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Old 08-23-2009, 09:48 AM
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I got my moon boot off last Monday, I've been doing physical therapy all this week. Had the bike lowered an inch and replaced the chain/sprockets, had it tuned-up, and I'm going to replace the front brake pads before I really get on it. Boyfriend took it out after I had all the tuning-up done and he said it feels amazing; he weighs the same amount as me and said he didn't really notice a handling difference with the inch drop.

Still being careful and won't be on it for another couple of weeks..but it's so close I can smell it!
 
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Old 08-23-2009, 10:24 AM
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Well congrats on getting closer! I'd be getting excited, too. It won't be too long now!
 
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Old 08-23-2009, 11:24 AM
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Glad to hear it! We'll be needing some pics of you on that bike soon as you get back on!
 
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Old 08-23-2009, 11:35 AM
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You've been busy while off your feet; lots of goodies Nice to know you're all better now.
 
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Old 08-23-2009, 12:16 PM
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Well hey, when in forced downtime, shopping is a good way to amuse oneself.

I found an amazing local mechanic who does race tuning for a lot of the local people, he charges half of what the dealerships/shops charge and works out of his garage. If anybody in the Tampa area wants his name/number, just let me know.
 
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Old 08-23-2009, 09:55 PM
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I know what you mean about wanting to get back on! I've been back on for a lil over a month after breaking my collarbone, and it is great!

-Chad
 
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:28 AM
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I was off the bike for 3 weeks after getting my nose done.

Even though it was sh*t windy day and it had just stopped raining, It felt great to be back on the bike. Only been back on two days now and ive done over 100 mile.
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 10:52 PM
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hey elf good to here thigs moving forward for you.
 
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Gratz!
 
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Old 08-31-2009, 07:39 PM
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I got back on tonight O.o All I did was idle around the block/get in first. I walked it around pretty much all the corners- could NOT bring myself to make that turn out of the driveway.

But I got the first time back on jitters out of the way- the know-how is still *there* I've just got to not be scared of it. Hopefully I'll knock it out of the way for the three day weekend.
 


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