Pic of the Day

[Weldangrind]

Wow! That's a late Model A; with a flathead, I'd take it over a minivan any day.

[FastDoc]

What am unusual location for an unusual car! If it could talk... :D

[FastDoc]

Not Photoshopped:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/Honda-Goldwing-Wheelie-Duke_zpsa2220635.jpg

Just plain cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/21_01_2012_goldwing_cafe_racer_01_zpsb94a7164.jpg

[SpudRider]

I think there is little chance of "looping" a Gold Wing. However, one could do a lot of damage to the rear luggage. 8O

Spud :)

[FastDoc]

The key is to make sure the espresso maker is tied down.

[SpudRider]

The key is to make sure the espresso maker is tied down.
:lol:

Spud :)

[Weldangrind]

Just plain cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/21_01_2012_goldwing_cafe_racer_01_zpsb94a7164.jpg

I think that GL-based cafe bikes have a lot of potential, but it seems like such a shame to not be able to ride two up with that much power. There's a GL on the local CL for $400 right now, and I'm really tempted.

[SpudRider]

Just plain cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/21_01_2012_goldwing_cafe_racer_01_zpsb94a7164.jpg

I think that GL-based cafe bikes have a lot of potential, but it seems like such a shame to not be able to ride two up with that much power. There's a GL on the local CL for $400 right now, and I'm really tempted.
That's a great price, especially in British Columbia. ;)

Spud :)

[FastDoc]

I was thinking about you Weld when I looked at that picture. :D

I also prefer all my street bikes to be able to carry a passenger. Linda loves to ride. Heck I even trail ride a bit with her on the KLX. :lol:

[cheesy]

'nother airplane photo.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-03-10051856_zpsb330cba8.jpg
This time at London Heathrow. Never in my wildest dreams would I had thought that I, a farm kid type mechanic, would accrue so much seat time in passenger jets.

I'm in Lyon, France for training until Thursday. Just enough time to get over the jet lag and get it back again. :?

[FastDoc]

Farm kid type mechanics are the best. Travel safe. :D

[FastDoc]

Took a flight up the Snake River to a little riverside strip that I like. About 30 miles out of town but very beautiful isolated area.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/IMG_8048_zps67751a41.jpg

Lonely fisherman. He waved. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/IMG_7760_zpsb5dc04bc.jpg

The Palouse hills. Desert land and dry wheat farming.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/IMG_7558_zps5a0919d9.jpg

120 MPH and low over the river.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/IMG_6913_zps64626a58.jpg

[cheesy]

Very nice, Doc. That looks a lot more fun than the flying I do.

Where I'm working this week.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-03-11162251_zpsc774c834.jpg
Pronounced STEW MEK. Manufacturers of small railway maintenance machines. Located in the very pretty town of La Tour du Pin. When you think of an old French village, this is that village. I'll get some pics up of the town tomorrow.

What I'm driving.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-03-11162308_zps329317ba.jpg
Citroen Xsara Picasso. Company car. Hard to believe this is/was a platform for the Citroen WRC Rally cars. Kind of spooky to be driving at 135kph in it.

[FastDoc]

The car looks like fun. Enjoy the village if/when you can.

[cheesy]

A few pics of La Tour du Pin I promised, a day late.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-03-13122711_zps0c876d6b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-03-13122655_zps6fef1d22.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-03-13122640_zpse32f492d.jpg

It was a cold and crappy day, so not too many people were out and about. You can see the towns' church steeple in the above pic. It's impressive. The guys took me there after lunch to take some better shots but it started snowing hard and I couldn't see the steeple. Maybe next time.

One of my favorite little French treats, Orangina.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-03-13123242_zps8873fa24.jpg
I can get it at home but it just doesn't taste as good. Notice that the French guys are drinking Coke and the lone American ain't. :lol:

Back home late tomorrow night.

[Weldangrind]

My daughter loves your pics; France is on her bucket list. It'll be cake for her, since she's bilingual.

[cheesy]

My daughter loves your pics; France is on her bucket list. It'll be cake for her, since she's bilingual.

Tell her to keep those dreams alive, Weld. Getting out to see the world has many more benefits than being a homebody. I have a cousin who refuses to leave Wisconsin and he's proud of it. :? Jackass is impossible to talk to about the outside world. Me, I'm on my third passport and will be replacing the current one next year.

I spoke French better when I last here, 22 some years ago. Now, I'm like a first year student. :oops: But, the pronunciation and sentence structure has improved a lot since Sunday night.

The techs and I had a few language barriers to overcome until we started talking 'technical'. Then we were speaking the same language. :wink:

[Krasi_BG]

What I'm driving.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-03-11162308_zps329317ba.jpg
Citroen Xsara Picasso. Company car. Hard to believe this is/was a platform for the Citroen WRC Rally cars. Kind of spooky to be driving at 135kph in it.

Hm, I have some doubts about that. WRC car was based on the "normal" Xsara:
http://www.marque.com.au/usedcars/images/2001%20Citroen%20Xsara%20Coupe.jpg

That's just a regular hatchback. Picasso are the vans. Picasso is 5-seater, Grand Picasso is 7-seater, which is probably more close to Xantia, than to Xsara.

Weird French :) Same story is with Renault. My wife drives Grand Scenic:
http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/RenaultGrandScenic.jpg

which supposedly is based on Megane, doesn't have much to do with it:
http://automobilio.info/auto/Renault-Megane-II.jpg

Sorry about the thread hijack...

[katoranger]

Its a good morning. View from my front door.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/497_zps008df81a.jpg

And Buford in the tree.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/498_zps2565ef0e.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Buford found the perfect spot to enjoy the sunrise.

[cheesy]

What I'm driving.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-03-11162308_zps329317ba.jpg
Citroen Xsara Picasso. Company car. Hard to believe this is/was a platform for the Citroen WRC Rally cars. Kind of spooky to be driving at 135kph in it.

