So Monday was interesting.  I wanted to test some custom fabricated 1" engine bars and had a 883 Custom sitting pretty much unused so it was a perfect candidate for some dragging/dropping tests.

 The guy I bought it from passed the lot where we were using the bike (with landowner permission) proceeded to yell at my staff then came back with 5 more guys.  I got the call that the Sheriff had been notified but that there were 6 guys stopping the crew because they had no right to be dragging/destroying the bike.

 I bought it over a year ago, its titled and insured in my name but the previous owner didn't like seeing his old bike that he chose to sell being drug across some pavement.  So his buddies had to come help him interfere with my business.  This is just one example of the nonsense I see with a some of the MCs in my area.

 My staff called local law enforcement once the riders made it clear they wouldn't "let this bullshit continue".  By the time they arrived things had been settled.

 We already had the activity cleared as the lot was along a 55mph road and was long enough to safely stop the drop-rig within it.  As long as we had the private property cleared and safety-coned everything was ok.

 When I arrived the previous owner stated he wouldn't have sold me the bike if he knew what I was going to do with it.  Again I wonder why, at least in my case, motorcyclists are emotionally connected to bikes that aren't their own.  This forum is an example incidentally which I've commented on previously.

 I've gotten more "learn to ride/wrench or get off the forums" messages from here than any other automotive group I've been around.  I don't have incidents where other classic Cadillac owners get on me for tearing up my convertible.

Howcum you messed up a Cadillac?
How did the bars on the HD work out?

I would have been tempted to do a couple extra donuts with the bike in tow and then got going in a straight line,

And then slammed on the brakes and maybe backed over it !

When I bought my RYCA donor bike , after I paid her I told her my plans for the bike to see her reaction( wanted to see her squirm when I told her I was going to cut it up ) she shrugged and said send me a pic when it's done. No Fun At All !

Ruttly wrote on 08/09/17 at 20:28:55:
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I wouldn't be so sure about that!  We are talking about Eegore.  He goes about things a little "differently" than most.  


Eegore, I say that with a bit flattery and respect.  I actually thought you might have been trolling when you first got on here.  I've come to realize you're part mad scientist.  That's cool, you keep on truckin and do it your way.

oldNslow wrote on 08/10/17 at 06:05:43:


Oldnslow , FYI , I ride a Sporty too ! However I do not attend the Church of Harley Davidson !

Ruttly wrote on 08/09/17 at 20:28:55:


 Actually if they were worthwhile Marines they wouldn't do anything about a US citizen damaging a US flag.

 The engine bars held up fine but the concern was where the plate and bolts interfaced.  They did ok, its hard to make them too weak without doing it on purpose I believe.

 As for the Cadillac a failed hydraulic resulted in bending the top cover frame so we decided to Mad-Max the vehicle, black primer tear out the seats etc. Got a little confusion on why given its value kept original is all.

Splain it Gary , I want to hear this one