How was your day. My day started out well.
#11
04-04-2014, 08:50 PM
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My day started out well.
Today I rode out to ex-work (retired from law enforcement) to congratulate to new Chief.
First I got behind the slowest drivers in Tampa Bay. Both lanes were moving 10mph less than the speed limit.
I got out to ex-work and he wasn't working today. First problem.
I went to lunch with a couple of guys from ex-work. Had a good lunch.
After lunch I got on the bike and it wouldn't start. I figured the key fob battery died. I carry two old batteries in case that happens. I changed the batteries two times. No go. Still won't start. I tried my override code. The bike didn't repond. The bike had power but wouldn't crank.
I called my wife and told her the bike is dead and I won't be home until the dealer picks up the bike. I have an extended warrantee.
I was looking over the bike before I called the dealer for a tow and then the light in my brain came on.
I parked in the parking lane and had put the bike in gear to prevent it from rolling back into the curb. I pulled the clutch in and the bike started. I never put the bike in gear when I park unless it's down hill.
I rode to the hardware store and it was closed. Rode to another hardware store. On the way there, I got behind the slow group again. Got slowed down again through a construction zone and two crashes.
I got the bolts I wanted and started to a gas station to fill the tank. Another crash prevented me from pulling into the gas station. I said, the heck with it and rode home. I hugged and kissed the wife twice because I was so happy to be home safe.
I hope your day was better than mine.
Today I rode out to ex-work (retired from law enforcement) to congratulate to new Chief.
First I got behind the slowest drivers in Tampa Bay. Both lanes were moving 10mph less than the speed limit.
I got out to ex-work and he wasn't working today. First problem.
I went to lunch with a couple of guys from ex-work. Had a good lunch.
After lunch I got on the bike and it wouldn't start. I figured the key fob battery died. I carry two old batteries in case that happens. I changed the batteries two times. No go. Still won't start. I tried my override code. The bike didn't repond. The bike had power but wouldn't crank.
I called my wife and told her the bike is dead and I won't be home until the dealer picks up the bike. I have an extended warrantee.
I was looking over the bike before I called the dealer for a tow and then the light in my brain came on.
I parked in the parking lane and had put the bike in gear to prevent it from rolling back into the curb. I pulled the clutch in and the bike started. I never put the bike in gear when I park unless it's down hill.
I rode to the hardware store and it was closed. Rode to another hardware store. On the way there, I got behind the slow group again. Got slowed down again through a construction zone and two crashes.
I got the bolts I wanted and started to a gas station to fill the tank. Another crash prevented me from pulling into the gas station. I said, the heck with it and rode home. I hugged and kissed the wife twice because I was so happy to be home safe.
I hope your day was better than mine.
I'm looking at a snow/rain mix with a high of 35 degrees.
#12
04-04-2014, 08:50 PM
Big Kahuna HDF Member
You made it home safe and that's all that counts. The "obstacles" just made your day less boring. At least you learned your bike won't start in gear. That's a plus.
#14
04-04-2014, 09:32 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
IIRC, the HD's destined for international market also have a starter lockout on the Jiffy stand. Clutch in and kickstand up to start one of those.
#16
04-04-2014, 09:45 PM
My bike had been parked since October, when I was home on leave from Afghanistan. I got on it last month and it wouldn't start. I was mad - figured I had messed up the wiring when I put on the new LED turn signals. After a couple of minutes, I almost gave up and drove my truck to work...turns out, you need to flip that little switch to "run." Like with your gears, I never flip the switch to "off" but I guess I did when I was working on the turn signals.
#17
04-04-2014, 10:02 PM
Banned
#18
04-05-2014, 03:59 AM
Fellow Tampa rider here so I feel ya on the slow moving traffic.
I had a great day today...got news from the lab that my cancer is in total remission.
Went home and hugged my wife twice too
I had a great day today...got news from the lab that my cancer is in total remission.
Went home and hugged my wife twice too
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04-05-2014, 04:44 AM
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slow moving traffic.
Dude, not bustin' your ***** or anything, BUT, you are in Fla., west coast, middle/start of spring break plus the usual quantity of bluehead snowbirds. At least you have the ***** to ride. I've had quite a number of buds go down this time of year that live in Fla. & a few will not even ride the middle of Mar. through the middle of April.
Dude, not bustin' your ***** or anything, BUT, you are in Fla., west coast, middle/start of spring break plus the usual quantity of bluehead snowbirds. At least you have the ***** to ride. I've had quite a number of buds go down this time of year that live in Fla. & a few will not even ride the middle of Mar. through the middle of April.
#20
04-05-2014, 05:24 AM
Black_Hog, you can look at it this way.....If it wasn't for the slow drivers in front of you, it could have been you in one of those accidents. So, if it was me, I would be saying, I had a nice uneventful ride today.