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Forum: Road warriors 06-14-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,377
Posted By darmst6829
Sport touring motorcycles suck. Buy a sport...

Sport touring motorcycles suck. Buy a sport “bike” or a touring motorcycle and don’t try a buy a compromise that you will soon hate.
Forum: Old's Cool 06-12-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,083
Posted By darmst6829
Looks yummy! Czech out Czechpoint from my buddy...

Looks yummy! Czech out Czechpoint from my buddy Reese Dengler. http://66.84.0.143/~ahrmanwc/czechpoint.htm
Forum: Old's Cool 06-12-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 70,099
Posted By darmst6829
The Typhoon in itself was a rare machine and with...

The Typhoon in itself was a rare machine and with the sidecar and history you got yourself a winner! What a find! How did you end up with it?
Forum: Old's Cool 05-30-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By darmst6829
I think the look of the Shinko tire (tyre) is...

I think the look of the Shinko tire (tyre) is wrong for an English motorcycle. The Cheng Shin is modeled after the English Dunlop trials tire (tyre) and would be a better fit. Looks are important...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-29-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By darmst6829
Hi, I have had good luck with the Cheng Shin...

Hi,
I have had good luck with the Cheng Shin c186 on a Bultaco Scrambler. The tire works just fine on the street and good enough off road to scare myself.
Forum: Trials 05-10-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,810
Views: 203,395
Posted By darmst6829
I thought Crooked River was awesome! I rode the 2...

I thought Crooked River was awesome! I rode the 2 line Classic Expert and scored 16 in what (I thought) was a tough trial. Joe Kokkevael (?) won the class with a score of 6.
Forum: Racing 05-08-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 44,587
Posted By darmst6829
Hey Rick, I would call Matt at Speed and Sport...

Hey Rick, I would call Matt at Speed and Sport and ask him about changing the frame for the Classic 500 class. I think you are stuck with Sportsman no matter what. Sorry. Lots of crashes this year...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-08-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,144
Posted By darmst6829
Kerosene or WD40 and a stiff brush works well.

Kerosene or WD40 and a stiff brush works well.
Forum: Racing 05-07-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 44,587
Posted By darmst6829
[QUOTE=LC Garage;21352115] As usual, the...

[QUOTE=LC Garage;21352115]

As usual, the Sportsman 500 class was a double gate start and in the first moto, I wheelied big time on the start

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHcqsGCBlDY
...
Forum: Racing 04-29-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 44,587
Posted By darmst6829
Sure!

Sure!
Forum: Racing 04-28-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 44,587
Posted By darmst6829
You going to make Terrebonne? Hope to see you at...

You going to make Terrebonne? Hope to see you at the races!

Dave Armstrong
President
VME
Seattle
Forum: Old's Cool 04-10-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,397
Posted By darmst6829
I am grateful for your question but saying that I...

I am grateful for your question but saying that I can only answer for myself. My first blush with Vintage motorcycles was to try and replicate a motorcycle I had as a 13 year old. The motorcycle was...
Forum: Trials 03-25-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,761
Posted By darmst6829
I really like the ty250 version but the 175? Not...

I really like the ty250 version but the 175? Not so good.

Dave
Forum: Trials 03-24-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,810
Views: 203,395
Posted By darmst6829
Great bike! Are you going to ride any AHRMA...

Great bike! Are you going to ride any AHRMA events this year?

Dave
Forum: Trials 03-18-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,949
Posted By darmst6829
Yamaha TY250. I got a flat tire in an event and...

Yamaha TY250. I got a flat tire in an event and switched with a another rider who loaned me his TY. I normally ride an early 4 speed Bultaco and the TY was like cheating. For a novice rider in modern...
Forum: Trials 03-18-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By darmst6829
http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/topic/21730-co...

http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/topic/21730-convert-a-bsa-441-victor-to-a-trials-bike/

I don't think you are reinventing the wheel with creating a BSA 441 trials bike.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-14-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 478
Posted By darmst6829
Display only? Tsk tsk. Dave Armstrong ...

Display only? Tsk tsk.

Dave Armstrong
President
VME Seattle
Forum: Trials 03-13-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By darmst6829
http://www.motorcyclejournal.org/wp-content/upload...

http://www.motorcyclejournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mj_mtrials-2.jpg

Hey pcmx47, a picture is worth a thousand words. This is from the Trials on the Isle photo taken by Les Norton.
...
Forum: Trials 03-04-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1,810
Views: 203,395
Posted By darmst6829
Hi Brian, I rode the “Trials on the Isle” also....

Hi Brian,
I rode the “Trials on the Isle” also. The sections and trails connecting them were incredibly fun, everyone I talked to had a great time. I am very happy I was able to participate.
Dave...
Forum: Trials 02-23-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 82,302
Posted By darmst6829
I think the venue was neat-o at the Purple...

I think the venue was neat-o at the Purple Penguin and I plan on supporting PST events. We (vintage riders) were welcomed with open arms. I would enjoy an AHRMA event at the Purple Penguin site. I...
Forum: Trials 02-23-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 82,302
Posted By darmst6829
Well no Dave I have ridden trials since 1972 or...

