My Mothers Day Present - Page 3

zedx11 · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Very cool Darrell. The engine sounded like it was running very well.

yes, it did sound pretty good. still have a little bit of work to do on the carbs. it's a little lean on the top end. the jets should be here tomorrow.

ImpactG · 05-12-2008

Nothing good comes easy... congrats on getting the bike back on the road!

SilverEagle · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by zedx11

yes, it did sound pretty good. still have a little bit of work to do on the carbs. it's a little lean on the top end. the jets should be here tomorrow.

Did she ever come back from that 1st test ride Darrell?

zedx11 · 05-12-2008

she just went around the block till I could give it a better test ride.

*Lobocop* · 05-12-2008

Excellent Tina, glad to see you back on the road having fun.

Did you smile real big when it first fired up?

A2rider · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

So Tina...how the ride?

Happy Mothers Day too.

Just went around the block, not much to report.

It's been 9 months, am kinda nervous. My shoulder reminds me daily what can happen on a bike.

A2rider · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Lobocop

Excellent Tina, glad to see you back on the road having fun.

Did you smile real big when it first fired up?

I smiled when it ran with no choke from the first turnover. Means we got the pilots the right size.

mrider · 05-12-2008

Way To Go Tina!! Glad your bike running , just dodge the storms were having

Have fun.

A2rider · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by mrider

Way To Go Tina!! Glad your bike running , just dodge the storms were having

Have fun.

Mother Nature can't leave your part of the world alone. It will get better, too bad that means 90's.

lilredridingliz · 05-12-2008

Tina! This is so very exciting!! Congratulations…

You might be nervous right now, but I'm guessing you will get back into the hang of riding in no time!!

WooHOO!!!

A2rider · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by lilredridingliz

Tina! This is so very exciting!! Congratulations…

You might be nervous right now, but I'm guessing you will get back into the hang of riding in no time!!

WooHOO!!!

As you can see from the video, I was tentative for the first 50 feet. What didn't get recorded was me hitting 3rd gear by the end of the 2 blocks!

We'll get the jets in, and I'll take it through its paces. It's sounds different than the 650, growlier, throatier.

CycleDude · 05-13-2008

I'm excited for you, T. This was a long time coming for you and Darrel. Congrats!

lilredridingliz · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by A2rider

As you can see from the video, I was tentative for the first 50 feet. What didn't get recorded was me hitting 3rd gear by the end of the 2 blocks!

We'll get the jets in, and I'll take it through its paces. It's sounds different than the 650, growlier, throatier.

Thanks for pointing out the video; I hadn't seen that post in the thread.

You looked like you were being normally careful when pulling out onto a street, to my eyes! Like we all should be!

The weather was beautiful for you firing up your bike on Sunday…oh, the joy of riding! Well done, you two!!

AK82kz440 · 05-14-2008

WaaaaaaaaaaaaHooooooooo!!!!!!
Got it up and running. I knew that if anyone was going to get it rolliing again it would be you and Darrell. Congrats on bringing the baby back to life. Ride Long and Safely!!

A2rider · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by AK82kz440

WaaaaaaaaaaaaHooooooooo!!!!!!
Got it up and running. I knew that if anyone was going to get it rolliing again it would be you and Darrell. Congrats on bringing the baby back to life. Ride Long and Safely!!

There you are! Finally out of hibernation in the great white north?

Yes, I will put the jets in today, running a little lean.

daemon · 05-14-2008

congrats tina!!!

you two have worked long and hard to get you back on the streets.

BTW!!!!

it sounds wicked

A2rider · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by daemon

congrats tina!!!

you two have worked long and hard to get you back on the streets.

BTW!!!!

it sounds wicked

Yes it does! I gave a very evil laugh when I first heard it!

Harleys beware..................................

Miralcos · 05-14-2008

That's pretty awesome! Glad you almost have it the way you want! The bike does sound great. Have fun doing the tests!

CTRider · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by A2rider

Thanks. I don't know whether to scream or cry. We've spent so many hours working on it, never thought the day would come.

I can completely relate . My finally buying a bike has been so long in coming, I thought it would never happen. I just really wasn't getting much seat time at all borrowing my sister's KZ. The problem is, every season, some expensive thing would crop up to take all my bike money and there was too little choice out there for too much money.

I thought I might have to abort buying a bike again this season when my laptop decided to crap out on me. Luckily, I got a great deal on both that still kept me within my bike purchase price. The check from the feds was nice for accessories.

I'm so glad to see you're back on two wheels. You've worked hard for it.

Maybe next season we can both make it to Red Lodge (even if I do ride the competition

).

Ruger · 05-14-2008

Nice....congratulations. What kind of paint are you planing?

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zedx11 yellow doesn't corner wel Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KC, KS Posts: 21,251	she just went around the block till I could give it a better test ride. __________________ Darrell Ignorance is a disease my friend. You should rid yourself of it.

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Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 6,765	Excellent Tina, glad to see you back on the road having fun. Did you smile real big when it first fired up? __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

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CycleDude Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 11,401	I'm excited for you, T. This was a long time coming for you and Darrel. Congrats! __________________ *Kevin* *06 VN900* *VROC #27222* My MeanCycles Gallery

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AK82kz440 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 631	WaaaaaaaaaaaaHooooooooo!!!!!! Got it up and running. I knew that if anyone was going to get it rolliing again it would be you and Darrell. Congrats on bringing the baby back to life. Ride Long and Safely!! __________________ If you're not the lead dog the scenery never changes. 82 KZ 440 LTD Project 85 Vulcan 700

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Miralcos Behind the 8ball BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheridan, Arkansas Posts: 1,813	That's pretty awesome! Glad you almost have it the way you want! The bike does sound great. Have fun doing the tests! __________________ aka: Butch Heatware Live long and prosper..... '06 V2K Standard '07 1500 Classic (sold)

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