Interesting ride today....

Bikenut · 06-04-2023, 07:42 PM

I saw the image painted on some barn doors and stopped to introduce myself to a guy named James. I asked if I could take a picture and he said I could. That led to a conversation where we told stories about our youth, his grandparents, our motorcycles (he has a Harley), and how strange it is that you always feel Ok right after being badly injured like being hit in the head or walking around on broken ankles. But shortly after that the pain starts and reality sets in.
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James said that his Grandfather had that painted on the barn doors and his Grandmother liked it so much she made a quilt with that image on it. And that he has that quilt now that his Grandmother has passed on.
Today was a very good day.

Bikenut · 06-04-2023, 07:46 PM

Oh... and I just know Don Quixote has got to be around somewhere!

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Bikenut · 06-04-2023, 10:57 PM

Anyone know what kind of... ummm... thing? this is?

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Oldenslow · 06-04-2023, 11:19 PM

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Anyone know what kind of... ummm... thing? this is?
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Looks to be the result of an unfortunate liaison between a VW van and a Cub Cadet lawnmower...

Zapkin · 06-05-2023, 08:11 AM

Looks like some little European truck built for their tiny roads and alleyways. Or perhaps a family of dwarves?

Bruces · 06-05-2023, 04:26 PM

I think it might be a cushman

Bikenut · 06-05-2023, 05:29 PM

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I think it might be a cushman

Way cool!! You are correct! I did a search for Cushman van and found a picture of a Cushman Vanster.

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I also searched for Cushman trucks. I had no idea Cushman made vans, trucks, pickup trucks, and all sorts of odd, but useful, vehicles.

Bruces · 06-05-2023, 07:25 PM

Cushman make a ton of smaller simple vehicles used in factories ,warehouses ,huge commercial facilities ,hospitals ,universities etc ,some of the mines in my area have used them before so I have seen and worked on many styles of them before .They are kind of like a golf cart ,or John Deere Gator etc . But Cushman was around before all of them .

Thumper · 06-05-2023, 08:36 PM

It looks perfect for Rodney Dangerfield's mobile bar.

Bikenut · 06-06-2023, 05:13 PM

Had the KPR 200 out again today and found this old bridge. It used to be the only way across the river before they closed the road and built new roads. I took the pic standing on the new bridge that replaced the old one.

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Zapkin · 06-07-2023, 08:45 AM

wonder if its safe to fish from it?

Bikenut · 06-07-2023, 10:04 AM

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wonder if its safe to fish from it?

I took a walk on that bridge and while there is plenty of evidence of folks fishing from the bridge (lots of fishing line complete with lures hanging from a phone/tv cable next to the bridge) there is no guarantee any fish were actually caught.

bigdano711 · 08-01-2023, 12:59 AM

Your bike sounds mean as hell!

Bikenut · 08-02-2023, 05:34 PM

Played a little yesterday. I am constantly amazed at how a 9/10ths sized 17hp bike ridden by a 6' 1" 235lb fat old man (ya... that would be me) handles through curves.

2LZ · 08-03-2023, 01:44 PM

I know that "fat old man" part very well!

06-04-2023, 07:42 PM	#1
Bikenut Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Near Saginaw Mich. Posts: 176	Interesting ride today.... I saw the image painted on some barn doors and stopped to introduce myself to a guy named James. I asked if I could take a picture and he said I could. That led to a conversation where we told stories about our youth, his grandparents, our motorcycles (he has a Harley), and how strange it is that you always feel Ok right after being badly injured like being hit in the head or walking around on broken ankles. But shortly after that the pain starts and reality sets in. Anyway here is the pic: James said that his Grandfather had that painted on the barn doors and his Grandmother liked it so much she made a quilt with that image on it. And that he has that quilt now that his Grandmother has passed on. Today was a very good day.
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06-05-2023, 08:11 AM	#5
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 675	Looks like some little European truck built for their tiny roads and alleyways. Or perhaps a family of dwarves? __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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06-05-2023, 08:36 PM	#9
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06-06-2023, 05:13 PM	#10
Bikenut Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Near Saginaw Mich. Posts: 176	Had the KPR 200 out again today and found this old bridge. It used to be the only way across the river before they closed the road and built new roads. I took the pic standing on the new bridge that replaced the old one. Clicking on the photo makes it bigger and easier to see.
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06-07-2023, 08:45 AM	#11
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 675	wonder if its safe to fish from it? __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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06-04-2023, 07:46 PM	#2
Bikenut Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Near Saginaw Mich. Posts: 176	Oh... and I just know Don Quixote has got to be around somewhere!
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06-04-2023, 10:57 PM	#3
Bikenut Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Near Saginaw Mich. Posts: 176	Anyone know what kind of... ummm... thing? this is?
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06-05-2023, 04:26 PM	#6
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,572	I think it might be a cushman
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06-05-2023, 07:25 PM	#8
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,572	Cushman make a ton of smaller simple vehicles used in factories ,warehouses ,huge commercial facilities ,hospitals ,universities etc ,some of the mines in my area have used them before so I have seen and worked on many styles of them before .They are kind of like a golf cart ,or John Deere Gator etc . But Cushman was around before all of them .
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08-01-2023, 12:59 AM	#13
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08-02-2023, 05:34 PM	#14
Bikenut Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Near Saginaw Mich. Posts: 176	Played a little yesterday. I am constantly amazed at how a 9/10ths sized 17hp bike ridden by a 6' 1" 235lb fat old man (ya... that would be me) handles through curves.
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08-03-2023, 01:44 PM	#15
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	I know that "fat old man" part very well! __________________ "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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