| Author | Message | ||
     Cyclonecharlie |
Jackie, On the mirrors, they all fold to a degree.But if you need to fold them to store your bike,then your gonna have a problem keeping them tight.If space is a real issue you might better stick with the OEM.............Charlie | ||
| Tank_bueller |
 Man, I am getting too excited. I'll try to stay more calm until we know more details. Think I might try a short ride today, myself. You know, a "shakedown run" on the rear end.  Tank | ||
| Nutsosane |
My shakedown runs of late have consisted of running errands. With this bum ankle I'm unable to wear my proper riding boots and I just cannot justify spirited rides without them. I need leathers too. I wish I could fit an off-the-rack suit around my scrawny 6'3" frame. Custom is the only way to go but the drawback is $$$$$. Although it would be pretty cool to have a suit I could still be using when my kids start riding bikes. Do I hear heirloom? As usual....NUTS | ||
| Tank_bueller |
I hear ya on the odd size deal. I bought a Tourmaster Cortech 2-piece. Large jacket, small pants. I'm 5'6" with a large upper and short legs. The full zipper doesn't quite match perfectly, but it works for the deal I got, and I'm protected. BTW, the "rear end" is all good, in case anyone really wanted to know that.  Tank | ||
| Tank_bueller |
Jackie, It looks like it might rain, does that count?? too late.. WWEEEEEEE...  | ||
| Nutsosane |
Hey yo Jack, I'll give you a ring this evening regarding the trailer. "achoo" that's my name. NUTS | ||
| Nutsosane |
Jackie, I hate doing this but there appears to be several models that could be considered 16'. The model size we would need has INNER dimensions of 16'2" (including cabinet) and a width of 7'. If Tony has the model number or name that would take all the guesswork out of this. Suffice to say if the trailer can be confirmed to have the above INNER dimensions then it looks like the sale is a GO. Pace (the manufacturer) lists sizes including the hitch yoke which can account for another three feet of trailer length. According to their website their 16' trailer has inner box length of 14'3" and that would not be sufficient to load 4 bikes into. Although the trailer is in excellent shape it just wouldn't serve the purpose. Give me a ring when you know more. I hate to drag this out any longer as Tony is a friend of yours and I am not a big fan of making friends jump through hoops. NUTS | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Nuts, The new jacket is the bomb! Very flexible and comfy and with the zip out torso panels it provides mucho ventilation. VERY pleased with the purchase. Figured I paid too much at the local shop but with shipping it would have cost more from New Enough (go figure). Now I just gotta find a pair of boots and pants. I'm a bit leary of ordering either online since I'd lose money if I ordered the wrong size. Perhaps I'll take a gamble on Ebay? Tank, How'd that rainy day go  ? | ||
| Tank_bueller |
 (actually, it never did rain that day) | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Shame on you Tank. Now whatcha gonna do when you are stuck indoors when the weather turns bad? I guess you can break out the ole' Scrabble game and try to spell some 7 letter words LOL!! Nuts, I was sitting on the front porch today and looked over to my left and there sat Jeffrey the toad! Good to see an old friend and nice to know he made it through another Winter. He currently resides in the drain on the end of the house next to the field. I guess the other drain got to small for his liking. Rode by Tonys' house today to check out the trailer again and let him look at the idea I have for blockoff plates. I let him ride the bike and he pulled a wheelie going from first to second not once but twice! I think if he could convince Kim to let him have one he would be a hardcore Buell fan. He said it has a more powerful takeoff and acceleration than his friends' GSXR. I guess the rev limiter works because he hit it two times during his run. | ||
| Nutsosane |
You my friend must be a Eunich! Just think how much bling you could have if you learned to show off the muffler like that. It might cause people to overlook that helmet of yours. Hey are we riding tomorrow? I am. Hey I've got some duct tape you can cover that helmet with! Again thanks for all the help with the trailer fiasco. I'm thinking we'll have a cookout when my folks get into town. The girls can play with my sister and I can cook up some deliciously spicy vittles. "The jig is up, and gone!" NUTS | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
