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Author Message   Zxzer04 Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 08:35 pm:        LOL, thanks for catching my blunder. I was talking to my brother-n-law about general motors disappearing and that had me thinking of detroit. I know those aren't the same place by a long shot, was just thinking cold and not about the correct location. Never had my throttle freeze even the couple fool times I rode in heavy snow (but, I had to get home). Merry Christmas, Larry. By the way we have just the wet stuff only here tomorrow.   Jlnance Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 11:56 am:        Looks like Santa is getting a Blast! Heres what I got: I took the picture with a new camera. Hope you all are having a great Christmas.   Bigdaddy Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 12:55 pm:        Hey Jim, The wife came through and got me a Slingbox -- no more streaming the games/events/TV. Sweet little SWAG addition to my collection of totally worthless items :-) G2   Jlnance Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 01:14 pm:        Greg, I just googled slingbox, and I'm still not sure I know what you got.   Jlnance Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 06:49 pm:        I'm going to the NC Zoo tomorrow. Anyone else interested in going?   Hotrats Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 06:53 am:        Merry Christmas to all - a little late but just got back from doing the family thing. I got out Friday and rode for a bit... I need different boots and gloves, thats for sure. Can't wait until *really* warm weather! 1313 - Thanks for the info about Homecoming & the link to your trip there. I'll be asking more questions later on. I'm "hoping" to be able to attend with a coworker. We'd like to ride up for the festivities. One little problem for me - I coudn't get last of May/1st of June for vacation. I'm Working on getting weeks changed now. andyh   Aydenxb9 Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 09:37 am:        Merry belated Christmas everyone from the wilds of Cincinnati! Hope to go to the AMA museum tomorrow or Wednesday. Those are some cool Christmas cards Brankin. Hope everyone has a good remainder of the holiday, don't forget the IMS D.C. on the 14th of January. Dave   Jlnance Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 08:56 pm:        Just got back from the zoo!   U4euh Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 10:04 pm:        1313-is that a statue in the last picture? If so how hard would it be to acquire one of those? Have't been on the web in 5-6 days, happy holidays to all. Hope everyone enjoyed them. Twig- good to see you in Greensboro the other day, nice house, nice wife, nice boy, oh yea, nice bike!!! JIM   Jlnance Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 10:35 pm:        Hey Jim, hope you're having a great Christmas!   U4euh Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 01:26 am:        Hello Jim, enjoying my time off from school and catching upon time with the wife!! Too bad I wasn't able to catch your post about the zoo in time. Would have come up to see you and your girlfriend. Looks like ya'll were trying out the Uly, or was she on the Blast? Put my phone number into your cellphone, next time your in the area call me. Just don't call my cell phone as I have still not replaced the one that was lost when RBRDWN and myself went riding. HM # 910-673-5499 JIM   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 01:27 pm:        Gramps - I rode 42 today from Raleigh down to Corinth. I see why you like it! Jim - Thanks. I'd love to get down there sometime this week. Unfortunatly Rebecca has me moving furniture, so who knows if I'll have time.   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 05:41 pm:        Gramps - It was so much fun I just rode it again!   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 08:13 pm:        Is anyone here following my thread in the Tales section? I didn't get one comment about the lady who thought I was gay.   Gramps Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 08:35 pm:        Ok Jim. Now I'm really can't wait to get back to ridding. I would ride it all the way to Sanford have lunch and ride back. Love it in the spring and fall. Oh,I'm not going touch that gay thing!   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 10:02 pm:        Gramps - I found an even more interesting side road. It connects highway 42 to the Triangle Brick plant off of US 1. It's a nice road in and of itself, and it makes it possible for me to make a nice loop, riding down on US 1 and back on 42. And there is a road on the other side of the brick plant that looks like it might be even more interesting. I'm going back in the morning to check it out. U4euh - If you want to come with me, post something and I'll call you before I leave. I'm not sure what time I'll be heading out. It depends on whether Rebecca wants to come with me.   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 10:24 pm:        Playing with the new camera: http://tricia.dyndns.org/~jlnance/mvi_0075.avi   U4euh Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 10:41 pm:        Jim, when and where are you headed? Tommorrow(wed.), or Thurs, I would really like to get some riding in. Mike S.-Are you still heading north on Wednsday? Mike W- where are ya at buddy.?   Gramps Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 10:46 pm:        Get ready guys. Just checked the weather. Fri,Sat,Sun and Monday all clear and in the 60's. Looks like I'll be making that 42 trip to Sanford a few times.   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 11:10 pm:        Jim - If Rebecca goes with me, I'll need to stick close to home so I can have her back after lunch. She isn't a real early riser either. So perhaps something from 10-12. That loop on 42 would be a nice place to start. Its about the right length and its sort of inbetween you and I. If Rebecca doesn't go I'm more flexible. I could head down your way if you like.   