Pic of the Day

[Weldangrind]

Maybe he was using it as a truing stand.

[SpudRider]

Maybe he was using it as a truing stand.
That makes good sense! :D

Spud :)

[dmmcd]

Maybe he was using it as a truing stand.

That's how I balance my wheels, too. Find the heavy spot on the rim alone and mark it, then align with the light spot on the tire (usually identified with a paint spot) before adding any weights.

[Weldangrind]

This belongs to a young man whom I run into at work occasionally, and he's quite pleased with his car. It's not my thing, but I appreciate the engineering; the doors use the stock strikers and hardware, but the hinge is replaced with a bolt-on unit. The doors open conventionally for a few inches, and then they swing up.

Please excuse the poor phone pic.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/IMG00274-20110519-1325.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=IMG00274-20110519-1325.jpg)

[katoranger]

He is also using his Stihl chainsaw as a jackstand. :wink:


Weld, I don't know why one would want lambo doors.

[dmmcd]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff39/shankerfrompb/Lambo-Doors-So-Played-Out.jpg

[oldgringo]

I've seen this Volvo truck in my neighborhood several times, the owner uses it to haul construction materials, it is absolutely beautiful. I'm trying to sort out a new camera, went over tonight and got these shots.

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-G3LxR2G/0/L/i-G3LxR2G-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-tPVfPZ7/0/L/i-tPVfPZ7-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-QJr4q8k/0/L/i-QJr4q8k-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-MjKC4qK/0/L/i-MjKC4qK-L.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Nice old truck. 8) Those drop sides are a great idea.

[oldgringo]

Today's best shot

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-FQJmRq2/0/L/i-FQJmRq2-L.jpg

[katoranger]

Looks like a honda aero. Probably runs better than it looks.

[SpudRider]

Looks like a honda aero. Probably runs better than it looks.
I sure hope so! 8O

Spud :lol:

[oldgringo]

I ran across these street mechanics in Lima yesterday. I'm awe of these guys and their ingenuity.


http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-p78VmPr/1/L/i-p78VmPr-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-67XhtF6/1/L/i-67XhtF6-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-nq92kxC/2/L/i-nq92kxC-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-wRLQGvP/1/L/i-wRLQGvP-L.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Today's best shot

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-FQJmRq2/0/L/i-FQJmRq2-L.jpg

Stick welding that expansion chamber would have been fun. The last time I tried welding on an expansion chamber, it kept bursting into flame. :lol:

[Weldangrind]

That's an excellent idea for a mobile work bench. :D

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-wRLQGvP/1/L/i-wRLQGvP-L.jpg

[SpudRider]

That's an excellent idea for a mobile work bench. :D

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-wRLQGvP/1/L/i-wRLQGvP-L.jpg
Indeed! Necessity if the mother of invention. ;)

Incidentally, I am half Italian; therefore, I have a lot of Latin blood in my veins. However, I don't think I ever had as much hair as the Peruvians in that photograph! Perhaps the Romans had less hair than the Spaniards? :?:

Spud :lol:

[FastDoc]

Thats not Elvis?

[makenzie71]

If they'd mount a lathe and mill to it then I'd be pretty impressed.

[SpudRider]

Thats not Elvis?
Elvis is dead, Doc. :roll:

Spud :lol:

[oldgringo]

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-rZSgxQ4/0/L/i-rZSgxQ4-L.jpg

Yamaha Chappy

[FastDoc]

Cute bike, interesting restoration. I like the Beretta engine case cover. 8)

[FastDoc]

Some ground to air shots of the Maule and I from yesterday. I was giving some charity/volunteer/goodwill flights and one of the bystanders snapped some good pics and shared them with me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/DSC_0028_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/DSC_0030_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/DSC_0031_2.jpg

[katoranger]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/utf-8BSU1HMDAzODItMjAxMTA3MTItMTU0OC5qcGc.jpg

[MICRider]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/utf-8BSU1HMDAzODItMjAxMTA3MTItMTU0OC5qcGc.jpg

I'm guessing that's not the tires smoking on that tractor, what happened to it?

[katoranger]

Actually it turned out to be bad gas and a fouled plug. I thought at first that something serious happened.

[SpudRider]

Actually it turned out to be bad gas and a fouled plug. I thought at first that something serious happened.
Yikes! 8O I thought you had major problems, myself. ;) That's a great pic, Allen! I'm glad the problem was minor. :)

Spud :)

[katoranger]

I thought I had a major breakdown too. Then it restarted and ran fine for a minute and shutdown again. Cooled off and ran about 5 minutes more. Good sign of a failed sparkplug.

The smoke was just unusual.

[Weldangrind]

Son of Weldangrind happily carrying a new box of goodies from Katoranger. Thanks Kato!

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/IMG00405-20110804-1639.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=IMG00405-20110804-1639.jpg)

[katoranger]

Glad to see it made it safely. To go with my smoking mower pics. New head gasket today and a carb rebuild.

[FastDoc]

Its good to have good friends. Looks like a beautiful day too!

[katoranger]

That box is 65lbs.

[Jim]

A few pictures from my recent trip to Penticton. I spotted this in the back of a pickup by the beach...

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0195.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0196.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0197.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0198.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0199.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0200.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0201.jpg

[FastDoc]

Amazingly beautiful bike!

The BritBikes make up in looks, feel, and character what they lack in engineering and build quality. That Triumph is a triumph in asthetics.

Interesting that since BSA owned Triumph I see a number of bits on that bike that are the same as mine. Like the taillight, horn, carb, airfilter, control bits and some other parts.

[cheesy]

Few pics of my parents Dodge and trailer after their adventure this past Tuesday in Alexandria, MN. They came out mostly unscathed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P8100142.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P8100139.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P8100145.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P8100140.jpg

I think I may have aged myself past them.

[Weldangrind]

Good Heavens! I'm glad that they made it out ok.

[MICRider]

Ouch Cheesy! I might have missed it in another thread, but what the heck happened? I hope your parents are doing well, that looks nasty!

[Jim]

Yikes, glad they made it out without too bad of inuries

[cheesy]

The folks are doing pretty good for a "couple of old farts pushing 80".(What my Dad told me last night) :wink:

Mom was driving but has no recollection of what happened. Dad had been snoozing and said he woke up in time to see the ground coming towards him.

The accident reports says 'Wind Gust' and that's what we'll stick with but Dad and I are thinking something in the suspension of the trailer failed. They were heading west bound on I94 just west of Alexandria, MN when it happened. When the dust cleared, the pickup was on it's roof with the grill pointing east and the trailer was on it's side with the tongue pointing northeast. Spun pretty much a 180.

