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Author Message   M2nc Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 09:00 pm:        Gramps, good to hear it. I can only imagine having to wait so long to get back up on your feet, skates and bike. Hell, I've been off the bike five days and can't wait to get back on it. Ah, the Mel Gibson part, just burn any old pictures so no one will know the difference.   Rubberdown Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2005 - 10:20 am:        Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!   Jlnance Posted on Friday, November 25, 2005 - 09:30 pm:        Thats GREAT news Gramps. Well except for the Mel Gibson part. Glad you're back on the bike. Maby we will have a mild winter and you can get some riding in.   Aydenxb9 Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 - 09:47 am:        Good to see you're on the mend Gramps! The IMS can be done on the cheap. Brankin and I both know that because we're both cheap skates. Tickets to the show are $13, we can eat at Burger King, and it's cheap to ride the train from Fredricksburg into DC. I think last year I spent a total of $60 and I paid all the gas. If we go as a group, split the fuel costs, and eat cheap(how much does a BIG bag of Doritos cost?) everyone can get away having a good time on little funds. Besides, if you go, Buell's giving away T-shirts if you present them with your VIN. (Message edited by aydenxb9 on November 27, 2005)   1313 Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 - 12:47 pm:        Brankin and I both know that because we're both cheap skates. Hey, I resemble that remark! I paid all the gas. I thought I gave you money for gas. Maybe our encounters with all the UFO's coming back has affected my memory, though... And regarding the amusement park we passed, I still ain't amused... 1313   Jlnance Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 - 01:11 pm:        ride the train from Fredricksburg I just got back from Fredricksburg. I found some SWEET roads. Too bad I didn't have the bike. But now I have a reason to go back.   M2nc Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 - 01:43 pm:        Cold? Ah lets ride up so we can explore on the way up! I've ordered spikes (Not related to Mike) for the Uly tires so Ice racing is a definite possibility! Who's in!   Aydenxb9 Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 - 08:38 pm:        Carlos, I thought we already had this discussion.......... Brankin, man, don't let facts get in the way of a good sales pitch! Thinking back, I think you did. Either way, it was still a cheap, fun day. We even got our money's worth out of the train ride too.   1313 Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 12:39 am:        First off, who would to be Carlos's support staff? So far, he's broken more parts on the Uly than he has on the M2, which he curses for a simple fluid leak. Sorry, Dave. Didn't realize it was part of the sales pitch. I may be cheap, but I play fair and am an honest man (low standards maybe, but still honest...). If your sales pitch doesn't get 'em, maybe the following display will. Last years gig: There's only so much sight-seeing you can do from the train. Since I had never been to DC before I musta looked like a tourist taking pictures of darn near everything. With all my honesty I was surprised that this was as close as I could get to the White House (or is it the Capitol?). Same for the Washington Monument. For that matter, I'm surprised I was even able to take these pics. Cool architecture. Enough sightseeing, time for the show: The slogan on the main part of the Buell display read 'Every Road. Every Turn. Every Time.' Can you believe the subliminal advertising for a product that wouldn't be launched for another 6 months? I took this shot because of how hard we worked to get everything that said 'Harley-Davidson' off the S2. In case you didn't realize, the S2 belt (the same as a Sportster belt) had an H-D bar and shield on it because the S2 'wasn't a Sportster'. I still have a sample length of belt with variations in printing color that was used to finalize the S2 belt 'design'. Who says the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree? Red-Eyed Dave posing on a yellow 'bolt. Some other interesting tidbits from last years show. I'm surprised that Honda didn't name this bike the Interceptor (maybe Ford has the trademark on it for law enforcement)... And even some old school Buell class with a 2000 Red Race Stripe X1 used to demonstrate/advertise a wheel chocking system. So, now who's up for this years show? 1313   Spike Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 07:46 am:        1313- Any chance you can pull some strings and get me one of those "amber waves of asphalt" Firebolt posters? I'd gladly trade for one of my "so wicked, they're numbered" X1 race stripe posters . . . assuming you don't already have enough of those. Mike   1313 Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 08:52 pm:        Spike (a.k.a. Mike), I don't think that is something that I could have pulled off even when I was working for Buell. As you can see from this 'undoctored' picture below, things ain't always as they seem... Instead of being posters, both of the 12's shots are actually walls. If you look closely you can see the outline of a door on the 12R wall. This gives me a cool idea though. Wouldn't it be cool to paint a wall of your garage to look like the background of the wall in question? Then everytime you go out to the garage it would be like the wall, but with a 3D 12R... Talk about performance art! Display items, especially from IMS shows, are hard to come up with but I will see if I can put some feelers out the next opportunity I get (but it may not be until I am home for Christmas - when Buell will be closed for the holidays). If you want to paint the background on one of the walls on your garage, I'd be more than willing to lend a hand with that too, as I think it would kick •••! 1313   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 11:49 pm:        Remind me again what the dates for the show are?   Spike Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 06:13 pm:        quote: Instead of being posters, both of the 12's shots are actually walls. Posters, walls, whatever. I mean, if you're just not willing to help a buddy out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kidding of course, but seriously, I love the Buell marketing stuff. They manage a direct hit on what made me buy the bike in the first place. Being arguably the best handling street bike on the planet played a big role, but the main reason I love Buells is because they're cool. And not just any old cool either, I'm talking Rex-Kwon-Do, roundhouse-kick-to-the-face-with-some-American-flag-pants-on cool. . . . perhaps I've been working too hard.   