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Why me?

Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 8:34 am
by orionburn
I'm the type of person that usually all the weird crap happens to...<br><br>So, I'm riding into work today and it was a little chilly. I've found out that putting your hand down between the fairing and block makes a nice little hand warmer. Anyhoot...I warm up my left hand and go to slide my right hand down to warm it up (ok...this is starting to sound like a letter to "dear penthouse)...anyways...about then is when I notice that my right side fairing is completely gone. I have no clue as to when it came off. Yesterday was pretty windy and all...but I can't believe that I didn't notice it go flying off. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Needless to say I think I'll be retracing my steps today and see if I can find it alongside the road somewhere.<br><br>Somebody tell me I'm not the only one that crap like this happens to... <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>It's not that I'm gay...I'm just more interested in curves on a road than I am a woman...</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 8:37 am
by orionburn
Btw...anybody that has some extra fairings laying around for a 87 1000 let me know <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>It's not that I'm gay...I'm just more interested in curves on a road than I am a woman...</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 10:44 am
by FZRDude
As in the whole right lower side is gone? That is a large peice of realestate to just come off. Looks like 7 bolts had to have come loose. Sure that it wasn't pilfered? <br><br>And no you are not the only one that strange sh*t happens to. As much as I'd like to tell you that you are the only one, alas, you are not. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Tim <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>We're all here because we aren't all there.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 10:54 am
by orionburn
Well, it was missing a few bolts. The guy I had bought the bike from seemed to have replaced nuts & bolts with whatever was laying around in the kitchen drawer. I had noticed that one bolt had come off where the lower fairing attaches to the upper. Still...for that thing to go flying off like that and to go unnoticed is mind boggling. Can't imagine somebody would have stolen in. It wasn't in the best shape to begin with anyways.<br><br>Unless it's a secret plot from the folks at Targa trying to make me buy parts from them <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START >: --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/mad.gif ALT=">:"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>It's not that I'm gay...I'm just more interested in curves on a road than I am a woman...</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 11:06 am
by FZRDude
I'd have to go with the Targa Conspiracy Theory.<br><br>Tim <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>We're all here because we aren't all there.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:45 am
by orionburn
Probably a good thing it did come off....teaching my ex-g/f how to ride before taking the ABATE class and she dumped it. Luckily no damage...<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rolleyes --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>It's not that I'm gay...I'm just more interested in curves on a road than I am a woman...</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 6:02 am
by cvhjkdis
Hey Orion, Ck those lower fasteners. Those little rubber plugs that go into the lower hangers? Put 'em in with the flange side to the fairing, then tighten 'em up. They might look at first like they go in the other way, but not so. If you already know this, please disreguard this public service announcement. Whatever it takes to keep the plastic on, Yo? <p></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 11:51 am
by orionburn
My left mirror came off now....again was windy as hell outside. At least I was able to recover that.<br><br>I may be gone from the forum for awhile...I am going to go beat the guy I got the bike from over the head with it for a couple of hours.<br><br>Do they let you have net access in jail??? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>And, btw....is there an aftermarket kit that contains EVERY stinkin screw and bolt that originally went into the bike???<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>It's not that I'm gay...I'm just more interested in curves on a road than I am a woman...</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 12:24 pm
by FZRDude
<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 0] --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/alien.gif ALT="0]"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>We're all here because we are not all there.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 1:34 pm
by cvhjkdis
Are you sure you want do that Orion? You know, there might be members available in the northern tier detention system, who could be of some help. Heaven forbid, we add to thier numbers. But if you are sure, and you have this schmuck in sight, Post to my inbox. <p></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 2:31 pm
by jjs777
as far as screws I got my bolt kit from a maker called tasty nusts in canada - quality was ok but was missing a couple fairing bolts - I never called since I had extras from another kit<br><br>update** actually manufacturer was probolts <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... >jjs777</A>  <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://home.comcast.net/~john.stempien/ ... larger.gif" BORDER=0> at: 5/1/04 3:48 pm<br></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:11 am
by orionburn
LMAO....<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Yeah...besides if I ended up in jail it would probably be with a bunch of die hard Harley riders I'd be in with...that would be punishment enough! <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>It's not that I'm gay...I'm just more interested in curves on a road than I am a woman...</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> Unless it's Julia Stiles </p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 12:49 pm
by FZRDude
I was just re-reading this because it was brought up in a different thread. Always good for a laugh. Its just that I now have a question or two.<br>Did you ever find your missing fairing? I know you are looking for more plastics from the other thread. Just curious if you ever found it, or some of it. <br>Why would you teach your "EX-g/f" how to ride? and on a 1000 no less? (No offense)<br><br>Tim<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung030 ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Dir. of Entertainment (eddieandthecrusiersmc.com).</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 1:51 pm
by orionburn
1) Nope...never found it<br><br>2) I must have been drunk at the time <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :x --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/sick.gif ALT=":x"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>I may be wrong...but even a broken clock is right twice a day.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:54 pm
by FZRDude
Are you still looking for a right Fairing? I saw one at a local shop, wanted $125 for it. Was for an 88 but I don't recall the color. Looked in fair shape. I can investigate further if you'd like.<br><br> <p>Tim<br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img69.photobucket.com/albums/v20 ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Dir. of Entertainment<!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top"> Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:40 pm
by TomoeBattousiaDean
tHATS Some weird @#%$ lol.. to lose a fairing while riding... sometimes i think i lost my balls when i been riding for a while... thats the only thing i think i lose at times lol. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p>"A sword is a weapon... the art of swordsmanship is learning how to kill."</p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:30 am
by orionburn
Yeah...it's kind of like if you're door fell off your car. You would think you'd notice something like that...I'm telling you the weirdest crap always happens to me. Whole lotta summer left...can't imagine what's in store for me next... <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>"I have come here to chew bubble-gum and kick ass...<br>and I'm all out of bubble-gum."</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://members.optusnet.com.au/lanemeye ... karate.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2004 12:37 am
by TomoeBattousiaDean
Hehhe well at least its good for a laugh and damn good story to tell in the future! <p>"A sword is a weapon... the art of swordsmanship is learning how to kill."</p><i></i>

Re: Why me?

Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 3:42 pm
by FZRDude
Did you get my mail about the side fairing.<br> <p>Tim<br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img69.photobucket.com/albums/v20 ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Has anyone seen my keys?</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Dir. of Entertainment<!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top"> Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

Yup

Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 4:10 pm
by orionburn
Yes I did...just hadn't had a chance to write back yet. I was looking at the left side fairing today, and it's pretty much worthless. It's going to take an extensive amount of body work to salvage it. I'm probably going to hold out and try and find a set. Thanks for looking out for me though. Appreciate it!!!<br> <p>Nate<br><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>"I have come here to chew bubble-gum and kick ass...and I'm all out of bubble-gum."</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://members.optusnet.com.au/lanemeye ... karate.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></p><i></i>