Hm, I have some doubts about that. WRC car was based on the "normal" Xsara:
http://www.marque.com.au/usedcars/images/2001%20Citroen%20Xsara%20Coupe.jpg

That's just a regular hatchback. Picasso are the vans. Picasso is 5-seater, Grand Picasso is 7-seater, which is probably more close to Xantia, than to Xsara.

Weird French :) Same story is with Renault. My wife drives Grand Scenic:
http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/RenaultGrandScenic.jpg

which supposedly is based on Megane, doesn't have much to do with it:
http://automobilio.info/auto/Renault-Megane-II.jpg

Sorry about the thread hijack...

No worries, Krasi. What I know about French cars wouldn't fill a shot glass. French bicycles, on the other hand...........



Kato. Nice pics. Can't wait til I can look out my window and see a lawn free of 'dog pee yellow' snow.

[FastDoc]

My daughter loves your pics; France is on her bucket list. It'll be cake for her, since she's bilingual.

Travel is one of the best and most useful forms of education, for the traveller and for the people he/she meets abroad.

It's also one of the best ways to learn to better appreciate home. :wink:

I lived and studied and taught in Israel for some time back in residency and it was a wonderful experiance.

[FastDoc]

Your Kansas Kat is looking good Allen. Back to 100% health I assume? :D

[SpudRider]

I'm glad to see Buford is climbing once again, Allen! :) That is one tough cat. ;)

Spud :)

[katoranger]

He seems to be back to normal. Still missing some fur.

[SpudRider]

He seems to be back to normal. Still missing some fur.
That's okay; so am I. ;)

Spud :lol:

[oldgringo]

I spotted this FJ40 in Lima the other day.

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-8nVRZ6h/0/L/i-8nVRZ6h-L.jpg

[SpudRider]

That's a nice Land Cruiser. :)

Spud :)

[Jon]

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/JEllard81/IMAG0253_zpsfb7ffa64.jpg

[SpudRider]

That's a great photo, Jon! :D However, I think Nathan needs a smaller helmet for a proper fit. ;)

Spud :lol:

[FastDoc]

It's a perfect fit!

Protection for the whole upper body! :lol:

[Jon]

thanks! he insists on wearing it when he rides his powerwheel atv. lol great kid.

[Jon]

this horned lizard at the San Antonio Zoo made my day. up on the glass and looking very unamused.
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/JEllard81/IMAG0167_zps60b3b62a.jpg
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/JEllard81/IMAG0168_zps740d78c9.jpg

[FastDoc]

Looks like a small dinosaur. 8)

[FastDoc]

This weekend I took Linda hiking in the Blue Mountains where Roger and I like to ride our bikes. It was nice to hike there and appreciate the things we miss while riding. Things like the sound of the rushing water in the South Fork of the Walla Walla River, the butterflies, the lady bugs etc. Linda had a great hike too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/IMG_4528_zps24485080.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/IMG_1601_zps9081a4b0.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/IMG_6851_zpsadfb9750.jpg




I am not a golfer but Linda is so I indulged her a little.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/IMG_9285_zps47fa8034.jpg

Going bald, apparantly, so I see...

[MICRider]

Going bald, apparantly, so I see...

Cool pics Doc! Oh, and welcome to the bald club, our membership is always growing! (Unlike our hair!) :P

[FastDoc]

Stuff happens. :lol:

I started losing my hair at about 20. The good news is this is not a priority in my life, and Linda seems to love me anyways. :wink:

[Jon]

it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... here's a picture of the view from my back porch overlooking the lake at the City Park.
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/JEllard81/IMAG0335_zpsaab87334.jpg

[FastDoc]

Wow that is a beautiful day!

How's the fishing there?

[Jon]

Wow that is a beautiful day!

How's the fishing there?

high today only 65 but it's sunny and warm!

the City of Live Oak stocks the lakes with bass and catfish in the summer time, as well as trout in the winter. there is one larger lake to the left and a smaller lake to the right with fountain and they stock this smaller lake with trout and catfish for the kids. there is kids only fishing time after a new stocking.
the fishing is good, and the catching isnt too bad either. personally i have landed a 6lb largemouth and an 11lb channel cat as my records.

the main attraction at the park (at least for me) is the 38 hole disc golf course. chains!

[FastDoc]

Only 65. 8O

You realize there are Midwesterners on the board who would throttle you for saying that! :lol:

[Jon]

haha. 65 is quite cool for us here. normally 70-85 this time of year. already had 90 a couple times. there's a house available in our culdesac if any of the midwesterners don't want to see snow again :wink:

[MICRider]

Me me me!!! 65 is probably our average summer temp! Lol! :D

[FastDoc]

MIC, in summer the Texans will be microwaved and anxious to move to Alberta! :wink:

[katoranger]

I forgot to mention that last July it stayed above 100 for the whole month in Kansas.

[FastDoc]

Yikes!

With that said I am careful to never complain about the heat here. Snow I'll bitch about though. :wink:

[Jon]

MIC, in summer the Texans will be microwaved and anxious to move to Alberta! :wink:

there is some truth to this, as last summer there were 109 days straight of over 100 degrees here in san antonio. me, i can't take the cold. if it gets below 60 i start shivering like a scared chihuahua.
ill head north when we are out of water. may be sooner than i'd like to admit.

[Weldangrind]

No shortage of water where I live; it falls from the sky. We're two hours North of Seattle, and we have the same weather pattern. I don't complain much about the rain, because I don't have to shovel it, and I have the perfect haircut for rain. It's about 1/8" long. :lol:

We get about eight months of rain off and on, and about four months of sunshine with little to no rain. We have water sprinkler restrictions in July and August, but I'd never use a sprinkler anyway.

Snow is a real rarity in our area.

[FastDoc]

We pump our water out of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers.

That water in turn comes from the mountains of Canada, Idaho/Montana, and the Washington Cascades.

We average only 7.5" of rain a year here, and most all of that comes in the winter. Still the water supply is good due to the rivers.

[FastDoc]

I don't complain much about the rain, because I don't have to shovel it, and I have the perfect haircut for rain. It's about 1/8" long.

