Pics I've been promising for Spud, for all to enjoy!

FastDoc · 03-05-2010, 12:57 PM

I had a free moment, unusual in my life, do I took the camera to the garage to snap some pics to share with you all!

In no particular order:

Some pics of the hills around the house where I ride. By just going to the end of my street I can hunt, plink, ride ATV's or dirtbikes. The hills are green(ish) this time of year. Spring in the desert is a wonderful time. warm/cool temps, not hot or cold, pretty dry, sunny, and the dust is down. In mid summer the dirt turns to talc like dust in many places and makes it hard to ride.

The garage from the outside.

Some of the 'simple controls and instrument panel/GPS on the Wing

The Wings HO 6 cylinder fuel injected 1850cc mill. Art in it's purset form.

Diesel fueled shop heater went almost unused this 'winter' which never happened, fine by me. I put my compresser and the heater on wheels to help me not hurt my back moving them around...

The rolling restoration of the 1977 KZ400

PO of KZ generously put on brand new Avons prior to selling it to me. 8)

No oil leak!

Fixed the fork seals

Low mileage!

This is a boot I removed/replaced. You can see where there is supposed to be an O ring ridge molded in but had been mong ago flattened.

One of the boots I replaced, ATV silicone! :roll:

'New' boots look good but leak, but I have new gaskets on the way and I think I know what sealer to use when I get them.

Some rolling tool cabinets and work benches.

The 2 Honda Recons are my buddy Ron's. They are here temporarily while we fix them up.

Wing a ding ding.

My namesake.

Tonto the Truck.

Another shop view.

My ATV I'll be riding all day today! I'm playing hookey!

SpudRider · 03-05-2010, 01:11 PM

Those are beautiful photographs, Doc; thank you for sharing them!

The KZ400 looks wonderful; I get nostalgic every time I look at it. Indeed, the Gold Wing is a piece of art.

However, I suspect the QLink XP200 is a bit more nimble riding around town!

Spud

FastDoc · 03-05-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Those are beautiful photographs, Doc; thank you for sharing them!

The KZ400 looks wonderful; I get nostalgic every time I look at it. Indeed, the Gold Wing is a piece of art.

However, I suspect the QLink XP200 is a bit more nimble riding around town!

Spud

Q went to work with me yesterday for just that reason. My last patient was at 5, I had a meeting at 6. I rode Q for 1/2 hour on some trails near my office. I was in my nice clothes and got a little dusty, but it was great! :P . Then I rode to the meeting and then home. A true 'do it all' machine. I really like my Q-Zuki!

Jim · 03-05-2010, 01:47 PM

Cool pics thanks... Man, maybe I should be a doc, then I could afford all the toys

I don't think I'd make it even too school for that though.

I was thinking this topic may fit better in misc, pics and vids, or other bikes (with the kz and goldwing), do you have any preference doc, or would you prefer I just leave it alone?

Also, I love the plate on the truck.

FastDoc · 03-05-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Cool pics thanks... Man, maybe I should be a doc, then I could afford all the toys

I don't think I'd make it even too school for that though.

I was thinking this topic may fit better in misc, pics and vids, or other bikes (with the kz and goldwing), do you have any preference doc, or would you prefer I just leave it alone?

Also, I love the plate on the truck.

Feel free to move it, I just semirandomly put it here, and it's not the best place for it.

alkamp · 03-05-2010, 04:56 PM

nice place Doc
I miss the open areas of WA

How do you keep your garage so clean??

TurboT · 03-05-2010, 05:40 PM

Great photos, Doc! Thanks for sharing!

I love the personalized plates on the Vette and truck, good stuff!

I think the only thing missing is the plane! No hanger and runway on that property YET, I see.

katoranger · 03-05-2010, 05:58 PM

Q is feeling left out with that plain plate. Maybe DirtDoc is appropriate.

SpudRider · 03-05-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Q is feeling left out with that plain plate. Maybe DirtDoc is appropriate.

You are a very observant man, Allen!

Either "MyQ," or "DirtDoc" is a very fitting license plate for the QLink.

Spud

katoranger · 03-05-2010, 06:10 PM

Well FrglDoc might be good.

MICRider · 03-05-2010, 09:19 PM

Qzuki!

Fantastic pics, the Wing really does look like a space ship! Thank you for sharing

SpudRider · 03-05-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

Qzuki!

