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Iowa Freedom Rally/Picnic

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http://www.channel3000.com:80/traffic/19939571/detail.html
Crash is unfortunate, lack of gear is unfortunate, bad group riding is unfortunate, but calling the Iowa Freedom Rally a Picnic is FUNNY!!

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Huh?

by Farmer

No mention in the article about Iowa Abates freedom rally,It said they were headed to an annual picnic in Onalaska,which is north of LaCrosse,in Wisconsin.

We have plenty of fools of our own in Iowa,Don't need to get the credit for anyone else's.

I have been at the Iowa Freedom Rally several times.It is no picnic,I quit going when I decided it was mostly a clusterfuck of Fools with Attitudes.


Farmer

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AAAh, I see

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I got my Onalaska and my Algonas mixed up.

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Buffalo Run Road Rally

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Temporary Entry Form

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Buffalo Run Road Rally Entry Form 2009


Entry fee: 50.00 dollars ($90 for 2-up) payable to GLMC (Nonrefundable)



Mail to: GLMC, 1037 1st ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201



Rider Name: ________________________________________________



Passenger Name (if applicable): _________________________________



Address: ___________________________________________________



City, State & Zip: _____________________________________________



Email: _____________________________________________________



Phone: ____________________________________________________



Date of Birth: _______________________________________________





Shirt Size: _________________________________________________



This is a Release. Read carefully before signing

I understand that this event is a motorcycle rally. I understand that motorcycling is an inherently dangerous activity, which should only be undertaken by competent, experienced individuals. I further acknowledge that, during the course of the event, I will almost certainly be subjecting myself to hazards above and beyond those faced by ordinary motorcyclists. I agree to abide by all applicable traffic regulations in the state(s) in which I ride. I accept full and complete responsibility for my own safety during the rally. I acknowledge that motorcycling under adverse road, light, weather, rider and traffic conditions is inherently dangerous, and could result in injury or death. I hereby accept these risks, which I might incur or which I may cause to another as a condition of participation in the event, and hereby waive any and all claims I may have against the event, its organizers, agents and sponsors as a result of my participation in the event. I further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the event, its organizers, agents and sponsors from any claims made against them by third parties as a result of my conduct during the event.



Rider Signature: ______________________________________________


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Date: ____________________________

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Pennsylvillains

by murdercycles

Butchie, Scuzzo and I had Friday off, so we decided to ride. Had no destination, Butch wanted PA and I was leaning towards Bentley's in Maine.
Weather patterns indicated West was Best.

Got a late start, so we hit I84 to Port Jervis and got some gas, full service.
First stop was the highest point in New Jersey.
Veteran's Memorial Tower.
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The we explored Sussex County for Villes. If you have ever been on the NJ Turnpike, you would not comprehend that Jersey could be this nice.

My brain did a somersalt when I saw this in Beemerville, NJ. Another Grand Central Terminal Eagle!!!! I spotted it at a petting zoo.
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Got a couple kills and then a late lunch in Blairtown. Stephanie said they filmed a scene from "Friday the 13th" in her diner.

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Crossed into Pennsylvania over a narrow steelgrate bridge from Belvidere into Bridgeton. Slammed around the 15 mph turns surrounding Stroudsburg and got a few Villes.
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Firecrackers on the corner.
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Figured Stoudsburg would be a good place to shack up for the night. While we were reconning Main Street, we saw two young dudes hammering a pair of QCB style Sporties. They showed us the way to the Minisink Hotel, an 1880's style roadhouse/resort hotel.
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Cheap food and a good jukebox.
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Crashed at Days Inn.
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Saturday we hit the road heading North. The plan was to hook up with Camera Steve in VT.
Road food, ville flavored.
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Strange Hippie commune in Lordville, NY on the banks of the Delaware.
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NY30 is a kickass road of 75 mph sweepers, no traffic and beautiful waterfront vistas. Highly recommended for the full length.
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Scuzzo had to split off in Grand Gorge, NY to see the wife.
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We kept up 30 to Amsterdam, the unglamorous one. By the time we hit Ballston Spa and gassed up, we realized I was broke. Another night on the road was not feasible. Cashed out at a Stewart's and headed home. Camera Steve was in VT near the CT river, we could not make the hook up.

Was able to find the controversial Maltaville sign.
[linked image] Looks like it was down during the construction of the most ridiculous collection of traffic circles since London.

Had to outrun the cops in Johnsonville, NY and we sped across the state line into the lower corner of VT. blasted Rt 9 to Jacksonville, our last hit of the weekend.
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Saw Springfield, MA's fireworks above the river next to I91. Pretty close to the explosions as we rode by.
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23 villes and 748 miles of freedom. I hope Steve does well tomorrow in VT. VT signs are weak.
Ray in CT



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Man did you get my Email???

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Dude if you went thru Maltaville and The Circles of Death you were only a 20 min. from my place. And just a hops,skip,jump down RT67 from Mechanicville! I'm 20min North of there. If you guys needed a place to crash I was around. My door's always open. Hell looks like a damn good run! Glad you guys had fun.

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We thought about

by murdercycles

crashing your party, but no money is no money. Those traffic circle are retarded. We will hook up eventually on a trip upstate.
Ray

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Good trip

by Farmer

The firecracker girls and the hippy commune,Great stuff.

Hope the new job goes well and you have a good first day tommorrow.

Farmer

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Freebie... Zip, Zero, Nada....

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We visited my wifes family last weekend adn mentioned that we needed to find a Lawn Mower for the new place and her Aunt gave us this becuase she "didn't need it anymore" It retails over $300!
So I took a couple hours today at the garage and cleaned it up. Cleaned out the badly varnished carb, and got it running today. Need a couple adjustments to make the Drive Line work. And sharpen the blade. But the Easy Start works GREAT.
Funny part is that our landlords brother (who my wife works with) brought over one of the Exact Same mowers for us to use cuase he "didn't need it anymore" also! I'm tempted to sell the Freebie and use the 2nd one.

There's also a basic Sears/Craftsman I need to work on down there. Doesn't run and that's the reason we were looking for one.

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Don Q's next bike? Anyone?

by Spanky

My Dad has sitting in his shed now a T500 Suzuki in what looks like factory road racing trim. Dad is holding it for someone who lost storage and needs money. What is this machine worth? I'm not sure if there is a title, it's running, and looks pretty good.

Here's what I see.

Oversized drum brakes
Huge forks
Road racing tank (endurance sized)
Bump stop tail section
Has a headlight, no fairing.
2 stroke twin
Has flat bars on it, will need clip-ons.
Fresh paint and graphics.
Steering head bearings are shot, can be ridden, but would be foolish.
Neck shows T500 - 66238 that's it.

I'll get pictures of it as soon as I can. I can get you in touch with the owner, would make a great vintage track bike.

I'd hate to see this go to someone who wouldn't keep it in good condition. The current owner is not known for making good decisions with this type of stuff, and could even possibly cut it up.

Let me know if you or someone you know would want it.

Spanky

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I sold one for 900 recently

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on ebay. Pristine original, ran like a top, with title.
two stroke streetbikes are bringing pretty good prices right now. Though the soft economy may have hurt that also.

