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Well, after all the hard work I put into training and practicing to be a better rider is so frustrating. Because I was on the road heading out for a small group ride with some friends when all of a sudden while sitting on the side of the road waiting on one last rider to join us before departing my bike started smoking.... It was dark too.. I thought for a second it was on fire but didn't see any flames.
The group finally assembled and we followed our leader to get gas, as we all had done it before he arrived. We sat at the gas station while he gassed up. I turned my bike around in the direction we were going to head out. Well, I let it run some more in idle. It started smoking again. My husband looked it over and we decided it was best to take it home and park it. We'll call the dealership tomorrow, Tuesday, when they're open again to have them pick it up for service. They just had it a few weeks ago.
So, my husband says that he noticed it was coming from the top left side of the motor. I was told by another rider it smelled like anti-freeze. And we could see where it was burning on the exhaust pipe. It smelled awful.
I'm thinking the dealership didn't tighten things back up very well after they're work and it vibrated lose more and started to leak. Because nothing has happened to the bike to cause any leaking or troubles. It's a brand new bike.
So, we shall see what the deal is!
After we parked my bike in the garage I hopped on with my husband and just rode 2 up with him on the ride. It's better to be in my own saddle. But, I decided to ride because it's fun. The only problem is riding 2 up with my husband is that he's a speed demon and I have to hang on for dear life. It makes my whole body hurt after we're done riding. We rode longer 2 up yesterday than normal. I'm so glad I see my chiropractor today.
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Posted by InsertHere on 2008-03-03 12:30:59 | Rating: | Views: 55
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I hope your bike gets better. Poor thing :P
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Posted by eeerm
on 2008-03-04 14:01:17
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Doesn't that make you want to have a temper tantrum like a 2 year old? I mean they do it and feel better? I hope that it is something simple! Got a good laugh at you hanging on for dear life!!
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Posted by tech4Him
on 2008-03-05 21:43:22
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Thanks guys!
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Posted by InsertHere
on 2008-03-05 23:02:34
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