gregory.white7650
Greg White
New to me 2008 Connie 14 ABS. Of course I already dropped her.
Great bike.. a little heavy for short legs.. lol.
Great bike.. a little heavy for short legs.. lol.
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Hi from Vancouver Island Canada!
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Welcome, hopefully that drop was out of the public eye. When I've done it in public it feels like I've taken my man card out and asked passersby to spit on it. Then sometimes I'll get so mad at myself that my grownup card is in jeopardy as well.
Other than that problem (and most of it is just me) you've purchase a great bike..so welcome to the club Greg!
gregory.white7650
Greg White
Thanks, I woman jumped out of her car yelling "I am a nurse!". I said"great! can you do something about my bruised ego?" haha,Welcome, hopefully that drop was out of the public eye. When I've done it in public it feels like I've taken my man card out and asked passersby to spit on it. Then sometimes I'll get so mad at myself that my grownup card is in jeopardy as well.
Other than that problem (and most of it is just me) you've purchase a great bike..so welcome to the club Greg!
thanks for the welcome.. I do love the bike already. might lower it though. lol
Ha
You'll need to address the problems of using center stand and side stand at a lowered height first...or....you might even get more drops.
'Til then find the tallest boots you can.
(<-- Yes I'm being serious here) 
Welcome to the group - file for your Connie Droppers Anonymous (CDA #), yes it’s a real thing - here.
I see you’ve already joined as a full member
! Have a loop around and shout out if you can’t find something. 2008 - any mods or plans to make some improvements?
Wayne, Carol & Blue
gregory.white7650
Greg White
Hey Thanks eh! Looking forward to Chuckanut drive in future.
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gregory.white7650
Greg White
HI and thanks!Welcome to the group - file for your Connie Droppers Anonymous (CDA #), yes it’s a real thing - here.
I see you’ve already joined as a full member
2008 - any mods or plans to make some improvements?
Wayne, Carol & Blue
Yes, I'm thinking of lowering it and have lots of input from members on that. The thing, as you know, is a joy to ride!
cheers
Greg
Welcome from NE Oregon. Come on down for a ride sometime! When we can cross the border again, we are heading to toad rock motorcycle campground! have you been there? Its great.
gregory.white7650
Greg White
Thanks.. no where abouts is the campground?
Greg
Congratulations! - You have been awarded CDA # 570 and added to the long list of fellow Coggers who have dropped their machines before you!
I am glad you chose to get the drop out of the way - right away - there is no since in waiting I suppose. Sounds only bruise were to your pride, how about the machine - anything major there?
Wayne, Carol & Blue
gregory.white7650
Greg White
Thanks! and Hi, Actually I have dropped it twice already.. once right and once left.. the left broke the footpeg stay and bent the gear shift lever.
I found one on ebay and ordered it.. so I might as well tear down the forks, change the oil and drive lube and other general maintenance while I wait for the parts to lower the thing and inch and a half. bright side.. it is awesome on the road.. left leg down doesnt seem to prevent me dropping her though.. lol.
cheers!
Greg
I found one on ebay and ordered it.. so I might as well tear down the forks, change the oil and drive lube and other general maintenance while I wait for the parts to lower the thing and inch and a half. bright side.. it is awesome on the road.. left leg down doesnt seem to prevent me dropping her though.. lol.
cheers!
Greg
Greg what is your inseam?
There are also some shortened height seats available, I believe by Sargent.
Wayne
gregory.white7650
Greg White
27 inches to the ground.
hahah i'm 5'10"
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hahah i'm 5'10"
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I think it might be time for some tip over protection, as well as taller boots. I have so many drops that I never even bothered to get a CDA merit badge. (counting the two in the garage, and the two where it wasn't in gear and rolled forward off of the side stand when I was 10 feet away, I'm sure I've got 10+ drops)
However I knew that was a strong possibility from the outset, and got some TOP BLOCK tip over protection before the second oil change. I got the expensive ones direct from France before Murph started to sell them.
I'm only 5'6" but with my Redwing 971 boots I get a 32.25" inseam, barefoot I'm at 30.5" inseam.
However I knew that was a strong possibility from the outset, and got some TOP BLOCK tip over protection before the second oil change. I got the expensive ones direct from France before Murph started to sell them.
I'm only 5'6" but with my Redwing 971 boots I get a 32.25" inseam, barefoot I'm at 30.5" inseam.
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Kootney Bay? lake nelson? you can google it! you can ride in on a naked bike and they have everything you could need. Coolers, tents, bedding, sleeping bags, Ice. They wash all bedding that is used when you leave They can't sell beer, but they have a restaurant type cooler w several kinds of beer in it. You just keep track of what you take and put money in an envelope at the end of your stay.
There is an old school bus fitted out to sleep in, a vw van, a couple cabins, and tent spaces. there is a community fridge to put food in. a huge propane camp stove. motorcycle lifts, tools, you name it. We were there pre covid, so a bit might have changed...
hello again! check out the ride on the calendar IHOP, the end of September. Bob
Rainey opens up his shop for the guys to sleep in. He has cots for all. we come in on Friday and leave on Sunday and some people go to the oyster run(mostly harleys are there). It would be a good way to meet some of the COG members. Bob does not have internet. look on the forum from last year and there should be some pics. On Saturday, Bob takes us island hopping to 3 or 4 islands and we ride around and look at interesting stuff! If you are free the last weekend in September, come on down! We also have a couple guys come down for the ride the ribbon on Labor Day weekend.
Rainey opens up his shop for the guys to sleep in. He has cots for all. we come in on Friday and leave on Sunday and some people go to the oyster run(mostly harleys are there). It would be a good way to meet some of the COG members. Bob does not have internet. look on the forum from last year and there should be some pics. On Saturday, Bob takes us island hopping to 3 or 4 islands and we ride around and look at interesting stuff! If you are free the last weekend in September, come on down! We also have a couple guys come down for the ride the ribbon on Labor Day weekend.
Good to have you.
Hope you can make some of the scheduled ride events.
Perhaps host a ride?
Hope you can make some of the scheduled ride events.
Perhaps host a ride?
Chuckanut is a nice byway, and we've got lots of other curvy roads in various locations across the Pacific Northwest. Come on down and we'll see if we can't show you something you've never experienced before without banjos and backwood rednecks.
