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Laid Down my Night Train!
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: On the Front Range, CO
Holy chit!
Glad to hear you're OK. The bike can be fixed up no problem, maybe even with some upgrades you've been dreaming about (c'mon, we all have a list of stuff to do!).
It's really easy to replay the scenario in your mind and think of what you should have done. I can't say I would have had a better experience than you did, if I was in your shoes....time to reacquaint myself with the engine kill switch....
Heal quick, and from one vet to another, thanks for your service!
Glad to hear you're OK. The bike can be fixed up no problem, maybe even with some upgrades you've been dreaming about (c'mon, we all have a list of stuff to do!).
It's really easy to replay the scenario in your mind and think of what you should have done. I can't say I would have had a better experience than you did, if I was in your shoes....time to reacquaint myself with the engine kill switch....
Heal quick, and from one vet to another, thanks for your service!
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Joined: May 2007
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
First I glad U OK..
Now since U didn't say, did U buy Ur bike used or new..
Reason i ask is if U got her used U never know how the maintenance was done.
If U bought her new then then all the cables including throttle cables should have been oiled at the reg time.
Thinking without sounding bad in the 47 yrs Ive had bikes I never had a cable stick.
If U have lubed them U have to be sure what Ur using for oil now cause some of the new
cables have to use certain lubes.
Anyway Thank God Ur OK. U can fix the bike..
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Now since U didn't say, did U buy Ur bike used or new..
Reason i ask is if U got her used U never know how the maintenance was done.
If U bought her new then then all the cables including throttle cables should have been oiled at the reg time.
Thinking without sounding bad in the 47 yrs Ive had bikes I never had a cable stick.
If U have lubed them U have to be sure what Ur using for oil now cause some of the new
cables have to use certain lubes.
Anyway Thank God Ur OK. U can fix the bike..
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From: North Fort Worth, Tx.
story808, You're 100% right I'm gonna try and add some new stuff on there. Especially when it comes to the fenders.
oct1949, I actually bought my NT used. Maybe you're right in thinking that the maintenance wasn't properly kept up with. It never even hinted at doing that before today. I was able to right it home, but it was a little bit of a challenge managing that throttle (for a new rider like myself).
Here are some pics:
IMG_20120411_105059 by shifty254, on Flickr
IMG_20120411_121917 by shifty254, on Flickr
IMG_20120411_121834 by shifty254, on Flickr
oct1949, I actually bought my NT used. Maybe you're right in thinking that the maintenance wasn't properly kept up with. It never even hinted at doing that before today. I was able to right it home, but it was a little bit of a challenge managing that throttle (for a new rider like myself).
Here are some pics:
IMG_20120411_105059 by shifty254, on Flickr
IMG_20120411_121917 by shifty254, on Flickr
IMG_20120411_121834 by shifty254, on Flickr
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From: Sheboygan,Wi
Glad to see your OK. Thank you for your service. Another thing nobody has mentioned is that an engine guard might have saved more of the bike from the damaged it sustained. I know lots of people think they are ugly and un-cool but they do serve a purpose. Hope the bike gets fixed and the throttle problem solved soon, so you can get back to riding.
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Ah, bummer...glad your well.
Last time I dropped a bike, I took it as a great excuse to do some customizing while rebuilding, helped me get excited about the bike after the wreck. Worst part for me was the initial ride after the wreck...can take a little time to get your confidence back.
Thanks for your service to our country!
Last time I dropped a bike, I took it as a great excuse to do some customizing while rebuilding, helped me get excited about the bike after the wreck. Worst part for me was the initial ride after the wreck...can take a little time to get your confidence back.
Thanks for your service to our country!
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Ontario, Canada
Glad you're ok brother... Like all that replied before me said. Metal can be welded and replaced and we will rebuild! The damage doesn't look too too bad... Can't wait to see the version 2.0 of your Night Train bro 
Now hit eBay and get back on that horse! The classifieds section here is a great resource too. Also curious how your throttle could have stuck open like that.
Now hit eBay and get back on that horse! The classifieds section here is a great resource too. Also curious how your throttle could have stuck open like that.