A hot time in the old town...

[munson]

Don't let this happen to you! I was coming home from Arkansas, and made it to Grapevine on one tank of gas from Mena, AR, about 270 miles. It had been raining all day, and it was cold. I was deep into the red, so I decided to get gas before going home. I was sitting on my bike filling up, and was watching the pump numbers go by. I realized that the gas handle had not clicked off and gas was running over and down the overflow tube. Crap, I says. So I put the handle up, capped the tank, and looked down at the pavement to see a small puddle of gas underneath. I backed up a bit and started her up. Then the fun started. Flames burst out from both side of the lower fairing! I yelled to another motorist to run in and get the fire extinguisher, then backed further from the pump and got off. The guy ran out and started spraying. Flames came out of every hole for a bout a minute. Then it was out. The first thing I noticed was that the clutch handle was frozen. Who knows what the rest will be. I had her towed to BMW FW for triage. I should know this week what the damage will be, and I have filed a claim under my comprehensive coverage. On top of that, the rear main seal began leaking some time ago, and there is now oil on the clutch. So I guess I'll be riding Sweetpea's Sofia for a bit. :(

PS. Dick, don't fret. We are still coming to Houston!

[early1]

Glad you're OK Rev.
Sorry about the LT, but IT's replaceable>>

[munson]

Glad you're OK Rev.
Sorry about the LT, but IT's replaceable>>
Thanks buddy!

[Bruce]

Rev,

Glad to hear you are alright. Sorry to hear about the bike, it can be fixed.

[munson]

Rev,

Glad to hear you are alright. Sorry to hear about the bike, it can be fixed.
Thanks amigo! I am gonna be jonesin for ride soon I'm afraid. The boys at the shop seem to think it might be a total. I hope not!

[Dick]

Thanks amigo! I am gonna be jonesin for ride soon I'm afraid. The boys at the shop seem to think it might be a total. I hope not!

Holy crapoly, Rev!! That sounded like a close one! Glad you didn't gitcher ....unhhh, ummmmm .... knees? singed! Boy, I'da still been runnin' down the street.

Guess them auto-shut-off thangies don't alwayz work too dang good, huh?

Anyway, glad you're ok. Sorry 'bout the 'totaling' comment. That's just one of those thangs - meant to be if it wuz meant to be.

Hey - you and SweetPea can ride double up on Sofia down here to Boerne and take Toad or the Goat to Houston. I'll take whichever you don't. Kinda outta the way, butt what the hay. I'm thinkin' of goin' Saturday morning' and do the show, then back to Boerne on Sunday. Allz I ax is you let me pump the gas on the way!!! :rolleyes: ;)

Cya soon, Muns. Best.

[munson]

Holy crapoly, Rev!! That sounded like a close one! Glad you didn't gitcher ....unhhh, ummmmm .... knees? singed! Boy, I'da still been runnin' down the street.

Guess them auto-shut-off thangies don't alwayz work too dang good, huh?

Anyway, glad you're ok. Sorry 'bout the 'totaling' comment. That's just one of those thangs - meant to be if it wuz meant to be.

Hey - you and SweetPea can ride double up on Sofia down here to Boerne and take Toad or the Goat to Houston. I'll take whichever you don't. Kinda outta the way, butt what the hay. I'm thinkin' of goin' Saturday morning' and do the show, then back to Boerne on Sunday. Allz I ax is you let me pump the gas on the way!!! :rolleyes: ;)

Cya soon, Muns. Best.

Those auto clicker off'ers have always worked for me. I'll never trust one again, that's for sure. I think I'll let Sweetpea drive me down there in her Blazer... and maybe I'll wear my asbestos undies just in case! :p

[gulfxray]

YIKES! Glad you are ok Munson.... Kind of lucky to have someone nearby who listened to your shout for an extinguisher.

[Steve_R]

Talk about a bummer Rev. Glad your okay. Sorry to hear that they think the bike's a total. Somebody is watchin' over ya'. ;)

[Bruce]

Hope it's not totaled, but if it is, many listed in the classifieds that are good buys.

[munson]

YIKES! Glad you are ok Munson.... Kind of lucky to have someone nearby who listened to your shout for an extinguisher.
Yep, I was thankful for that guy!

[munson]

Talk about a bummer Rev. Glad your okay. Sorry to hear that they think the bike's a total. Somebody is watchin' over ya'. ;)
Yep, the Good Lord is always watching out for me. The Colors rally was wonderful, by the way. I was truly blessed to be there.

[grifscoots]

I'm not a beeg advocate of the "who shit my pants thang", but I do think there might be a leetle culpability from the gas station. It wouldn't hurt to contact them or have a lawdog craft a finely worded missive.

Glad you be unscathed!

[munson]

I'm not a beeg advocate of the "who shit my pants thang", but I do think there might be a leetle culpability from the gas station. It wouldn't hurt to contact them or have a lawdog craft a finely worded missive.

Glad you be unscathed!

