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Rescue Mission
- From: kwaka1500
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DAY 3 : ALL THE ORIGINAL PAINTED PARTS NEED A GOOD CLEAN UP. SOME RUST IS COMING THROUGH THE PAINT.
I'VE CHECKED THE RECTIFIER AND IT WORKS OK, BUT IS IN NEED OF SOME ATTENTION. WIRE BUFF AND THEN PAINT SILVER.
THE COVER IS ALSO NOT TO FLASH, BUFF OFF AND TREAT WITH RUST CONVERTER, AND THE USAL PAINT PROCESS. ONLY AFTER PAINTING I PUT SOME CHROME TAPE ON AND CLEAR COAT OVER. NOT TO BAD FOR A QUICK FIX. SEE PHOTO.
FOOT PEG SUPPORTS ARE THE SAME, BLEMISHED AND SOME RUST. LIGHT SAND WITH 1200 PAPER AND APPLY RUST CONVERTER. THIS FIXED THEM ENOUGH TO GET AWAY WITH, RECOAT BLACK GLOSS,ADD CHROME TAPE AND CLEAR COAT.
THIS IS THE SYSTEM I WAS USING ALL DAY AND HALF THE NIGHT, AS FAR AS THAT GOES, IT LOOKED OK.
DAY 4 : NOW TO ATTACK THE CHROME. A DIFFERENT STORY ALL TOGETHER. I'D RATHER THROW IT ALL ON THE DUMP. SO MUCH PITTING AND RUST. I HAVE TO TO IGNORE WHAT I SEE AND GET DOWN TO REPAIRS. SOAK ALL CHROME IN RUST CONVERTER FOR ONLY 15 TO 30 MINUTES EACH 3 TIMES. THIS HAS CLEARED ENOUGH RUST TO START POLISHING. ALTHOUGH THE PITTING WON'T GO AWAY, FROM A DISTANCE, AND TO THE UNINITIATED EYE, I MIGHT GET AWAY WITH IT. I'M STARTING TO FEEL LIKE A PROSTITUTE, FOR THE SAKE OF GETTING RIDE READY, I'M TURNING ONE HELL OF A BLIND EYE. IT'S LATE IN THE NIGHT BY NOW, AFTER POLISHING AS MUCH OF THE CHROME AS POSSIBLE. SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED IS SUMMONING ME TO SHARE SOME TIME. I MUST GO. OR HELL HATH NO FURY ETC,ETC.
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- 3 days ago
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ride to nowhere an back
- From: cruizon
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well had a job, well not really a job had to help a m8 with something yesterday and as i had to travel out of town decided to roll the magna out of the shed, weather was perfect, i had the afternoon. uneventful story so if yr bored already yr gunna stay that way...lol, made my way out, dodging grain trucks and the occasional header not to mention the dust from headers stripping grain. we had to head into sth oz with a load, lost part of it on the way so had to turn round to find it. thats all boring as well, made it back home, had a beer just one then fired the Magna and headed home....the long way, pretty uneventful like i said, the highlight of the trip home was a field bin being towed down the road, damn i could have taken a photo...lol, next time...stay upright len
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- 4 days ago
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Cro Man
- From: Englissh
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Hello from France.
Thanks for your reason why, it certainly takes a man to tell a group of bikers your story, as we are just a bunch of kids in long pants, I think that is good you acept the name and it dont hurt as much, remember the old saying " sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me " what an idiot.
Keep the grey coming long and slow
1 week ago
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Timely homage to vets
- From: tonyl
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Today I sat here reading the comments about vets here and I started thinking about my dad. He passed a few years ago and I never really knew about his flying time during WW11, so, I went and read his logbooks. He flew Lancaster bombers and the part he told my sisters and I about had to do with flying Transport Command which was flying bombers from Canada to Great Britan. That is how he met my mom, him flying out of Montreal and her building bombs in Montreal. They flew these planes stripped to the bone, no comforts, insulation or guns, they were sitting ducks in the air.
