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HawkGTRider:
Cracked clutch reservoir and a compromised radiator hose...yeppers, those would cause the problems you were experiencing. You did well to get as far as you did.

NinjaBob:
Tony and I immediately set to trying to get the bike rodeworthy. We drained and dried the clutch reservoir and patched it with quick setting  JB Weld. After the required curing time we tried some new DOT3 to no avail, the clutch would not build any pressure.  I was not riding anywhere without a clutch plus the bike had other issues. I called AMA Roadside Assistance and got Beth, a very helpful anf kind agent on the line. We had issues with our cell phones staying connected and after the third dropped call Beth called the store and the manager kindly alowed me to use their land line. Beth worked diligently trying to find the closest tow to get me to Wichita, but was not getting any takers. The only tow company was Kidds Towing and Recovery in WICHITA 210 miles away! An estimated 240 minute wait. I did not look forward to hanging out at the Quik Shop for 4 hours! By the way. AMA Roadside Assistance covers the first 35 miles for free. I had to give my credit card info to pay for the  175 mile difference. The charge was only $75.00!

Helping me had disrupted Tony's travel plans, he hates the heat and loves to arrive at his motel as early as possible and crank the AC on high. He noticed a tiny mom & pop motel two blocks away. He walked over and rented a two bed room and invited me in to wait for my tow. So my long  wait for the tow turned out to be in the comfort of a cool motel room watching TV and sipping a cold beer.

It wasn't long before Robert with Kidd's Towing texted me to give an ETA, he was beating the 4 hour estimate.

fz1grl:
Wow sorry to hear about your misfortune and looking forward to the rest of the story.  I assume that is why we missed you at the BS Rally this year.  Had been wondering about you.

NinjaBob:

--- Quote from: fz1grl on September 11, 2022, 11:28:06 PM ---Wow sorry to hear about your misfortune and looking forward to the rest of the story.  I assume that is why we missed you at the BS Rally this year.  Had been wondering about you.

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Thanks Denise. Yes, I have been recouperating! There is not much left of the story. My tow to my Son's place in Wichita went well as could be expected. The driver was friendly and an interesting guy to talk to so it wasn't boring. I got to Grants house about 9:30. The next day I worked on the clutch some more and located the leaking water hose. I figured I could find a suitable temporary replacement for the hose at an auto parts store If I could get the clutch working. I picked up a brake bleeder from the local Cycle Gear but could never get the master cylindar to pump up. Although I could not see any fluid leaking I have to assume the damage was preventing a seal. I gave up and booked a flight home. I am heading back to Wichita soon with my trailer.

Brick:
Damn Bob… sorry for all this trouble! Thanks for posting it however. It seems every post is sunshine and roses. This helps remind me how things can go. Glad you are on the mend.
Brick


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