He didn't actually have the muffler waving in the air but did lift the front wheel about 2 feet each time. Since I tend to ride like a grandma I call that a wheelie . I am planning on riding tomorrow but am stuck indoors until 4:00pm or after. If we make the ole' Bent Mountain/BRP or Bent Mountain/Christiansburg run it should still give us plenty o' time. Then again I am open to other routes other than those outlined above. All this is factoring in that you aren't too embarrassed to be seen with me and my helmet. Your helmet would fit in quite nicely at an LSD convention. Was that deer that ran out in front of us that time or was I having a flashback from staring at the back of your helmet too long? Glad the trailer worked out. I surely didn't mind the many phone calls and making my childhood friend jump threw hoops for ya! Is there anything else you need. Maybe he can get it painted the color of your choice or polish each rivet so that they are nice and shiny . A cookout sounds fun. "I got a great corkscrew" I can bring along. "Hip crowd". | ||
| Tank_bueller |
Now whatcha gonna do when you are stuck indoors when the weather turns bad? I only had one.....thats plenty for me. Going back to VIR for a trackday this weekend(7 letters). Taking a buddy with me, but he doesn't ride....hope he's not too bored. But he's good with the ladies, so he should be kicked out by noon.  Got a deal working on a Kawi ex500 with a cbr600f2 complete front swap, and an f2 wheel modded to fit the swingarm(7 letters). Rolling bike, with street and race parts included. Definite project bike, but the end Bang will be worth the minimum bucks. | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Tank, Good luck with the project bike. I bet it will give you plenty of stuff to do this Winter. Our local dealer is having an open house Saturday complete with Buell demos and a Buell stunt rider. Why don't you head on over? Afterwards we can hit some of the local twisty roads and get to know one another before we get crammed together on our Dragon trip. | ||
| Tank_bueller |
Wish I could, my new friend. Saturday I'm packing the bike up to leave Sunday, headed to VIR for a track day on Monday. Man, it just sucks you in and won't let go. I went to race school, now I'm doing track days and getting a project bike. Tank | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Tank, Have fun, be safe and keep her in an upright position  . You missed a good un' today! Me and Nuts headed out about 3:30pm and hit some of our favorite roads. Stopped by a shop in a not too distant town and scored me a pair of Alpinestar SMX3 boots which I am absolutely lovin'. Jason was gracious enough to carry my stinky hiking boots home in his tank bag (Nuts, the raccoon debt has been paid). We ended up riding a total of 134 miles but with the stopping to buy booots, get gas and look at the scenery it took us about 5 1/2 hours. I'm not going to tell you and Charlie how the weather was perfect, the roads were clean and the scenery breathtaking. I'm not the type of person to rub it in! Nuts, Any chance of going shooting/herping tomorrow instead of fishing? My wifes' friend is still hitting me up to get her grandson a Box Turtle. Also if we go this route and you head to the Walmart by chance, grab me the bulk box of .40 ammo and I'll reimburse you when you get here. If you decide you would rather go fishing make sure to bring my stinky wading boots. Do you remember Tony Rockyhara? Word around the campfire is Marcellus messed him up real good. Caught em' giving his wife a foot massage! (Message edited by luvthemtorts on June 17, 2006) | ||
| Nutsosane |
I heard he threw the brother out of a 4 story window! My ankle is feeling much better so I think it'd be wise to let it rest just a bit longer. Shootin/herping it is. I'll grab the shells and I'll bring out the .22 for giggles too. Let me know what time you wanna get this circus rolling, we've got to stop by and see Tony too. NUTS | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Nuts you are correct. Brother fell fo' stories. You know those little glass greenhouses? He fell THROUGH that. Since then he has developed a speech impedement. Still I must say you don't be giving Marcellus Wallaces' new bride no foot massage. That clay pigeon plinking was pretty fun with the .22lrs' today wasn't it? We need to get those little 2in ones I told you about at Walmart and set them at 150 yards for the .17's. Maybe even try a few at 200 yards with the 30/06's just to spice it up a bit. I know how much you like shooting that thing. | ||
| Nutsosane |
Here's ya go Brutha.http://www.thetreetops.com/ My Pop has reserved the house called "treetops" from Sun 9/10-Sun 9/17. It looks like there will be 8 heading up from Sunny S.Florida. So quarters are gonna be tight! Mapquest that place and let's see what Uhaul says. NUTS | ||
| Cyclonecharlie |
Jackie, For that comment, I hope a pigoen poops on your tank. Are you trying to give Nut's a nervous tick(shooting clays with a 30-06) that's just evil. The boy's got no padding up there you know. Well the racing didn't go well this weekend. He fell off in the first race and the bike broke(smoked a clutch) in the second race on the third lap will he was taking the lead. Thought we had got rid of the evil grimlones after the first race. Hope you guy's have a great "Father's Day"(milk it) it's just one day a year.Wishing I was there............Charlie | ||
| Tank_bueller |