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Here's my XB progress

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I'm down to the wiring and a small handful of brackets, etc.
But this is final assembly (until I get some R&D miles on it)
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If it's better than cold beer and hot pussy, it'll probably kill us all! -Rebel Son

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I like the look

by Farmer

Of what you've done there.Good job.Tell my why your using the jackshaft instead of driving it straight from the right side?

Farmer

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Here's why....again

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http://www.network54.com/Forum/152868/message/1229346745/Here%27s+why....

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Very very

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Nice! Love the look and the stance is perfect, fantastic work.

kgdb

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very good,

by tree

I love the clean lines, and innotive style of a brand new build. There is nothing that I dislike about that one,,the jackshaft is clean as a whistle. It certianly solves the problem of having the driveline off center, I never liked the bikes that are built looking like they dog track. Thanks for the pics!

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I like the look too!

by Apehanger Hank

Nice clean lines. Did you make the exhaust?
Hank

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Yeah, stainless pieces

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rescued from the stock XB and the new FXDF Fatbob. The "muffler" is the crossover area from the Fatbob.

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I like it too.

by chris@50

I think it's the first bike I've seen using the seat shock that has a reasonable angle.

Some of them have such a severe angle to them I can't see them having any linear travel.



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Wow

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Looks great!

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Thanks, some more pictures

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I have made a knurled aluminum cap and shortened this tube up a bit.
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Fuse block
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XB's aren't carburated or head breathers
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Rockerbox Dash panel
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Making the details work
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The beginning
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So, is that the stock rear fender?............

by getnby

I'm really diggin that fender mount set up. Entire bike is very cool! Looks like big fun.

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It is stock

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for the front of a V Rod.

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Very cool! ***

by getnby



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Got Spare XB Parts?

by CliffCruise

That bike kicks some major ass.
Just so happens I know of a guy (me) who could use the complete belt drive and tensioner.

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No, they're long gone*

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*

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that thing is right!

by Mark

I like everything about it.....especially the frame.

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Does it need a mirror?

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I just finished up oe that is not spoken for yet.
KILLER work thee Johnny, be sure to submit a rack of photos to THBC, thats just up their alley.

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I don't go there much anymore

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I check in and read every once in a while, but there isn't much motorcycle content there in the past few years. It just seems like a place to bitch about politics and everything else. I might, one day.

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ditto....

by Mark

I was not a good candidate for the sorority there.

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Name That Tat

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ok,the tats are shown 1 through 9.
the plaers are listed 1 through 9. See how many tats yu can match to its correct owner.
Getnby
Lunatic
Grunt
Chris R
CautionInc
Starwolve
Cat Man
KGDB
Johnny Eastside


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Ok lets see....

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#1 Lunatic
#2 Starwolve
#4 Cautioninc
#5 ChrisR
#6 KGDB
#7 Grunt
#8 Johnny Eastside
#9 Catman

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1 for 9

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Give it another go. Its like the game Mastermind,

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damn... and I know 1 of them personally

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so I guess i'm WAY off. Maybe I'll try agian later. Working on a freebie mower at the moment. Need to make a run to the farm and pick up a freebie weedwacker too.
I have to do yard maint. here in the new place.

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I'm so observent...

by Cruzin

I can't even tell you which one is yours let alone the other peoples and I can't count how many times I have seen you happy.gif

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first one

by tree

is the only one I know, it is our friend Kevin up in Canada. KDGB

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Here's my guess...

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1 KGDB
2 Lunatic
3 CautionInc.
4 Grunt
5 Getnby
6 ChrisR
7 Starwolve
8 JohnnyEastside
9 Catman

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2 out of 9 so far*

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*

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I was gonna wait until there were lots of guesses

by chris@50

Then use the process of elimination, but hell, I might not live that long...

So, here goes my uneducated guess.

Discalimer:
I really have no clue

#1 KDGB
#2 Starwolve
#3 Johnny East Side
#4 Chris R
#5 Cat Man
#6 Lunyatique
#7 Cautioninc
#8 Getenby
#9 Grunt

Do I win plastic bolts again? I hope cause I used the last ones.

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5 out of 9

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Good run there!

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Re: Name That Tat

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4 ChrisR
6 Grunt
7 Starwolve
I give up

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That floozie on the taco is some AMAZING work.......

by getnby

Pretty sure I saw an early progress pic of that on another forum...killer work!!

Other than mine, I have NO idea what belongs to who(m).

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Well hell...guess I'm a dumbass.........

by gentby

guess I gave away that one aint mine. Sorry bout that Lun. Couldn't help commenting on the killer work.

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HAHA keeping my mouth shut....

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On which I know for sure, and like Chris said... process of elimination!

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I woke up with..................

by getnby

one of those hangovers that would stop a communist tractor...makes thinking kinda dificult.

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Dodging the rain....

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Had to get the bike inspected... took a detour for 26 and 27. sorry I thought i re-sized those... Guess I was wrong.

The Hamlet of Loudonville...
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And just up the road was the historical marker for it too.
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Newtonville a little further up the road.
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Close up of the sign. I've actually been seeing post offices who don't have thier name or zip anywhere on the outside. That just seemed really wierd. But this one was good.
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The post office used to be a church... The carved block above the Post Office Sign.
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Got it running

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The SL/XL 100 runs as of this afternoon,seems to have pretty good power too.Getting a little break up at higher rpm's,so a bit more tuning is in order.Any suggestions appreciated.

Farmer

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Cool

by Cruzin

I won't hijack your thread this time happy.gif

He he he!!

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check the tank petcock

by

the petcock on that SL didn't seem like it flowed enough to me. Maybe its running out of fuel.
STill don't have confirmation that the third participant is a go. Fingers crossed he comes through.

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Went through the petcock first

by Farmer

Before anything else,It was plugged big time.Little four-holed rubber washer was shot.Full flow now.
Might need to adjust float level some more.Doesn't seem to be starving for fuel,just getting a miss at the top of each gear.If I take it easy and shift early it acts fine.But this is a competition bike,no taking it easy on the track.LOL

Got the brakes adjusted and working good this morning,Fixed the side stand,It's coming along.

Farmer

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check the following in order

by Mark

cam chain tensioner
valve adjustment
points gap
timing
coil output
carb interior/float height



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Thanks Mark

by Farmer

Looks like a good list to work my way through.Can't find an online manual for the XL 100,but am guessing most of the info I have for the 125 would be simular.

Farmer

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intro,new score,some questions?

by cronx1

i have posted a few times under various alias'es,but have mostly just lurked quietly in the shadows. just picked this s&s clone with a velorex sidehack and I got ZERO experience with this type of set up. i have rode street bikes for twenty years but this is a horse of a different color. ive only put about 100 miles on it since purchase but ive noticed a hard pull to the right when going down the road.ive read up on the proper settings for tow and lean including lun's precision light bulb trick but have yet to try them.i would like to get the rig set up so it steers neutral when moving not pulling a Limbaugh on me. once that is done i would like the option of a "quick release" set up so i can remove and reinstall the hack in a short period. this way i can ride solo during the week but still take my favorite girl(my daughter) for ice cream on sunday. so for my question? there are 4 mounts holding the hack to the frame of the bike.could i leave these mounts intack on the bike frame but remove the cotter keys and bolts as shown in the third photo and remove the car for my solo flights(riding to work).ive been on here since the days of the old CHOPPED board and knew lun and the other side car guys would have the knowledge i lack with this stuff. im a tool and die maker so making/modifing and special brackets or mounts would not be a problem.
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pics here?

by cronx1

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Once you have

by Farmer

The adjustments made close to the right specs,it is just a matter of road testing and fine tuning for your specific rig.Lunatic should be along and give you the best answer.Every road is different,and the road crown will effect the way the rig handles.The Honda rig I had was best on our county roads here,they seem to have less crown,The state Hiways seem to have more crown and the rig was not quite as good there.And I could practicly fly on the gravel roads.You will have to comprimise some,and you may not ever acheive completely nuetral steering on every road.

