06-01-2009, 07:46
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Area Commander
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: OK. Thanking Our Brave Soldiers
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Originally Posted by Sdiver
Added some new accessories to the bike.
New Pipes ('Pythons' and YES they are LOUD), new pegs, new grips, engine guard, ditch lights (aka Passing lamps, although haven't got those on yet, I'll put them on the same time I put on my speakers) and new 'Nose Art' on the front tin.
Of course with the nose art, I had to come up with a name, like WW II pilots on their AC's. At first I thought about putting on a couple of Pigs Fu*king and calling it "Makin' Bacon", but found this in one of the shops here in town.
I racked my brain long and hard for the proper name, then it hit me.......there is one young lady here on this board, (well actually her sister is), but she is here in spirit and I know her sis reads the boards to her everyday.
With the new pipes and the inspiration she gives, I've decided to name the bike after her....."Kristy's Cannons".
Holly,
Aside from giving your sister that dance I promised her, she of course will be getting a ride.  |
S,
Beautiful Bike!!! The art came out very well, and sis got a huge grin when I told her about it! She says, "Thank you!"
Rock-On S!!!
Holly
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06-01-2009, 09:23
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#62
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Virginia
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My Scooter
2004 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Peace Officer Edition...that's my youngest with me at the Toy Run in Las Cruces, NM.
Perge Sed Caute
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06-01-2009, 10:28
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Auxiliary
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Okinawa Japan
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'07 Ducati 1098
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06-01-2009, 11:50
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Asset
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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A couple...
A 1982 BMW R100S I bought new, and is still my daily rider.
I purchased a used 1979 RD400F after the Beemer for messing about on the race track.
Ride safe, all.
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06-01-2009, 15:54
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NM
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Nothing yet unfortunately. I have my heart set on one of these though:
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06-01-2009, 16:35
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Fayetteville
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Last day of school
Last day of school for the munchkin was today.
Pulled into the parking lot and there was the cutist little Stella with side car at the front of the line.
Link: http://www.surfsidescooters.com/stel...essories.shtml
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06-01-2009, 18:54
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Nothing yet unfortunately. I have my heart set on one of these though:
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Last real one of those I saw was in the Netherlands at Nijmegen during their annual reenactment in celebration of the MARKET GARDEN operations. The rider was Dutch, wearing the uniform of an 82nd ABN SGT with a Thompson in the holster on the front forks. Looked like fun to me! 
Richard's $.02 
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06-01-2009, 22:29
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard
Last real one of those I saw was in the Netherlands at Nijmegen during their annual reenactment in celebration of the MARKET GARDEN operations. The rider was Dutch, wearing the uniform of an 82nd ABN SGT with a Thompson in the holster on the front forks. Looked like fun to me!
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The only thing I'd add to the one in the picture is a side car so I could take my daughter on rides through the forests around here. A Thompson wouldn't hurt though! 
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08-05-2009, 21:22
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Guerrilla
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Jacksonville Florida
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I picked up an '09 HD Nightster (used) a couple weeks ago. It has Vance and Hines pipes on it, and I have a few things that I would like to do to it to make it mine. This is my first bike.
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08-05-2009, 22:56
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Illinois
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in the end i'm thankful. God spared both of our lives. my son could've easily died, and life for me would've been a true hell. i miss biking, and hope one day that my better 1/2 will tolerate me getting back on one.
be careful out there guys. God bless & ride safe.
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I did not see this til today.
Sure glad you're boy got off light and you're alive.
I been riding 45 years without a real accident. Kicker on an old pan broke and tore my calf up pretty good once.
I still ride and fixing to start out on a real big trip shortly.
I'm 62 and don't know how many more of these I will want to do.
Traffic today is truly horrifying-the ground is harder than it used to be as well.
Best of luck in healing up.
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08-06-2009, 18:50
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Asset
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cincinnati, OH. USA
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Anybody ever owned a Royal Enfield? I'm looking to get my first bike soon. Check out the Bullet G5 Military its pretty nifty.
http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/mo...litary-g5.html
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08-06-2009, 19:14
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If that is a version of the motorcycle I think a friend had in the mid 60s, it will have a compression release next to the throttle so it won't kick you over handle bars when you kick start it. 
Solid Bike, I was riding a BSA 650 Lightning at the time.
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08-06-2009, 19:18
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Yes, I have owned a Royal Enfield. Mine was a '57.
The ones today are made in India from the same plans ect as the "classic" ones. They are as easy as a Triumph,BSA or Norton to work on,and leak oil just like the old ones as well.
as soon as I find another job, I would like to get a new Enfield.
You will enjoy any model Royal Enfield you get
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08-06-2009, 19:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by longrange1947
If that is a version of the motorcycle I think a friend had in the mid 60s, it will have a compression release next to the throttle so it won't kick you over handle bars when you kick start it.
Solid Bike, I was riding a BSA 650 Lightning at the time. |
Up till a couple of years ago they were only kick start, but they recently had to build a new engine that has an electric ignition, I guess the specs from 1955 weren't meeting the emissions standards in Europe. : 
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08-06-2009, 19:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dirtyshirt
............ They are as easy as a Triumph,BSA or Norton to work on,and leak oil just like the old ones as well.......................
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They were easy bikes to ride and very well behaved. And yes, they do leak like a sieve. Every lower end screw, gasket, crevice, and some spots I never did figure out.
Yes, I tried Teflon tape as well. No joy, contrary to some tales being passed around at that time.
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