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Author Message   Ulywife Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 07:53 am:        Lonnie - welcome to C3! You'll find that C3 has many "members", but are very spread out over this long state. If your local dealer is having an appreciation day, etc. again, post it here for others to know about.   U4euh Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 12:15 pm:        lonnie-Greensboro Hd/Buell will have to step up their game. Plain and simple. I've been into the store(off Randleman Rd) several times since getting my Buell, I am on their mailing list in fact. But never knew any of the mentioned events were taking place. I just totaled Tonya's car Saturday night. Going around a corner, big truck looked like he was not gonna turn, I shifted right then left and caught the right rear tire off the pavement, the tail slid and i counter steered, but it was too late. slid backwards into a small embankment, but large enough to launch the car into the air. The car started to spin( 3 full rotations) while taking down a fence made of 2x6x20 rough cut wood. One of the boards came through the back window, missed the seat by 16 inches and then knocked the rear passenger side door off the hinges. the only window that did not break is the drivers side, the only part of the car not to strike a post was where I sat. one post went through the rear door, another through the trunk. I'll post up some pics when I get a chance. Somebody put their hands on my shoulder's that night, and I am listening! Twig- no problems, Spectrum and myself had a really great ride. always nice to get out into some of my favorite scenary. We stopped and took a few good pictures, which I will also post WIGAC.   Spectrum Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 12:48 pm:        Wow Jim, sounds like a scary event. We are just glad you came through it ok. Is there anything I can do to help?   Ulywife Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 01:34 pm:        Damn, Jim. glad you are ok and were traveling alone. Cars, like bikes, can be repaired/replaced...lives cannot.   Rubberdown Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 01:41 pm:        Glad you're ok Jim! Sorry about the car. Tonya done kicking yer ass yet? I'm trying to get hold of my brother to see if he's getting the Grand MArquis or not. I'll call you.   Twig Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 06:42 pm:        Jim, sounds like you were VERY lucky. Glad you are okay.   Spectrum Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 07:27 pm:        Jim here's a little diversion to take your mind off of things. Gearhead posted this over in the 1125R section. As we talked about, the 1125R fairing and spider will bolt right up on a XB. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=290431&post=1126019#POST1126019   U4euh Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 07:29 pm:        Well I left work and forgot to grab the camera out of my desk. Thanks all! Nothing anybody can really do(thanks though). Were gonna be looking at good reliable cars now. That was Tonya's car and it was paid for with only liability insurance. Yes I was very lucky, the pictures will show just that. Talk more later   Guell Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 07:32 pm:        holy crap Jim! glad your ok!   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 07:06 am:        Sorry about the car Jim, but glad you came through that ok.   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 07:12 am:        I registered for the RP event yesterday and ended up with a coupon for 15% off one item from the parts department. Took me a second to think of anything I neededd, then remembered seeingstars belt! That's like $20 off! I'm ready to do the XB9 conversion. When is a good time for the involved parties?   Spike Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 08:00 am:        I got a lead on a Firebolt, so it's time for the Ulysses to go. Asking price has been lowered to $8400, but I'm still open to offers. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 352914.html http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33 1524   Seeinstars Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 12:44 pm:        I'm ready to do the XB9 conversion. When is a good time for the involved parties? I'll be at the show saturday, sunday I have to go to the mountains to my grandfathers momorial, and the next weekend I'm going to new jersey for his funeral. If I end up not going to jersey I'll have to work, since its my sat to work. We'll talk during the show to see if we could do it during a weeknight. -mike   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 01:17 pm:        I'm free tonight.   Mikethebike72 Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 02:44 pm:        Does anyone have current contact information on Larry? I haven't heard back from him on the tickets he won.   Ulywife Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:18 pm:        Mike - I don't have anything current, but did drop him a PM to make contact with you for his free tickets. Maybe he still has the same e-mail account. kls   Sportymark Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 06:49 pm:        I am free some nights, usually just need some notice, we can use my garage, as I have my tools at hme, just need the torque wrench and the stop bar. we do not have to remove the clutch do we?   Seeinstars Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 07:00 pm:        I'll bring the torque wrench, primary lock and the service manual. just need more of a notice. Also, not sure if my wife would like me to come home late on a week night. -mike   U4euh Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 08:56 pm:        The 2x6x20 Found a lot of stuff out past the car in the direction of travel. which after thinking about today, if I had not been wearing a seat belt, I would have been thrown in the same direction,if not place, that the fence post came through.   U4euh Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 09:08 pm:        And now for the fun part of that day: Spectrum and the 1125r On another pass I was honored! Great shot, thanks Bryan!   Ulywife Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 09:16 pm:        Damn Jim. Hope Tonya wasn't too attached to the Saturn. Not sure if you all read Quick Board or not, but I've got another Military Care Package going out tomorrow if anyone would like to contribute. There are a couple of threads on Quick Board and several members have PayPal'd $$ to send BadWeB active military personnel care packages. Just thought I'd mention it. Our first package (2 actually) went to Devdawg from Jacksonville.   Hughlysses Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 09:37 pm:        Holy crap Jim! I just dropped in to check on y'all and saw the photos of your wreck. Dang- you sure know how to destroy a Saturn. Glad you're OK.   Bigdaddy Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 10:06 pm:        Jim, I'm very happy that you walked away from that. I'd be remiss if I didn't add you sure know how to tear one up G2   Ram Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 10:30 pm:        Holy Bejeebus, Jim! Those are some seriously scary pictures. I'm so glad you walked away safe. Good karma rocks! p.s. U4 got poled!   Spectrum Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 10:54 pm:        Jim the shots of the Saturn are crazy. We are truly fortunate you were not injured. On another note I especially like the shot of you with a knee down on the 11. Can you send me the high-res shots of our ride. It is kind of amazing the range of events that transpired in a single day. I for one am very thankful that you are still with us and look forward to your company and the opportunity to ride with you another day.   1313 Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 01:19 am:        Jim, HOLY SHEEOT! I'm glad you are OK, man! Unbelievable! Someone was definitely looking out for you! I guess I'll have to give you a little lee-way on sending that package to Hickory. MTB, I just sent you an Email with Larry's cell #, that he got shortly after moving back to NC. 1313   Jlnance Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 08:22 am:        Glad you're still alive Jim. Those are some scary pictures.   U4euh Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 10:51 am:        Thanks all- I used it as an oppurtunity to teach my students at school how important it is to wear safety equipment. on a side note the big orange dog bed hangin out of the trunk, the kids screamed out that air bag was orange-LOL 1313-it will go out tommorrow! Spectrum-they will be on their way 2 night! Can't wait myself, had a great time. U4 got poled! Now that is funny! Thanks The Saturn really is not made to be driven away from an accident I suppose, but it did its' job, Thank Goodness.   Zxzer04 Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 07:02 am:        Hi guys, I have not been checking my email much lately...If you are interested in going to the race, let me know. I will either leave them at Ray Price, or meet you there Saturday and make sure you get the tickets as not only do I not have the gas money, but at this point and time, just not up to going. My # is 919-332-7760 if you are interested. Larry   New12r Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 04:48 pm:        Jim, glad you are ok! Spike, the Uly not doin it for ya either huh...Fun bike but not a firebolt. I ran a 1:48.7 at Barber on mine tuesday, was running 1:42's on Smokes 1125R taking it easy!! The Uly needs a new home.