Farmer

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Its a plan

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onc you have ti set up and aligned properly, there is nothign at all wrong with pulling the four bolts to remove the hack, but do' tbe surprised if when yo put it back on, that somethign ahs changed. I have no diea how, ro why, butsometimes when removed and reinstalled, thye need realignment. INexplicable.
ALSO, if it were me, I would make different lower clamps for the bike. The U clamps that Velroex uses are fine for the upper mounts but NOT the lower ones. IF they rotate, (and they will unless you spot weld them to your frame,) evil handling and possible crashing will result.
If you have acess to a lathe and a mill you can make yourself proper lower clamp/mounts for the bike.


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Untitled

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from first thursday.

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Posted on Jul 3, 2009, 8:10 AM
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that thing is way cool!!

by Mark

TELL US MORE.....PLEASE.

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That would be a ...........

by ST Rich

Jeff Parker creation.
I work with Jeff on some projects at work. In his off time Jeff builds some really cool stuff.
http://www.hydraulicinnovations.com/ go to the forum (no login needed) and you can read the full build.
Rich

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Very interesting.

by Apehanger Hank

I'd like to work with that guy. I especially like the 3 wheeler in progress.
Hank

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oh . . . ..wow

by

That guys has freaky talent. Genious at work.

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Jeff has an open hangar policy

by ST Rich

If someone in town wants to go see his stuff and talk shop, Jeff is always down for it.
Give me a buzz and we can all go for a visit.
Photoguzzi, I wish we could have met....I think I was talking to Jeff right there when the pic was snapped happy.gif
JP also built the tube bender to fab the bike. The entire build was based on the datums the rear wheel set.....he is a twisted creative soul happy.gif
Rich

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Ready For The Buffalo ?

by Don Q

Got top end gaskets,points,and a new battery for the 425. No more jerry rigging in Spankies garage to make it through this years event... I hope.

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So Far...

by Cruzin

Your in 1st Place for the Buffalo happy.gif Unless Lunatic has been holding out on the entrants on me.

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#2

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Planning to compete,Just haven't sent an entry yet.

Farmer

Posted on Jul 3, 2009, 8:06 AM
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Re: Ready For The Buffalo ?

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Is there an entry form posted?

Posted on Jul 3, 2009, 8:52 AM
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Rally info to be up "Soon"?!

by firehorse

I've inquired a few times when the rally info will be posted, and the answer is always "soon" happy.gif. Please hurry up guyz, I'm unemployed and running out of money fast!!
Pat

Posted on Jul 4, 2009, 1:18 PM
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its a where issue

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The Dairy institute was supposed to be the location, but diary prices are so bad the place might not even be OPEN by then. And everywhere else wants to charge us 500 bucks to rent a facility. Its difficult. I'll put up a generic flyer and entyr form so folks can enter.

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Posted on Jul 4, 2009, 1:50 PM
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Entry form is up, Firehorse!!

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we know it'll be aroudn Milbank somewhere. Get a room at the Super 8, we'll pin down exact location asap.

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Posted on Jul 5, 2009, 10:09 AM
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Finally

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After 3 years of hard work, a year and a half of that with a shattered shoulder. Lots of help and advice from friends online and else where. I now have a running, street legal antique motorcycle. Got the tag for the 73'Yamaha TX650 today. Going to take it out this weekend and work the bugs out of it.

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Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 6:53 PM
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Right On!

by murdercycles

bring on the ST1100!
Ray

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 9:19 PM
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Thats next on the list...

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...along with the 82' XS650 hardtail.

Posted on Jul 3, 2009, 5:05 PM
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WOOHOO!

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Love seeing the Old Iron come out of retirement!



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Last Rigger Day

by murdercycles

Today was my last day as an industrial rigger.
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I had a good time working with these characters. I also learned a lot. On Monday, I start my new job as a parts guy for TSI Harley Davidson. I am excited.
Going to hunt some villains this weekend.
See ya,
Ray in CT

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 6:40 PM
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Have fun on the new job.

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Always hard to leave a job if you like the folks you work with

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 6:56 PM
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A HD parts guy that actually knows his shit?????

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I don't think that's a part of the corporate goals!

Posted on Jul 3, 2009, 1:20 AM
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Good luck with the new job

by Apehanger Hank

Rigging is hard work...so is being a dealership parts man. The best of luck to you in this new venture.
Hank

Posted on Jul 3, 2009, 12:50 PM
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Just got this and have a question...

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[linked image]

The rear shock absorber air pressure warning light comes on and goes off at random. Air pressure is within the limits (it's at 32 psi). Should I be concerned? Debbie, my wife, said that the tail end felt a little "squirrely" under her. The warning label says that if the light is on, the speed should be reduced to less than 50 mph.

See below:
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As you can see, this new ride only has 23,000 on the clock; the shocks can't be shot already, can they?

After the heart attack and the stroke, thought I better start riding a SOFA, don't ya know!

Good to be back!



"Old? Naah...just well worn"

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 6:29 PM
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Hey Lunatic....

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Did you get the email that I sent a few days ago?

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 2:27 PM
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Just found it

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it got burried in the mass. sorry for the delay.

" "

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 6:44 PM
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No reason to be sorry....

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hell I was late sending it to you.

Posted on Jul 3, 2009, 1:17 AM
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Two more Villes scouted this morning.

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Had to run some errands for work and decided to take the back roads. Found Loudonville and Newtonville signs to grab this weekend. I didn't even know Newtonville Exsisted and I've lived here 95% of my life!

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 9:33 AM
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Glad you're still scouting for them

by StarWolve

I've got to get back to your place this summer for some more villain hunting. I would have come out for Lee's poker run, but that's the weekend of our friend's wedding and our wives would kill us both is we skipped that...

The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 11:30 AM
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It's also Murdercycles Hot Rod Riot party...

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and Panstock! I'm just glad I don't have to make any decisions about who to go visit. You and I will just have to grab a few while we're out... I've already got 2 for sure on the way thru.

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 11:51 AM
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I've got an easy route planned too

by StarWolve

We can hit 3 Ville's before breakfast wink.gif

The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 4:27 PM
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Where's our Alaskan Contingent?

by Reaver

All you cats from Alaska. Stogie from Backtalk is headed up that way soon. Figured I might get you guys in contact in case something comes up. He's trying it solo since no one's got the ability to make the run with him. He's a good guy and has been riding all around the US this summer since he got laid off.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/13357/message/1246516081/I%27m+gonna+be+riding+to+Alaska+from+Michigan......

