finally moved in

staff · 10-09-2005

i am finally getting settled into our new house. after leaving new jersey in june and going to school at fort knox for a couple of months we have set up camp here in fayetteville nc. haven't been here for 13 some odd years. but as my time in the army winds down wanted to get the family close to home so when i retire we are already close to where we would want to be. took me awhile to get everything unpacked and set up. but i do finally have a garage to work on my bike. even got a swimming pool for my kids in the back yard, and a big enough yard for my dog to run around and get tired. only thing is i still have to go to ga next friday for three weeks. they are gonna teach me how to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
staff

bross · 10-09-2005

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they are gonna teach me how to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
staff

Congrats on your move, lot of work I know. LOL re jumping... never could figure that one out.

Night Flight · 10-09-2005

You must be heading to my ole stomping grounds, Ft. Benning. Fond memories of Benning, Columbus, GA and Phoenix City, AL.
Later,
Wayne
Night Flight

**Spok** · 10-09-2005

thats great news staff. a change of scenery sometimes is a good thing

staff · 10-09-2005

yea a change of scenery is always good. as with a change of pace. yes, i will be at ft benning for 3 weeks. my wife is still wondering after 13 years in the army why i decided to jump out of planes now. who knows. always sounded fun, plus they pay you extra to do it. hopefully i can find a good mc mechanic down here to help do some work on my final drive/
staff

*Tod* · 10-09-2005

Sounds like nice digs, especially for the kiddos.

Moving sucks, I know, but glad to hear you're all in and getting settled.

**2WheelFun** · 10-09-2005

Good move Staff getting where you need to settle down...BUT...I'm not to sure about the jumping out of the airplane thing. Maybe a few years ago I would consider it...but not with my bad back now.

Also...if you can jump out of an airplane...you can do the final drive work on your bike!

staff · 10-09-2005

yea i think i can do the final drive myself if in fact it is the final drive. not to sure yet. just have to set aside a good weekend and get busy.

**2WheelFun** · 10-09-2005

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yea i think i can do the final drive myself if in fact it is the final drive. not to sure yet. just have to set aside a good weekend and get busy.

What kind of noises / problems are you having?

staff · 10-09-2005

when i put the bike in gear which it does fine. but after giving it gas it just revs up and barely moves before stalling itself out. took the little round cap off the bevel gear area and when i spin the the nut in there with the back tire off there is a spot where it just binds and doesnt move freely. so that is why i think it is the final drive. but i am no wrench. so it could be something else also.
staff

*pitchinguy* · 10-09-2005

Congrats Staff!!

Sound like your new place has all the important stuff!! Garage, pool, yard.....yup, sounds just right!!!

**2WheelFun** · 10-09-2005

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Originally Posted by staff

when i put the bike in gear which it does fine. but after giving it gas it just revs up and barely moves before stalling itself out. took the little round cap off the bevel gear area and when i spin the the nut in there with the back tire off there is a spot where it just binds and doesnt move freely. so that is why i think it is the final drive. but i am no wrench. so it could be something else also.
staff

DARN!!!

Have you tried putting the bike on a jack to get the rear tire off the ground and then put it in gear and see if the rear wheel will turn?

staff · 10-10-2005

haven't tried that. i am in the process of lubbing the driveshaft and what not right now. there was no grease in there so that might have been the problem to.
staff

lcseds · 10-10-2005

Welcome back to NC! Revisit the Outer Banks, Myrtle Beach, etc. We still have about three months riding season left.

staff · 10-10-2005

thanks if i remember right the only months it was two cold to ride was jan and feb, maybe early march. but then that was when i was young and riding sport bikes also. i plan to make it down to jacksonville in nov to see some old friends.

*bikeaholic* · 10-10-2005

well keep you mouth shut while diving staff - to avoid the alien moths in carolina that have been seen at 18k feet

*trikebubble* · 10-10-2005

Way to go staff. congrats.
I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane once. Once only and never again.

staff · 10-10-2005

only once...somebody has to do it. and they way i figure it i only have 7 years until i hit 20 years and retire. so why not. something to cure that rush of a sport bike going 175mph. i figure this will relax me.
staff

mrider · 10-10-2005

staff,,, just remember to say " airborne all the way sir" when saluting the officers!! ha!! the best ft. benning experence for me was leaving!! I hope yours is way better. later kp

