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Author Message   1313 Posted on Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 08:25 pm:        Tim, Mr. Nance; Thanks for both generous offers. Since Jim has 2 while I'm borrowing one he won't be put completely out, so I've decided to take him up on his offer. Again, I greatly appreciate both offers. Yes, borrowing... I did some sleuthing today and found out the G0500.1AKF belt will be a running change for the 2010 MY. So my hope is that the AKF belt will eliminate the issues that some have reported with the AKE belt. Thanks to such a great group of people! VIR next weekend! 1313   1313 Posted on Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 11:44 pm:        Here are some pics from last weekends adventure. My destination was just outside Columbus, Ohio. Most people thought I was heading there for something motorcycle related. Well, the only thing motorcycle related was that I was riding one of mine there and back. That is until I realized how close I was to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. So I just had to swing by for a couple of photo ops: The reason for my excursion was to attend the Buick Performance Group Nationals. What drew me to the event was their special theme for this years event - a GSX reunion. The Buick GSX was built from 1970-1972 and a total of 846 were built over those 3 years (678 in 1970, 124 in 1971 and 44 in 1972). The big draw to the GSX reunion is that they had confirmation from owners that just over 100 GSX's would be present. Imagine, a car that they built less than a 1,000 of nearly 40 years ago and here's your chance to see 100+ of them. For those into statistics, that's about 12% of the cars built. All in one place at one time. The venue was National Trail Raceway in Hebron, OH. Now, you would think that a car that less than 1,000 were built of over 3 model years would be unique enough, but here are some GSX's that were at the show that were even more unique. THE Buick GSX prototype. It's amazing how many things are different on this car than the production version. One thing, for instance, was the wild interior that puts the interior of the Pierre Cardin Javelin's interiors to shame. And then there was the only GSX that was breathed on by Motion Performance when new (one of 2 Buicks they worked their magic on back in the day). It seemed like the next GSX I looked at trumped the previous one. Here's 1 of 2 factory test mules (the other was a 'normal' GS) used for testing the dealer installed Stage 2 package. Owned by the same family that owns the GSX prototype, this was the only black GSX built - a 1971 model. Heck, I couldn't even escape them on my way home. Here's 2 of the 3 GSX's from NC that were at the gas station I filled up at in Ghent, WV. The Lime Mist one is a 1971, while the Apollo White one is a 1970. And a rest stop in Chapel Hill to stop in and see Jim Rainey. I think they were dyslexic when they labeled the parking garage - instead of 3C it should've been C3... And you are probably wondering why a Buell guy like Buicks. Well, the 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 had the highest torque rating of any GM musclecar engine at 510 ft/lbs. Sure, it was only rated at 360 hp (which the NHRA realized was a 'little' low-balled) but there's been many a Stage 1 that has humiliated a Hemi MoPar. Can you say underdog? 1313   Glitch Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 08:40 pm:        http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/ 485583.html?1249605134   U4euh Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 06:00 am:        My apologies OldDog, I opened my eyes and you were gone. However you made a impression on the nurse!!! 1313-I have a new 1125 but just can't figure out how to get a picture from here to "here"   Jlnance Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 08:36 am:        U4 - You have a what?   Bigdaddy Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 08:55 am:        Jim R, I may miss out on this evenings visit with you. I will know more in a couple of hours.   M2nc Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 09:48 am:        U4 - You have a what? +1 I hope you feeling better U4. 1313 - I had the pleasure of riding in a couple GS's. That 455 was a horse.   M2nc Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 10:12 am:        Hey U4, remember when we talked about riding Puerto Rico? I found pictures of the road through the Caribbean National Rain Forest today. It is the only rain forest in the US Forestry Service.   1313 Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 12:11 pm:        Hey everyone, Don't know if I'm special or if the news just hasn't hit BadWeB yet. I had to sneak onto BadWeB over lunch and post this. I got a text message this morning from Jim Rainey (U4euh) saying that he will be getting out of the hospital and going home tomorrow! Hearing this news, even though his struggle may not be completely over, has made my day! 1313   Fishgutz Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 01:43 pm:        Carlos, I know it as El Junque. My wife is from Puerto Rico. We went there last time we visited PR. Wonderful place to visit. Part of the first Predator movie was filmed there. High humidity but not hot. We took the guided tour. Very educational. We saw the world's smallest Orchid there. Smaller than a finger nail on child. And the Torch flowers a beautiful.   U4euh Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 11:00 pm:        Yep, 1125R, white with blue accents!!! I'll post pictures this weekend hopefully once I get home and settled in. Did anyone get the mail I forwarded about IMS. Now see that is what I pictured, tooling along through a rain forest on a bike would be kickbutt!   