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 7:41 AM
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Random Historical Stickyness...

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Great Molasses Flood

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also known as the Great Molasses Flood and the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy, occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. A large molasses tank burst, and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph (56 km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150. The event has entered local folklore, and residents claim that on hot summer days, the area still smells of molasses.[1]

The disaster occurred at the Purity Distilling Company facility on January 15, 1919, an unusually warm day. At the time, molasses was the standard sweetener in the United States. Molasses can also be fermented to produce rum and ethyl alcohol, the active ingredient in other alcoholic beverages and a key component in the manufacturing of munitions at the time.[2] The stored molasses was awaiting transfer to the Purity plant situated between Willow Street and what is now named Evereteze Way in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Near Keany Square,[3] at 529 Commercial Street, a huge molasses tank 50 ft (15 m) tall, 90 ft (27 m) in diameter and containing as much as 2,300,000 US gal (8,700,000 L) collapsed. Witnesses stated that as it collapsed, there was a loud rumbling sound like a machine gun as the rivets shot out of the tank, and that the ground shook as if a train were passing by.[4]
The collapse unleashed an immense wave of molasses between 8 and 15 ft (2.5 to 4.5 m) high, moving at 35 mph (56 km/h), and exerting a pressure of 2 ton/ftē (200 kPa).[5] The molasses wave was of sufficient force to break the girders of the adjacent Boston Elevated Railway\s Atlantic Avenue structure and lift a train off the tracks. Nearby, buildings were swept off their foundations and crushed. Several blocks were flooded to a depth of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm). As described by author Stephen Puleo,
Molasses, waist deep, covered the street and swirled and bubbled about the wreckage. Here and there struggled a form whether it was animal or human being was impossible to tell. Only an upheaval, a thrashing about in the sticky mass, showed where any life was Horses died like so many flies on sticky fly-paper. The more they struggled, the deeper in the mess they were ensnared. Human beings men and women suffered likewise.[6]
The Boston Globe reported that people were picked up by a rush of air and hurled many feet. Others had debris hurled at them from the rush of sweet-smelling air. A truck was picked up and hurled into Boston Harbor. Approximately 150 were injured; 21 people and several horses were killed some were crushed and drowned by the molasses. The wounded included people, horses, and dogs; coughing fits became one of the most common ailments after the initial blast.
Anthony di Stasio, walking homeward with his sisters from the Michelangelo School, was picked up by the wave and carried, tumbling on its crest, almost as though he were surfing. Then he grounded and the molasses rolled him like a pebble as the wave diminished. He heard his mother call his name and couldn\t answer, his throat was so clogged with the smothering goo. He passed out, then opened his eyes to find three of his sisters staring at him.[


Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 5:25 PM
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hmm

by Cruzin

sounds like a good rally bonus happy.gif

Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 7:57 PM
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We have several tanks of similar size....

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where I work. We also have many smaller tanks, some inside the building and some outside. All of them are filled with oil, additives, ethelyn glycol or brake fluid. The only containment on the outside tanks is a block wall about 8" thick and 4' high. I'm pretty sure that if one of those tanks burst the story would be similar.

Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 12:55 PM
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Time to start buildin an Ark!

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Holy crap man... we've had 24 hours of total downpour. Rivers are flooding and all the streets here are looking like rivers. Hope this clears up soon.

This think just keeps circling over the top of us.
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PS...there's at least 5 Ville's in that shot!



Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 4:58 PM
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we had 12" of rain yesterday

by waz

here a drop 12" away another drop and 12" away.............................

Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 6:42 PM
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cut-n-paste (weld) flush fit gas caps?

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Like this one:

http://www.bitterendchoppers.com/Tanks2.html

I've got an old Guzzi 850T tank in the rafters with a busted cap ear, I've always thought my Guzzi would look cool with a flush aircraft style cap.

I've heard of guys getting a beat up sport bike tank, cutting the cap section out and welding it into the newly cool original tank. Seems like it would be easier to cut a hole and weld/bolt in a specialty cap.

??
http://www.debrix.com/Aluminum-Vented-3-74-Midi-Aero-Gas-Cap-Harley-p/20008-k1.htm

Any input from the fab genii would be cool.

Thanks,
Milo

Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 6:02 PM
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I'd go with Plan "A", were it me..

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Cutting out a servicable cap from a tank with a similar radius would be easiest (and cheapest).. Take you time cutting out the old one from a possibly crunched sportbike tank, and cut a cardboard template with it. Use the template on the 850T tank and take your time TIG welding in the sportbike cap/bung.
That's how I'd do it, but I've been a TIG welder for 20+ years, so I don't think about it much..

Speaking of that, I've got a couple tabs to weld for Sideshow's other R1100S bike.. Hmmm...

Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 11:38 PM
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fab process

by Mark

wouldn't it best to cut the hole in his existing tank a little smaller in diameter, then overlay the sourced sportbike tank bung/sheetmetal onto the tank, and weld it as it is overlapped, instead of both pieces the same diameter, male/female, with a butt joint to weld? You could then be cetain that the weld is more substantial, and if desired, gently tap the weld area down to recess it, using heat and a pointed type body hammer, before applying bondo.....?

Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 10:12 AM
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Thanks

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I'm no welder but know a few guys who are good at it.

With Craigslist it should be easy to find a bashed tank with a servicable cap, I'll post an ad and see what I can dredge up.

If I remember I'll post a few pics of my crude hacking of metal parts.

Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 11:17 AM
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Maybe stop into a local Indy shop...

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There's gotta be an Indy that works on Rockets in your area. Most guys are pretty good, and if you explain what you're looking for they may have one cheap if not free.



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I have

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a cap bung from an old Sportster tank laying around if you need one..... Not sure if you do or not, just looking to help if you do...


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Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 11:42 PM
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M-G 850-T gas tank

by Mark

I have an 850-T, and two nice gas tanks. I don't really need the spare.....

Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 7:09 AM
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I've got a couple extra tanks as well

by Milo

I've got the rafters full of 850T/T-3/SP1000 parts from 15 years of dragging home basket cases, a lot of it is just junk that I should throw out but I have a hard time throwing out Guzzi parts.

Anybody need rusty head pipes, voltage regulators, starters, axles, points plates or diode boards I'm your huckleberry.



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No to the top end swap

by Farmer

The top end swap won't be happening,The XL 100's heart has been transplanted in the the SL.Did a compression test after soaking the cylinder with some PB Blaster for a day or so and got nearly 150 psi(book says it ought to be 170)Will try the 125 carb on it first which may be a little rich,but a new main jet is cheap.Got to sort out the 100's points and I should have spark.Got juice everywhere else.Plan on canabolizing some of the rest of the XL's good stuff but I'm not going to make it to nice.I'll save that for when or if it comes home from South Dakota.

On the floor with you,you locking up turd

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First time it's been left outside for years

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The patient back on the table

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Farmer

Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 9:06 PM
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Cool

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Way to bring it back from the dead. Just be sure to bring that ttle along with you. Maybe the bidding will get CRAZY and you'll end up parting with it.

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Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 10:37 PM
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What Time???

by Cruzin

You guys hitting South Shore??? That should be entertaining happy.gif

Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 8:16 AM
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Wanna help out?