Newspaper article and pic here. There was no Flight for Life.
http://www.echopress.com/event/image/id/11576/headline/Rollover%20near%20Alexandria/

Could have been a lot worse

[SpudRider]

Egads! 8O I'm very glad you parents escaped relatively unscathed, Cheesy! :D

Spud :)

[FastDoc]

Thank God they are OK. That Dodge gave it's life for them. :cry:

[SpudRider]

Thank God they are OK. That Dodge gave it's life for them. :cry:
Amen on all counts, Brother Bill! I am glad their guardian angels were watching over Cheesy's parents. :) Also, I now believe the slogan, "Dodge trucks are ram tough!" ;)

Spud :)

[katoranger]

That exit is where my in-laws live. The largest hospital in the area is only a few minutes away.

Amen that they are okay.

[katoranger]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/utf-8BSU1HMDA0ODgtMjAxMTA4MTUtMTU1OC5qcGc-1.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Well done! 8)

[katoranger]

23 more to go.

[Jim]

Congrats.

[SpudRider]

Congratulations, Allen! :)

Spud :)

[MICRider]

Grats Allen! Your a Gman? 8O

[katoranger]

Pics of my Dad's Cub 123.
The trailer is made of all recycling junk except the hydraulics.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/3dadscub123.jpg
Yesterday at the Butterfield, MN Threshing Bee. Being used as a bench by others at the show.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/dadscub123.jpg
My Parents waiting for their turn in the parade.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/2dadscub123.jpg

[FastDoc]

Fun pics!

I wanna say, 'Only in America' :D

[SpudRider]

A recliner/trailer; I like it! :lol:

Spud :)

[SpudRider]

The following photograph says it all. ;) Once a Zongite, always a Zongite. 8)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Bills%20First%20Visit/BrotherBillsVisit050.jpg

Brother Bill came to visit me for a few days, and ride the Zong in the Rocky Mountains of Idaho. Watch the Ride Reports Forum for more photos, soon to come. :D

Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. 8)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/20K%20Loop%20to%20Malad/Anim_resist.gif

Spud :)

[FastDoc]

What a wonderful time, Brother Spud! It's too bad the winters in Idaho are so brutal! 20 below keeps the riff-raff out you know 8) .

Spudland was hands down the best dual sport riding I've ever seen, and I am grateful for the time and the use of your Zong. :D

The Rocky Mountains ae indeed rocky. A little creepy flying over in spots. Even at 14,000 feet I felt I could reach out and touch their jagged granite peaks. 8O

I'll post some pics of the flight on the Ride Report when it's available. This is a 'mild' spot in the Eagle Cap Winderness in Northeast Oregon by Hell's Canyon:

Pic pending

[FastDoc]

Like I say this was a 'mild' spot. The Rocky Mountains were dazzling. The good pics are on my home machine, will post later.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/IMG_20110819_092301.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Pics of my Dad's Cub 123.
The trailer is made of all recycling junk except the hydraulics.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/3dadscub123.jpg

That's pretty cool! Is it intended to be a flatdeck dump trailer?

[Weldangrind]

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Bills%20First%20Visit/BrotherBillsVisit050.jpg

I have the same T-shirt. :D

Glad to hear you guys had a good time. I'll check out the ride report.

[MICRider]

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Bills%20First%20Visit/BrotherBillsVisit050.jpg

I have the same T-shirt. :D

Glad to hear you guys had a good time. I'll check out the ride report.

Same shirt here too! :) I'm anxiously awaiting the ride report too, looks like a blast! :D

[Jim]

http://beta.images.theglobeandmail.com/archive/00239/JackLayton_239921a.jpg

In memory of a great leader and person. A sad day for Canada.

[MICRider]

http://beta.images.theglobeandmail.com/archive/00239/JackLayton_239921a.jpg

In memory of a great leader and person. A sad day for Canada.

Indeed, Mr. Layton had a ton of charisma, you couldn't help but like him... RIP

[katoranger]

Pics of my Dad's Cub 123.
The trailer is made of all recycling junk except the hydraulics.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/3dadscub123.jpg

That's pretty cool! Is it intended to be a flatdeck dump trailer?

It is actually an old snowblower. Its purpose is fun.

[SpudRider]

Pics of my Dad's Cub 123.
The trailer is made of all recycling junk except the hydraulics.
That's pretty cool! Is it intended to be a flatdeck dump trailer?
It is actually an old snowblower. Its purpose is fun.
That's the best purpose, Allen. ;)

P.S. If you are interested, here is a link to my ride report regarding FastDoc's visit to Idaho. :)

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12848

Spud :)

[Weldangrind]

http://beta.images.theglobeandmail.com/archive/00239/JackLayton_239921a.jpg

In memory of a great leader and person. A sad day for Canada.

You had to respect Jack Layton. He took the number three party to official opposition status; something that seemed impossible just a few years ago.

Jim, did you see the Rick Mercer Report episode with Layton? It was good fun.

[Jim]

Where they toured his house? Yes I did :)

[cheesy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/MCrehab.jpg

A pic of some of what I'm doing down in here Florida, in August. :( (the 3 hour plane ride I mentioned in another post)

I commissioned the machine this master cylinder came off of thirteen years ago. In the intervening years, little in the way of maintenance has been done. This MC has the piston rusted in place, and worse, it is in the compressed position.:x The brass jobber is something I cobbled out of various bits and bobs to inject grease into the cylinder to free the piston. It took two tubes of grease through the grease gun and two sets of arms but the piston popped loose with a loud Kkerackk. :)

After all that, the MC turned out not to be rebuildable. Going to take a month to six weeks to get a replacement from Italy and I still don't know what the wheel cylinders look like.

The customer wants it usable Friday. I don't freakin' think so. :wink:

[katoranger]

Okay, what type of machine. Ferrari forklift?

[cheesy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/Geismar360.jpg
Geismar 360 Hi-Rail Crane. Made in Italy. Apparently, I'm supposed to be the US expert on these rolling headaches. This is a pic of a new one I put in service in San Antonio last May.

[katoranger]

Fix it Again Tony. :lol:

[Weldangrind]

Spotted this at the last bike show. The exhaust work amazes me.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/XS650Chopper.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=XS650Chopper.jpg)

[midlifekrisiz]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/Geismar360.jpg
Geismar 360 Hi-Rail Crane. Made in Italy. Apparently, I'm supposed to be the US expert on these rolling headaches. This is a pic of a new one I put in service in San Antonio last May.


ahh another railroader :)

I used to run the big 32 ton Pyke Brushcutters we have up here for CP as well as many other machines

[FastDoc]

Spotted this at the last bike show. The exhaust work amazes me.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/XS650Chopper.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view¤t=XS650Chopper.jpg)

Yamaha XS650?

[FastDoc]

Fix it Again Tony. :lol:

Of all the cars I've ever owned, including Chevelles and two Corvettes, the most FUN car was my 1978 Fiat 131 Mirafiori. :P

Wish I still had that little headache. :wink:

[Weldangrind]

XS650 is my guess as well, Doc. I had a '79 when I was a kid, and the motor looked just like that.

