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Gixxer is gonna be back up!

Posted 07-26-2008 at 07:05 AM by Dvus

It's been a very long time. I don't have my Aprilia any more. Someone else has it. Hope it treats them well! I really have not been out riding this year nor last year. I have to my fall at the track on turn two. Typical accident handful of brakes and target fixation. Should've known better. The gixxer was jacked up I was ok. After that accident, I didn't do anything for a very long time. Just chilled and worked. Went through changes at home. Now I can focus on myself by riding again!

I took the Gixxer for a test ride earlier this week and noticed that it pulled to the right, there was brake drag, the oil cooler was touching the header, the header was also touching the oil pan, and it felt weird sitting on the bike. I took it to Dick Wasco Thursday. He looked at it and noticed that it could be minor work needed to get it back to full comfort level. He called me yesterday and informed me what he found and when it will be done. He said that both forks were a bit tweaked, the rotors were warped, of course the radiator was bent and the subframe was bent. A few things to straighten out and by middle of next week it will be ready! YUP!!!!! I'm going riding Friday August 1! I can't wait to get back on the road and take a long trip! It's been a very long time.

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    Gamuru's Avatar
    It's good to get back on two wheels again. Hope everything works out for you.
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    Posted 07-26-2008 at 02:41 PM by Gamuru Gamuru is offline
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    Ariadneo's Avatar
    Hope the sun shines on your first ride back!
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    Posted 07-27-2008 at 07:40 PM by Ariadneo Ariadneo is offline
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    lostscruz's Avatar
    Let me know if you go, would like to tag along....
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    Posted 08-01-2008 at 06:22 AM by lostscruz lostscruz is offline
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    Dvus's Avatar
    he still has it. I'll let you know when i get it back. I'm off next friday
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    Posted 08-02-2008 at 09:44 AM by Dvus Dvus is offline
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    vtwin's Avatar
    Let me know when you head down south, Indy, Helens, etc
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    Posted 08-03-2008 at 12:12 AM by vtwin vtwin is offline
 

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