LOL! :lol:

[SpudRider]

I really enjoy an arid climate, with low humidity. I don't mind the heat at all; bring it on! 8) I don't like freezing temperatures, and I don't like snow. I am very happy spring is arriving in Idaho. :)

Spud :)

[Jon]

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/JEllard81/possum_zps7eaba8ef.jpg

[SpudRider]

That's not a cat! That's a rat! 8O

Spud :lol:

[FastDoc]

Opossum I think.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opossum

[SpudRider]

It's definitely a 'possum; I recognized it immediately. ;) However, I think a 'possum looks much more like a rat than a cat. :P

Spud :lol:

[Jon]

i actually laughed out loud when i saw that. not friendly! lmao! possums are some mean ill tempered creatures that's for sure, cat. haha

[SpudRider]

Possums not only have a face like a rat, they have a long, hairless tail like a rat. :roll: Also, even when it is clean, their fur looks dirty. They are unattractive, ill-tempered animals. :roll: I'm sure the "found poster" was a joke. ;) I seriously doubt anyone would ever mistake an opossum for any kind of cat, domestic or otherwise. ;)

Spud :lol:

[FastDoc]

On the other hand they are very interesting Creations that doubtless fill some important role in the ecosystem, although I don't know what that is offhand. :wink:

They are survivors, and the only marsupial on this continent that I know of. They have some interesting and unique behaviors, including playin 'possum.

I like them. :D

[SpudRider]

I don't dislike 'possums. Indeed, they are interesting creatures. :) However, they are not attractive, and you don't want to mess with them, unless they are "playing 'possum." ;)

Spud :)

[FastDoc]

They are not attractive to me either, although I suspect we don't look very good to them either. :lol:

[SpudRider]

They are not attractive to me either, although I suspect we don't look very good to them either. :lol:
I don't like rats, and 'possums greatly resemble rats when you see them up close, and personal. :roll:

Spud :)

[oldgringo]

Here are some Good Friday photos from my neighborhood, Surco, Lima, Peru

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-3Mr2rrf/0/L/i-3Mr2rrf-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-n2gv348/0/L/i-n2gv348-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-678HZWW/0/L/i-678HZWW-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-QdB9dq8/0/L/i-QdB9dq8-L.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-G73MJB6/0/L/i-G73MJB6-L.jpg

[SpudRider]

As always, thanks for posting the great photos, OG! :D I forget; do they use glass beads to complete the "mosaics?"

Spud :)

[oldgringo]

Spud, thanks, mostly flower petals, they are called "Alfombras florales por Semana Santa" translates to flower carpets for Easter

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-2d4M7t2/0/L/i-2d4M7t2-L.jpg

[SpudRider]

Spud, thanks, mostly flower petals, they are called "Alfombras florales por Semana Santa" translates to flower carpets for Easter

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-2d4M7t2/0/L/i-2d4M7t2-L.jpg
This is another example how different the climate can be in different parts of the world. ;) In East Idaho, no one would ever consider using flower petals for that purpose. The wind would quickly blow everything away. :roll: Are the flower petals glued in place?

Spud :)

[katoranger]

Spud, thanks, mostly flower petals, they are called "Alfombras florales por Semana Santa" translates to flower carpets for Easter

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-2d4M7t2/0/L/i-2d4M7t2-L.jpg
This is another example how different the climate can be in different parts of the world. ;) In East Idaho, no one would ever consider using flower petals for that purpose. The wind would quickly blow everything away. :roll: Are the flower petals glued in place?

Spud :)

He flowered himself into a corner. :lol:

[oldgringo]

Spud, the petals are just laying there, if the wind came up they would be gone. Kato, I was also wondering also how he was going to get out of there.

[Jon]

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/JEllard81/bunny_zps0e258953.jpg

[FastDoc]

Even the BBQ's are colorful there. Thanks for sharing the pictures, OG. :D

[cheesy]

New toy, on the left.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-04-03202001_zpsba9a3878.jpg
Samsung Tab 2 that Mrs. Cheesy got me for my b'day. Basically, my Samsung phone on steroids that doesn't make phone calls. One of the nicer things about it is that I have all my Kindle books synced to it. Also synced to about 90% of the apps I have on my phone.*



*Kindle books are on the phone, too, but they are easier to read on the Tab. :wink:

[Weldangrind]

Mrs. Weldangrind bought the same tablet this week; she got a super deal on CL. I haven't played with it much, since I use my BB Playbook. The power and speed of these tablets amazes me.

[FastDoc]

I debate getting an iPad Mini as it has so many uses in aviation, but I'm too cheap. :lol:

[cheesy]

I've been wanting one for quite awhile. I tried to get my shop laptop replaced with a tablet but they felt that I wouldn't be able to download new software to our equipment. So, I ended up with another, albeit much lighter, one.

I showed the boss what I can do with this one and now he's thinking the laptop wasn't such a smooth move. :lol:

[FastDoc]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/Meatloaf-Bat-Out-Of-Hell_zpsc170cf44.jpg

IMHO, the best motorcycle related album cover.

[cheesy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/winter%202012/Meatloaf-Bat-Out-Of-Hell_zpsc170cf44.jpg

IMHO, the best motorcycle related album cover.

Oh, yeah!

[FastDoc]

I bet you are 45-55 Cheesy?

Can anyone identify the bike? I've always thought it was a Z1.

[cheesy]

I bet you are 45-55 Cheesy?

Can anyone identify the bike? I've always thought it was a Z1.

57, Doc.

Can't ID the bike.

[MICRider]

I like those Samsung tablets, was checking one out in Staples. They are almost identical to my Samsung phone, just bigger :).

[Weldangrind]

If I could pry it out of my daughter's hands, I'd tell you how it performs.

[cheesy]

Well, I'm on China Riders while listening to the local NPR station on TuneIn. Just booked airline tickets, rental car, and hotel for my next bizniz trip while sipping coffee and munching a cinnamon roll at the kitchen table.

Pretty easy.

[Weldangrind]

I don't have the coffee and cinnamon roll option with my tablet.

