SUNSET GREETINGS from the THUMPERGARAGE ... this is a photo of Monument Rocks in western Kansas. A few weeks ago someone referenced this site, and as ThreeFenders says, "I've slept since then..." - so I'm not sure just who it was, perhaps it was Lloyd, #5224 - South Dakota (we talked about his Triumph Cub a few weeks ago). I had a photo much like the one above but when I viewed this one on FB ... wow! this is flat spectacular!
59 days until Spring, should you be counting as am I. It was 55 degrees here today but we had a stiff chilly south wind so that took the edge off being a perfect day.
Okay, let's get going with this weeks update. Enjoy! - #000
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From our FSSNOC mailbox comes this note from Danny, #4037 - Missouri (a 21 year FSSNOC member):
I'm not a "computer guy" so I'm only in as long as there is a paper issue (of Thumper News). Thanks, Danny
(REPLY) I can relate, Danny. Thanks for the renewal and the viewpoint. That's what we need to hear. Hopefully you will be in for years to come ... #000.
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This fiery and sad report came from a former member, Mike Hildebrand - Arizona:
https://www.facebook.com/52844363790/posts/10158502054278791/
Such a shame! "My Kingdom, my Kingdom, for a fire extinguisher!" ... not funny but you'll get my point when you view this link. Thanks, Mike - #000.
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Hi Jack and Club Members!
Just checked out the Thumper Garage webpage for the first time in awhile and saw the gorgeous GB500 on the masthead.
Here is my crack at the non-stock items. I see about five items: exhaust, shocks, tail light, turn signals, front disk brake, and the rear fender/grab rail has been eliminated.
Got a little help from the photos here: 1989 Honda GB500 Tourist Trophy for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $16,000 on October 9, 2020 (Lot #37,617) | Bring a Trailer (a low milage GB500 that went for big bucks!).
And now for something rather different:
Re-Imagined: BMW G310R Cafe Racer by Michael Horn – BikeBound
Cheers!
Vincent #133
(REPLY) Wow! Pretty good job there, Vincent! Anyone else see anything he missed on the GB500, let us know...
Vincent, as you may have noticed from his member number of #0133, is a long time FSSNOCer, since way back in 1987! - Awesome!! - #000.
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THUMPER NEWS #142 ... is at the Printer. I think you are going to like it! That's all I'm gonna say for now. It was a fun issue to put together and it'll make a good read for you as well. I love, love, love the cover as well as what is inside - #000.
Of note to any club member reading this, we'd like to hear from YOU ... your story, your comments, your Thumper-related history or maybe about a product you purchased, whatever ... write it and send it to us at: FSSNOCthumpers@yahoo.com or mail it via USPS at: FSSNOC P.O. Box 1809, Hutchinson, KS. 67504-1809
One more thing, a big share of the content in this quarter's Thumper News came from members who visit the FSSNOC THUMPERGARAGE, and what a job they did!
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Lots of stuff on the remaining pages on this site (see the masthead to navigate) ... search them out and enjoy! And, as a reminder, anything you read below this comment is from an earlier update (we update weekly!) just for you! - #000
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JUST IN CASE SOMEONE OUT THERE HAD A DIFFICULT DAY... (01 - 13 - 2021)
This should help (photo was 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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