The Dirt Rat nears compleation!

FastDoc · 11-10-2010, 10:01 PM

I got out of work early. Went for a hike with Miss Megan

, and then still had enough time to get The Dirt Rat dirty. I could really feel the difference in the front suspension since I serviced it! I love this bike! It's running even stronger now that the motor is breaking in.

Bill and Megan on top of Badger Mountain (1,300 feet, nothing like Spud's mountain :roll: )

The Dirt Rat on top of the hills by my house, about 1,500 feet. You can see a little of town in the background of some of the pics:

SpudRider · 11-10-2010, 11:21 PM

The presence of Miss Megan greatly enhances the scenery at any location.

Oh...the Dirt Rat looks pretty good, also.

Spud

FastDoc · 11-10-2010, 11:26 PM

Thanks Spud.

You are correct. She makes any place nicer just by being there.

The Dirt Rat is also way cool. I'm glad you all egged me on and encouraged me through the build, as this was blazing new ground, at least on a small scale for us. The more I ride it the less I think I'll sell it. For the $600 or so I have into it (forget the time.... :? ) it's a keeper.

Weldangrind · 11-11-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

The presence of Miss Megan greatly enhances the scenery at any location.

Oh...the Dirt Rat looks pretty good, also.

Spud

X2.

Has Miss Megan ridden the Dirt Rat yet? I imagine it's relatively tame with the Lifan, vs. the higher compression XR200R engine.

FastDoc · 11-11-2010, 11:13 AM

Tame but not neutered. It's got power but no real aggression. An excellent balance. She's not ridden it yet, I have yet to even get her on the XR100's. Her schedule, and mine, have been tight lately.

2LZ · 11-12-2010, 10:50 AM

One question comes to mind though.....why is that pretty blond lady dating a baby Harp seal with sunglasses? 8O :wink:

Weldangrind · 11-12-2010, 11:21 AM

Maybe to get at his '83 Honda.

FastDoc · 11-12-2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2LZ

One question comes to mind though.....why is that pretty blond lady dating a baby Harp seal with sunglasses? 8O :wink:

That's funny right thar. I don't care who you are! (To quote Larry The Cable Guy).

My request to be clubbed to death still stands. 8O

As far as wanting me to get to The Dirt Rat, maybe, but I actually think she just likes ME! Who'd have thought?

katoranger · 11-12-2010, 12:16 PM

Being from Montana its probably the truck.

FastDoc · 11-12-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Being from Montana its probably the truck.

Yeah, that must be it. She'd walk right past the guys in the diesel duallies and right up to me in my humble 1992 Ford Ranger! :P

FastDoc · 11-13-2010, 10:42 PM

The Dirt Rat and I had a great ride today! Again in the local hills around my home. Tomorrow it will go on the trailer out to the riding area along the river.

The Dirt Rat on the crest of the hills, about 1,500'.

Here's the view from on top of The Hill. Again, there is not way to capture in a picture how knarly this SOB is. One time I'll set my phones GPS to record the distance and elevation change, therefore the grade. I'm curious.

New decals on the shiney swingarm.

New Acerbis universal rear fender.

SpudRider · 11-13-2010, 11:59 PM

The new, rear fender looks great! You did a very nice job painting the swingarm, and the decals also look very good.

Spud

Weldangrind · 11-14-2010, 02:55 AM

That rear fender looks really good! Did you need to modify it to fit? Where did you get it? Son of Weldangrind wants one bad.

Time to paint the frame.

SpudRider · 11-14-2010, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That rear fender looks really good! Did you need to modify it to fit? Where did you get it? Son of Weldangrind wants one bad.

Time to paint the frame.

X2! Painting the frame will add the finishing touch, Doc.

Spud

FastDoc · 11-14-2010, 02:37 PM

I can't find matching paint, and to change the color properly would involve taking it apart again, and I ain't ganna do that anytime soon. I just finished assembeling it!

11-10-2010, 10:01 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The Dirt Rat nears compleation! I got out of work early. Went for a hike with Miss Megan , and then still had enough time to get The Dirt Rat dirty. I could really feel the difference in the front suspension since I serviced it! I love this bike! It's running even stronger now that the motor is breaking in. Bill and Megan on top of Badger Mountain (1,300 feet, nothing like Spud's mountain :roll: ) The Dirt Rat on top of the hills by my house, about 1,500 feet. You can see a little of town in the background of some of the pics: __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-10-2010, 11:21 PM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The presence of Miss Megan greatly enhances the scenery at any location. Oh...the Dirt Rat looks pretty good, also. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-10-2010, 11:26 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Thanks Spud. You are correct. She makes any place nicer just by being there. The Dirt Rat is also way cool. I'm glad you all egged me on and encouraged me through the build, as this was blazing new ground, at least on a small scale for us. The more I ride it the less I think I'll sell it. For the $600 or so I have into it (forget the time.... :? ) it's a keeper. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-11-2010, 11:13 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Tame but not neutered. It's got power but no real aggression. An excellent balance. She's not ridden it yet, I have yet to even get her on the XR100's. Her schedule, and mine, have been tight lately. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-12-2010, 10:50 AM	#6
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,092	One question comes to mind though.....why is that pretty blond lady dating a baby Harp seal with sunglasses? 8O :wink: __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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11-12-2010, 11:21 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Maybe to get at his '83 Honda. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-12-2010, 12:16 PM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Being from Montana its probably the truck.
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11-13-2010, 10:42 PM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The Dirt Rat and I had a great ride today! Again in the local hills around my home. Tomorrow it will go on the trailer out to the riding area along the river. The Dirt Rat on the crest of the hills, about 1,500'. Here's the view from on top of The Hill. Again, there is not way to capture in a picture how knarly this SOB is. One time I'll set my phones GPS to record the distance and elevation change, therefore the grade. I'm curious. New decals on the shiney swingarm. New Acerbis universal rear fender. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-13-2010, 11:59 PM	#12
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The new, rear fender looks great! You did a very nice job painting the swingarm, and the decals also look very good. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-14-2010, 02:55 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That rear fender looks really good! Did you need to modify it to fit? Where did you get it? Son of Weldangrind wants one bad. Time to paint the frame. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-14-2010, 02:37 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I can't find matching paint, and to change the color properly would involve taking it apart again, and I ain't ganna do that anytime soon. I just finished assembeling it! __________________ Happy to serve.
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