR... (maybe I'll switch my target market.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted September 3, 2012 ...so why do you keep trying to take her there?! I'm sure that, as you keep making your bike look more and more ratty, Marca will insist that she would look much better on a pristine brown '86 VR... (maybe I'll switch my target market.) What???????? you haven't sold it yet,,,, you're asking too much I bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted September 3, 2012 Share #13 Posted September 3, 2012 As I recall Marca rather enjoyed being a passenger on one....hmmm? Lots of advantages..do I need to list them or have you lost your glasses too? Lol Patti:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 3, 2012 Share #14 Posted September 3, 2012 Okay.... make that three now for the trike. I think Marca would look quite regal sitting back there [And glad you are both okay] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 3, 2012 Share #15 Posted September 3, 2012 I've seen Carl riding in the passenger seat. Maybe Marca should get her license, trade the 1st Gen on a Spyder, and let Marca do the driving ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share #16 Posted September 3, 2012 Okay.... make that three now for the trike. I think Marca would look quite regal sitting back there [And glad you are both okay] She regal enough, doesn't want a trike. I've seen Carl riding in the passenger seat. Maybe Marca should get her license, trade the 1st Gen on a Spyder, and let Marca do the driving ! Oh you don't know what you're suggesting, don't even go there!!! As I recall Marca rather enjoyed being a passenger on one....hmmm? Lots of advantages..do I need to list them or have you lost your glasses too? Lol She loves the bike, even after the trike, she says there no place like home,,,,, or the pasture Patti:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted September 3, 2012 Share #17 Posted September 3, 2012 you haven't sold it yet,,,, you're asking too much I bet. He was trying to give it away but there was no takers. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted September 3, 2012 Share #18 Posted September 3, 2012 Time to trike... I know where you can get one of those Can Am trikes dirt cheap cause the muffler keeps fallin off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted September 3, 2012 I know where you can get one of those Can Am trikes dirt cheap cause the muffler keeps fallin off. Nah, that a women's ride since Eileen drove it. I would need a black one anyways, or a red one,,, grey is just nondescript. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted September 3, 2012 Share #20 Posted September 3, 2012 I've got a set of knobby's on my '77 Yammi IT400 dirt bike you can borrow if'n you want to put 'em on your Venture......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 3, 2012 Share #21 Posted September 3, 2012 grey is just nondescript. But your hair is Grey Father Time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 3, 2012 Share #22 Posted September 3, 2012 He didn't go gray, he's just a very pale blonde! Hey, there WAS a great deal on a 1st gen trike you missed out on!! Ontario is a lot closer to Ohio than Georgia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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