What's with everyone lately? You all act like you have lives or something? ;)
This place is too quiet! Someone crank a throttle, or an electric guitar, or something!
Well, it is the Christmas Season but I can respond with a bit of good news. My wife had her credit card stolen and we didn't notice until the strange bills started rolling in. It took some time but the police eventually found the culprit with the card. When they called to have me press charges I told them not to bother. I totalled up my bills and it turns out this guy was spending a lot less than my wife.
Now that was funny. Not nice, but funny just the same....lol
I've noticed that myself, PC. Busy time of year.... compounded by a lot of family illness for us as well. We need to get busy...
Sadly this forum is a bee hive compared to 2 other bike forums I am on. I know a bunch of people here are suffering from PMS about this point in time:
PARKED MOTORCYCLE SYNDROME,
I am not yet I have a few small projects left to complete.
PC are you going to be in attendance at Troll's event in WI this summer?
Ratman, I don't know. Probably not as the wife will probably not be able to make the ride and I can't leave her alone due to health issues.
Anyone going to the motorcycle show in Toronto in January? I'm thinking about making a day of it with some folks from Rochester.
Here's my news: I've been around on the internet, purchasin' some nice stuff for ma-deuce and now I'm waitin' for it to be shipped at my door...
Then I'll post pics...
Meanwhile, I wish YOU ALL a MERRY CHRISTMAS and such a HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)
Quote from: mittico68 on December 18, 2015, 10:24:52 AM
Here's my news: I've been around on the internet, purchasin' some nice stuff for ma-deuce and now I'm waitin' for it to be shipped at my door...
Then I'll post pics...
We'll all be looking for that update, I'm sure!
QuoteMeanwhile, I wish YOU ALL a MERRY CHRISTMAS and such a HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)
Likewise! Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year to you too!
Okay, it HAS been very quiet here. Well, here's a story for you. . . . .
I had just come out of Tractor Supply the other day, and had just put my purchases in my saddle bags and trunk, when I heard the sound of screeching tires. I look over and there is a pickup truck in front of the store that threw it into reverse and was peeling out. His tires finally got some grip and the truck started to reverse. Then after going back about 50 feet at full speed, the guy puts it in drive, does a burn out and points his truck right toward me. I had no idea what I did to piss this guy off, but it looked like he was determined to run me and my bike over as he came at me at full speed. At the last second he turns the wheels, and slams on the brakes, screeching to a stop. I figured What's going to happen next?". The guy then looks at me and says "I saw your Indian and I just had to come over. I used to own four Indians". Whew! That was a relief that I was not about to be murdered.
So our conversation started the usual course we all have as our bikes are mistaken for Indians. I explained to him it was a Drifter. He asked me if it also had a Jap engine too. Oh well. I said, "Thankfully, it does!". Anyway, we probably talked bikes for about 20 minutes. He used to have a collection of Indians, Harleys, and Triumphs, but sold them when he stopped riding. The guy said he was 85, but he didn't look a day over 70.
Then in the curt style of many seniors, he said he couldn't waste any more time talking, as he had many errands to run. So we said our goodbyes and he drove off. Then I put my riding gear on, which took a few minutes. Just as I'm ready to start my bike, I noticed he turned around and had driven up along side of me again. He said "I just want to hear your engine when you start it.". So I started it and he a had a big grin on his face. I revved it a few times for good measure, to which he responded "Yup, sure sounds like a Harley too.". Oh well. ??? :o
Well, anyway, that was my excitement for the day!
I think about all of us have had a story like that.
Cool story......
QuoteAnyone going to the motorcycle show in Toronto in January? I'm thinking about making a day of it with some folks from Rochester.
Yes have my tickets and just deciding if we are going to go up Friday, and spend Sat looking about and head home, or drive up early Sat look about and then spend the night and drive home Sunday. From my driveway to the International Center is just over 5 hours in good weather. Last time it was freezing rain on the drive down and took 7 hours, makes for a really long tiring day. I'll be there on Sat for sure as it stands now. I'll pm you later with a number you will be able to reach me at. and perhaps in the five halls we can met up. I will be looking for xmas gifts for all my friends.....
same also a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year to all.......
Quote from: CDNRatMan on December 17, 2015, 22:42:51 PM
Sadly this forum is a bee hive compared to 2 other bike forums I am on. I know a bunch of people here are suffering from PMS about this point in time:
PARKED MOTORCYCLE SYNDROME,
I am not yet I have a few small projects left to complete.
PC are you going to be in attendance at Troll's event in WI this summer?
Yea, you should see how dead it is on the Delphi drifter forum.... this thread alone makes for more posts than I see over there in about a month....
That is one forum, the UKVDOG is really quiet as is the Vulcan Riders Association of Canada......all really quiet.....
There's a Vulcan Riders Group in my area. The FB site gets maybe 2 posts month . . . . from the same guy.
Sounds like this one, might be more on face book but I an not on FB so don't know. They are saying there is a huge Vulcan riders gathering in WI the week before the Troll gathering......
