Quick update on Netnorske

**Idaho** · 06-12-2010, 07:52 AM

He and I are going to meet today near Declo Idaho on his trip to the SW Rally. He made it to LaGrande, Oregon yesterday afternoon and found a motel. He described the parking lot as "the size of two basketball courts." As he was rideing through the lot toward his room a car backed out of a space and hit him on the left side forward crash bar and highway peg. Knocked the bike over and bent the crash bar. He found a body shop open, it was 5:20pm, and they helped him straighten the crash bar. Bike is fine and his leg was a bit sore but other than that he says that he is okay.

He is supposed to meet Jared (Utah Motorcyclist) this afternoon in Ogden, Ut and Jared thinks they may be able to find a new crashbar at one of the Kawi dealers in the area.

I'm still planning to meet Kris at Declo mid-day and I will ride with him to Tremonton. That was our plan all along. I will post more this evening when I get home to update his status.

In a nutshell, he is fine, bike is fine, both slightly bruised but lucky.

**glwilson** · 06-12-2010, 09:14 AM

Glad to hear Chris is okay.

The bike can be fixed... ;)

You guys... be sure to ride safe and keep your eyes open!! :)

skeeter · 06-12-2010, 04:54 PM

Thanks for posting. Glad he's OK!

dabull · 06-12-2010, 05:49 PM

Glad to hear Nets OK!

**Cajunrider** · 06-12-2010, 06:00 PM

Thanks for posting the update. Glad to hear that he wasn't hurt worse that a bruise. He'll probably be hurting worse tomorrow.

cactusjack · 06-12-2010, 06:08 PM

Crap! I hope that's out only "incident" related to the SW Rally. Sorry Kris, wrong place at the wrong time. I'm glad you're okay!

I actually know where Declo, ID is Bud. Been there.

**ringadingh** · 06-12-2010, 07:58 PM

You never know where things will happen, good to here thats its just minor damage and Kris is ok.

Netnorske · 06-12-2010, 09:04 PM

I'm in Ogden, Utah boys...meeting Jared and Tombstone in the morning for the run to Cortez.

Yeah it was freak thing...the bike is fine, just needs a new front left crashbar is all, but it is totally rideable after we bent it back out at the body shop. My right hamstring hurts like a bitch though as I was trying to hold the bike up as he was pushing it over with his car, straining the crap out of it! I'm having a tough time getting on and off the bike, but I'm fine while riding. Even walking is a challenge. I see some medicinal Tequila in my future!

I met Bud and his friend Jack (Honda Wing) today in Declo. We had a great ride and lunch....and Bud even picked up the tab! I think he felt sorry for me watching me trying to get a leg over my bike....

. I'm having to get on from the high side (left leg) since I can barely lift my right one. Thanks again Bud for coming down and meeting me!

I think it will get a bit better each day...lots of Icy-Hot, aspririn and booze can't hurt. If that's the worst thing that happens to me on this ten day run....I'll be a happy camper! Cortez or Bust!

**cnc** · 06-12-2010, 09:05 PM

Thanks for posting. Glade it was not too serious, but it is still a pain when something happens away from home.

phred · 06-12-2010, 09:18 PM

Glad to hear your OK. Hopefully the rest of the trip and rally is safe and uneventful.

cactusjack · 06-12-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

I'm in Ogden, Utah boys...meeting Jared and Tombstone in the morning for the run to Cortez.

Yeah it was freak thing...the bike is fine, just needs a new front left crashbar is all, but it is totally rideable after we bent it back out at the body shop. My right hamstring hurts like a bitch though as I was trying to hold the bike up as he was pushing it over with his car, straining the crap out of it! I'm having a tough time getting on and off the bike, but I'm fine while riding. Even walking is a challenge. I see some medicinal Tequila in my future!

I met Bud and his friend Jack (Honda Wing) today in Declo. We had a great ride and lunch....and Bud even picked up the tab! I think he felt sorry for me watching me trying to get a leg over my bike....

. I'm having to get on from the high side (left leg) since I can barely lift my right one. Thanks again Bud for coming down and meeting me!

I think it will get a bit better each day...lots of Icy-Hot, aspririn and booze can't hurt. If that's the worst thing that happens to me on this ten day run....I'll be a happy camper! Cortez or Bust!

