Hiccups are no bueno, as well.... and I'm equally unable to stop them with intention as I am with a sneeze. 
Hope you're feeling better soon, Phil!
Hope you're feeling better soon, Phil!
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Still a little sore but I'm doing fine - I haven't had any hiccups and for that I am very thankful!Hiccups are no bueno, as well.... and I'm equally unable to stop them with intention as I am with a sneeze.
Hope you're feeling better soon, Phil!
I can sneeze and cough now without wetting my britches and that's a good thing.
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Cracked Ribs, eh ? Ouch !
Geezz.... No wonder... That thing was a real Bear Trap.
Glad to hear you feel a bit better now.
And Phil.... How does BlueBelle is recovering ?
Did she received any replacement parts yet ?
Geezz.... No wonder... That thing was a real Bear Trap.
Glad to hear you feel a bit better now.
And Phil.... How does BlueBelle is recovering ?
Did she received any replacement parts yet ?
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Bluebelle is repaired and ready to roll again.
New mirror covers, new saddlebag lids, new exhaust system, oil & filter change, and a few other items that she needed.
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Outriggers would have been of no use in the situation I encountered.
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Well, it's hard to practice for the 'unexpected' ...
Those fellers had the distinct advantage of knowing what was coming - even had someone pointing it out for them.
I sort of got bushwhacked!
Uncle Phil. I got busy for about a month and I'm just learning of your Alaska trip now. Sorry to hear you had a spill. Bikes are repairable you are not. Sounds like a good ol' hockey injury. Nothing worse than cracked ribs. They just take time to heal. Happy to hear you made it back home.
If you've every heard of the Canadian band Rush their drummer owned a GS and did your Alaska tour. I wonder if you came across the same road crew? His book called Ghost Rider explains his travels across Canada, Alaska and USA into Mexico. Good read.
Look forward to seeing you in Renfrew. Ride safe my friend.
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If you've every heard of the Canadian band Rush their drummer owned a GS and did your Alaska tour. I wonder if you came across the same road crew? His book called Ghost Rider explains his travels across Canada, Alaska and USA into Mexico. Good read.
Look forward to seeing you in Renfrew. Ride safe my friend.
Dave
Late to the party again, UP. So sorry to hear of your misfortune but glad to hear that you are up and away once more. Take care,
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I’ve followed your terrible troubles from day one,Hanging tougher than l could imagine.
Not to take anything away,but to note that every rider that l know gets off the ground and looks and worries about the condition of their BIKE.Dunno, just instinct to care for a loved one I suppose!
Happy trails.
Not to take anything away,but to note that every rider that l know gets off the ground and looks and worries about the condition of their BIKE.Dunno, just instinct to care for a loved one I suppose!
Happy trails.
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My problem was I couldn't get off the ground until the kind folks in the cars behind me helped me up and then helped me get BlueBelle out of the deep mud and rut.
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Glad to hear you’re on the mend- how did you get parts for the 01 so quickly? From the donor bikes?
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Uncle Phil's Honda Parts Supply - They seldom let me down and have very quick delivery with free shipping!
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Well, if you are interested here is the tale of my ride to Alaska and back with pictures!
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Great story and pictures, but,,,,, you sure don't go out of your way to eat healthy food, as far as I can tell. Just sayin'Well, if you are interested here is the tale of my ride to Alaska and back with pictures!
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FYI. The nets over the orchards helps keep the birds from damaging the crops. They also use air canons that fire every 10 minutes or so and scare the birds off.....and anyone else in the area....Well, if you are interested here is the tale of my ride to Alaska and back with pictures!
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