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Thank you guys for voting. And Will...you da man. I was really pissed off on Friday when I saw that d-bag voting over and over for himself. It just really let me down b/c I was trying to focus on something good on the anniversary of my accident....and then he goes and has to be a dick about it. The car did not stop.

Every minute I hit refresh and there are a shitload of more votes for bike b. There is some way he is doing this. I think he disabled his cookies so he can vote over and over.

Not ahead anymore. This shit's rigged. This guy just got 40 votes in 3 minutes. He is well ahead of me.

Wooohoo! That dude with the Harley looks like he already has enough money anyway. haha

Here's the deal. I am entered in a bike contest and can win $500 if I have the most votes. With my handicapped accessible house going up, I need all the money I can get because I am soon to be BROKE. I think you can only vote once a day. Vote for me!! http://www.motoreagles.com/home/bom-august-poll/ On a side note, tomorrow is the one year anniversary of my accident. (But it happened on a Friday...today) It's hard to believe the year has gone by so fast. Although I am happy to see how much I've accomplished, I can't help but think about the what-ifs. Like what would I be doing right now if i were not in this chair? It's still hard for my brain to comprehend this is the way it's going to be for a long time. I guess I gotta keep doing what I've been doing...rollin' with the punches.

I cant find a way to get my chair there so I am just gonna go for a ride.

I want to go on a ride in the morning really bad...but I can't head all the way out to Coshocton or Hocking since I won't have my wheelchair handy to get off. If any of you guys in the sawmill/270 area want to go on a 30-50ish mile ride around this area and back, let me know.

Spoken like a true Dublinite.

Where would you be riding?? I'm in the Sawmill/270 area too and really want to ride more...it's just a matter of finding people to go with. Going places and getting off is also a problem unless I have someone going there with my chair.

Thanks to everyone who commented. The guy added some pics to the video so there is an updated version.

Hahaha, yep you are right. It was a glance and go. There was absolutely no traffic so I said screw stopping just to start 2 seconds later. Haha, I have found a million and one good uses for Velcro. I actually use velcro on the soles of my shoes and on the foot plate of my wheelchair to keep them from hopping off. I thought about using in on the bike but changed my mind. It would be pretty hard for me alone to get on and off with my feet velcro'd down...plus that would be a couple broken ankles for sure if anything happens. I like the straps b/c they keep my legs close to the bike. There is enough downward pressure on my feet to keep them on the foot plates.

One of the vendors at bike night last week made this video of me and my bike. They do this "Cool bikes, Cool riders" segment. It was a last minute thing and I didn't really know what to say...I just winged it. I think he did a good job piecing together the video. I thought it was gonna turn out like shit but it actually looks ok! Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS4JRDbBjAk This was the helmet I was talking about: Here are a couple of pics on the way to bike night:

I had a great time last night and it felt awesome to be back there on two wheels! It was good seeing some of you guys again. And yea...total bullshit that that guy won twice. Here are a couple pics my sis snapped.

You should go to Quality Window Tint off of Westerville Rd just south of Iron Pony. They have tinted 6 of my cars and a ton of my friend's cars. They do an awesome job and actually remove door panels and center brake lights instead of tinting around them. They also offer a lifetime warranty against bubbling or peeling. They have really good prices too. Just go to them...forget about Ziebart.

Actually, I just talked to my sis and she is gonna take the bike up tomorrow. See you guys there!

I really want to come tomorrow but I need a volunteer to bring my wheelchair. Anyone gonna cage it for sure?? I am crossing my fingers the rain will hold off.

As always, wish I could go. Might be a good idea to take baby steps back to that level of riding. I have also thought about giving the track a shot. Todd or John, what would you think about trailoring our bikes out to BFE for a ride? Probably later than sooner...just curious.

At least he will walk again. That is the important part!! It could've been worse. I wish him the best with his recovery.

That would be sweeet. I may see if my sis is busy...she might wanna come.

I really wanna hit up bike night again here pretty soon. I would like to go this week and definitely next week...I just gotta figure out a way to get the wheelchair there. I went on another ride yesterday and it felt great!

Great original post man! I just spent the last 45 minutes looking at it... I recently finished a project myself and know that feeling of accomplishment after a job well done! I saw one of your other posts one time and your signature...almost 200K on a SPORT BIKE?! WTF! Then I saw the Accord's mileage and about dropped a turd in my pants. That's retarded mileage. My buddies '93 accord is still truckin' at 290K and I thought that was a lot. I imagine you've HAD to have replaced some parts over the years but that is still impressive. Congrats!

PMed you.

Time to get a few more stickers. I figured I would put an OR sticker on the landing gear. Gotta represent mutha fucka! The one on my wheelchair is starting to chip off too.

Well the ride went really well! I felt so normal again. I actually forgot for a second that I was paralyzed. I need to revamp the leg straps I currently have because my butt is moving around a little too much. I got more practice with using the landing gear and shifter. They both work very well. I am contemplating going back to the stock high rise bars so I can get more weight off my arms. I can see myself getting fatigued quickly by supporting my body and using my strength to steer.

Oh man, no one's going? Well in that case come on a ride with me! I wanna get my bike out of the garage and give it a go with the new kit on. Sawmill and 161 area. http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?p=536035#post536035