Sorry about your bike, Kris - but just be thankful you're (relatively) okay. It could have been a lot worse. Take care of yourself and I'll see you tomorrow in Cortez.

kawgirl · 06-12-2010, 09:57 PM

Glad to hear you're okay Kris.

chainsaw · 06-12-2010, 10:39 PM

Ditto, what they all said.

rickyboy · 06-12-2010, 11:48 PM

WOW ! Kris. What the heck??? I'm glad you're Ok and that the bike wasn't a big fix. Here I'm posting good news about my fairing project here in Med. Hat and then I see this. Real sorry it happened. Were you on your own or was Trica with you?
Take care and I hope we get together soon, somewhere.

ballast · 06-13-2010, 12:51 AM

Dude.......That sucks! Really glad you are ok. I was thinking about you today as I took Ava's nephew on a ride toward Windy Ridge today. I have some expetience replacing bent crash bars if you need a hand. ::)

06-12-2010, 07:52 AM	#1
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Quick update on Netnorske He and I are going to meet today near Declo Idaho on his trip to the SW Rally. He made it to LaGrande, Oregon yesterday afternoon and found a motel. He described the parking lot as "the size of two basketball courts." As he was rideing through the lot toward his room a car backed out of a space and hit him on the left side forward crash bar and highway peg. Knocked the bike over and bent the crash bar. He found a body shop open, it was 5:20pm, and they helped him straighten the crash bar. Bike is fine and his leg was a bit sore but other than that he says that he is okay. He is supposed to meet Jared (Utah Motorcyclist) this afternoon in Ogden, Ut and Jared thinks they may be able to find a new crashbar at one of the Kawi dealers in the area. I'm still planning to meet Kris at Declo mid-day and I will ride with him to Tremonton. That was our plan all along. I will post more this evening when I get home to update his status. In a nutshell, he is fine, bike is fine, both slightly bruised but lucky. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-12-2010, 09:14 AM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Quick update on Netnorske Glad to hear Chris is okay. The bike can be fixed... ;) You guys... be sure to ride safe and keep your eyes open!! :) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-12-2010, 04:54 PM	#3
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Quick update on Netnorske Thanks for posting. Glad he's OK! __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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06-12-2010, 05:49 PM	#4
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Quick update on Netnorske Glad to hear Nets OK!
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06-12-2010, 06:00 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Quick update on Netnorske Thanks for posting the update. Glad to hear that he wasn't hurt worse that a bruise. He'll probably be hurting worse tomorrow. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-12-2010, 06:08 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Quick update on Netnorske Crap! I hope that's out only "incident" related to the SW Rally. Sorry Kris, wrong place at the wrong time. I'm glad you're okay! I actually know where Declo, ID is Bud. Been there. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-12-2010, 07:58 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Quick update on Netnorske You never know where things will happen, good to here thats its just minor damage and Kris is ok. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-12-2010, 09:04 PM	#8
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Quick update on Netnorske I'm in Ogden, Utah boys...meeting Jared and Tombstone in the morning for the run to Cortez. Yeah it was freak thing...the bike is fine, just needs a new front left crashbar is all, but it is totally rideable after we bent it back out at the body shop. My right hamstring hurts like a bitch though as I was trying to hold the bike up as he was pushing it over with his car, straining the crap out of it! I'm having a tough time getting on and off the bike, but I'm fine while riding. Even walking is a challenge. I see some medicinal Tequila in my future! I met Bud and his friend Jack (Honda Wing) today in Declo. We had a great ride and lunch....and Bud even picked up the tab! I think he felt sorry for me watching me trying to get a leg over my bike.... . I'm having to get on from the high side (left leg) since I can barely lift my right one. Thanks again Bud for coming down and meeting me! I think it will get a bit better each day...lots of Icy-Hot, aspririn and booze can't hurt. If that's the worst thing that happens to me on this ten day run....I'll be a happy camper! Cortez or Bust! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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06-12-2010, 09:05 PM	#9
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Quick update on Netnorske Thanks for posting. Glade it was not too serious, but it is still a pain when something happens away from home. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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06-12-2010, 09:18 PM	#10
phred Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 567	Quick update on Netnorske Glad to hear your OK. Hopefully the rest of the trip and rally is safe and uneventful.
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06-12-2010, 09:57 PM	#12
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Quick update on Netnorske Glad to hear you're okay Kris. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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06-12-2010, 10:39 PM	#13
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Quick update on Netnorske Ditto, what they all said.
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06-12-2010, 11:48 PM	#14
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Quick update on Netnorske WOW ! Kris. What the heck??? I'm glad you're Ok and that the bike wasn't a big fix. Here I'm posting good news about my fairing project here in Med. Hat and then I see this. Real sorry it happened. Were you on your own or was Trica with you? Take care and I hope we get together soon, somewhere. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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06-13-2010, 12:51 AM	#15
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Quick update on Netnorske Dude.......That sucks! Really glad you are ok. I was thinking about you today as I took Ava's nephew on a ride toward Windy Ridge today. I have some expetience replacing bent crash bars if you need a hand. ::) __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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