[FastDoc]

If it looks like a BSA but its OHC and there's no oil under it its a XS650 until prorven otherwise in my book. :wink:

[cheesy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/Geismar360.jpg
Geismar 360 Hi-Rail Crane. Made in Italy. Apparently, I'm supposed to be the US expert on these rolling headaches. This is a pic of a new one I put in service in San Antonio last May.


ahh another railroader :)

I used to run the big 32 ton Pyke Brushcutters we have up here for CP as well as many other machines

Naw, I just fix 'em. You guys work too hard.

[cheesy]

Thought I'd resurrect this thread.

Mrs. Cheesy and I went camping in N. WI over the weekend and had a nice time,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/PA070221.jpg
except for the English Banger Sausages. They were awful.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/PA070220.jpg
Smelled good but tasted terrible.
Weather was great. But the trip was hard on the old guys.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/PA070232.jpg
Did some easy off roading on USFS roads with the Jeep.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/PA070246.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/PA070236.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/PA070241.jpg
Strolled through the leaves.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/PA070228.jpg
And finally had to pack up and head home.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/PA080250.jpg

Did spot a Meyers Manx in Sauk City, WI on the way home.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/PA080259.jpg

[FastDoc]

My gosh that looks like a beautiful fall day. I miss the changing of the trees. Heck, I miss trees! :wink:

[Weldangrind]

Mrs. Weldangrind and I have been talking about getting another tent trailer; that looks like a lot of fun. How was the temperature?

I love the old Meyers Manx buggies, and I'd love to find one with a title one day. I'd even be happy with a clone (and they're usually cheaper).

[cheesy]

The entire weekend was a treat, guys. Temps were in the mid 70s.

In all honesty, I'd rather have gone with a tent but Mrs. Cheesy will have none of that. Neither will the dogs for that matter. If it gets Mrs. C away from the TV, I guess it's worth it

[Bubbaz]

After a ride...2 fathers that use to ride back in the day....sharing the experience with there boys....GOOD DAY!!!

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/bubbaz43/DSCF0049.jpg

[SpudRider]

Thanks for sharing the great photo, Bubba. :) That photo wasn't taken in December, was it? 8O

Spud :)

[Bubbaz]

Yeah that was back in the summer.....I guess the green trees and bright sun..gave that away.lol

[SpudRider]

Yeah that was back in the summer.....I guess the green trees and bright sun..gave that away.lol
I forgot the deciduous trees would surely be bereft of leaves in December. ;) However, I considered the possibility you were having a nice warm spell earlier in the month. :)

Spud :)

[Jim]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/snow002.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/snow007.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/snow009.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/snow013.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/snow015.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/snow016.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/snow023.jpg

Snow Day :D

You may have noticed I implemented a sale at the car lot...

The last picture is looking at my apartment building from the empty lots/park area across the street. Can't really see that far.

[FastDoc]

We are due for a few inches tomorrow :cry: followed by a warming trend and rain. Lousy riding weather ahead this week but I hope it won't last.

Nice pictures though! :D

[Weldangrind]

I'm about to go shovel it. Again. I'm sure Midlife is having fun with his redneck snowplow.

[dmmcd]

Snow Day :D

You may have noticed I implemented a sale at the car lot...


:lol: I missed that the first time around...

It is currently 20 deg F outside, but we are supposed to get more rain tomorrow. :cry: No snow for us, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

There is something truly beautiful about a fresh snowstorm, but I wish it would disappear within 24 hours of falling.

[Weldangrind]

A buddy of mine from Church just bought this Gio from Azriel Strife today. It cleaned up nicely. :D

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/DSC06195.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=DSC06195.jpg)

[Weldangrind]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/TW200/DSC06281.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/TW200/?action=view&current=DSC06281.jpg)

[FastDoc]

I Love it!

[Weldangrind]

It seemed fitting. :D

[SpudRider]

I Love it!
It seemed fitting. :D
:lol:

I'm glad to see you are observing the proper fuel recommendations, Weld. ;)

Spud :lol:

[Weldangrind]

Son of Weldangrind leaving on his very first driving lesson.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/IMG00610-20120315-0859.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=IMG00610-20120315-0859.jpg)

[SpudRider]

It was raining in Vancouver, BC? I'm shocked! 8O

Spud :lol:

[Jim]

Right on :) Good luck SOWAG.

[FastDoc]

Big day for SOWAG! :D

When's that rhododendrin gonna bloom? Ain't no 'GW' in the NW that's for sure. Drizzle here this AM. Rain in arpil very unusual here. Even some SNOW on the local mountaintops over about 4,000 feet. WTH?! :x

[Weldangrind]

That Rhodo blooms big time in June. It's quite remarkable.

[TCCKSR]

Well my daughter just got her N on Momday, passed first time and then the next day my wife got her to start friving her brothers to school.

(Here in BC you get an L for learner for 1 year, then you get an N for novice which is a 2 year probationary license which you are watched and can have easily revoked, then you can do one more written and road test to get your full license. MAJORLY STUPID in my opinion. I got my full license 1 week after getting my learners and I was fine.)

[Jim]

There's a knowledge test to get rid of the N now? I believe that the graduated licensing has resulted in safer roads, statistically, though I could be wrong.

[katoranger]

There's a knowledge test to get rid of the N now? I believe that the graduated licensing has resulted in safer roads, statistically, though I could be wrong.

I think I would have to go with Jim on this one. Too many kids are handed a full license at 16 and do not have any driving experience.

In Iowa I was fortunate to start driving on the farm at 7 with tractors. Moved into a yard truck by 10. 4 speed transmission. Manual choke. 3 out of 4 cylinders worked. You needed to be able to do alot at one time to keep it running.

Age 14 you got a permit to drive with a parent of immediate family member over 21. At 16 you got a full license. I drove all I could in those 2 years. Including towing trailers to Colorado and Michigan. Blew a tire on the van at 65mph with a loaded trailer. I slowed it down and eased it onto the shoulder. No drama. Lost the brakes on the 74 power wagon with a tandem load of wet oak. Dropped it in low. Got it stopped on the shoulder. Both happen with my Dad in the passenger seat. He instructed me what to do. Fortunately cars are better and stuff like that doesn't happen as much.

Anyway. I support a graduated system.

[TCCKSR]

I was driving tractors and 5 ton trucks around 10 on my friends farm just down the street where we lived in Chilliwack, in haying season we even had his dad out front on the big tractor with large trailer of hay, then Gordie on the small tractor with hay and I had the 5 ton flat deck truck because I was taller than Gordie and could reach the pedals easily and we would drive from the one farm field back to the barn about 1 mile away on the roads and police saw us all the time and thought nothing of it. Maybe were going like 15MPH but I really knew how to drive by 16, kids now days are afraid to go drive and tons do not get their license until way later because of it.

[Weldangrind]

I drove very early as well, including moving vehicles across town for my Dad when I was around 12 (I was very tall for my age). The '71 Mark III Lincoln was my favourite to drive. :D

That said, I know how most of my city friends were after getting their licenses, and they were scary. I'm in favour of the graduated license program for several reasons, not the least of which is that any trace of alcohol in your system is enough to have your "N" revoked.