[cheesy]

I don't have the coffee and cinnamon roll option with my tablet.

While not as nice as heated seats, it's an option well worth the price. :lol:

[Weldangrind]

Spotted south of PV, Mexico. Happened to be where the original Predator was filmed.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/FourdoorRanger_zps54518a59.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/Weldangrind/media/FourdoorRanger_zps54518a59.jpg.html)

[FastDoc]

That's an awesome looking Ranger!

Add a 4 cylinder turbodiesel and a 5-6 speed manual transmission and that would be a dream truck! :P

[katoranger]

For those who have been blessed by the prince of darkness.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/lucassmoke_zpseaaaa303.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/katoranger/media/lucassmoke_zpseaaaa303.jpg.html)

[FastDoc]

Great stuff!

I could have used that when I had my BSA! :lol:

[cheesy]

You mean I could have bottled the stuff that spewed up from under the dash of my MG? And sold it?

[cheesy]

Who Is That In Those Foster Grants?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-04-14181158_zps67223a24.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2013-04-14181158_zps67223a24.jpg.html)

Just little Eli, chillin' with the ladies. :lol:

[katoranger]

Waiting on Grandpa to take him to the garage for his first grease stain.

[cheesy]

Eli's Dad already has me beat. As he should.

[SpudRider]

Eli's Dad already has me beat. As he should.
That's excellent work by both father and grandpa. :) The sooner he gets some dirt under his fingernails, the better. ;)

Spud :)

[FastDoc]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/spring%202013/IMG_7655_zpsc6b56eef.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/maule/media/spring%202013/IMG_7655_zpsc6b56eef.jpg.html)

[SpudRider]

That's a great photograph, Doc! :lol:

Wait a minute...

Were we left behind? 8O

Spud :lol:

[FastDoc]

I was worried about that so I texted Linda. 8O

She's still here so we are OK. She has one of the purest hearts for God I've ever met. She'd be the first to meet Him in the sky. She does like to fly, after all. :wink:

[cheesy]

Mrs. C in Grandma Mode.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2013-04-20151025_zps00de3351.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2013-04-20151025_zps00de3351.jpg.html)

We're babysitting tonight. So far, the score is Eli's head-2 Grandpas' nose-0

[SpudRider]

Being a grandparent is a tough job, but somebody has got to do it. ;)

Spud :D

[Weldangrind]

The spastic headbutt-to-the-nose is one of the less desirable aspects of parenting (or grandparenting, as the case may be).

Good lookin' child. Must come from good stock.

[cheesy]

The spastic headbutt-to-the-nose is one of the less desirable aspects of parenting (or grandparenting, as the case may be).


Oh Lord, I'd completely forgotten about that part. Eli, or EJ for short, reminded me. In very quick succession. I was also reminded of the icky smell of baby barf on one's shirt.

[FastDoc]

Look at the pics in on this page (and the whole thread for that matter) :D

The panorama in particular is amazingly beautiful!

http://maulepilots.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=339&start=435

[Weldangrind]

Look at the pics in on this page (and the whole thread for that matter) :D

The panorama in particular is amazingly beautiful!

http://maulepilots.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=339&start=435

Remarkable! 16 hours of sun would make for amazing skiing.

[oldgringo]

Here are some photos from the MOTOGP in Austin, Texas, I flew up there for the race and met my amigos from Seattle. Austin is a great city, I'm sure we will be back next year.

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-HTtqrG9/0/L/i-HTtqrG9-L.jpg

Marc Marquez

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-VGc5pjp/0/L/i-VGc5pjp-L.jpg

Valentino Rossi

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-9Czqvnh/0/L/i-9Czqvnh-L.jpg

Collin Edwards

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

Here comes Nicky

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-3GxBfRs/0/L/i-3GxBfRs-L.jpg

Race winner, Marc Marquez

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-NV9s9h4/0/L/i-NV9s9h4-L.jpg

Texas Ford

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/i-3CjnsmJ/0/L/i-3CjnsmJ-L.jpg

OG sitting on a new CB1100, Wow just Wow! Not too many Hondas in my past but I did buy a new red CB750 in 1970 and a new red CBX in 1979, this moto takes me back to those days

[FastDoc]

Great pics, OG.

I also like the CB1100.

1978 T-Bird.

I briefly had a 1977 with a 302 2BBL carb.

Slow heavy thirsty ill handling beast but very classy and comfortable. A good car, in the 1970's American tradition. :roll:

[SpudRider]

As always, your photographs are superb, OG! Thanks for posting them. :) Did you take the action photographs?

Spud :)

[FastDoc]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/spring%202013/IMG_4062_zpsbbe6c960.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/maule/media/spring%202013/IMG_4062_zpsbbe6c960.jpg.html)

Coming back to my home airport in eastern Washington after a day trip to the Wallowa Mountains in Oregon.

Mt Rainier is on the horizon ahead, with Mt. Adams off to the left. Mt. Hood was also seen, but does not show up in this picture well.

[FastDoc]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/spring%202013/IMG_3479_zps3ee76f4c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/maule/media/spring%202013/IMG_3479_zps3ee76f4c.jpg.html)

'GW' attacks Washington state with record low temps!

20 degrees below normal and snow in Snoqualmie Pass today. Linda took this pic today while riding (as a passenger) to Seattle today for a business conference.

I wish it would warm up!

[FastDoc]

Fortunately out here in the desert it is sunny and much warmer, but still well below normal at 59 degrees.

[SpudRider]

'GW' attacks Washington state with record low temps!

20 degrees below normal and snow in Snoqualmie Pass today. Linda took this pic today while riding (as a passenger) to Seattle today for a business conference.

I wish it would warm up!
Quick! Tax the deadly carbon dioxide! 8O

Spud :roll:

[FastDoc]

:lol:

I better hold my breath!

[Anticitizen419]

Still no new pics of the zong...but here's an old one from yet another fun run on scooter :tup:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/283944_1684918702724_478963_n.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Those brakes are impressive!

