A little help in Sacramento?

spimx wrote:

Vital needs to make a video with this kid

Vital needs to make a video with this kid

Chance1216 wrote:

Hammer, your kindness reminds me of family friend I’ve known since I was a kid. I lived with my grandparents and he lived across the street...

Hammer, your kindness reminds me of family friend I’ve known since I was a kid. I lived with my grandparents and he lived across the street from us. He was like a dad to me. He taught me a lot through his example. He left California and moved to Portland when I was 12.
When I left California for the PNW @ 20, he was the first person I looked up. We’ve been friends/family for over 37 years.
I’m sure Mayson will remember what you and everyone else involved has done the rest of his life.
Happy holidays to you and your family.

Hammer 663s wrote:

Thank you. As I've gotten older I realize my worth is measured by the quality of the people I've influenced. I'm just trying to pass on...

Thank you. As I've gotten older I realize my worth is measured by the quality of the people I've influenced. I'm just trying to pass on the good things that I've learned. Moto has been a massive influence on my life, and most of my true friends I met there. My boy and I are fully engaged due to moto and many of our best, and worst, times have come at the track. Mayson is a good kid, and I hope he's in my life for a while. This whole deal has been amazing - who'd have thought a set of fork seals would have taken us all on this trip?

Hammer

Chance1216 wrote:

Hammer, your kindness reminds me of family friend I’ve known since I was a kid. I lived with my grandparents and he lived across the street...

Hammer, your kindness reminds me of family friend I’ve known since I was a kid. I lived with my grandparents and he lived across the street from us. He was like a dad to me. He taught me a lot through his example. He left California and moved to Portland when I was 12.
When I left California for the PNW @ 20, he was the first person I looked up. We’ve been friends/family for over 37 years.
I’m sure Mayson will remember what you and everyone else involved has done the rest of his life.
Happy holidays to you and your family.

Hammer 663s wrote:

Thank you. As I've gotten older I realize my worth is measured by the quality of the people I've influenced. I'm just trying to pass on...

Thank you. As I've gotten older I realize my worth is measured by the quality of the people I've influenced. I'm just trying to pass on the good things that I've learned. Moto has been a massive influence on my life, and most of my true friends I met there. My boy and I are fully engaged due to moto and many of our best, and worst, times have come at the track. Mayson is a good kid, and I hope he's in my life for a while. This whole deal has been amazing - who'd have thought a set of fork seals would have taken us all on this trip?

Hammer

Chance1216 wrote:

The world works in mysterious ways and karma has a way of popping up in positive ways. You’ve not only shown your kindness to Mayson but...

The world works in mysterious ways and karma has a way of popping up in positive ways. You’ve not only shown your kindness to Mayson but, you’ve also shown everyone in this forum what a standup guy you are. You definitely have my respect.

ML512 wrote:

What else are you looking for parts wise? I’d like to chip in.

Hammer 663s wrote:

Hey ML! Honestly, we're running out of parts to replace! :) The last 2 items I can see it "needing" are a wheelset, which might be...

Hey ML! Honestly, we're running out of parts to replace! The last 2 items I can see it "needing" are a wheelset, which might be in progress via RMATV, or an exhaust. From the photos it might have an old CHM can on it (Carmichael Honda Motorsports - a local shop) but the header looks stock. Both of those are a little spendy for replacement items that really aren't "must haves" tho.

Hammer 663s

Hammer 663s wrote:

Hey ML! Honestly, we're running out of parts to replace! :) The last 2 items I can see it "needing" are a wheelset, which might be...

Hey ML! Honestly, we're running out of parts to replace! The last 2 items I can see it "needing" are a wheelset, which might be in progress via RMATV, or an exhaust. From the photos it might have an old CHM can on it (Carmichael Honda Motorsports - a local shop) but the header looks stock. Both of those are a little spendy for replacement items that really aren't "must haves" tho.

Hammer 663s

slipdog wrote:

Sorry I haven't checked in sooner but it's been a busy week for me. For its age, Mayson's bike is in pretty good condition. I pulled...

Sorry I haven't checked in sooner but it's been a busy week for me. For its age, Mayson's bike is in pretty good condition. I pulled off the front end today and the steering bearings were dry and rusty, especially the lower. I wiped them down, ran some fine Emory around the races, and put some fresh grease on them but they are still notchy and need to be replaced. I will check out the swingarm/linkage when I tear the rear apart but like the front end, I'd assume they've never seen anything but the OEM grease. I will also pop off the tank and valve cover and see how the clearances are looking.

Mayson's grandpa Rick is a really nice guy and seems really blown away and appreciative of all the help that is being offered. We spoke for about an hour when he dropped off the bike and he has a cool background and ties to the sport himself.