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staff Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: fayetteville, nc Posts: 81	finally moved in i am finally getting settled into our new house. after leaving new jersey in june and going to school at fort knox for a couple of months we have set up camp here in fayetteville nc. haven't been here for 13 some odd years. but as my time in the army winds down wanted to get the family close to home so when i retire we are already close to where we would want to be. took me awhile to get everything unpacked and set up. but i do finally have a garage to work on my bike. even got a swimming pool for my kids in the back yard, and a big enough yard for my dog to run around and get tired. only thing is i still have to go to ga next friday for three weeks. they are gonna teach me how to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. staff __________________ 1998 kawasaki vulcan classic 1500 http://hometown.aol.com/jamie00tlr/m...age/index.html

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Night Flight TEXAS PATRIOT GUARD BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Texas - Rio Grand Valley Posts: 859	You must be heading to my ole stomping grounds, Ft. Benning. Fond memories of Benning, Columbus, GA and Phoenix City, AL. Later, Wayne Night Flight __________________ Blue/Silver 2005 Nomad VROC # 17291 Phat II Risers AM/FM CD MP3 Garmin GPS Midland CB

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,699	thats great news staff. a change of scenery sometimes is a good thing __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

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staff Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: fayetteville, nc Posts: 81	yea a change of scenery is always good. as with a change of pace. yes, i will be at ft benning for 3 weeks. my wife is still wondering after 13 years in the army why i decided to jump out of planes now. who knows. always sounded fun, plus they pay you extra to do it. hopefully i can find a good mc mechanic down here to help do some work on my final drive/ staff __________________ 1998 kawasaki vulcan classic 1500 http://hometown.aol.com/jamie00tlr/m...age/index.html

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Tod I yam what I yam Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 21,991	Sounds like nice digs, especially for the kiddos. Moving sucks, I know, but glad to hear you're all in and getting settled. __________________ “Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,674	Good move Staff getting where you need to settle down...BUT...I'm not to sure about the jumping out of the airplane thing. Maybe a few years ago I would consider it...but not with my bad back now. Also...if you can jump out of an airplane...you can do the final drive work on your bike! __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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staff Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: fayetteville, nc Posts: 81	yea i think i can do the final drive myself if in fact it is the final drive. not to sure yet. just have to set aside a good weekend and get busy. __________________ 1998 kawasaki vulcan classic 1500 http://hometown.aol.com/jamie00tlr/m...age/index.html

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staff Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: fayetteville, nc Posts: 81	when i put the bike in gear which it does fine. but after giving it gas it just revs up and barely moves before stalling itself out. took the little round cap off the bevel gear area and when i spin the the nut in there with the back tire off there is a spot where it just binds and doesnt move freely. so that is why i think it is the final drive. but i am no wrench. so it could be something else also. staff __________________ 1998 kawasaki vulcan classic 1500 http://hometown.aol.com/jamie00tlr/m...age/index.html

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pitchinguy I miss Deron. Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,747	Congrats Staff!! Sound like your new place has all the important stuff!! Garage, pool, yard.....yup, sounds just right!!! __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes* aka Scooter

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staff Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: fayetteville, nc Posts: 81	haven't tried that. i am in the process of lubbing the driveshaft and what not right now. there was no grease in there so that might have been the problem to. staff __________________ 1998 kawasaki vulcan classic 1500 http://hometown.aol.com/jamie00tlr/m...age/index.html

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lcseds Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 137	Welcome back to NC! Revisit the Outer Banks, Myrtle Beach, etc. We still have about three months riding season left.

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staff Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: fayetteville, nc Posts: 81	thanks if i remember right the only months it was two cold to ride was jan and feb, maybe early march. but then that was when i was young and riding sport bikes also. i plan to make it down to jacksonville in nov to see some old friends. __________________ 1998 kawasaki vulcan classic 1500 http://hometown.aol.com/jamie00tlr/m...age/index.html

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bikeaholic Sick & Twisted Moderator Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: edenton north carolina Posts: 4,352	re well keep you mouth shut while diving staff - to avoid the alien moths in carolina that have been seen at 18k feet __________________ 2004 - 1600 classic 1997 - 1200C harley sporty 1985 - 750 Honda Shadow VROC# 20171 Chromaholic #512

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trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,631	Way to go staff. congrats. I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane once. Once only and never again. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

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staff Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: fayetteville, nc Posts: 81	only once...somebody has to do it. and they way i figure it i only have 7 years until i hit 20 years and retire. so why not. something to cure that rush of a sport bike going 175mph. i figure this will relax me. staff __________________ 1998 kawasaki vulcan classic 1500 http://hometown.aol.com/jamie00tlr/m...age/index.html

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mrider Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: batesville,arkansas Posts: 839	staff,,, just remember to say " airborne all the way sir" when saluting the officers!! ha!! the best ft. benning experence for me was leaving!! I hope yours is way better. later kp

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