Forum: Ride reports
05-17-2013, 09:54 AM
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Great !
Iam SOoooooo jealous ! .
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Forum: Ride reports
05-08-2013, 05:51 AM
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On The Move
Nathan ;
thank you for posting all those wonderful photos .
It's been far too many years since I drove The Pacific Coast , I hope you make your destination where ever it may be .
Maybe...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-28-2013, 04:39 PM
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Keep Riding !
I wish I could post up pix of my shattered spine , the L1 vertibrae looks like a shot glass dropped on a cement floor .
5 years and counting , I'll wear a back brace and use a cane until I die but...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-21-2013, 04:12 AM
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Urals
They can be had with either the tractor seat(s) or a very good bench seat .
Parts are cheap and plentiful , I don't find the need for many parts :clap .
Be aware these are not made for going...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-18-2013, 05:02 AM
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! Ural !
SWEET ! :clap .
I have Urals too , only Solos .
Once you try one you'll be hooked , they're the most fun you'll ever have with your pants on :lol3 .
Plus , Wives , kids and dogs all love...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-27-2013, 11:02 AM
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Honda Cub Follies
This is terrific ! :clap .
I'm one of those idiots who still loves long distance touring on my various Honda 90's....
I don't see the red button you said to click on but no worries , I'll just...
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Forum: 2 smokers
10-02-2012, 09:00 AM
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Sweet !
I'm sorry I missed it , we went out for a long Tiddler Ride instead .
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Forum: Ride reports
06-29-2012, 08:24 AM
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Thank you !
For keeping us all in the loop Nathan :norton .
Those pictures are really nice .
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
06-08-2012, 08:45 AM
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' Free Stuff Thread ' ?
Where might this be ? I couldn't find it , being a non Computer head......
Linky please ? .
I need some red bricks and BIG flower pots , I have truck and will travel to fetch , PLEASE HELP !...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-02-2012, 08:21 PM
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Power Loss
" Near the end " ~ this is very typical and yes , prolly had much to do with tight valves as the spec. being .002" (.005MM IIRC) , it only takes a little bit to make it loose power .
I don't...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-02-2012, 07:37 PM
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The Journey Continues Apace
Nathan ;
I've been a Journeyman Mechanic for many years now and the bottom end of the Honda Auto Clutch Tiddlers is *very* robust ~ the only thing that ever kills the big end and crankshaft...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-30-2012, 06:29 AM
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Jolly Good !
I'm please you've decided to lear the Mechanical part of CT ownership Nathan ~
It $aves BIG $ in the long run .
FWIW , your piston is far better than most I take out of old CT's ~ most have...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-13-2012, 08:47 PM
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Agreed !
Nothing wrong with overhauling the original mill , Lifan's are O.K. and all but Dot deserves better :freaky .
Main Scoot = buy 'em ALL ! you'll be able to better build one to keep and maybe more...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-13-2012, 06:26 PM
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-27-2011, 06:58 AM
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The Ride
Oh my ~ this looks ever so exciting but WAYYY past my ability , even when I was young....
THANK YOU for sharing this .
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-25-2011, 08:54 AM
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-25-2011, 07:11 AM
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Oh Yeah :
MERRY CHRISTMAS !! :clap :freaky (I almost forgot) .
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-25-2011, 07:06 AM
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Riding
Thank you Joel ! the truth is , I've never been an off road rider and I doubt I'd be able to keep up with you alls on my Honda CT90 .
Maybe I can meet & greet on my Ural Solo sT , I am riding ,...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-23-2011, 06:57 AM
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
12-21-2011, 09:45 AM
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Thank you all !
I'm just a long time lurker here as I don't know dirt , since my near fatal Moto accident I still ride but not much so you alls RR's are a good outlet for me .
Reading how you all help Eric &...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-11-2011, 02:42 PM
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" Home "
Will always be where your heart is , in my years this has meant Continental drifts of Home & Hearth .
Anyone who doesn't like this thread can take their tosser selves off it by unsubscribing .
...
