What could possibly go wrong?

Xumi

Definitely looking forward to the report! Keep a journal maybe?

Good luck!

georelle

Good luck. Keep us posted. If you are going through South Dakota drop me a line if you need a garage and some tools. I also have a few spares. South Dakota is just about half between Seattle and Indianapolis. I am about 2 miles off I-90.
Georelle.

gggGary · Full Member Joined: Jan 07, 2009 Posts: 114

Yeah Lets set up a network, I am just off I94 35 miles north of Madison WI with a modest collection of spares, a van and a ramp if needed. 608-434-2715 Gary

jayel · Posted: August 26, 2009, 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: What could possibly go wrong?

already been done, XS650 Roadbook sos.650wiki.org/

gggGary · Full Member Joined: Jan 07, 2009 Posts: 114

Well ia was thinking more for just this trip but a good link, I will think on it.
PS stop in and depending in the when you get here spend the night. We'll grill a brat or two. I'll even ride a bit with you the next day.

RainLand

Well, here's the anticlimactic ending.
As it turned out, the bike was in nowhere near the condition advertised. It wasn't even a runner. Not worth the money or the time. I didn't use a baseball bat, but that was because I was coming back from the races and in a pretty good mood.
This guy figured someone would ship it, and be stuck with it whatever condition it was in.
Good news update: found a 1980 in Oregon for less money and in excellent shape. It has a God-awful but good condition king/queen seat and sissy bar ( anyone here building an old-school chopper? ) and actually starts every time with the electric starter. All's well that ends well...

pamcopete

rainLand

Well, that's great! And thanks to all the people here that took the time to try and help you?

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