dewtwo Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 got it. sent it to Matt just in case. Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Tom's about an hour away. He has an RT in the garage....in pieces. Will his wheel work????? I bet Tim(10vr) could come up with somethin. Tom's is an 1150 and Matt is on a 1100. different wheels I think! Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Got a guy in Buckeye with a stem puller and other tools but no stem. Tom thinks he's got a stem and is looking while also calling Chris Olson (west PHX) to see what he's got. Just talked to Matt and he's holding up. "GSGeorge" moved to Buckeye from CA last year, but my cell phone # for him is now dead and Les just checked: George hasn't been on the DB for almost a year. Frustrating . . . to get so close! Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Tom's is an 1150 and Matt is on a 1100. different wheels I think! You can do a mod with an older K-RS wheel if you pull the spacer, but I don't know of anyone with an old K-RS in that area anymore either--AZAl's "Red-headed Mistress" is now living in Germany. Tom's also about 80 miles away from Gila Bend so even if he has all the parts and tools it would be awfully close! Link to comment
azkaisr Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 No joy. There just isn't time for me to get there and for us to fix it. I woke a few folks up but even if the moon had aligned and I had jumped on the GT to get there, it is at least 90 minutes and closer to 2 hours from my house to where Matt is. Not even Leslie could have made it in time. Link to comment
Jacqueline Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Matt still has to return to Florida... adjust some plans and he can still have a successful 50CC (in a few days). Matt, it's not over YET!!! Link to comment
dewtwo Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 we are still working this and might have a solution! Matt called a guy from the tire shop, and once he found out what the real story was, he thinks he might be able to help. He is on his way with what Matt needs (hopefully). Matt is gasing up and pulling the tire off the bike. The guy is supposed to be there in 15 minutes. If all goes well, he could be back on the road in no time. At this moment, he still has a 2 hour window! will let you know what I find out. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 All he needs is an automtive type tire machine. It's the rear wheel, they just need to break the bead and put a stem in. He talked to a guy that didn't want to mess with it (I told him to offer him 50 bucks ) probably cause he was afraid of bending a spoke wheel. Matt was gonna call him back. He's still got about an hour window. I was being conservative Link to comment
dewtwo Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 ahh, that is why Matt said he was following some of bill's advice. Link to comment
Jacqueline Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Bill can do wonders went it comes to tire trouble. Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Still up and waiting! Link to comment
roadscholar Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Jacqueline, tires, no problem. I'll let you handle the cable boxes. Link to comment
dewtwo Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi everyone! Here is good news for you! Matt has the tire fixed, and is putting it on the bike now. He will be on the road quickly! He has 4.5 hours to go about 300 miles. Jamie, He said he would see you guys at the hotel to do the certification. He is going to need a new tire before heading back home. somehow, I think someone out there can help with that. Wait about 30 minutes before calling, to give him time to get going and settle down. Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 He has 4.5 hours to go about 300 miles. Hmmm . . . that's a total average of 67 mph. There's not much on the I-8 between here and there so he could make good time, but the mountains to the east can slow him down a bit--especially if it's windy. Leslie just checked the weather: predicted light wind and a low of about 41* F--at least it's done raining!! His time stops at the gas station in Ocean Beach and he's got 24 hours to get a witness so we can sign him off here at the house tomorrow after he's rested up. Go Matt, GO!!!!! ( . . . and be safe! ) Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Just tried him at 11:25 PST: four rings then to Voice Mail. We're heading to bed but I'll keep the cell phone on the night stand . . . just in case. I'm sure I'll be reading of his successful completion in the morning! Link to comment
dewtwo Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 HE DID IT!!! 15 minutes to spare... Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Congrats. Great job, get some sleep. :clap: Link to comment
Slyder_Steve Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Wow! Fantastic job Slyder Link to comment
Knifemaker Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Congrats.........MATT...........a little DRAMA but you made it....Fansastic...... :clap: :clap: Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 HE DID IT!!! 15 minutes to spare... Way to go Matt & all those that helped him pull this off Link to comment
Highway41 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Congrats Matt!!! Quite a ride with some adventure thrown in and 15 minutes to spare. Hope you carried the camera. Bill Link to comment
Godfather Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 WOO-HOO! Congrats Matt, what an accomplishment! Link to comment
Mike O Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Way to go Matt... Quite the drama, but with all this encouragement it had to be a successful 50CC... Congratulations. Mike O Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Way to go Matt. Much more exciting than the Oscars! Link to comment
Foot Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Awesome Matt!!!!!! Get some sleep buddy! Alan Link to comment
tallman Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Good job. All's well that ends well. Glad you can take your time on the return trip. Link to comment
Mike05 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Congratulations Matt Well Done!! Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Awesome Matt, congrats.......now catch some ZZZZzzzz....! nothing like keeping it interesting Diane......your a trooper Link to comment
David Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Good work, Matt. Way to hang in there and keep solving problems. Link to comment
Huzband Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 HE DID IT!!! 15 minutes to spare... WHEW!!! I don't think I'd have handled the stress of that too well. Congrats, Matt. A job well done. Link to comment
Richard_D Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 When it " absolutely , positively has to be there " call Matt! Link to comment
roadscholar Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 He was calm and collected throughout the tire debacle. Nice job Matt, congratulations!!! Link to comment
Nice n Easy Rider Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Matt, Congratulations on a fantastic ride (and adventure). Enjoy your rest and have a safe (and more leisurely) ride home. Link to comment
dewtwo Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 He was calm and collected throughout the tire debacle. Nice job Matt, congratulations!!! Trust me I was nervous and worried enough for both of us. Thanks to some guys named Fred in Gila Bend, I found the Goodyear shop that was able to help. They were not listed any where on the web. A reverse look up did not even find them. Now that is small town... Yeah Matt! Link to comment
roadscholar Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 "Behind every good man...." Link to comment
PRC Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Yahooooo!!!!!! Super job by both members of the Sturgis family...talk about some team work!!! I'm gearing up for my summer trip...hope mine is a little less stressful! Link to comment
BanjoBoy Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Way 2 go Matt! I don't know you, but my wife and I have been rooting for you. Quite a ride, quite an ordeal. Thanks Diane, Whip and others for keeping us abreast. (Now we can get some rest) Link to comment
steve.foote Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 HE DID IT!!! 15 minutes to spare... Diane, why does everything have to be a drama with that boy? I'm going to slap him when he gets back. Way to go, Matt-O!! Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Glad it all worked out; it would have been a shame to have come so close and not made it in time. I had a bizarre dream last night: I was at a gas station somewhere in Arizona asking people if anyone could help Matt out in Gila Bend. Finally found one guy who understood the urgency of it and was digging all through his car trying to find the phone number of someone he knew could help Matt, congratulations on a pretty amazing accomplishment. A SS1K is one thing, but a 50CC is a whole different rank of badass. Well done! Link to comment
SageRider Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Way to go Matt! Congrats. You earned this one!!!! Thanks all of you who helped out Matt too! Link to comment
azkaisr Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Worthy bit of news. Glad it worked out! Link to comment
johnlt Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Outstanding!!!! Can't wait for the ride report with the details. CONGRATS Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Way to go Matt! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Link to comment
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