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Forum: Hacks 04-28-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 529
Posted By D.Bachtel
Talking Well that was fun. Tow vehicle spilled its...

Well that was fun. Tow vehicle spilled its cooling Friday night. Switched gears and took the little truck with the odd pod in back.

I was looking forward to taking the Greevorex after 25 days of...
Forum: Hacks 04-26-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 529
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Nice event, definitely low key. Good shopping...

Nice event, definitely low key.
Good shopping (pickin') at the Rummage Sale, and beer and lunch across the street.

I'll be there for fun, hope to trailer up the Greevorex and this odd fellow...
Forum: Hacks 04-24-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 529
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Paso Robles?

Paso Robles, Ca. this Saturday the 27th.

Anyone planning on stopping by?

Don in Nipomo
Forum: Old's Cool 04-14-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,327
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Yupp, sounds like you were at the intersection of...

Yupp, sounds like you were at the intersection of Willow Road and HWY 1.
Theres a Golf Resort just pass that before you drop off the Nipomo Mesa into the Santa Maria Valley and the town of...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-14-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,327
Posted By D.Bachtel
Laugh http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/dbeezer/ZUND...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/dbeezer/ZUNDAPP%20August%202011/DSC09731_zpsff7ca13d.jpg (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/dbeezer/media/ZUNDAPP%20August%202011/DSC09731_zpsff7ca13d.jpg.html)
...
Forum: Beasts 04-10-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Apocalypse theme? Is that a current genre?...

Apocalypse theme? Is that a current genre? Post-Apocalypto next?:clap

Sounds good and it's packing Supertrapps.
I thought the 1000 was in reference to the number going to be available.
...
Forum: Hacks 04-08-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5,168
Views: 1,760,566
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Hodaka? Toolbox?

Hodaka? Toolbox?
Forum: Hacks 04-08-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5,168
Views: 1,760,566
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Thanks for that Whacker. The Rat was my...

Thanks for that Whacker.
The Rat was my inspiration for getting a larger rig to take the wife on the road.
Still a ways off from gettng it together, but your slideshow was a good nudge.
How many...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-04-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,559
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Left or right at the fork on your way by KCL? ...

Left or right at the fork on your way by KCL?
It's nice out there almost anytime. Not enough trees for the triple digits.
Not much of a challenge, but plenty of solitude.


Don in Nipomo
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 03-04-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,559
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Think I'm heading out there this weekend. I'm...

Think I'm heading out there this weekend.
I'm expecting very little dust and a bit of green.
I'll let you know....

Don in Nipomo
Forum: Hacks 02-26-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5,168
Views: 1,760,566
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb I like this, good find! Bet it was a good buy. ...

I like this, good find!
Bet it was a good buy.

Don in Nipomo
Forum: Hacks 02-25-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,726
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Just a guess but with 92% of your wheelbase...

Just a guess but with 92% of your wheelbase hanging out there on the end you may have the tub pushing the tug around.
That's a pretty heavy wing (with a fuel cell) to be throwing on a fairly light...
Forum: Hacks 02-24-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,514
Views: 310,443
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-Other-1999...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-Other-1999-Kawaski-ZRX1100-with-Sidecar-/230934284632?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item35c4c18958


Go green...

Don in Nipomo
Forum: Hacks 02-23-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,343
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Sorry to hear about the roo incident, guess that...

Sorry to hear about the roo incident, guess that is a problem down there.
You rest up and take care of yourself. Follow thru on all your PT.

Plenty of time to get the sidecar together.

...
Forum: Hacks 02-23-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,076
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb For a first project you've really got it going...

For a first project you've really got it going on.
Nice fabrication.
Lots of swivel joints and clamps that eventually will need to be pinned, and your bike frame points could (should) be...
Forum: Hacks 02-21-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,343
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Great video, freeze framed you can almost see...

Great video, freeze framed you can almost see every detail.
Very helpful.


Don in Nipomo
Forum: Hacks 02-21-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,343
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb I think I'd have a go at using flat stock to...

I think I'd have a go at using flat stock to sandwich the engine plates and up the downtube.
Couple of clever breaks for offsets and some custom blocks to surround the tube.
There's plenty of room...
Forum: Hacks 02-20-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,343
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb I just want to see good builds that are thought...

I just want to see good builds that are thought out.
It's all a compromise but it needs to have some basic engineering standards. Unless it's a leaner I'm looking for no flex at all. One unit.
...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-19-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,950
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Well you don't have to live in Bakersfield, you...

Well you don't have to live in Bakersfield, you could commute from Frazier or Lebec. You could live in Maricopa if you wanted to.

Give it a try out here in the Wild Wild West. You may like it.
...
Forum: Hacks 02-19-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,343
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb I agree with the others. Way too much dangle...

