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insolentminx · 12-04-2008

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Originally Posted by Dethbed

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Whew that picture, almost too much to handle. Just glad it's not the tank or something like that...

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I went ahead and wrote this for you. All you have to do is print and post.

Dear Cobra,
I have a set of your aftermarket pipes, and I want to replace them under warranty. This morning I awoke to find that during the night they jumped off the bike, went out and rubbed themselves all over the road, and then got back on the bike. If you can send me a new set for free that would be great.
Bestest Pal,
Steve

PS Please send a chrome radiator cover as well, for my troubles

hahaha thanks for that mate... i'll post it when i post my letter to Santa.

Ahh thanks Jeff... so i have to buy one and then send it to someone else? Interesting.
Where do you get them from? Are they all plain or do some have cool engravings on them?

jeffs99vulcan · 12-04-2008

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Originally Posted by insolentminx

Ahh thanks Jeff... so i have to buy one and then send it to someone else? Interesting.
Where do you get them from? Are they all plain or do some have cool engravings on them?

All kinds!!! Check out Gremlin Bells or eBay... or a dealer. My dealer has nice ones, different ones, and I'm glad I checked 'cause I got the PERFECT one for my exchange partner that I didn't see anywhere else! I hope... we'll see what happens when he gets it! I won't ruin the surprise...

ho$ · 12-04-2008

Glad your ok Steve. Hell, the real danger was having to go to an NHS hospital!!!

insolentminx · 12-04-2008

i'll look at the places online tonight. My dealer wouldn't sell them. Might check out the local Harley dealer...

Thanks ho$ ... at least the NHS is free... fixing the bike costs money!!

hehe. but yes. thank goodness i'm alright.

My bum and shoulder are a little sore this morning, probably just hitting the road. they're getting better as the day goes on. Inside of right knee is tender, but nothing broken or anything, so it's just bruising.

I bought a metal polishing kit today. Gonna try and polish out the scratches...

keep on truckin.

rokket · 12-04-2008

wow brave man going out in that cr&%p, still your ok !

h2o · 12-04-2008

Glad the guards did their thing. I guess it's time to invest in some.

predfan2001 · 12-04-2008

Welcome to the club! I was lucky enough to not be on my bike when it kissed the pavement. A bent peg mount and scuffed up exhaust was about it. At first, the damage to the pipe bothered me, now I don't care....I just keep on ridin'!

ho$ · 12-04-2008

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Originally Posted by insolentminx

My bum and shoulder are a little sore this morning, probably just hitting the road..

I thought all your Brits said "me bum"!

Just glad your ok Steve.

airforce1 · 12-04-2008

email your address, your bell is sitting on my desk, waiting to cross the Atlantic.
Making cranberry scones tomorrow am, just might bake your bell into one to keep it safe on the trip...

Roadside sign "Do not scrape bike on pavement".. musta missed that one...

wild_deuce03 · 12-04-2008

Little late to this but really sorry to hear about this, Steve. Glad to know that you're alright and the crash bars did what they were supposed to. That picture of your pipes is just too much! I shed a tear for you when I saw them.

coffeeman · 12-04-2008

Okay that' settles it. Engine guards are the next investment I'm making for the bike. Already got a bel.

Jeff - Does the bell work at full power if it came with the bike? I bought the bike used and the bell wasn't listed in the ad, so I consider it a gift.

predfan2001 · 12-04-2008

Hey I forgot this....based on my past experiences with a "laid over slide" and a "tip over", be sure to recheck all of your torques. Things seem to start coming loose after stress or impact.

I slid my bike on my lt foot peg mount and a week later, the bolts backed out. It tipped over to the rt and the rt footpeg mount bolts and rear exhaust bolts came loose.

PainlessWolf · 12-04-2008

Glad to hear you're OK, Minx. Take care of yourself on the asphalt over there.
Ride On!
Painless Black Wolf
...Here for the Dawn...

2005 Drifter 800

jeffs99vulcan · 12-04-2008

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Originally Posted by predfan2001

Welcome to the club! I was lucky enough to not be on my bike when it kissed the pavement. A bent peg mount and scuffed up exhaust was about it. At first, the damage to the pipe bothered me, now I don't care....I just keep on ridin'!

Been trying to figure this one out... was it riding itself?!

insolentminx · 12-05-2008

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Originally Posted by ho$

I thought all your Brits said "me bum"!