[SpudRider]

Around here the adults don't know how to drive! I can't believe how reckless the drivers are becoming in the United States. :(

Spud :)

[oldgringo]

This is great photography, Lima from above.
http://enperublog.com/2012/04/07/lima-from-above/

[Weldangrind]

That was quite remarkable, OG! Thanks for sharing the collection of pics. I couldn't stop watching.

[Weldangrind]

This one is for you, OG. Sorry for the poor quality; it's a BB pic. I found this decal on the following cool old adventure bike.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/IMG00623-20120407-1031.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=IMG00623-20120407-1031.jpg)

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/IMG00624-20120407-1032.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=IMG00624-20120407-1032.jpg)

[oldgringo]

Thanks for the photo Weld, great sticker. I don't remember the Suzuki 750 S, had to look it up http://www.suzukicycles.org/DR-series/DR750-800S-Big.shtml
cool moto, was it imported into Canada?

[oldgringo]

Here are some photos of Semana Santa here in Surco

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-kpQ8nCD/1/L/i-kpQ8nCD-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-szH4RXP/1/L/i-szH4RXP-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-VrBGSJS/1/L/i-VrBGSJS-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-nSmQx3h/1/L/i-nSmQx3h-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-NjhS7bf/2/L/i-NjhS7bf-L.jpg

Miss Charito, of course

[culcune]

Wow, wonderful photos as usual, including Miss Charito--thank you for sharing!!

[SpudRider]

Thanks for posting the link to the beautiful photos, OG. I love aerial photography. :D

Spud :)

[Weldangrind]

I recall seeing this building from the aerial pics that you shared. Thanks for the amazing photos!

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-kpQ8nCD/1/L/i-kpQ8nCD-L.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Thanks for the photo Weld, great sticker. I don't remember the Suzuki 750 S, had to look it up http://www.suzukicycles.org/DR-series/DR750-800S-Big.shtml
cool moto, was it imported into Canada?

I've never seen one before, so I don't know if they were ever imported here. According to the link you provided, it's likely to be an '88 or '89. The script on the side panel reads "Slingshot", but Google only returns the GSXR Slingshot. It looks like the ultimate adventure bike!

[pete]

Thanks for the photo Weld, great sticker. I don't remember the Suzuki 750 S, had to look it up http://www.suzukicycles.org/DR-series/DR750-800S-Big.shtml
cool moto, was it imported into Canada?

I've never seen one before, so I don't know if they were ever imported here. According to the link you provided, it's likely to be an '88 or '89. The script on the side panel reads "Slingshot", but Google only returns the GSXR Slingshot. It looks like the ultimate adventure bike!



DR 750/800 .. "S" was the road version with lights/indercators etc...
the "Z" model was the dirt model with basic lighting..
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362489&highlight=DR750

The GSX-R 750 Slingshot had a 42mm stroke & CV carbs..
Suzuki only made that motor for a couple of years then went
back to the 48mm stroke motor with smooth bore carbs..

The slingshot was a good motor..But you needed to tap a tune
on the gear lever to keep it in the power band.. They were very rev hungery...

[Weldangrind]

Son of Weldangrind in front of the Sumas substation of the British Columbia Electric Railway. 100 years ago, there was a train service that carried passengers from New Westminster all the way to Chilliwack, BC. Too bad it was discontinued. There is a movement to restore the old line: http://www.fvhrs.org/

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/DSC06331.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=DSC06331.jpg)

[Jim]

There is also a group that wants to restore the route, with modern tram trains on it, http://www.railforthevalley.com

[Weldangrind]

There is also a group that wants to restore the route, with modern tram trains on it, http://www.railforthevalley.com

Thanks for the link, Jim. I forgot about that. You really should join us on some of our local rides; we see some of the coolest areas.

[Weldangrind]

My buddy's CB250 with a CRF450 motor, replete with rads. He's had it up to 170km/h so far. 8O

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/CB450f.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=CB450f.jpg)

[SpudRider]

Wow! 8O That's a cool little motorcycle. :D

Spud :)

[Jim]

Maybe some day Weld :)

That is a cool bike

[FastDoc]

WOW!!!!

Now is a good time to mention my dream bike.

A Ninja 250 with a KX500 2 stroke engine.

Maybe someday.

Will need Weld's help for sure!

[oldgringo]

Ex-Lima Policia motos

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-bpWvqQz/1/L/i-bpWvqQz-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-N4FHSR3/1/L/i-N4FHSR3-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-2ndRNgn/1/L/i-2ndRNgn-L.jpg

[midlifekrisiz]

what a score that would be....bet some would divorce over that lot 8O

[MICRider]

Holy smokes! 8O That looks like some kind of ghostly HD boneyard! Can you imagine what those bikes would be worth? It would be cool to get one and get it running and rideable again, but leave the weathered patina... Sweet! :)

[SpudRider]

Thanks for posting another remarkable photograph, OG. :) Do those motorcycles run? Even if they don't, that's an enormous quantity of good, expensive motorcycle parts! 8O

Spud :)

[Weldangrind]

There's more than enough stuff there to make a few run! Have you considered buying one, OG?

[katoranger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rChCe5j5kl4&feature=related

[Weldangrind]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rChCe5j5kl4&feature=related

Oh, that's hilarious! :lol:

[Enduroadventure]

Here is a picture of the two projects my dad and I have going. The bike on the left is a 1971 Kawasaki Mach III which is being completely restored by us, and is just waiting for a few od's and ends (mostly the tank) to be finished. on the right is my (new to me) Roketa DB-07A, we have been working on both bikes together. Cannot wait to have them both running smoothly and ride together, especially the Kawasaki last time it was running I was 2 now I'm 24. I used to sit on the tank with my dad and ride around the block, ever since then just been obsessed with motorcycles.

http://i.imgur.com/WecUjl.jpg

[FastDoc]

I love them. That Kawi has a well earned reputation for hurting people so be careful/ 8O

[Enduroadventure]

Haha it sure earned it's nick name the widow maker. I have heard and read a lot of stories about this bike. Makes it more alluring and bad ass in my opinion. I know I'm not going to be able to ride it very much. I just love the sound it makes and have enjoyed working on it and seeing my dad act like a kid again when we make noticeable progress.

[FastDoc]

To be fair for the most part a bike's safety is up to the rider not the bike, but the Kawasaki 2 stroke triples are known for having (much) more motor than brakes, steering, or suspension. :roll:

I rode a 500 about 25 years ago and it was sick, but in a good way. 8)

Best thing about a 2-smoke in the Bay Area will be the hateful looks you'll draw from the Prius people. :P

[Enduroadventure]

Haha exactly, oh those entitled prius's. Oh exactly my dad says the frame would wobble a lot when he would get going on it. And 2 drum brakes your not stopping any time soon. It's good for going straight and fast. It won't be ridden like that though too many hrs and hard work and fun to be stupid and let the bike get away from me or him. Im definitely going to be over cautious on it, but still enjoy it

[SpudRider]

Thanks for posting the nice photo, EA! :)

Spud :)

[Weldangrind]

Great looking shop! Is the bum-stop seat on the triple an original? I had a 350 triple when I was a kid, but I don't remember a cool seat like that.

