JUST IN CASE SOMEONE OUT THERE HAD A DIFFICULT DAY... (01 - 13 - 2021)
This should help (photo above) ... an absolutely beautiful Four-Stroke Single, the Honda GB500TT - this was in our photo stash with FSSNOC member #5145, Bobby Overbey noted.
For those who remember such things, this was a joint project between two friends, one in Texas, the other in Georgia, the Bobby/Henry project (sounds rather mysterious, doesn't it?).
You can refresh your memory if you have Thumper News #134 in your inventory. This one is all about the details, trust me. Great job, you two, great job ... and Thanks for sharing your artwork with us! - #000
QUIZ: There are some non-stock items on the Honda in the masthead photo. How many do you see and what are they?
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Tim Nisly, FSSNOC #5258 ... sent this along to us. We dedicate all this scenery to all who are "wintered in" and setting in a snowbank somewhere awaiting Spring. And, by the way, it's only 66 days...
"Just coasting along" ... Enjoy.
-- https://photos.app.goo.gl/cH4eRrU9UCQwYcVu9
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Jack #000 etc.
Re: I seldom read fiction: as much as I love the language, I am not an English Major.
I need a proof reader, editor.
I meant to say I read mostly history and memoirs.
As I understand, the book, "The Road Gets Better" is an account of a real trip.
Also, it is recent and on a motorcycle that most of us are aware of and many of us have ridden.
Kim, FSSNOC #5422 - MONTANA
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Other pages on this site? Sure, see the masthead above...
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WELCOME TO THE THUMPERGARAGE (01-07-21) ...
YEEHAW! WE MADE IT!
THUMPER MOUNTED via BMW,
LYNN PITTMAN, FSSNOC #0139 - COLORADO
15th Annual Solstice Ride 12-21-20 OLD HIGHWAY 6 from downtown Grand Junction, west to the Utah border.
The destination is a wide-spot in the road at the border of Colorado/Utah. Departure temp was 25 degrees. Return temp was 40 degrees. 80 mile round trip. 10 hardy souls included 1 female rider, 2 female buddy riders. 3 observers plus 1 chef (Rick) who drove his trusty supply van.
3 FSSNOCers and 3 Thumpers:
1- F650 BMW, 1- G650 BMW, and 1 - Honda Ruckus 250. 1- Ural Sidecar rig. 2- Moto Guzzis. 1- Yamaha RD250, and 1- Honda CBX500 (Pittman's trusty Coast-2-Coast steed back in 2014).
Perfect day in the sun. A little cool but who noticed? Great time was had by all. Wonderful to be able to connect with our fellow area riders and be served hamburgers as well!! Think everyone is tired of being stuck indoors? We did hear some planning for summer trips in 2021. Johnnie Pittman, #139-CO (members since way back in 1987!)
Reply from #000 ... Wow! Bet those first miles were a tad, hey! More than a tad!! ... COLD (25 degrees)! You are a tough lot, we are SO proud of you, well done!! Thanks for sharing! - #000
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Jack and club members,
Looking for a gas tank for a Single, however, it's a 2- stroke. If you would put it out over the garage page, I would appreciate it. The tank is for a KD175 (if I am correct, that would be a Kawasaki - #000). Prefer no rust or dents.
Email is: jcksr1942@comcast.net or 505 861 2701.
Still have the SR and the two roadracing Singles, Ducati and KTM, and the BSA Singles. Thanks, John Kynor #0704 (FSSNOC member since 1989!)
REPLY to JOHN ... You got it, Thank You for asking here on the ThumperGarage, John. Great to hear from you, hope you are well and having fun! - #000
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#000
"THE ROAD GETS BETTER FROM HERE..." This is a real book I read in 2019. Don't know how I came across it. I seldom read fiction. Mostly motorcycle travels and some 19th century western us history.
The Author of "Road" is not a writer and the book is self published but it is the stuff I like. He also is not a motorcyclist when he starts riding a Kawasaki KLR 650 from Siberia to Turkey.
Wherever he goes, the locals tell him "The road gets better...)
It seemed to fit the coming year... Happy New Year !
Kim #5422 - Montana (member since 2018)
REPLY TO KIM ... Now I am corn-fused, for sure, Kim. You comment above that you seldom read fiction, are you saying this book IS fiction? And, yes, I can relate to the locals comments - Ha! Ha! - as we all can, huh? - #000
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Curley-san, old bean,
Appears you are not the only person who has discovered how to achieve impressive fuel mileage numbers.
Gosh, this seems to be an entire club devoted to the concept.
Larry aka Ken, #4800 - Montana (member since 2006)
REPLY: Carrie's comment: "Whatever, Ken, whatever..." ( I did find it immature and disgusting as well - {grin} ... #000)
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These comments below are from last YEAR! (12-31-20)
If you missed them earlier, it's worth the time to check'em out, of course ... and be sure to visit the History Page and the Event Page plus if you are in the shopping mood, visit the Club Store Page, and lastly, but definitely NOT leastly, if you are not a member, please join us by visiting the Membership Application Page ... We'd enjoy hearing from any FSSNOC member who may be reading this, simply e-mail us at FSSNOCthumpers@yahoo.com with your story, comments, questions, whatever ... you will receive a courtesy email back from FSSNOC ThumperGarage thanking you for your email. Our reply or comment will generally appear on the ThumperGarage at the next weekly update, typically on Thursday evenings just in time for your after dinner non-decaf coffee? Thank YOU! - Jack, #000 (joined in 1986 ... about one week prior to FSSNOC #001) ... Now, for me ... on to the History Page >>>>>
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