My new rig...

[rickss69]

I will be doing some midnight cruising shortly. ;) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200616912342&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT#v4-35

[kikicoco1334]

DUDE! THAT'S AWESOME!

ricks you are my hero man!

[Neuromancer]

Sweet bike rick :)

[rickss69]

Looking forward to doing a little more riding for a change. :)

[DOM]

nice :)

u need one like in my avatar lol

[rickss69]

nice :)

u need one like in my avatar lol

Did those about 30 years ago Dom...;)

[DOM]

Did those about 30 years ago Dom...;)
:thumbsup:

my dads 64 and still rides my brothers bussa :laughing:

mines down untill i have money to fix it.... it use to look like that one in the avatar :blush:

[Kal-EL]

Almost ran a guy over that was riding one of these yesterday :blink:
Be extra careful rickster! :thumbsup:

[rickss69]

It has only got worse over the years Kal...that is the primary reason I will do most of my riding late in the evening. :good:

[Kal-EL]

It has only got worse over the years Kal...that is the primary reason I will do most of my riding late in the evening. :good:

My "incident" was at around 0130hours, midnight riders :thumbdown:
His bike was black, he was wearing black leather, heck even his helmet was black.

[rickss69]

No stranger to reflective vests here...I wear them nearly every night on the job. :thumbsup:

[Witchdoctor]

Nice ride Rick .......... :thumbsup:

[MaadDaawg]

Late in life crises eh Bro :taunt: I'd be too afraid of breaking something myself :P

Absolutaly gorgeous Rickster - and the price is effing sweet too :thumbsup:

Lucky Bastage :rofl:

[rickss69]

Parts just arrived for the SR2 Folding rig. Two Xeon 5620's installed and will give Ubuntu a spin for this one.


http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/DSC00791.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

Primes Monsta ............ :thumbsup:

sick board Rick .....

How's the bike running ?

[rickss69]

Bike not in hand yet WD...must arrange transport sometime this week. :good:

[Witchdoctor]

Looks like a beast,

just remeber to carry a spark plug and wrench,

Trust me on this one, these monsters shake them selves loose

[rickss69]

The SR2 or the Harley? :laughing:

[OC Maximus]

Nice ride Rick :thumbsup:

Here's my lil baby.

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/383HEMI/IMG00007-20090706-1024.jpg

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/383HEMI/exhaust005-1.jpg

[rickss69]

Oooo...clean! :thumbsup:

[Splave]

my bike lol

http://stuffedgarage.com/schwinn-mesa-gsx/schwinn1.jpg

rick love the mounting mods on those gtz's look just like mine lol!

[Neuromancer]

Thats my kind of Bike Splave.

Although mine is currently up on cinder blocks :P

[kikicoco1334]

ricks you got a sr2 too!? :O

[rickss69]

Update on the bike: Fitting new tin atm...it's going to change the entire look of the bike for sure.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/DSC00973-1.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead005.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead002.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead003.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/010.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/011.jpg

[MaadDaawg]

Bodascious tool box bro :D

[rickss69]

Painting today...wish me luck. :blink:

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead068.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead069.jpg

[OC Maximus]

Break a leg.

[Kal-EL]

GL HF!

[rickss69]

Good Gawd! I suck at this...:taunt:

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead070.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead071.jpg

[MaadDaawg]

umm... wasn't it black to begin with :Dizzy:

[kikicoco1334]

good point MD!

or did you just want the harley's name off it?

[rickss69]

Just ran the hell out of the clear...mucho sanding to ensue in the morning. :blush:

These old bikes just don't look right in any other color. There will be some graphics added along with the new paint.

[MaadDaawg]

Actually looking pretty damned sweet Rick :thumbsup:

Keep feeding :picmonster:

[kikicoco1334]

comes to bikes i only like it black or red red had to be sparkling red not bmwer red

i remember few years ago my mom got me a bike from england and it was sparkling red it was awesome and fast lmao

(that's before i stay at home everyday homeworking)

[rickss69]

This base/clear paint system has been kicking my ass all weekend...

