Ooohhh... an R5-C. Only brand new motorsickle I ever bought... was an R5-C. 
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Just Ride.
- Thread starter Jim
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“The Mountains are calling and I must go.”
I’ve been itching to get out to the mountains, away from people and traffic , out to the open spaces that I love. Forty miles one way to get there , just for twenty miles of twisty roller coaster fun. The photos don’t show it, but this road was a little dicey today. These mountains were hit hard with wildfires this summer and recent heavy rains had flooded the road and washed sand and dirt and rocks across the roadway in a number of spots. It would’ve been very easy to hit a patch of sand coming around a corner and down you go!
Of course all roads lead to lunch! My favorite little dive, Big Earls Greasy Eats, where you can get a big ol Pepper Jack Cheeseburger w/ fries and Coke, mmmmm..........Its Good to be King !!
Ok, I’ve had my little adventure for the day. Time to get back on Old Blackie and head another forty miles back to the barn. My rides may be small in scope but they make me happy none the less.
See you on the road,
Bob
I’ve been itching to get out to the mountains, away from people and traffic , out to the open spaces that I love. Forty miles one way to get there , just for twenty miles of twisty roller coaster fun. The photos don’t show it, but this road was a little dicey today. These mountains were hit hard with wildfires this summer and recent heavy rains had flooded the road and washed sand and dirt and rocks across the roadway in a number of spots. It would’ve been very easy to hit a patch of sand coming around a corner and down you go!
Of course all roads lead to lunch! My favorite little dive, Big Earls Greasy Eats, where you can get a big ol Pepper Jack Cheeseburger w/ fries and Coke, mmmmm..........Its Good to be King !!
Ok, I’ve had my little adventure for the day. Time to get back on Old Blackie and head another forty miles back to the barn. My rides may be small in scope but they make me happy none the less.
See you on the road,
Bob
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Those 20 miles of mtn roads are oh so worth it..I would ride back n forth a couple of times...
Seen at Barber
Just a dream machine!
Oooh that’s a nice little bike. Was it for sale or did it belong to a customer?
Ooohh.... an R5-B. I'd love to have that in my garage...
Not for sale, trust me I tried 
Raw Material
Couple more muffler sets for 650's.
Lakeview and I just “finished” touring the Barber Museum and all I can say is....HOLY COW! “Finished” in quotes because a second or third day is warranted.
If you like motorcycles, you gotta see this place. More later, but WOW.
Oh yes, and the swap meet was terrific too!
Pete
If you like motorcycles, you gotta see this place. More later, but WOW.
Oh yes, and the swap meet was terrific too!
Pete
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kawabunga
XS650 Addict
Not sure if bikes other than XS650's are appropriate in this thread, but...
I worked on everything I didn't want to work on this last weekend (truck stuff). My treat to myself was to have a blast on my feisty Italian. Sunday nights are great for lighter traffic which makes for more room for shenanigans
I worked on everything I didn't want to work on this last weekend (truck stuff). My treat to myself was to have a blast on my feisty Italian. Sunday nights are great for lighter traffic which makes for more room for shenanigans
All bikes are welcome in this thread.
B-O-B,
WTF was that car??
It paled into insignificance in the presence or Old Blackie.
GD
beautiful place Bob. I can see why you enjoy riding out there ...away from everything and everyone .
Like you, I
have some favourite rides ,some go back to the early 70s to my first bike a 58 T6 Triumph Thunderbird. I could ride miles back then and not see another vehicle on the road ....imagine that !
Haha! You know, at first I thought it was a real old collectors car. But close inspection makes me think it’s just a kit car of some sort. There were no identifying badges at all.
Oooh, I always wanted one of those. The price is too steep now for a decent one.
That’s it! I was trying to think of what it reminded me of! A close look at the car I photographed however , the finished all looked sub standard.
You can build your very own kit... and be the envy of your neighborhood
https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1936/auburn/852_replica/100884875
or find a used kit on Ebay:
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...hUKEwicmKPv_ozlAhUGup4KHeTpA70Q9A4I2QE&adurl=
https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1936/auburn/852_replica/100884875
or find a used kit on Ebay:
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...hUKEwicmKPv_ozlAhUGup4KHeTpA70Q9A4I2QE&adurl=
Worked on it this morning, set cam chain, valves, and timing (not done with THAT yet) put on an original seat. Then went out and rode, this may be the last of the good weather for a while.
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