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part of the challenge of i all is not knowing whats coming next. BUT, I could sure use some help putig it all together. If you have the time to hang with me all day that would ROCK.

" "

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Re: Wanna help out?

by Cruzin

Should be able to, we will just be coming back from Memphis, the wife should be working that weekend.

Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 1:59 PM
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When are you gonna be in Memphis?

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I'm from around here happy.gif



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Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 5:51 PM
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Re: When are you gonna be in Memphis?

by Cruzin

That all depends on were I drop the wife off and tell her to fly home happy.gif That could change the whole schedule and I might get the Dragon in for a practice run before me and DaJuice come down in August happy.gif

Chatanooga 7-14, Tuepelo, MS 7-15, Graceland and Savana, TN 7-16 we will be stopping at National Parks in the area.

I was hoping to make it down to Douglasville and say Hi to Hank but my wife wanted to cut the mileage back, I'm hopping when we leave Savana she will just want to get home so I can get her, her first Ironbutt cert sad.gif She deserves one she sat on the back of the Intruder for 600 miles one day happy.gif 1000 miles on the FJR should be a Breeze!!

He he he!!



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dang

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It looks like you'll be here the 16th, I'll be all hopped up on goofballs that day (I hate dental work).

If you go to Graceland, watch where you park, don't leave anything not locked down, and hopefully you have your carry permit. Graceland is in the part of Memphis called Whitehaven, but even growing up there in the 70s they were trying to change the name. As bad as Memphis is, the stretch of road in front of Graceland is the only place I've seen hookers beat up by a pimp, a car-jacking, drug deals in the open, and a drive-by... just driving past once.

Trying to think of anything else interesting around here. The Pyramid downtown is kinda neat to look at, you'll see it if you take I-40 to or from Ark. If you're here overnight & like blues, there's Beale St. It'll be slow due to the weekday, but it's fairly dangerous on the weekend, anyway.



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Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 12:20 PM
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Re: dang

by Cruzin

Damn sounds like Burboun Street, I didn't have a carry permit then. That has been fixed, in 32 of the 50 states anyway happy.gif

Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 2:39 PM
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Metal Museum in Memphis

by Apehanger Hank

There is a metal fabrication museum in Memphis. I was told about it by a friend who is a foreign car restoration fabricator. I'll get the location. Also, the info about Whitehaven is straight up, my Uncle worked in that area for years and it has always had a bad but deserved reputation.
If you get down our way, be sure and give me a holler. If you can't make it by Douglasville, give me a holler when you are going to be in Memphis and maybe we can meet there.
Hank

Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 10:26 PM
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I forgot about that!

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I haven't been yet, but it's supposed to be real cool. They have "repair" days all the time, you bring your stuff in, they weld it, you donate.

I guess it's just like anyplace else, when you live there all your life, you just forget about the "special" stuff. Oh, yeah, we do have the Statue of Liberty here. Oh, yeah, Bourbon Street. Oh yeah, the St. Louis Arch...



jred
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Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 10:05 AM
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Weekend Dozen

by murdercycles

Had a full weekend here. Mostly sunny. Had no time for Villains. Lots of MC stuff to be done.
Here are the best 12 shots from the weekend.

1. Happy Hour Friday
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2. Chet on Sikorski Bridge.
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3. Bike Night in Hartford
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4. Drag Race GS1150E
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5. No Parking
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6. Cold Pints
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7. Urban Chopper
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8. Swapmeet Salesman
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9. Pete & the Professionals
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10. American Speedway
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11. Kiley turns 1
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12. Camera Steve goes large
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The rest is in the gallery
http://murdercycles.com/v-web/gallery/album14?page=1

Later,
Ray

Posted on Jun 28, 2009, 9:47 PM
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I have one of these....

by Reaver

Nowhere near that condition, but I believe it is complete to be cleaned up. The gold leafing was great on those machines, and I'm hoping to get it restored.

[linked image]

Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 5:59 AM
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me too.

by chris r

Real cool old machine. Belonged to my wife's grandmother a trazillion years ago.

Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 4:42 AM
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photo # 9

by Mark

Pete doesn't do much for me......but ooohhh....those professionals!!

Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 8:59 AM
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pic #8

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That salesman looks really excited about his product. You can tell he really believes it's the best thing since sliced bread happy.gif



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He was

by murdercycles

excited about the chrome horn!
Ray

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Always love your posts Ray

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A nice wet ride this afternoon

by StarWolve

My wife and I have been trying to take the time to go out to lunch on the bike, but starter problems have had the bike in the shop the last couple weeks. I finally got the bike back Friday, and we were looking forward to a nice ride out to Sodas Point this afternoon.

When we left, it was beautiful. 77 degrees, and sunny. We had 4 villains targeted, and were on our way across some beautiful backroads along the Lake Ontario shoreline.

By the time we reach Captain Jacks (I can't even say that name without thinking of the "Hey, hey, Captain Jack" marching cadence) we were running into some major storm clouds. Still, apparently a few other weren't scared of the impending rainclouds:
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We grabbed some burgers, while enjoying the view of the bay and the lake:
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Someone has a really nice location for a flagpole, zoomed in from the above picture:
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When we left, it was starting to rain a little. We decided to push on, since Pultneyville was just a little ways up the road. We had already missed one villain on the ride out, and didn't want to come home empty-handed:
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Well, after that, the skies really opened up. We decided to abort the hunt for the rest of the villains, and come back another day. I probably would have gone on if it had just been me (which wouldn't have been too smart in just a T-shirt on a rainy day!) but since my wife was with me, we called it a day. To her credit, she didn't complain a bit on the way home.

When I got home, I found that Halley (my wife's kitten) had the laptop all warmed up for me:
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She's a little mad that I kicked her off the computer to post this, but she's curled up on my lap now, warming me back up after the cold downpour on the bike. Still a great day - got to eat some decent food, went for a ride with my wife, grabbed another ville, and made it home safe. It'll take more than 60 miles in the rain to ruin that!

Tomorrow, we close on the new house. I don't think I'm going ot have much time to ride this week unless its commuting to work, I'll be too busy moving furniture!




The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

Posted on Jun 28, 2009, 5:31 PM
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Good hanging out again.

by Reaver

Even if it wasn't on the bikes. We stopped at her Grandmothers and her Aunt gave us a kick ass mower (insert "Freebie" soundbite). Mother-in-Law is bringing it out for us this weekend.

Did you remember to pick up your card from Bridie?

Posted on Jun 28, 2009, 6:12 PM
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On my way to Bridie now

by StarWolve

I forgot to get it after breakfast this morning. We ran into Beff at Walmart, too. I guess that's where everyone hangs out. You didn't miss much riding today. Lummisville was a bust, and Pultneyville is a long way when its pouring! Still though, I had a smile on my face the whole way home!

Glad you guys could make it out for the class reunion. Hopefully when you're out in two weeks we'll have the time and the weather to do some decent riding. I've already got all the ville's around here scouted, and a couple "1-2 hour" loops planned for a few others. Maybe we can even talk my father into riding the 250 again (which is a very funny thing to watch - meatball on a toothpick!!!) and hitting some roads with us!