I will bring it up with the insurance co. to see if there might be any. Thanks for your concern, amigo!

[vtwinwilly]

Holy Smoke Rev!!!! (pun intended)

That'll get the pucker factor way up there real quick. Really sorry to hear about your LT. Maybe it's just time to get a new one. You know... when it's time, it's time!

Stay safe out there.

Bill B.

[jayz9705]

Good Grief, Muns, that's a heck of a way to get boiled.....oh never mind!!

Glad you're OK. You and Sweetpea have had an eventful year, fur sure!
Best wishes from Gilda and myself.

[ibbones]

WOW!!! What an exciting day. Is this a common thing? I have also had pumps not stop when full so I have gotten into the habit of filling the bike SLOW and watching.
I am not so quick to think so I would have jumped off the bike and ran!!! Camera in hand and watch the big boom.

[cfell]

There's a sermon in that lesson, Rev.....

Glad you weren't.. "singed".

Anyway, hope you're able to get through the Insurance Gauntlet quickly with "honest" benefit payment.

[black1200lt]

:eek:Rev,
I am very sorry to hear about your bike BBQ. What a shock it must have been. MOST importantly you were not injured.
I must say your timing is really quite good in view of the fact that all of the IMS shows will be bringing the best right to you. :cool:
After being without a bike for such a long time I truly do not recommend it.
Get out there and partake of some retail therapy. :D
Best to you and Sweetpea
Coni

[munson]

:eek:Rev,
I am very sorry to hear about your bike BBQ. What a shock it must have been. MOST importantly you were not injured.
I must say your timing is really quite good in view of the fact that all of the IMS shows will be bringing the best right to you. :cool:
After being without a bike for such a long time I truly do not recommend it.
Get out there and partake of some retail therapy. :D
Best to you and Sweetpea
Coni

Thank you, ma'am! It was shocking, and I have already received some advertising. I really hope it is not totaled. Did you get a new one?
Best to you, too! :)

[DaveDragon]

John, I'm so glad you didn't get hurt in the middle of this.
The LT can be replaced as you know, we can't replace you. :)

[munson]

John, I'm so glad you didn't get hurt in the middle of this.
The LT can be replaced as you know, we can't replace you. :)

Aw, that was sweet, you big ole cuddley Dragon, you! :D

[munson]

I stopped by the shop in Ft.W. today and kissed KaTe bye-bye. Dang!

Anybody want a Uni-go?

[eljeffe]

So they totalled her? Whatchya gonna do?

[munson]

So they totalled her? Whatchya gonna do?
I dunno. I'm still in shock! FW had a 2006 LT on the floor for 22k plus. Yikes. There are some slightly used 05's being offered for 18 or so. Then again, I could get something older and cheaper and save the big purchase for a 2008 next Gen. I have to wait to see what the adjuster offers me, too. Crap!

[k1200ltbeemer]

Munson....Are you serious about the UniGO? I have a Champagne LT and have been thinking about getting a trailer.

[munson]

Munson....Are you serious about the UniGO? I have a Champagne LT and have been thinking about getting a trailer.
Yep. But Dave Dragon already pinged me. If his wifey won't let him buy it you are next in line. :D

[munson]

So they totalled her? Whatchya gonna do?

I called Jr. earlier. Need I say more? :p

[eatanner]

Munson, I'ssa sorry fer the loss. I wasn't piping in since you survived and I knew you'd be prospering, but totaled? Yikes, that's full of possibilities and trauma. Thank goodness you've got a good woman and a world full of roads to keep ya dreaming and flush.

On the other hand...If you repaint the Unigo to a lovely Titan Silver I'll take it off your hands, though it seems to me that you ought to be able to sell it to someone.:rolleyes:

[munson]

Munson, I'ssa sorry fer the loss. I wasn't piping in since you survived and I knew you'd be prospering, but totaled? Yikes, that's full of possibilities and trauma. Thank goodness you've got a good woman and a world full of roads to keep ya dreaming and flush.

On the other hand...If you repaint the Unigo to a lovely Titan Silver I'll take it off your hands, though it seems to me that you ought to be able to sell it to someone.:rolleyes:

I am blessed in many ways, my brother! I just have to decide if I want to use the money to replace what I had, or put down on a fresher ride. I likes choices! :)

[grifscoots]

I am blessed in many ways, my brother! I just have to decide if I want to use the money to replace what I had, or put down on a fresher ride. I likes choices! :)

We'll help console you in Houston, though it won't be as much fun as when you was in the wheelchair, I bet we'll figure someth:crazy: ng out

[munson]

We'll help console you in Houston, though it won't be as much fun as when you was in the wheelchair, I bet we'll figure someth:crazy: ng out
I know I can count on you, bro! I went back over today and removed some stuff that I can use on another bike, if I go that route. I sat on a new Connie at the Kawi shop today, and it sure was light! Or I might be like Edgar and go rent a HD for a day and see what that does for my TestyTosterone levels. :D

Of course I still have to dicker with the insurance company for the settlement. That ought to be funzy.