[Enduroadventure]

Thanks, my dad has alot of cool old and very old license plates, car show posters, stop and street signs (thanks to my teens) the 280 sign is my favorite/great story. If you guys like I can continue posting pictures as we make progress on it. The tank comes back in a couple weeks which will be really exciting. The seat is original it was sent to a guy an he added a tiny bit of foam to add to the spring but the leather was from a forum for triples. We are going for 100% stock original. Most of the parts on the bike have just been cleaned with in an inch of their life, zinked, polished, powder coated, etc. like I said earlier just been a great experience, I cannot wait to ride the bike (again) that sparked my love for motorcycles.

[katoranger]

Go ahead and start a thread in the other stuff forum.

[Weldangrind]

So cool that you have a link to the bike that got you started! Yes, please start a thread in Other Stuff.

[SpudRider]

X3! Please do start a new thread in our Other Stuff Fourm. :D

Spud :)

[Jim]

Haha exactly, oh those entitled prius's.

I have to say, I like the picture and cool project, but prius's entitled? Perhaps misguided? But entitled? I think the idea we can just pollute and take whatever we want from this planet is more entitled than trying to make less of an impact with a hybrid car. I am not trying to personally attack you, but I just don't understand the generalization to prius's?

[Weldangrind]

I'm not going to answer on Enduroadventure's behalf, but I'll throw in my two cents. I've certainly heard people say that one should drive a Prius because it's less harmful to the environment, but that's a small part of the picture (IMHO). I've read that a Prius has a larger carbon footprint than a Hummer, largely due to the distance that the raw materials must travel. On top of that, a large portion of the electricity that is produced in North America is from coal fired plants.

I'm not saying anything that you don't know, Jim. I just get annoyed by people who are self-righteous about such things without doing the research. That does not imply that we are entitled to pollute as much as we wish.

All that said, I do think that there is a future in hybrid vehicles, but the electricity issue concerns me.

[Jim]

That's why I said I think they may be misguided, but I do not understand the use of the word entitled. What are they presumed to feel entitled too?

[Enduroadventure]

It has nothing to do with people who drive prius's/hybrids in general just California people in particular who drive prius's/hybrids and think they are better but pollute in more ways than a guy who drives a truck, but builds houses out from recycled materials. It's just about keeping your own carbon foot print down, in other ways besides driving a certain car. its a lifestyle not a transportation issue. i do agree with Weldangrind on the burning coal issue most of the people i know this hybrids and electric cars use less gas and are there for more green, when i reality the electricity they use is burning coal like weld said. there just needs to be a happy median between consumption and use. I was not attacking anybody in particular but just tired of hearing false information from bay area hipsters who just say less gas is better. sorry for getting people riled up where he to talk about our bikes, which by riding we are doing good for the environment. enjoy the South Park interview below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef-YWyG5TXw

[davidsonsgccc]

with electricity still being produced so inefficently i think solar should be the focus for recharging or a efficent generator to plug into but both of thee options would be very expensive to car owner..

sorry about thread drift. i love that old kawi.

[FastDoc]

To address the idea of 'entitled'.

It's not quite the word I would have chosen but I understand where he's coming from. I may have used the word 'smug' or 'arrogant'.

It may not be the same in BC, or even my area of WA for that matter, but in much of California the Prius is a status symbol of sorts. A visible ticket of admission to The Cult Of The Green.

As others have pointed out it is not an environmentaly friendly vehicle, but that has nothing to do with SOME OF the people who drive them.

Of course it's a decent vehicle. It's reliable, I presume safe and comfortable, and indeed gets good mileage. As long as your inside it you don't even have to see how bad it looks on the outside. :wink:

BUT if a person wanted to save money on gas they should buy a generic little Ford or Toyota or whatever. The 50% premium for the Prius would buy 50,000 - 100,000 miles of free driving.

It has been a while since I've done the math on this, it may be different now 8) .

IF a person wanted to 'save' the environment the scientific answer would be to buy a similar but USED and OLDER car as it's materials have already been extracted and processed.

IF a person wanted to save the world, they should consider taking up a more feasable pursuit.

IF a person wanted to save himself, he (or she of course) should study the Word and accept The Lord into his heart.

With that last styatement in m ind, the other details don't seem very important, don't they?

[Jim]

Oh wow I have sure sidetracked this topic.

Anyways to respond, no one has argued my point though they've still disagreed with me, so I take it I was right in saying that entitled was the wrong word. Entitled does not fit the description anyone has made of why they don't like prius's. Like I said, perhaps misguided, perhaps hypocritical (we are all hypocrits).

As for riding bikes because it's better for the environment, I believe to be false, because from what I have read, even though bikes get better mileage, they are held to lower standards and pollute more per mile driven than most cars.

Alternative energies are a good idea, in Ontario there is a company that will install solar on your house for free, and the excess energy is fed back into the grid. You get paid for it. Alternatives are not nonviable, it's all just a money game, where can they make the most profit, changing systems isn't something they're interested in when they control the fuel supply already.

I agree doc, an old used car that gets good mileage probably is better environmentally, as is walking or biking when possible (which is also enjoyable and good for you).

I don't think this is an issue about saving the world, the world will sort itself out in the end. It will win, it is about saving ourselves. Climate change and pollution pose some serious threats to humans.

I wonder why it is harder to believe in the science behind climate change than it is to believe in talking snakes?

The other details do seem important. A lot of people are going to suffer and die. It's not irrelevant.

[Weldangrind]

Jim, I really appreciate your input. Whether or not I agree with you on a given topic, you always make me stop and consider things carefully.

[Jim]

Thanks Weld, I'm not trying to attack or upset anyone, I just disagree and am trying to see where the other side is coming from.

[FastDoc]

Excellent informative post Jim. We are in agreement on everything except the snakes :-)

[cheesy]

Couple new pics.

1910 Gray hit n miss engine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-04-30181455.jpg
I got this in the mid sixties and showed it until the mid seventies. It went into storage, as it were, after I got married. Last year, my Dad asked if I was going to do anything with the collection of iron(there were about ten engines). Told him he could do what he wanted with them. So, he made a new fuel tank for the Gray and I wired up the ignition last Monday. It fired up on the second spin of the crank. Not too bad after sitting nearly 40 years.

This is something my Dad bought for my oldest in 1979.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/KittyCat.jpg
The 1972 Kitty Cat cost my Dad $150 in 1979. It went through both my kids and then my brothers four kids, ending up back at Dads. Now that Dad is a Great Grandpa, he took the Kitty Cat down to the tub and rebuilt it for my granddaughter, who probably won't see it until November.