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead090.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead086.jpg

[kikicoco1334]

HOLY SHIT BRO! THAT LOOKS NICE AS HELL!

are those stickers or did you paint that on it?

[rickss69]

Decals...I'm nowhere near that talented lol.

[Kal-EL]

Awe man, u dropped the bike already??|??|?|? lol, jk
Looking good bro-chacho :)

[badeendje]

This is my kind of thing.

I build a Ducati Monster complete custom.

The bike was 95% real carbon.
Even the tank was carbonfibre.
Airbrush on the tank.

The complete bike was custom.

http://i51.tinypic.com/2e64pqc.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/30jml3q.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/2sbn19j.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/1zqbog5.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/akelpj.jpg


Build some custom cars to and a Ducati 999 Fila replica
I will be following this topic

[Kal-EL]

I chased a guy riding one of these on the freeway in the rain. Dipshit didnt know how to run the clutch, so when he took an offramp and had to downshift and then accellerate, the bike died on him, he started it again but was still in a high gear and the bike kept dying out. Then he got de-biked, de-helmetted and de-cleeted. Twas epic!

[badeendje]

Hahahahha.

This engine was a 900cc.
When i was done with it (and the dealer) it was een around 988cc and lots more torque

[kikicoco1334]

oh damn superman! you are my hero!
i had a little good laugh!

badeendje
that's a nice ass bike bro

[MaadDaawg]

when i was a kid, my dad was a cop. That's why I grew up to be such a hellraiser :muaha: He was chasing some kid on a bike one night when the guy lost control of the bike and slid under a moving cement truck :shithappens:"

According to my dad, the guys head went partially under the rear wheel of the truck and his head popped open sending his brain flying across the street to the curb :howfuckingcoolisthat:

He was going to take me to the police station and show me the pics, but mom wouldn't let him :greenwtf:

<true story>

Enjoy your rides Bros :D

[badeendje]

Don't got mine anymore.

Sold it for LOTS of cash :P
Now its computers

[kikicoco1334]

dude my best friend's dad was in his early 30s and he was on the bike some stupid ass kid with his truck was like ridding his ass and somehow the kid though it was a good ass idea to just kiss my best friend's dad's bike with his front bumper and made him lost control and the got his leg ran over by the truck and now his bare minimum function out of it

[MaadDaawg]

Be careful Brother Rick ... the older you are the easier you break :D

[kikicoco1334]

y'all aren't that old!

[Kal-EL]

when i was a kid, my dad was a cop. That's why I grew up to be such a hellraiser :muaha: He was chasing some kid on a bike one night when the guy lost control of the bike and slid under a moving cement truck :shithappens:"

According to my dad, the guys head went partially under the rear wheel of the truck and his head popped open sending his brain flying across the street to the curb :howfuckingcoolisthat:

He was going to take me to the police station and show me the pics, but mom wouldn't let him :greenwtf:

<true story>

Enjoy your rides Bros :D
I saw that happen once except the guy flew by me at like a 100+ and forgot to turn, his head slapped the center cement divider and his brain popped out of a perfect hole in his helmet and slid a good long way down the freeway, it was steaming in the night. :thumbdown:

[OC Maximus]

I saw that happen once except the guy flew by me at like a 100+ and forgot to turn, his head slapped the center cement divider and his brain popped out of a perfect hole in his helmet and slid a good long way down the freeway, it was steaming in the night. :thumbdown:
Wow, that's quite the mental picture....:shock: literally... :blink:

[rickss69]

Two of the decals bubbled up on me...did I mention how much I enjoy sanding? :argh:

[Kal-EL]

Two of the decals bubbled up on me...did I mention how much I enjoy sanding? :argh:
Is that from the surface not being smooth?

[rickss69]

Is that from the surface not being smooth?

I was told after the fact that you need to wait a minimum of two days after spraying clear before applying decals...they said out-gassing of the clear curing caused this.