Now the really interesting part, he also flew on some of the first bombing missions over Berlin. Anyone every see the movie "The dam busters"? If you ever get to see it, pay attention to the names listed at the end of the movie, it's based on a true story and my dad was one of those flyers!!! In his log books he lists the practice flights how they dropped bags of flour for precision bombing.
My dad never bragged about what he did, seldom even mentioned it. That is the attitude of vets, then and now, not asking for thanks or praise for doing what they thought right. In Canada it is tradition to wear your parents medals on the opposite side of your chest from your own. I couldn't do it, there are way too many so I wear my own and in silence, thank my dad and those like him.
I never got to say goodbye to my dad or tell him I loved him or how proud I was of him. This is my homage to my dad.
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- 1 week ago
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To All Veterans A Big Thanks
- From: madcow
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Spent some time this morning with the two of the most important guy's in my life, my father and grandfather. I just wanted to let them know how much I love them & how proud I am for their service to their country. My grandfather was a "doughboy" in WW1 & my father was in the USAF in the Korean conflict. Both are very proud of the time they gave for their country and fly the "Red, White, & Blue" with pride on Veterans Day. While talking to them, I noticed many of their neighbors also fly "Old Glory" with pride, because of the service they gave defend this great nation. I was humbled; by seeing so many veterans gathered together. Men & woman who had defended this land in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, WWII, WWI, The Spanish American War, & the Civil War. You’re thinking by now "Where the heck is he at?" Well, I'm at my Dad & Grand-dads gravesites. I never met my Granddad, he passed before I was born, and I lost my Dad in 1999. I grew up hearing of the stories my granddad told Dad about fighting the "Hun" in the "Great War"! My Dad didn't talk much about service time in Korea, but as I got older, seeing programs about the Korean War, I knew it wasn't a pleasant experience. I never said thanks to my Dad till it was to late.
The point of this story is: Weather it's a relative, friend, or co-worker, don't wait to show a "Vet" how proud you are of their service, to their country. Till they are gone. Let them know today!" So with that said thanks to all of you in the community who has served. I could name many of you by name, but I would be still posting this on the 12th. By the time I am done..."A BIG THANKS" for your service guy's & gal’s! You’re a "COOOL Group"!
Chris/aka Madcow
P.S. Want to especially thank a guy who spent more time under the water than above during his "stint" in the Navy. You always make me laugh when I feeling down! I won't embarrass him by giving his name, since most of you know whom I'm talking about...He's had it rough lately but he's still there for the rest of us....
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- 1 week ago
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wife became a ccc member
- From: cougarhunter
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Description:hey ya'll , just wanted to share the news with everyone that my wife finally became a member here, woohoo!!!! she goes by the nic of HAPPYEYE'S ( her nic is a long story that i'll share in the near future ) so stop by and welcome her here to this great site.
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- 1 week ago
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Help Me! I need a Ride Story!
- From: manybikes
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Please HELP!
It has been a week since I was last on a bike... and I am jonesing!
Yes, my cast was formed around the ISO grip and my hand rests nicely on shopping cart handles and motorcycle handlebars, but this current set-up does not lend for front break usage at all! With the front break being 70% of our stopping power... I have been staying off the bikes...
Community Members... Please! Please share with me and exciting recent ride you have taken!!!
I will envision I am there as I read your stories!
Thank you for your support!
Kyle Manybikes = Parked!
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- 1 week ago
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Short Story
- From: Englissh
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Now here is a little story for down under I am not certain if its true.
Me a to and from was talking to a tin tank and we went to this near and far for a lemon lime and I needed a Johnny Blis so I went round Johnny Horner and I bumped into a mallee root she said got any fiddly –dids if we can have a gay and hearty but just then the ducks and geese were all over and I had to Harold back to steak and kidney with Matt Malone.
Keep the grey coming long and slow - Blog post
- 1 week ago
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Story Inn 2
- From: Aldooo13
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The Story Inn is a spot in the middle of nowhere. A lot of bikers hang out there.A great ride to get there and a great place for lunch.