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Forum: Vendors
12-02-2011, 01:29 PM
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Keeping Mine
You're right and buying a book doesn't make you a Tiddler Nut either ~ riding one of the damn things across the country , does .
Moreso if you're still enjoying a Honda CT9040 + years later as...
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Forum: Battle scooters
11-25-2011, 05:44 AM
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Very Nice !
In the mockup photo , was the toothbrush for Nate ? .
I await your road reports .
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Forum: Ride reports
11-24-2011, 12:36 PM
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Editing
In the end , it's YOUR story Nate ;
Like you , I have ridden across third world shitholes on clapped out Motos and lived to tell the tales .
Your Nan is prolly old like me so she's from a...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-24-2011, 12:05 PM
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Used Copies
Nope ! you can't have mine , it's signed to me and right now my 32 Y.O. son who has traveled far & wide with me on CT90's & other motos , is reading it with his wife......
I don't think '...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-24-2011, 11:14 AM
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Crossthread Et Al ;
' Going Postal ' IS available in the U.S. if you want it ~ being a 40 year CT90 rider , lover & Mechanic , I just had to have a copy , I cherish it .
Just ask Nate ~ he'll walk you thrugh the...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
11-04-2011, 02:24 PM
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A *LUCKY* Mo Fo Indeed !
As my Doctors still can't figure out how I survived a fatal Moto accident .
It's pouring rain in Hansen Dam right now , I'll still be there Sunday but in my old red Metropolitan Nash Sports Coupe...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
11-04-2011, 10:28 AM
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Don't worry !
As you could get hit by a bus whilst walking....
I was waiting for a red light @ 04:15 when a gypsy cab ran the red light from behind me , hit me going over 50 MPH & I landed in the front seat,...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-23-2011, 07:28 AM
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Remember :
That travel is fatal to hatred & bigotry :norton .
I wish I were there too :freaky.
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Forum: Ride reports
10-09-2011, 08:04 AM
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Sounds Like Fun !
When I were but a Laddie , I did this through Centro America and these many years later I'm still criss crossing America in clapped out rigs I find somewhere , it's the journey , not the destination...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-09-2011, 07:51 AM
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Welcome home !
I just found this thread , sat down & read it complete in one go :deal .
I too am a long time Urialista but I ride those goofy Solo Urals..... :huh a '94 Tourist ex Hack Rig , '96 Solo & my...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-08-2011, 01:19 PM
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I'm In !
I can't wait to begin reading about this next tour .
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Forum: Ride reports
10-08-2011, 01:16 PM
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O.K. Nate
As a long time Honda Mechanic , I suggest just keeping after DOT's maintenance and riding her , it's hard to actually kill a Postie as long as it's tuned sharp and full of CLEAN oil .....
They...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-08-2011, 10:13 AM
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Thanx nate !
For the update .
You might contact The Whitehorse Press , they publish Moto Adventure books .
I'd say get cracking & move on with life , your book is fine as is , I cherish my copy .
...
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Forum: Australia
10-05-2011, 09:43 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
09-20-2011, 04:38 AM
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Keep Checking In
Thank you for checking in ! .
Those bug bites can be dangerous ~ the tree huggers in my shop always rag on me for squishing any spider or fly that gets close enough but I know I'm right in doing...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-10-2011, 07:00 AM
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Wheeler Ridge
THANK YOU ! .
Those pix are terrific , makes me want to go .
:ricky
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2011, 02:01 PM
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I Know This !
And if you were foolish enough to go chase her skirt , I'd be right in there with the rest teasing you 'till death about it .:D
No worries , I'm one of those lucky few who got out unscathed with...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2011, 01:42 PM
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' Ex W/ Benefits '
I don't want nor need those ' benefits ' ~ yes she's still amazingly cute but I had enough , you can give it a go :rofl .
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2011, 01:27 PM
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Kids !
Oh yeah , them too ! :clap .
My son grew up on the back of various old Motos I rode and he passed my ability in his first year of riding .
He's now a competitive off road racer , married and so...
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