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Offline knorB

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2024, 10:48:00 AM »
Yea that is a skill I have never acquired, well done.

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2024, 07:52:11 AM »
Latest addition.


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My plan is to put a 700r4 in it because 2500rpm at 55 mph is deafening.
Next QA1 control arms and adjustable coil overs for the front
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2024, 08:21:03 AM »
Next project for me is a golf cart.   

May rebuild the TD-06 20g turbos and T3/4 hybrids i have laying around.

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2024, 02:21:10 PM »
My main hobby is Aces High Scenarios.  :aok

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2024, 05:51:09 AM »
My main hobby is Aces High Scenarios.  :aok

I have several, woodworking, grandkids. I'm with you though Brooke, I enjoy making maps for Aces High MA, here lately learning the Object Editor so I can fix the gv/bldg access issue (I hope). :D
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #20 on: September 14, 2024, 08:55:49 AM »


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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #21 on: October 16, 2024, 05:28:43 PM »

I spent the last couple of years on a new hobby for me, creating this motorcycle build:

1988 Honda Shadow VT1100C "Spirit"

Did my first test ride with it in mid August 2024, and up until now I have got a little over 300 miles on it. No issues, handles beautifully and got just enough power to be fun to ride also.
I am happy with it.  :aok

I know, it is not a Harley. Maybe I'll get a Harley next time, I know for sure I want to build more bikes now!  :rock


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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #22 on: October 16, 2024, 06:17:42 PM »
Very Nice!  <S>

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #23 on: October 16, 2024, 06:30:32 PM »
I spent the last couple of years on a new hobby for me, creating this motorcycle build:

1988 Honda Shadow VT1100C "Spirit"

Did my first test ride with it in mid August 2024, and up until now I have got a little over 300 miles on it. No issues, handles beautifully and got just enough power to be fun to ride also.
I am happy with it.  :aok

I know, it is not a Harley. Maybe I'll get a Harley next time, I know for sure I want to build more bikes now!  :rock


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Very nicely done! Great color and seat
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #24 on: October 16, 2024, 07:48:13 PM »
Nice looking ride.  👌
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #25 on: October 16, 2024, 10:10:16 PM »
VERY nice !!
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #26 on: October 16, 2024, 10:16:02 PM »

I know, it is not a Harley. Maybe I'll get a Harley next time, I know for sure I want to build more bikes now!  :rock


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Nice. Forget the Harley.
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #27 on: October 17, 2024, 07:06:42 AM »
A lotta pride in building your own. It evolves into a piece of you. Doesn’t matter what brand name.

My first bike in the 70s was a Triumph 750 I tore down and restored as it was when it was new.

My second bike in 83 was Harley. it was winter and out of room in garage and shop, I literally tore it down and rebuilt in my bedroom, except paint. I had a large bed room.

Harleys in the day were much cheaper and many customized them from basket cases. Today Harley dies the paint and chrome themselves and slaps a warranty on it that discourages customizing it and way over priced because it became a status symbol for weekend warriors when HD took it back from AMD.

Brand name doesn’t matter. Building your own is a deeper extension of yourself. It becomes as much fun as riding it.

I got the bug and built 2 others for friends.

Thats a damn good looking bike. Great job. I care less about brand name.

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #28 on: October 17, 2024, 09:38:58 AM »
Started my first build in highschool.  Nut and bolt at a time. 72

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #29 on: October 17, 2024, 11:42:11 AM »
Started my first build in highschool.  Nut and bolt at a time. 72

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Nice old skewl hardtail. Looks like a raked FE with 8” over tubes? Short straights. Like my first bike, I woke up the town. I can tell by the colors of the exhaust you have some riding time on it.

Another great job.