On the upside I may be able to salvage this. Took a soft cloth saturated with lacquer thinner and within three minutes had all the decals cleanly off.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead095.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead094.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead092.jpg

[rickss69]

Another attempt...this time around I added some Fire Red flake over the black base coat. I will let this cure for two days before re-applying the tank decal and following coats of clear. (Crosses fingers...)

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead099.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead100.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead101.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead102.jpg

[Kal-EL]

That looks even better than before.

[rickss69]

When I go to pick it up it will probably crack like a M&M candy shell...:laughing:

[Kal-EL]

Haha that would suck cuz then you'd have chocolate all over :Dizzy:

[kikicoco1334]

love the sparkling dude!

[MaadDaawg]

looking goood :thumbsup:

said with a heavy Mexican accent :D

[rickss69]

Hope this is last time I have to do this...if not, I will delete the decal for sure.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead107.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead111.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76Shovelhead108.jpg

[MaadDaawg]

No, you can't leave the decal off ... sorry :D

[Kal-EL]

Oh thats nice right there rick, classy.

[rickss69]

FINALLY! Got it back together...

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76ShovelheadAfter017.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/th_76ShovelheadAfter014.jpg (http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/?action=view&current=76ShovelheadAfter014.jpg)

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76ShovelheadAfter012.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/76ShovelheadAfter006.jpg

[MaadDaawg]

Love it !!

Great work Bro :)

[DOM]

nice :good:

[Witchdoctor]

Lookintg tight Rick, Nice work bro ........... :thumbsup:

[rickss69]

Now I just bought a Sportster...I'm a glutton for punishment. :taunt:

[OC Maximus]

Clean, clean, clean except for one thing. The yellow/orange plug wires seem out of place. I would give you suggestions but I'm sure you'll figure it out ;)

Clean and beautiful ride my friend!

[rickss69]

This aint no light show pc OC. ;)

[OC Maximus]

I come from the drag racing world but gotcha ;)

[Kal-EL]

I'd ride er.

[Neuromancer]

Looks great rick!

[rickss69]

New tins for upcoming Sportster build...:D

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/2007Sportster004.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

Hell yea Rick,

Going into business building and selling these ?

[kikicoco1334]

THAT'S WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT!

[rickss69]

It can only be a business if you are able to sell something lol...:taunt:

[rickss69]

Won't bore you guys with a bunch of build pic's, but here is a before and after look of the Sportster I'm currently working on.


Before -

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/2007Sportster011.jpg


After -

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/2007Sportster009-2.jpg

[kikicoco1334]

dude! you need to bring that baby up here sometime!

Lookin good there!

[Witchdoctor]

Damm Rick, That is sweet man

Found yet another hobby to spend money on ............. :thumbsup:

[MaadDaawg]

After is definately BETTER :thumbsup:

How many of those things you got now?

[rickss69]

Just the Sportster atm...sold the Shovelhead recently.

[rickss69]

New fangled turn signals...


http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/?action=view&current=turnsignals001.mp4

[rickss69]

It's alive! WoOhOo!!!


http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/?action=view&current=itsalive001.mp4

[DOM]

sweet..... but i was waiting for you to rev the engine :P

[rickss69]

sweet..... but i was waiting for you to rev the engine :P

There are two more video's after that one. :thumbsup:

[DOM]

nice not a fan of those kind of bikes but you have done a awesome job on it :thumbsup:

[kikicoco1334]

lookin good there!

[rickss69]

Out in the sunshine! Still awaiting the front caliper...test ride went smooth.


http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/2007Sportster007-3.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/2007Sportster009-3.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/2007Sportster008-3.jpg

[Splave]

clean as fawk

[Witchdoctor]

No shit bro, sweet ride man .......... :thumbsup:

How you going to fit it under the tree ........... :ohcrap:

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

Great Job man! :thumbsup:

[OC Maximus]

Now that there is a ride. :good:

[ny_driver]

Looks great dude.:thumbsup:

[rickss69]

One friggin bid...now I have to go pick it up. :Dizzy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120859800007&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[DOM]

nice :rofl

[GFDuke]

Bikeaholic

[kikicoco1334]

wait another one?