- 2 weeks ago
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Story Inn1
- From: Aldooo13
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The Story Inn is a spot in the middle of nowhere. A lot of bikers hang out there.A great ride to get there and a great place for lunch.
- 2 weeks ago
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big red barn
- From: Aldooo13
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The Story Inn is a spot in the middle of nowhere. A lot of bikers hang out there.A great ride to get there and a great place for lunch.
- 2 weeks ago
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Australian Slang!
- From: Robin001
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Australian Slang! - The language we speak in Australia seems to baffle other people no-end. I don’t know why? Aussie Slang, or Strine as it is sometimes called, is I guess a reflection of the harsh, remote Australian landscape, and the no-nonsense "lets get on with it" attitude of the Australian people. So a lot of corners are cut both with what we say and how we say it. Here are a few examples for CC who maybe interested in coming to Australia.
A bit more choke and you would have started. misc:- a statement said to somebody who has just passed wind in public rather loudly.
A few Kangaroos loose in the top paddock. adjective:- someone who is mentally 'not quite there, also picnic short of a sandwich , lights are on but nobody is home, etc.
Back of Bourke. noun:- a long way away from wherever you are, specifically inland and away from civilisation. Bourke is an inland town, hence...
Cackleberry. noun:- an egg
Cactus. adjective:- something has had it, doesn't work anymore, or someone in a lot of trouble.
Dad 'n Dave. noun:- a shave.
Dag. adjective:- bits of manure that stick to the long wool around a sheep's bottom forming small dangling balls. Also a term for a funny person, nerd, goof, loser. In this respect it can have either an endearing or disparaging meaning, although is usually used for a likable fellow.
Daks. noun:- a man's trousers or shorts, now also a brand name. However in New Zealand, daks means underpants, underdaks in Australia. Be sure you know which one they are talking about.....
Dead horse. noun:- tomato sauce
Idiot box. noun:- television, often abbreviated to "the box".
Jackaroo. noun:- a young male station (ranch) hand or apprentice. A Jjillaroo is the female equivalent. Perhaps from the Spanish, "caballero", meaning horseman:
Kick the bucket. verb:- to die. Same as to push up daisies, keel over, go west, buy a farm...
Lamington drive. noun:- a traditional way of raising money for charity by selling Lamingtons. Similar the Brownies selling cookies in America. However, these days fund raising is done by selling manufactured chocolate and the likes which doesn't seem to have the same feeling.
Matilda. noun:- the old term for a swagman's bedroll, swag, pack, or sack which contained essentials (sometime complete belongings) when traveling in the bush by foot. See Waltzing Matilda.
Ocker. adjective:- pronounced ocka, a stereotyped uncultivated or uncultured Aussie male who exhibits excessive drinking of alcohol, womanising, chauvinism, and worships the God called Footy! To call a female ocker is to suggest that she is somewhat butch. Similar to the US redneck.
Onya. misc:- an expression of encouragement, short for good on you. My favourite expression.
Razoo. noun:- a fictitious coin made from brass. The term is usually used to indicate that someone has no money. "I haven't got a brass razoo!"
Sack. noun:- a bed. Used as "hit the sack" = go to sleep.
Sandgroper. noun:- a resident of Western Australia, after a sand-burrowing desert insect.
Sanga, sanger. noun:- a sandwich.
Underground mutton. noun:- rabbit.
Ute. noun:- a utility vehicle, invented in Australia. US = pickup truck.
Waterhole. noun:- a pub or hotel.
Yakka. noun:- hard manual labour. Possibly an Aboriginal word.
Yarn. noun:- a story, usually long, intriguing and entertaining, either fictional or not.
Yobbo. noun:- an uncouth person.
Yonks. noun:- a long time, ages.
Zack. noun:- a Sixpence. Pre decimal currency used before Feb 1966. The term is still used today, but to indicate that someone is broke. "I haven't got a zack".
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- 2 weeks ago
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