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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #25 on: September 22, 2019, 10:25:15 PM »
After the Rylstone RTE I had a bit of a wander through Bathurst, Canowindra, Wellington, Lightening Ridge, Walgett, to Bourke and home through Narrabri. Wind gave me a hard time and glad to be back home. Another 2250Km added to speedo with no problems.

Some wander!  Should have been logged as an Ironbutt ride.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #26 on: September 23, 2019, 08:48:32 AM »
After the Rylstone RTE I had a bit of a wander through Bathurst, Canowindra, Wellington, Lightening Ridge, Walgett, to Bourke and home through Narrabri. Wind gave me a hard time and glad to be back home. Another 2250Km added to speedo with no problems.

Some wander!  Should have been logged as an Ironbutt ride.
Don't think it would be in the rules to do it over 7 days.  :rofl
 

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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #27 on: October 02, 2020, 05:41:28 PM »
Have completed my 40,000Km service.
For the last couple of months it has been starting on one cylinder for a couple of beats until the engine speed got up and the second cylinder chimed in. When I inspected the valves, one was too loose, three were tight and one inlet I could not get any feeler gauge in. Shuffled the shims around but had to buy two more to get everything spot on. Changed the oil, filter, fuel filter (had a bit of brown stuff in it), cleaned and re-oiled air filter, two new spark plugs and reset the throttle bodies together (they weren't out by much). Primed the fuel filter and fired first touch of the button on both cylinders.  :runyay
While had the plastics off I ran the wires for a second cigi plug for my navman.
Engine sounds quiet, runs smooth and starts easily. Good for another 40,000 or more.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #28 on: October 02, 2020, 07:00:28 PM »
Have completed my 40,000Km service.
For the last couple of months it has been starting on one cylinder for a couple of beats until the engine speed got up and the second cylinder chimed in. When I inspected the valves, one was too loose, three were tight and one inlet I could not get any feeler gauge in. Shuffled the shims around but had to buy two more to get everything spot on. Changed the oil, filter, fuel filter (had a bit of brown stuff in it), cleaned and re-oiled air filter, two new spark plugs and reset the throttle bodies together (they weren't out by much). Primed the fuel filter and fired first touch of the button on both cylinders.  :runyay
While had the plastics off I ran the wires for a second cigi plug for my navman.
Engine sounds quiet, runs smooth and starts easily. Good for another 40,000 or more.

An excellent result after a good bit of spannering.   :thumbsup
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #29 on: November 15, 2020, 02:39:31 PM »
A sad end to a great bike.
On the way home from the Mudgee RTE a Landcruiser trayback pulled out of a farm gateway in front of me. Result was I clipped the left rear corner of the tray and an just home from Hospital 4 weeks later. Bike and riding gear are completely stuffed but they did what they were supposed to do and I am very lucky to be here to write this.
It was a good bike for the price and had never let me down anywhere, handled good, powerful enough and economic to run. Good bye my lovely TK.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #30 on: November 15, 2020, 02:46:37 PM »
Sad to hear this, but glad you're still here to tell us.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #31 on: November 15, 2020, 03:51:48 PM »
Bugger! At least you're still with us... :thumbs

Here's hoping the ute driver had insurance and you can get another in the not too distant future.  :X

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!  :beer


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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #32 on: November 15, 2020, 04:24:07 PM »
Hi Steve and so sorry to hear of your crash.  I guess the rehab and the negotiations with insurance companies now begins.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #33 on: November 15, 2020, 06:25:17 PM »
Sucks that a split second error by someone else costs you an awful lot. Glad that you are still with us Steveo. Hope to catch up sometime in the future.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #34 on: November 15, 2020, 09:22:48 PM »
Sorry to hear the bad news but glad you are ok, bike can be replaced .
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #35 on: November 16, 2020, 05:13:47 AM »
Bikes can be replaced.  Glad you came through and are on the mend
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #36 on: November 16, 2020, 08:49:21 PM »
Glad to hear that you have survived the crash and that your gear did it's job well.
Four weeks in hospital sounds like you had a fair bit of damage to yourself along with the bike, I hope that your recovery is progressing well?

