TIRES! Takeoffs! DOTs! Slicks!

[phantom]

I have 75 sets of newly acquired takeoffs for sale, more than one hundred street-legal DOT tires and fifty Slicks, with photos:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/batch%201/DSC03632Rack1.jpg

I'm asking $90 - $120 per set and $50 - $65 per single tire, depending on condition. Cash, PayPal, and Credit Card via PayPal are accepted.

The detailed inventory sheet is attached at the bottom of this post for easy download.

The condition of these tires ranges from fresh sets with less than 10 laps total on them to street-legal tires with remaining tread useful for street and stunt riding (~70% Center and ~40% Side).
Example:
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%201%20Inventory%20Photos/64L2.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%201%20Inventory%20Photos/64R.jpg

The street-legal DOTs include mostly Pirelli Diablo SuperCorsas, some Dragon SuperCorsas, numerous Dunlop D209GP and D208GP, some Michelin Power Race, and a few Bridgestone BT-002R.

The Slicks are primarily Pirelli Diablo SuperBike Slicks, 120/70 17 fronts and 190/55 17 rears.

Buyers can purchase single tires: single Fronts and single Rears are available. You don't have to buy complete sets.

I personally hand-picked these 40 sets, some for my personal use. I currently have a set on my own track bike and I've done about 40 laps of Buttonwillow Raceway on them:
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/20071202%20Buttonwillow/VP__0775Rotated.jpg

I'm in northern Glendale, near Arrowhead Mall, 75th Ave 2 miles north of Bell Road, just off of Loop 101.

My major crossroads are 75th Avenue and Loop 101, Glendale, AZ

Type in 75th Avenue and Loop 101, Glendale, AZ for MapQuest and Yahoo Maps directions,

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Scratch%20Pad/YahooMapCity.jpg


Give me a call today and set up an appointment! You can pick up, we can meet, or I can ship direct to your doorstep at reduced rates!

Kelly Jones

kcjonesF16@subictel.com (email and PayPal)

(623) 444-2565 or,

Kim

(602) 620-7765



Here is the detailed inventory file with links to photos of every tire.

Updated May 18th, 2008 \/

[M-Six Hundred]

WTF man thats alot of tires, You've got the hook up.

[357Magnum]

moved to the Vendor Isle

[RICH22]

if you have a good set with a 190 rear i may be interested... let me know if i can come look at them

[YellowDevil]

i would love to take a look at them...

[phantom]

I just returned from Buttonwillow :D

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/batch%201/DSC03608Truckload1.jpg

I'll be spending the weekend cataloging, photographing, and taking inventory.

If you'd like to come by and pick out a set or two, it's best to give me a call. I'll be away from the forum for the most part, busy in the garage.

My major crossroads are 75th Avenue and Loop 101, ZIP 85308

Kelly

(623) 444-2565

[357Magnum]

picked up a set of corsa's from Kelly this afternoon. These tires are legit folks and most of them look to have at least if not more the tread left that he states. Good deal here!

[Libretto]

are they all 180's or do you have some 190's as well?

[stallion636]

I picked up a set of Pirelli superbike slicks and they are in great shape as well

[357Magnum]

looked like I would say more than half were 190's but im not sure

[phantom]

My apologies for the late response. I've been in the garage organizing things.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/batch%201/DSC03636Rack4.jpg

In DOTs I have both 180 Rears and 190 Rears.

In slicks I have 190 Rears.

All rears are available with corresponding 120/70-17 Fronts. Here is the inventory:

12 x 190 DOT sets
21 x 180 DOT sets
10 x 190 Slick sets

The DOTs include mostly Pirelli Diablo SuperCorsas, some Dragon SuperCorsas, numerous Dunlop D209GP and D208GP, some Michelin Power Race, and a few Bridgestone BT-002R.

Buyers can purchase single tires: single Fronts and single Rears are available. You don't have to buy complete sets.

I'm asking $90 - $120 per set and $50 - $65 per single tire, depending on condition. Cash, PayPal, and credit card via PayPal are accepted.

I may not have time to photograph and display each individual tire, so come on down and pick out your set today :D

I'm in northern Glendale, near Arrowhead Mall, 75th Ave 2 miles north of Bell Road, just off of Loop 101.

Type in 75th Avenue and Loop 101, Glendale, AZ for MapQuest and Yahoo Maps directions,

My major crossroads are 75th Avenue and Loop 101, Glendale, AZ

Kelly

kcjonesF16@subictel.com (email and PayPal ID)
(623) 444-2565

[phantom]

Hey, 357Magnum, how's this for a clean garage transformation?

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/batch%201/DSC03635CleanGarage.jpg

[phantom]

Another shot:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/batch%201/DSC03632Rack1.jpg

[Aaron3XH]

I want to come by and take a look, let me know when a good time is for you, pm sent.

[SAK]

where are you located again

[RICH22]

i suggest all of us that want to look at them take a ride over there... deal?