I can't wait to see my daughter and son in law get their faces dragged through the snow when the mini kid cracks the throttle wide open and the big person ain't smart enough to let go. :oops:

[FastDoc]

What great memories and great machines.

I LOVE too watch the hit and miss engines run. They are like Rube-Goldberg contraptions!

What powers the Kitty Cat?

Other than 9 Lives of course. :wink:

[Weldangrind]

Thanks for the pics! I really like that Gray engine. You must really enjoy having such common interests with your Dad.

[SpudRider]

What size engine is in the "Kitty Cat?" That's a very cool little snowmobile! :D

Spud :)

[cheesy]

I'll pop the hood on the Kitty Cat when I get home from work, guys. All I remember is the fuel mix is true 2 smoke, 16:1.

[Weldangrind]

Wow! No mosquito problems when you fire that up.

[SpudRider]

We don't have mosquito problems during an Idaho winter. ;) However, the climate in British Columbia is much milder, and wetter. :lol:

Spud :P

[cheesy]

Wow! No mosquito problems when you fire that up.

My Dad scored the 'wheel kit' for summer use and with all the rain we've had in the Chicago area recently, I expect 'squitos with FAA numbers showing up soon. :D I'll need all the help I can get before the beagle and the IGGY get sucked dry.


The engine is a 60cc Kawasaki.

[dapp]

Thought I would join in on this.

Here's my old car, a 1986 reliant Rialto. Was a brilliant little car, until I barrel rolled it going around a corner at 70mph, still managed to push it back over off of its roof and back on its wheels and drive it home though!
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z423/dappy1986/790904f2.jpg

[FastDoc]

Neat!

Easy to see how it would barrel roll though.

Top Gear has a funny segment on the Reliant Robin, a similar car IIRC. So does Wheeler Dealers.

Those were my favorite shows back when I had T :roll:

[SpudRider]

Neat!

Easy to see how it would barrel roll though.

Top Gear has a funny segment on the Reliant Robin, a similar car IIRC. So does Wheeler Dealers.

Those were my favorite shows back when I had T :roll:
Are you undergoing television withdrawal, Doc? :?:

Spud :)

[dapp]

Lol yeah top gear is brilliant!

Yeah the Rialto was basically the same car as the robin, just a different shape.
They're also a lot more stable than top gear made them out to be, was also quite nippy off the line, would leave most cars under a 1.3 for dust. It only had a 850cc engine, but its rear wheel drive and made of fibreglass, 3 of us used to be able to lift it off the ground to about chest hight!

[SpudRider]

Thanks for sharing the cool photo, Dapp. :)

Spud :)

[dapp]

Well I didn't think you'd see many across your side of the ocean!

[FastDoc]

Never seen one except on British TV.

Some withdrawal, but mild. Will be worse in wintertime. Summer I'm manic outside the house.

[dapp]

My drz on a ride through haldon forest after work this afternoon:
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z423/dappy1986/1e506bfd.jpg

[FastDoc]

Martin The Cat is a good hunter. :D

I have ground squirrels (also locally called sage rats or sagebrush voles) digging up my back yard. My cats have been making short work of them. :D

What they don't get my .22 Henry rifle (with .22 Shorts, gotta be quiet in the new neighborhood :wink: ) and I have been getting.

I removed the screen from the kitchen window and use the window sill as a rest and pop those rat like bastards. :x

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/44-1.jpg

[cheesy]

Daughter, Son in Law, and myself did the Lake Pepin 3 Speed Tour a couple weekends ago. www.3speedtour.com Fifth time for me, third for Corky, first time for Jake.

Jake had a rude awaking, riding a bike can be tough. Especially if it's 95F and you are riding into the kind of winds that make you pedal downhill and gusts that stop you completely.

Anyway, here are a few pics.

Corky's Sports and My Superbe.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P5170357.jpg

Jake, just before he dropped out with leg cramps.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P5160340.jpg

Corky cresting the dreaded Bay City Hill, a 2.5 mile climb done on British 3 speeds.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P5160338.jpg

Brewing tea on my setup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P5170354.jpg

My only problem, a broken center stand.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P5170351.jpg

And finally, Eat Cheese Or Die
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/P5170353.jpg

I gotta tell, it was so hot that no one, and I mean no one, was imbibing in the special medicinal single malts(I prefer Laphroig)they keep in their flasks. Just ice cold water and lots of it.

[Weldangrind]

Mmmm... Laphroig. Peaty goodness. :D

[dapp]

That's some good work your cats doing there fastdoc!

[cheesy]

Mmmm... Laphroig. Peaty goodness. :D

Yes, yes it is.

[TheGammaGhost]

got a go pro hero 2 a couple days ago, here's some caps from some video. Riding with my bro, thezombieking!
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/1278/paramedicdayumm.png

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/7071/ohshit.png

[FastDoc]

I love those wide angle semi-fisheye shots. :D

And yes the cats are good at keeping the yard free of sage voles and mice. :D

[Weldangrind]

TheGammaGhost, how did you manage to get a personal ambulance to follow you around? :lol:

[dapp]

Saw this van in at my work the other day, it made me chuckle!
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z423/dappy1986/64cfb490.jpg

[TheGammaGhost]

Yeah the wide angle is nice, also it's adjustable from the go pro menu, 170' ultra wide angle, and 127' semi wide angle, haven't seen the need to use the 127' though.

haha weld, when i first herd the ambulance sirens i thought we were getting pulled over for some bs. rarely do i have to pull over for emergency vehicles, and then it happens the first day i film. i love the quality of this cam. every frame is completely clear, that ambulance was going like 40-50mph in that pic.

[Zombieking]

Yeah Those pics are amazing fun times for sure! :D

[oldgringo]

A couple of photos from today

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-WGrMcZT/1/L/i-WGrMcZT-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-HnnR78s/1/L/i-HnnR78s-L.jpg

[SpudRider]

Thanks for posting the great photos, OG! :) Is that morning fog? Is there much, if any, air pollution in Lima?

Spud :)

[SpudRider]

As I was riding today, I noticed an unusual pattern in the final snow remaining on a local mountain range.

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/MiscellaneousPhotos/Scoutingtrips084.jpg

The snow had formed the shape of a motorcycle rider! :D I hope this is a good omen for a safe, happy, and long riding season. 8)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/MiscellaneousPhotos/Scoutingtrips089.jpg

Spud :)

[FastDoc]

That is simply yet another piece of proof God loves bikes. :P

[dapp]

Brilliant picture, very well spotted!

[SpudRider]

That is simply yet another piece of proof God loves bikes. :P
I agree. :D

Spud :lol:

[SpudRider]

Brilliant picture, very well spotted!
Thank you, Dapp. :)

Spud :)

[cheesy]

Neat pic, Spud.

