Spent some time in the "man-cave" - From Wreck to Restoration

[BassCliff]

Back in the saddle again, again!

Back in the saddle again, again!

Hi!

I took my first commute into work today since my crash on June 20, 2009. I haven't enjoyed the traffic so much in a long time.

Film at 11.

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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[lurch12_2000]

Hi!

I took my first commute into work today since my crash on June 20, 2009. I haven't enjoyed the traffic so much in a long time.

Film at 11.

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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

...kind of a weird, but satisfying feeling?

 

[portdave]

Awesome Cliff. So happy for you. You are blessed to be riding again among other things.:clap:

 

[Guest]

Keep the rubber side down my friend.

 

[Redman]

Cliff,

I celebrate with you.

Yes, More pics please. What have seen so far is impressive. "Film at 11", you say. How about the 6 o'clock news?

So you get your bike back together and have a earthquake.
I get my headlight wiring problem fixed and have thunderstorms and hailstorms.


Dave Redman

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[rapidray]

Way to go Cliff!!!! That is GREAT news!!! How does it handle & how are the BRAKES?!!! Ray.

 

[BassCliff]

Way to go Cliff!!!! That is GREAT news!!! How does it handle & how are the BRAKES?!!! Ray.

Thanks Ray!

The handling is neutral. I don't notice any detrimental changes from the crash. The new bushings on the shocks helped. I'm still taking it a little easy until I get my "sea legs" back, so to speak. I'm going to get Ian to ride behind me in the next day or two to check the tracking, but it feels fine, steers straight, stays solid when I take my hands off the bars, so I think I'm in pretty good shape. The new brakes are better than the old brakes and are performing well. The steel lines and caliper rebuilds are highly recommended by BassCliff.

Dave,

I'll have a little "treat" for everyone as soon as I get home and upload it. After I give Jessie a good cleaning I'll find a scenic spot for some decent pictures. Thanks for celebrating with me. I hope your weather clears soon.

Bill,

I promised Mrs. BassCliff no more crashes. She was a little uneasy when I left this morning, but she trusts me. It's all those other nuts on the road that she worries about.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[tkent02]

It's all those other nuts on the road that she worries about.

Nuts? I thought it was rocks?
Well nuts, rocks, cars, whatever. All the same. When you see one, don't look at it, look at the clean pavement next to it.

Congratulations!

 

[BassCliff]

Nuts? I thought it was rocks?
Well nuts, rocks, cars, whatever. All the same. When you see one, don't look at it, look at the clean pavement next to it.

Congratulations!

Thank you! Excellent advise. I hope I've learned my lesson.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Wallowgreen]

Just wanted to add my congratulations to all the rest. This is a feel good thread!

 

[Dogma]

Great work Cliff! An inspiring rebuild, and instructive as only you do so well.

 

[bonanzadave]

Full circle Cliff. Way to go !!! Hows the knee by the way ?

 

[TheCafeKid]

Congrats Cliff!! Im so happy for you! Glad the bike is doing well too. Better yet, how does it feel to be back on two wheels???

BTW I LOVE that colour on Jessie. Who did the paint? I didnt see...

 

[BassCliff]

New Pictures of Jessie Blue

New Pictures of Jessie Blue

Full circle Cliff. Way to go !!! Hows the knee by the way ?

Thank you Dave.

My knee is all healed up. It's still a little stiff and sore. Some days are better than others, but they're all good days. I have full range of motion, can take stairs two at a time, I can run, I walk all over campus at work, etc. I don't quite have all of the strength back in my left leg but I'm working out 4 or 5 days a week to remedy that.

While I'm working on a new video to commemorate my first commute, here are a few pictures I took when I got home this evening. I haven't had a chance to polish and detail, but I thought you all would like some better pictures.

Thanks again for all of the interest shown in this thread. It's been a fun journey back thanks to all of you.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[BassCliff]

Film at 11!

Film at 11!

Hi,

As promised, although it's only 9:52 here, I've got video to share. Thanks for looking.



Just click the thumbnail to watch my little Youtube video. We were working without a script so I beg your forbearance. Enjoy!


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[tkent02]

Dude, I can appreciate the indulgence and everything, but at least give the girl a baseball bat for checking out the knee armor.!!

And can you for God's sake pull a wheelie or something?

 

[Guest]

Dude, I can appreciate the indulgence and everything, but at least give the girl a baseball bat for checking out the knee armor.!!

And can you for God's sake pull a wheelie or something?

Good stuff Cliff!
Don't worry Tom. I'll get you a vid of some monster wheelies soon. On an L at that!

 

[jonshrader]

Can I ask how bad the crash was?

 

[Guest]

Can I ask how bad the crash was?

C'mon Cliff. Show him the knee :evil:

 

[979roadrunner]

Cliff glad to see you riding, and the bike is beautiful!