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DevilDogge · 04-01-2009

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

And mine

You got the vent problem all ironed out??

jeffs99vulcan · 04-01-2009

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Originally Posted by DevilDogge

No... just yours.

*tick*

DevilDogge · 04-01-2009

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Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

*tick*

Oh yeah...

mcwrath · 04-01-2009

Listen up 800ers....

The 2009 odometer race starts today. The word is "satisfaction" Check the sticky in the Off-Topic forum for the details.

I say we do our own odometer race, amongst just the 800ers. We'll follow the same rules and format of the BTK one, so get your images submitted with your mileage. We will discuss a winning "award" later...we have all summer to figure something out...

Devildogge, you better get that speedo connected asap!

Fabulous donkey prizes to the top score!!

Joram · 04-01-2009

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Originally Posted by cosmicsclassic

there is a new 800er with problems in the mechanic's forum, I posted for him to come here.

Cosmic, can you post a link to the thread??? I can not find it in the Machanics Corner or the Main Lobby.

cosmicsclassic · 04-01-2009

link to new 800er. http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...r-problem.html here you go Joram

jeffs99vulcan · 04-01-2009

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

Listen up 800ers....

The 2009 odometer race starts today. The word is "satisfaction" Check the sticky in the Off-Topic forum for the details.

I say we do our own odometer race, amongst just the 800ers. We'll follow the same rules and format of the BTK one, so get your images submitted with your mileage. We will discuss a winning "award" later...we have all summer to figure something out...

Devildogge, you better get that speedo connected asap!

Fabulous donkey prizes to the top score!!

I'm game... BUT...

I may be gone for the summer. It's a long story... I'll play until then though!

mcwrath · 04-01-2009

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Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

I'm game... BUT...

I may be gone for the summer. It's a long story... I'll play until then though!

For real? You worked on that bike all winter, and have the whole world obsessing over this ticking....and now you are going to leave it all behind??

And here I am bored and lonely, because I have NO MORE work to do on my bike!! All my most wanted mods are done, the overdue maintenance is done...guess there is nothing to do but ride the hell out of it

jeffs99vulcan · 04-01-2009

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

For real? You worked on that bike all winter, and have the whole world obsessing over this ticking....and now you are going to leave it all behind??

Ya, and you know, riding is pretty high up on the list of things that I'm really gonna struggle missing... well, OK, maybe the forum... a little... and family...

I should be able to get the sprockets and chain replaced soon enough and again, I'm pretty hopeful on that... and all kidding aside (which is pretty hard for me) I really do want to get this ticking GONE, I'm sure I can find something else to obsess over!

There's a pretty reasonable possibility I may be deployed to Kandahar, as early as May...

DevilDogge · 04-01-2009

Jeff.. You're in the Canadian military? I had no idea.

Joram · 04-01-2009

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Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

There's a pretty reasonable possibility I may be deployed to Kandahar, as early as May...

DUDE !!!!

We didn't know... Damn shame if you can't ride, but GOD bless you if you have to go.

And an extra Donkey Bless too

mcwrath · 04-01-2009

Neither did I. Well when put into proper perspective, our bikes are trivial matters in comparison to real world problems. If you are deployed, you will be missed. I wish you and your family the best in this difficult transition.

cosmicsclassic · 04-01-2009

Damn Jeff, I'm sure you have mixed emotions, but we all wish you the best and hopes that it works out how you like.

DevilDogge · 04-02-2009

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

Well when put into proper perspective, our bikes are trivial matters in comparison to real world problems.

All the more reason for us to maintain our hatred for al queda.

rsterren · 04-02-2009

I guess that with Hatred no problem is ever solved.
I totally understand what you meen, dont get me wrong!
Its yust a thought...
Hatred started the problem in the 1th place.

rustygunner · 04-02-2009

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Originally Posted by DevilDogge

You got the vent problem all ironed out??

Yes and no; I didn't re-locate it just yet. I have some other things to do and will get to that while I'm in there. I did use a bit of PVC from work to block off the front 1/3 of the air cleaner. Did that on lunch break one day and it's worked so well I kinda forgot about it. I have some overdue maintenance to do still... sucky stuff too like swingarm and steering head... and the fun fun job of valve adjustment. Got 10K on this one so I know at least 4 are way out. Goint to lower the back of my bike 1.5" as well.

rustygunner · 04-02-2009

Jeff, I am really hoping this is some kind of April-fools joke about the Afgahnistan deployment.

(Most people just say they bought a Harley and they're going to miss us.)

jeffs99vulcan · 04-02-2009

Thanks guys... you're very kind, but I usually save that kind of heart-felt appreciation for the REAL front-line soldiers... I'd be going in a civilian support role.

