FREE Xs

[motormike]

ring ring
" Pentagon Major Confusion "
.... yeah , Major, want a 75' Xs ? "
.... Nope.. got three 650's
.... it's free....
,,,, Still don't need it... but I know a guy ...

So, I call Patina Pete.... he's stoked... has several Xs units... none are in good nick....there's a reason we call him Patina Pete.... It's a sunny 8 below.... he swings by... we head to the SW burbs of the metro .... Owner got a " new " project... Norton Atlas cafe'... hasn't ran since Bush #2.... huge dent in the pricy aluminum tank. This 75' last ran 9 years ago... he made the cafe' seat.. all wood... weights a lot ! Front caliper stuck.... we unbolted it... aired the tires.... Got the title.. thanked the man.... headed home....

 

[kshansen]

Hate to say it but I might be getting to that point myself. Have a 1978 that has been on the lift for several years. The only time I ran the 1983 this year was to do some short runs up and down a back road near the house. Keep thinking I should at least see if I can get the paperwork together for the 1978 so I have the title on hand for the day I decide to pass it on.

 

[5twins]

They don't stay "free" for long, lol. That one has potential though, and it's a Standard to boot. It's definitely worth saving in my eyes.

 

[motormike]

..a couple of Patina Pete's rides... his homebuilt mini bike. Complete with trash can side car and Webber grill front... wrap-pull rope Briggs and Stratton... usually starts.... His 52' Cushman .... with a rebuilt .. twice ... motor... first time.... " I thought you put oil in it ? "... second time... add'd oil... Good times...