Made our way back into MN through 70 in WI. Hooked up with 65 headed south into Minneapolis. Had the Yammy pegged coming down the highway when I heard a tiny “pop.” Instantly lost power, no throttle response. Couldn’t down shift. I actually thought my throttle cable snapped or something. Turns out she was a little too lean to be running WOT for that long. Locked it up solid and slid to a halt. I ended CHOPOUT parked on the side of the highway with a soft seize and a truck on the way. Definitely a bummer seeing as how I was only another 30 minutes from completing the ride but hey, it’s an xs650. Built cheap to ride straight into the ground. RL got a pick of me sitting roadside like a punk, waitin’ for my ride. I guess I have something to do this winter. If anyone has a spare XS motor sitting around, hit me up. I’m in the market. ~ check back with the midwest chopper blog this winter for more moto love.
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Uncategorized | admin | September 20, 2010 1:04 pm | Comments Off on Busted Flat 30 Miles from Home
Title says it all. Coming along for the ride? Cool. Cant make it but still wanna shoot the breeze with Speed Club and friends? Cool. Meet us Tuesday night, 8PM at Grumpys NE for a few pints. Share some laughs and bring $1’s for the juke box. Lots of punk classics, Guinness on tap, and the stench of stale beer and b.o.
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Uncategorized | admin | September 13, 2010 7:00 am | Comments Off on CHOPOUT Pre-Party @ Grumpys NE