Quote from: CDNRatMan on December 18, 2015, 14:06:56 PM
Yes have my tickets and just deciding if we are going to go up Friday, and spend Sat looking about and head home, or drive up early Sat look about and then spend the night and drive home Sunday. From my driveway to the International Center is just over 5 hours in good weather. Last time it was freezing rain on the drive down and took 7 hours, makes for a really long tiring day. I'll be there on Sat for sure as it stands now. I'll pm you later with a number you will be able to reach me at. and perhaps in the five halls we can met up.
We are trying to figure out the same. I figure with a half hour at the boarder, it will take us about 3 hours from Rochester. So, it is possible to do just the day I think. Meeting up would be neat!
3 hours from Rochester sounds about right. Like I said for us depending on weather is a huge factor. For you 3 there, 4 hours on the ground, 3 hours home and you have a nice 10 hour day , for us it is far more. Tomorrow I'll be in touch with Chris and get the timing down. I am going to opt for the Drive down Friday afternoon, spend a few hours wandering the halls, scope out were things are and then Sat hit the places we want to buy stuff at and then about 1400 head home......
I'll pm you my cell number later.
Update...
Here's the stuff I've been houndin' around for ma-deuce:
1st pic - a brand new repro of the old school clacson: and it works nice!
2nd pic - springs and bar for my home made solo seat (winter project)
3rd pic - a Kawasaki OEM spotlight bar (it was the black version, but in really bad shape, so now I'm cleanin' off all the rust and then I'll make it black powder again - winter project)
4th & 5th pics - a retro look helmet (it's got a little indian's head stamped on each of its 3 buttons)
6th pic - brand new california style floorboards! (the vendor's ad. was for 1500 Drifters fitment only, but I can assure you: they've been a smooth bolt on!).
That's a good-looking pile of parts you have there, mittico!! I especially like that helmet..... do you mind telling us where you got it????
Helmet is cool but is it DOT approved?
Here's the link for that helmet: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOFA-HELM-BIKE-TRIKE-MOPED-MOKICK-STREET-HELMET-MOTORRAD-LEDER-BRAUN-1-Gr-XL-/361453004874?hash=item542847284a:g:~f0AAOxyBXNSUZmO
BTW, the helmet is not DOT approved, but I don't mind: it's very similar to a DOT one! And, most of all, it's got a real retro style... 8)
The goggles are selled apart: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brille-Motorradbrille-Sonne-Urlaub-Bike-Skibrille-Schnee-Leder-getonte-Scheiben-/361421662543?hash=item542668e94f:g:zQoAAOSwAL9UiG7A
THe overall quality is very good and the helmet is really light and comfy.
Well not to get into a long off topic thread but in Ontario the fine for a non DOT approved helmet is $110.00 and the bike is parked till you return with a proper helmet, if in the opinion of the officer it will be a long wait till you return the bike will be taken to the impound lot.
I would be interested if it was DOT approved. I would make the ride look that much more retro.....
Really cool that the floor broads were a plug and play item for you. How are they comfort wise?
Sorry Mr. Ratman for the delay of this reply, but I've been busy with the Christmas lunch (it started 4 hours ago...).
Here in Italy it's the same: a non DOT approved helmet claims for a sanction wich range is $50 - $250, plus a 30 days stop of the bike.
You know what, I'm not a fashion victim but I do prefer to ride with that retro look helmet... ;)
The floorboards are very comfortable: same vibrations as with the OEM boards and my feet have enough support, even though my shoes number is 13 (45 for the european standard)!
There are leather covered helmets that are DOT compliant.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-Helmets/Dark-Rider-Black-Leather-Half-Helmet-with-3-Snap-Visor/98189.html
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-Helmets/Outlaw-T-72-Black-Synthetic-Leather-Dual-Visor-Motorcycle-Half-Helmet/220491.html
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/13990/i/vega-xts-naked-leather-helmet?SITEID=Google+SEARCH+NON-BRAND+Motorcycle_Helmets&WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=10001&P_ID=1244671682&adpos=1t3&creative=84409583213&device=c&matchtype=e&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAiA7_OzBRDA8OfT3orp51oSJACVqslI6yNFZAMP6su0b8cfodgZbDL34OZvuCvrF2wVysUCKBoCDeDw_wcB
....and there are probably others if you look around. That's just what I googled in a couple of minutes.
I know that there are a lot of DOT complaint leather covered helmets out there, but that one is really n ice looking, and the ones that are different and nice looking are non complaint, the ones that are a dime a dozen seem to be not ones I really like.
PC I have a new Christmas special picture just for you.......If you want I can PM it to you......ask 49 Reo and GB because I vetted it through them and also through Driftingirl........if you want their opinion on my new Xmas picture......
JOY to the world... :o
I thought I heard Taps being played this evening......gently.
And now, for something completely different.
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Gotta love steampunk!
Special!
I wonder if those would keep the voices at bay.........
Quote from: CDNRatMan on December 28, 2015, 23:16:48 PM
I wonder if those would keep the voices at bay.........
I'm not sure, but I do know that the first one will keep the government from reading your mind! ;)
I really like the second one, it would be a cool helmet to wear on a crotch rocket........
I like the ones with the vacuum tubes. Anything with tubes is cool.