Aydenxb9 Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 04:44 pm:        Jim, January 11-13, thinking of Saturday the 12th. That's a good description of passion Spike. I like that.   M2nc Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 08:22 pm:        "Back in the saddle again!"   Jlnance Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 08:52 pm:        Carlie ready to go riding with you?   1313 Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 09:02 pm:        Spike, pants-on pants DEFINITELY on! FWIW, I tried calling one of my buddies back home tonight and he left today for the IMS show in Seattle. I don't know if I will get a chance to talk to him before the 23rd when we will be having a good old traditional Milwaukee Friday Night Fish Fry. I'm not promising anything but I will see what I can do. BTW, what's this about hospitalizing a jaywalking predestrian? How high did he fly? January 11-13? What calendar are you looking at (I hope it's not the badweb one)? IMS Show Schedule The link says the 13-15 of January for the DC IMS. I agree that Saturday would be the best choice, though. 1313   Spike Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 10:07 pm:        quote: BTW, what's this about hospitalizing a jaywalking predestrian? How high did he fly? Did that sometime around August. Was traveling through downtown Raleigh and the guy walked right out in front of me. I clamped on the front brake and stoppied into him. I don't think I hit him that hard, but it knocked him down and he hit his head. They took him away in an ambulance. The cop took all my information and sent me on my way. I found out later that they gave the guy a ticket for jaywalking. I looked up NC pedestrian laws, if he's not in a crosswalk he has to yield right-of-way to oncoming traffic. He clearly wasn't in a crosswalk and that's stated in the police report, so I should be in good shape. However, this guy did call the law offices of James Scott Farrin (yes, that corny guy from TV with the "hurtline" ads). I'll let you know how it turns out.   Jlnance Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 10:29 pm:        I went to Ray Price today. They have sold the Black Uly they had. Anyone know who bought it?   Jlnance Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 08:48 am:        I got rid of they Cyclone yesterday. I did it because of a lot of soul searching I've been doing lately. Lots of things have happened this year. I got divorced. I've had several friends who really aren't that much older than me diagnosed with Cancer. Two people on this board died. And finally I discovered I had diabetes. Its all made me realize that life is short and there is no gurantee you will make it till tomorrow. Which means you shouldn't put the things you want to do off till tomorrow, because they may never happen. So I had to adjust my priorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Zxzer04 Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 11:13 am:        So are you getting...or have gotten the ULY? Man I could have told you there is no soul searching there...wallet searching maybe...Course it is to tall for me to be comfortable on anyways...But its a Awesome bike. Larry   Jlnance Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 12:15 pm:        It is not actually in my garrage yet, but they have my M2 and Geico is already insuring the bike. I should have it tonight, if I can figure out what to do with the kids while I sign the papers, otherwise it will be tomorrow morning. Eric W, the sales manager, said to just bring my kids with me. The visions of my 5 yo running around the dealership with minimal supervision send chills down my spine. Thanks for your vote of confidence. It's nice to know other people don't think I'm crazy. I do like the bike.   Mikethebike72 Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 01:44 pm:        Congratulations Jim. Wish I was tall enough for it. I am going to put the break in miles on the demo Uly with the Corbin seat, so we will see how that works.   Zxzer04 Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 04:41 pm:        }Congrats...awesome bike. Toy Run tomorrow at Ray Price. Larry   M2nc Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 05:07 pm:        Jim -- CONGRATS!!! Carlos loves his Uly and the ride for me is so much better! Can't wait for us to try out the new low seat. As for being crazy....thats up for debate (LOL), but at least you're in good company! Enjoy your Uly and we'll see you soon. Say HI to Rebecca for us. Kristi   M2nc Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 05:51 pm:        Congrats Jim, One piece of advice, buy spikes before you do any Ice riding. I'm excited for you! You kept dropping hints, but we are all a little dense. I can't wait for us to do some riding together. Carlos   Aydenxb9 Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 06:46 pm:        Cool man, very cool. I know you'll really enjoy it. Carlos enjoys his to pieces!   Rubberdown Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 08:07 pm:        Cool Move Jim!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Can't wait to ride with you.... on your new Ulysses!!!! WOW! p.s. thank you for buying it so I can't..lol.) (Message edited by rubberdown on December 02, 2005)   Jlnance Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 08:59 pm:        It's home now! I didn't think I was going to make it in time. I walked in the dealership at 5:30. By the time I left, they had been closed for an hour and a half. A question for you Dave. One of the extended warantee plans they offered covered services and tires for 3 years. I'm generally of the opinion that extra warantees are a bad deal, so I passed. They made it sound like a great deal though, but the numbers were comming at me too fast to really look at them. What do you think? Larry - Thanks, enjoy the toy run. I'd probably do it myself, but I have to take my daughter to play practice tomorrow morning. Kristi - Thanks. Rebecca says hi. Carlos - You really got spikes? I thought that was a joke. Rubberdown - Rebecca pointed out that this is my third bike in 17 months. I thought of you. Mike - So you have to break it in. Thats a nice perk!   Bigdaddy Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 09:19 pm:        Jim, The sound of excitement was in the air -- great call to receive. I need to name your number,,,,incoming calls from 919 are always bad :-) Congratulations! G2