lobsterhunter Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I just got a call from Ira (Ilindy) from Georgia that Bill (Stoggy) from FL had lost a wheel bearing out in the middle of nowhere in Sioux City. I got on the database and looked for Sioux City and found Greg (VKPBones) called him up and he called another member (not sure who he called yet) but within minutes there is a trailer on the way and possibly even the wheel bearing that he needs to get him back on the road. Many thanks Bones and the member you called, You guys ROCK!!!! DONT FORGET TO PRINT THIS DATA BASE OUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE! :chpr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybubble Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 You guys make me soooo proud...... :beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptodogg Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 It sux to hear of this problem occuring on their scheduled ride out to Billings, but what a testament to the RRDB. :chpr The RRDB is better than AAA and only costs $15, plus you get to pick and grin with some poor slubs (fine folks) on this site. :tu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKP Bones Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 lobsterhunter - 2009-07-25 6:47 PM I just got a call from Ira (Ilindy) from Georgia that Bill (Stoggy) from FL had lost a wheel bearing out in the middle of nowhere in Sioux City. I got on the database and looked for Sioux City and found Greg (VKPBones) called him up and he called another member (not sure who he called yet) but within minutes there is a trailer on the way and possibly even the wheel bearing that he needs to get him back on the road. Many thanks Bones and the member you called, You guys ROCK!!!! DONT FORGET TO PRINT THIS DATA BASE OUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE! :chpr Hey, this just a small part of what this club is about but a very important part. The Rescue Rider Database is kind of like having AAA only better. When LobsterHunter called, I had just changed my oil and just soaped down the bike. I just dropped what I was doing and called Ira who told me where they were. I called another VMC meber ($20Chrome) and we headed up I29 to pickup the bike. Got it back to $20Chrome's shop and had a helluva time getting the disintegrated rear wheel bearing out. Finally got it out and $20Chrome installed two new bearings, which he had on hand. We were also joined later by Burrhead and Airguy. We enjoyed a couple beers and some pizza while the bike was being worked on and I really enjoyed talking with them. What a great group to represent the VMC. Just super nice! We are meeting them for breakfast in the morning before we see them off for the rest of their Billings trip. $20Chrome himself just recently needed to use the Rescue Riders Database and I hope anyone who reads this will sign up. Thanks LobsterHunter for giving me a call. I was happy to help and the others were as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundtwig Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 This is exactly why I registered onto RRDB. :gp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsterhunter Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Now thats cool! A bike rescue turns into a party. :pty I wish I was there with you guys. Thanks for taking care of my SE brothers. People ask me why I put on Lobsterfest. I just think...."If I have to explain, you must ride a harley" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire n Ice Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks for taking care of them Craig, Greg, Jim and the rest. Exactly what this club is all about. See you soon. :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Blue Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Awesome awesome awesome that is so Kool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilindy Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'll let Stoggy tell the complete story, but VKP Bones and $20Chrome BUSTED THEIR ASS to get Stoggy back on the road. We just rolled into Spearfish after eating a buffalo sirloin in Deadwood. We are leaving here at sunrise to get to Billings before Burt's wife and my wife arrive via Delta. See you all in Billings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKP Bones Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Ira, Great to see you made it to your next stop. We really enjoyed meeting you guys and gal. Wish the circumstances would have been better but just the same it was great to meet you and the others. Hope you have a uneventful trip the rest of the way! C'ya out there on Thursday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERLOVER Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Great read. That's the way it's supposed to work. Stars must have been aligned just right or something...Were Bill's brake lights still working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 As a participant in this bad wheel bearing party I will say it was a hundred times worth the $15 bucks it takes to join this web site. We went from sitting on an exit in Jefferson SD at 6pm on a Saturday evening with a blown wheel bearing to sipping on a cold beer eating pizza and repairing the bike in less than 2 hours. Greg and Craig and the whole family, you folks ROCK...can't wait to see you again in Billings. Many many Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I can't belive that I have not signed up for this...I will do it today. Sounds like a mess turned into just an exciting part of the trip. I would copy Kevins 39 hand claps but y'all get the idea. Good job guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoggy Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'm finally home after my just under 8,000 mi ride in the last 4 weeks and I want to say a way BIG thanks to Craig and Greg for getting my bike back on the road. I found out first hand that having a rear wheel bearing blow out at 80 mph is one scary feeling. Thanks to Ira, who was riding behind me and noticed I was having trouble controlling my bike, as he took the center of the two lane road we were on to keep the traffic from coming up on me as I got the bike off to the shoulder of the road. My first act after getting off the bike was to show Ira how my hands were trembling (I was sure I was going down there on that highway) We decide to idle it up the exit ramp that is about a hundred yards away and now with my ear plugs out the grinding is a key factor in determining my problem. At the top of the exit ramp we see we see dirt roads going to ????????? As has been said, here we are in bumf* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbasile Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Sounds like you experienced quite the character builder. Really glad it all worked out for you in the end, sir. :y: jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKP Bones Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hey Stoggy, glad you made it safely back home. We were more than happy to help you out! For the lack of putting it a better way, we couldn't have asked for a cooler bunch to break down in our neck of the woods. We really enjoyed visiting with you, Ira, Burt, and Barbara, both here in Sioux City and in Billings. Looking forward to the next time our paths cross. Until then, Ride Safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 "Looking forward to the next time our paths cross. Until then, Ride Safe! " I think you need to get your arse down South and cross our path in Helen next June....What ya think Stoggy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navigator_Victory Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 First thing I do is see who is where on my route and print off their names just in case.....this is AWESOME It is working and doing what it is supposed to do....but really there was no arguing about petty crap like goes on in the main forum from time to time ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old name Firepin Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 yeah I'm going to keep a printed list with me when I ride...one never knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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