Author Topic: Not quite goodbye, but... (Read 6185 times)

Gordon · « **Reply #25 on:** January 28, 2016, 05:29:50 PM »

Bob,

I'm glad to hear you're doing what's best for you and your family, but I'm sad to see you go. You were one of the big reasons I became active in the community to begin with. You're a humble, helpful, knowledgeable person, and we'd all be a lot better off if we had more of you around. Do what's best for Bob and family, and don't be a stranger around here.

demon78 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 28, 2016, 06:12:16 PM »

jeez Bob
Bill the demon.

bwaller · « **Reply #27 on:** January 28, 2016, 06:58:21 PM »

I'm with Bill....jeez Bob! Good on ya for keeping it on 2 wheels, but I'd keep the 750 for a while. It won't lose value so can be sold at a later date, or maybe you'll need it again at some point.

It won't be the same without you, good luck to you.

MoMo · « **Reply #28 on:** January 28, 2016, 07:06:00 PM »

Not much can be added to what as been said. Thank you for all you've done!! And.............keep the bike...Larry

DH · « **Reply #29 on:** January 28, 2016, 09:23:18 PM »

The best of luck to you sir. Yours was a name I remember from when I first came here (the first time)
probably 14 yrs ago. You can be proud of the fact that you helped to make this place what it is. Life
goes on for sure, but if you do decide to sell your beloved K0, make sure it goes to a good home or,
better yet, to a forum member

. You never know tho, the desire to ride may come back and bite you.
I'm pretty much disabled any more, but I can't let mine go yet. Just sayin'

grcamna2 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 28, 2016, 10:04:39 PM »

Quote from: MoMo on January 28, 2016, 07:06:00 PM

Not much can be added to what as been said. Thank you for all you've done!! And.............keep the bike...Larry

mick7504 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 29, 2016, 01:11:42 AM »

Best wishes Bob.
Thankyou for being an understanding and fair umpire
The biggest worry now is who is going to keep us wayward "youths" inline.
But seriously, good luck and good health for the future mate.

kghost · « **Reply #32 on:** January 29, 2016, 02:38:38 AM »

Best wishes Bob.

Sorry we never got to catch up when I was through your area.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #33 on:** January 29, 2016, 01:04:23 PM »

Thanks for the kind words. I'm not dying, just changing direction a bit and likely not tuning in enough to be much help to Glenn. I thought sure that at least I had seen my last oil thread... wrong! You should see how the cycling crowd goes on about the best chain oil to use.

At least I'm still on two wheels.

Still struggling with what to do about my 750, but I don't see any great rush to do anything.

Kevin, if you happen to be on HRD and see some hulk on a blue hybrid bike, it's likely me, particularly if I'm going slower than everyone else.

I frequently ride between Ann Arbor and Dexter and just as on the 750, Huron River Drive is one my favorites.

Johnie, I had forgotten about the grab rail. Glad it found a good home.

detdrbuzzard · « **Reply #34 on:** January 29, 2016, 02:02:51 PM »

congrats on quitting smoking bob!! I started back riding my Schwinn last june, mostly it is a week day thing which leaves the weekends free to ride one of my motorcycles. I got back on the Schwinn to loose a few pounds

mcpuffett · « **Reply #35 on:** January 29, 2016, 02:41:59 PM »

Good luck for the future Bob, I was another that followed your blog and found it very useful , cheers

Mick.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #36 on:** January 29, 2016, 07:01:24 PM »

Goodness. Sorry to see you go. Thanks for the time you spent perusing the threads and keeping things civil. I would say it's been pretty quiet here for the last few years.

martin99 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 30, 2016, 01:32:30 AM »

A hard act to follow indeed. Who's going to keep our threads on track now? Can't trust any of us

Best wishes from the UK Bob.

dhall57 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 30, 2016, 03:47:22 AM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on January 29, 2016, 01:04:23 PM

Still struggling with what to do about my 750, but I don't see any great rush to do anything.

