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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-09-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11,363
Views: 1,523,722
Posted By Ricardito
Can you please give us the dimensions of the...

Can you please give us the dimensions of the ODYSSEY battery.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-24-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 386
Posted By Ricardito
Guys, this is very helpful. I've been tethered...

Guys,
this is very helpful. I've been tethered to a local big outfit for the past five years simply out of habit, but their $75 house call charge just to (mis)diagnose, and then their scheduler to...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-25-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By Ricardito
Thank you all. the feedback is great and most...

Thank you all. the feedback is great and most appreciated. I think I'll wait another couple of days before making a decision. I'm also waiting on the seller's exact address and zip code so I can get...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-25-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 304
Posted By Ricardito
Transport MA to CO?

Fellow riders,
After many months of searching I finally found the scooter I wanted, and bought it, but it's in the state of Massachussetts and I live in Longmont, Colorado. Having never had a bike...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-03-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By Ricardito
thanks Akasi. I may follow up on this though it's...

thanks Akasi. I may follow up on this though it's a bit far from me and it sounds like it should be looked at it in person prior to purchase. Also, why don't these sellers include the phone number?...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-02-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By Ricardito
Now at 200 lookers and still no response. Can't...

Now at 200 lookers and still no response. Can't believe that a 60's SS180, GL or Rally, in other words a large frame Vespa with a trapezoidal headlight, is that rare. Somebody, anybody, nobody??...
Forum: Equipment 01-08-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By Ricardito
Nikon COOLPIX P510

Before I plunk down $350 for a new camera, I'd like to hear some opinions on my choice which is the Nikon COOLPIX P510. It may perhaps be more of a camera than I need (I currently own an old Nikon...
Forum: The Garage 01-03-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,742
Posted By Ricardito
I'm tempted by the NJ offer, but would rather...

I'm tempted by the NJ offer, but would rather wait for someting nearer here in CO. I've spoken to a couple of machinists in the area and there's an Atlas/Craftsman that's a possibility, largely...
Forum: The Garage 12-31-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,742
Posted By Ricardito
Never thought it would be so complicated--or so...

Never thought it would be so complicated--or so much fun--learning and then searching for a suitable metal lathe for my garage. Slowly I am drawing the parameters that will suit my small, limited use...
Forum: The Garage 12-30-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,742
Posted By Ricardito
what an education I'm getting for free! (I ought...

what an education I'm getting for free! (I ought to know a good deal in this regard since I'm a prof at CU Boulder). Thus far, I'd jump at the chance of buying, among a few others, either the "Myford...
Forum: The Garage 12-29-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,742
Posted By Ricardito
you guys are great. this is excellent advice and...

you guys are great. this is excellent advice and I mean to learn from all of the posts. As to my realistic budget, I'd like to spend around $1K--give or take--since I know next to nothing about...
Forum: The Garage 12-29-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,742
Posted By Ricardito
small metal lathe

Guys,
need some advice and pointers on the purchase of a small metal lathe for my home garage. It'll be used for simple (at least at first) jobs such as thread cutting, polishing, resizing metal...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-28-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By Ricardito
Mercy, over 100 lookers and no responses. Are...

Mercy, over 100 lookers and no responses. Are these Vespas THAT rare?
Forum: The Garage 12-26-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 848
Posted By Ricardito
thank you all who've responded. It's been so long...

thank you all who've responded. It's been so long that I had completely forgotten about Eastwood--good stuff always. Since I have an Autozone close by I'll take a look at their product as well. With...
Forum: The Garage 12-25-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 848
Posted By Ricardito
automotive seam sealer

I am cleaning up the seams left by the PO on my Alfa Duetto. He did a good job topside on the floorboards, but underneath the car there are ragged edges that look pretty ugly. I'm going to use a...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-23-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By Ricardito
WTB: Vespa SS180 or GL

Although I've already put the same ad in the marketplace section, I thought I'd repeat it here in the hope that someone local has a lead for me or one for sale.
I'm looking for a sixties Vespa...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-11-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By Ricardito
thank you all for your leads. I will contact a...

thank you all for your leads. I will contact a couple of these places and see what they can do for me.
ric
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-08-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By Ricardito
powdercoating in Longmont area

Guys,
I need a few small items powdercoated for a coule of projects. In the past I've used Premier Powdercoating near me who are quite good, but they've informed that they're no longer interested in...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-07-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By Ricardito
I'm looking in several places on a regular basis....

I'm looking in several places on a regular basis. So far, no cigar. Hope I can find one before the search stops being fun. What with the riding season almost over and the start of the school year...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-06-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By Ricardito
Nobody, anybody, somebody?? I found out about...

Nobody, anybody, somebody??
I found out about one, but no deal as of yet and it'd be nice to have at least a couple more for comparison's sake.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-04-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By Ricardito
Anybody have A Guzzi LeMans for sale in CO?