Spectrum Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 11:21 pm:        Ah Jim nice! Can't wait to see it.   M2nc Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 01:41 am:        Carlos, I know it as El Junque. That would be right. Did you stop at the road side kettles for some Bacalaitos. The trip is just not complete without that. Plus going down to Luquillo to the beach while you are on that side of the island. The pictures above are from two years ago when I took my daughter down for family reunion.   Rubberdown Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 09:48 am:        Daa-yamn U4, CONGRATULATIONS!!!   M2nc Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 10:05 am:        Daa-yamn U4, CONGRATULATIONS!!! +1. this weekend hopefully update?   1313 Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 10:47 am:        Jim, I got the Email you forwarded. I had also received it at both my personal Email addresses. I'm torn between Washington DC and Greenville, SC. This year Greenville is before Washington DC. Looking at the dates, if there is any mid-year announcement/release (personally I don't think it's very likely, but who knows? <=== Not I!) it seems the timing of the DC show might either be the same time or just enough after to see it. Either way it will be cold, so I wouldn't count on any demo rides in Greenville this year. But what do I know, this is all speculation. In any event, I'm always up for going to the show, just need to decide which one. Carlos, Hook, line and sinker! However, it's all in good fun. 1313   Spike Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 08:17 pm:        quote: Yep, 1125R, white with blue accents!!! Congrats! That was fast, what happened to the Z1000?   Twig Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 08:19 pm:        Jim got another bike? Yes, but what scale? Just talked to him a few minutes ago. He's packing up and ready to head home in a few. Jim, if you want some fresh romas,let me know. I should be free Thursday if the project goes well. I'll bring some pics.   Rubberdown Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 07:31 am:        Jim, you got the 1125R Low, huh? U4 caught the whole school (Message edited by rubberdown on August 09, 2009)   M2nc Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 10:16 am:        U4 caught the whole school Yea, even text a picture to Kristi. Dooh!   Fishgutz Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 08:22 pm:        Carlos, No we did not stop at the road side vendors. It was a long day and we had 3 car loads of family on the trip to EJ.   M2nc Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 08:52 pm:        Kristi and I just rode 80+miles today. She is really progressing well. We actually got on more populated roads and she was able to maintain traffic speeds. Anyone that can ride a Blast 80+ miles and ready to ride more is a trooper. I started to worry she was going to find out about reserve because we took off with 35 miles on the tank and we were out in the middle of no where. But the Blast kept going all the way back to Grifton where we stopped for gas. With 120 miles on the tank the bike took only 1.6 gallons, not bad.   Fishgutz Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 09:23 pm:        1.6? Gas sipper. Around town I get to around 110 before the fuel light comes on my 12Ss. If I was not so hard on take off I'd get better.   Jlnance Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 09:25 pm:        I had a good ride this morning.   Oldog Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 05:34 pm:        sorry To slip off Jim you were sawing logs after the "enima nurse" brought that 80wt gunge for you to drink, I think that you were hammered from that [ in a bad way ] I said good night right after they shot the tank, Adam shoulda used C4 a piece of the tank popped off and it made some noise, Glad you are home now, staying shut up in that place (it was ok for a hospital ) would have had me climbing the walls My apologies OldDog, I opened my eyes and you were gone. However you made a impression on the nurse!!! Did you get a #? Saturday I tried making an inroad with the Gal I told you about, Major disappointment Shoot finish getin well so we can go ride some reasons why I like my bike better than women 1. If I ride an other bike its ok 2. If its leaking some thing its broke. 3. It never gets a headache 4. It goes good with beer. 5. Its nekkid all the time 6. If I take a wrench to it the sherrif wont visit 7. If I have Gas thats ok It has Gas too. 8. It does not complain about my shape ( yes I am in shape ROUND ) 9. I dont have to take it shopping 10. When I push its buttons it does what I want unless its broke.. (see # 6 )} ANY HOW GLAD THAT YOU ARE OUT AND HOME !   Mikethebike72 Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 09:25 am:        Nance, ?????   Jlnance Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 12:56 pm:        yes?   Mikethebike72 Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 01:14 pm:        Where did you ride? A picture may be worth a thousand words, but words are easier to understand.   Rubberdown Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 05:41 pm:        Oh Boy, Oh Boy Oh Boy.... I may have something COOL by Sunday afternoon (hopefully before the races) at VIR this weekend. Fingers crossed ....   Rubberdown Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 08:32 pm:        Looks like I'll have a 12,500 watt generator, big tent, ez-up, fans, chairs, cooler ... and stuff at VIR this weekend since I'm bringing the truck and trailer. I'll be making an offsite run with the trailer Sunday morning but should be back by race time ... with " an addition". Call if you want to hang out. Mike 910 783 5133