You'll probably hear a lot more about Afghanistan as your own troops move in over there, but we have a very large base in Kandahar and my role would be one of retail support... I'd be managing all of the retail outlets on the base. Stores, restaurants, grocery, goods... there are eight outlets all together (including Tim Horton's and Burger King!)

Nothing is finalized, and I WON'T leave you hanging, but there were a ton of hoops to jump through and until it looks like it might actually happen, I usually don't say too much about stuff... well, I've jumped through MOST of the hoops, and the next step is pre-deployment training at a Base, which is in a couple of weeks.

It's something I'll take a lot of pride in and have the full support of my family, especially my wife... something I can take with me. I've always had a lot of passion for what OUR (yours and ours) men and women do to keep us safe and free, and I'll be thrilled to have the chance to give back. As far as safety goes, most of what I'll be doing will be right on the base itself. No one has been hurt on the base since 2005.

If I go, it will likely be in early Spring, possibly as early as May. I'll start a thread then... I don't wanna just up and leave my flock!

rustygunner · 04-02-2009

Wow... I had a feeling that you were serious.
Kinda speechless right now...

DevilDogge · 04-02-2009

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Originally Posted by rsterren

I guess that with Hatred no problem is ever solved.
I totally understand what you meen, dont get me wrong!
Its yust a thought...
Hatred started the problem in the 1th place.

I still hate 'em, and if I had the means, I'd kill 'em.

It's the American way. You mess with us, you're gonna get it.

04-01-2009	#2104 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	Listen up 800ers.... The 2009 odometer race starts today. The word is "satisfaction" Check the sticky in the Off-Topic forum for the details. I say we do our own odometer race, amongst just the 800ers. We'll follow the same rules and format of the BTK one, so get your images submitted with your mileage. We will discuss a winning "award" later...we have all summer to figure something out... Devildogge, you better get that speedo connected asap! Fabulous donkey prizes to the top score!! __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

04-01-2009	#2110 (permalink)
DevilDogge This We'll Defend BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,287	Jeff.. You're in the Canadian military? I had no idea. __________________ '01 Vulcan 800 Not-so-Classic-Anymore VROC #28339 SFWC #0001 (stir fry wok club) CVMA KY Chapter

04-01-2009	#2112 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	Neither did I. Well when put into proper perspective, our bikes are trivial matters in comparison to real world problems. If you are deployed, you will be missed. I wish you and your family the best in this difficult transition. __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

04-01-2009	#2113 (permalink)
cosmicsclassic JUST WANT TO CRUZ BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Severn,MD Posts: 777	Damn Jeff, I'm sure you have mixed emotions, but we all wish you the best and hopes that it works out how you like. Last edited by cosmicsclassic : 04-01-2009 at 09:16 PM.

04-02-2009	#2115 (permalink)
rsterren Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Netherlands, Europe Posts: 210	I guess that with Hatred no problem is ever solved. I totally understand what you meen, dont get me wrong! Its yust a thought... Hatred started the problem in the 1th place. __________________ 1997 VN800 Classic. 2004 HD Nighttrain Real men don't eat honey, they chew bees!

04-01-2009	#2106 (permalink)
cosmicsclassic JUST WANT TO CRUZ BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Severn,MD Posts: 777	link to new 800er. http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...r-problem.html here you go Joram

04-02-2009	#2117 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Jeff, I am really hoping this is some kind of April-fools joke about the Afgahnistan deployment. (Most people just say they bought a Harley and they're going to miss us.) __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

04-02-2009	#2118 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	Thanks guys... you're very kind, but I usually save that kind of heart-felt appreciation for the REAL front-line soldiers... I'd be going in a civilian support role. You'll probably hear a lot more about Afghanistan as your own troops move in over there, but we have a very large base in Kandahar and my role would be one of retail support... I'd be managing all of the retail outlets on the base. Stores, restaurants, grocery, goods... there are eight outlets all together (including Tim Horton's and Burger King!) Nothing is finalized, and I WON'T leave you hanging, but there were a ton of hoops to jump through and until it looks like it might actually happen, I usually don't say too much about stuff... well, I've jumped through MOST of the hoops, and the next step is pre-deployment training at a Base, which is in a couple of weeks. It's something I'll take a lot of pride in and have the full support of my family, especially my wife... something I can take with me. I've always had a lot of passion for what OUR (yours and ours) men and women do to keep us safe and free, and I'll be thrilled to have the chance to give back. As far as safety goes, most of what I'll be doing will be right on the base itself. No one has been hurt on the base since 2005. If I go, it will likely be in early Spring, possibly as early as May. I'll start a thread then... I don't wanna just up and leave my flock! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

04-02-2009	#2119 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Wow... I had a feeling that you were serious. Kinda speechless right now... __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

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