Laziness Overcame Me

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Uncle Phil

Uncle Phil

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Joined
Feb 26, 2007
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11,250
Age
71
Location
In The Holler West Of Nashville, Tennessee
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4 ST1100(s)
2024 Miles
002064
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698
I've ridden it from Sacramento to Dodge City - West to East. But Andy and I are doing it all the way this time from East (Ocean City, MD) to West (Sacramento, CA). Hopefully squeeze a little run up Pikes Peak, hit the Golden Gate Bridge, then Bodie, CA the Ghost town and Area 51 on the way back.
 
Joined
Mar 11, 2008
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154
Location
Nampa, Idaho
Bike
'09 1300
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3289
I changed my tires once by hand. And I mean literally by hand with tire irons. What an awful experience! I always considered doing them myself with similar machines. But my local dealer will change them for $50.00 while I wait. My lazy side got the best of me.


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Ron

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Feb 5, 2005
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Orlando
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ST1100s
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2432
Wish I was going with you guys! Have fun and try to sniff some of the flowers along the way. :) Tell Andy Hi for me.
 

BamaRider

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Jul 23, 2006
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68
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Prattville, Ala
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2213
Does he brake on the pedal using his prosthetic or does he have a bike with linked brakes and uses only the lever? Just curious.
 

Ron

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Feb 5, 2005
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Orlando
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ST1100s
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2432
Yes, below the right knee. Hasn't affected his riding much at all.
That is great to hear! I admire him for moving forward and not letting adversity take a personal pleasures away.
 
Joined
Mar 3, 2009
Messages
213
Location
Nashville
Bike
Scrambler Ducati
When we first talked about this trip, my initial comment was "I don't know how many 500mi days I can put together. Turns out; around 1880 mi total. At Seymour IN I headed south to Nashville and Phil, of course, continues west "on schedule".

Ron and Guy, its been a while. It took me about a year and a half to get in good riding condition. The Scrambler was light enough, quick enough, low enough but with 5" of suspension: all the things I needed/wanted. I love the thing, but its not the ideal coast to coast ride. It has been flawless.

I use the rear brake much like I have for decades: low speed and parking lot. At speed I use front brake and rear engine braking. Linked brakes would be OK, but I don't think it would make much difference for me. Left leg amputee riders can get power shifters. If its something a fellow really wants to do, there's not much of anything that can't be overcome.

If you want a little more detail and some video of UP, take a look at my little blog: http://aldntn.bravejournal.com
 
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