[phantom]

where are you located again


Type in 75th Avenue and Loop 101, Glendale, AZ for MapQuest and Yahoo Maps directions,



http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Scratch%20Pad/YahooMapCity.jpg


I'm at the "A" in the upper left corner of the map above. If you look reeeeeaaal close you can see me waving.



http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Scratch%20Pad/YahooMapClose.jpg

[phantom]

i suggest all of us that want to look at them take a ride over there... deal?

That sounds like a good idea.:bike:

[SAK]

do you mount and balance also?

[Aaron3XH]

That sounds like a good idea.:bike:
Plus one! Who wants to meet Saturday morning to take a ride over there?

[357Magnum]

Hey, 357Magnum, how's this for a clean garage transformation?

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/batch%201/DSC03635CleanGarage.jpg

holy chit dude! you were busy after we left! haha

[phantom]

do you mount and balance also?

No.

I may add mounting and balancing service in the future, though.

[DruDown3XH]

if you have beer and wings at your house, everyone is guaranteed to show up!

[phantom]

Dude, you seriously read my thoughts this afternoon.

Let's see,

Beer
Wings
DVDs
Dave Chappelle Show - The Lost Episodes
The Doctor, The Tornado, and The Kentucky Kid . . .


IT'S ON!!

[357Magnum]

doc tornado and kentucky kid is good but I got some new ones that are pretty sick also!

[phantom]

Bring it!

What time on Saturday is good for everyone?

I need to get an estimate of numbers of visitors, etc, so let's start a roll call, shall we?

[357Magnum]

Ill be at supercross all day saturday. sorry dude!

[RICH22]

yea my family will be intown this weekend.. but next i am down

[phantom]

Ok. We will have to plan it for a different weekend. :(

[KFD]

Hey Kelly...I am in for picking up a DOT (180 or a 190, whatever fits!) rear off of you...Let me know if you're open tomorrow or Saturday...
KFD

[phantom]

KFD,

*EDIT* I postponed my trip. I'm available until Friday, 4 pm, ok?

Give me a call.

623 444-2565 or 623 313-3218

[noVtecHERE]

do you have ANY IN 10 inch size? lol... its for my 50, i was joking.. goodluck man, people always need tires...

[fiv3ptsl0w]

im gonna give u a call today to! i need a rear tire REALLY BAD! ask everyone that was at unlce bears lol

[phantom]

Hey Kelly...I am in for picking up a DOT (180 or a 190, whatever fits!) rear off of you...Let me know if you're open tomorrow or Saturday...
KFD

KFD,

I postponed my trip. I'm available until Friday, 4 pm, ok?

Give me a call.

623 444-2565 or 623 313-3218

[Aaron3XH]

When will you be back?

[DruDown3XH]

When will you be back?

when will you be back with all the beer and wings?

[phantom]

when will you be back with all the beer and wings?

Is that all I'm good for? Beer and wings?? :frown

Tires are available through this weekend and from here on out. My schedule won't affect their availability.

I got an urgent call from work yesteday afternoon requesting my immediate presence in Asia, and I hadn't put everything in place for tires to be available in my absence (cataloging, washing, and photographing them). However, I was able to work around it.

TIRES ARE AVAILABLE.

fiv3ptsl0w came by today and picked up his tire


sorry for crying wolf.

[phantom]

Hey, everyone!! Photos of individual tires are now available!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%201%20Inventory%20Photos/64L2.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%201%20Inventory%20Photos/64R.jpg


I am attaching a MS Excel spreadsheet with a detailed inventory, so click on the link at the bottom of this post to download it.

Once the spreadsheet is downloaded, open it and click on the last two columns (Left Photo and Right Photo) to view photos of individual tires, Left and Right sides. All tires are photographed except numbers 1 through 20. I'll have photos of those posted shortly.

Within the spreadsheet, move your cursor over the small red triangle in the upper right corner of some of the cells to view explanations of the data:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/batch%201/CommentBox.jpg


Also, there is a legend on the second page to explain the inventory code. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the code and in no time you will be able to easily pick out the tires of your choice:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/batch%201/LegendPost.jpg


Here is the INVENTORY file \/

[phantom]

I have yet to post photos of the first twenty tires which are 180 rears. I had to leave town before I could take photos.

Please PM, email, or call to make an appointment to see the tires. My partner can show them after 2 pm. Let me know what works for you and I will coordinate.

kcjonesF16@subictel.com

or my Vonage number, which will ring me:

(623) 444-2565

Kelly

[fallen02r6]

just bought a 180 rear yesterday. I have never seen so many tires in a garage. Lots of nice tires for sale! Thanks Kelly

[TylerDirden1980]

hi Kelly, I will be giving you a call today. Are you going to be around tomorrow morning? I need to pick up a 190 from ya. I can come up there anytime tomorrow morning.