I'm looking for a late model carburated Moto Guzzi LeMans (series IV or V) for sale locally in Colorado. Low miles, excellent condition and non modified preferred. Ready to buy right now and willing...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 07-19-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,011
Posted By Ricardito
you have a pm

you have a pm
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-26-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By Ricardito
Sludge, thanks for the vote of confidence on...

Sludge,
thanks for the vote of confidence on the Whisperflow. Where's your business located and how are the pumps used? Do you do your own maintenance?
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-25-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By Ricardito
I just ordered a pentair whisperfow. Air in the...

I just ordered a pentair whisperfow. Air in the system, overheating, loss of prime are among my problems. I can't wait to install it and retire the 20 yr old unit. It looks like the installation...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-24-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By Ricardito
help: need pool pump

Guys,
my old (1995) pool pump is giving up--overheats and quits after 3 or 4 hrs running. It's a 2HP Challenger that Boulder Electric rebuilt its motor two years ago. I've narrowed the choices (all...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-14-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 865
Posted By Ricardito
verrrry interesting! so, do i just buy my tires...

verrrry interesting!
so, do i just buy my tires online and take them to Pete for him to mount?
Just as important, however, is knowing where/who to stay away from. love to get a PM with shops on...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-14-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 865
Posted By Ricardito
Rick & Osprey, Bought the bike in Vegas, so...

Rick & Osprey,
Bought the bike in Vegas, so impractical to go there, and the rims aint chrome--its a fairly involved 4-step paint process invented by Buell.
Don't mean long wearing as in cheap, but...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-14-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 865
Posted By Ricardito
best tire service in longmont/boulder

Guys,
I need new tires for my 2007 Buell (XL12cg) after 4,500 miles--they're still the original Dunlop Sportsmax. Who would you recommend to mount/balance carefully without damaging the very...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-20-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,859
Posted By Ricardito
The Nighthawk is going in to RMK on Tuesday for a...

The Nighthawk is going in to RMK on Tuesday for a carb cleaning and adjust by their tech Marv. It's worth it to me to have it done thoroughly and to have it adjusted/synch properly. If nothing else,...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-11-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,859
Posted By Ricardito
Thanks to all. I'm reasonably sure it's the low...

Thanks to all. I'm reasonably sure it's the low speed jets that are gummed up. The right way to do it would be to soak the carbs, clean the jets and blow the passages with compressed air. Since I'm...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-10-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By Ricardito
mrgem, Many years ago I worked at a Firestone...

mrgem,
Many years ago I worked at a Firestone store in Scottsdale while going to ASU and one of the older guys there had a Comet Caliente of the same vintage as yours. What a fantastic cars they...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-10-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,859
Posted By Ricardito
Thanks Bob. This is very helpful and gives me...

Thanks Bob. This is very helpful and gives me some options, but I have a question: What's Yelp and how do I access it?
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-10-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,859
Posted By Ricardito
CB700SC carb cleaning

Gents,
I just brought home a very very nice 1984 Honda Nighthawk, CB700SC, bought from the original owner with only 6,030 miles. It's not been ridden much for the past few years and as a result it...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-10-2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By Ricardito
mrgem, thank you, sir, for your newsy and...

mrgem,
thank you, sir, for your newsy and informed reply. I'm still evaluating the pros and cons of dealing with an original patina that looks more and more appealing every day. Send me a PM next...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-05-2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By Ricardito
Since wifey doesnt drive a manual transmission, I...

Since wifey doesnt drive a manual transmission, I have to buy something with an auto. Let's see if anybody else chimes in.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-04-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By Ricardito
WTB newer pickup truck

I want to buy a newer (2005+) half ton truck. Prefer GM brands Silverado or Sierra, A/T, V8, Ext cab, under 75K mi, plan on spending $10-15K. If it's a Ford, I'm scared of the Triton 5.4 V8 since...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-12-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By Ricardito
close. this is a big block car whereas mine's a...

close. this is a big block car whereas mine's a small block. also no luggage rack in the rear. very nice.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-11-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By Ricardito
Scott, thanks. the vette in question is a '71...

Scott,
thanks. the vette in question is a '71 coupe, ontario orange, s/b, 4-speed, A/C. nice, original car that came from a friend living 5 miles from my house. will get pics when it comes down from...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-11-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By Ricardito
60pan: Yuma? can you be more specific? I do need...

60pan: Yuma? can you be more specific? I do need a plater.
Bob: Congratulations on the sale of the P1800!
ric
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-10-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,548
Posted By Ricardito
chrome plating

Can someone (highly) recommend a chrome plating shop around the Longmont area. I'm in the process of restoring an old Vette and the rear bumpers need replating. I'm familiar with AJAX in Denver, like...
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