[SpudRider]

Those brakes are impressive!
Indeed! :tup:

[Anticitizen419]

power is not the issue with these brakes, but modulation is something that could have been much better

[FastDoc]

Great pic!

[Weldangrind]

Son of Weldagrind turned 19 on Friday. This is his first beer in the pub.

874

[SpudRider]

Please wish SoWaG a happy birthday for me. :)

[FastDoc]

Happy Birthday!

I love that guy.

Hopefully soon I'll get to buy him a beer also.

[cheesy]

Someone was having way too much fun yesterday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2014-03-31095521_zps4b8a45a3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2014-03-31095521_zps4b8a45a3.jpg.html)

This is a result of an old fart trying to make sure the energy vampire didn't hurt himself.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2014-03-31164534_zps542b292a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2014-03-31164534_zps542b292a.jpg.html)

I was like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gz02QZSNPY

[Killerbracing]

Someone was having way too much fun yesterday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2014-03-31095521_zps4b8a45a3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2014-03-31095521_zps4b8a45a3.jpg.html)

This is a result of an old fart trying to make sure the energy vampire didn't hurt himself.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2014-03-31164534_zps542b292a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2014-03-31164534_zps542b292a.jpg.html)

I was like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gz02QZSNPY

That made my day Cheeze! It reminded me of how much I'm missing out working all the time.

[SpudRider]

Ouch! :cry:

Being a grandpa is a difficult job, but somebody has got to do it. ;)

[Krasi_BG]

As I always remind my parents, "It's nobody's, but your, duty, to raise your grandchildren!" :D

[Jibberwobble]

Just doing a bit of research and came across this

http://www.sfsperformance.co.uk/images/news/55_2.jpg

[Weldangrind]

That slick is awesome!

[cheesy]

Hi there, how ya doin'. I'd love to sit and chat but I got farmin' to do.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2014-04-20131253_zps5c7cd49e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2014-04-20131253_zps5c7cd49e.jpg.html)

[SpudRider]

That's a cute little guy. Start them young, Grandpa. :tup:

[Weldangrind]

Perfect pic. Looks like somebody is almost ready for a little tractor of his own.

[FastDoc]

Great pic.

Nothing runs like a Deere.

[katoranger]

Emilie and Darla.

[SpudRider]

That's a nice photo. :)

I've got to ask. ;) Is Darla a dog, or a goat? :hmm:

[cheesy]

I'm guessing a Pygmy Goat.

[Weldangrind]

Great pic!

[katoranger]

Darla is an eight week old Boer Goat. She will get to about 100lbs and stand 3 feet tall. Her twin is not in the picture.

[cheesy]

I thought I'd posted this pic from Christmas but I guess I had a Senior Moment.

Grandson got a toy sawzall from his Great Grandparents.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/DSCF0283_zps6842005e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/DSCF0283_zps6842005e.jpg.html)
That's a nice arm you have there. It would be a shame if anything happened to it.

[Weldangrind]

Oh, that's awesome!

[SpudRider]

Start them young, Grandpa. :tup:

[cheesy]

Nice day for a spin
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-01-24%2010.29.50_zpsszwgxmmj.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-01-24%2010.29.50_zpsszwgxmmj.jpg.html)

And properly attired, no less.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-01-24%2010.30.01_zpslu7eksuk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-01-24%2010.30.01_zpslu7eksuk.jpg.html)

[Weldangrind]

Nice toque!

[cheesy]

Fat A$$ Wally and I, along with another FAW owner, did a short ride today. Part of the route passed the old C&NW spur bridge in Carpentersville, IL. It has seen better days.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/DSCF0309_zpso8htcrm7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/DSCF0309_zpso8htcrm7.jpg.html)

[cheesy]

How is this even comfortable?:wtf:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-02-27%2012.28.15_zpsa3ssqppz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-02-27%2012.28.15_zpsa3ssqppz.jpg.html)
Dasher, the geriatric Italian Greyhound. Three hours into his five hour morning nap.

[SpudRider]

Comfortable! How is it even possible? :wtf:

:hehe:

[Weldangrind]

Dasher probably wonders why he has a sore neck.

[cheesy]

Dasher probably wonders why he has a sore neck.

Dashers' Day

Wake up.
Yawn.
Stretch.
Slide down from chair.
Stretch again.
Pee on floor while stretching a third time.
Go look for food.
Drink out of toilet.
Pass gas.
Realize neck hurts.
Climb back into chair because neck hurts and go back to sleep.
Pass gas several more times.
Snicker.

[Weldangrind]

Cooper the Shop Dog has gotten to the point where his gas hurts the eyes. It's just awful.

[katoranger]

That describes Buford too.

[cheesy]

Cooper the Shop Dog has gotten to the point where his gas hurts the eyes. It's just awful.
:lmao:
Just wait until you can taste it.

[SpudRider]

That describes Buford too.

How old is Buford? We haven't seen any Buford glam shots for a while, Allen. :tdown:

:hehe:

[katoranger]

Buford is 7-8 years old. Not sure exactly.

[Mag00]

Just an interesting formation in the bottom of a glass.

[cheesy]

Cool.

[Weldangrind]

It looks like a painting.

[Mudflap]

Never had a problem with mice chewing the wiring on my Goldwing, now I know why.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/QDM2/P6245467_zpsylaaqw6n.jpg

[Carangajeira]

Awesome Mudflap! I had a Tarantula walk over my front wheel in Brazil once while I was deciding which way to go (not lost, but didn't know where I was!!) in the rain!

[guttafixit]

Never had a problem with mice chewing the wiring on my Goldwing, now I know why.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/QDM2/P6245467_zpsylaaqw6n.jpg

DANG! I didn't even see it at first. What kind is it? I live in Maine and I used to catch snakes when I was younger but we don't have any poison ones. When they bite it does hurt. lol

[guttafixit]

Just an interesting formation in the bottom of a glass.

That's very cool. Looks like a tree with branches.

