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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2014, 07:50:05 AM » |
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That looks great!
-Mike
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Paxton
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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2014, 08:08:23 AM » |
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She's beautiful. Be careful, she's a fast Black!  |
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J. Paxton Gomez
1966 First year Bronco... 302 CI V8
1975 First year Chrysler Cordoba... 360 CI V8
1978 Honda 750F / Cafe Racer
2000 GL1500CY Fast-Black Standard Solo Rider
So Cal... 91205
"Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul."
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Grumpy
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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2014, 08:31:39 AM » |
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She's beautiful. Be careful, she's a fast Black! Fast black is right, don't know if it was the carb rebuild or that I used the is icu or what, but it definitely has more power that it did. Just rolling on at 35 in fifth really throws you back in the seat. Kinda surprised me to say the least. |
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2014, 08:37:29 AM » |
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Looking good.
Gil
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Gil
uıɐƃɐ ʎɐqǝ ɟɟo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ɹǝʌǝu ןן,ı
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thewoodman
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2014, 08:45:22 AM » |
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VERY impressive, Bill! That can't be my old windshield, can it? It's too clear and pretty like the rest of the scooter. How'd you do that? Can't wait to see it up close.
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 The first step in getting somewhere is deciding that you are not going to stay where you are. TheWoodMan |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2014, 08:54:22 AM » |
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Looking good Bill. Bit lighter and easier handling that an Interstate. Where'd you get those nice exhaust tips.  How's progress on the old hands? |
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Grumpy
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« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2014, 09:00:12 AM » |
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VERY impressive, Bill! That can't be my old windshield, can it? It's too clear and pretty like the rest of the scooter. How'd you do that? Can't wait to see it up close.
Nope, a couple weeks ago, Fiend in missouri needed a starter and alternator, I had a couple spares here. We worked out a swap and some cash , it is a national cycle switch blade, with the quick release mounts. Brand new in the box, lot smaller shield, but so far I like it. |
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« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2014, 09:01:54 AM » |
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Looking good Bill. Bit lighter and easier handling that an Interstate. Where'd you get those nice exhaust tips. How's progress on the old hands? Hands are not too bad, still stiff but useable. the right has one finger that will never work right, but lucky any of them work. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2014, 09:20:14 AM » |
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Good to hear. Using them daily is probably the best medicine.
I now wake up with a middle finger locked curled/bent and have to reach over with the other hand to straighten it out (pop). WTH is up with that? Aging sucks.
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« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2014, 09:41:31 AM » |
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Good to hear. Using them daily is probably the best medicine.
I now wake up with a middle finger locked curled/bent and have to reach over with the other hand to straighten it out (pop). WTH is up with that? Aging sucks.
Got that right, most of my problems are old age. The injuries have caused some arthritis to rear its head, and the left now has carpel tunnel. Oh well I guess as long as I am looking down at the grass not up every thing is good. |
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billyboy
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« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2014, 10:07:03 AM » |
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Looks great Grumps. Can't wait to share some wind with ya soon. Wait that didn't sound quite right.  Well you know what I mean. Will miss you at Inzane Bill. |
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iliveforcurves
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« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2014, 10:54:59 AM » |
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Good looking bike! The gauges look really good. I'd like to know what kind of license plate frame you've got there.
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Live to ride, ride to...uh, what was the question again?
2003 Valkyrie Standard
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 500
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250
1978 Yamaha SR500 (not running)
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Grumpy
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« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2014, 11:25:35 AM » |
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Good looking bike! The gauges look really good. I'd like to know what kind of license plate frame you've got there.
I truthfully cannot remember who made the license frame, I bought it years ago from west coast cycle in tamps. It is one of the survivors from the Interstate. |
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_Sheffjs_
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« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2014, 11:44:39 AM » |
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« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2014, 12:15:46 PM » |
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Looks good Bill. I like the gauges too. Paint looks good on the bags. I guess your neighbor did them?
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Grumpy
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« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2014, 12:25:49 PM » |
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Looks good Bill. I like the gauges too. Paint looks good on the bags. I guess your neighbor did them?
Yep was a freebee, I just paid for the paint, he would not accept any thing for the work. Great guy to have next door. |
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Gondul
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« Reply #17 on: June 05, 2014, 12:49:25 PM » |
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Looking pretty sweet.
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As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion....
John Adams - 1797
Because Thou lovest the Burning-ground,
I have made a Burning-ground of my heart
That Thou, Dark One, hunter of the Burning-ground,
Mayest dance Thy eternal dance.
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larue
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« Reply #18 on: June 05, 2014, 01:42:51 PM » |
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Nice work Grump...sweet looking ride already |
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Bert AKA,Valkaholic
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« Reply #19 on: June 05, 2014, 02:38:17 PM » |
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Great Job Grumpy. Your Refurbished Tourer Looks Awesome.
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Life Is A Highway, I Wanna Ride It All Night Long !
