A few pics of the new bike.

[Grumpy]

Still a work in progress, but getting there.









And just for grins, what it looked like in Feb when I bought it.

[hubcapsc]

That looks great!

-Mike

[Paxton]

She's beautiful. Be careful, she's a fast Black!

[Grumpy]

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.

[IamGCW]

Looking good. 

Gil

[thewoodman]

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.

[Jess from VA]

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?

[Grumpy]

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.

[Grumpy]

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.

[Jess from VA]

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. 

[Grumpy]

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.

[billyboy]

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.

[iliveforcurves]

Good looking bike!  The gauges look really good.  I'd like to know what kind of license plate frame you've got there.

[Grumpy]

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.

[_Sheffjs_]

Sawwwweetness

[Thunderbolt]

Looks good Bill.  I like the gauges too.  Paint looks good on the bags.  I guess your neighbor did them?

[Grumpy]

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.

[Gondul#408]

Looking pretty sweet.

[larue]

Nice work Grump...sweet looking ride already 

[Bert AKA,Valkaholic]

Great Job Grumpy. Your Refurbished Tourer Looks Awesome.

[Tundra]

Nice job Bill

[BCoy]

AWESOME!  Great job!

[nogrey]

I love the gauges! Can you tell us where you got them?

[Grumpy]

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

[OnaWingandaPrayer]

the ole gal has cleaned up real nice an purty .  Glad your healing has come along so well .

[donaldcc]

  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. 

[John Schmidt]

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.

[Grumpy]

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.

[Flrider]

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.

[FloridaValkRyder]

Great job Bill. Can't wait to see it in person.

[Grumpy]

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.

[flsix]

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.

[Valkahuna]

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.

[Grumpy]

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.

[BF]

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. 

[Grumpy]

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.

[BF]

Umm.  Another product line perhaps?   Grumpys guages.     

[larue]

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.