Send me a pm and let me know if your available please.

Thanks,

Lucas

[phantom]

PM sent :)

[RICH22]

fuck i have been broke latley and i want a set of the pirellis with a 190 rear if i can.. so if anyone wants to roll over there soon let me know i wanna ride over and check them out

[Aaron3XH]

fuck i have been broke latley and i want a set of the pirellis with a 190 rear if i can.. so if anyone wants to roll over there soon let me know i wanna ride over and check them out

I've been meaning to make it over there, I work tonight, no work tomorrow night, Sat. daytime and Sun. daytime!

[Rodskii]

fuck i have been broke latley and i want a set of the pirellis with a 190 rear if i can.. so if anyone wants to roll over there soon let me know i wanna ride over and check them out

I'm gonna be getting one tomorrow.. well possibly tonight if my direct deposit hasn't gone into effect since I will get my check 1 day early. I'll let you know so we can roll together.

[RICH22]

ok sounds good!

[357Magnum]

definitely worth the trip. you can't go wrong for what he's asking for these tires that have nearly 100% thread left in the middle, which is where most of us are going to need it.

[Blue Devil]

Kelly you goin to be home tonight? I wanted to stop by and check out the tires and pick a set up. Lookin at the Pirelli slicks. Already have one set so if im setting my bike up for a 190 i might as well have 2 sets

[phantom]

Dang it!

Hey, fellas, apologies for my late response. I'm actually at work right now (Philippines). Answering your requests is gonna take some coordination while I'm away.

I ask that you bear with me while I'm less than responsive.

Call and/or email so we can make an appointment. Phone calls to (623) 444-2565 reach me and/or my voicemail or my partner. If a human voice doesn't answer please leave a message with a number where I can call ya back and I WILL get back to you.

We can set up appointments from Monday because my partner is busy with events this weekend.

In the meantime, give the spreadsheet with links to tire photos a try. I figure it's more cumbersome than photos on a website, but let me know what you think. Eventually I'll set up a website after I get up to speed on HTML:banghead

Again, thank you for your patience.

[phantom]

I posted an updated inventory on the first page of this thread. Feel free to download the inventory sheet. More than sixty tires still available!

[357Magnum]

so how be the sales going Kelly?

[phantom]

8 sets sold in the Philippines, so far.

In the Phoenix area,
5 sets sold to Devil Riders members :D

2 sets sold by other means in the Phoenix area.

Averaging about one set sold per week in Phoenix area.

Been wrapped up in organizing trackdays at Sepang Circuit the past two weeks: http://www.msportbike.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=12063&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Will return focus to the tire venture in the coming weeks.

That's it for my shareholder report :)

[357Magnum]

8 sets sold in the Philippines, so far.

In the Phoenix area,
5 sets sold to Devil Riders members :D

2 sets sold by other means in the Phoenix area.

Averaging about one set sold per week in Phoenix area.

Been wrapped up in organizing trackdays at Sepang Circuit the past two weeks: http://www.msportbike.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=12063&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Will return focus to the tire venture in the coming weeks.

That's it for my shareholder report :)

good deal man. hope everythings going well in Sepang! hopefully one day ill get out there

[stallion636]

How did the tires work out for you guys?

[357Magnum]

haven't put mine one yet(waiting for trackday) but seem pretty top notch as described. I know a few on here bought some for arroyo and seemed to work out well

[joeynational]

anything left?

[easy money]

I just got a set of slicks and they looked really good. Just waiting on a track day. There were quite a few left. Both slicks and DOT's.

[357Magnum]

ya he's got tons left joey! pm him or call him

[Aaron3XH]

How did the tires work out for you guys?

I picked up a set of the Pirelli SuperCorsas SC DOT's (I think thats what there called) but yeah, picked em up right before Arroyo put maybe 60-70 miles on them in the streets before Arroyo and they ran good all day up at Arroyo, the sides are shot, but seeing that I'm strapped for moola right now, I am going to continue to leave them on the bike and use for the street as they have plenty of tread left in middle, I will just have to be careful if I hit VMR or Yarnell up! I don't think the bike will see twisties till either a half day at Firebird or a two day at Arroyo. I'm addicted to track.

[phantom]

I'm glad to hear that the tires are working out for everyone!!

I have about 30 sets remaining. Joey, the inventory file is up to date if you want to see the detailed inventory.

The Sepang trackday was a success.

[salsamn1]

Do you have anymore sets cuz i jus wanna do a bunch of burnouts and these would work great seein's how they still hav the middle!!!

[phantom]

I recently added inventory:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04628Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04627Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04622Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04624Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04625Email.jpg

More than 100 DOT tires and more than 50 Slicks are in stock. Click on the files below to view a detailed list with links to photos of every tire.