Shot of my 1982 Optimus 99 backpack stove boiling up some water.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-06-03141608.jpg
Today was the first time I fired it up in over twenty years. Getting ready for an upcoming trip.

[MICRider]

Neat pic, Spud.

Shot of my 1982 Optimus 99 backpack stove boiling up some water.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-06-03141608.jpg
Today was the first time I fired it up in over twenty years. Getting ready for an upcoming trip.

Cool pic! Is that a pressurized stove? I've made a few alky burners, just the simple penny type stoves but it always amazes me how well they work for how simple they are :).

[cheesy]

Cool pic! Is that a pressurized stove? I've made a few alky burners, just the simple penny type stoves but it always amazes me how well they work for how simple they are :).

Yep, runs on white gas and need to pre-heat first.

Penny Stove? Is that the same as a pop can stove? I've made a few of those and some could boil a 10 oz can of water in less than two minutes. Others never made more than steam.

[MICRider]

Yup, same as a pop can stove. The penny variants pressurize to supposedly give a little more heat... I've never noticed much of a difference though :wink:

[FastDoc]

We had an excellent Corvette show in town this weekend, complete with a dinner dance and concert. :D

The weather was beautiful, as was Miss Linda (and my car too :wink: ).

I didn't win a prize but I did get to take the girl home!

We had a great time. The show, the concert, the dinner, and the companionship were all excellent.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/DSC08336-1.jpg

A beautiful C1 by the Cable Bridge over the Columbia River.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/DSC08338-1.jpg

A C4 Grand Sport on the River. This is the same year and model as mine, but this one is blue, has white stripes, and slightly wider rear wheels.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/DSC08333.jpg

Our friends Christina and Mark. Great folks. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/DSC08323.jpg

Linda and a Margareta in the car. Don't worry, it was parked in the Corvette lot at the dinner. She was NOT driving!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/DSC08322.jpg

Linda making my car look good.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/DSC08312.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/DSC08315.jpg

There were hundreds of Vettes from all over WA, ID, OR, and BC! :P

[Weldangrind]

Any '63 split windows? Was everything numbers-matching?

[FastDoc]

There was one '63 Split Window. Frame off restoration numbers matching :P . There were also a few '68-'71 427's. Those are my personal favorite Corvettes 8) . I especially like the ones with sidepipes.

Two entries were from Abbotsford. I only saw the cars and could not track down the owners. :?

[cheesy]

Nice, Doc.

I was looking at a low mileage 1991 C4 a couple years ago and ended up, instead, buying my Wrangler for more money.

Ya see, being as flexible as 2 year old cement, I couldn't get out of the 'vette without help.:cry: Mrs. Cheesy kind of put the kibosh on it then and there. Mrs. Cheesy also hated it.

Still............

[gloud]

Yea I love the classic 70's stingray. Not much in the handling and comfort but damn they are sexy. Nice pics Doc.

[FastDoc]

The Corvette, especially the C4 (compared to the C5's and 6's) is not an easy car to get in and out of. The newer generations are almost luxurious and practical by comparison, but they have lost some of their elemental sportiness in their comfort and complexity, IMHO. :wink:

The look of those early C3's makes me drool. THAT was the car I wanted ever since I was a kid. My (12 year) older sister dated a guy with a late 60's C3 when she was in high school and I was about 6. He took me for a ride in it and I'd never forgotten. :P

[cheesy]

The Corvette, especially the C4 (compared to the C5's and 6's) is not an easy car to get in and out of. The newer generations are almost luxurious and practical by comparison, but they have lost some of their elemental sportiness in their comfort and complexity, IMHO. :wink:


With the parking brake lever in the 91 C4 being left of the drivers seat, the, ah, possibility of, umm, snagging my, er, umm, package, as it were, upon exiting the vehicle was also a consideration leading to the purchase of the Wrangler. :D

I've already proven to myself that I can catch the top of my right foot on the door sill when getting out of the Jeep and execute a perfect 3 point faceplant, which is still preferable to the boys getting lanced. :wink:

That said, I wish I could have sold Mrs. Cheesy on the C4. :cry:

[FastDoc]

You know the brake lever retracts back down after being set, right? To protect the boys. :wink:

[cheesy]

You know the brake lever retracts back down after being set, right? To protect the boys. :wink:

No, I did not. :oops:

That changes things. Not much, but still..................

[dapp]

How we cook a breakfast over here in the uk:
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z423/dappy1986/4e40049c.jpg

[2LZ]

How we cook a breakfast over here in the uk:

Ahhhh yes! It's what I call "The Triple Bypass Breakfast"! :lol:
There is NOTHING better for a hangover...... 8) ....well, that and maybe a mamosa. :D

[FastDoc]

Looks delicious!

Here's how we 'treat' that breakfast over on this side of the pond. :wink:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/lipitor__homepage_feature.jpg

[midlifekrisiz]

bangers, beans and dippy eggs YES!!!!!

[cheesy]

Looks delicious!

Here's how we 'treat' that breakfast over on this side of the pond. :wink:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/lipitor__homepage_feature.jpg

Ha!

[cheesy]

Been almost a month since someone updated this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-07-04092019.jpg
Me an' my 'new to me' canoe.

[Jim]

Great addition :) Looks like a wonderful day

[Krasi_BG]

Been almost a month since someone updated this.
Me an' my 'new to me' canoe.

And I'm looking at this from an office cubicle... :twisted:

[cheesy]

Been almost a month since someone updated this.
Me an' my 'new to me' canoe.

And I'm looking at this from an office cubicle... :twisted:
I bet it was more comfortable in the cube. By the time I got back to the boat landing, the temp was over 100F. ICK!

[FastDoc]

Very relaxing picture.

Is the canoe wooden?

100 degrees?

Jump in the lake!

[cheesy]

Very relaxing picture.

Is the canoe wooden?

100 degrees?

Jump in the lake!

Thanks, Doc.

No, the canoe is fiberglass. Still, it doesn't weigh as much as my old Lund 17' aluminum canoe.

Yeah, 100. Supposed to be 105 in the Chicago area today. Makes me glad I'm in Dallas right now.

The Fox River is so low right now I had to get out and push a few times.:D No jumpin'.

[Zombieking]

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1755/epicil.png
My Bike
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/506/epicscott.png
TheGammaghost and his bike

[cheesy]

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1755/epicil.png
My Bike
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/506/epicscott.png
TheGammaghost and his bike

Nice pics. Where in Cheeseland?

[Zombieking]

Central

[SpudRider]

You and GG have very nice bikes, ZK. Thanks for posting the photos. :D

Spud :)

[Weldangrind]

Gamma is a brave man, wearing a dress shirt on a bike. When I tried that (many years ago), I ended up with chain oil on my back. I never realized how much the oil flings off of the chain.

[FastDoc]

That's why I learned not to ride my BSA to work. :roll:

[Zombieking]

You and GG have very nice bikes, ZK. Thanks for posting the photos. :D

Spud :)

Thanks!

