WooHoo!!!

BDA116 · 02-01-2006, 4:06 PM

I just ran out to ForwardAir and now have my future track bike in the back of my van. The subframe looks a little more beat up than I thought, but other than that it looks good so far. As long as the subframe holds the driver's seat in the correct position, I'm good as the rest won't matter soon enough.
Just wanted to share with the class.
ForwardAir's container service is awesome. It cost $60 dollars more to use that rather than find or build a crate, but it is literally just roll it in, tie it down to one of the many D-rings in the floor, then roll it out at the destination. I just took the padlocks off, released the tiedowns and rolled it directly from the container into the back of the van. Very slick.
I'll get it unloaded in a couple hours and start taking it apart this weekend. Pics will follow when I feel like taking them.

RRWANTR · 02-01-2006, 4:19 PM

Selling the wheels?
edit: err even if you are I'd have to check if the 05s fit the 04s....Oh...congrats... git er done!

luvtolean · 02-01-2006, 4:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

Selling the wheels?
edit: err even if you are I'd have to check if the 05s fit the 04s....Oh...congrats... git er done!

The front is busted.

BDA116 · 02-01-2006, 4:28 PM

Yeah, the rear will be for sale for sure. I thought about keeping them for spares or rains, but seeing as I don't really plan on chasing points any longer I don't see myself doing the push it in the rain thing again.
Like LTL said, the front is dented. So no, I won't sell it to you. I might have it straightened and sell it over on stuntlife, though.

phobiaphobe · 02-01-2006, 4:29 PM

Cool. Is your van black with a little plexiglass heart window?

RRWANTR · 02-01-2006, 4:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

Yeah, the rear will be for sale for sure. I thought about keeping them for spares or rains, but seeing as I don't really plan on chasing points any longer I don't see myself doing the push it in the rain thing again.
Like LTL said, the front is dented. So no, I won't sell it to you. I might have it straightened and sell it over on stuntlife, though.

Do you know off hand if the rear is the same as the 04s? If so....how much ya thinking?

RRWANTR · 02-01-2006, 4:31 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Cool. Is your van black with a little plexiglass heart window?

You seen it too??? That pink window totally makes his van...

BDA116 · 02-01-2006, 4:34 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Cool. Is your van black with a little plexiglass heart window?

Close, it's a gunmetal gray.

BDA116 · 02-01-2006, 5:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

Do you know off hand if the rear is the same as the 04s? If so....how much ya thinking?

From what I have gathered they are the same size, just a different color.
When I figure out a price, I'll let you know.

sheepofblue · 02-01-2006, 5:14 PM

So you have confirmed it fits in the van for the trip to Grattan...

BDA116 · 02-01-2006, 5:26 PM

My van has been set up to transport race bikes for a while now.
Trip to Grattan is unlikely, though.

RRWANTR · 02-01-2006, 5:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

From what I have gathered they are the same size, just a different color.
When I figure out a price, I'll let you know.

Let me know. Yea...the search I did shows the wheels will work, just not sure on axel and spacer (but that's not a big issue).

nhfirefighter13 · 02-01-2006, 6:33 PM

The FA crates are pretty slick although putting a bike in one is a bit more of a hassle than taking them out.

Tornado bait · 02-01-2006, 7:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

Let me know. Yea...the search I did shows the wheels will work, just not sure on axel and spacer (but that's not a big issue).

I have an 03-04 rear with rotor and sprocket as a spare for my 05 and it is a straight swap using my 05 axle and spacers.

PS: Congrats, BDA

CBRVFR · 02-01-2006, 7:36 PM

Congratulations. I can't wait till you start asking questions about the best dampeners.

Seriously, very glad you have a bike to ride at what seems like a tremendous facility at Miller.

bwhip · 02-01-2006, 7:38 PM

Congrats!

See you 4/1 at MMP then - right?

According to the USBA site, Freddie Spencer's going to be riding with us that day, too...

BDA116 · 02-01-2006, 7:44 PM

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Congrats!

See you 4/1 at MMP then - right?

According to the USBA site, Freddie Spencer's going to be riding with us that day, too...

I'll see you there for sure. I hope the bike is ready so I can ride it with you, but I'll be out there.

Red Rider · 02-01-2006, 7:44 PM

Congrats on the new toy! A new track bike and a new track...lucky bastid...

bwhip · 02-01-2006, 7:51 PM

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I'll see you there for sure. I hope the bike is ready so I can ride it with you, but I'll be out there.

Excellent! Looks like construction on our new playground is coming along nicely:
http://www.millermotorsportspark.com...?GalleryID=103

Hammer · 02-01-2006, 8:23 PM

Toys are good.

ND4SPD · 02-01-2006, 8:33 PM

You two are making me jealous...I want a project bike. Maybe next winter

abtech · 02-01-2006, 10:00 PM

Enjoy

Hammer · 02-01-2006, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

You two are making me jealous...I want a project bike. Maybe next winter

Come on over to the house, You can work on mine. I'll even cook a genuine Gumbo from scratch.