Call or email to set up an appointment and we'll hook you up :)

Kelly
kcjonesF16@subictel.com
(623) 444-2565 or
Kim at (602) 620-7765

[phantom]

Here is an update on my activities:

Back in January I shipped out and mounted a set of takeoffs, Pirelli Dragon 120 front / 180 rear, on my street F4i here in the Philippines. I have been commuting between Manila and my place in Subic Bay, a 120 mile trip each way, over the past two months. Really racking up the miles and watching how the takeoffs wear.

The commute is a good mix: 80 miles of open highway (hi-speed cruise), 20 miles of congested urban highway (medium-speed cruise and maneuvering), and 20 miles of crowded urban surface street congestion (low-speed lane splitting).

I'm happy to say that I started with 80% center tread remaining, typical of my takeoffs, and I have since put 3,000 miles on the tires. The rear is squared off now with about 15% tread remaining in the center.

The result:

A set of DOT takeoffs will last about 4,000 miles rear and 7,000 miles, front for street use / commuting.

[qkenuf4u]

how much for your 208's if ya have any 180/55/17

[phantom]

sorry for late response.

We have six 180/55 17 D208 GP Rears, priced $55 - $65. Here is one example for $65:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/121L.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/121R.jpg



Call Kim at 602 620-7765

[SAK]

i will be needing some tires here in the next few months how many you got left of 190 rears and 120 fronts

[Aaron3XH]

it says call Kim phocker!

[phantom]

Guys, please pay particular attention to what I have previously written. Read carefully; answers to all your questions are in there. Also, take a moment to download the Inventory: it's fully up to date with over 100 DOT tires and 50 slicks.

Call KIM. She will answer futher questions and set you up with an appointment.

[phantom]

I apologize that I can't offer improved customer service with a polished website, nor can I be online regularly in Devil Riders . . .

Last Wednesday morning I had a bad mishap, 10:20 am, while traveling Subic to Manila on the C5 highway toward South Luzon Expressway on my motorcycle.

-----------------
Left upper leg (femur) is shattered into multiple pieces above the
knee.

I have no feeling or control in my left hand, arm and shoulder due to nerve injury.

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A scooter pulled out perpendicular to traffic, trying to cross all
three travel lanes from the right side, saw me approaching, then
froze in the middle of the highway. I assesss then try to avoid him
by steering hard to the right. He is now stoppped on the road, across
the travel lanes, blocking the center lane.

My swerve isn't enough, and the left side of my body and motorcycle
impact the rear of his scooter.

The collision knocks me off my motorcycle and I come to rest at the
roadside.

Bystanders tug at my helmet despite my efforts telling them not to
move me. Ambulance comes.

In short, I'm able to contact Stockinger Family and locate to Makati
Medical Center, Room 921, where I'm undergoing treatment. Monday was
my first day with internet, and I'm posting this now.

-------------------------

Now, My left thigh is stabilized. 3 leg surgeries lasting 16 hours
total have been completed to this point.

Scooter rider was able to ride away from accident. 2 days later he
files a report.

Friday afternoon a lone police officer comes to my hospital room.
officer is alone and very nervous. I reach out to comfort him, ask
him to relax and do his job.

He asks me what happened and I give a full description. However I
notice he isn't taking any notes.

When I finish he says he is there to take my description of events:
NOT an official report, NOT an official statement.

In other words, this is a shakedown. he's probing for a way to get
money: from me thru worry tactics in exchange for putting the report
in my favor, or from the other rider in exchange for placing the
report in his favor.

-- i realized this the next day when the painkillers were reduced and
my head was clearer --

Finished with my description I ask him what he thinks. He fakes
surprise, tells me the other rider's description is different, the
other rider was surprised i hit him, and tells me the other rider
wants damages from me!

I ask him for the other rider's description and the officer shy's
away, hiding the papers in his hand. Then he hurriedly and nervously
leaves the room.
---------------------------

Saturday, 9am, my cell phone rings. Voice says she is the wife of the
other rider. She demands that we talk. I respectfully tell
her, "ma'am, I wish you and your husband the best. Im having major
surgery in 3 hours. I will contact you when I am fit to talk. In the
meantime you have my information."

That's the last I have heard from them. Maybe they have realized it's
best for them to go quietly away. I plan to rigorously pursue the
issues this week on behalf of my health insurance which requires an
official accident report.

------------------

Yesterday I had a long and productive talk with MMC doctors and Dr
Ranjit of KLSMC. We have three more weeks to decide where to go for
arm treatment while the swelling goes down and we assess the nerve
injury. That's standard procedure.

Im bedridden / wheelchair bound for next six months while left thigh
bone fragments heal. Im done racing this season, will spend next six
months fighting for recovery so I can return to flying.


If you are interested in a solid deal on takeoffs then call Kim at 602 620-7765

Kelly

[Rodskii]

Damn Kelly I am so sorry to hear about this. I wish you a speedy recovery and if there is anything DR can do for you let us know.

[Aaron3XH]

best wishes to a speedy recovery take care Kelly, hope to meet you some day!