[cheesy]

Central

That's a big area. :wink:

Just curious cuz I'm from Eau Claire. The Pack are in my DNA.

[FastDoc]

Thinking of trading the Gold Wing for a tractor. :P

How do I look? :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202011/tractor.jpg

[SpudRider]

I think the Gold Wing will better satisfy your "need for speed." ;)

Spud :D

[FastDoc]

This is safer, especially with ATGATT. :wink:

It's hard for me not to go 135 MPH though. :lol:

[katoranger]

That may hit 13.5mph on the open rub. Where did you find the nice cub?

[zingshoen]

she ll turn a few heads, that s for sure

[FastDoc]

That may hit 13.5mph on the open rub. Where did you find the nice cub?

It was parked outside the Country Mercantile in Pasco. Linda and I had stopped there during a Gold Wing ride for some home made ice cream :P .

Some farmer's commuter vehicle? :lol:

[katoranger]

I may get one for mowing if we get the farm we look at.

[FastDoc]

That would be awesome, Kato! :D

[SpudRider]

That may hit 13.5mph on the open rub. Where did you find the nice cub?
That's 1/10 of 135 mph. ;)

Spud :lol:

[MICRider]

I was getting new tires put on my truck a few weeks ago and spotted this cool little rig in the Canadian Tire parking lot. Finally got the pics downloaded from my phone so I thought I would post em. Love to have this thing, wish I would have parked my truck next to it for scale! :)

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx261/MICRider/20120630_105422.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx261/MICRider/20120630_105410.jpg

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx261/MICRider/20120630_105439.jpg

[SpudRider]

That's a cool little rig! It also has 4WD! :D

Spud :)

[Weldangrind]

That's a cool little rig! It also has 4WD! :D

Spud :)

Why not? It only takes a longer rubber band.

[SpudRider]

8O

Spud :lol:

[oldgringo]

I saw these two new mototaxis today, that's a CNG on the left and a LPG on the right, interesting.

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-8Kc7SfP/1/XL/i-8Kc7SfP-XL.jpg

[Weldangrind]

The LPG will make a much bigger boom in a collision.

[SpudRider]

I'm sure they never have vehicular collisions in Lima. :roll:

Spud :P

[Weldangrind]

There's a new motorsport idea: Mototaxi demolition derby! I'd pay to watch that.

[oldgringo]

Villa El salvador, Lima, got these photos yesterday, this guy's repair shop is in the street.

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-bk9gBP7/1/L/i-bk9gBP7-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-K5g843x/1/L/i-K5g843x-L.jpg

[cheesy]

Villa El salvador, Lima, got these photos yesterday, this guy's repair shop is in the street.

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-bk9gBP7/1/L/i-bk9gBP7-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-K5g843x/1/L/i-K5g843x-L.jpg

Whatever it takes to do the job.

[FastDoc]

I can barely do it in a clean well lit well equipped shop. :roll:

[SpudRider]

Villa El salvador, Lima, got these photos yesterday, this guy's repair shop is in the street.
Thanks for posting the great photos. :) I can relate; I also work on my bikes outside. ;)

Spud :lol:

[Krasi_BG]

Hm, there is something fishy about that... I don't see no hammer around! No respectful mechanic (or electrician for that matter) works without a 3 or 5 kilo hammer.

[cheesy]

Hm, there is something fishy about that... I don't see no hammer around! No respectful mechanic (or electrician for that matter) works without a 3 or 5 kilo hammer.

Like this?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/IMG_0002.jpg

Seriously, though, I have a guy that works for me and whenever I hear his hammer slamming into something I have to check and see what he is ruining. I threatened once to take all his hammers away and I once used Liquid Nails to glue his hammers to the drawer of his tool chest after a few days of damage. :lol: He's still pissed about that. :wink:

[Krasi_BG]

Hey, it's a rule of thumb - if the hammer doesn't fix it, then the problem is in the electronics! :P

[Jim]

I thought you were going to say then you need a bigger hammer :lol:

[oldgringo]

Something a little different, here are some of my photos from Corso de Wong, a Peruvian Independence Day celebration.

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Other/Wong/i-Wjw7G4x/1/L/DSC0917-L.jpg


http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Other/Wong/i-PpW3Ht5/1/L/DSC0914-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Other/Wong/i-4kz7DKf/1/L/DSC0916-L.jpg[/list]


http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Other/Wong/i-3Dh7h7x/1/L/DSC0915-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Other/Wong/i-bQSsQSb/1/L/DSC1044-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Other/Wong/i-FGQXZRf/1/L/DSC1076-L.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Wow! When I started this thread, I wanted it to be about whatever pics people wished to share, but I never imagined Peruvian beauty queens! Bravo!

[SpudRider]

South American beauty queens! :P I vote for Old Gringo as posting the best photographs so far in this thread! :D

Spud 8)

[2LZ]

South American beauty queens! :P I vote for Old Gringo as posting the best photographs so far in this thread! :D

Spud 8)
I second the motion! Those beat the heck out of a linearly sliced Howler Monkey! :lol:

[zingshoen]

yeah, far out man. these dolls are camp. the photos are superb :wink:

[katoranger]

I think I'm going.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/IMG_20120731_185228.jpg

[MICRider]

I think I'm going.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/IMG_20120731_185228.jpg

It's amazing how much abuse those old Massey's can take! 8)

[SpudRider]

I think I'm going.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/IMG_20120731_185228.jpg
A combine demo derby? 8O I would definitely attend! :P

Spud :lol:

[FastDoc]

We have one in Lind, Washington the first weekend every June. :D

Redneck fun at it's finest :P . I love it. Also hay truck races, greasy food, and scantilly clad farm girls in the summer heat. 8)

[katoranger]

This is interesting.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18910560

[FastDoc]

No question about it. The Germans are superior engineers and build superior vehicles. Cool article.

[2LZ]

South American Beauty Queens are nice! :D

.....but nothing is sexier than a wife who can run a gas powered weedeater! :lol:

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad41/2LZ_photos/PWE.jpg

[cheesy]

Time for a bump.

Attended the annual Village Cyclesport Bike Show and Swap.

A couple of JC Higgins Flightliners and a Sears Debutantte. I REALLY wanted a Flightliner as a kid.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-08-19132828.jpg
My buddy Darrell's is in the center and he won his class.

Post war and pre war tank bikes.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-08-19130859.jpg

Whizzer with the optional suspension fork. I had one of these 25 years or so ago and it never looked this nice.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-08-19104312.jpg

A real beauty.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-08-19101440.jpg

A pair of early aluminum frame bikes. Can't remember if they were Shelbys or Silver King. Sucks to get old. :oops:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-08-19130954.jpg

What I scored. Two forks with headsets and a Taylor & Chandler airbrush. Twelve bucks all told.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2012-08-19160722.jpg

Need to see why I've got this Bob Guccione thing going with the camera lens. :?