The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

Posted on Jun 28, 2009, 6:18 PM
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HAHA meatball on a toothpick....

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Tell him to stay away from them damn toothpicks!

Sounds good. At least Ill have the Venture and won't get stuck on the 250 myself. I made a couple adjustments to the carbs last week and had a Kick Ass improvemnt in power. Haven't pulled a full tank thru it yet IDK what the fuel range impact will be.

Posted on Jun 28, 2009, 6:55 PM
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Picture from last night

by StarWolve

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Reaver on the left, me on the right. I guess we clean up well!

The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

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No way in hell I was wearing a suit for that !!

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I was WAY more comfortable in that shirt.
Course I was pretty comfortable there after 2 pints of Jack. I had eased back to the coffee at that point.


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In a shirt like that

by Farmer

You should have had a drink with an umbrella sticking out of the top,not a coffe cup.Smirk

Farmer

Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 9:12 PM
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First time ride

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Gave my kids (19 and 21... not exactly kids, I guess) their first ride in a sidecar yesterday.

Both were taken aback by the new perspective it gives, but both were smiling when we came in.

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If you can do a half-assed job of anything,
you're a one-eyed man in a Kingdom of the Blind.

~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.



Posted on Jun 28, 2009, 10:57 AM
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thats cool

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any headshke issues with the hack? If it headshakes, pin the throttle. That'll pull it right out. OR bolt on a steering damper, but I don't liek the slugish feel of the damper.
Sure is a cool rig. Is the hack brake hooked up?

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I have

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a damper that doesn't really damp much, but no headshake. I felt the added weight and that made the steering a little heavier but control wasn't an issue.

On a longer ride, fatigue would be a problem with a load. I feel the forks wanting to turn in a little. If I ride with just a hand on the throttle, I have to push a little to hold my line.

Purty cool, nonetheless!



If you can do a half-assed job of anything,
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check alignment

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you're aiming for a half inch of toe-in over an 8 foot length. Yu also weant about 2 or 3 degrees of lean out. IF it pulls to the right, its usually a matter of lean out, but the toe-in is worth checking also.
To check toe-in strap a couple of 8 foot long florescent light bulbs to the rig usig bunjee cords. One to the rear wheel of the bike, the other to the sidecar wheel. Make sure the ends of the bulbs are directly across from each other and that the front wheel is perfectly straight on the bike (Especially important since the loop frame tires are the same front and back). YOu shoudl have 1/2 to 3/4 inch of toe in.

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Ignition question-78 Honda twinstar 185

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Trying to resurrect a bike for my neighbor. Standard old jap bike issues. Carb totally varnished up, petrified battery, redefinition of filthy (did I mention it was stored in a livestock building?).

I have the carb soaked out (thank you Berryman's gallon Can of Doom). The battery is an oddball 6 volt (Yuasa #6N12A-2D) but I assumed I should be able to see if I had a spark or not with or without a battery. I have no spark. I obviously need to pull the points cover and check it out. I guess I just figureed by 78 this would be a non-mechanical (pointless) system with nothing for me to clean/file.

Or am I just wrong and do I need a battery to fire this thing?

Also another question... Is therre a more widely available, cheaper alternative to the OEM battery?

Thanks




If you can do a half-assed job of anything,
you're a one-eyed man in a Kingdom of the Blind.

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Sorry...battery required

by Apehanger Hank

No battery, no sparky.
Hank

Posted on Jun 28, 2009, 2:59 PM
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Check autozone

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They should have a 6v battery that will work.




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Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 1:22 PM
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My build off bike

by Farmer

1971 SL 125
First thing was cleaning up the wiring

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Did the carburator next and this is what it looks like now

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Got to riding it around some and the transmission would lock up at random times bringing me to a sliding stop,a bit unnerving.

So in comes a XR 100 as a doner bike,has poor compression but hopefully a good tranny.

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Hope to swap the XR 100 bottom end into the SL frame and use the SL 125 topend to complete the deal

XL100 engine

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SL 125 engine

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Any one know af a reason it won't work? They sure look the same except the XL has no tach drive.I can live without a tach.

Farmer

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Should work

by Apehanger Hank

If I remember correctly it is direct swap, if you do the whole 125 on the 100 bottom or vice versa.
Hank

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COOL!!

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Who else will challenge the mighty SL125?
Needs a taillamp too, of course. There will be road riding. Rock on Farmer!

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Or

by Wild

pull the engines, pop the side covers, and split the cases. While it sounds like more work, it will be less, with less need for gaskets which are silly $$ for what they are. The stroke and bores are both different so putting the 125 upper end on the 100 will be problematic.

You don't know what the 100s tranny is like, and doing all the work not knowing can set you up for an Oh shit moment.

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Same stroke

by Farmer

Info I have found shows both motors have a 49.5 mm stroke.Just found out now that the piston pins are sized differently though 15mm for the 125 and 14mm for the 100.

Not as simple as I had hoped.

Explain your post a bit more for me,are you saying to move the 100 tranny into the 125 cases?
Farmer

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Yes

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You will have to check the manual, but I think all case bolts are accessible without touching the upper end. The cases split horizontally and the trans main and secondary shafts and gears lift right out. Some Yamabond on the case halves and right back together. Only problem is I can't remember if there is a case bolt that is only accessible once the cylinder is off.

You could lap the valves and do a "bonami" rebuild to get the compression back on he 100....


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I've got the 100 cylinder soaking

by Farmer

With PB Blaster sprayed in it in case of stuck rings.Been turning it once in a while this afternoon.This evening I'll stick the plug in and see if it feels like there is any more there.Simple thing to do would be just run that motor.

Farmer

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Cylinder must come off

by Farmer

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Nothings easy it seems

Farmer

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Wow

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that is a very old design. Those are the old days of doing it like everyone else. Doesn't look like fun

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Human Hunting and I don't mean Humane!

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http://www.asylum.com/2009/06/26/luxury-yacht-company-offers-pirate-hunting-cruises/

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I LOVED the concept

by Mark

ESPECIALLY the part about doing a Potomac River cruise. the next best thing would be going up the Hudson River.

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I read about that a while back

by Apehanger Hank

Seems like a fine idea to me.
Hank

Posted on Jun 27, 2009, 10:24 PM
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Excellent idea

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Decrease the number of pirates = increased global warming

Increased global warming = more motorcycle riding days

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http://www.venganza.org/

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GLMC Spaghetti Snarf

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Murdercycles Stop!!

by Cruzin

I know your having a bad run with breaking bikes sad.gif

After my 1600 mile ++ run last Saturday the tires are wearing a little thin on the FJR so I decided to take the Intruder to work today. As I'm nearing home I hear this funny noise I have not noticed before in the last 51,000 miles ridding this bike. The damn windshield broke on me, I think Ray is passing his bad luck thru the forum happy.gif

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did't think of that

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Do ya think that proximity is important to the luck, I'm worried as I've been riding with Ray as of late to and from work, hhhhhmmmmmm maybe he needs a job change, My stable isn't that deep with one bike and a car tranny that is acting up I had better work on hedging my bets !!!!!! SORRY RAY but gotta do what ya gotta do

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The exhaust system fell out of my car today

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Not just a part of it, the whole damn thing, from the exhaust manifold back. I was on a dirt road 10 miles from pavement, with no cell phone service.