Well no Dave I have ridden trials since 1972 or so…..off and on of course. No it was not AHRMA's fault at all. This was a screw up of the landlowner. They simply didn’t have the know how to pull it...
Forum: 2 smokers 02-22-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 940
Posted By darmst6829
Leave the bore alone and just stick new rings...

Leave the bore alone and just stick new rings into it. The motorcycle will run better then trying to make it better by honing the cylinder. In my humble opinion and years of experience.

Dave
Forum: Trials 02-22-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 82,302
Posted By darmst6829
Hi Swooshdave, Most of my friends (and I) are...

Hi Swooshdave,
Most of my friends (and I) are upset about the loss of Chehalis. What a complete and utter downer. I have no silver lining, no words of wisdom other then to say lets ride trials when...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-17-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,369
Posted By darmst6829
Well back in the day 2 strokes would foul spark...

Well back in the day 2 strokes would foul spark plugs but with modern oil even at heavy oil ratios (more oil the better) it just does not happen. I have thousands of miles on 1966 Bultaco’s (4 of...
Forum: Trials 02-13-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 82,302
Posted By darmst6829
Modern frame and no air filter? :huh Dave

Modern frame and no air filter? :huh

Dave
Forum: Old's Cool 02-07-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,277
Posted By darmst6829
No the guy was hiding from something. Intimacy? ...

No the guy was hiding from something. Intimacy?

Dave
Forum: Old's Cool 02-05-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,277
Posted By darmst6829
I wonder was his family that horrible he had to...

I wonder was his family that horrible he had to spend every free second away in the basement? What a dick.

Dave
Forum: Old's Cool 02-05-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 70,099
Posted By darmst6829
Hey LC Garage, you racing motorcycles this year?...

Hey LC Garage, you racing motorcycles this year? I am going to run the same Sherpa S but hopefully will have a heavyweight trials bike ready for 2013.

Dave
Forum: Old's Cool 02-04-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 70,099
Posted By darmst6829
Best of the Triumph's? Chrome molly frame, good...

Best of the Triumph's?
Chrome molly frame, good electrics, easy starter. No real problems except the ungainly exhaust….
Forum: Trials 02-03-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 82,302
Posted By darmst6829
That was over the top. I havent a clue what the...

That was over the top. I havent a clue what the buyer was thinking!

Dave
Forum: Trials 02-02-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 461
Views: 82,302
Posted By darmst6829
Here is an Arrow for sale in Walla Walla. ...

Here is an Arrow for sale in Walla Walla.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTAGE-1949-INDIAN-ARROW-MOTORCYCLE-GOOD-CONDITION-UNRESTORED-/121058679217?ViewItem=&item=121058679217&forcev4exp=true
Forum: Old's Cool 01-30-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,952
Posted By darmst6829
[QUOTE=England-Kev;20610024][QUOTE=darmst6829;2060...

[QUOTE=England-Kev;20610024][QUOTE=darmst6829;20606647]

Looking pretty good there Dave, have you an ally tank too?:clap[/QUOTE

I have an English tank off some competition Enfield (Fury)? Its...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-29-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,952
Posted By darmst6829
No I dont think you could show up with disk...

No I dont think you could show up with disk brakes etc. Interesting is that in the pictures I had seen Concentric carburetors and lots of heavy frame mods. Not in keeping with Pre 65. Anyway not my...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-29-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,952
Posted By darmst6829
My Indian built machine looks mostly the same as...

My Indian built machine looks mostly the same as this 58. The gear shift surrounds the kick start shaft just the same as mine. My bike uses the same 1/2 width hubs. Very nice to see an original...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-28-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,952
Posted By darmst6829
[QUOTE=England-Kev;20585661]Pictures from today...

[QUOTE=England-Kev;20585661]Pictures from today at the Talmag trial...

http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/img/s4/v63/p1400812726.jpg


I like this. Thanks for sharing. I think this is a 1977 or...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-23-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 23,083
Posted By darmst6829
That’s a proper motorbike. Dave

That’s a proper motorbike.

Dave
Forum: Old's Cool 01-17-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2,920
Views: 905,288
Posted By darmst6829
I have a pair of those on my Campera! Dave

I have a pair of those on my Campera!

Dave
Forum: Trials 01-15-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1,810
Views: 203,395
Posted By darmst6829
Hi Brian, no damage just a skinned chin and a...

Hi Brian, no damage just a skinned chin and a bruised ego. Everybody at the trial was great. Seems like a good group.
Thanks
Dave
Forum: Trials 01-14-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1,810
Views: 203,395
Posted By darmst6829
Plastered Purple Penguin Trial

I rode the Plastered Purple Penguin Trial on Sunday on my old Bultaco. This was a Puget Sound Trialers event held in Marysville WA. It was 25 degrees when I got there. I mostly crashed my way around...
Forum: Trials 01-11-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 82,302
Posted By darmst6829
Neat! Any pics of the build etc. you would like...

Neat! Any pics of the build etc. you would like to share?

Thanks,

Dave
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