Well, seeing as Doug (aka Yankee) isn't a member of this site and can't defend himself, I can honestly say it was all his doing. Apparently his sensitive Yankee digestive system could not handle some good ole southern shine. That and having to keep up with all those Rockets did his stomach in.
Fall '09- Rocket launch - Maggie Valley
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Well, seeing as Doug (aka Yankee) isn't a member of this site and can't defend himself, I can honestly say it was all his doing. Apparently his sensitive Yankee digestive system could not handle some good ole southern shine. That and having to keep up with all those Rockets did his stomach in.
scowherd
Top Fuel
Yankee
Looks like Matt is right yankee left a little something at the holiday for them to remember him by
Looks like Matt is right yankee left a little something at the holiday for them to remember him by
rainman
Seabee can do
Watsonian I already have it set up for you and Yankee at the tellico rally
Please ask him if he is a rally {virgin} for me......
And let him know that I really really enjoyed messin with him this weekend.
oh yeah,,,,,Its STB telling ya this not rainman.......
Ime sorry for Rob and the Holiday motel they probably had to call in roto router after yall got done with the oranges and grapes
Please ask him if he is a rally {virgin} for me......
And let him know that I really really enjoyed messin with him this weekend.
oh yeah,,,,,Its STB telling ya this not rainman.......
Ime sorry for Rob and the Holiday motel they probably had to call in roto router after yall got done with the oranges and grapes
scowherd
Top Fuel
Skip congrats on the new rocket .... and thanks for the shine ..... the orange was an exclent choice...
HeR3tic
Living Legend
I spoke briefly with the Captain from New Hampshire, at Deals Gap. He spoke of having several RocketIII in his stable.
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sweettennbabe
Living Legend
has anyone heard from Wild Willie yet?
I know Bear and Sunshine wont be home until sometime this evening but
willie should have made it home by now?
I know Bear and Sunshine wont be home until sometime this evening but
willie should have made it home by now?
wildwilley
.040 Over
Back Home Safe... Thankfully
Greetings:
We returned home about 6:00 P.M. last night after an unexpected mishap in Peoria, IL on Monday night. It was about 11:00P.M. and I was at the north end of I-474W exiting to return to I-74W when I felt this pull and a tire rubbing sound coming from the trailer. Thankfully, I was only going about 50mph and pulled onto the shoulder in a couple hundred feet. At first I thought my trailer tire had gone flat, but had not experienced the traditional sensation you associate with a flat.
When I got off the bike and looked at the trailer, I noticed that the left trailer fender had dropped onto the tire which was not flat. I grabbed a flashlight and looked underneath the trailer... to discover that the weld had separated that holds the independent torsion axle to the plate bolted to the trailer frame.
We called 911 and a state trooper (an attractive young lady by the way... and there's a whole separate story for our next encounter) showed up to keep the emergency lights on while a flat bed tow truck showed up. Upon lifting the trailer onto the flat bed the tire fell to the ground. Thankfully (and numerous prayers later) the tire was captured by the fender and remained in place. Otherwise, I may have been relating this story from a hospital bed or perhaps not at all.
This is the second time that I have experienced an axle separation (several years ago on small utility trailer) due to insufficient weld penetration on the axle bracket. I have now learned the real importance of inspecting weld construction on critical joints before traveling.
I contacted Jason (who makes the trailers) this morning to give him a heads up on the trailer ball pin (and lack of retention) along with the axle weld failure to hopefully prevent others from experiencing the serious safety problem.
Anyway, I am busy catching up with work and wanted to take the time to thank everyone for the great time that was shared and in particular... a Special Note of Thanks to Katie and Steve ... for their consideration and generousity to provide a memorable time for all.
I look forward to getting together again with everyone sometime next year. And some advice from experience... in addition to checking all the nuts and bolts... it's a good practice to inspect the welds as well! Take care.
Greetings:
We returned home about 6:00 P.M. last night after an unexpected mishap in Peoria, IL on Monday night. It was about 11:00P.M. and I was at the north end of I-474W exiting to return to I-74W when I felt this pull and a tire rubbing sound coming from the trailer. Thankfully, I was only going about 50mph and pulled onto the shoulder in a couple hundred feet. At first I thought my trailer tire had gone flat, but had not experienced the traditional sensation you associate with a flat.
When I got off the bike and looked at the trailer, I noticed that the left trailer fender had dropped onto the tire which was not flat. I grabbed a flashlight and looked underneath the trailer... to discover that the weld had separated that holds the independent torsion axle to the plate bolted to the trailer frame.
We called 911 and a state trooper (an attractive young lady by the way... and there's a whole separate story for our next encounter) showed up to keep the emergency lights on while a flat bed tow truck showed up. Upon lifting the trailer onto the flat bed the tire fell to the ground. Thankfully (and numerous prayers later) the tire was captured by the fender and remained in place. Otherwise, I may have been relating this story from a hospital bed or perhaps not at all.
This is the second time that I have experienced an axle separation (several years ago on small utility trailer) due to insufficient weld penetration on the axle bracket. I have now learned the real importance of inspecting weld construction on critical joints before traveling.
I contacted Jason (who makes the trailers) this morning to give him a heads up on the trailer ball pin (and lack of retention) along with the axle weld failure to hopefully prevent others from experiencing the serious safety problem.
Anyway, I am busy catching up with work and wanted to take the time to thank everyone for the great time that was shared and in particular... a Special Note of Thanks to Katie and Steve ... for their consideration and generousity to provide a memorable time for all.
I look forward to getting together again with everyone sometime next year. And some advice from experience... in addition to checking all the nuts and bolts... it's a good practice to inspect the welds as well! Take care.
wilbur-t
Top Fuel
Glad you made it safe and sound. That could have been much worse. I know you will get it all sorted out. Some of that grape or orange shine didn't spill on it, perhaps?
sweettennbabe
Living Legend
Ime glad you made it home safe
Must have rubbed some of my mojo off to keep the trailer upright and your bike.
See I AM a good luck charm
Must have rubbed some of my mojo off to keep the trailer upright and your bike.
See I AM a good luck charm
