Yes sir.
What did you do with your Yamaha today?
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I put the down comforter on it in the garage and got it set up with moth balls and peppermint oil spray for the winter solstice hibernation.
Got the Dolomiti bags installed. Still have the bike apart cleaning up some wiring. Nice to have top loading bags again. Also, used the supplied extra barrel to match the v46 to box so all 3 use the same key.
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In the old days before Frank stopped making French Onion Soup I'd be in Amarillo enjoying a bowl.
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In the new days we could go further north to Trinidad and enjoy a different type bowl.
You need to get our more. You look awfully pale in your avatar picture.
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Did this two weeks ago: My appointment was cancelled today so I had a chance to go for quick early morning ride up to Idaho Spring and over Guanella Pass. A bit chilly early this morning so I pulled off at Idaho Springs to put on my jacket liner. That is where the early morning ride ended. I put the FJR on the Ground. On the freeway exit ramp approaching the traffic circle is where the FJR got tired. (See map). There is a small two inch curb with a concrete apron for the big rig trailers to ride on going around the sharp right hander before the circle. Normally there would be a solid white line designating where the curb is, but it was all worn away from traffic. The concrete apron blends in with the concrete on-ramp. Watching for traffic in the circle I did not see the curb in my peripheral vision. (no white line). The FJR tried to climb the curb and then fell over on the right side. ATGATT was the word of the day. My right leg got caught between the right exhaust and the curb. The weight of the bike was on my upper right ankle. Leg was twisted and I could not untwist and get out from under the bike. Trapped on the ground flopping around like a fish out of water. Lady behind me stopped and tried to push the bike off of me. No avail, just made it worse. The guy behind her stopped and lifted the bike off of me and positioned it on the side stand. By the time I was able to get up to thank them they were gone. Who ever you folks where, thank you. Leg hurt but was able to walk on it. Very little damage to the bike. Engine crash guards and sliders did their job. Guard is scraped on the bottom and slider is ground down a bit. No other damage. Rode to George Town to head up the Pass, but by then the ankle was too sore to use the rear break pedal. Decided it was best to head home and get the ankle on ice. Here are a couple of pictures of the leg on ice and the scrapes on the bike. A bit underwhelming for the pain that the ankle, leg and knee are feeling. Boot, Riding Pants and Jacket are scraped up a little but still servable. Knee pads and elbow pads work. Be careful and ride safe out there.
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Here is todays follow up on my FJR oops. Turns out the score is FJR 1 Chuck 0. Today after my daughter fussed me out and my Wife' very concerned, and loving urging,
I went to the Doc to have the leg / ankle checked out. After the X-rays shots, turns out I have a Distal Fibula Fracture, on my right ankle /leg. And a lot of bruising. My season is pretty much over for the rest of the year. Six to Eight weeks to completely heal. Maybe I will be able to sneak in a ride just after Thanksgiving weather permitting. Had to take the pictures with a camera off the commuter screen. The Hospital software would not let me copy and paste the images off their website. One can clearly see the break. Got an appt with Ortho next week. And as a bonus, the Doc gave me my annual Flu Shot. Now the arm is sore.
Todays visit with the Ortho folks and more X-rays, discovered that I have in addition to my Distal Fibular Fracture, a proximal Fibular Head Fracture. A crack on the top of the Fibula Bone. Also they are worried about soft tissue damage between the Fibula and the Tibia Bone. They have me scheduled for a MRI on Thursday. Leg is in a splint cast and I am learning how to maneuver on a set of crutches, as they don't want me to put weight on the ankle / leg. Bones will heal on their own but if there is damage to the ligaments, muscles, soft tissue, etc. between the two bones then surgery might be needed. MRI will tell. Looks like I am for sure grounded for 6 to 8 weeks for sure. The Fibular bone and assorted soft tissue gives the ankle it stability and strength.
My new wheels for the next few weeks.
Results of the MRI were neg. No soft tissue damage that would need surgery. So another week in the splint cast and then a Boot to support / immobilize the angle / leg. For how long???? Have another appt in a week with more X-rays pics to be taken.
Thanksgiving Update:
Went to the Ortho Doc today. Got the Leg Boot off and got permission to Go Ride again by my Doc. After 7 weeks on not even riding around the block, I am a bit eager to ride. Trouble is, We had a snow storm come through last night and drop 4 inches of snow and ice on the roads. Going to have to wait a bit more.
Chuck, you are a lucky man. Have you tried getting the boot on and off? It took me some time to get it on and off without a lot of pain. BOL
Changed the oil and practiced rear wheel steering with the brake instead of throttle.
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After nearly two months of not riding and having to sit out our beautiful Colorado Indian summer weather, I finally was able to get the horse that threw me and broke my leg, out for a ride. (See earlier Post 287) The weather today was sunny and calm with the temps in the mid 50s. Great day to take the FJR out. Still a bit shaky with the weight of the bike and a tender leg/ ankle, but O so good to be able to ride again. This old curmudgeon needs to get his Moto Fix otherwise he gets grumpy. Motored out to Colorado Air and Space Port, formally known as Front Range Airport, near Watkins, Colorado. Rode about a 57 mile loop northwest of the airport and then on home. Was able to get a couple of pictures while I was out east.
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Awesome Chuck, just awesome
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Replaced the front brake switch on my Yamaha ST as it was making the cruise control to not work, not as easy as the Honda ST as you have to go deep into the wire housing to replace it. It is also a lot more money.
Easy fix. Get a Yamaha that doesn't have all that silly stuff on it.
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Boo, Hoo, Hoo. I don’t have a Yamaha. Maybe Santa will be good to me. Have Honda, Suzuki, and Kawasaki, but no Yamaha.
This look fun, and I have 5 acres of woods.
This look fun, and I have 5 acres of woods.
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It really reinvigorated the joy of riding for me. Offroad is a whole new set of skills and challenges.
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Those red side panels look so much better than what came on it. The red ones are the fastest.
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Chuck, I heard that the restaurant there has permanently closed. Did you see if that was true? That was such a great ride destination.
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Did not go inside but it looked like it was closed. Covid and the Gov's Rules you know.
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Well I joined the Yamaha club today. Bought a TTR-125 that will keep me busy over the Winter, just finding all the parts that are missing. But, it runs. Probably won’t stop, but it was cheap.
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