I'll bet it's Ray's fault too. happy.gif happy.gif happy.gif

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It ain't my fault

by murdercycles

I am too lazy to generate that much bad JuJu.
Ray

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Histoplasmosis You don't want it (NMC)

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http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/dfbmd/disease_listing/histoplasmosis_gi.html#1

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Re: Histoplasmosis You don't want it (NMC)

by luni's Aunt

Hope you get to feeling better!!!!!

Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 9:05 AM
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blood tests come back today

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if its ositive (Most likely) they they start IV treatmets.

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well that was worthless

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paid a 25 dollar copay to have him say that the important test didn't come back yet. yes, I was exposed, yes I have a rection, but they are not sure yet if its a recent exposure, or the calsified lung tissue is current or left over from an older exposure. IF its current then treatment must begin fast, if its old, then just antibiotics.

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Re: well that was worthless

by Luni's Aunt

well Im going to pray thats its OLD and you will just need antibiotics!!! Just want you feeling better!!!1

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It happens in threes

by murdercycles

I am not talking about Farrah, blowhard McMahon and the King of Pedophiles.

Bike Three Failed today. Took the cop bike out of storage and rode it to work. Had to be push started in front of Cycle Gear. Stator plug problem. GW took the aftermarket plug holder off of his bike and gave it to me. Righteous. I will ride again. TW200 tube was only $10!
Sunset tonight as a storm moves in from Mariaville, NY.

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Wow

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Nice shot!

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Cool Shot

by

Real nice Ray

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Camera Q

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what are you using for a camera to get these cool shots? The lighting is killer there. How you do that?

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Great Pic

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good use of existing lighting

This would be an extended exposure, I would need a tripod to do it, I can teach you sometime, digital makes it easier, I just dug through my collection of Pentax 35 mm, I wonder how much longer the film will be available, our beloved Kodachrome left production in the last week or so.

Bob

Posted on Jun 27, 2009, 8:34 PM
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Pentax

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I started with a K1000 and then accessorized it. You know, lenses filters, flash, etc. A few months ago I came across a used digital K200 for $350 (came with telephoto lens, camera bag, and battery grip). All my lenses fit, and there are so many bells and whistles on this thing, I'm still learning. When you move up, buy a used body and reuse all your stuff. Great way to economize, and you know right away if the shot worked or not. No more missed shots and wasted film/developing costs.

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Sony DSCW 7

by murdercycles

the same old combat cam I have been using. It is almost dead, as I have to shake it to get the lens out. For that pic I put it on the crescent moon (not kidding) settting on the dial, hit the shutter delay timer button and set it on the curb.
Ray

Posted on Jun 28, 2009, 12:01 PM
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well its on its own feet....

by Rowdy

i LOVE how this looks.
205/50/15 fronts,
235/70/15 rears...
quite a bit taller back there, but being front wheel drive it changes nothing. Ill just drive down hill all the time... should be faster, no?
hehehehhehheheh
lookey...
This is certainly a motivator to get-er-done..
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dont mind the gas fill tube I aint mounted it yet..
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WHACHA DOIN?
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Wow Rowdy that's comin together...

by Reaver

I saw that and thought... "Now why can't those asshats in Michigan figure out how to make a vehicle that cool"
Probably a good thing they don't since it'ld just get watered down anyway.
Coming along great!!

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Flames

by Wild

Only one paint job for that puppy

Posted on Jun 25, 2009, 5:31 PM
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LOL we are so on the same page... Its screamin for

by Rowdy

lake pipes too..


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Introduction

by Nadz

...by Reaver's request, and I'm happy to have a new group of hooligans to call my friends!

Couple years ago I enlisted in the Army as a signalman, and worked as a mechanical engineer for a a defense contractor. Now I'm 33 and an Engineer officer, and did some time in the sandbox. I've played with guns and on motor toys all my life, but only got a road a bike a few years ago; waited so long 'cuz I tend to drive everything in full-drift mode and I had to settle down a little! The Buell is perfect: handles well, sounds angry, American but looks exotic, and best of all: requires tinkering. I love thudding around town and canyon-carving, but lately have been going farther and the Villains tour is a great 'scuse to cruise.

So there's life in a nutshell (typed with TWO fingers today- gettin' better faster). If yer ever up in northern NY, drop a line and let's ride. Well, someday anyway- County Line Choppers sez the rocket's probably totaled. We'll see.

Drive fast Take Chances (NOT). -Nadz

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welcome

by waz



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See you're getting better already.

by

Working with 2 fingers... you already type faster than some guys I work wiht!

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Welcome!

by Apehanger Hank

Pretty fancy typing for two fingers. Hope you recover soon.
Hank

Posted on Jun 25, 2009, 9:59 PM
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Hooligan...

by Grunt

Not me. LOL Welcome and heal fast.

Posted on Jun 25, 2009, 10:48 PM
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keep it goin

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Heya glad to see that you are getting better, Heard about a villian rider goin down from Ray in CT. The ULY sounds interesting and probably will be a blast. Hope to see you get up and rollin soon, As far as that DUI bitch is concerned they should just close the book on her. When your up and runnin keep an eye open for us neighbors to the east in CT, Hopin to get some northern runnin in next week maybe upstate over to VT. .............. Take care and be well ............ Butch

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If you guys come over this away let me know.

by Reaver

I'm up in Saratoga County, NY. On Rt 4 along the Hudson. If you guys are running thru next weekend maybe we can hook up for a few miles. Or even swing thru for a pitstop, I know you guys enjoy your food+drink!

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kewl

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We'll definatly keep ya in mind, it's either up north or out west by the looks of things we'll have to see what time and weather brings, Ray has mentioned to me about running into ya in the Saratoga area for sure. Thanks be safe keep kewl

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21" x 3.5" 60 spoke wheel

by Mark

I don't have an immediate use for this wheel, so it is for sale. Like new condition. Photo available upon request.

3/4" axle timken bearings w/seals

single disc brake rotor flange wide glide hub

stainless steel spokes

chrome rim and hub

sealed for tubeless tire application

run the 120/70-21 tires

Ideal world......$125 + sh

MLabKCC@aol.com

Posted on Jun 25, 2009, 7:32 AM
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Another Day in Paradise

by murdercycles

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TW 200 down for the count in Massachusetts, 30 miles from home. The fleet is taking heavy losses this week.
Ray in CT

Posted on Jun 24, 2009, 9:32 PM
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You piss somebody off?

by olegreybeard

That nail is dead center.Almost like it was put there.

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How did it go flat all the way on the other side of the tire?

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Sorry............ Couldn't help it.......


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*Hey Ya'll*

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Hope everyone's doing well.

I'm Still Alive And Well dispite the VA's attempts to Live And Let Die They have however done something due to my recent visits. ... & there are now new Signs Signs Everywhere Are Signs directed at me. ... wink.gif
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Yep I'm still Ridin' In The Wind
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& no matter WTF they say I think I've been managing my anger quite well considering. ...
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I'll get back into the swing of things shortly I just got back online so it might be awhile before I get caught back up.