[RICH22]

good god man... i know this sounds bad.. but now that you will heal up soon.. hows the bike? and we are here for you buddy... talk to us if you need

[phantom]

My friends tell me the bike is easily repaired :D

I'll heal up, you can bet on that.

If you are interested in a solid deal on takeoffs at decent prices then call Kim at 602 620-7765.

My recovery is gonna take a while and I could use some help from you guys:

If you have bought tires from me in the past, and if you are happy with your purchase and my customer service, then I ask that you spread the word to everyone and endorse my service.

Show tires purchased from me to all your buddies,

talk it up,

and bring your biking friends to my place to shop for their next set of tires.

Stop by as part of your next group ride and gathering!!

[357Magnum]

damn dude. hope you get better quickly! let us know if ya need anything

[phantom]

I can't work for the six months while my leg heals.

If my left arm does not recover from the nerve damage and paralysis then I will lose my pilot career. I need your help to build this because I will rely on it for income.

I'm not asking for charity, I already did the hard work last month

hand-picking each tire that I think my customers will value,

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04299Email.jpg



loading the tires, hauling them for the 9+ hour drive to my house,



http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04300Email.jpg




http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/batch%201/DSC03609Truckload2.jpg


modifying and adding more racks to my garage,



http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04312Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04315Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04316Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04318Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/Bracket2.jpg



unloading the tires, sorting them into organized stacks,




http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04311Email.jpg



then, washing and drying every single tire, racking them, numbering them, photographing both sides, uploading all 300 photos to the 'net for easy customer viewing,






http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04622Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04624Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04625Email.jpg



and finally inventorying, cataloging, and re-racking the tires for accurate, easy, and convenient customer selection:



http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/Page1.jpg




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so that in my absence, my partner, Kim, has an easy time helping customers pick out the tires that suit them :hattip


You wanna help?? Every little bit helps

1. Call Kim and bring your friends to see my tires,

2. Do a group ride to my place to hang out and see my tires

3. Hook me up with someone who can design an eCommerce website so I can speed up sales over the internet

4. Ride fun, ride hard, and ride safe

[357Magnum]

Hey man if all ya need help with is selling those tires I think we got ya covered. :) I know anytime someone is around DR asking about cheap tires your name is almost always the first mentioned.

[green lantern]

heal up QUICK KELLY I am gonna buy 2 set for me and I have some friends who need sets in the next 2 months too, I will set up a time with kim soon thanks for your hook up on tires

[phantom]

Hey man if all ya need help with is selling those tires I think we got ya covered. :) I know anytime someone is around DR asking about cheap tires your name is almost always the first mentioned.
Richie, I need more. Let me explain:

I'm in a hospital in Manila; no family here to take care of me.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04777.jpg

My left leg is shattered, my left arm is paralyzed, perhaps permanently.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04826.jpg

I have decent health benefits and disability, but sooner or later they will run out.

So I need to find ways to support myself NOW because very rainy days are likely ahead for me, and I ain't gonna sit on my ass asking for a handout, state support, or unemployment benefits as a burden to the "system" once my savings and assets are spent, sold, auctioned, or foreclosed.

Fighter pilot to airline pilot to ward of the state is NOT my desired career path, buddy.

I made a significant investment of time, resources, and fucking hard work
(you remember how I transformed my garage overnight back in December, right?)) to get the tires ready for sale, but they are of no use to me sitting unsold on the rack.

I need to sell tires quickly at the fairest price.

So, help a hardworking brotha stay off welfare and get everyone you can, here and from other forums, to come look at tires.

Again, I'm not asking for charity or tire purchases out of sympathy. I'm asking for help getting people to come see my tires and decide for themselves if they are a good value.

Nahmean?

[phantom]

UPDATE

I will travel to southern Florida, USA shortly to continue my treatment at University of Miami Spinal Institute.

http://www.themiamiproject.org/x18.xml

http://www.themiamiproject.org/Images/lplc/lplc.jpg

This decision was endorsed by Dr. Ranjit of KLSMC after full consultation. My mother and brother live an hour's drive from there so it will work out very well.

My leg is healing well

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04897.jpg

and I'm quickly regaining limited mobility.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04911.jpg

The strength of my right side was unaffected by the accident, and I'm building even more strength there to compensate for left side injuries.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04912.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04962.jpg

I can walk short distances with a crutch. I stood and went pee the other day, too! (Sorry. no photo available).

I even took an ambulance ride last week Saturday to visit partners in a business project I launched 4 months ago.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04921.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04919.jpg

No complaint was filed by the other rider. I will retrieve my Honda F4i from the police station shortly. I will not divert any energy toward pursuing the other rider in Manila's cumbersome judicial system. Not worth the effort required. The other rider is a Bangledeshi national of meager means and without proper visa. Pursuing him would only increase his suffering rather than reduce mine.

