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Ahh yes! If you go to Point Pelee in Canada just east of where you live (and a little bit south) then go due west many, many miles you arrive in California! Not many people realise that Canada reaches that far south! Cheers. Jim Don't get them started Dave! We'll be trudging through this thread forever!

I watched a preview of a movie coming soon called "Road Hawgs". It has John Travolta, Tim Allen and a couple others as middle aged, middle class men who buy Harleys and try to be young again. It looks very cliche but it will probably show well as it will appeal to all the people who buy Harleys but are not really bikers. It may well be to movies what Harleys are to motorcycles. Don't know if I'll watch it ....

I was thinking of getting some scales to check and compare the weight bias of my V10, V11, V12 and Ducati Monster but so far I havn't found a suitable scale. I am very curious to see the difference between the V11 and the Centauro and I want to include the Ducati just to broaden the spectrum. I'll be posting the results when I find some scales. PS First it's Hatchetrack vs Danglaing and now BMG vs Cheeks. Can the fearless Captain Nemo save us from it all?? PSPS Ryan. Do you think his avatar redeems him? Gary. Nothing is north of Canada.

This looks like fun but I don't think it compares to the Irish way! The Race in Spain Thanks to George in Vancouver!

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Pictures!! We want pictures!!

I heard he was a good musician once but that didn't change my opinion. I know I do!!

After this it could be quite painful!!

All the best in your recovery! I hope to hear that you have taken a turn for the nurse!! Cheers Jim

Yikes! I thought coke bottles were only for smashing on peoples heads! I guess I'll have to let those loggers know that there is another use for them .....

I'll bet it would be fun to ride but then I find any bike fun to ride even if it is an evil handling piece of shite. I mentioned to friskycutter on the weekend that the worst bike I ever rode was like the worst bl@w j@b I ever had ..... f@cking great!!

Noticed this on ebay and was wondering why someone in Holland would have items for sale in Australian dollars!! Could it be the exchange rate is better (not likely - sorry mates) or money laundering perhaps? Guzzi hat

In 1986, Mkele Mbembe was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from college. On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air. The elephant seemed distressed so Mbembe approached it very carefully. He got down on one knee and inspected the elephant's foot, and found a large thorn deeply embedded in it. As carefully and as gently as he could, Mbembe worked the thorn out with his hunting knife, after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot. The elephant turned to face the man and with a rather stern look on its face, stared at him. For several tense moments Mbembe stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled. Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned and walked away. Mbembe never forgot that elephant nor the events of that day. Twenty years later he was walking through a zoo with his teenaged son. As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and walked over to near where Mbembe and his son Tapu were standing. The large bull elephant stared at Mbembe and lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down. The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man. Remembering the encounter in 1986, Mbembe couldn't help wondering if this was the same elephant. Mbembe summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing and made his way into the enclosure. He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder. Suddenly the elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of the man's legs and swung him wildly back and forth along the railing, killing him. Probably wasn't the same elephant.

Looks like I can make it to Seattle. Need help getting smuggled across the border Ryan?

Sorry. I was away flying again! Stayed in a camp with no internet. 1953 MV Agusta Pullman

Pictures please!

I can not find the lyrics to Bike Blood by the Fabulous Poodles but I did find another old favourite. I remember this song from when I was 5 years old!! Black Denim Trousers The Diamonds Words and Music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller -as sung on "The Diamonds Collection"-Stardust CD-1010 -charted by The Cheers at # 6 in 1955 He wore black denim trousers and motorcycle boots And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back He had a hopped-up 'cicle that took off like a gun That fool was the terror of Highway 101 Well, he never washed his face and he never combed his hair He had axle grease imbedded underneath his fingernails On the muscle of his arm was a red tattoo A picture of a heart saying "Mother, I love you" He had a pretty girlfriend by the name of Mary Lou But he treated her just like he treated all the rest And everybody pitied her and everybody knew He loved that doggone motorcycle best He wore black denim trousers and motorcycle boots And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back He had a hopped-up 'cicle that took off like a gun That fool was the terror of Highway 101 Mary Lou, poor girl, she pleaded and she begged him not to leave She said "I've got a feeling if you ride tonight I'll grieve" But her tears were shed in vain and her every word was lost In the rumble of an engine and the smoke from his exhaust : Then he took off like the Devil and there was fire in his eyes!! He said "I'll go a thousand miles before the sun can rise." But he hit a screamin' diesel that was California-bound" And when they cleared the wreckage, all they found Was his black denim trousers and motorcycle boots And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back But they couldn't find the 'cicle that took off like a gun And they never found the terror of High way 1 oh 1

