NW WA Meet / BS Thread

I’m not, I send a PM and he hasn’t been back online.

 

I don't mind helping but need some confirmation first for sure

 

I’m going to Granite Falls to 48.146747-121.826873 maybe he took off walking and lost service. It’s going to take me probably an hour and twenty minutes to get to Granite Falls. Hopefully we can get some contact or confirmation while I’m on my way. If he’s walking he’s still going to need help.

 

I made it to Granite and he messaged me saying he’s out now. Turning around and heading home

 

Hey guys sorry for not being back on. That pin is nowhere near where I got stuck which is weird because the guy who pulled me out got the same link and it got him right to me. Had to walk about a mile to get service. Got out about 9:30 after 2 broken ropes and sheared winch bolt. @Shadowhunter if you drove all the way out here and you see this I’d like to buy you case of beer or something. Both me and the girlfriend made a dumb decision trying to drive in spring snow. We got stuck around 2 and after 3 hours of digging decided it was time to call help. Ended up having a couple people and about 300 feet of rope to get me out

 

glad you got out safe. thanks @Shadowhunter for trying to make it out for another tw member. good guy shadow!

 

@Stick to your guns What failed on your winch?

also, trimming for 37’s is starting today once i drop the kid off

 

Synthetic line spun on the spool and pulled the rope out of the crimp. It wasn’t even that long of a pull so I had plenty of line wrapped in. I was just too dug in

 

Highly recommend one of these

$15 Bubba Rope 251610 The Grabber Synthetic Winch Line Attachment 1" x 3-3/4" Fit all brands in Orange, Accessory Ideal to attach any synthetic winch line to your winch drum

https://www.amazon.com/Bubba-Rope-2...t=&hvlocphy=9052537&hvtargid=pla-627579835127

 

That’s funny I bought one about 45 minutes ago. Good to know they work well

 

Yup! Use the ropes strength to your advantage. Glad to see you got out. I was ready to head up that way but am very glad I didn't have to. That looked worse than I expected and doing it in the dark would have sucked ass

 

I just ordered one too. I didn’t know they existed. I really don’t like how the bolt rubs the line and sure as hell don’t want to rip it out. That being said I’ve been using the my winch around the property the last few nice weekends pulling wooden posts and downed trees and haven’t had any problems.... yet

 

I started a thing

 

Pinch weld delete!

 

Trimmed some more on the driver side...metal is being added now though

 

Random question but anyone a honda shadow guy? Kinda looking for one for the wife

 

If anyone local wants exhaust cam gears installed like those sold by @mightytacoman hit me up for help

 

My boss is, I think he's got one for sale.. I can ask him tomorrow

 

I can say that is one of Honda's best bikes ever. Drove a few over the years and just could not get comfortable. Now I am on an FJR1300. If I come across something I will let you know.

 

I dont suppose anyone has a set of bed bars i could borrow for a weekend to go and pickup our new tent?