Just glad your ok Steve.

hahaha, a northerner might say 'me bum' ... down here in London where we're posh, we all say 'my bum', or if we're feeling really formal, we'll go for 'my bottom' ... or quite possibly even 'my posterior' .... but that's a little excessive.

I've have probably shouted "arrghh!!! my arse!!!!!" but it didn't hurt when i landed.

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Originally Posted by airforce1

email your address, your bell is sitting on my desk, waiting to cross the Atlantic.
Making cranberry scones tomorrow am, just might bake your bell into one to keep it safe on the trip...

Roadside sign "Do not scrape bike on pavement".. musta missed that one...

Haha, yeah i missed that sign. I saw the "Do not high side into oncomming traffic" one though.

Aww, you're too kind. I'll drop my address over to you now. Could i have a scone too?

I just wish i had one to send you. I'll have a look around the internet today for one to exchange with ya.

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Originally Posted by wild_deuce03

Little late to this but really sorry to hear about this, Steve. Glad to know that you're alright and the crash bars did what they were supposed to. That picture of your pipes is just too much! I shed a tear for you when I saw them.

Thanks man. Yeah, the pipes bring a tear to my eyes too... Ho hum... i bought a metal polish kit online yesterday so when it arrives i'll try and polish them out.

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Originally Posted by predfan2001

Hey I forgot this....based on my past experiences with a "laid over slide" and a "tip over", be sure to recheck all of your torques. Things seem to start coming loose after stress or impact.

ah, thanks for that!! I'll be sure to check the bolts at the weekend... don't want my pipes dropping off when i'm riding now!!

mcneese5 · 12-05-2008

Man im sorry to hear this, but I sure am glad you are ok.

predfan2001 · 12-05-2008

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Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

Been trying to figure this one out... was it riding itself?!

I had parked it at a resturaunt...was walking in and a guy said "hey your bikes falling". I looked around and bam! I guess there was just enough of an incline combined with my my bike being lowered

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Trashman900C · 12-05-2008

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Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

Been trying to figure this one out... was it riding itself?!

Rocket_88 · 12-05-2008

I had a SMIDSY (sorry mate, I didn't see you) on Tuesday morning near Brighton.
Thankfully the engine guards did their job. A cager had stopped and was signalling to go right, so I went down the left hand side to go past - with plenty of room - as he started to move forward and right. He then did a sudden change of mind and direction, scratching the left hand side of his car against my engine guard and running me to a halt into the cycle lane. He hadn't seen me and was in a daydream. I assertively hand signalled him to pull over. I pointed out that since I was wearing a hi-vis jacket and had a loud V-Twin engine, he had no excuse for SMIDSY and should take his head out of his arse when driving. He was extremely apologetic and slightly more awake after that.

His car had a new pattern and one less functioning wing mirror, but by the looks of it, he doesn't use them anyway.

Thank God for engine guards. They're still pristine and so am I.

insolentminx · 12-05-2008

sheesh!
glad to hear you're alright too mate! And that you didn't go over.

Hehehe, nice to know his car has been re-configured as a reminder to pay attention.

Too many people don't use their mirrors though. It's rubbish. Hopefully he'll be more awake and aware of bikes now! ... one hopes.

isn't it weird how the engine guards don't even scratch?? wonder what they're made of.... adamantium or something

12-04-2008	#43 (permalink)
ho$ Cause last name Homoney BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 305	Glad your ok Steve. Hell, the real danger was having to go to an NHS hospital!!! __________________ SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS 2007 Black 1600 Nomad (New) Patriot Guard Rider VROC #28041 Last edited by ho$ : 12-04-2008 at 11:45 AM. Reason: Lack of snarkiness

12-04-2008	#44 (permalink)
insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 12,249	i'll look at the places online tonight. My dealer wouldn't sell them. Might check out the local Harley dealer... Thanks ho$ ... at least the NHS is free... fixing the bike costs money!! hehe. but yes. thank goodness i'm alright. My bum and shoulder are a little sore this morning, probably just hitting the road. they're getting better as the day goes on. Inside of right knee is tender, but nothing broken or anything, so it's just bruising. I bought a metal polishing kit today. Gonna try and polish out the scratches... keep on truckin. __________________ Steve Poser Proud® 900 Custom CBR 600RR IBA: #40198 Pics

12-04-2008	#46 (permalink)
h2o The 717 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 953	Glad the guards did their thing. I guess it's time to invest in some. __________________ 08 900 Custom Travis

12-04-2008	#47 (permalink)
predfan2001 Waiting for happy hour BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clarksville Tn Posts: 2,642	Welcome to the club! I was lucky enough to not be on my bike when it kissed the pavement. A bent peg mount and scuffed up exhaust was about it. At first, the damage to the pipe bothered me, now I don't care....I just keep on ridin'! __________________ 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic'ish Custom LT ??? (Yeah it's all mixed up!)

