Knobbs & Cushions??

Gus how is the foot doing?
My plans changed again, I got to take the truck over the mechanic on Friday morn for a brake job. So riding for my Friday will near impossible.

I hate holidays. It always screws up business.

Maybe I can slip over your way Friday afternoon.

Bummer ... But good brakes make the possibility of more riding days that much better.

Sure, come on by if you have time.

Sorry I missed ya on 'chat', I can't find a way to make it get my attention, looked all over.... I was on another browser, Had FF up but it won't rid a ding... Send Email to GusNSpot addy as that rings and say you are on the Google chat. LOL That might work that way to get my attention...
Pretty day today, just a bit chilly...

Stayin inside n letting foot get better.

My day needs no explanation:








The rest of the pictures are in the album here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Dragon43/09ToyRun#

Great cause Santa! Thanks for sharing with us.

that is great gus!

I got to ride with Santa 2 weeks ago!

hey Santa, is that beard real? ......yank.....

::: Grump !!! :::: Darn kids, the little ones don't hurt when they test it but them rowdy teens... "Ouch" ..........

you need a sign: "No Teen Boys Allowed"...."All Teen girls and their Mom's Welcome"!

I help Mather Lodge out each year and about 2 years ago there were a group of teen girls from the Lutheran Church Camp and they all wanted pictures sitting on Santa's knee. Mrs Claus was there to keep the shinigans to acceptable levels but a good time was had by all.

Bawahahahaha being Santa does have it's up sides.... I have some 80+ year old ladies that ambush me each year also, now those ole gals know how to flirt.... Doing that gig this coming Saturday....... Much picture taking at that one as a lot of locals bring their little kids. I love the little ones, they are the best part.

hmmmm..I have a thing for older ladies..want some help, like a BIG elf?

My place at 2PM this Saturday. You'll need a break from cussing at your bike by then anyway.... Bawahahahah oser

Rearranging the shop to make working on the X\T easier for this Old fat man.


ZeCat called earlier with an idea for cold starts, well any starts on the XT.


Helped Colleen put the green stuff that can't stay out for the winter in the mini-greenhouse we have rigged in the garage.

She also did the mailbox for the holidays.


And I still got the XT up in the air before we quit.


Colleen stayed out and helped at the end. I was getting clumsy and needed the help.

One more cause I messed up.... Bawahahaah

Setting up for easy battery swap.


Little carry boxes hidden on the frame. I didn't know they were there. Getting them all spiffy...


Original tools that came with the bike:


Got her higher and better setup for working. Really need a table but for now.....




Foot is getting better. Need more time in the shop to work but life has obligations other than messin with my toys.....

Nice work Gus,
I bet it was fun getting it on the stool.
I reserve the stool in the shop for working on the mini-bikes, KX655, China 90s and a couple 50's laying around.

NOW WATCHA GONNA SIT ON? :huh

Ahhhh Doc, ye of little faith. I would not use my 'sit on' chair for this. Oh no, that chair I have been using since 1972. That chair was old when I started using it at work. The company changed hands and that chair stayed. When I left, they were glad for me to take that ratty old thing with me. I have had it ever since.
My wife, Spot, and few special nick-nacks & 'the chair' are the only things that do not have a price tag.



My Mama din raise no fools...

See....


All came out of the tank.


The outlet was gunky too.


Plus the gauges need some attention.


See the rest of the days story here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Dragon43/77xt500#

Gradually learning her dark side. he he he


We'll be friends soon. A few more secrets I need to ferret out of her and then we'll start over on the 'startin' dance.

I have been trying to win her over by paying attention to the details and buffing off the rust and cleaning up the corrosion on the bolts and stuff as I go along. "Dremil®" is my friend....

Looks like someone took a shit in her gas tank Gus. Or at least in the float bowl.