Thank you Dave. I was only bothered by the reference to politicians even though I understood what your meaning was. I can see by your last sentence that you feel as much for the soldiers as anyone. Again thank you. Jim

Don't worry about the military. They seldom have bullets for their guns. They respond well to an authoritative voice as well so never act meek around them. On the other hand the PJF (Policía Judicial Federal) handle narcotics and other serious crime - they are like the FBI. I had 3 PJF narcoticos waving MP5's at me for about 15 minutes (I couldn't remember Spanish for the life of me) before they figured out we were firefighting and not hauling drugs. It ended up with a photo session with me wearing a Narcoticos cap and holding an MP5. That's when I figured out that not only were the guns loaded but there was one up the spout and the safety was off. That was a reality check! As for the traffic police be careful as well. If they catch you then you can be guilty until proven innocent. If you give them the slip and get a lawyer you can prove your innocence and not be guilty. It doesn't happen a lot but we only stopped once and the cop tried to take our passports and we actually had to rip them from his hands and dash off. After that we never stopped. We didn't try to outrun them either. We just never stopped and they never bothered us. Take US dollars as well as peso's. Cash will help you more places then credit cards but you don't need lots unless you are worried about breakdowns. Interac and credit cards work lots of places as well so it is easy to replenish cash. The best places to eat are the small shops and roadside stands with the biggest lineups. The food is fresh and popularity means good food. The worst places to eat are any restaurant that looks American or serves American style food. These places usually have appalling conditions in the kitchens and the food can be dangerous. I checked in the kitchen of the Holiday Inn in Toluca and there was a side of beef that was green with maggots and flies hanging there. Never again. Eat Mexican cheese. Lots. Some people contend it is a binder (for you know what) but I found that they have some fantastic cheeses in Mexico. Wish I was going with you after writing all this. Cheers Jim Edit; Just checked wikipedia and the PJF is now the Agencia Federal de Investigación. Replaced in 2002 due to corruption. Go figure.

That is all that needs to be said! Thank you Todd Jim

I do not think that post is appropriate Dave. We are trying to remember the soldiers and not the politicians who directed them. Jim

Unfortunately I think choice number three is the one that society is going for even though few would ever admit it! It blends into choice number five anyways.

I remember Alex Harvey and Hawkwind were next to each other in the import music bin at the record shop. I started listening about 1972 and still have SAHB on vinyl but havn't listened to it for a few years now. I think I'll partake of a little of the water of life myself!! Thank you, Mac!! Jim ISOBEL GOUDIE PART 1 THE VIRGIN AND THE HUNTER And the virgin and the hunter They laid together in the night Isobel Goudie Isobel Goudie She does not do the things she should PART 2 LADY OF THE NIGHT Isobel Goudie feels so good She does not do the things that she should She was going to the fare Isobel Goudie She met a stranger there Isobel Goudie Isobel Goudie Isobel Goudie She does not do the things she should Selling time with no remission (?) A scaly member with a cold emission She raised her eyes up to the sky She crossed her heart And she hoped to die Isobel Goudie Isobel Goudie Isobel Goudie She does not do the things she should She is my Lady of the night She is my Lady of the night She is my Lady of the night She does not do the things She does not do the things She does not do the things she should She is my Lady of the night She is my Lady of the night She is my Lady of the night PART 3 COITUS INTERRUPTUS Belladonna Holy water ashes to ashes dust to dust Coitus interruptus Fire to fire and blood to blood

How soon can you get production up to 25 to 30 a week! That looks great! I have been considering something similar with a couple of Ducati fenders I have kicking around but I doubt it would ever look as slick as that! Bloody rain is getting to me too but at least I have a chance to try my new waterproof boots!