[Mag00]

Mudflap, you need to learn to pack better, your belt is getting away. :lmao:

[Mudflap]

The snake on the wing is a harmless bull snake but sometimes you have to watch out where you step when you're getting on your bike. This one was waiting for me under my Lifan.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/QDM2/IMG_2879_zps8lqqyjh3.jpg

[SpudRider]

The snake on the wing is a harmless bull snake but sometimes you have to watch out where you step when you're getting on your bike. This one was waiting for me under my Lifan.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/QDM2/IMG_2879_zps8lqqyjh3.jpg

That last snake has rattles on his tail; that's not good. :ohno:

[Mag00]

LOL, snakes. I woke up to this one morning. Opened the back door to the porch and was greeted by this big fella. First thing in my head was, "Where's the Camera?", and was able to get it and back before he left. Actually got a shovel and moved him over the fence after the photo op.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfK_1efTahg

[SpudRider]

That rattler allowed you to scoop him up in a shovel, without trying to strike? :wtf:

[jct842]

If I go to scoop up a rattler with a shovel I usually make pieces first then scoop up his front half and so on! If I don't get him first he is going to get me or one of my pets.

[SpudRider]

If I go to scoop up a rattler with a shovel I usually make pieces first then scoop up his front half and so on! If I don't get him first he is going to get me or one of my pets.

Amen! Good for you. :tup:

[Weldangrind]

If I go to scoop up a rattler with a shovel I usually make pieces first then scoop up his front half and so on! If I don't get him first he is going to get me or one of my pets.

That changes the picture in my head significantly. Like Spud, I was trying to imagine shoveling a live rattler without incident.

[SpudRider]

I think the chop and scoop method is excellent. :tup: I hear rattlesnake meat is very tasty. After discarding the head and tail, perhaps one can chop the serpent a bit more before putting it in a cooking pot. ;) If nothing else, I'm sure the pets would enjoy the treat.

:hehe:

[jct842]

I tried rattlesnake once. Was told to cut up in short sausages and fry in butter. Then into a crock pot for a few hours. I skipped the crock pot and it was good, "taste like chicken" and tough like rubber. Dog liked it. Don't even think about a copperhead, they stink and pigs won't even eat them. Takes a few days in the hot sun before chickens will touch a copperhead!

[Adjuster]

Are copperheads the snake that is supposed to smell like cucumbers? I think I remember hearing something about that as a kid. If it smelled like cucumber stay away as it is a copperhead.


/

[jct842]

Don't know about cucumbers but they stink and once you smell them you know. Usually out right after sun goes down hunting for small critters. You see them during the day too. One night I got 5 of them on the dirt road I live on coming home about 9pm with my bandit, you go slow and when you feel the front tire go over them you lock up the back brake and shred them. If you just roll over a big snake all it does is make them mad.

[cheesy]

Man, it was nice out yesterday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/20150502_115508_zpszupaikta.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/20150502_115508_zpszupaikta.jpg.html)

[Mudflap]

The small volcano 5 miles from my house.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/QDM2/P9254457_zpsfd9e99da.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Man, it was nice out yesterday.

Beautiful shot, M. Fromage. That looks like a distinguished gentleman's velocipede.

[Weldangrind]

The small volcano 5 miles from my house.

That looks like the moon with trees on it. Where is that?

[cheesy]

^^^Yes, where?

[Mudflap]

It's called Lava Butte, about 8 miles south of Bend Oregon right next to Hwy 97. Part of the Newberry Crater National Monument.

[cheesy]

Thanks

[Weldangrind]

It's called Lava Butte, about 8 miles south of Bend Oregon right next to Hwy 97. Part of the Newberry Crater National Monument.

Thanks for sharing that with us. Mrs. Weldangrind and I love Oregon (we even have an Oregon sticker on our vehicle), and we're hoping to camp there again this summer. Perhaps we can visit the Newberry Crater National Monument.

[Mudflap]

If you need any tips on interesting things to see, places to camp, etc., in Central Oregon, let me know. I've been riding and flying around here for 30 years.

This is one of my favorite local camp spots along a scenic dirt road. Makes a great afternoon ride from my house. Broken Top is in the background.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/QDM2/DSCN2444s_zps960a0db8.jpg

[Weldangrind]

That sounds like an awesome adventure. I need to get Mrs. Weldangrind on a bike, so she'll explore with me. We can bring two atv's, but bikes would be so much more fun.

[Mudflap]

ATV use is pretty limited around here because they're not allowed on forest service roads. Licensed vehicles only. There are places to ride them but the best places are limited to street legal vehicles. The Alvord Desert in SE Oregon is where I would take the ATVs. Spud is probably closer to the Alvord than I am but it's one of my favorite places. http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/QDM2/IMG_3095s_zpsd6b1741e.jpg

[Mudflap]

Fly Geyser near the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada. Not many people get to see this because it's on private land closed to the public. I flew around it for quite a while, waiting for a breeze to blow the steam away so I could get a pic.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/QDM2/P6155221_zpsah0ctsas.jpg

[Weldangrind]

That is an amazing shot!

[SpudRider]

X2! That photo might get my vote for the all-time, best pic-of-the-day. :tup:

[Krasi_BG]

Fly Geyser near the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada. Not many people get to see this because it's on private land closed to the public. I flew around it for quite a while, waiting for a breeze to blow the steam away so I could get a pic.



Damn! That looks like a scenery from Lord Of the Rings or something (and I don't like fantasy genre!!!).

[guttafixit]

Fly Geyser near the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada. Not many people get to see this because it's on private land closed to the public. I flew around it for quite a while, waiting for a breeze to blow the steam away so I could get a pic.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a583/QDM2/P6155221_zpsah0ctsas.jpg

That is an awesome pic!! WOW :tup:

[cheesy]

A visit from the neighbors.;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-06-07%2008.49.26_zpsxlb2cajs.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-06-07%2008.49.26_zpsxlb2cajs.jpg.html)

[SpudRider]

You have nice neighbors. :)

[Weldangrind]

My eyes and my monitor are poor; one fawn or two? Beautiful pic, BTW.

[cheesy]

My eyes and my monitor are poor; one fawn or two? Beautiful pic, BTW.