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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #37 on: November 17, 2020, 08:34:56 AM »
Thanks Shiney. My worst/most painfull are the ribs. The edge of the tray got me under the arm and eight have been broken, some into three pieces, and have been giving me hell. Thank the bloke who discovered morphine for me.
I was taken by helicopter to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle and underwent two rib operations to remove from lung and to plate them. I also have a metal plate in my left wrist. The fractures in my vertebrae, nose and temple they left to heal naturally. I sustained a very hard hit to the right side of my helmet and this has done some internal head damage. My eyesight is coming better day by day but still have to go back to JHH for MRI scans in two weeks.
Spent two weeks in ICU and another in ward at JHH, then sent back to Tamworth hospital on a plane for another week and more tests before they let me home. I have 24hr live in care but was able to shower myself last night.  :thumbsup
I realise just how lucky I have been to survive with such injuries and my emotions are having a wonderful rollercoaster ride from the high (I'm alive) to wishing I wasn't (the tears haven't always been from the pain). My lovely bike is fu**ed, my riding gear totaled and I will not be back on any bike this year. :'(
I fortunately have many good friends around and family here too to keep me going on the right path to recovery, and the good wishes from members of the forums to put a little cheer in my days. Thank you all.  :thumb
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #38 on: November 17, 2020, 09:20:04 AM »
Geez, sounds like you're definitely been through the wringer!!!    :eek

With the vertebrae fractures, are you having to wear a back brace?

Anyways, keep up those positive thoughts!!! 

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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #39 on: November 17, 2020, 09:37:44 AM »
Wow!  Hadn't realised from your first report how badly you were smashed up.  Trust you mend completely, especially the head injuries which can be the worst.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #40 on: November 17, 2020, 08:18:01 PM »
Best wishes for quick and full recovery.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #41 on: November 19, 2020, 07:43:56 AM »
Mate, you sure have copped a lot of damage :eek
It's good to see that you are making small steps towards recovery (being able to shower yourself and recovering eyesight) and that you have local family & friends helping you out.

If you feel like talking or even just venting the forum and everyone here is more then willing to listen.

All the best mate.


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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #42 on: November 23, 2020, 05:42:53 PM »
My eyesight is about 95% now, so looking good. Have put off the return to Newcastle to see specialist for another two weeks to let a bit more healing happen (and maybe less pain) as four hours in car or train would have me on the floor. Can brush my teeth in sink if I take the brace off and toilet by myself now too. Still going to be a long road back.
Have been reading a couple of motorcycle travel books and my right wrist is getting itchy already.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #43 on: November 23, 2020, 06:14:36 PM »
That's very good news  :like
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #44 on: November 23, 2020, 06:22:26 PM »
Have been reading a couple of motorcycle travel books and my right wrist is getting itchy already.

I know how you feel, Steve...When I had my accident I really went through withdrawal symptoms.
As soon as I was out of my back brace I was off for a ride...very tentative obviously and only for a few k's but geez, it felt good!  :runyay

Just a warning though, you'll probably cop plenty of criticism, well I know I did, some even accused me of having a death wish... :||||

Anyhow, while it's important to push yourself, just don't do as I did and push yourself too hard...

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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #45 on: November 23, 2020, 08:10:05 PM »
Good luck with this STeveo. Wishing you get back to where you want and need to be.

I had a near miss a few weeks back. No damage to me, only minor damage to my ST1300. Incidentally I'd called her STevie (after Stevie Nicks)
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #46 on: November 23, 2020, 10:05:15 PM »
So by minor damage you mean a few nicks?
 

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« Reply #47 on: November 23, 2020, 10:49:53 PM »
After hitting a roo last year and the last incident on her, more of 'nick'ing a tremendous amount of luck.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #48 on: November 28, 2020, 11:11:45 AM »
I had a near miss a few weeks back. No damage to me, only minor damage to my ST1300. Incidentally I'd called her STevie (after Stevie Nicks)

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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #49 on: November 30, 2020, 03:55:52 PM »
Slowly improving. Have the back and wrist braces off now and can sleep on my left side for a bit, but no way can I sleep on right yet, just way too painful. Had another x ray today and finally got to see the 'mechano' holding the ribs together. Brilliant work by the surgeons.
Shannon's insurance has payed out for the bike and riding gear and will get $75.00 back on the rego.   :thumb
 
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