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Forum: Old's Cool 05-15-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 778
Posted By goatroper
Still waiting for

Motorcycles of San Marino and the Vatican.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-13-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 866
Posted By goatroper
Our own 21st century Tragatsch.

Our own 21st century Tragatsch.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-07-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By goatroper
Does it tip over as well?

Does it tip over as well?
Forum: Old's Cool 05-07-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By goatroper
Lead is graphite, a lubricant. Use chalk.

Lead is graphite, a lubricant. Use chalk.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-03-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By goatroper
What do we have here?

http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v76/p1566698430.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 05-01-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By goatroper
Sorry so late in acknowledging these videos....

Sorry so late in acknowledging these videos. These are good fun. Two thumbs up. And an ear.
Forum: Road warriors 04-30-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By goatroper
Thanks to all for your thoughtful observations.

Thanks to all for your thoughtful observations.
Forum: Road warriors 04-25-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By goatroper
Thank you, thank you, please keep this coming. ...

Thank you, thank you, please keep this coming. Is anyone from Europe going to chime in? Are roadways and parking different than in the US in ways that improve the utility or incentive to use MCs? ...
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By goatroper
Thanks for the response. Helpful already. ...

Thanks for the response. Helpful already.

Did you encounter problems exiting the deck with inductive loops in the pavement?- (stop light trigger technology)
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By goatroper
Motorcycle-friendly design

I am a consulting transportation planner and my favorite client is very supportive of motorcycle-specific parking within a new multi-modal transfer center they are building. Other consultants warn of...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-12-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2,046
Views: 978,756
Posted By goatroper
I think you're right. That oil tank is not so...

I think you're right. That oil tank is not so distinctive- AMC made at least 20 of them.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-11-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2,046
Views: 978,756
Posted By goatroper
The carb is different, but the oil tank is...

The carb is different, but the oil tank is pretty distinctive.
I think it is a welded-up toolbox.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-11-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,277
Posted By goatroper
Having done both

Lots of parallels between archaeology and building an old bike.
First you have to find the target and it is hidden and/or forgotten
The current owner won't like you traipsing around their property...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-08-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2,295
Views: 587,302
Posted By goatroper
Dammit, you are fun to watch

Dammit, you are fun to watch
Forum: Old's Cool 04-03-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2,046
Views: 978,756
Posted By goatroper
You have reason enough to put your own initials...

You have reason enough to put your own initials on it.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-02-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 549
Views: 20,260
Posted By goatroper
Do they teach this in college?

Multiculturalism, look it up.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-15-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7,809
Views: 320,403
Posted By goatroper
Newly arrived in stock?

Newly arrived in stock?
Forum: Old's Cool 03-11-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 527
Posted By goatroper
Wheel weight haiku

Just wrap the nipple.
Not fussy, easy to do
Solder is the way
Forum: The Garage 03-08-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,477
Posted By goatroper
For small stuff - jets, etc.

Rapidograph pen nib cleaner. Bought used at a thrift shop- maybe $2.00.
I've used solvents and also water / pinesol mixtures. Water and almost any surfactant (soap, detergent, dishwasher rinse...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-04-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,010
Posted By goatroper
Here's a shot I took from Barber last summer: I...

Here's a shot I took from Barber last summer: I believe this is a 500cc machine of Alex George, but I can't say for sure. It appears to be a later model.
Anyone?...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-22-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4,626
Views: 643,408
Posted By goatroper
http://goatroper.smugmug.com/photos/i-VvDkDGx/0/L/...

http://goatroper.smugmug.com/photos/i-VvDkDGx/0/L/i-VvDkDGx-L.jpg (http://goatroper.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Random-stuff/8648490_gTXGmJ#!i=2377410483&k=VvDkDGx&lb=1&s=A)
Forum: Ride reports 02-12-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4,648
Views: 2,507,000
Posted By goatroper
Zen and now

from Colebatch:

you take the shallowest route ... you dont get to pick that, you just have to find it. Often by walking the crossing many times. If you cant walk across it due to the current, you...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-10-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2,295
Views: 587,302
Posted By goatroper
So, what are you doing in the garage to prepare...

