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Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Plumber, Mar 11, 2009.

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  1. Plumber

    Plumber Member

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    I decided to take the bike to work today, a good 90mile round trip. All going weel untill some good old homegrown welsh mud got in my path.........................
     
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    The Bars.............
     

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    The tank..................
     

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    The pegs...................... I did the last three miles in second gear with my hands crossed on the bars
     

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    it was a lovely lowside drop followed swiftly by a ripping highside. I'm a little sore now
     
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    plumber - you ok buddy? that's a heavy story man..
    hope yer alright!
     
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    From one plumber to another....OUCH!I got hit by a bakery truck when I was stationed in Bermuda in 1980.Scuffed up and sore for quite a while.Happened the day after I painted my bike..Green!Good to see you can still post here.
    Joe...the plumber
     
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    I'm gutted, the last time i crashed a bike was a GS1000 twelve years ago, i thought i was over the whole crashing thing, but apparently not. I can safely say that twelve years have not been kind to my body and it deffinaltley hurts more the older you get.
     
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    Sorry to hear about your bad luck man. Hope you aren't as banged up as that bike man. Get well soon.
     
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    aww man all that work.... u getting insurance for it?
     
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    oh, i like how you put this in the modifications section, but i have to say, that modification doesnt suit my taste.

    in all seriousness, get well
     
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    Wow glad your OK. Hope you heal quickly.
     
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    Sorry to hear that. Glad you are okay though.
     
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    Oh Man!! and I was just admiring your tank a few days ago !!
    Hope you're well and get your bike back in shape !
     
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    Hey Plumber, I'm a noob and son't know you for anything, but I am sorry to hear that. I hope you get well soon.
     
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    Sorry bout the bike dude, Glad oyu are ok too.
     
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    Sorry to hear about your spill. Bike can be fixed, ones life & limb are not so easy to fix. Glad to hear you have nothing more than aches & bruises.
    Get well soon.
    Gregg
     
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  18. Plumber

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    Ok. I've been hummin and harrin about hardtailing for a while. Now would seem to be the perfect oportunity.

    I only have one question, steel, 1" x 10 swg mild steel tube or 1" seamless cold drawn tube ????

    or have i got it all wrong?????

    in short, what steel do i need???
     
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    Glad you are OK. One crash every 12 years is a pretty good average. I think I'll crash mine before I paint it. :lol:
     
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    just don't use some of your plumbing pipe, j/k.... sorry to hear about the crash man. Hope you ain't scabbed up too bad.
     
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