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Re: Glam Shots!

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Thanks! It's the cleanest bike I've ever owned, lol! Funny thing, I started it up yesterday, and it ran really crappy. Played with the choke, then the throttle. After a couple of blips, I caught a glimpse of some small movement behind the bike out of the corner of my eye. Gave it a twist again, and dark projectiles start shooting out of the left exhaust. Charred acorns were flying ten to fifteen feet behind the bike, lol! They finally stopped after about five minutes, but I'm pretty sure there's more where those came from. Guess I'll be dropping the exhaust, lol!
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'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

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'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: Glam Shots!

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Just pick it up by the front wheel and shake them out ....

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Re: Glam Shots!

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Beautiful bike!
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Re: Glam Shots!

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Thanks!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow

"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown

Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!

Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Glam Shots!

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Roasted acorns anyone?
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very nice
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Re: Glam Shots!

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Track T 2411-I need to know the secret of getting the bike up the ramp. Pleaase :( ...Sundance.
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Very nice and the PO did look after it and it shows.
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Sundance wrote:Track T 2411-I need to know the secret of getting the bike up the ramp. Pleaase :( ...Sundance.
GRR! I just typed a loooong answer, and lost it because I'm too slow! lolol
First thing I'll say is I'm no expert, so I take lots of precautions. I've seen too many of those 'fail' videos on Utube to take anything for granted. I won't ride a bike up a ramp. If it runs and has brakes, I walk up the left ramp, bike up the right, with the bike sort of leaning into me so it can't go over center. I ALWAYS have at least one assistant I can trust, and we make a clear plan ahead of time, and don't rush it.
My ramps are 10 foot 2x10's to reduce the angle, and I try to load on a hill when possible. They have pre-made ramp ends that sort of hook on the tailgate. I also use a strap from the middle of the ramps to the truck to prevent them from sliding off.

And after typing all that, I'll just say, renting or borrowing a trailer is much easier, physically, and mentally! lolol lolol lolol
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow

"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown

Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!

Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Glam Shots!

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Track T 2411 wrote:
Sundance wrote:Track T 2411-I need to know the secret of getting the bike up the ramp. Pleaase :( ...Sundance.
GRR! I just typed a loooong answer, and lost it because I'm too slow! lolol
First thing I'll say is I'm no expert, so I take lots of precautions. I've seen too many of those 'fail' videos on Utube to take anything for granted. I won't ride a bike up a ramp. If it runs and has brakes, I walk up the left ramp, bike up the right, with the bike sort of leaning into me so it can't go over center. I ALWAYS have at least one assistant I can trust, and we make a clear plan ahead of time, and don't rush it.
My ramps are 10 foot 2x10's to reduce the angle, and I try to load on a hill when possible. They have pre-made ramp ends that sort of hook on the tailgate. I also use a strap from the middle of the ramps to the truck to prevent them from sliding off.

And after typing all that, I'll just say, renting or borrowing a trailer is much easier, physically, and mentally! lolol lolol lolol
confused22 Thanks for that. Evil Knieval was out of the question, or so I figured. I seriously thought of 'winching' from the truckbed. You are right with the trailer. Worth the U-Haul price for the safety! :-D
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Re: Glam Shots!

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I had the same idea of a winch, and picked up a boat trailer winch for a buck at a garage sale. Haven't put it to use yet, as I haven't really figured out how I would want to mount it... The hardest part about using a winch or 'come-along' is where to attach it on the bike so you can still maneuver it. Been there, done that, lol!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow

"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown

Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!

Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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