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Tundra
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« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2014, 02:48:51 PM » |
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Nice job Bill |
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« Reply #21 on: June 05, 2014, 02:54:27 PM » |
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AWESOME! Great job!
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nogrey
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« Reply #22 on: June 05, 2014, 04:48:44 PM » |
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I love the gauges! Can you tell us where you got them?
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Grumpy
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« Reply #23 on: June 05, 2014, 04:59:53 PM » |
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I love the gauges! Can you tell us where you got them?
Bought the gauges from Amazon, they are 1 1/2 in gauges. But no pods are available for that size, so I made them on the lathe. The oil gauge is here... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QJ9JX8/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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« Reply #24 on: June 05, 2014, 05:47:14 PM » |
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the ole gal has cleaned up real nice an purty . Glad your healing has come along so well .
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« Reply #25 on: June 05, 2014, 05:52:34 PM » |
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Good for you. The bike looks great! Enjoy. my mom and brother are in Tampa so I am there frequently. she is having some medical issues so I will be there soon. nice exhaust tips! like to see you post. |
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #26 on: June 05, 2014, 07:01:53 PM » |
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Bill, very nice. Just one request there old friend.....keep the darn thing upright! OK?  Have to hook up when we all get back so we can take a look at it up close. |
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« Reply #27 on: June 05, 2014, 08:45:23 PM » |
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Bill, very nice. Just one request there old friend.....keep the darn thing upright! OK? Have to hook up when we all get back so we can take a look at it up close. I plan on it, has slowed me down a lot. Not taking any chances, getting too old and take too long to heal. |
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Flrider
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« Reply #28 on: June 05, 2014, 10:59:25 PM » |
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Bike looks great Bill :cooldude
You sure don't waste any time, even when not 100% recup.
C u when we get back, be safe.
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« Reply #29 on: June 06, 2014, 08:46:07 AM » |
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Great job Bill. Can't wait to see it in person.
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I still miss her.
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« Reply #30 on: June 06, 2014, 10:04:14 AM » |
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Great job Bill. Can't wait to see it in person.
Still a work in progress, going to build an exhaust system for it, working on a solo rack for the back fender. But it is ride able, and I mostly am too. Going to do some exploring South east of here for a Q when all the bunch gets back in the flatland's. |
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« Reply #31 on: June 06, 2014, 10:22:25 AM » |
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Bill she looks real good. Can't wait to see her in person.
Also looking forward to some new Q locations south of Orlando and Tampa.
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« Reply #32 on: June 06, 2014, 06:58:34 PM » |
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Hey Bill, It looks GREAT! I think she has a lot of the sould of the old Red & Black IS (RIP)  I am totally with what John said: namely, keep it up on two wheels! You know that the Black and Chrome are the fastest, so be careful. I'm looking forward to riding with you. Maybe the GOTF next spring? Just moving out to Deland, so a little closer to you and Murph. |
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The key thing is to wake up breathing! All the rest can be fixed. (Except Stupid - You can't fix that)
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« Reply #33 on: June 06, 2014, 08:13:31 PM » |
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Hey Bill, It looks GREAT! I think she has a lot of the sould of the old Red & Black IS (RIP) I am totally with what John said: namely, keep it up on two wheels! You know that the Black and Chrome are the fastest, so be careful. I'm looking forward to riding with you. Maybe the GOTF next spring? Just moving out to Deland, so a little closer to you and Murph. That is great that you will be closer. The GOTF was on my list, but did not make it this time. I am planning on it for next year. We have a couple others around here wanting to make it also. |
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« Reply #34 on: June 06, 2014, 10:40:34 PM » |
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Did you recently order those Motsen guages from them or are they some you already had laying around?
Reason I ask is I had sent them an email asking to order and never heard back....nadda, zip, nothing.
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« Reply #35 on: June 07, 2014, 04:03:39 AM » |
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Did you recently order those Motsen guages from them or are they some you already had laying around?
Reason I ask is I had sent them an email asking to order and never heard back....nadda, zip, nothing.
They are not Motsen, they are Equus gauges I purchased from Amazon, I made the pods for them on the lathe. They are 1 1/2 in gauges and electrical. |
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« Reply #36 on: June 07, 2014, 08:20:40 AM » |
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Umm. Another product line perhaps? Grumpys guages. |
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I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to |
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« Reply #37 on: June 07, 2014, 09:52:11 AM » |
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Did you recently order those Motsen guages from them or are they some you already had laying around?
Reason I ask is I had sent them an email asking to order and never heard back....nadda, zip, nothing.
hey BF, i had gotten a fuel gauge from these guys at motosens recently, they are no longer based out of germany, now they have a branch in canada, sweet lady there handles orders, her name is sharon wilson, she will take your order over the phone and your credit card info and address and mail you your stuff. you get to choose illumination color too to mach the colr light on the speedo and tach on your bike. here is her phone in canada 403 327 1444. Hope that helps. |
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