My Protective Gear

First, let me say this:

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR RIDING GEAR, NO MATTER HOW SHORT THE TRIP

Overall, I am very pleased with the protective performance of my riding gear. I suffered NO direct Skin-to-Asphalt abrasion, and my skin survived the ordeal intact with only minor abrasions from the protective gear against my skin at impact.

Kevlar-reinforced Draggin' riding jeans

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/products/jeans/regular.htm

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/draggin2.jpg

protected as advertised and did NOT wear through in the accident.

The Shoei X-11 helmet protected my head in the impact and fall.

The Alpinestars boots, an older model but similar to these

http://www.alpinestars.com/store/ProductImages/details/251507_large.jpg

protected my left foot during the impact very well. I had a minor dislocation of the 2nd toe, and my big toe experienced some impact trauma which would have been far worse had I been wearing regular street shoes.

The Icon Asphalt jacket did its job. It’s similar to the current Icon Merc model:

http://www.rideicon.com/product_details.jsp?category=1237&id=6412 (http://www.rideicon.com/product_details.jsp?category=1237&id=6412)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/IconJacket.jpg

It did not wear through in the accident.

My gloves were a simple riding model, mesh and leather with knuckle reinforcement. My hands came out relatively unscathed.

Complete riding gear is not cheap, but it is a wise investment in personal protection. Purchase and wear protective gear when riding.

[357Magnum]

hey man was just thinking about u the other day. Glad your getting back on your feet. How is the arm??

[RICH22]

hell yeah back in the USA and close to family.. keep the updates coming.. and everyone i know that needs tires hears about you

[phantom]

Thanks.

Not much change in the arm this week. Nerve healing is a slow process, so that's kinda expected.

[krieket]

So I got a huge arse nail in my rear tire.. rapid leak. The problem is that it's my only transportation! :cry: Any chance you would have a 180/55 ZR17 that you could bring to Chester's Harley Davidson in Mesa ASAP?

I'll give you a call in a few hours and see what we can do.

Help me Obewan Kelly Jones... you're my only hope... :lol:

[krieket]

Oh I see now... you're most likely in Florida healing. Well I hope it's a speedy recovery :D Good luck

[phantom]

Dude,

Call Kim at 602 620-7765.

We have a tire for ya and Kim will hook you up.

[phantom]

Update from my mom:

Hi, Family,

Kelly was commuting via motorcycle from Subic Bay to Manila for a meeting when a young man on a motorscooter tried to dash across the highway from a dirt path. There was a collision and Kelly was struck by the scooter and thrown from his bike. He suffered a compound fracture of his left femur which was shattered into several pieces. His left brachial nerve plexus was torn. Over the next month, Kelly had several surgeries in Manila to repair his leg. He has pins passing through his leg that are attached to a steel fixator - a lattice-like cylinder that encircles his lower thigh. He cannot bend his knee or bear weight on the leg until the pins and the fixator are removed in 6 months.

I arranged to have Kelly flown to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami last Tuesday where the chief of the Spinal Institute neurosurgery department evaluated his nerve injuries. Itʼs likely that Kelly will recover some function of his upper arm but the outlook for regaining any movement or sensation in his hand is not good.

Kellyʼs left arm is completely paralyzed so he cannot use a pair of crutches - although he can travel several yards using only one crutch with his good arm. Neurosurgery will check him in 3 months to see if any of the nerve roots have regenerated, in which case they may consider surgery to try to reattach the nerves to the spinal cord. The injured nerves produce constant severe pain. Narcotics are useless against neurogenic pain. Instead, heʼs taking Lyrica, a drug used to treat epilepsy. That helps a little.

Kelly is handling all of this like a soldier. Kellyʼs military training in survival and withstanding torture is serving him well; heʼs dealing with constant pulses of pain and without the use of one arm and one leg. Still he gets out of bed every morning and dresses himself in underwear, shorts and shirt (takes about an hour). I hooked up a homemade shower in my garage so he can sit on the portable commode chair and bathe himself with his one good arm. I wash his good arm and his back. I told him that the last time I bathed him, he was considerably smaller. He will live with me at least until heʼs able to walk again.

Kelly does not complain. His flying career is over. He knows that. He and LeBeau are already working on his next project. It is so sad to see him like this. Iʼm sure, though, that if anyone can overcome such challenges, Kelly can.

I know youʼre all pulling for him.

Mom / Ethelene / Lennie

[phantom]

The collision happened at about 70 km/h.

This was Wednesday morning following the Round 2 race weekend at Sepang where I had finished 6th overall:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Sepang/MSS2008%20Rd%202/0016.jpg


Anyway, this day I was riding at normal steady pace, normal traffic speed, slightly sore from the race weekend.

