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Forum: Ride reports 05-09-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6,454
Views: 1,903,261
Posted By Gramp-Z
LDF , how about a word or two for your fans ? How...

LDF , how about a word or two for your fans ? How are you doing , any lasting problems ? Hoping for a 100% recovery . Have your scribe get busy getting this report going . We are waiting . ...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-05-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 916
Views: 306,728
Posted By Gramp-Z
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Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-04-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,420
Posted By Gramp-Z
[QUOTE=Blakebird;21326888]I had a black '67 X6...

[QUOTE=Blakebird;21326888]I had a black '67 X6 Hustler scrambler in high school ('70-'71)....first engine I ever siezed and rebuilt. Loved the thing except for it's habit of popping out of 2nd gear...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-29-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 921
Posted By Gramp-Z
I bought an ST1100 that I bought with a bill of...

I bought an ST1100 that I bought with a bill of sale from an auction . It had been wrecked and hadn't had a WA State title before . Even with the bill of sale I couldn't get a title for THREE years ....
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-29-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 212,933
Posted By Gramp-Z
I don't know how I missed this thread ! The...

I don't know how I missed this thread ! The thread started off with a cool idea and then you just impressed the hell out of me . It is rare for someone to have a vision and then back them up with...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-28-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,420
Posted By Gramp-Z
I had an X-6 Hustler , 68' . I dumped a ton of...

I had an X-6 Hustler , 68' . I dumped a ton of money on mine to make it look like a 74' . Even ordered a 74' gas tank ($265 or so) in 1974 . Fabbed my own Ram Air etc . For a bike made in 68 it was...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-28-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,621
Posted By Gramp-Z
I was NOT , that was the info I had been told as...

I was NOT , that was the info I had been told as a Firefighter and Search and Rescue Diver . Thank you for straightening me out . :clap
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-27-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,621
Posted By Gramp-Z
Not sure about how things work now , but 30 years...

Not sure about how things work now , but 30 years ago all WSP motor officers were paid by the feds and had to write any infraction they saw . On the topic of this thread I will side against unmarked...
Forum: Equipment 04-23-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,006
Posted By Gramp-Z
Doug , maybe hire Claudio von Planta to ride in a...

Doug , maybe hire Claudio von Planta to ride in a cherry picker and use helmet to helmet intercoms . As a side benefit , with his weight hanging out behind you could get some great wheelies ! I don't...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-14-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,804
Posted By Gramp-Z
Finally read this edition of "The Wan Report" ....

Finally read this edition of "The Wan Report" . Thanks for more great RR Kelly ! You can always crack me up . Other than the deep sand , this ride looks a little more to my liking . That night video...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-13-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,793
Posted By Gramp-Z
The trailer I posted had simple (cheap) leaf...

The trailer I posted had simple (cheap) leaf springs . It also had small tires and a standard 1 7/8" ball hitch . We didn't pull it off road , but did hit a few rough gravel roads . The biggest...
Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,869
Posted By Gramp-Z
As a "brother" of anxiety and panic attacks , I...

As a "brother" of anxiety and panic attacks , I will be following along . I learned meditation and moderation on caffeine etc. Hate taking the drugs . The nice thing is we can have a hell of an...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-07-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,632
Posted By Gramp-Z
Really enjoyed my trailer , pulled it cross...

Really enjoyed my trailer , pulled it cross country and used it for grocery shopping and diving trips . We really likes sleeping on our chase recliners and carrying spare tires and compressor and a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-07-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,793
Posted By Gramp-Z
Thought I would chime in . Motorcycles are...

Thought I would chime in . Motorcycles are dangerous ! Not to mention unless you have a boss hog with a 572 you won't have enough power to pull a small hill ! All the bullshit aside , I used to pull...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-07-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,503
Posted By Gramp-Z
Myself on a homemade mini bike on left and my...

Myself on a homemade mini bike on left and my buddy on his euro scooter and his cousin on a "dream bike , Honda 50 . July 1969 .Sandpoint Idaho<a...
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 38,479
Posted By Gramp-Z
Just found your RR , very good ! Over the years I...

Just found your RR , very good ! Over the years I have ridden many of the areas that you have covered so far . My 650 VeeStrom sometimes finds itself on trails it really shouldn't be on , but slow...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-01-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,968
Posted By Gramp-Z
Nice report TigerTony . Over many years of riding...

Nice report TigerTony . Over many years of riding I used to ride from Seattle to south of Sioux Falls to see family and rode I-90 to make time . So about 3,200 miles of interstate was so boring , but...
Forum: Beasts 03-30-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,067
Posted By Gramp-Z
wind buffeting , worst part of the bike (don't...

wind buffeting , worst part of the bike (don't know about 2012 and up) . I have spent some money trying 4 different windshields and the "dagger" brackets and several helmets , and I have to wear ear...
Forum: Beasts 03-29-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,067
Posted By Gramp-Z
Just under 5'8" and 190 here , bike is an 08' ....

Just under 5'8" and 190 here , bike is an 08' . Right around 30" inseam (or less) with a bad left hip . I added crash bars and a steel homemade skid plate and Givi saddle bags . I slid my forks up...
Forum: Ride reports 03-26-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 45,118
Posted By Gramp-Z
Kelly , another great ride report ! My old mind...

Kelly , another great ride report ! My old mind and body can't imagine wanting to ride through those bolder fields you guys called roads or trails . All the wore out parts of my body hurt just seeing...
Forum: The Garage 03-17-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By Gramp-Z
A great tip ! Now if I can remember it for the...