[rickss69]

Yeah, seems my old truck is no longer welcome inside the garage lol...

[Neuromancer]

Wow, I am a geek.

Saw the HD on the gas tank and thought 1080CC motor?

Speaking of which a friend of mine has two scooters in the garage were I just moved too. Think you would like them a Harley and a honda. the honda is a classic large motor bike though. 1800CC I think I saw. I dont know bikes, thought it was an "indian" but I saw honda on it, so that cant be.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/mc/motorcycles/Honda-VTX-1800-Retro.html

Kinda like that, except that looks like the harley that it dwarfs

[rickss69]

Yeah, the Japanese try hard to emulate the Harley. The 1200R I just bought is a 1200cc engine...pretty stout in a Sportster frame.

[kikicoco1334]

there is a few things just had to be 100% American made.
just saying

[OC Maximus]

Thinkin' of making the move from sport bike to cruiser. We'll see.....

[rickss69]

I like the sport bikes...I just think they fail when they try to copy a Harley.

[OC Maximus]

I like the sport bikes...I just think they fail when they try to copy a Harley.

better words have never been spoken..... :thumbsup:

[rickss69]

Well, we are both home now. Left for work at 2:00 pm Thursday and drove around until 11:30 pm...went home, picked up a few items and left out for MO at 12:30 am arriving around 8:30 am Friday. Picked up the bike and left out at 10:am arriving back home at 5:30 pm...939 total miles. By my math I had been driving for 26 hours straight...awake for even longer. I will not be doing this again. Bike is in excellent condition with 7030 miles showing on the odometer.


http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1200R001.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1200R002.jpg

[MaadDaawg]

Great deal at 5K :thumbsup:

[rickss69]

Substituting a few parts I have lying around...


http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1200R003.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1200R004.jpg

[MaadDaawg]

hey man, don't you need that little seat in the back for some chicky to ride with her arms wrapped around you ? :D

[rickss69]

She can get her yappin ass her own bike. :thumbsup:

[kikicoco1334]

damn richstar that's a beautiful machine!

[HybridChiller]

this is my album of my ride on 2 wheels, custom build, like everything at my house hahahaha

http://evil-chiller.pinkbike.com/album/Evil-Chillers-bike/

[rickss69]

High dollar stuff I'm sure Chiller...I would expect nothing but the best from you. :thumbsup:

[Kal-EL]

this is my album of my ride on 2 wheels, custom build, like everything at my house hahahaha

http://evil-chiller.pinkbike.com/album/Evil-Chillers-bike/
Haha, WIN! :good:

[rickss69]

Here it is just about completed. This one may soon be included in American Iron Magazine...:D

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1200RSonyShoot014.jpg

[kikicoco1334]

wow dude! looks real nice!!

[rickss69]

Just about finished with the Turbo...


http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/Turboinstall021.jpg

[DOM]

Turbo :shock: :thumbsup:

I always wanted to put one in my zx-10r :blush:

[kikicoco1334]

oh shit! rick! that's awesome mate!

[ny_driver]

Definitely great looking machines Rick! Got any before pictures? EDIT: ohh post#1 for starters :blush:

I'm working on picking up a little 1203cc V-twin very soon. Then I'll be working on keeping the front end down. :cool3:

Here are the exciting details.........
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006models-Buell-FireboltXB12R.htm

[rickss69]

Yep, that will be pretty speedy for sure! :)

[rickss69]

The beast just keeps evolving...goin racin soon. ;)

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop001-11.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop002-8.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop003-9.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop004-6.jpg

[Mr.Scott]

Bars are too high and not enough tire. ;)
Don't get yourself hurt buddy.
I ran a super gas dragbike for around 10 years. Low 9's at over 150. :D

[kikicoco1334]

dear god.....

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

Very nice bike man!
Here in town they run super bikes with extended rear frame to keep the front wheel on the ground.