Pics of the F4i when I reclaimed it from police, 4 weeks after the accident

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04986.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04988.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04989.jpg

[phantom]

more pics:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04991.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04987.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04990.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04995.jpg

[phantom]

My Reconstruction of the Collision

The investigating officer's pictures of the accident included a view of the scooter from the rear picturing the rear subframe, the portion holding the passenger seat and grab bar. It was damaged and deformed, deflected from left to right when viewed from the rear of the scooter. The rear tire and wheel are undamaged and intact. The exhaust, which is mounted on the right side of the scooter, is undamaged.

These damage patterns indicate the scooter was facing ACROSS the road at the time of impact, as if the scooter rider was crossing the road perpendicular to the direction of traffic flow.

The damage patterns do NOT indicate the scooter was hit from behind or sideswiped.

Why?

1. The rear subframe of the scooter is deflected sideways.

2. The rear wheel is undamaged, indicating it was not a rear end collision.

3. The right side exhaust is undamaged, indicating it was not a sideswipe collision.

[phantom]

A responding police officer made a sketch of the accident scene, including where the vehicles and bodies came to rest.

The scooter lay in the middle of the road, on its right side, across the traffic lanes. The scooter rider was next to the scooter.

My body was meters down the road at the roadside, and the motorcycle was further than that, in a drainage ditch.


The proximity of the scooter rider to his scooter indicates he was at rest or traveling very slowly.

The locations of my body and motorcycle indicate I was traveling at highway speed.

[phantom]

More Detail, Impact Analysis

The impact started at the left front of my bike. The scooter grab bar struck at the left headlight.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04995Diagram.jpg

As my bike continued on its path the scooter rear subframe and grab bar collected the headlight assembly and upper fairing of my bike.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04995Zoom.jpg

The scooter frame cleared my left fork, leaving no impact marks on the tube, but the next big obstacle was the left frame spar.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04990Diagram.jpg

[Aaron3XH]

Damn I feel for you, Kelly, I wish you the best and we are all pulling for you, take care and keep your head high:)

[phantom]

Thanks, Aaron. Will do.

The frame spar was a major contact point, as illustrated by the puncture, tearing, and gouging of the hollow frame spar.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04990closeup.jpg

After tearing through the spar the next things in the line of impact are a bit more plastic fairing and then my left thigh. You can easily imagine this by looking at the photo and visualizing my seating position, left leg hugging the tank and frame:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC04986impact.jpg

I feel fortunate the scooter struck my thigh above the knee, leaving my left knee relatively unharmed.

Had the impact been on the knee itself I can only imagine the injury, surgical reconstruction, and rehab nightmares I would have to face.
:(

[Fastrr]

I saw a scooter rider get run over by a pickup truck on T-bird road a couple weeks ago... he had his upper inner thigh impaled 4 inches by his own scooters center stand. don't ask me how he managed to do that but the fire crew used the jaws of life to cut the kickstand off the bike so they would not have to pull it out of his leg and cause more bleeding. An MMI student ran him over in his pick up, an accident.

If you plan on repairing the F4i and want aftermarket fiberglass or carbon fiber bodywork let me know, i'm local and we can probably fix the bike for you too if needed. PM me if your curious.

[Fastrr]

Oh wait, i see you are a vendor here so you probably have your own bike shop. Anyways get well soon.

[phantom]

Fastrr,
I'm small time, still start-up phase, operating out of my garage. See Pg 1, this thread :o

When I get the F4i shipped back to USA I'll keep you in mind.

[phantom]

Good News!

X-rays show my left leg is healing well. No bone graft required. The metal in my left leg comes out on Monday! Surgery and an overnight stay, i'll be out on Tuesday :)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC05030sized.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/C5%20Accident/DSC05031.jpg

[green lantern]

thats great news

[azsunsetangel]

That is awesome to hear!

[RICH22]

sweet man!!! like always keep us updated

[br6ad]

Any good street tires left? 180/55/17 and 120/70/17

[phantom]

Plenty of tires, including slicks for trackdays.

Call.

Kelly 623 444-2565
Kim 602 620-7765

[phantom]

Surprise!! We still have tires available! Street tires and slicks. Most sets go for $100 for front + rear. Give us a call!

[RICH22]

wow where you been man..>!!! how you doing? i might be in need of some tires soon too

[Libretto]

Yea man glad to have you back! I will be giving you a call very soon i need a new set for my bike

[phantom]

I was in Florida until March for treatment and recovery while staying with my mother. Also, I resumed work on an entertaiment center project started a year ago that I intend to turn into a business.

I'm strong enough to be on my own for weeks at a time so I returned to Phoenix in late February to do several demonstrations of my project and get some initial feedback. All indications and feedback have been extremely positive so I embarked on forming a company and taking the first steps toward production. I even received a provisional patent for the design.

Now, I will schedule what I hope to be the final surgery on my left leg which should allow me to walk without a cane. If successful then I will finally be self-sufficient and capable of moving full speed ahead with the entertainment center project, a new company, and a new career. This tire venture gave me a very valuable training opportunity to learn about and practice business while helping out my fellow motorcycling enthusiasts (you guys).

