my vacation is at an end, pix by thurz
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my vacation is at an end, pix by thurz - 4/17/2006 3:50:10 PM
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TwistedCBR
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From: carmel valley, ca
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Ughhh long ride and eventfull non-the-less
well as you know i went through tires at 230am thursday and thursday afternoon had to spend 500 on tires and an oil change. Well left friday at 130am and got about 150 miles away from destination when the bike begins acting stupid. I stop and check everything, nothing is wrong, so i jump back on and drive (still feels awkward). Stop at next city and took it to a shop where they played with it and said it was because the Air Filter is rigged up and it's restricting the air. I called them bullshit and left, that isnt going to effect the bike being bouncy in the rear. So i had a decision: 500 home or 150 miles there....so i went to the gap. That night i took it to Wheelers (PLUG) and he said the jets were screwed up but i'de need the OEM filter on it before he could really fix it. He said nothing he felt was really out of the norm in the rear end though. Rode the gap like 7-8 passes and what a BLAST. I WOULD RECOMMEND hitting Blood Mountain (farther back on 129 -- north from the gap). I somewhat liked that more then the gap because the crazy banked turns and the more gradual (sp) turns made it a bit more fun for me. Anywhoot i am on my 2nd pass going south on the gap and this car is behind me....i look back and it's in the grass stopped so i turn around and park on a sloped hill (bike falls over, lol) and he sits in his car for about 30 seconds and is like are you ok? YEAH if you'de help me lift this paper weight of a bike, so i get it up and said Are you ok? He says yes i just wanted to pull over. SUPER now i have no front brake lever because you thought it necessary to pull over. BACK to Wheelers :) and they're very helpful people, by the way. Just an FYI--places close at like 8pm (wtf!) Good thing i am like a bear in hibernation and dont need to eat every few hours cuz i would have starved, also you cant buy beer in that county. The ride home was fun MINUS the crazy ass wind in florida. Well now i have to rejet the bike, get new front brake pads, ordering a new K&N air filter, and probably a rear rotor. The rear bounces like a bouncy ball when i apply the brakes (kinda scary).
Drop film off yesterday so should have pics up by thursday night
1400 miles i think :) muscles sore
ps-my bookbag flew open on the way losing shoes, shirts, and phone charger which i didnt realize till i got to the hotel
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RE: my vacation is at an end, pix by thurz - 4/17/2006 5:23:50 PM
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cbr04
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lol.. sounds like one helluva trip! can't wait to see the pics  and glad you made it there & back safely.
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RE: my vacation is at an end, pix by thurz - 4/17/2006 7:37:06 PM
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thirdgenlxi
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Glad to hear you're back safely! Sounds like you still had a good time despite the few bumps along the way. Road trips are always an adventure, that's for sure!
I'm still getting ready for my trip up to the GAP next month..... less than a month away and I can't wait!!! 
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Black/Red `04 CBR 600 F4i 140,030 miles and counting quick
Black `89 Accord LX-i sedan 390,500 miles still going strong
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RE: my vacation is at an end, pix by thurz - 4/18/2006 8:55:02 AM
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andyjenks
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Wow, what a trip...I haven't been brave enough to take one like that yet! Glad you made it safely...don't forget to post some pics for those of us that have to live vicariously through you!
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