One.

Last weekend, momma thought our Italian Greyhound was another fawn. She kept trying to get his attention by nuzzling him. Dasher, being of advanced age along with being nearly blind and deaf, totally ignored her. Until he realized she wasn't us. Then there was doggie panic.

[Weldangrind]

Poor Dasher! That would have won you some big cash on AFV.

[katoranger]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150624_103649_zps51d4fd36.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/katoranger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150624_103649_zps51d4fd36.jpg.html)

[Adjuster]

What the heck that cat looks like it loves being buried in gravel! :lmao:



/

[cheesy]

:lmao::tup:

Forty years ago we had a corgi terrier mix who liked to be buried in sand at the beach. He was weird.

[SpudRider]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150624_103649_zps51d4fd36.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/katoranger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150624_103649_zps51d4fd36.jpg.html)

Allen, why did your girls cover Buford in gravel? :wtf:

:hehe:

[Weldangrind]

I bet it was nice and cool for him.

[Jibberwobble]

There's some quality pictures in this thread :clap:

[SpudRider]

I just got back from a trip to Grand Teton National Park. I will post a ride report with more photos later, this evening. :)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Zongshen%20RX3/GEDC0503_zps3qpmwadi.jpg

[Carangajeira]

Spectacularly beautiful!!

[Mag00]

Beautiful picture and snappy looking bike.

[Adjuster]

Wow what a picture! :tup:


/

[katoranger]

Allen, why did your girls cover Buford in gravel? :wtf:

:hehe:

I am sure that he crawled into that little chair in the "gravel box" we don't use sand. He was there and I guess it look like fun the cover him. He stayed there for about 20 minutes.

[SpudRider]

I am sure that he crawled into that little chair in the "gravel box" we don't use sand. He was there and I guess it look like fun the cover him. He stayed there for about 20 minutes.

It's amazing what cats will tolerate from people they love and trust. :) I'm sure Buford enjoyed the cool gravel on a hot day. That photograph is priceless. :tup:

[cheesy]

How many of us are old enough to remember these? I know I am because my Dad built them.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/DSCF0399_zpscbpdsq0h.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/DSCF0399_zpscbpdsq0h.jpg.html)

1972 Javelin SST.

[Bruce's]

I remember them well ,what did your dad do on them ? I remember the fenders fell off of them when the cars were still new ,but at least they were fast .

[cheesy]

In over 30 years, he built them, knocked them down for export, destroyed them at the AMC Proving Grounds, was the Chief Foreman, Chief Stewart, and an engineer.

[Weldangrind]

Beautiful car. I'd take a Rebel over a Javelin, but it's still really sharp.

[cheesy]

Beautiful car. I'd take a Rebel over a Javelin, but it's still really sharp.

Almost concur. My choice would be a 1967 Ambassador DPL 2 door hardtop. Had one through highschool. 'course a 401 Javelin with a 4 speed and 3.90 axle would cause me to look away. Dad had a 71 Ambassador wagon with a 401. I buried the speedo several times. I'm sure Dad did, too.

[cheesy]

I just got back from a trip to Grand Teton National Park. I will post a ride report with more photos later, this evening. :)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Zongshen%20RX3/GEDC0503_zps3qpmwadi.jpg
Spud-I am sure I stood on that very spot in 1976 and 77.

[SpudRider]

I bet you did, Cheesy. :) That is perhaps the nicest overlook in the entire park. ;)

[cheesy]

A day early, but have a safe and happy 4th.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-07-03%2010.50.06_zpsrxktmyyx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-07-03%2010.50.06_zpsrxktmyyx.jpg.html)

[JTHSPACE]

Really can't understand the fuss . . . . . .

[SpudRider]

We Yanks thoroughly enjoy the 'rebel picnic.' :tup:

:lol:

[Weldangrind]

I spent the 4th in WA State, camping at my favourite spot. I spent Canada Day there, as well.

[cheesy]

Safety is paramount but clothing is optional.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-07-18%2018.11.39_zpsw8mxt56q.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-07-18%2018.11.39_zpsw8mxt56q.jpg.html)

[SpudRider]

:lol:

[cheesy]

Soon to be Raspberry jam.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-08-01%2010.26.43_zpsaycpddmp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-08-01%2010.26.43_zpsaycpddmp.jpg.html)
From the single bush in my back yard. And there are probably three more of these waiting to ripen.

My city born and bred wife picked about a 1/2 cup before it was 'too buggy, too hot, too humid, too pokey and too stabby before she went back into the house. I got the rest. Looks like I may need a ladder to reach the top of this monster bush. I guess I shouldn't complain too much about Mrs. C, she has been making some killer jam this summer. She may have found her post retirement gig.

[SpudRider]

Yummmmmy...raspberries. :tup:

[Weldangrind]

I guess I shouldn't complain too much about Mrs. C, she has been making some killer jam this summer.

That's worth considerable credit right there!

[Mag00]

growing in compost

[cheesy]

Wow!

[TurboT]

http://pajamasandcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/p11.jpg

[cheesy]

A locally distilled whiskey.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-09-12%2016.57.05_zpskwwh0rc1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-09-12%2016.57.05_zpskwwh0rc1.jpg.html)
Not single malt good, but better than most blended whiskeys. Pretty good stuff coming from a family owned apple orchard.

[Weldangrind]

That reminds me of Bellewood Acres in WA State (about 20 mins from my place). They have an amazing selection of spirits that they produce, including amazing gin and vodka flavours. They also have a wonderful variety of food products, like honey roasted peanut butter. http://www.bellewoodfarms.com/

[cheesy]

The youngster that works for me did this free hand rendering of a 49 Merc leadsled.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-10-09%2013.33.51_zpskdafyckq.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-10-09%2013.33.51_zpskdafyckq.jpg.html)

Less than a year ago, I taught him how to use a double acting airbrush for stencil work. I've been doing airbrush stuff for nearly forty years and I still can't do this.

