| Author | Message | ||
     Ourdee |
126 cu. in. Alligator prototype  | ||
| 1313 |
That looks similar the one that was at Buell, behind the curtains in R&D... | ||
| Ourdee |
I've built recumbents before. Largest engine I put on one was a 550 4 cylinder. I need to come up with a skinny motor tranny combo. | ||
| Pwnzor |
I've seen a couple of those at TWoS in the past... Maybe I'll go up there this weekend and see if Jim's ribs are still any good. Maybe throw a hammock up and hang out, drink a few sandwiches and take a nap. | ||
| Ourdee |
I hate you. | ||
| Pwnzor |
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| 86129squids |
I've always been intrigued by Gurney's work. I'd LOVE to try out an Alligator. Wonder if there are kits?? | ||
| Ourdee |
I think the company is still around. I don't know who owns it. I believe the bikes go for $30k +. | ||
| Ourdee |
The A-1 version a.k.a. "Grandpa Gator" was built on a Honda XL350 platform in 1976.  | ||
| Ourdee |
I've seen a couple of those at TWoS in the past... Maybe I'll go up there this weekend and see if Jim's ribs are still any good. Maybe throw a hammock up and hang out, drink a few sandwiches and take a nap. I have to do what I can. Hiding indoors today.  | ||
| Crusty |
Now, I'm hungry. | ||
| Ourdee |
Sorry. | ||
| Crusty |
Yeah; but Velvet Smoke is only a couple of miles from my house. One of these times I'm going to have to try their ribs; I keep getting the Burnt Ends. | ||
| Ourdee |
I think you will be disappointed with the ribs. | ||
| Crusty |
Why? Have you tried them? | ||
| Ourdee |
Nope. I just know how good Jim's are and how good Velvet's burnt ends are. The expectations are high. I am guessing they will be above middle of the road ribs. I doubt they are Jim's level. I usually eat Jim's without sauce. I think Velvet will need sauce. And while their sauce is good on burnt ends, it takes a level of sophistication in meat from cradle to rack that Jim has to pull off the miraculous. I do not think they have the same pigs to begin with. I am just trying to take the pressure off Velvet that I personally have laid up in my mind. I still have high hopes. | ||
| 86129squids |
Well, things are looking up for a future road trip...  | ||
| Tootal |
I see you're going totally PC!! A friend of mine had one and loved it. A very well built bike. | ||
| Zac4mac |
Alternative opinion: FUGLIEST M/C ever made. Honda’s built some odd stuff over the years but the PCH is in the same league as the Nissan Juke. Vomit ugly | ||
| 86129squids |
LOL!!! Zac, it's all good. I also hate the Juke. Most vehicles built/designed as of past years are fugly. One exception, IMHO, is the Lexus SC430... I'd LOVE to score one of those, Pebble Beach edition. FWIW, now I gotta study on how to make this thing a bit quicker. I remember that it handles well in the twisties, but it currently is running Dunlops, not my fave brand. This will be my 2nd PC800- once owned a first year '89 model, which came with 2 tone white pearl. | ||
| Tootal |
Hey, I owned a Honda Element, who am I to judge!! The PC was a bit of a Swiss army knife, sort of like my Element. Nothing to look at but very versatile. Definitely function over form! | ||
| Pwnzor |
Yep, it's a do-it-all street bike. Now strip that beemer down to the bolts and restore it from the ground up. | ||
| 86129squids |
Matthew, yes sir. Given that I now work for a powdercoating operation... hmmm. What might I get to do? My abilities as a mechanic are fair, not impressive. What I've gathered about being an old Beemer owner is that you should be able to service the whole dang thing. I guess I'm on my way. I did find room in the shed for both bikes, comfortably.  Also- I texted my mechanic about my new acquisition. He knows it down to the frame. We have a common pair of friends who just happened to create a track bike out of a wadded up PC800. | ||
| Ourdee |
1 1/2 months to go. | ||
| 86129squids |
Well, shit! Gotta get my schedule RQ in, order parts ASAP! Got a half-day of riding in yesterday, gonna need a weekend! | ||
| Fireboltwillie |
looking forward to it... gonna need it... got cabin 4 reserved | ||
| Glitch |
I think I may head up for the camping. I'd be riding at Iron Mountain though. https://ironmountainresort.com/pages/recreation-pa rk I need to find a trailer for my buggy. Charlie said its great trail riding. | ||
| Buellish |
I hope to see you then Dave,it's been too long! I had a good visit with Greg Campbell (Tootal) yesterday,he was passing through on his way north and stopped by the house.We discovered that we have more in common than just Buell's.We've got a great group of friends that come to Suches for the Buell events,don't we? | ||
| Glitch |
It HAS been too long! | ||
| Pwnzor |
It's been a year. This was October 19,2019   |
