littlemansdad Posted March 11, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 11, 2016 I just wanted to take the time to say hi to everyone. My dad had a 2005 royal star venture (bought February 21st 2015) that he was absolutely in love with. But on August 22nd 2015 he was hit head on on Highway 412 just outside of catoosa oklahoma. He didn't make it, but ever since then I've been planning on rebuilding his bike and it being a memorial to him. Well I finally found what we'll call a "donor" bike and have started the process of rebuilding my dad's. As this is the 1st time I will have ever done anything like this, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions to be asked! I'm mechanically inclined but an "almost" complete rebuild is daunting to me. But anyways, thanks for having me! (Not sure this this photo will show but I'll try to figure out how to post photos from my phone lol) http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/bea6d01f87cdbb93d81631e019762b0f.jpg Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemansdad Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted March 11, 2016 And the "donor" bike. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/50016ca4f0349f4b98bbbc8e8e1b5620.jpg Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted March 11, 2016 Share #3 Posted March 11, 2016 there goes the neighborhood!!! welcome again, I'm glad you found us. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider1300 Posted March 11, 2016 Share #4 Posted March 11, 2016 Sorry for the loss of your dad,...... you are at the right place.... there is a wealth of knowledge here that will be happy to share it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted March 11, 2016 Share #5 Posted March 11, 2016 Beautiful picture of your Dad - he looks like a man who truly enjoyed life! I am sure he is proud of you for doing what you are doing in his remembrance LittlemansDad - I know I sure would be. That "donor" bike looks like it has lots going for it - should be a good project.. I will be following along in your progress and wish you nothing but the best in your endeavor! Once again, sorry you and your families great loss, Prayers Up for each of you but am also glad you found us here and am thankful for your willingness to share such a riveting story. Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 11, 2016 Share #6 Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) Jason, sorry to hear about your father. I think it is great that you are planning on rebuilding his bike. Just sorry he (Mark) isn't here to do it with you. I hope the driver going the wrong way is being properly punished. Was your father a member here at one time? Edited March 11, 2016 by XV1100SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemansdad Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted March 11, 2016 Jason, sorry to hear about your father. I think it is great that you are planning on rebuilding his bike. Just sorry he (Mark) isn't here to do it with you. I hope the driver going the wrong way is being properly punished. Was your father a member here at one time? I'm assuming you looked up the story? Or did I say his name somewhere lol. He wasn't a member here. He didn't really use the Internet much other than facebook and a few games on his phone. He would have been a member of he knew about it I'm sure lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 12, 2016 Share #8 Posted March 12, 2016 I'm assuming you looked up the story? Or did I say his name somewhere lol. He wasn't a member here. He didn't really use the Internet much other than facebook and a few games on his phone. He would have been a member of he knew about it I'm sure lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk I looked up the story. If you are looking for parts or need help/directions, post in the watering hole and you'll get lots of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbig1 Posted March 12, 2016 Share #9 Posted March 12, 2016 WOW my bike is a doner. Sorry to hear about your dad. There is a lot of good help here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemansdad Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted March 12, 2016 WOW my bike is a doner. Sorry to hear about your dad. There is a lot of good help here. Your bike? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemansdad Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted March 12, 2016 I looked up the story. If you are looking for parts or need help/directions, post in the watering hole and you'll get lots of help. I don't think I'll need many parts if any. The bike I bought is a complete bike in pretty good shape. I'm going to be putting as many parts off my dad's bike as possible onto the new to us bike we have. So I guess it's not really a "donor" bike. It's more of a template/canvas I guess lol. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemansdad Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted March 12, 2016 Your bike? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Or do you just mean since it's a 2001 and same color? Hard to see your bike on your photo from my phone lol. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzuden Posted March 12, 2016 Share #13 Posted March 12, 2016 I'm sure that was what rbig meant. His looks like your donor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemansdad Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted March 12, 2016 Yeah I realized that after I posted the first comment lol. It's a great looking color on the bike. My dad wanted dark DARK blue. Almost black. So that's what this one is going to be when it's done. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbig1 Posted March 12, 2016 Share #15 Posted March 12, 2016 sorry that was a short comment. it looks the same the engine fins have been changed as they are silver color factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 18, 2016 Share #16 Posted March 18, 2016 Welcome aboard!! You will find MANY members willing and able to help, just ask!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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