His Doodle Board.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/2015-10-09%2013.33.59_zpsbtv0eshp.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bikamper/media/2015-10-09%2013.33.59_zpsbtv0eshp.jpg.html)

[Weldangrind]

To confirm, he did that freehand with an airbrush?

[cheesy]

To confirm, he did that freehand with an airbrush?

Yes. The kid has the steadiest hands I've ever seen. Also very creative. I basically show him how to use a tool then turn him loose.

The down side of that creativity is the ultra-perfectionist that comes with it.
"Dammit, Tim. We ain't buildin' show cars here."
"Don't prime that, the paint on the rail wheel will be gone the instant it touches the rail."
"No, dammit, it doesn't need to be polished."
"Tim, I need that done today, not done pretty tomorrow."

The above are things I've had to say to him.

[Weldangrind]

Don't call him "Dammit." Until I was seven years old, I thought my name was Dammit.

Dammit, stop that!

[Weldangrind]

I've learned an expression that has helped me: finished is better than perfect.

[SpudRider]

Don't call him "Dammit." Until I was seven years old, I thought my name was Dammit.

Dammit, stop that!

:lmao:

[cheesy]

Don't call him "Dammit." Until I was seven years old, I thought my name was Dammit.

Dammit, stop that!

I thought I was Jesus Christ until about that age.;)

[Krasi_BG]

Because sometimes words cannot express enough:

https://www.facebook.com/renaudmargry/videos/1191066197575067/

[Adjuster]

Lol^^^^^



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[cheesy]

:lol:

[Weldangrind]

It's like they were capturing me on video.

[SpudRider]

Because sometimes words cannot express enough:

https://www.facebook.com/renaudmargry/videos/1191066197575067/

:lmao:

[DualSportFanatic]

http://www.wowzers.us/upload/2015/05/01/20150501181730-71cc286c.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Is that a scaled toy or a real helicopter?

[SpudRider]

I'm guessing it's a toy. ;)

[2LZ]

Looks like Mrs. 2LZ new Challenger is already in need of a new lower grill. I doubt he was wearing a helmet......

[SpudRider]

That is one of the funniest photographs I have ever seen. :lmao:

[FastDoc]

Bad way to end a day.

[FastDoc]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/commander/IMG_1354_zpsd4prepy1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/maule/media/commander/IMG_1354_zpsd4prepy1.jpg.html)

Mt. Saint Helens in foreground, then Spirit Lake, and Mount Rainier in the background.

[SpudRider]

Bad way to end a day.

Indeed, it was very bad for the squirrel. ;)

[SpudRider]

The Cascade volcanoes are beautiful. Thanks for posting the nice photo, Doc. :)

[FastDoc]

Two good volcanoes deserve a third.

Mount Adams:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/commander/IMG_5016_zps7phjasim.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/maule/media/commander/IMG_5016_zps7phjasim.jpg.html)

[SpudRider]

I have climbed to the caldera rim of Mount Saint Helens. The highest peak I have climbed is Mount Adams. :) However, Mount Rainier is a killer. :ohno: After falling 18 vertical feet, including one bounce, off Disappointment Cleaver, I hung up the crampons. ;)

[FastDoc]

God proved His mercy with you on Rainier. Mount Adams is a big broad shouldered massive mountain. Intimidating to even fly up close to.

I was scheduled to climb Mount Shasta this summer but developed a significant back issue that prevented me from going. Hopefully next year.

[FastDoc]

I'd also love to do Mt. St. Helens. No crampons required.

[2LZ]

Thanks Doc! Been missing your photos....

[SpudRider]

God proved His mercy with you on Rainier...

Amen! I escaped with minor bruises, and I told everyone at the time it was a miracle. I still testify today, my escape from serious injury was a miracle. :)

...I was scheduled to climb Mount Shasta this summer but developed a significant back issue that prevented me from going. Hopefully next year.

Come back to Idaho, and we will climb Mount Borah, the tallest peak in Idaho. With an elevation of 12,667 feet, it is over 400 feet taller than Mount Adams. ;) Here's a photograph of my RX3 in front of Mount Borah. :)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Zongshen%20RX3/GEDC0307_zpsiekdwpjs.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Zongshen%20RX3/GEDC0307_zpsiekdwpjs.jpg.html)

[FastDoc]

The mountian provides an excellent background for your very cool motorcycle, which I bet I am safe in assuming at this point is not stock ;-)

Looks awesome, how many miles and how long have you had it?

BTW I am NOT looking for higher!

[SpudRider]

The mountian provides an excellent background for your very cool motorcycle, which I bet I am safe in assuming at this point is not stock ;-)

Looks awesome, how many miles and how long have you had it?

BTW I am NOT looking for higher!

You're correct; it's not stock. ;) Here are some, but not all, of my modifications. ;)

Substituted a 55W/60 H4 bulb for the stock, 35W HS1 bulb.
Cut a ventilation hole in rear of headlight to dissipate extra heat from hotter bulb.
Installed Tusk D-Flex hand guards.
Installed Oxford Premium Touring heated grips.
Installed auxiliary work lights.
Laced a Warp9, 2.50 rim to rear hub, replacing the stock 3.00 rim.
Replaced stock fork oil with Mobil1 Synthetic ATF.
Replaced stock trunk with J.C. Whitney, Garage Pro trunk.
Mounted Shinko 244, size 5.10-17 tire on rear wheel.
Mounted Shinko 244, size 3.00-18 tire on front wheel.

Plus several other, top-secret modifications, which will be revealed later. ;)

:hehe:

I received the bike in April of this year, and I have ridden it over 13,000 miles. It's really a nice little motorcycle. :)

[FastDoc]

Interesting. I had observed that your top trunk was different than most. Also interesting is that you went with a smaller rim. Why was that? Quicker handling? Wider range of off-road tires? You make good choices in heated grips. The warm grips on your Zong saved me one cold rainy day in Idaho.

[FastDoc]

13,000 miles. An excellent start. Are you still using your Honda, Kawasaki, and other Zong very much? How does your new bike to on the pavement? Is it safe on the highway?