Daniel Meyer
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« on: March 29, 2012, 09:39:20 AM » |
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Those that know me well will see that there is something clearly and startlingly unnatural about this picture.  I can't imagine what came over me... |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2012, 09:41:31 AM » |
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WOW ....It looks great Daniel and I bet she runs much better as well  Good job on the wheels what did you use ? |
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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2012, 09:45:06 AM » |
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I thought your bike was painted a greyish, filth color. Great work. |
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Jabba
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« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2012, 09:59:27 AM » |
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Well, at LEAST there isn't one of goofy assed curved profile tires on the back...
It does look pretty sharp there Daniel.
is she wondering what all the fuss is about?
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2012, 10:01:17 AM » |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2012, 10:04:45 AM » |
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Good job on the wheels what did you use ?
A nearly impervious armor created out of fork oil and road dirt.  (dawn and a sponge...I may have to file an environmental impact statement concerning the run-off) |
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« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2012, 10:06:39 AM » |
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don't do it anymore. she'll get used to it and want it all the time.  i'm trying to convince mine now that she doesn't always need a bath.  |
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DDT (12)
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Sometimes ya just gotta go...
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« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2012, 10:14:34 AM » |
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Lookin' mighty good, Daniel... I hope you don't expect me to follow suit...?
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RainMaker
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« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2012, 10:17:46 AM » |
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It's amazing what you can do with photoshop. Dragon actually looks clean, but I know better.  |
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R J
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« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2012, 10:29:24 AM » |
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Rainmaker, you sure know how to blow the wind out of a bubble. LOL
Last time I saw that bike like that was many many many moons ago, like your return trip from Alaska.
Lookin good.
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« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2012, 10:31:41 AM » |
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Last time it was cleaned (on purpose I might add) was at Inzane last summer???
I know it wasn't you that washed it then but I do recall.....................
Or was it?
LL
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Tailgate Tommy
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« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2012, 10:32:19 AM » |
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But - how long will it stay that way?  |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2012, 10:40:47 AM » |
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Lookin' mighty good, Daniel... I hope you don't expect me to follow suit...?
DDT
LOL! Not at all! I can't imagine what came over me! It's amazing what you can do with photoshop. Dragon actually looks clean, but I know better. Hey it pays to have "skillz"!  Last time I saw that bike like that was many many many moons ago, like your return trip from Alaska.
Lookin good.
I think I'm *still* cleaning bits of Alaska off that bike! Last time it was cleaned (on purpose I might add) was at Inzane last summer???
I know it wasn't you that washed it then but I do recall.....................
Or was it?
LL
Heh heh...it gets cleaned "on purpose" more than folks may imagine...there's just seldom any evidence of it for very long! But - how long will it stay that way? I'd wager not for very long! I'm worried about going south this weekend...I may have upset the order of things and there could be a tsunami or something! |
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2012, 11:11:25 AM » |
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Looks groovy, man! Now show us a picture of YOUR valk! |
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« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2012, 11:12:03 AM » |
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Where'd u get the new Valk? I like this one!!
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« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2012, 11:17:47 AM » |
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Looks groovy, man! Now show us a picture of YOUR valk! I too would like to see the REAL one, hehe. |
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« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2012, 11:22:57 AM » |
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I knew it before I opened the thread. Never knew you bike was black.  |
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« Reply #17 on: March 29, 2012, 12:27:03 PM » |
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Last time it was cleaned (on purpose I might add) was at Inzane last summer???
I know it wasn't you that washed it then but I do recall.....................
Or was it?
LL
Took the words out of my mouth LL... They even sold the rags used to wash it at dinner that night. I forget how much money they brought in OR who the lucky winner was.... Maybe Willow or someone will chime in with the answer. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #18 on: March 29, 2012, 12:29:37 PM » |
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what size tire is that.
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« Reply #19 on: March 29, 2012, 12:36:32 PM » |
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Remember, a clean bike is an aerodynamic bike.  |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #20 on: March 29, 2012, 12:43:15 PM » |
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what size tire is that.
Front is standard...an Avon Cobra 150/80R17 Rear is a 205/60/16 Goodyear TT |
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« Reply #22 on: March 29, 2012, 03:14:56 PM » |
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I'd wager not for very long! I'm worried about going south this weekend...I may have upset the order of things and there could be a tsunami or something!
Don't worry, not only have I NOT washed mine, it looks like I'll not be riding it this weekend either, so any danger of metaphorically "Crossing the streams" by us both washing our Valks at once can be put to rest... |
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« Reply #23 on: March 29, 2012, 03:21:04 PM » |
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Those that know me well will see that there is something clearly and startlingly unnatural about this picture.
Well, I can't say I know you well. Don't know you, personally, at all. But I do know of you and what is startling about the photo is the bike is not in motion.
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« Reply #24 on: March 29, 2012, 04:30:48 PM » |
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« Reply #25 on: March 29, 2012, 05:02:46 PM » |
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What the hell,when did it rain in Texas ???
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« Reply #26 on: March 29, 2012, 05:16:20 PM » |
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« Reply #27 on: March 29, 2012, 05:20:32 PM » |
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Daniel,
Where did you get teh cool dragon on your fender?
TIA
Jim
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« Reply #28 on: March 29, 2012, 06:27:23 PM » |
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Last time it was cleaned (on purpose I might add) was at Inzane last summer???
I know it wasn't you that washed it then but I do recall.....................
Or was it?
LL
Took the words out of my mouth LL... They even sold the rags used to wash it at dinner that night. I forget how much money they brought in OR who the lucky winner was.... Maybe Willow or someone will chime in with the answer. Hay Jimmyt Ha! I don't remember how much I paid for them. Was a gift for my daughter-in-law who had "one in the oven" and couldn't make it to Inzane. They've had their son now, his name is Ryder of course. |
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« Reply #29 on: March 29, 2012, 07:18:40 PM » |
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if you make a clean spot you gotta do the whole thing! looks mucho better. |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #30 on: March 29, 2012, 08:38:28 PM » |
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Daniel,
Where did you get teh cool dragon on your fender?
TIA
Jim
At one end or the other of The Dragon...about a decade ago... |
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« Reply #31 on: March 30, 2012, 04:12:03 AM » |
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Thanks for washing it finally! I figure the value of everyones Valk just went up $500 to maybe a $1000... Kinda of like real estate in a nice neighborhood, but, theres that one house on the block that ... Of course you could argue that you have removed the protective film, and are just now enjoying the true luster and beauty she was created with. Looks good!!! Wish I were riding south, argh Craig NcGhostrider 99 I/S |
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« Reply #32 on: March 30, 2012, 07:42:47 AM » |
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Isn't there a "vehicle washing ban" in Texas because of the drought?
I may have to report this.
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« Reply #33 on: March 30, 2012, 08:28:34 AM » |
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Isn't there a "vehicle washing ban" in Texas because of the drought?
I may have to report this.
This is Daniel we're talking about... What makes you think this happened in Texas? |
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