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Posts: 7732 09/14/07 4:30 AM
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Alan,
I was noticably better at work yesterday. I was walking almost normally. I still have to be careful what I pick up and how I twist, but I am encouraged my recovery is going well. How are you feeling?
Fred
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brian bock |
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Posts: 75 09/14/07 8:13 AM |
Fred,
You may want to check out the Tourer bags on Ebay. Bob posted a link under "Listed On Ebay". The Valk bags do not have the seam down the back. Even with $75.00 shipping, this may be a good bargain. Honda is awfully proud of these bags to the tune of $900.00 per. I do not know if that includes the lids. I bought two Valk bags without lids for mine last year on Ebay for $267.00 including shipping. Also, Doctor said if it hurts when you twist, don't twist. 
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ngmcbiker |
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Posts: 140 09/14/07 8:48 AM |
Andy, sounds like a plan. That is all very pretty country and early fall, after school is back in session, should be a great time to go. Best chances for
cool and dry.
Let me know how I can help, sounds like you have taken the lead on this one???? |
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GaleRich |
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 526 09/14/07 9:22 AM Road Captain |
I took hwy 6 in PA by motorcycle in about 1976 and by car / camper in 1990s sometime. It's a great road. Instead of tight twisties, they are flowing curves
through the hills (some may call mountains) of N. PA. There was a highway 666 that was one of my favorites of that trip. 62 in Western PA may be a fun road
also. Looking at the map, it almost looks like they may have re-named some of the roads or else 62 is the one I was thinking of. I just remember a wide clear
shallow fly-fishing type of river we were next to for much of the ride.
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GaleRich |
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 526 09/14/07 9:28 AM Road Captain |
After looking at the arial map on mapquest, it probably was route 666 that I remember. (doesn't that sound like our kind of road? )
- Rich
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CleRider |
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Posts: 2047 09/14/07 9:30 AM
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Steve,
If it looks like 3+ riders want to do this loop, I'll take the lead. The only problem is finding dive hotel for Terry & Brian to stay at. After all, I have a reputation to uphold. 
Actually, I had no idea the accomodations in Marion would be so bad. I remember seeing the hotel as I blew through the town in June, but the extent of my visit was a quick breakfast at the local McDonalds before I headed further south on SR 16. Back to this trip planning. In 2004 we stayed in a older, but clean travel lodge motel in Mansfield. I've also stayed at a decent Best Western in Tupper Lake in 2002. Both would be at about the right stopping point along the journey. I'll open a new thread. Andy |
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LadyAce |
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Posts: 48 09/14/07 11:46 AM |
Brian & I are off this afternoon to Nelsonville, Ohio to be certified to teach the Motorcycle Safety in Ohio, also. We're watching the weather to
decide if we'll ride up on 2 wheels each our both together on 4. We'll be teaching up there tonight and tomorrow morning.
Stony & Kathy, so glad to hear you're safe & sound. Alan, Are you doing o.k.? Everyone should be mending really fast 'cause we had a top notch nurse on our ride. Yeah, we're back to work & saving our money for the "posh" motel that Andy has in store for our next rally! Later ya'll Terry |
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alans 98t |
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Posts: 486 09/14/07 4:52 PM Second Officer |
I'm doing fine. Nobody can believe I was in an accident, it's amazing.
Decided to take the money. Haven't told Progressive yet because I don't know when I'll have all the OEM part back on the bike. Even if I don't reuse them someone here might want the risers, bars, floorboards or Mustang seat. Glad to hear you're feeling better Fred. |
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Triderhouston |
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Posts: 233 09/15/07 9:31 AM |
I would buy the bag rails from you if they are still okay . Maybe when you find your next T it will already have a set .
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alans 98t |
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HSATF 2nd Officer
Posts: 486 09/15/07 9:56 PM Second Officer |
Right side bag rail was totaled.
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GaleRich |
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Posts: 526 09/16/07 5:08 PM Road Captain |
Brein and Terry, are you's back from Ohio? Licensed there, now?
I like the pictures Fred, Tony and Mike put up - they cover a lot of what we saw. (even though more awesome in person). I'm glad to hear Fred and Alan are doing well. Hope Steve is, too. Sandra ( concerned rider, not 'nurse'  )
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Fredrider |
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Posts: 7732 09/16/07 7:45 PM
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Sandra,
It may be a while before I can pick up my bike off the side stand without wincing. I think I will give it another week or two. Then I will see how things are going.
Fred
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mtn hiker biker |
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Posts: 117 09/16/07 10:09 PM |
hey alan, check your inbox, i dropped you a message....thanks.
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Triderhouston |
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Posts: 233 09/17/07 11:25 AM |
Too bad about the bag rails , they are impossible to find replacements without buying a bike that has them on it . I have looked everywhere and still can't
find any . But at least you get to start over and put together another ride the way you like it . Half the fun is dressing one out and shopping for the goodies
you want to make it your own . Does the insurance company not cover all of the add on chrome and parts ? Or is it just easier to keep them than replace them ?
The last bike I totaled was ages ago and I only carried liability on it , I do the same with the T . I have never thought full coverage was a very good deal ,
they never want to give anything for the vehicle anyway and it is usually a fight to get coverage for your loss . But I have been reading alot of good things
about Progressive in the past few weeks . I might consider using them for the coverage on my bikes and bump it to full coverage .
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bamaTrider |
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 5155 09/17/07 8:02 PM |
Full coverage with Roadside Assistance is only $86 more annually on my T with Progressive. I have an extra $1000 rider to cover clothing and accessories that
is included in that extra price. At less than the cost of a cheap helmet, I thought that it was well worth the extra cost. My total annual insurance bill is
just under $230 for the T.
Stan
"We are different - yet we are the
same"
2004 GL1800 Goldwing (Titanium) 1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black) |
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alans 98t |
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Posts: 486 09/18/07 6:00 AM Second Officer |
Progressive covered the bike at $4420 and clothing/accessories at $1000. Minus the $500 deductible it's almost $5000. Not bad for a 9 year old bike with
80,000. Cost me $320 year. Every state is different.
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Posts: 9902 09/18/07 6:17 AM
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alans 98t wrote: I couldn't complain about that. That is great! alepel |
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mtn hiker biker |
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Posts: 117 09/18/07 9:23 AM |
alan,
it does sound like progressive treated you pretty good. i hope you have good luck finding a new bike. i remember getting a good deal on my T because it was fall and the dealer was anxious not to store another big bike over the winter. i posted a bike i saw on ebay last night, it's just outside of nashville, that'd be a nice ride back to michigan! (but it's not red...) craig (mountain hiker/biker) |
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LadyAce |
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Posts: 48 09/18/07 11:00 AM |
Sandy,
We're back and we're certified. It wasn't a picnic, though. The guy that certified us was one tough dude. I think we're definitely better teachers after his training and critiquing, though. The ride was nice...it was alittle chilly Saturday. We're teaching in Parkersburg this weekend. Looks like it will be a nice weekend. Later ya'll Terry Bock
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