U4euh Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 11:38 pm:        Give me a call in the morning and let me know!   1313 Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 12:17 am:        Jim R, The first time I saw it I thought it was a statue too. Upon closer inspection, it is a life-size 'sculpture'. Look closely at the pic and you can tell the bike is an actual bike. Ah, the joys of going to a real Buell dealership... I won't bore you with all the details (1 Uly, 1 CityX, new and used '05's, new '06's, 2 used X1's and a used XB9S, new bikes for retail with no accessory voucher, racks of clothing, accessories on their own shelves - including the shifter paint set for the Firebolts for sale at retail, 2 old Buell racebikes on prominent display), oops looks like I already did. What caught me off guard the most was seeing this in the floor: I guess I should have assumed their would be one there though. Tomorrow should be even better as I am off to Uke's and will be picking up some parts I need for my saddlebags. Mike W, Since I am currently in an area that many of its inhabitants enjoy snowmobiling I decided to check out some snowmobile gear today to see how appropriate it would be for cold weather riding. What I first noticed was that there is nothing for keeping the hot exhaust pipe from damaging (melting) the material of the snowmobile suit. It may just be that what I was looking at today was not specialized enough equipment to have any provisions for the heat off the exhaust, but what is your's like? Does your's have something to protect from the exhaust pipe heat? I realize the XB is a different animal than my S2, but even the V-Rod would bother the material (although in a slightly different location). What gives, what am I missing? 1313   Jlnance Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 06:32 am:        not specialized enough equipment to have any provisions for the heat off the exhaust My lesson from earlier this year... Do not grab the header with gloves that look like leather but are really a form of plastic.   Twig Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 08:00 am:        Hey Jim.. sorry I missed your call last night. I think I'd better hold off any long distance rides for awhile . Took the bike out yesterday for awhile, rear tire feels a little bit too squirrely for my comfort. I've got to get a new set as soon as I can. Take care   1313 Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 07:00 pm:        Some highlights from today are below. Before leaving East Troy I happened upon the unusual sight of 2 A-Team van replicas at a local body shop. The near one is nearly identical to the ones used in the show while the far one just needs a couple of things to be there. Since I am not riding up here I am keeping my sanity by going to as many bike shops as I can. First off was Uke's in Kenosha. From the outside of the dealership one would presume that it is not your average dealer. First off with it's sign that is visible from I-94. To the Buell signs on the building. To the 'bike tower' at the entrance of the dealership. Then there's the inside of the dealership. And the museum - which has LOTS of Buell stuff - like their latest addition: And an old - but rarely seen - favorite: This old sign in the museum reminded me of the 'gas-crisis' we experienced this past summer: The next stop was Little Scotty's Customs to get this years (2006) Bikes 'n Babes calendar. No Buell's in it this year, but enough of 'B' #2 to make it through another year. On the floor they had this V-Rod (which surprizingly still had a NC registration sticker on it's frame): For those inquisitive about mounting a XB front wheel and brake on a V-Rod: On the way to the next shop I happened upon this unique piece of 4 wheeled machinery: The final stop of the day was Racine H-D/Buell: In their motorclothes section they had this cool little (but $4K) Bugatti pedal car: The warmer than normal temps have been doing their best to melt the snow, and in some areas only grass can be seen. Yesterday and the day before I actually saw people out riding, but none today. Going to the bike shops does help to keep me from missing riding too much...but I'm beginning to look forward to coming back to NC so I can get 'back in the saddle'. 1313   Rubberdown Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 07:50 pm:        Brankin, I looked at my Motoline suit and did not see any provision for avoiding melting the material on the pipe. I used the suit a lot last winter and never had a problem. You'll have to check it out sometime. I found mine on e-bay. Have a safe trip home.   Jlnance Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 08:34 pm:        I went riding with Mike and Jim today. I knew it was going to be a fun day when Jim passed me while using both his hands to take my picture.   Webethumpin Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 09:22 pm:        Webe thumpin is finally here.Just wondering what the plans are for this week end,If anyone is up for a ride? The weather looks great for the week end too.Got sick today,left work,rode 130 miles and felt a lot better by the time I got home. The wife is doing great on the Blast,she rode with John and I Sat.140 miles.She doesn't like to go much over 60,we don't go over 60 much though. Maybe Dave will tell us what is inside the AMA museum in Cincinnati   Jlnance Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 09:50 pm:        Welcome! This is a great group of people. I think you will like it here.   M2nc Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 09:52 pm:        Yea, Yea we got him to talk. What other tricks can we get him to do. Hey Mark, I'm glad you are feeling better. I hope to have Uly parts by the weekend so I will be ready to shake the cob webs off the bike.