So, what are you doing in the garage to prepare for summer 2013?
Forum: Old's Cool 02-09-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2,295
Views: 587,302
Posted By goatroper
That was AMI ? There's credentials in that...

That was AMI ? There's credentials in that training but not many graduates purchased the go-go dancer shirt.
Forum: Old's Cool 02-09-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2,295
Views: 587,302
Posted By goatroper
That picture

It is a measure of our regard for you that, since that picture, there are now hushed voices and a trend towards more tolerance on the internet.

However, you wouldn't have been goofier with...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-31-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2,295
Views: 587,302
Posted By goatroper
Well done.

Well done.
Forum: Old's Cool 01-31-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2,295
Views: 587,302
Posted By goatroper
I can't be certain but the carb on the BSA might...

I can't be certain but the carb on the BSA might be worth your effort, all by itself.
Forum: Ride reports 01-30-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4,648
Views: 2,507,000
Posted By goatroper
[QUOTE=EtronX;20603317] ...

[QUOTE=EtronX;20603317]
http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx46/EtronX/Trans%20Sibir%20Zhigalovo%20to%20Severobaikalsk/TransSibirZhigalovotoSeverobaikalsk2.jpg


I appreciate your "going to town"...
Forum: Airheads 01-27-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 805
Posted By goatroper
You might also ask your agent or broker to look...

You might also ask your agent or broker to look for stated value insurance. I have no experience with it and don't know how it differs technically from agreed value insurance but it seems that the...
Forum: Airheads 01-24-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 805
Posted By goatroper
Agreed Value

In my experience, an agreed value policy specifies the value of the insured item for a specified period.
If you don't agree on the value of the bike, go elsewhere, there is a market for this....
Forum: Airheads 01-19-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,138
Posted By goatroper
Thank you. Happy to share.

Thank you. Happy to share.
Forum: Airheads 01-16-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,138
Posted By goatroper
If this crack is on a straight portion of tube,...

If this crack is on a straight portion of tube, Home Depot has copper tubing repair sections that work really well as a sweated bridge for the break. It should not interfere with the luggage mounting...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-16-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By goatroper
In the day, was mc boardtrack solely a U.S....

In the day, was mc boardtrack solely a U.S. phenomenon, or did Europe also do it?
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 01-11-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7,809
Views: 320,403
Posted By goatroper
I have been happy with large components I have...

I have been happy with large components I have bought from ReCycle.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-28-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,060
Posted By goatroper
Maybe not xmas

ebay says that someone might have a new one on January 3rd.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-26-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By goatroper
If you take bkbonkerbaker up on his offer, let us...

If you take bkbonkerbaker up on his offer, let us know.
I have some late Sprint parts you can have for accepting the challenge.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-21-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,060
Posted By goatroper
Same melody but an octave up..

http://goatroper.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Random-stuff/i-vVM5kws/0/M/095-M.jpg (http://goatroper.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Random-stuff/8648490_gTXGmJ#!i=2140036006&k=vVM5kws&lb=1&s=A)
Forum: Old's Cool 12-21-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,060
Posted By goatroper
Yes, that one. But, I've never ridden one. How...

Yes, that one. But, I've never ridden one. How would that perform?
Forum: Old's Cool 12-20-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,060
Posted By goatroper
In to the '40's, AJS magnetos were mounted to...

In to the '40's, AJS magnetos were mounted to the front of the cylinder while Matchless magnetos were mounted to the rear. The bike in the picture is mostly from a later era, (mid fifties)when both...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-19-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 11,060
Posted By goatroper
The magneto drive alone makes this one unusual. ...

The magneto drive alone makes this one unusual. Sorry for the interruption.
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