Why do we fix these things?

Al_Smith · January 29, 2011, 05:11:37 AM

:D Well Jim I'm no spring chicken either .No Ariels here but a couple of Indians not to count 3-4 Harleys and a widow maker chopper . 8)

weimedog · January 29, 2011, 08:02:39 AM

Teenage Weime & the two strokes that moved me at that time!

SwampDonkey · January 29, 2011, 09:02:29 AM

No wonder some of you guys have old battle scars. My brother was in the same group, jumping snow mobiles and bikes (Quads and Motorbikes). But, apparently had no contribution to his bad back problems. :

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Al_Smith · January 29, 2011, 06:50:15 PM

Quote from: SwampDonkey on January 29, 2011, 09:02:29 AM
No wonder some of you guys have old battle scars.

:D Yep some of us,shall we say "vintage " bikers have a few nicks and dings on our persons .I've had a case of asphault fever myself a time or two . ;)

gloud · January 30, 2011, 06:27:23 AM

I raced a 81 Maico 490 when I was in Berlin Germany while in the Army. I got some pics somewhere. (I will have to scan them and post) But I paid for it

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sharkey · January 31, 2011, 05:15:03 PM

I think its about the high we get completing a challenge, like when it roars to life. Just something about an engine firing after being rebuilt. I know that always makes me feel better or at least I forget about the parts cost for a little bit!

When I was a kid back in the 60's one of my friends Dads had a large machine shop. His Dad was into radio controled cars which were new at this time and sold engine and chassis parts through hobby catalogs. Together we could make almost anything in that shop whether it be for guns, cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles or chainsaws. I learned alot there.

Captain · January 31, 2011, 07:46:47 PM

I put two on the bench last night. A nice looking Poulan 25 and a late 80s Husky 55. I don't know why either. I usually end up selling them very cheaply to needy friends.

Captain