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    #1

    Suzi to hospital

    Suzi may go via ambulance (flatbed) to the rehab clinic (mechanic) tomorrow AM.

    After the accident damage (right engine cover, foot peg, brake pedal, turn signals, headlight glass and trim), I'll go for valve check/adjust, oil & filter, spark plugs/tune up, 140 mph speedo.

    The SS brake lines and rear suspension upgrade may have to wait another season or few months.

    Anything I'm forgetting? She's got new tires, fork seals and springs, sprockets and chain.

    Go ahead. Be brutal.
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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    Did she get the new tires before or after the accident?

    Why don't you fix the damage yourself? It sounds like standard from being dumped on her side i.e. no collision so no potential frame damage.

    Post some photos so we can see.

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      #3
      Rob, with your hands messed up, please make certain to clean them with some hydrogen peroxide, blot dry and apply liberal amounts of triple antibiotic ointment to help speed the healing of those wounds.

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        #4
        he mentioned before that his front fender was bent....well it is plastic so if it looks bent then the forks are twisted in the clamps or bent.
        look at the fork stop area and see if there is impact to the frame area where the fork stop made hard contact.
        i have even seen the lower triple (aluminum) fork stop broken off in the past when the bike went down at full steering lock.
        many things to check and i bet a shop will charge 700.00 and up for new parts/used parts/labor...i bet it close to a grand... maybe more.
        it is what it is.

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          #5
          Originally posted by GSX1000E View Post
          Rob, with your hands messed up, please make certain to clean them with some hydrogen peroxide, blot dry and apply liberal amounts of triple antibiotic ointment to help speed the healing of those wounds.
          and seeing how your a single guy....no wanking till your paws are healed 100%

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            #6
            Originally posted by blowerbike View Post
            and seeing how your a single guy....no wanking till your paws are healed 100%
            Actually, bandages came off both hands today - I'm going to try riding a (ten speed) bike tomorrow.

            I'll tell you what would make me hard - seeing Suzi back home, all fixed up and with her 140-mph speedo (thanks Rapidray) installed.

            In the early 1980's, I was riding a '73 Z1. I came to a party, and somebody introduced me to Hank, who was sitting on the couch. "Hank's got a bike just like yours (KZ900)."

            Hank didn't stand up. His right leg below the knee was missing. Seems Hank and his KZ had a little tussle with a van, and Hank lost (his leg).

            The way I see it, any spill that leaves you with two working legs is a good thing.

            I plan on spending a lot more time cleaning her and learning to wrench on her.

            I know riding's the thing, but just having her home and in running order would mean a lot to me now.

            Thanks to all those who've had kind words.
            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

            2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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              #7
              Rod, I'd say take your motorcycle to the shop that did your header and carburetor jetting. Tell them you want a evaluation/estimate of damage done.... By the time your healed, your motorcycle will be healed. Hopefully by spring time, you'll be back on two wheels. It is obvious you love your motorcycle so price is no big deal. Good luck Rob. You take it easy.
              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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                #8
                Rob, if your forks and TT's are messed up, I have a few sets around here that I could let go for pretty close to what the shipping would cost to get them to you from here
                if blowerbike and several of the many, many East coast GSers can't get some to you at a good price.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by storm 64 View Post
                  Rod, I'd say take your motorcycle to the shop that did your header and carburetor jetting. Tell them you want a evaluation/estimate of damage done.
                  Frank Davis of Powerhouse Motorcycles (http://www.powerhousemc.com/).

                  No one else touches my Suzi.
                  1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                  2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by GSX1000E View Post
                    Rob, if your forks and TT's are messed up, I have a few sets around here that I could let go for pretty close to what the shipping would cost to get them to you from here
                    if blowerbike and several of the many, many East coast GSers can't get some to you at a good price.
                    Much appreciated. Let you know in a few days.
                    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                      Frank Davis of Powerhouse Motorcycles (http://www.powerhousemc.com/).

                      No one else touches my Suzi or my wallet.
                      i fixed your post for you....LOL

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                        #12
                        I have everything to get your bike on the road.
                        Let me know what the Doctor prescribes.
                        1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
                        1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by chef1366 View Post
                          I have everything to get your bike on the road.
                          Let me know what the Doctor prescribes.
                          Will do...thanks.
                          1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                          2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by GSX1000E View Post
                            Rob, if your forks and TT's are messed up, I have a few sets around here that I could let go for pretty close to what the shipping would cost to get them to you from here
                            if blowerbike and several of the many, many East coast GSers can't get some to you at a good price.
                            Originally posted by chef1366 View Post
                            I have everything to get your bike on the road.
                            Let me know what the Doctor prescribes.
                            THIS is what makes the motorcycle community great -- the fellowship and good will and empathy to help a down rider.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Wingsconsin View Post
                              THIS is what makes the motorcycle community great -- the fellowship and good will and empathy to help a down rider.
                              Yes indeed. Reminds me of Indian Larry cutting his trophy in half to share with his runner up.
                              1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                              2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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