anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Redman]

HA!
I've been tempted to ride a bike to a first time client meeting for a work estimate, but I'm afraid to give new clients a care free reckless impression of myself.
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Imagine when a heavy industrial place calls for a service electrician/technician, and a guy shows up on mo'cykl. With my tool kit that fits in side bag.

In last such case, I found the problem in 5 minutes and had them running a few minutes after that.
Later I found that we were the 3rd place they called. The other two gave up.
(okay, yah, I am bragging.)

Some construction worker said my tool kit looked like his grandma sewing kit, and my bike sounded like his grandma sewing machine.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Some construction worker said my tool kit looked like his grandma sewing kit, and my bike sounded like his grandma sewing machine.

So, his grandma was busy that day, or she woulda fixed his problem? They called her twice before calling you?
Me, I only work for nice people.

 

[Redman]

So, his grandma was busy that day, or she woulda fixed his problem? They called her twice before calling you?
Me, I only work for nice people.

Service call incident story not related to incident of guy calling my tool kit "grandma sewing kit", well, other than I had tool kit and was dealing with gruff guys on both occassions.

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[Redman]

Hey Red, what is that on your son's helmet? And were you wearing a baklava? I like the designs from what I see and might be interested in something for me

Son says his is a "Schampa", $25, .
http://www.schampa.com/product_p/hlmskrt01.htm



Mine is hand made, of my invention (when first made one 30 years ago), by sewing quilted insulative material (can get at fabric store) or some old flannell (from an old shirt) into a $1.49 bandanna (folded diagonally). Need to use a bandanna, (not handkerchief) so is big enough to go down into jacket and wide enough (diagonal) to tie ends behind head (only needs to stayed tied long enough to get helmet strapped on).
I use it mostly to cover chin and neck. But sometimes (like the other day) have it high enough to cover mouth, but mostly so also covers ears and sides of neck.

On THis occasion pictured below, Jan 2nd, something like 28 degrees, on Honda Shadow 500 having a much smaller windscreen, I had the bandanna up over nose, and made sure it got inside jacket collar.

And, now, back to "Who Went For Ride Today?"

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[trevor]

Yesterday Rob and I did the Otter Point loop through Sooke....and had a great lunch after at 6 mile pub...120 year old pub.



Then this was on my way home from work today...

 

[Jedz123]

Looking gorgeous! I love that Skunk!!!

 

[Hayabuser]

I commute on the King every day that the sun cooperates, rarely stop to take pics but had to snap this one this afternoon on the way home from work:

Big K x2!

 

[RGM]

My bike fired right up after sitting all winter so took it out for a spin

 

[Devon]

I installed my new Motobatt and the old 450 fired right up for the first ride of the season on Saturday, stopped off at a small pier near my house for a quick break.

 

[fred smailes]

Tidy little ride Devon! Is that a Vetter headlight bucket? Beaded metal side covers?

I installed my new Motobatt and the old 450 fired right up for the first ride of the season on Saturday, stopped off at a small pier near my house for a quick break.

 

[SVSooke]

Those are 80-81 450 E/S side covers Fred.No clue on the headlight.

 

[Devon]

Tidy little ride Devon! Is that a Vetter headlight bucket? Beaded metal side covers?

Thanks Fred! The headlight and front turn signals are from Dime City Cycles. The bike started life as an '80 450 L, the frame tabs have been relocated to fit a 450 E tank and side covers.

 

[Guest]

Very neat 450 there Devon, I like that! It all works well together as a whole with the stock pipes too, very nicely done.

 

[Devon]

Very neat 450 there Devon, I like that! It all works well together as a whole with the stock pipes too, very nicely done.

Thanks Pete! I've always been inspired by yours, one of my favorites on here for sure. I've also been following your Kat build and know that will be amazing when it all comes together as well!

 

[Blueline]

I love that duck tail on your 450 Devon, who makes it?

Neat ride mate, credit to you.

 

[Devon]

I love that duck tail on your 450 Devon, who makes it?

Neat ride mate, credit to you.

Thanks, the seat is from Roc City Caf? Racers in NY. It looks like they've raised the price a bit since I bought mine around this time last year. I was looking for one that mirrored the shape of the tank and fit the frame decently, this worked out fairly well.

http://www.roccitycafe.com/corsa-cafe-racer-seat

 

[Guest]

Thanks Pete! I've always been inspired by yours, one of my favorites on here for sure. I've also been following your Kat build and know that will be amazing when it all comes together as well!

Good to hear, thanks! I still love riding it pretty much every day, she's a fun machine for sure! Got around 50,000km's on her since the rebuild and still running strong so pretty happy with that end result. I'm hopeful the Kat ends up well, learnt a few things along the way on the 450.

 

[trevor]

Still trying to get better vidoes out of my gopro....

This was taken Sunday up in Port Renfrew....great road!

 

[cowboyup3371]

Nice video Trevor

 

[trevor]

Nice video Trevor

Thanks cowboy...
Next I need to add music...it sure takes a lot of time to do this right now...hopefully I will be able to do it faster as I get used to the process....staying out of the vortex does give me more time...lol..