Spanking the Cow- The continuing saga of an R100GSPD at the Races

[Stagehand]

that looks pretty cool. For a minute I thought it was a MIchigan thing

[One Less Harley]

ooops forgot to mention it was in Kentucky.

[Stagehand]

Hey guys, one more thing:

I'm on the hunt for another red Rallye2 jacket. I'm between a size 40-44 US.

If anybody happens to come across one, I need a good jacket for Australia!

Would consider a different jacket, and technically I do have a one or two serviceable suits... but I'd love the iconic nature of the red one ... and its got to look cool, of course. Slave to fashion and all. I tried my source at MAx's... apparently they scrap whatever they dont sell :( I have a WTB ad in the flea market, and have been perusing the Ebay, Ibmwr areas.

Just thought I'd put the bug in your ears .

Thanks

[Gone-Native]

Uh, Oh..... just checked my final drive play..... not looking good I'm hoping to change out the bearing before june.....

[knary]

Originally Posted by Stagehand

Hey guys, one more thing:

I'm on the hunt for another red Rallye2 jacket. I'm between a size 40-44 US.

If anybody happens to come across one, I need a good jacket for Australia!

Would consider a different jacket, and technically I do have a one or two serviceable suits... but I'd love the iconic nature of the red one ... and its got to look cool, of course. Slave to fashion and all. I tried my source at MAx's... apparently they scrap whatever they dont sell :( I have a WTB ad in the flea market, and have been perusing the Ebay, Ibmwr areas.

Just thought I'd put the bug in your ears .

Thanks

Do you care if it's in good shape or not?

[Stagehand]

Originally Posted by knary

Do you care if it's in good shape or not?

Why do you laugh? Lol!

I dont mind if its faded, i mostly want the zippers to work and to fit a pressure suit underneath it. And of course i'd like it to look cool as hell :)

Im standing at the gate in Newark airport boarding a flight to vegas, and then pahrump to go to rally roadbook school with Jimmy Lewis :)

[knary]

Originally Posted by Stagehand

Why do you laugh? Lol!

I dont mind if its faded, i mostly want the zippers to work and to fit a pressure suit underneath it. And of course i'd like it to look cool as hell :)

Im standing at the gate in Newark airport boarding a flight to vegas, and then pahrump to go to rally roadbook school with Jimmy Lewis :)

Because I'm an idiot, remind me why you want one of these things.

I've got a well used US 42. I currently use it... on those rare days that I ride (one bike in garage and it's in pieces as you know). One BMW shoulder patch has been replaced with a husqvarna chain saw patch. The jacket could use new velcro and a new zipper pull, but otherwise it's in solid condition.


At a press launch four or five years ago, all the press folk were in their shiny new gear. "Did you get that thing out of a museum! Holy crap!"

thinking out loud mostly. I have no idea what these things are worth.

[Stagehand]

Originally Posted by knary

Because I'm an idiot, remind me why you want one of these things.

I've got a well used US 42. I currently use it... on those rare days that I ride (one bike in garage and it's in pieces as you know). One BMW shoulder patch has been replaced with a husqvarna chain saw patch. The jacket could use new velcro and a new zipper pull, but otherwise it's in solid condition.


At a press launch four or five years ago, all the press folk were in their shiny new gear. "Did you get that thing out of a museum! Holy crap!"

thinking out loud mostly. I have no idea what these things are worth.

Look how handsome!

I want one because I'm horribly vain and a slave to fashion, and I cant find another jacket I'd rather wear in a race like the Safari. You talk about branding- I wear anything else and I'm unrecognizable. And also psychologically, I will ride better if I feel like I've got the gear I want.

I'm wanting to wear a pressure suit for protection, and a shell on top that I can take the sleeves of if it gets too hot. Doesnt need to be waterproof, or even water resistant, and has some pockets. Fits the bill perfectly. Looks the business.

I tell you what? Maybe we can work out a temporary trade. I was thinking on the ride out here: maybe I could Borrow your jacket, and fix the zipper you mentioned. I would even loan you my size 54 black Rallye2 as collateral, in case you went for a ride, lol.

I had a larger plastic main front zipper put in by the local dry cleaning guy, on my red one. Good job, and its bombproof, now. He had to take out the buttons, because they didnt fit under the new zipper, but the velcro is still there, and I didnt mind losing the snap buttons.
I could do the same for yours, if you wish... or indeed just figure out a new zipper pull...

Figure maybe from beginning of August till I get back? 2 months?

Worth wise- I was seeing prices of $5-600 for unfaded suits.

HAs possiblities?

[sdpc2]

It needs a zipper pull and you replace the zipper??? I use a paper clip or 2 or 3!! Works fine.

[hardwaregrrl]

Hey Jason....sorry that I missed it. But what happened to your red rallye jacket??? Hows the training for Safari going??

[knary]

Originally Posted by Stagehand

HAs possiblities?

I see a simple loan of a jacket in the near future.
Either that or a straight sale at a nice reasonable price.

[Gone-Native]

I may be selling some woodworking equip. to my boss.....

yes, this means a nice down on the said white and purple PD

[Stagehand]

Originally Posted by Gone-Native

I may be selling some woodworking equip. to my boss.....

yes, this means a nice down on the said white and purple PD

Oooooooo! We are going to Kill it! And then, we are going to make it cOme alive again!

[Gone-Native]

Originally Posted by Stagehand

Oooooooo! We are going to Kill it! And then, we are going to make it cOme alive again!

[Pezz_gs]

Hope the preparations are going well!!!

You will have a blast on Pauls bike, I know I did

However, I ran out of talent in 2nd gear!!!

Its a great bike, built by a great Bloke

Sure is a tall bike