karlaeda 0 Posted July 2, 2009 Hey Guys, My name is George - I have recently went on one of your informal rides with Gypsyfrog and Phil and managed a wipeout (http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4967) - I still tell everybody that's what it takes to get approved on this site. I ride an 09 Vstrom which is in the rebuilding stage right now after the "incident" - nothing too bad just some plastics and windscreen needed to be replaced. Would love to go on another ride soon once my thumb heals up (bruised it pretty good) as clutching currently is a problem! See you folks out there and be safe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted July 2, 2009 Welcome George... saw those pics and read of your incident....glad you are ok for the most part...heal up, fix the bike, and maybe see you on a ride soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted July 2, 2009 Welcome George! Also have a Strom in the quiver. Once healed, post up or join back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted July 2, 2009 Welcome aboard. Now that it's summer, there should be lots of easy paced scenic dual sport rides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted July 2, 2009 And more street rides at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOMAD5326 0 Posted July 2, 2009 Welcome George! All healed up, new tires? Took a small spill last week too (figures I'd fall before my crashbars come in), but all is well, only blinkers. Don't know why BMW puts non flexible turnsignals on anyway. . Hope to see you out here soon. I took the liberty and rebuilt your bike for you....here it is.......its been on the juice, but thats not illegal is is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted July 3, 2009 Hey Guys, My name is George - I have recently went on one of your informal rides with Gypsyfrog and Phil and managed a wipeout (http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4967) - I still tell everybody that's what it takes to get approved on this site. I ride an 09 Vstrom which is in the rebuilding stage right now after the "incident" - nothing too bad just some plastics and windscreen needed to be replaced. Would love to go on another ride soon once my thumb heals up (bruised it pretty good) as clutching currently is a problem! See you folks out there and be safe! Hi George Welcome to the group. The trick is to just not fall down. I gave it up years ago. I leave that to the younger guys. :lazy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Phill 0 Posted July 3, 2009 George!!! Glad you made it here. I'm the only one left from our ride that hasn't dumped! Keeping my fingers crossed. Phill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlaeda 0 Posted July 4, 2009 Welcome George! All healed up, new tires? Took a small spill last week too (figures I'd fall before my crashbars come in), but all is well. Hope to see you out here soon. I think I found you a new VSTROM, but think it's been on the juice.... Hey Mike- Hope you are okay. Yeah, those crash bars are amazing..shame you didn't have them yet That Strom looks wicked. I actually finished putting mine back together yesterday and took a short ride along the coast with a friend of mine, boy, did I miss it. Phil- Take it easy now, my friend, no crashing/spilling/dropping allowed for you! Hey guys, Thanks for the warm welcome, see you out there! Still on Deathwings, but I will probably hold on from going on dirt until the new (or used for that matter) KLR is parked in my garage George Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted July 4, 2009 welcome George! some unsolicited advice... a KLR is pretty close in function to your Strom... you may want to consider something a little "dirtier"; that will give you more options when riding with SDAR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlaeda 0 Posted July 4, 2009 welcome George! some unsolicited advice... a KLR is pretty close in function to your Strom... you may want to consider something a little "dirtier"; that will give you more options when riding with SDAR I always get the two models mixed up- meant KLX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOMAD5326 0 Posted July 4, 2009 Or, you tame it into submission a bit! The V is an awesome touring bike and I was actually surprised to see what they can take. Apparently, they can get a bit dirty too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlaeda 0 Posted July 5, 2009 Or, you ride the ride you got and tame it into submission a bit! The V is an awesome touring bike, it can get a bit dirty too. It's mah baby, I don't want to hurt it anymore . Think something lighter as a beginner would be better. Speaking of which, I was out today and went over an oil spill on 79 from Julian...locked up rear wheel again at 20mph in the twisties, slowed down and stopped in the middle of highway. Glad nobody was around . Was freaked out all the way home and could not get that crap off my tire for the next few miles-- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveO 0 Posted August 4, 2009 That Strom looks wicked. I actually finished putting mine back together yesterday and took a short ride along the coast with a friend of mine, boy, did I miss it. Hey guys, Thanks for the warm welcome, see you out there! Still on Deathwings, but I will probably hold on from going on dirt until the new (or used for that matter) KLR is parked in my garage George George, what's wrong with the DRZ400? That's your dirt bike! Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro 1 Posted August 4, 2009 DUDE ! ! ! Can I borrow it for a week or a weekend or 3? Welcome to the greatest motorcycle club ever George! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlaeda 0 Posted August 10, 2009 Didn't have the DRZ until recently! Loving it. Speaking of strom...it becomes more and more looking like that one in the picture. Grabbing all sorts of upgrades for it- That thing sounds fantastic at >7k too!!! -George Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
