Nixon tries to fly
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Flugtechnik
My bike is not transportation, it is a respite
You guys are too much.
You've got me thinking though.
I'm thinking about making it into something a little more comfortable to ride, something where my hands wouldn't go numb after 45 minutes of riding it. Something like a bobber. A little bar hopper that can have fun in the twisties, but not too much. I will have to go through all the parts and see what I can salvage.
Maybe we could do a "Barber Build". I could figure out everything I needed and buy it at the swap meet there. Then at night, whoever wanted to could work on it. I wouldn't want to take anyones time away from the event/races.
Or maybe we could do something like DCC did where they actually built a bike at a show. If it is set up like last year, we could have a DTT build booth where we build a bike during the show. I don't know what kind of tools we would be able to use though (power/generator requirements).
You've got me thinking though.
I'm thinking about making it into something a little more comfortable to ride, something where my hands wouldn't go numb after 45 minutes of riding it. Something like a bobber. A little bar hopper that can have fun in the twisties, but not too much. I will have to go through all the parts and see what I can salvage.
Maybe we could do a "Barber Build". I could figure out everything I needed and buy it at the swap meet there. Then at night, whoever wanted to could work on it. I wouldn't want to take anyones time away from the event/races.
Or maybe we could do something like DCC did where they actually built a bike at a show. If it is set up like last year, we could have a DTT build booth where we build a bike during the show. I don't know what kind of tools we would be able to use though (power/generator requirements).
cyclefreak
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: Re: Nixon tries to fly
Sounds like a party to me!!!
Flugtechnik said:
Sounds like a party to me!!!
Okay so how about this.....heavy fab (welding, etc) at the shop over the cold brews....and assembly, etc at the booth on display? I can't think of a better way to show what DTT is all about! Mike, sounds like you need to get a design going while your crippled ass is being lazy and hopped up on Lortabs!
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Flugtechnik
My bike is not transportation, it is a respite
Kanticoy said:
Wheels are turning, sir, wheels are turning. They've got me on oxycodone right now. Makes me tired and it is hard to stay focused on work.
I may start a separate thread on this. I like this idea very much. Going to have to get buy in from the boss. She hasn't banned me from bikes yet but she isn't happy about all the money that just got crushed like an empty beer can.
I think it would be very cool to bring my trashed bike to Barber as it is now. Tear it down on Friday and do what we can there. Do whatever fab work needs to be done Friday night at the shop, then do the reassembly on Saturday. I don't think it would be ready by the parade lap though. Also, we wouldn't have any time to do any painting. We could make a list of things to do so someone can came work on it for an hour if they want during the day and would know what needs to be done. Again, I don't want to take away from anyone being able to enjoy barber.
my-79-750-k
Therapy is expensive. Riding is cheap. You decide.
If I can make Barbers, seeing as how the dragon is looking less and less likely each day, I'll show up with every tool I have. This just sounds like one of those things that shows the cement that holds this place together. It will def. get some recognition at Barbers, and maybe they'll even give us a shoutout during the awards ceremony. Good publicity!!
Just so you know Mike....there is a paint booth in the new shed...its a 9x15 negative pressure booth. And the paint s shop is 5 minutes from here with on site color chips to choose from. Grab a few cans of spraymax and we can do whatever you want....you know im pretty handy with a paint gun....
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VonYinzer
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Sign me right the fuck up. Im a half assed mechanic (on my best days), suck at electrical shit, and paint like a drunk fourth grader but Im damn good at mixing drinks and keeping the music going. Haha... Seriously, Ill be there and if I can do anything at all to help, you can bet dollars to dough-nuts Ill give it the 'ol college try.
