What is new in your little world?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Mar 13, 2018 1:29 pm

Scourge wrote:
It is. And you can always powder coat or replace the chrome with black parts.

Oh, I understand that. But I'd rather get something closer to what I want rather than going through the cost and hassle of tearing the bike apart to powder coat.

Post by **Κracus** » Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:26 pm

If I was getting a Harley it'd be a 48. The sound those make is so fun. I rode a few of them last year on a test run, one of them being a 48. Felt so weird coming from sports bikes and dirt bikes.

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:02 pm

If anything in that style, I'd go for the Bobber
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Post by **Κracus** » Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:21 pm

Yeah the 48 has a very bobberish style. The sound that engine makes though is something special, not for everyone but it sounds like a bag of nuts and bolts being tossed around. One of those things that sound terrible at first but grows on you after a quick ride. It'd be terrible on any kind of long run but if you're cruising through town to go to a pub it's perfect.

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Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:55 pm

I really like the look of the 48 and other 883/1200s. But they are all just too small.

Post by **Scourge** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:55 am

Κracus wrote:2 of my 3 babies. The green one is the most fun.

Haven't been on a dirt bike in many years. They were always a lot of fun.

Post by **Scourge** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 4:43 am

YourGrandpa wrote:
Scourge wrote:
It is. And you can always powder coat or replace the chrome with black parts.
Oh, I understand that. But I'd rather get something closer to what I want rather than going through the cost and hassle of tearing the bike apart to powder coat.

Nothing wrong with that. That's partly why I chose mine. I don't want one all chromed out, or all black. I prefer a mix of the two. At some point I may repaint the tins to something other than black, but that's down the road. The styling was my main attraction, which I'm sure was the same with your Fatboy. The only things I really needed to change was the handlebar height and mirrors. Aftermarket mirrors and spacers on the bars and I'm all good, although I may opt for mini apes at some point.

Post by **Scourge** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:07 am

YourGrandpa wrote:I really like the look of the 48 and other 883/1200s. But they are all just too small.

Although not really my style, I have to agree, way too small.

Post by **Scourge** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:10 am

shaft wrote:Those mirrors are badass

Way better than stock which I couldn't see past my shoulders.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:27 pm

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I did a 300+ mile round trip ride yesterday to Daytona Beach (last day of bike week). The new seat worked out great. Truly a night and a day difference, and worth every penny.

A few pic from Destination Daytona...

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Post by **Eraser** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:11 pm

Must have some cohones to ride in a vertical oval like that

Post by **Κracus** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:15 pm

Meh... It's probably just a slow buildup to that. I didn't start off scraping the pegs on the ground but built up to it and when I do it now it doesn't scare me to go that low. Nowadays I pull the peg up with my foot to avoid scraping and go lower.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:22 am

Whiskey 7 wrote:.......... I think I have fallen into the Lego Trains portal.... in buying my railway first 'set'

The bug bit and I just bought another 'set' heavily discounted from Toys 'R' Us after buying some extra straight track pieces and four points/switches to complement the first set. It's the LEGO City Cargo Train 60052.

Post by **MKJ** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 7:02 am

Yea I have been eyeing that one for a while now.
Together with the.bullet train .

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:50 pm

Road in the Police Athletic League charity ride this past weekend.

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Post by **Whiskey 7** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:15 pm

No pictures this way

Re: What is new in your little world?
The painter finished yesterday just after lunc and we spent a couple of hours putting the place back together. Finally finished the (minor) renovation works

I am now off for a 4 of 5 night mini holiday up the coast

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:30 pm

My washer died last Saturday (got 15 years out of it), which forced us to buy new units (god forbid they don't match).

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Not really what I had in mind when thinking about spending that money.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:16 pm

What's the bottom drawer on the left hand unit? It is washer on the left and dryer on the right isn't it?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:42 pm

Washer left, dryer right. The bottom drawer on the left is a light material washing machine separate from the main unit. We didn't get that. We just got the pedestals with the storage drawers.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:34 pm

Today I am off for that little holiday about 4 hours up the coast for 5 days visiting family. It will be nice to get away and I love the drive

Note to self: Must set up the Lego trains again.

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:44 pm

Nice hardware Gramps. It always sucks when something as mundane as a washer or dryer or oven or fridge dies. You always feel you'd have better ways to spend the money.

My bank allows us to define multiple sub-accounts under your main saving account. Not sure how common this is, they started this relatively recent. We just monthly dump a small amount of money in a sub-accounts specifically meant for replacing the stuff we take for granted. It softens the blow a little when I actually have to spend it.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:41 pm

Get idea that sub accounts thing

We are thinking of doing the same for the lesser part of our health insurance costs as it just might work for us on the 'extras' portion that offersdental, physio, optometry and the like. They only refund like 10 to 20% of the service cost at best.

Insurance is a necessary evil as far as I am concerned and we've been lucky to date. Paying premiums no end

so better it go in the bank.. $117 a month will add up quickly like a Christmas Club account.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:55 pm

Eraser wrote:Nice hardware Gramps. It always sucks when something as mundane as a washer or dryer or oven or fridge dies. You always feel you'd have better ways to spend the money.

My bank allows us to define multiple sub-accounts under your main saving account. Not sure how common this is, they started this relatively recent. We just monthly dump a small amount of money in a sub-accounts specifically meant for replacing the stuff we take for granted. It softens the blow a little when I actually have to spend it.

The wife and I have separate accounts and split the bills based on our income which leaves us with plenty of money for things like this. Instead of a second account I simply run an significant overage at all times. But smart play on the second account. I can see how that would help you keep your family out of financial binds.

Post by **Doombrain** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:16 pm

I'm due a huge commision payout in May which will all be going to buying a new house. Deep joy.

Post by **Κracus** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:21 pm

You move a lot.