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good to hear from ya Rev

by waz

keep on keepin on

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Thanks Waz

by

Hell it's the only thing I know how to do so I guess I'll just keep on keepin' on until they throw dirt on me.

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Right on

by

Great to hear from you. Hope your feeling better.

kgdb

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Thanks & about the same. ...

by

Still feeling with my fingers most of the time. LOL I'm still hangin' in there. Some good days some not so good but I'm still above ground so it could be much worse. LOL

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Posted on Jun 25, 2009, 6:16 PM
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Hey Rev Good To hear from you again...

by Grunt

Keep on gettin in their face. Glad to see you're gettin some miles on too!!! TWIST ER TO THE STOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Good to see ya too Grunt. ...

by

Yep it's kinda become a normal routine which has prompted the new sign. Well like BTO once said. ... Um er well. ... Maybe it was best said by Nazereth in Hair Of The Dog wink.gif

I might not be able to ride when I want to but at least I still get to ride when I need to & Yep to the stops when I can my friend.

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Craigs list FXR in Sioux City, IA

by Farmer

http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/mcy/1234683146.html

Might not be a bad deal

Farmer

Posted on Jun 23, 2009, 2:44 PM
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Holy cow I need to buy that thing. ...

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Geez it sure sucks being broke. I sure could use another shovel especially another FXR shovel. LOL

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You would have a monopoly on them!

by Apehanger Hank

I however cannot point fingers at anyone...according to Miss Barbara we have 27 bikes in our possession. Hmmm and here I thought it was only 23.
Some are runners, some are parts whores, all are paid for and they don't eat so I'm happy.
Good to see you back on-line!
Hank


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Naw just a full house. ...

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3 shovels & 2 evo's worth. LOL

thanks Hank it's good to be back.

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Update on Dave - Rider 275

by StarWolve

Stopped at the hospital today during my lunch. Dave is doing well, and wanted to thank everyone for the concern. He's new to the community here, but was glad to know that others were thinking about him.

He talked my ear off about Army stuff, and I had to remind him a couple times to relax, that it will get taken care of. He's going a little stir crazy, but he has his cell phone, and should have his laptop today. I'll be bringing him some magazines to read tomorrow after work. If the docs can take a little bit off his finger splints, he'll have use of his left thumb and first 2 fingers. His left ankle and foot were busted up a lot, and his right thumb is immobilized after surgery on it.

He definitely isn't scared off of riding, and is already thinking about what the next bike may be if insurance totals the Firebolt. I told him to buy it back if he can, and we'll build something together with that killer Buell motor. (He knows I've wanted a to build something around abuell motor for a while now.) He's honestly considering a Uly, which sort of suits the more long distance adventure type riding he's been doing lately, but we'll see what happens with the insurance companies.

I won't comment on the crash, since lawyers and insurance companies are a pain, and I don't want something he may have said used for or against anyone. That being said, I personally hope the drunk bitch who hit him (and apparently had multiple DWI's, and considered leaving the scene) rots in jail.

Dave is still waiting to recover his camera from the bike, but he may have the entire accident on video. His cam was mounted, so we'll see if he has anything from it. It should be an interesting video if its recoverable.

A big (albeit painful!) thumbs up from Dave:
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The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

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Good to see him with a smile on his face,

by Farmer

Hope he heals up quick.Good thing he's young,the older you get the longer it takes.

Farmer

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Yeah, not sure I'd be as upbeat......

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Good to hear ....

by Reaver

Thanks for the update. gonna be interesting if that video comes out and if it shows anything.

Posted on Jun 23, 2009, 5:48 PM
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Glad He is alive

by murdercycles

Kill the Bitch.
Ray in CT

Posted on Jun 23, 2009, 10:02 PM
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Thanks for the update...

by

...haven't been on for a while. Hated to read what happened. Glad to see he is smiling.


Posted on Jun 23, 2009, 10:15 PM
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Thanks to all...

by Nadz

...my new buddies at GLMC! I'm really feelin the love, it's one of the best things about bein' a biker. And I AM still a biker, just winter came a little early this year! Bonus- now I have some show-and-tell pieces for my unit's motorcycle safety program. Leather is good, y'all. And I'd look like a hockey player if not for the bucket. My hands are AFU but still have skin on 'em.

Saw pics of the bike, and it's gonna take some work. A lotta lotta. Dammit- I'd finally got it just how I liked. But still I feel lucky.

It's killin' me that I won't be with the engineers for our two weeks of fun-in-the-sun after all the prep, but let's see how much I can get done with my one typin/dialin' finger.

Thanks agin' y'all. -Nadz

Posted on Jun 24, 2009, 9:27 AM
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Nadz.... If you can... do an introduction.

by Reaver (Carters other buddy Dave)

I'm sure it'll be a pain with typing and all, but it will give people an idea who you are, and your bike so when they see you on the board they have some background info.
The basics, Who you are, where you are, what you (used to) ride, Riding style, etc.

Posted on Jun 24, 2009, 4:20 PM
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what flavor of pie you prefer . .

by

what kind of syrup you prefer on your waffles, all the important stuff like that.

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Posted on Jun 24, 2009, 9:42 PM
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Glad you're alright...

by Grunt

Now heal quickly.

Posted on Jun 24, 2009, 11:23 PM
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Multiple DUI's????

by

Hope that doesn't mean that she was driving without insurance. Good to see that Dave has a smile on his face. Sucks that his fingers are immobile so he can't pinch nurses.

Posted on Jun 24, 2009, 3:07 PM
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If his teeth are still workin'

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he can give one or two of them a nibble.
Get well Dave. Buy the Uly.

Posted on Jun 24, 2009, 4:17 PM
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That's Dave above .. aka Nadz.

by Reaver

I'll have him do an more formal intro...course he probably started it this morning and that one finger typeing is taking him all day!



Posted on Jun 24, 2009, 4:18 PM
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Not sure about this one

by Poet

I can't decide if it's butt ugly or cool looking but I am leaning towards butt ugly.

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/mcy/1234552682.html

Posted on Jun 22, 2009, 7:00 PM
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i ll go with

by waz

real butt ugly, that, imo, looks like a case of to many dollars and not enough sense

'Hell, when the man said Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, I just thought he was making a delivery!'' ~John Wesley Rawles

Posted on Jun 22, 2009, 7:42 PM
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Ya

by Poet

He had some good ideas & some bad ideas & just, well, it all ended up rather fukked up IMO.

Posted on Jun 22, 2009, 9:18 PM
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Its fixable though

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Kind of Speedway styledright now. Put a diffeent tank n it and get rid of tht assinine hand clutch on the shifter handle and it'll be fine.

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Posted on Jun 22, 2009, 9:58 PM
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And take a hammer to.....

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that seat. It looks like someone just put a piece of cardboard on there and called it good. Tank is too squared off at the back, needs to be rounded more. Overall though, I agree there's nothing there that can't be fixed relatively easy.

Posted on Jun 23, 2009, 9:38 AM
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Was heading in the right direction

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Then went terribly wrong.

JMO







Recycle: Ride old motorcycles

Posted on Jun 23, 2009, 12:54 PM
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I can't see the

by Farmer

Welded chain componets holding together for very long.Strictly for show,not for go.

Farmer

Posted on Jun 23, 2009, 2:29 PM
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