Well not really but I had an extra one overnight in the stable and Blanca made a new friend.
Russ Reddick aka Red1100cc all the way from Casper Wyoming after finishing his NCOM/Abate convention in Orlando on his way to the keys stopped by.
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/gene...31146-casper-keys-back-travel-log-w-pics.html
It was about 2:30. We looked at his tires one of which still had plug in it .
So I call Broward motorsports and get a great price on some new Dunlop Q2s as well as an even better (15 bucks a piece) price to mount them.
Ask if they can get it done today and Evan in Service hooked us up.
"Bring it on in and we will take care of it"
Done in 1 hour ! Excellent and thank you very much.
Super duper hooter to Eden in parts, Evan Cicero in service and the service Mgr Mr Joe Sacco of Broward Motorsports of Palm Beach (their northern store).
Got him some fresh oil also as well as a super neat Hayabusa key chain.
Great place, just upset I didnt need anthing...
Evan also found a steering neck fairing push pin and replaced it for Russ free of charge...! (and we all know how much those lil boogers are)
Anyone in Palm Beach county needing anything I highly recommend Broward Motorsports. Go in ask for Evan Cicero and relax.
They have Blancas Stamp of approval...
It was about 5:30 by the time we got home and I wasnt really comfy with patting Russ on the back and letting him hit US1 at night going south.
For those that dont know US1 is the ONLY road into and out of Keys.
Its two lanes, old fashioned and skinny.
At night most are heading north after being in sun all day , drinking all day and well its local daily news that someone got killed by a driver who veered over and that was that. Not gonna happen on my watch.
Also since on the way home it was a bad omen to have witnessed this:
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/gene...131817-local-rider-down-wear-proper-gear.html
So I welcome the weary traveller into my tent , treat him like family and the wife made us an excellent turkey casserole.
Got Avatar on PPV , set him up with a bed, a shower and a place to call home for a night. Heck he even had WiFi !
After the movie we stayed up till 3am doing my favorite thing...rubbin magic motorcycles..
His bike was well should have stayed outside..yuck...but I pushed it inside put it up on stands and detailed the crap out of that thing for him.
Cleaned the chain, cleaned the bike, waxed the bike, replaced his broken front brake lever with my leftover one I had and he was all ready to hit the road in the morning to enjoy a nice ride to Key West and see the sights.
Like a Nascar pit stop he and he his bike were nice and refreshed and my mind is at ease since he left mid morn in broad daylight.
Heres the weary traveller..
popped the tank and checked all things..
ps...notice fugly factory sticker on tank...
Now you see it...
Now you dont....
He said I tried but gave up.
Well thats a challenge to me so it had to go.
My fingernail hurts a bit but man it looks alot better !
Doing his part cleaning that nasty front wheel..
Finished product....mmm...nice and ready to represent Wyoming when he gets to Key West.
Morning pipe and some easy mental time..
Loading up...
(and yes we even put a Schnitz Racing sticker on his fairing to cover up that lil boo boo)
Cleaned and waxed, new tires, fresh oil&filter, new brake lever, cleaned and waxed chain...All good ta go !
Hes pushing on to Key West today. I gave him addy for No Name pub for a great pizza and and ice cold thirst quencher.
Showed him where to go on old 7 mile bridge for observation and pics.
Russ it was great to meet you.
You are most welcome in my home and my spare room anytime....good peep you are.
I am happy to have helped you along your way.
Ride safe and keep that Hi-Beam on so Granny can see ya' !
I look forward to seeing your pics of the keys and hearing from you today to make sure all went well with your final leg down.
Stay in touch..
Russ Reddick aka Red1100cc all the way from Casper Wyoming after finishing his NCOM/Abate convention in Orlando on his way to the keys stopped by.
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/gene...31146-casper-keys-back-travel-log-w-pics.html
It was about 2:30. We looked at his tires one of which still had plug in it .
So I call Broward motorsports and get a great price on some new Dunlop Q2s as well as an even better (15 bucks a piece) price to mount them.
Ask if they can get it done today and Evan in Service hooked us up.
"Bring it on in and we will take care of it"
Done in 1 hour ! Excellent and thank you very much.
Super duper hooter to Eden in parts, Evan Cicero in service and the service Mgr Mr Joe Sacco of Broward Motorsports of Palm Beach (their northern store).
Got him some fresh oil also as well as a super neat Hayabusa key chain.
Great place, just upset I didnt need anthing...
Evan also found a steering neck fairing push pin and replaced it for Russ free of charge...! (and we all know how much those lil boogers are)
Anyone in Palm Beach county needing anything I highly recommend Broward Motorsports. Go in ask for Evan Cicero and relax.
They have Blancas Stamp of approval...
It was about 5:30 by the time we got home and I wasnt really comfy with patting Russ on the back and letting him hit US1 at night going south.
For those that dont know US1 is the ONLY road into and out of Keys.
Its two lanes, old fashioned and skinny.
At night most are heading north after being in sun all day , drinking all day and well its local daily news that someone got killed by a driver who veered over and that was that. Not gonna happen on my watch.
Also since on the way home it was a bad omen to have witnessed this:
https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/gene...131817-local-rider-down-wear-proper-gear.html
So I welcome the weary traveller into my tent , treat him like family and the wife made us an excellent turkey casserole.
Got Avatar on PPV , set him up with a bed, a shower and a place to call home for a night. Heck he even had WiFi !
After the movie we stayed up till 3am doing my favorite thing...rubbin magic motorcycles..
His bike was well should have stayed outside..yuck...but I pushed it inside put it up on stands and detailed the crap out of that thing for him.
Cleaned the chain, cleaned the bike, waxed the bike, replaced his broken front brake lever with my leftover one I had and he was all ready to hit the road in the morning to enjoy a nice ride to Key West and see the sights.
Like a Nascar pit stop he and he his bike were nice and refreshed and my mind is at ease since he left mid morn in broad daylight.
Heres the weary traveller..
popped the tank and checked all things..
ps...notice fugly factory sticker on tank...
Now you see it...
Now you dont....
He said I tried but gave up.
Well thats a challenge to me so it had to go.
My fingernail hurts a bit but man it looks alot better !
Doing his part cleaning that nasty front wheel..
Finished product....mmm...nice and ready to represent Wyoming when he gets to Key West.
Morning pipe and some easy mental time..
Loading up...
(and yes we even put a Schnitz Racing sticker on his fairing to cover up that lil boo boo)
Cleaned and waxed, new tires, fresh oil&filter, new brake lever, cleaned and waxed chain...All good ta go !
Hes pushing on to Key West today. I gave him addy for No Name pub for a great pizza and and ice cold thirst quencher.
Showed him where to go on old 7 mile bridge for observation and pics.
Russ it was great to meet you.
You are most welcome in my home and my spare room anytime....good peep you are.
I am happy to have helped you along your way.
Ride safe and keep that Hi-Beam on so Granny can see ya' !
I look forward to seeing your pics of the keys and hearing from you today to make sure all went well with your final leg down.
Stay in touch..