It looks like there will be 8 heading up from Sunny S.Florida.  Wow, them dudes multiplied like rabbits! Do ya'll want me to check into another house?? Gotta go. be back on Tuesday.  Tank | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Charlie, Sorry to hear about the bike problems on the track. I am glad to hear that you all are safe though! You gotta make it back up here some time to show us the proper way to attack these twisty roads. Jason, I mapped it out. Five hours thirty four minutes. I also looked up truck and trailer rentals but couldn't find anything that was motorcycle specific. I like the idea of having the front wheel in a chock with tiedowns on both sides front and back. We may have to spend a weekend modifying my trailer. Take out the metal grate and replace with 3/4 wood, add side by side wheel chocks and bolt in some anchor points. It will take us several hours but may be our best option. I think I could then snag a cover rated for towing which will protect my bike from dings and weather. Run your plan by me one more time as far as departure and return dates so I can try to get a definate from the wife. | ||
| Nutsosane |
Alright, here we go (again) The rental will be from Sunday Sept. 10 until Sunday Sept. 17. The incredible multiplying S.Florida contingent will be arriving sometime Sun. 9/10 in the afternoon. I figure it'll take a while on Sun to unload and get settled thus no ride that day. Then ride Mon, Tues, Wed. If you have to go we roll out; if not, we can stay as many additional days or half days as you wish. The southerners will probably be heading out of town on Sunday sometime early or late Saturday. I would like to get 3 days riding in. If all you can swing is 2 then that's what we'll do. Tank, I'm trying to get a sure count of those little Gremlins. With our recent trailer fiasco it looks like they have struck upon a really big trailer that will have plenty of room for bikes numbering in double digits!  It might be a sensible idea to find secure accomodations with this crew; especially seeing as how the Fast&Loose crew may only be there for half the week. NUTS | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Ewww, somebodys' grumpy today! Couldn't even return a brothers' call last night huh? Oh well, I sat at the overlook and took my dip while enjoying the antics of two Squirrels playing. | ||
| Nutsosane |
Sorry for not strolling up to meet you but my BAL was above .08 I was resting up for my morning fence installation. It's all finished up and being tested as we speak. I will be off this week Wed, Thur, and Sunday. Will we be playing in the woods or on the bike any of those days? I'm up for some shooting, fishing or riding, weather permitting.  I need to talk to you about the modifying your trailer and what we'll be able to get done. NUTS | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Shoulda known you were sittin' at home getting smashed! What is that, twice in 6 months? Maybe we need to plan an intervention one of those days instead of going riding . Are you trying to shoot down my trailer renovation ideas or just trying to get out of helping  ? | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Forgot to ask. Have you discussed my "situation" with your pops? I don't want to ruin anybody's good time but in the same turn need to make sure I don't put myself in a position where I'm gonna fall out down there. You know the drill. Spicy or strong smells, fermented items, heat and sun. | ||
| Nutsosane |
Jackie, I hadn't thought about the heat at all. I did discuss the spice situation with him and that should not be a problem. I don't see those guys suspending the daily rides until the afternoon though. I can't believe I have overlooked this. As far as the trailer goes I was questioning how far you were interested in "modifying" it. Oh hey how's them stones? NUTS | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
I'm sufferin' over here man. Pretty sure I threw one last night since it felt like napalm traveling through my urethra. I'm putting some serious thought into the trip. When I first mentioned the idea of the Dragon I didn't realize so many others would be involved. With my limitations I am wondering if I should wait until it is just you and me. That way you can enjoy the time with your pops without anyone having to work around my schedule. I am certainly not going to ask anyone to hold off riding until the late afternoon hours which has me thinking. By the time I can head out everyone else will be heading in which kinda leaves me as the odd man out. When we ride, hunt, shoot or whatever we are able to work around my needs but to expect you or anyone else to do that in a group situation is unfair and unrealistic. I just don't know. I'm already starting to stress over the logistics and that is bad since stress is yet another item that sets off my downward spiral into tachycardia and hypotension land. Did you ever think you would be friends with somoene so fragile ? | ||
| Tank_bueller |
Nuts, I just called "the place"(5:45pm) and could have booked the "Treetops" house for the dates specified. You may want to check with Pops to make sure he's good to go??($200 deposit required) (Message edited by tank_bueller on June 20, 2006) |