12-04-2008	#49 (permalink)
airforce1 BUBF BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 1,669	email your address, your bell is sitting on my desk, waiting to cross the Atlantic. Making cranberry scones tomorrow am, just might bake your bell into one to keep it safe on the trip... Roadside sign "Do not scrape bike on pavement".. musta missed that one... __________________ Vet, Patriot Guard Rider

12-04-2008	#45 (permalink)
rokket rokket, turtle wax taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: spain, on the med coast Posts: 257	wow brave man going out in that cr&%p, still your ok !

12-04-2008	#50 (permalink)
wild_deuce03 Yes it is this bad! Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wanted - Professional football team needed in Cleveland! Posts: 12,825	Little late to this but really sorry to hear about this, Steve. Glad to know that you're alright and the crash bars did what they were supposed to. That picture of your pipes is just too much! I shed a tear for you when I saw them. __________________ Yep, it was a train wreck. Man, the Browns SUCK!!!!!

12-04-2008	#51 (permalink)
coffeeman Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 39	Okay that' settles it. Engine guards are the next investment I'm making for the bike. Already got a bel. Jeff - Does the bell work at full power if it came with the bike? I bought the bike used and the bell wasn't listed in the ad, so I consider it a gift.

12-04-2008	#52 (permalink)
predfan2001 Waiting for happy hour BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clarksville Tn Posts: 2,642	Hey I forgot this....based on my past experiences with a "laid over slide" and a "tip over", be sure to recheck all of your torques. Things seem to start coming loose after stress or impact. I slid my bike on my lt foot peg mount and a week later, the bolts backed out. It tipped over to the rt and the rt footpeg mount bolts and rear exhaust bolts came loose. __________________ 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic'ish Custom LT ??? (Yeah it's all mixed up!)

12-04-2008	#53 (permalink)
PainlessWolf Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Firestone, CO Posts: 1,246	Glad to hear you're OK, Minx. Take care of yourself on the asphalt over there. Ride On! Painless Black Wolf ...Here for the Dawn... 2005 Drifter 800

12-05-2008	#56 (permalink)
mcneese5 Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Turkey,NC Posts: 1,393	Man im sorry to hear this, but I sure am glad you are ok. __________________ 2003 1600 Vulcan Classic Proud Father of 5 and New Grandpa US NAVY VET and Proud of it!!!!! Patriot Guard Rider

12-05-2008	#59 (permalink)
Rocket_88 petrolhead BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Just visiting this planet Posts: 1,978	I had a SMIDSY (sorry mate, I didn't see you) on Tuesday morning near Brighton. Thankfully the engine guards did their job. A cager had stopped and was signalling to go right, so I went down the left hand side to go past - with plenty of room - as he started to move forward and right. He then did a sudden change of mind and direction, scratching the left hand side of his car against my engine guard and running me to a halt into the cycle lane. He hadn't seen me and was in a daydream. I assertively hand signalled him to pull over. I pointed out that since I was wearing a hi-vis jacket and had a loud V-Twin engine, he had no excuse for SMIDSY and should take his head out of his arse when driving. He was extremely apologetic and slightly more awake after that. His car had a new pattern and one less functioning wing mirror, but by the looks of it, he doesn't use them anyway. Thank God for engine guards. They're still pristine and so am I. __________________ "Yes it's great, just won't wait, everybody likes my Rocket '88"

12-05-2008	#60 (permalink)
insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 12,249	sheesh! glad to hear you're alright too mate! And that you didn't go over. Hehehe, nice to know his car has been re-configured as a reminder to pay attention. Too many people don't use their mirrors though. It's rubbish. Hopefully he'll be more awake and aware of bikes now! ... one hopes. isn't it weird how the engine guards don't even scratch?? wonder what they're made of.... adamantium or something __________________ Steve Poser Proud® 900 Custom CBR 600RR IBA: #40198 Pics

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