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    I had a visitor stop by this morning. Stator stopped by with a 550 head. He asked me if I could remove some broken exhaust bolts out of the 550 head he's working on. No problem buddy, give me a couple of days and I'll have it fixed up for you👍
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    My Motorcycles:
    22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
    22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
    82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
    81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
    79 1000e (all original)
    82 850g (all original)
    80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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      Beary nice of you to offer the help Norm. Just make sure the payment method he uses includes some of his stash of green chiles.
      Larry

      '79 GS 1000E
      '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
      '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
      '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
      '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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        Yep, Stator wanted to ask Norm for help so he and I jumped on the Bandit for a 700 mile ride that started Saturday about 5pm. After the visit to Norm's, we visited Brandywine falls in the Cuyahoga Valley near Cleveland. For those who notice, I left the scarf on the bike for the hike to the falls as it was getting in the way more than anything.

        Stator at Brandywine falls by Scott Baker, on Flickr

        It was pretty dang hot for the rest of the ride home and Stator was so tired he slept in the top case for the rest of the trip. Hopefully he'll ride along when we pick up that head this week.
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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          Originally posted by Burque73 View Post
          I was thankful for the chance to host the GSR's mascot. It really is a fun thing to be a part of. If he ever comes bach, I'll make sure to get him out to see some more of the area here.

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          Hey Roger.

          I hadn't logged in a long while and I see all this.

          Glad Stator was found and got to go a few more places with you.
          Too bad about the boat episode.

          And now he is in Ohio.

          Splendid.
          Last edited by Highway_Glider; 07-06-2020, 09:52 PM.
          Daniel

          https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ine=1539562056

          1973 Honda ST90
          1983 Suzuki GS1100GK

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            Originally posted by Highway_Glider View Post
            Hey Roger.

            I hadn't logged in a long while and I see all this.

            Glad Stator was found and got to go a few more places with you.
            Too bad about the boat episode.

            And now he is in Ohio.

            Splendid.
            I'm sure it was more than the boat episode that kept Stator out of the public eye for a while, but he's back and moving around again which is good.
            Roger

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              Well, I got the broken exhaust bolts out of Stator's 550 head. Hopefully I can meet up with him this Saturday, I'll be in the Columbus Ohio. I'll call you later, take it easy Stator buddy. 👍
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              My Motorcycles:
              22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
              22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
              82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
              81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
              79 1000e (all original)
              82 850g (all original)
              80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                Thank you Norm; Scott and I will be there.

                Stator
                Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                1981 GS550T - My First
                1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                  Stator and I stopped at a small cafe in South Charleston OH for lunch during our ride to Columbus to get the head. He thoroughly enjoyed the lunch, this place makes a very good hashbrown casserole, and thrilled the staff with his stories.

                  Stator Lunch by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                  Stator with All in Flavor Cafe Staff by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                  He insisted on getting one of the chocolate chip cookies but didn't have time to eat it right away. It was very thick, gooey, and fantastic tasting.

                  Stator Chocolate Chip Cookie by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                  Later, after getting the head and visiting the American Motorcycle Association Museum, we stopped at Cedar Cliff falls on our way home. He was very disappointed the water levels were so much lower this time than my last visit but still insisted on trying out my camera to take his own picture

                  Stator Taking Pictures by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                  Stator Picture of Cedar Cliff Falls by Scott Baker, on Flickr
                  Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                  1981 GS550T - My First
                  1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                  2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                  Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                  Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                  and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                    Lovely waterfall pic.
                    Looks like there is some room for expansion on Stator's leather jacket if he keeps cramming the cookies.
                    2@ \'78 GS1000

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                      Stator and I rode down south this evening to find Fallsville Falls, an area I have passed repeatedly on other rides home and not stopped at. It was so hot today he wanted to stand in a shallow pool in the creek even with as little as was flowing.

                      Stator at Fallsville Falls by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                      Then, after the over 1/4-mile hike back to the bike, he sat and enjoyed the last couple of minutes of the sunset

                      Fallsville Falls Sunset by Scott Baker, on Flickr
                      Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                      1981 GS550T - My First
                      1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                      2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                      Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                      Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                      and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                        Another Waterfall?!

                        Stator, Charmayne, and I went to visit a waterfall closer to where we live. I never realized until recently this one is in my regular riding area but we had fun and Stator enjoyed the little hike. Of course, since Charmayne's bike is still down, we used her truck which meant Stator was put into the back seat

                        Stator Buckled In by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                        He lagged behind us a little but at least the creek bed was mostly dry

                        Stator Out for Hike by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                        Our very dry and hot weather equals very little water flow so only one corner of the entire Horseshoe Falls, otherwise known as Flat Rock falls, had anything coming over it. That meant Charmayne and Stator could sit on the shelf

                        Stator and Charmayne Horseshoe Falls by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                        I'm hoping Stator and I can take a bike ride sometime soon though I don't really know where just yet as my free time will be a bit limited this week
                        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                        1981 GS550T - My First
                        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                          Stator decided to come back out to the garage with Charmayne and I today. He insisted on helping change out two shims but was too short to reach the ratchet so he grabbed the step stool to prop himself up on

                          Helping with Shim Change by Scott Baker, on Flickr
                          Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                          1981 GS550T - My First
                          1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                          2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                          Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                          Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                          and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                            Stator enjoyed a change of pace this evening when we went to the Fox Hollow Rodeo so Charmayne could enter the barrel racing tonight. When we first arrived, Stator climbed up on the side of the trailer to watch the events in the arena from afar.

                            Stator on Trailer by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                            However, once Charmayne finished warming my horse Lou up, he wanted to climb up into the saddle for a little bit.

                            Stator Riding Lou by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                            Stator Riding Lou cropped by Scott Baker, on Flickr

                            Sadly, during Charmayne's run, Lou had a problem near the bucking chutes and threw Charmayne off. However, she climbed back up and finished the pattern for no score.
                            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                            1981 GS550T - My First
                            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                              Stator the horse whisperer.
                              Daniel

                              https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ine=1539562056

                              1973 Honda ST90
                              1983 Suzuki GS1100GK

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                                Stator found out I was packing the top case today and got curious


                                Preparing for Blue Ridge Trip by Scott Baker, on Flickr


                                Then, when I told him where we are going and showed him this thread - https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...kway-Ride-2016 - he said he can't wait until Sunday morning when we leave
                                Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                                1981 GS550T - My First
                                1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                                2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                                Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                                Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                                and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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