Helped a Goldwinger today
Road Captain
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From: Columbus GA / Phenix City AL
RE: Helped a Goldwinger today
I hope that the multiple responses don't dilute my addition, but you did a good thing....the right thing. We should all try to continue this kind of thing for as long as possible...it'll only stop if we let it.
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Ashby, Ma
RE: Helped a Goldwinger today
ORIGINAL: jimdeere
We left to meet some people to go riding about 1:00. When we pulled out onto the four lane that goes by our farm, we spotted a maroon Gold Wing over at a turn out. He had the bike up on the center stand and was looking up underneath. They had a large trailer that was unhooked and sitting a few feet back. Older guy, about 70 and his wife from Ohio. He said he started feeling a vibration and couldn't find anything. We looked some more and I commented that his tire looked fairly new. He said it only had about 1000 miles on it. I asked him if there could possibly be something left loose after the tire change. He said if he had a 3/4 socket and ratchet he would check the lug bolts (?). I went back to my house and brought back the tools. He tightened all the lug bolts several turns!
These folks had been on a three day trip and were heading back home in Northwestern Ohio! We are in Southwest Virginia.
Any way, I've got Gold Wing grease on my hand and the dang stuff won't come off!
We left to meet some people to go riding about 1:00. When we pulled out onto the four lane that goes by our farm, we spotted a maroon Gold Wing over at a turn out. He had the bike up on the center stand and was looking up underneath. They had a large trailer that was unhooked and sitting a few feet back. Older guy, about 70 and his wife from Ohio. He said he started feeling a vibration and couldn't find anything. We looked some more and I commented that his tire looked fairly new. He said it only had about 1000 miles on it. I asked him if there could possibly be something left loose after the tire change. He said if he had a 3/4 socket and ratchet he would check the lug bolts (?). I went back to my house and brought back the tools. He tightened all the lug bolts several turns!
These folks had been on a three day trip and were heading back home in Northwestern Ohio! We are in Southwest Virginia.
Any way, I've got Gold Wing grease on my hand and the dang stuff won't come off!
Cruiser
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RE: Helped a Goldwinger today
Bikers pay it forward. I'm sure he'll do the same and the person
he might stop and help could be me. I've stopped to help other
bikers and have had them stop to help me. That's the way it
should be no matter if you're on a mo-ped or a Harley Davidson. Good for you[sm=americanasmiley.gif]
he might stop and help could be me. I've stopped to help other
bikers and have had them stop to help me. That's the way it
should be no matter if you're on a mo-ped or a Harley Davidson. Good for you[sm=americanasmiley.gif]
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 959
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From: Westerville, OH
RE: Helped a Goldwinger today
ORIGINAL: uweldit
No dude, you were being a biker. That's what bikers do...lend a hand to others no matter what they ride.
You made thier day.
Too many others would ride on by these days...wasn't like that 30 years ago...
No dude, you were being a biker. That's what bikers do...lend a hand to others no matter what they ride.
You made thier day.
Too many others would ride on by these days...wasn't like that 30 years ago...
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From: New England
RE: Helped a Goldwinger today
ORIGINAL: jimdeere
We left to meet some people...
We left to meet some people...
About three weeks ago, I noticed a Goldwinger having difficulty opening his leftside saddlebag (common problem - I know because I use to own one). I asked him if I could help and he said, after looking at my UC, "probably not..."
I convinced him to let me open the trunk, access the left saddlebag plug, press the "emergency" wire, and pop open the bag.
I handed him a business card that I printed up stating ..."You have been assisted by a "National Harley Owner's Group Member" etc, etc...
As suggested above, that's what most bikers do, they help each other. It's a great honor to be part of such a group!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
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From: South Fla.
RE: Helped a Goldwinger today
I would have kicked his POS bike over then slapped his old lady in the face.[sm=devilangel.gif]
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From: Roswell, GA
RE: Helped a Goldwinger today
Thanks for sharing; as a relatively new rider (since 2005) one of the responsibilities I learned was that bikers are expected to stop for each other and offer assistance if needed.
Also, it seems HD service departments aren't the only ones that occasionally screw up.
Also, it seems HD service departments aren't the only ones that occasionally screw up.
