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Message started by WD on 04/27/05 at 23:54:06

Title: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by WD on 04/27/05 at 23:54:06

This has been one of the best days since I got hurt...

Job is a go! Should start middle of next week. Parts, bike sales, MC salvage. Base pay, plus commission on ALL used parts/bike sales, health insurance.

Changed oil in the bike today. Bought a new battery today. Should take 5 minutes in the morning to modify the battery box (that way it doesn't matter what battery I buy). Getting new plate and tabs in the morning, riding in the afternoon. Should be interesting.

Getting the bike title back from the kid in the morning.

The new paint is perfect! I've never seen bomb-can paint flow so well. Can't wait to see it once it's cleared. Now I just need to find a good offset color for the tank graphics and get some more pin-up art... Let's see, still need to toss or paint the belt gaurd, paint the bars, triple trees, fork sliders, swap tailight for something "smoother", change the front turn signals and paint them and the rears. When it's done, the only chrome will be the fork legs, which are already covered between the triple trees, hopefully gaiter covered between bottom tree and sliders. Oh yeah, delete the reflectors and smooth/repaint the frame. This bike WILL be chromeless. Chrome :P bleah.
-WD

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by PerrydaSavage on 04/28/05 at 01:57:29

8)Congratulations on the job WD ... knew it would work out for ya!
Can't wait to see your Savage when it's finished ... make sure you post some pics!
Take care man.

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by WD on 04/28/05 at 03:18:47

Probably going to take all summer just to finish the tins. I thought riding weather was here, until we had thunder and lightning about midnite-thirty. :( Need to decide whether I want the signals color matched or a contrasting color...I'm leaning towards color matched. The bars, risers, triple trees, frame, front signals, shocks, headlight trim and lower fork legs will be gloss black epoxy paint, once I manage to grind the chrome off. The tins will be candy orange/burnt copper metallic with probably claret pearl scallops or such (left over paint from the Celica GT-S). Lots of pin-up art stickers. Now if I could just track down an orange metalflake vinyl springer seat and matching grips...

I don't know why, but there is just something right about a classic paint scheme and full chrome delete. Never have liked chrome... ::) :P ::)
-WD

I can't wait for the job to start. It'll sure feel good to get out of the house and back to doing what I love to do.

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Reelthing on 04/28/05 at 05:15:33

Congrats on the job - sounds fine - get paid to mess with bikes all day - not bad at all (try not to knock dumba$$ customers in the head!) so can we er... you know like get discounts on drop shipped parts?

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Ed_L. on 04/28/05 at 06:44:54

WD, Real glad to hear thing are working out for you. Sounds like you finally have some positive energy flow going you way. Can't wait to see pics of your bike when it is done. Ed L.

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Setral on 04/28/05 at 06:55:32

Grats on the new job WD, sounds like the bike is coming a long great.

I just hope you don't find too many Savage's in the salvage yard. Rather see part bikes, than rusting bikes ;D

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Savage_Rob on 04/28/05 at 10:50:35

Really glad to hear things are moving in the right direction. I hope that continues.

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by shawn_b on 04/28/05 at 10:57:14

hey good luck with your job ;D

shawn

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by TVRacer on 04/28/05 at 13:45:40

:D

Tom

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Red_Wine on 04/28/05 at 14:09:28

WD,

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Red_Wine on 04/28/05 at 14:10:44

WD,

fat fingered the KB,
I just want to say I'm glad you are back on track... keep up the good work (and have as much fun as you can ;) )

Take care,

RW

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by slopoke on 04/28/05 at 14:34:15

Hi, WD,

Congratulations on the job, etc. You'll get to try a lot of mix-'n-match on the Savage!
;D

Slopoke

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by rebslb13 on 04/28/05 at 19:26:05

Congrats on the job, sounds like it should be interesting and right up your alley. Bike sounds good too, shoudl keep you busy for a while.

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 04/28/05 at 19:36:17

Good deal man. glad to hear it ;D 8)

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Mr 650 on 04/29/05 at 10:19:23

...I guess we will have to find a new "night watchman" for SS.com. ;) Good luck :)

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Greg_650 on 04/29/05 at 13:04:08

Great. I'm a little jealous too 'cause I have always wanted to do motorcycle repairs, but my mechanical/electrical career just went another direction...and I'm afraid that it wouldn't be stable enough for a career change. Even though I know I could do it easily. Maybe someday...Hmmmm

Congrats on getting to do what you really want to do!!!!

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by Savage_Rob on 04/29/05 at 13:41:51

I feel sorta the same. I am mechanically inclined but trained in electronics and telecommunications. All of my mechanical experience is shadetree and is somewhat limited. Though I enjoy wrenching very much, I doubt it would be a wise career move at this point for me. Maybe someday though.

Title: Re: I'm a happy camper!!!
Post by WD on 04/29/05 at 20:44:06

I'm starting the job May 4th. Went up yesterday,talked with the manager, assistant manager, one of the owners, and a couple of the general employees. I'm going to fit right in. I'll have to try really hard not to take over.

I'll still be the "night watchman" here. No problem.

Rode around the parking lot yesterday. Front brake works great. Rear drum was full of rusty water, which is now all over the bike. But, the brake still works...well, if I remember to let off the gas when I hit the brakes... ::) I'm rustier than I expected to be. Oh well, nothing wrong with getting back into riding at a slower than expected pace.
-WD