Let me say thanks a whole bunch for being very supportive. I have lost the use of my left arm, probably permanently, but I'm starting a new chapter.

If interested in the tires PLEASE GIVE A CALL, email, or send a text message because I'm on the forum and internet much less these days.

Thanks.

Kelly
Tel (623) 444-2565
Cell (623) 313-3218

kcjonesF16@gmail.com

[Tanus]

:usa2:............................

[grey r6]

My rear tire is almost gone I need something to use for personal use thats cheap dont have enough money for a brand new tire right now... HAVE ANYHTING GOOD?

[Libretto]

My rear tire is almost gone I need something to use for personal use thats cheap dont have enough money for a brand new tire right now... HAVE ANYHTING GOOD?

Im sure he has something that will work for you give him a call and he will tell you what he has in stock right now. He does not check the boards very much right now

[phantom]

Hi, Nick, thanks for sending the text message. I mis-quoted the rear tire sizes; it should say 180/55 R17. We have Pirelli Diablo SuperCorsa and Dunlop D208GP / D209GP in that size.

[silntmoves]

Looks like a good deal to me, and beats the hell out of RideNow Costs.

[Basher]

Holy cow, that's some serious crash damage to you and the bike!!! Glad you're well on your way to recovery. Do you think the FAA will grant you a medical provision, at least for GA PIC flight? I'm hoping to get started on my PPL soon (preferably rotary, but costs are VERY high for that right now), and as much as I LOVE to ride, I'm always worried about an accident that will ruin my ability to pass my medical, especially since I'm hoping to go commercial heli as well. Best of luck in that regard. Riding bikes is great, flyin's one heck of a lot better! :D

Anyhow, glad I found this thread. I've probably got another 1,000 or so left in my tires, but will definately keep you in mind when the time comes to replace them! Get well soon, and hope to see you on the road and in the skies sooner rather than later!

[phantom]

It has been about 1 year since my injury and there hasn't been any change in my left arm. I'll stay hopeful about recovery, but the paralysis of my left arm is likely permanent.

Basher, it seems like you have the right attitude and so long as you're smart about riding safely things should work out just fine. Fly and ride safe!!

[357Magnum]

Sorry to hear man :(

[sunburnedaz]

Yeh man that sucks.

[phantom]

FRONT TIRE INVENTORY CLEARANCE

Hey, folks, I'm making a special offer to Devil Riders on front tires: $20 per tire, sized 120/70 R17. I have Pirelli Diablo and Dragon, Dunlop D209, a few Michelins and Bridgestones:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/DSC04622Email.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/112L.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Batch%202%20DOT%20Photos/112R.jpg

Contact me at kcjonesF16 @ gmail dot com

or

Tel: 623 444-2565

[GixJello206]

wow been awhile one of my friends was asking me if you were still around here! He needs some rubber I will shoot him your email

[357Magnum]

Hey dude glad to see you're still alive and kicking!

1) How did that ankle heal up?
2) You racing again yet?
3) You still on the westside?
4) How much for rears?
5) Got any spare/cheap sets of warmers lying around?

A lot of us have started to hit the track in the last couple years, so you might actually sell more of these now.

:)

[GixJello206]

Hey dude glad to see you're still alive and kicking!

1) How did that ankle heal up?
2) You racing again yet?
3) You still on the westside?
4) How much for rears?
5) Got any spare/cheap sets of warmers lying around?

A lot of us have started to hit the track in the last couple years, so you might actually sell more of these now.

:)

I talked to Kelly earlier and he only has Fronts NO REARS!

[phantom]

Hey dude glad to see you're still alive and kicking!

1) How did that ankle heal up?
Everything is all healed up just fine. I'm returning to normal life.

2) You racing again yet?
No more motorcycling for me (one arm). I sold my bikes and trailer a year ago. Now I am involved with coaching and instructing auto racing and aviation, often using simulators of my own design:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Bema/DSC05321resized-1.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Bema/RacingConfiguration.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/phntomf16/Bema/DSC05631.jpg

3) You still on the westside?
I still live in the same place.

4) How much for rears?
I'm all out of rears. I only have fronts. Get a rear then come see me for a good quality front at a very low price. Even if you don't need tires today, you should come by and get a front for $20, then hold onto it until it is needed.

5) Got any spare/cheap sets of warmers lying around?
I sold my tire warmers with the race Gixxer 1000

A lot of us have started to hit the track in the last couple years, so you might actually sell more of these now.

I'm happy to hear that Devil Riders are progressing in skill and involvement! That's great news!

The tire venture was a valuable learning experience. I got to help out fellow riders while learning about running a small venture. The rear tires sell far more quickly than the fronts, leaving me with only fronts in inventory presently. Check 'em out!!

[revelations]

dude that is one sick simulation set up

[phantom]

Thanks :50: