FWIW I suffer from postpartum rally depression...and i always say every year that this is my last rally...dont believe it..i'll be back..as long as i can breathe..hopefully next year will be more rider friendly for me..peace out my brothers...
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2019 Vintage Yamaha Rally
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XS1 ? Was there an XS1?
I think that was just a rumor.
Angus and Pete at JP'S now headed to Barber thurs AM
JP caught going dark side!
I think that was just a rumor.
Angus and Pete at JP'S now headed to Barber thurs AM
JP caught going dark side!
That’s a nice little shop JP has there! 
Oooohhhh yes.
Please keep me up to date. Only 300 mile for me from Ohio.
Just reached the Hampton Inn next door to Barber Vintage Festival.
Ready to shop the swap till ya drop, and given the temperature, may not take long.
Ready to shop the swap till ya drop, and given the temperature, may not take long.
Any great XS finds lakeview?
Any pics ?
There is never such a large event over here
Any pics ?
There is never such a large event over here
Thin pickin's for XS650 as far as I got this afternoon. (9 rows)
Lots of Triumph stuff and other Japanese bits. Pics tomorrow maybe in the ride thread.
Lots of Triumph stuff and other Japanese bits. Pics tomorrow maybe in the ride thread.
At a swap meet booth but no for sale sign.
Some sellers seem a bit conflicted.
Some sellers seem a bit conflicted.
Seen in the pits at Barber
The blue bike belongs to Pete from Appleton WI He was racing late Saturday, but I headed out at noon, got home at 2 AM
850 miles 2 stops for gas, pee, and snacks.
5 miles from home 1:30AM there's a car on the shoulder, front end fully on fire, ocasional 10-15' flames, no one there, doors locked, windows black with smoke, front tires both exploded while I was there, started to worry about fuel tank blowing. called 911 waited a while then went home. I was so crispy/foggy it was really bizarre.
The blue bike belongs to Pete from Appleton WI He was racing late Saturday, but I headed out at noon, got home at 2 AM
850 miles 2 stops for gas, pee, and snacks.
5 miles from home 1:30AM there's a car on the shoulder, front end fully on fire, ocasional 10-15' flames, no one there, doors locked, windows black with smoke, front tires both exploded while I was there, started to worry about fuel tank blowing. called 911 waited a while then went home. I was so crispy/foggy it was really bizarre.
Nice job haulin 2 bikes...Now everything and everyone is home safe..great to ride with you guys Sat. too!
Seen in the pits at Barber
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The blue bike belongs to Pete from Appleton WI He was racing late Saturday, but I headed out at noon, got home at 2 AM
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850 miles 2 stops for gas, pee, and snacks.
5 miles from home 1:30AM there's a car on the shoulder, front end fully on fire, ocasional 10-15' flames, no one there, doors locked, windows black with smoke, front tires both exploded while I was there, started to worry about fuel tank blowing. called 911 waited a while then went home. I was so crispy/foggy it was really bizarre.
Glad you’re home safe Gary.
Lakeview and I are just passing through Nashville in the driving rain (sounds like a line from a C&W song).
Pete
Slimy Crud is today, headed out now cuz I ain't seen any old bikes in a LOOONG time!
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Cool - keep an eye peeled for Sporty mufflers.
Cool compared to Barber where highs hoovered around 100 degrees but a nice fall day and great turn out.
The only XS650 I saw
I may have posted this before but it's just so cool.
The only XS650 I saw
I may have posted this before but it's just so cool.
Lakeview and I crossed the Ambassador Bridge southward to the True North Strong Free at around 8:00 PM and ran straight into a mega-customs lineup. Oh well, we eventually made it to my place and unloaded all of my goods and chattels and he carried on to his place.
Many thanks to all for a great time at the VYR and at Barber with a terrific interlude at JRP1s awesome shop.
Pete
Many thanks to all for a great time at the VYR and at Barber with a terrific interlude at JRP1s awesome shop.
Pete
Is that a flathead V-8 stuck in there? Interesting!
I believe the flathead V8 motorcycle is/was made by Honest Charlie’s Speed Shop in Chattanooga, TN.
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My father had one of those in his 53 Ford. A very versatile engine. I knew a guy that made one into an air compressor. It ran on every other cylinder and the other 4 compressed the air. A really clever set up!
I missed a lot. I went to Florida and just drank beer, went boating and watched the thongs on the beach! Haven't touched my bike since the last day of the Rally.
I missed a lot. I went to Florida and just drank beer, went boating and watched the thongs on the beach! Haven't touched my bike since the last day of the Rally.
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Well Keith, that's not all bad - but we certain saw more motorcycles than thongs where we were...thank goodness.