Wishing you the best. Your right Bob no rush. Like everybody has already said, just hold on to it. Good luck with going from a sohc4 to a sohc2leg. Haha!!

jeffg · « **Reply #39 on:** January 30, 2016, 02:58:50 PM »

Hey bob you or any of your buddies build any of these Chinese carbon fiber bikes?
been planning to get a frame for myself soon.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281664208115?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 30, 2016, 06:00:58 PM »

Thanks Bob for everything you have done here. Pretty sure without you here the forum would have looked more like this than the nice place that it is. You will be missed.

O yeah for the record Star Tron is the best darn fuel stabilizer there is bar none! All you Stabil guys can shove it.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #41 on:** February 01, 2016, 06:07:52 AM »

Quote from: detdrbuzzard on January 29, 2016, 02:02:51 PM

I got back on the Schwinn to loose a few pounds

Did it work? I'm struggling to maintain my weight.

I definitely need to lose weight but will likely always be a Clydesdale.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #42 on:** February 01, 2016, 06:16:52 AM »

Quote from: jeffg on January 30, 2016, 02:58:50 PM

Hey bob you or any of your buddies build any of these Chinese carbon fiber bikes?
been planning to get a frame for myself soon.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281664208115?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Carbon Fiber seems to be the "in thing" these days for some anyway. Mine is a aluminum frame. Lots of discussion about how safe they are, but lots seem to ride them with no issues. Tend to be pricey.

70CB750 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 01, 2016, 06:18:13 AM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on February 01, 2016, 06:07:52 AM

Quote from: detdrbuzzard on January 29, 2016, 02:02:51 PM
I got back on the Schwinn to loose a few pounds

Did it work? I'm struggling to maintain my weight. I definitely need to lose weight but will likely always be a Clydesdale.

Ha, are you already using the lingo?

I used to frequent this forum a lot few years back:

http://www.bikeforums.net/clydesdales-athenas-200-lb-91-kg/

grcamna2 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 01, 2016, 06:22:36 AM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on February 01, 2016, 06:16:52 AM

Quote from: jeffg on January 30, 2016, 02:58:50 PM
Hey bob you or any of your buddies build any of these Chinese carbon fiber bikes?
been planning to get a frame for myself soon.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281664208115?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Carbon Fiber seems to be the "in thing" these days for some anyway. Mine is a aluminum frame. Lots of discussion about how safe they are, but lots seem to ride them with no issues. Tend to be pricey.

I rode many miles on a large tube Cannondale in the mid 80's and liked it,also owned an Alan Italian aluminum frame bicycle w/ 'standard' size outward looking tubes(much thicker wall tubing inside)but that Alan was Way to flexible when standing on the pedals,bottom bracket moved all over the place

.I never owned a carbon bike,I prefer steel.

MoMo · « **Reply #45 on:** February 01, 2016, 06:25:04 AM »

Inspiring me to get back to cycling. I used to deliver Western Union Telegrams on an old Kabuki bike many moons ago. At the time it was a very well paying job. Larry

grcamna2 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:05:15 AM »

I am going to get back on my bicycle

I feel So much better when I'm in good condition w/ breathing,better state of mind,etc.

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:13:06 AM »

All the best Bob, so glad that the reason you won't be around much is because you will spend time riding and improving your health. Nevertheless, you will probably be back on your motorcycle son. I just read a cyclist has recently been banned because they found a electric motor in the crank housing. Cyclist are already going the motorcycle way, and you are going the opposite.... :-)

You have done a great job moderating; one of the reason this fórum is as civilized as it is has been because of the job you moderators have done. Thanks for that.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #48 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:28:38 AM »

Congratulations on a new beginning Bob.
Thanks for all the years of level headed babysitting.
As a cyclists and motorcyclist I vote to keep the 750.
After all, if it's got two wheels you should ride it.

Cheers
Jimmy

BobbyR · « **Reply #49 on:** February 01, 2016, 10:11:30 AM »

For old times sake!

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