mojocho

For sure. I just moved to North Canton from Michigan last fall do I don't know the area at all. Only had the chance to get on a couple of rides so far this year (wife, kids, work, blah,blah, blah). I'm near The Strip at Portage and 77

lol

I'm out Sunday for a family thing. July 4th would work for me, but I fear the LEO and drunkards. Although anytime that weekend is a crap-shoot so i guess it doesn't matter. I'm just jonesing for a ride since it's been a while for me.

depending on weather and if my wife let's me off the hook, I may join you guys...finally. I'm in North Canton though so I may try to find where Kent is meeting you guys up at if you don't mind. I'll keep an eye on the thread.

too funny! enjoy http://www.wimp.com/dadlife/

LMAO! hilarious especially after reading jblosser's really inspirational story!! I'm getting my dad "lawn service". He lives a couple of hours away from me and is getting older and more frail. So my sister (who lives a few hours away also) got lawn maintenance company to cut the grass for the summer and we are paying for the service.

Well, wife made prior engagements for me. I have to be back in Canton by 2pm, so I'll have to pass. I'll hook up with you guys eventually

I'm a strong maybe...

I really sorry to hear about your loss. Ride in Peace fellow brother. From personal experience, losing a brother on wheels is a life changing event. Time and support from family and friends is the tonic. My prayers and best wishes goes out to you and his family!

Welcome. Check this out... http://www.zx6e.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=5333&hl=

VERY COOL!!! we've had two greyhounds as well. and we fostered over a dozen over the years prepping them to be adopted. One lost in the maiden race and was retired right away. the other ran over 170 races and was first about 50% of the time. But he was the laziest greyhound we ever saw. I love that breed for sure!!!

it was. guess it didn't go over that well...

I've got 2 dogs and a cat. We've had as many as 4 dogs and a cat at once. Current ones is a Rottie and a Dobe. We've had a couple of Greyhounds, several shelties, and another ROttie previously. The best picture I could find that best represents my precious babies was this one...

Dude. I'm trying to help you and Sky out. I gave you a way to save face, make some money, get Sky all the love she can have, and have less burdens on you. THis was your opportunity to take the high road. I don't know you or your apparently dramatic rep on this forum. I just don't come on here that much. but, come on man. Also. be careful about your assumptions about other people's finance. I'm pretty close to whipping out my e-Penis and putting you in your place both financially and physically. Offer still stands.

I'd wager that if the roles were reversed, she'd be at your side til your last breath. I'm sorry Tyler.

Well a quick update to close out this thread. It was more drama than I needed... A new shift shaft cured the original problem. Honestly side-by-side I cou;dnt tell the difference, but my bike sure did. Overheating on the test ride was a result of me knocking the oil pump chain off the sprocket. That is located right behind the Clutch basket in the R1. Once I got her on, she is back to normal. The end of that test ride resulted in a massive amount of oil on my back tires. I ordered a new gasket for the clutch cover. Finished installing it last night. HAven't had a chance to test her at WOT, but hope to soon. I think I got it all fixed up now. Won't know for sure until a test ride, but I'm hoping for the best. Arimichael, thanks for the kind offer :-)

...Ringo... I'm embarrased for you. I can't keep her since my house is full of dogs, cats, and kids so I know I am at my limit. If it will make things right for Sky and help you out, I'll BUY her for $300 from you and PM Carwhore or one of the others and give her to them. We all make mistakes in our lives, I'm not clean by any means. Consider this my way of helping you. Seriously, let me know.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=799 My favorite grips here:

Brian; THe one ou have listed from Batteries Plus is the same one I have in my R1. I bnought as a replacement when OEM one died. A replacement from the dealer was close to $200. The local Batt+ store had a replacement in stock for $75. I haven't had any problems with mine for over 2 years. But I use a battery tender religiously now if I know I won't be firing her up within a week.

Well, apparently no one had this in stock nor in any of the US warehouses. All the local dealers don't have a shift shaft in stock. Finally found one at a dealer in Philly, PA. Got the new shaft installed. Took it out for a quick spin around the block in between storms. Shifts well now. UNFORTUNATELY I have a new problem. My bike started to overheat really bad. Within 10 minutes the temps rose to over 220F and the Rad fans kicked. Even going at speed the bike would not cool down. It hit over 243F and the Temp warning light came on. Bike shut off somewhere over 265F. Let it cooled down and rode it back home. Also noticed an louder than usual racket coming fromt he clutch side. I replaced the Coolant. I also checked the oil and it looked like I got some coolant in the oil from what I could tell through the sight glass. I went ahead and replaced the oil. After topping it off I usually run for a minute and then shut it off and wait for the oil to settle to check the appropriate level. While the engine was still running, I noticed the oil in my sight glass didn't move. That's not normal since it always disappears as the oil pump should be circulating the oil. So I assume now my oil/water pump is the culprit. I know when I had to remove the clutch boss basket the oil pump chain is right there. I'm pretty sure I didn't F-anything up. But I did have to manually rotate the chain along it's sprocket in order to line up the clutch boss basket and get it in correctly. Hoping it's not a bad pump. This is starting to get beyond my already limited mechanical abilities. Thoughts.... Sincerely, Desperate and Dis-illusioned in North Canton

booo...boooo:(

I'll take a closer look at the detent springs. so...could it really f-up the shifter? It's still in spec though...

well pulled out the shift shaft. everything seems normal. I can't say I've seen it before I had problems so nothing to compare to, but there are no tabs bent. springs are in place. shaft itself is straight. I dunno. i guess I'll order a new shift shaft. At least I'll be able to compare to a new one and at least put it in and see how show rolls.

i'm pretty comfortable with the clutchless upshifts. Usually only do it on a long straight. It seems helluva lot smoother to me. Never tried nor know how to do the downshifts clutchless though. Sorry Greycat. nothing wrong with second opinion. Just hate going into clutch cover. when i installed my slipper clutch, I had a BITCH of a time trying to get the cover back on. On the R1, you have to have the pressure plate puller angled just right and have the clutch lever on the cover perfectly in line otherwise you have to start all over again. It's just a royal PITA. Then as a result I had about 2 weeks downtime while I had problems with the slipper clutch install. It was just a train wreck to experience. I did notice that while on the stand and motor off, I can shift up to 3rd. Then when I shift up again, it stops. As soon as I rotate the rear wheel a little, then the gear pops into place. Shift up again -nothing. rotate wheel again, it pops into place again. same thing the rest of the way up and back down. Going from N to 1st is a bit more rotation though. Just finished my wife's Mother's Day Honey-Do list so I guess I'll break open the clutch cover. Just want to figure out which one I need so I can order the necessary parts tomorrow. And of course it's actually supposed to be nice the next 2 days

I only do occasional clutchless upshifts and I've never had to force it. usually just on the back straight. Looks like I'm tearing into the clutch basket and look at the shift shaft...just hate doing it. I've been wanting to check the fibers and steel plates anyways..