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Message started by WD on 08/22/05 at 20:33:28

Title: The new toy...pics!
Post by WD on 08/22/05 at 20:33:28

Since I've had a couple people ask me offline about it...here it is. As aquired.

http://home.comcast.net/~ravenscroftart/images/leftsidepic.jpg
If you look closely, you'll see a few years worth of cobwebs on it. But that rusty looking chain is in great shape.

http://home.comcast.net/~ravenscroftart/images/rightside.jpg
Take a real hard look at it, the first muffler looking thing under the seat has a catalytic converter in it. And, it's just surface rust, the base metal is in great shape.

http://home.comcast.net/~ravenscroftart/images/dashpic.jpg
You can't really tell, but the odometer says 15,574.2 miles. Yes, the right side blob IS a factory tachometer.

http://home.comcast.net/~ravenscroftart/images/meandbike.jpg
You know, XT550s aren't little bikes... Maybe I should lose some weight... ::)

Not too bad for a free motorcycle.

Getting ready to check out another new to me toy. A 1979 BMW R65 with windshield and factory bags. $2500. About as far from my former preferences as I can get, but, they are comfortable bikes.
-WD

Title: Re: The new toy...pics!
Post by Reelthing on 08/22/05 at 20:51:15

Cool - did you get it to fire up?

Title: Re: The new toy...pics!
Post by PerrydaSavage on 08/23/05 at 02:41:19

8)Very cool WD! Now loose the front fender and replace those knobby's with some street tires and you'll have one bad-a$$ motard that'll go like stink!!

Title: Re: The new toy...pics!
Post by Paladin on 08/23/05 at 06:42:14

WD wrote:

....
http://home.comcast.net/~ravenscroftart/images/meandbike.jpg
You know, XT550s aren't little bikes... Maybe I should lose some weight... ::)

Just remember that the camera adds 10 pounds. You look comfortable on that bike.

Title: Re: The new toy...pics!
Post by vroom1776 on 08/23/05 at 07:41:00

Cool. Very cool... and free? Good work!

Title: Re: The new toy...pics!
Post by Tammi on 08/25/05 at 06:46:23

I've always said that only a rich man can afford a free car!

I could ammend this and replace car with motorcycle, and I think it still rings true.

But here's hoping that you're the exception!

Regards. Tammi

Title: Re: The new toy...pics!
Post by lancer on 08/25/05 at 10:06:38

Just remember that the camera adds 10 pounds. You look comfortable on that bike.

I don't know about you but my camera adds about "40 pounds".

Title: Re: The new toy...pics!
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/25/05 at 10:16:37

lancer wrote:

Just remember that the camera adds 10 pounds. You look comfortable on that bike.

I don't know about you but my camera adds about "40 pounds".

ROFLMAO!

Title: Re: The new toy...pics!
Post by WD on 08/25/05 at 10:51:08

I wish the camera added 40 pounds...then I'd only weigh 210.

Tammi, even if I have to replace most of the expendable components of the bike, I'd only be into it around $1200. I can live with that. I was going to use my worker's comp settlement to buy another HD, but, I'd rather fix up the Yamaha and pick up the BMW or a CB750 or Z1-900. At this point, I'd pick up another LS for a major re-engineer to fit me better session. Loved the motor, the overall lines, and the light weight. Got tired of the cramped riding position.

Haven't fired it up yet. Still need to pick up a battery. Swapped the plug out, the Champion in it was only screwed in about 1/2 way.Just to be on the safe side, I'm going to replace all the fuses and relays I can find, delete the sidestand switch, possibly throw on a new coil, plugwire, etc. Inexpensive, wouldn't hurt to do.

A boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into. A car/truck is a huge hole in the road you throw money into. A motorcycle is a small pack-rat den that you occasionally lose some pocket change to.
-WD

Title: Re: The new toy...pics!
Post by gazab44 on 08/25/05 at 11:27:10

Kewl WD...and where can I get some of those safety boots? LOL ;D