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grandiosedelusionary · Big Brick Rider Joined: 25 Oct 2010 Posts: 64

It was an eventful day today in Chattanooga.

I pressed the button on my remote start and the RS fired right off. Same as it has for the last 15 years. Then without warning smoke started coming from the steering yoke and the battery cover. I pressed the remote stop button but it continued to run. When I approached to pull the wires off the battery it erupted in flames.

By the time the hotel worker arrived with a fire extinguisher the RS was completely engulfed in flames. By the time the Fire Department arrived only metal was left. Everything from the tires up was melted into a glob of goo.

I'm flying back to Palm Springs tomorrow to secure another motorcycle and continue to Hungry Mother.
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abreeze · Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 10:12 pm Post subject:

WTF???

good thing you were not on it i guess!! its been a bad year for 96' SE's....

supercat1 · Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 11:29 pm Post subject:

holy crap! glad you are safe. sorry about the bike.
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BobZ(IL) · Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 4:17 pm Post subject:

Across the country again? Now that's enthusiasm. Looking forward to meeting you.
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supercat1 · Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 4:44 pm Post subject:

at least if he gets the k16 before leaving again, everyone will be able to get a first hand account on its quality and performance.

still sad to hear about another k11 biting the dust.
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Shoganai · Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 3:43 am Post subject:

John Clauss · Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 8:36 am Post subject:

So I am riding this weekend but not to HM, instead I am going the opposite direction to Saratoga Springs, NY for my niece's college graduation. Turns out I have a half day on Friday because of the Prom. Enjoy all, maybe one day I will be able to get down there.
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Shoganai · Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 5:29 pm Post subject:

rydor · Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 7:03 pm Post subject:

In Marion now eating @ The Tuscan. No pics. Yummy. Cya all tomorrow!

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 7:21 pm Post subject:

Jen and I landed in Scotland.......................Pa. for the night. 20 miles to the Md border.

Bonus- we had dinner at Moe's.

Going to do some Blue Ridge Parkway tomorrow before we get to Marion.[/img]
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Jim · Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 1:39 am Post subject: CHATTANOOGA GOB OF GOO

PICTURES - OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!
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Ted · Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:25 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately it is looking work obligations are going to cause me to miss HM this year Sad

You all have a great time, ride safe and please please post pictures!

Ted
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 7:32 am Post subject:

A little delay here, but Jen and I had a pretty smooth trip getting to HM IV. Bit of rain off and on for the last 3+ hours on I-81 but otherwise clear sailing.

For the longest MC trip she has ever done, Jen has been a really great partner to ride alongside. Not one complaint from her.

A few pictures of our trip here.

Leaving Newtown, Ct where my sister lives

Pit stop in Port Jervis, NJ

Up on Skyline Drive, Va.

Two riders heading to Marion, Va (yes, Jen's bike is behind mine)

Now we start day 3 here, one more group ride today Very Happy

Everyone who couldn't get here- wish you were.

More to come from everyone.........

John & Jen
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
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Off the grid · Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 8:01 am Post subject:

Good to hear 1/2 of the Sugarhill clan made it down. Phil called me last night...spoke to him for a bit and Sean too. Phil threatened to visit me in CA and make Spaghetti....I'm changing my address and phone number. Razz

Word on the street here in Modesto, CA is that an epic force of unstoppable cheeseburger Apocalypse power, a pillar of grilled-flesh eating manhood, a sidewall-wearing-down behemoth of brick-riding sexiness is in town.

Yes, I've been a Californian for less than 3 weeks and might run into Jo. I spoke to some people who know some people who robbed some people and they said he was in Modesto.

East vs West.
Godzilla vs......Godzilla.
Matter vs Antimatter.
Wolverine vs Sabertooth.
Yeti vs Bigfoot.

Ahh, you get the idea. It could happen.
I shot him a few PMs on ADV trying to arrange a showdown in the town square followed by much flesh-eating and cigar-smoking. Have not heard back yet. Crying or Very sad

If any of you grinning idiots have Jos phone number, shoot me a PM with it, or shoot him my #. I'd like to meet the legend and pop a few caps in his ass, share a taco at my favorite truck.

Have fun, ya FFs!!! Take lots of pictures!!
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Shoganai · Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 12:31 pm Post subject:

Good times indeed.

Paul Edlington · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 5:29 am Post subject:

Good pic's John, what a great pair of bikers you two make Cool

were you able to hang on to Jen's coat tails or did she leave you in the dust Embarassed

the K looks just stunning, hope you had a good ride home and gave the K a good polish when you got back.

Sounds like you guy's had a great time just wish Darryl and I could have been there again, looking forward to seing some of your pic's Gwen you did a great job with the camera last year, Idea

how about a NZ HM meeting now theres a thought Exclamation

Anyway off to the IOM TT in a couple of days will try and post a few reports but as you guy's will have noticed I'm not the most prolific of e-mailers Rolling Eyes

but will do my best.

Cheers for now,

Paul.
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:45 pm Post subject:

The group picture...........a motley crew if I've ever seen one, eh?

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 7:16 pm Post subject:

Last bit from me-

HUGE thanks to

Jim- organizer deluxe- you da' man

Gwen- great food- great videos Very Happy

and all the other details....

Phil (great dinner, btw) & Chip- longest trip to get to HM. Thanks for the distance.

Scott and Audi- for the fuel pump tutorial. It's making noise but still working and we made it home.

Sean, Ernie, Keith, Jim B,, Mike, Missy, Scott, Bob. You all made HM 4 a really fun time.

Thanks to all.

John & Jen
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Jim · Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 10:55 pm Post subject:

Shoganai · Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 3:25 pm Post subject:

Pics or it didn't happen.