I agree with the others. Way too much dangle going on.
You're creating structure that is bound to flex.
Tuck it in as close as you can to avoid a hinge.

Here's what I did on my Greeves.. up...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-12-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,559
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb So Jedi... How was it for you out there at the...

So Jedi...
How was it for you out there at the Monument?

Thinking about getting in a day and a night out there soon myself.


Don in Nipomo
Forum: Hacks 01-20-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,758
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb NC700X, 2 cylinder parallel sloper... Looks...

NC700X, 2 cylinder parallel sloper...
Looks like a great bike, you gunna rig it up?


Don in Nipomo
Forum: Old's Cool 01-15-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb I'll bump this up. That is some great footage! ...

I'll bump this up. That is some great footage!
Accurate WWII documentation.
There are quite a few more in their archives definitely worth a look.

Thanks for that link, Deuce!


Don in...
Forum: Hacks 01-05-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 617
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Happy to you Roger! Get stuff back together...

Happy to you Roger! Get stuff back together again?


Don in Nipomo
Forum: Hacks 01-05-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 617
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Custom House next weekend for the wifes birthday....

Custom House next weekend for the wifes birthday.
Fat Cats down at the Port is good also. I'll raise a toast to you.

By the way, KHJ, your videos rock!

Don in Nipomo
Forum: Hacks 01-05-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 617
Posted By D.Bachtel
Talking You betcha Greg. Really could have used you on...

You betcha Greg. Really could have used you on that Ural last trip to Carrrizo.

Couple of trails going up to the south "gates" I wasn't sure about approaching without some backup.
From up top...
Forum: Hacks 01-03-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 617
Posted By D.Bachtel
Happy New Years

A few days late, very brief, my first attempt at video with a tripod.
Not much but I'm amazed that I could follow the instructions. Maybe..
Full screen is best.


...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-31-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2,913
Views: 895,663
Posted By D.Bachtel
Devoid Of Trouble.....? Don in Nipomo

Devoid Of Trouble.....?

Don in Nipomo
Forum: Old's Cool 12-16-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,681
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Correct.

Correct.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-16-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,681
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Pretty little bike. Not a Villiers but a Deek as...

Pretty little bike. Not a Villiers but a Deek as in DKW.
War reparations and all that stuff.
German design, originally, but BSA produced and modified.

Could be wrong....

Don in Nipomo
Forum: Hacks 12-14-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,663
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb I'll second that! Looks like quite the event. I'd...

I'll second that! Looks like quite the event. I'd be all shook up.
Stinkin' yard sale on the double track!

Seriously ... I'd like to avoid all that, help us out here.


Don in Nipomo
Forum: Old's Cool 12-09-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,360
Posted By D.Bachtel
Sorry to hear this, she was extremely friendly...

Sorry to hear this, she was extremely friendly and helpful when I needed parts back in the 80s. I remember her dad and the Fathers Day gatherings.

Good lady, may she rest in peace.


Don in...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-19-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,980
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Missed you by that much... Pulled into KCL...

Missed you by that much...

Pulled into KCL at 3-3:30, spent some time exploring down south.
Two wheels, got a few myself, no problem there.
Maybe next time. Nice to have such a "faraway" area...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-19-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,980
Posted By D.Bachtel
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/dbeezer/Carr...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/dbeezer/Carrizo%202012%20November/DSC09208.jpg




Little video from my monkey......
Forum: Hacks 11-18-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5,168
Views: 1,760,566
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Sweet. The fender is on the wrong side, correct? ...

Sweet. The fender is on the wrong side, correct?


Don in Nipomo
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-18-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,980
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Where was ya? Just got back myself. Had a ball,...

Where was ya? Just got back myself. Had a ball, no rain to speak of.
Lots of "roads" to explore. I'm not done with the place yet. It's a getaway and it's close. Fanatastic place. Sorry I misssed...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-17-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,980
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Leaving right now, chasing the storm. Don...

Leaving right now, chasing the storm.

Don and Alex in Nipomo
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-16-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,980
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb That's right... Mr.Dennis. 250cc to the north and...

That's right... Mr.Dennis. 250cc to the north and south guy.
He lives out there, pass his place as I enter from the south.

Watching the satelite feeds, looks like a trend to the south....
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-14-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,980
Posted By D.Bachtel
Thumb Got the gas, got the gear, got the urge so gotta...

Got the gas, got the gear, got the urge so gotta go.
I'll watch the weather, you never know.
Might roll up the Coast to Plaskett or just hit Miranda Pines.
Who knows.... either way I'll take...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-14-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,980
Posted By D.Bachtel
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Carrizo+Plai...

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Carrizo+Plain+National+Monument+CA+CABLCARII:13
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