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Posted by Indian_fan
- August 21, 2016, 14:58:01 PMI already had the rechargeable batteries for the weed whacker, so just needed to purchase the bare tool. Well worth the 49.99 plus tax, and it has applications such as drywall screw installation, removing just about anything that might be rusted on, etc. Some things are just better to go with, and ask forgiveness later if needed...
The trip was much needed for me and oldest son, so there was more there than just picking up a motorcycle. 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- August 21, 2016, 14:39:43 PMok so St. Mrs Indian_fan lets you take her first born on a road trip to pick up a damaged motorcycle for a over night trip, to met someone you only met on the internet and who could be a serial something, she also lets you purchase an impact driver to work on this massively damaged motorcycle. Boy have you got a St. for a spouse she must be a lovely person. Now you and the boys have winter project to work on........
Posted by Indian_fan
- August 21, 2016, 11:57:40 AMP.S. The cordless drill in the picture is an impact driver. I should have mentioned that, as I'm not sure you can tell in the pic, and its far and above what a standard drill/driver is.
Posted by pcarrell
- August 21, 2016, 10:55:33 AMI thought the frame was tweeked in the front down tubes? Thought the steering yoke was cocked at an angle slightly.
BTW, hows the Mrs. like her new seat?
Also, they sent me back the title. Said it was old enough that they didn't need it after all. I'll send it to you.
....and yes, it was quite the wild ride!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- August 20, 2016, 20:45:08 PM was wondering how long it was going to take to get her off the trailer........ 
Posted by Indian_fan
- August 20, 2016, 19:41:27 PMFigured this might be about the best place to do this. I have Nadine home and moved from the pickup into the trailer. On a side note, I almost sold the trailer recently, but now am glad I didn't as I have a good place out of the weather to store Nadine & parts. Unfortunately, I didn't think to get pictures when PC and I met up and were talking at the salvage yard in Indianapolis.
Going through the bike so far, it's obvious PC had a guardian angel watching him that day in June. See the picture of the fuel injector/mister sheared off too see how violent the collision was (not to mention the mangled front end). To have the presence of mind to jump off just prior to impact...
When she was still on the back of the pickup, I charged the battery for a few minutes, then...she started! I only let Nadine run for a second or two before shutting her off, but i wanted to see if it would still run. I was impressed. I know someone mentioned above that the frame was bent, but I haven't been able to find where yet. I'm wondering if it's going to be worth a new radiator, front forks/front end, a salvage title and some loving to put her back on the road. So until I decide what exactly I am going to do with the rest - so far I've put the seat and saddlebags on my bike, and plan to put the windshield and rear trunk on once I have new brackets made for the trunk at least - I think she will stay in the trailer.
And the cordless driver in the picture is intentional - get one if you don't have one! I purchased it today to help with loosening some of the rusted on & loctite secured bolts, and don't know how I did without one of those for so long. It makes it so easy. 
Posted by pcarrell
- July 28, 2016, 09:32:02 AMThought maybe you'd been dieting.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 27, 2016, 22:22:46 PM 
PC you have to know that, that fella is far to skinny to be me.......If I jumped in the pool like that the water would all vanish.
Posted by pcarrell
- July 26, 2016, 17:12:06 PMRatman's at it again! Keep him up north!
Posted by pcarrell
- July 26, 2016, 17:11:38 PMQuote from: Indian_fan on July 24, 2016, 22:39:10 PMI was wearing my SAS walking shoes (shame on me), but my leg was severed mostly above my usual boots, so it wouldn't have mattered really I don't think.Out of curiosity (it hasn't killed me...yet), what kind of boot were you wearing? I doubt that would make any difference in a wreck like yours, but thought I would ask.
Posted by DC
- July 25, 2016, 22:37:30 PMQuote from: greenbarn on July 25, 2016, 21:29:24 PMI just knew it. THERE'S the proof!The night watch lady sent me this one from the security camera....
Posted by greenbarn
- July 25, 2016, 21:29:24 PMQuote from: DC on July 24, 2016, 20:31:46 PMSo now you are denying it!
Say anyone of you that were there have those pics of Ratman in the pool?
The night watch lady sent me this one from the security camera.... 
Posted by Indian_fan
- July 24, 2016, 22:39:10 PMSo glad to hear of your recovery PC! I know there's still more recovery to come, but there's Grace for that as well. Out of curiosity (it hasn't killed me...yet), what kind of boot were you wearing? I doubt that would make any difference in a wreck like yours, but thought I would ask.
Posted by DC
- July 24, 2016, 20:31:46 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on July 23, 2016, 22:18:28 PMSo now you are denying it!
actually I never even went into the pool...lol.......
Say anyone of you that were there have those pics of Ratman in the pool?
Posted by pcarrell
- July 24, 2016, 09:17:14 AMQuote from: Ironworking on July 23, 2016, 16:38:14 PMWish I had that magic wand about now!Too bad i can't pass my magic wand over your foot and make things B2N. Back to natural!