Fantastic pics, the Wing really does look like a space ship! Thank you for sharing

Yes, "Qzuki" is the best vanity plate for the QLink XP200!

Spud

FastDoc · 03-05-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICRider

Qzuki!

Fantastic pics, the Wing really does look like a space ship! Thank you for sharing

Yes, "Qzuki" is the best vanity plate for the QLink XP200!

Spud

Thanks for the nice words, gents.

QZUKI is as good as done. I'll try to go to the DOL website soon and see if it's available, it must be!

The garage is not so clean in person, actually it's a bit of a mess with those extra machines in it now.

As far as being able to afford it, I can't. Since the divorce, lawyer bills, alimony, etc I'm working an extra job on my former day off to pay the bills. I can't get the house sold as it is at the very top end of a soft real estate market. :(

As far as the schooling goes, you're looking at getting straight A's from junior high on pretty much for the rest of your life to advance to the next step. Then 12 years after high school to get your post-doctorate training. Then you start work. Oh yeah, by the way, you'll be about a half million dollars in the hole with debt nowadays. 8O

There are much easier, but not better (for me at least) ways to make a living.

FastDoc · 03-05-2010, 10:40 PM

https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dolprod/...px?plate=QZUKI

It's available.

SpudRider · 03-05-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dolprod/vsdpersonalplate/Available.aspx?plate=QZUKI

It's available.

Snatch it up quickly, brother Bill! 8)

Spud

03-05-2010, 12:57 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Pics I've been promising for Spud, for all to enjoy! I had a free moment, unusual in my life, do I took the camera to the garage to snap some pics to share with you all! In no particular order: Some pics of the hills around the house where I ride. By just going to the end of my street I can hunt, plink, ride ATV's or dirtbikes. The hills are green(ish) this time of year. Spring in the desert is a wonderful time. warm/cool temps, not hot or cold, pretty dry, sunny, and the dust is down. In mid summer the dirt turns to talc like dust in many places and makes it hard to ride. The garage from the outside. Some of the 'simple controls and instrument panel/GPS on the Wing The Wings HO 6 cylinder fuel injected 1850cc mill. Art in it's purset form. Diesel fueled shop heater went almost unused this 'winter' which never happened, fine by me. I put my compresser and the heater on wheels to help me not hurt my back moving them around... The rolling restoration of the 1977 KZ400 PO of KZ generously put on brand new Avons prior to selling it to me. 8) No oil leak! Fixed the fork seals Low mileage! This is a boot I removed/replaced. You can see where there is supposed to be an O ring ridge molded in but had been mong ago flattened. One of the boots I replaced, ATV silicone! :roll: 'New' boots look good but leak, but I have new gaskets on the way and I think I know what sealer to use when I get them. Some rolling tool cabinets and work benches. The 2 Honda Recons are my buddy Ron's. They are here temporarily while we fix them up. Wing a ding ding. My namesake. Tonto the Truck. Another shop view. My ATV I'll be riding all day today! I'm playing hookey! __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-05-2010, 01:11 PM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Those are beautiful photographs, Doc; thank you for sharing them! The KZ400 looks wonderful; I get nostalgic every time I look at it. Indeed, the Gold Wing is a piece of art. However, I suspect the QLink XP200 is a bit more nimble riding around town! 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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03-05-2010, 01:47 PM	#4
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Cool pics thanks... Man, maybe I should be a doc, then I could afford all the toys I don't think I'd make it even too school for that though. I was thinking this topic may fit better in misc, pics and vids, or other bikes (with the kz and goldwing), do you have any preference doc, or would you prefer I just leave it alone? Also, I love the plate on the truck. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-05-2010, 05:58 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Q is feeling left out with that plain plate. Maybe DirtDoc is appropriate. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-05-2010, 06:10 PM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Well FrglDoc might be good. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-05-2010, 04:56 PM	#6
alkamp Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 93	nice place Doc I miss the open areas of WA How do you keep your garage so clean??
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03-05-2010, 05:40 PM	#7
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Great photos, Doc! Thanks for sharing! I love the personalized plates on the Vette and truck, good stuff! I think the only thing missing is the plane! No hanger and runway on that property YET, I see.
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03-05-2010, 09:19 PM	#11
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Qzuki! Fantastic pics, the Wing really does look like a space ship! Thank you for sharing
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03-05-2010, 10:40 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dolprod/...px?plate=QZUKI It's available. __________________ Happy to serve.
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