A great tip ! Now if I can remember it for the next time I need it . :gerg
Forum: The Garage 03-17-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,381
Posted By Gramp-Z
Don't have any pictures of mine over the years ,...

Don't have any pictures of mine over the years , so they didn't happen . Many years ago before they had cast wheels , the olden days bike had the damnedest wheels that had wire spokes . Made a...
Forum: The Garage 03-17-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By Gramp-Z
Sweetwater , how long of a wire run did you have...

Sweetwater , how long of a wire run did you have to go ? The reason I ask is i have been maintaining my van battery for maybe 10 years with a 1.5 watt solar battery charger . Starts every time (even...
Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1,680
Views: 273,402
Posted By Gramp-Z
Bryce , I want to thank you for an epic ride...

Bryce , I want to thank you for an epic ride report ! I have been following along from the start and it keeps getting better . Your photography skills seem to be getting better and better . Those...
Forum: 2 smokers 03-07-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By Gramp-Z
This is so true , as on its best day it wouldn't...

This is so true , as on its best day it wouldn't outrun a good 125 . The only place mine would out do almost every other bike was on slimy hill climbs (probably the port job) . Started out naming...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 03-05-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,847
Posted By Gramp-Z
As an owner of 3 V-45s and 1 V-65 , let me chime...

As an owner of 3 V-45s and 1 V-65 , let me chime in . Yes getting the carbs off is a real pain in the a$$ . It is time consuming and a bit tedious . I did that with my V-45 last winter . I would...
Forum: 2 smokers 02-28-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By Gramp-Z
I had one years ago , got it for cheap . Didn't...

I had one years ago , got it for cheap . Didn't run too well . So I rebuilt it and in the process I found somebody's extra strange port job . When I got it all together it still didn't run too well ....
Forum: Road warriors 02-25-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 72,691
Posted By Gramp-Z
Let me start back in 1976 , bought a Z-1 900...

Let me start back in 1976 , bought a Z-1 900 after reading all the magazine reports . It was a 75' with 6,000 miles on it . All broke in so WFO on the way home , speedo would only get to about 140 ....
Forum: Equipment 02-16-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,291
Posted By Gramp-Z
When I was looking for my first modular I tried...

When I was looking for my first modular I tried on all the big name (and price) helmets . None fit my head to well . The one that fit me well and had the best internal sun visor I might add , was the...
Forum: Equipment 02-16-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,612
Posted By Gramp-Z
Can't say they are the best , but I enjoy my Fuze...

Can't say they are the best , but I enjoy my Fuze custom earphones . Easy quick custom fit to your ear and tuck in nicely so they don't rub against helmet . They do not cancel much outside noise ,...
Forum: The Garage 01-27-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,538
Posted By Gramp-Z
And one more tiny V-8 , sounds pretty good ! ...

And one more tiny V-8 , sounds pretty good ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zt3SF_Flc
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 12-27-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 789
Posted By Gramp-Z
Buddy and I went for a short 80 mile ride ,...

Buddy and I went for a short 80 mile ride , checking out the snow level . Weather guessers said partly sunny the afternoon , actually the sun popped out for about 5 minutes while we were having a...
Forum: Ride reports 11-27-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 129,297
Posted By Gramp-Z
Kelly and Matt , thanks for the hours of...

Kelly and Matt , thanks for the hours of enjoyment ! As the rest of your minions , I can hardly wait for your next adventure . After seeing what you two do two up , I am so inspired that I might even...
Forum: Ride reports 11-17-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1,680
Views: 273,402
Posted By Gramp-Z
:lurkEnjoying your ride report !

:lurkEnjoying your ride report !
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-24-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 263,237
Posted By Gramp-Z
http://gramp-z.smugmug.com/Other/northwet-pics/i-j...

http://gramp-z.smugmug.com/Other/northwet-pics/i-jxfK9sg/0/L/CIMG0424-L.jpg (http://gramp-z.smugmug.com/Other/northwet-pics/10839745_4pqwXK#!i=2172219913&k=jxfK9sg&lb=1&s=A) ...
Forum: Ride reports 10-05-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 129,297
Posted By Gramp-Z
Once again , great report ! Question for Matt ....

Once again , great report ! Question for Matt . Watching more of your video , the way you flick that loaded school bus around two up like it was a 125 gas gas . What can you bench press ? Maybe 650...
Forum: Day Trippin' 10-01-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,286
Posted By Gramp-Z
Great report ! I wish it wasn't so dang far to...

Great report ! I wish it wasn't so dang far to get down there , those trails look like a blast . Hadn't thought about a cat going bad for years . I remember trying to troubleshoot my brother in law's...
Forum: Ride reports 09-23-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 129,297
Posted By Gramp-Z
Kelly , thanks for that last stretch of ride...

Kelly , thanks for that last stretch of ride report ! Had me LMAO , great way to start a Sunday morning . I vote you guys win some big bucks and ride all year around , to keep us armchair adventurers...
Forum: Equipment 09-22-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,619
Posted By Gramp-Z
When I looked for a skid plate for my Wee , all...

When I looked for a skid plate for my Wee , all of them were over priced and most required you to remove some bolts just to change oil . So I fired up the band saw and welder and about 10 pounds...
Forum: Ride reports 09-19-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 862
Views: 129,297
Posted By Gramp-Z
Enjoying your report like normal , thanks Kelly !...

Enjoying your report like normal , thanks Kelly ! I can't believe there aren't a pile of stars next to this report ! Had to postpone my trip on the WABDR , too many fires burning over there the last...
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