O, and Mr. Dragon has decided to Iron Butt his way to Grapevine to pick up his Uni-go. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for something bigger so I can carry camping gear, or maybe even one of them leetle house trailers.

[grifscoots]

I know I can count on you, bro! I went back over today and removed some stuff that I can use on another bike, if I go that route. I sat on a new Connie at the Kawi shop today, and it sure was light! Or I might be like Edgar and go rent a HD for a day and see what that does for my TestyTosterone levels. :D

Ride A HD to Houston, that'll cure you.

Of course I still have to dicker with the insurance company for the settlement. That ought to be funzy.

What caliber will you be using?

O, and Mr. Dragon has decided to Iron Butt his way to Grapevine to pick up his Uni-go. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for something bigger so I can carry camping gear, or maybe even one of them leetle house trailers.

Liar! Sweepea needs more room for her stuff:p

[k12steve]

I stopped by the shop in Ft.W. today and kissed KaTe bye-bye. Dang!

Anybody want a Uni-go?


Dang John, due to work and illness and vacation I haven't been hangin' out on the list much and musta MISSED all dis mess you done got yourself into!!!

SHEESH BOI, NOW CUT THAT OUT!!!

There, now that being said, so DAMNED glad you are OK and I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of the LT...

I hope you are back on two wheels real soon 'cause ridin' beatch with SweetPea is gonna smack your "virtual testosterone" count in the worst of ways... :) :)

Seriously, I'm ridin' the GS more 'n more so if you need a ride for Houston Bugkiller is yours...

[munson]

Dang John, due to work and illness and vacation I haven't been hangin' out on the list much and musta MISSED all dis mess you done got yourself into!!!

SHEESH BOI, NOW CUT THAT OUT!!!

There, now that being said, so DAMNED glad you are OK and I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of the LT...

I hope you are back on two wheels real soon 'cause ridin' beatch with SweetPea is gonna smack your "virtual testosterone" count in the worst of ways... :) :)

Seriously, I'm ridin' the GS more 'n more so if you need a ride for Houston Bugkiller is yours...

Hope all is OK, at your house, too, bud. I got Jr. looking for me, so it won't be long. Kind of you to offer, but I'd be afraid to take a friend's bike to Houston, what with the crazy traffic and all. Much appreciated, though!

[johnrehder]

Sent you a Pm about this.
Glad you were not hurt in your attempt to audition for the Ringling Bros bike stunt show! Maybe a new Lt might be good for the soul. The important thing is you were not hurt. Bike can be replaced, you can't! Hope this works out to your satisfaction. Ride safe brother!



Don't let this happen to you! I was coming home from Arkansas, and made it to Grapevine on one tank of gas from Mena, AR, about 270 miles. It had been raining all day, and it was cold. I was deep into the red, so I decided to get gas before going home. I was sitting on my bike filling up, and was watching the pump numbers go by. I realized that the gas handle had not clicked off and gas was running over and down the overflow tube. Crap, I says. So I put the handle up, capped the tank, and looked down at the pavement to see a small puddle of gas underneath. I backed up a bit and started her up. Then the fun started. Flames burst out from both side of the lower fairing! I yelled to another motorist to run in and get the fire extinguisher, then backed further from the pump and got off. The guy ran out and started spraying. Flames came out of every hole for a bout a minute. Then it was out. The first thing I noticed was that the clutch handle was frozen. Who knows what the rest will be. I had her towed to BMW FW for triage. I should know this week what the damage will be, and I have filed a claim under my comprehensive coverage. On top of that, the rear main seal began leaking some time ago, and there is now oil on the clutch. So I guess I'll be riding Sweetpea's Sofia for a bit. :(

PS. Dick, don't fret. We are still coming to Houston!

[munson]

Sent you a Pm about this.
Glad you were not hurt in your attempt to audition for the Ringling Bros bike stunt show! Maybe a new Lt might be good for the soul. The important thing is you were not hurt. Bike can be replaced, you can't! Hope this works out to your satisfaction. Ride safe brother!
Thanks brother! I mailed the insurance claim paper work today. I hope to ride safe again soon!

[munson]

Sent you a Pm about this.
Glad you were not hurt in your attempt to audition for the Ringling Bros bike stunt show! Maybe a new Lt might be good for the soul. The important thing is you were not hurt. Bike can be replaced, you can't! Hope this works out to your satisfaction. Ride safe brother!
I got the check on Saturday, a little over 7k in the clear. I'm pretty pleased with that. I decided to go with a 2004 black beauty, custom, with the extra bling. Sweetpea says her name will be Ella. I say the lady is a tramp! :D

[grifscoots]

Best go with Sweatpea everytime! Glad to hear you'll be up and running soon.

[tliu]

I am blessed in many ways, my brother! ... :)

Haven't been reading the board for a few days, I missed all the news. Sorry about your bike, but I'm really glad that you're OK. No doubt, this is one of those unforgettable experiences. Now you have choices; it's a good thing!