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Title: Saving a few ounces but now enjoying the view.....
Post by: pnaberhaus on June 04, 2007, 04:56:32 PM
I kinda like the frame and assorted hardware hangin' out, kinda '60s style, before design and plastic panels started making it fashionable to cover up a motorcycles' working components. (http://i8.tinypic.com/4p46ng8.jpg)
Title: Re: Saving a few ounces but now enjoying the view.....
Post by: scratch on June 04, 2007, 04:59:49 PM
Dam, those rims are CLEAN!
Title: Re: Saving a few ounces but now enjoying the view.....
Post by: pnaberhaus on June 04, 2007, 05:10:29 PM
Quote from: scratch on June 04, 2007, 04:59:49 PM
Dam, those rims are CLEAN!

If you don't use the brakes......you don't produce brake dust. :icon_lol:
If you don't lube the chain.......you don't throw lubricant :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Saving a few ounces but now enjoying the view.....
Post by: manofthefield on June 04, 2007, 05:21:08 PM
so... you have a garage queen?   :laugh:
Title: Re: Saving a few ounces but now enjoying the view.....
Post by: pnaberhaus on June 04, 2007, 05:33:58 PM
Quote from: manofthefield on June 04, 2007, 05:21:08 PM
so... you have a garage queen?   :laugh:

On rainy days, or when I get home from work at 10:30 PM and I'm wound too tight to sleep, or I have a spare 30 minutes to kill and there isn't enough time to take a decent ride.........I rub on the bike, check tire pressures, or lube the chain, or check bolts for tightness, inspect the battery, etc. etc.

When you work 3-4 nights/week, 50-60 hours/week, sometimes the only bike time is "garage " time. It does lend itself to keeping it clean, however.
Title: Re: Saving a few ounces but now enjoying the view.....
Post by: galahs on June 04, 2007, 06:25:50 PM
Wow that's a different look but it works  :thumb:
Title: Re: Saving a few ounces but now enjoying the view.....
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 04, 2007, 07:06:37 PM
Quote from: pnaberhaus on June 04, 2007, 05:33:58 PM
Quote from: manofthefield on June 04, 2007, 05:21:08 PM
so... you have a garage queen?   :laugh:

On rainy days, or when I get home from work at 10:30 PM and I'm wound too tight to sleep, or I have a spare 30 minutes to kill and there isn't enough time to take a decent ride.........I rub on the bike, check tire pressures, or lube the chain, or check bolts for tightness, inspect the battery, etc. etc.

When you work 3-4 nights/week, 50-60 hours/week, sometimes the only bike time is "garage " time. It does lend itself to keeping it clean, however.

No ride to/from work time ???
Title: Re: Saving a few ounces but now enjoying the view.....
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on June 05, 2007, 10:23:29 PM
That's how mine looks.. not by choice, though.. haven't had the $$ to get the subframe straightened and get the new plastics put on yet.