[MaadDaawg]

Bars are too high and not enough tire. ;)
Don't get yourself hurt buddy.
I ran a super gas dragbike for around 10 years. Low 9's at over 150. :D

:eek:

[Mr.Scott]

It's true. Used to do the Tri-State circuit up here. Ran in quite a few national events. Was even on ESPN a couple times.
Divorce ended all that fun shit. Had to liquidate all non-essential assets to cash. A .45 round and a plane ticket to Mexico would have been cheaper.

[MaadDaawg]

It's true. Used to do the Tri-State circuit up here. Ran in quite a few national events. Was even on ESPN a couple times.
Divorce ended all that fun shit. Had to liquidate all non-essential assets to cash. A .45 round and a plane ticket to Mexico would have been cheaper.

and a lot more personally satisfied too I'm sure :laughing:


Been there, done that... thought about the other :rofl:

Interesting shit you learn when the old guys start talking about their previous lives lol

[ny_driver]

Bars are too high and not enough tire. ;)
Don't get yourself hurt buddy.
I ran a super gas dragbike for around 10 years. Low 9's at over 150. :D

I never would have guessed......sounds like lots of fun. :thumbsup:

[rickss69]

Bars are too high and not enough tire. ;)
Don't get yourself hurt buddy.
I ran a super gas dragbike for around 10 years. Low 9's at over 150. :D

You do realize the bars are adjustable, right? ;)

150/80 is about all the tire you are going to get under a stock Sportster and is plenty up to the task. Built this one with AHDRA SEP class in mind...11.50 index.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop009.jpg

[Mr.Scott]

It's awesome. You're gonna whack second gear, the boost is gonna come on, and it's going to smoke the piss outta that tire.
Seriously, it's an awesome build. I like it.:)
11.50 will put you around 120mph. Not a lot of rake on it, watch for speed wobble.

[rickss69]

It's awesome. You're gonna whack second gear, the boost is gonna come on, and it's going to smoke the piss outta that tire.
Seriously, it's an awesome build. I like it.:)
11.50 will put you around 120mph. Not a lot of rake on it, watch for speed wobble.

I've already run the piss out of it Scott up and down the road doing data logging. This turbo is not peaky like some...it's almost in boost off idle. Runs up to 120mph so far have shown no ill handling, but it will be getting a steering dampner anyway for good measure.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop007-2.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop001-13.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop002-10.jpg

Next change looks like it will be the seat...not enough lip in back and when shifting it wants to shuck me off the rear lol!

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop003-11.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop004-8.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Turbo%20install/turbochop005-5.jpg

[Mr.Scott]

Air or electric shifter. ;)

[ny_driver]

That is a pretty mean looking machine, Rick!

I'm very excited about motorcycles these days. :D

Hoping like hell I can afford to pay mine off enough this summer so I can ride it some.

[rickss69]

No air or electric shifter for this one. Gains would be minimal as I can shift clutchless with barely a blip of the throttle. If this were a dedicated strip machine I would probably consider it, but it will eventually be taken to Bonneville or Wilmington Ohio for land speed runs...little use for that there. The entire reason for the dragstrip time is to finalize tuning...I despise dynos. ;)

[Mr.Scott]

No air or electric shifter for this one. Gains would be minimal as I can shift clutchless with barely a blip of the throttle. If this were a dedicated strip machine I would probably consider it, but it will eventually be taken to Bonneville or Wilmington Ohio for land speed runs...little use for that there. The entire reason for the dragstrip time is to finalize tuning...I despise dynos. ;)
Understood. :)

[Splave]

videos of the land speed runs please :) should get a helmet cam

[GFDuke]

videos of the land speed runs please :) should get a helmet cam

That would be awesome. loool

[ny_driver]

videos of the land speed runs please :) should get a helmet cam

I'll be getting a nice HD helmet cam before next winter. :)
Looking for one that will run on 12v and has a big HD though......I want to be able to run it on highest resolution all day and night.

[rickss69]

videos of the land speed runs please :) should get a helmet cam

I have one, but it is not of great quality. I'll get me one of the GoPro's before too long...they do wonderful video and audio.

[rickss69]

I did not make it to Bonneville this year, but here is a pic of Jason from this weekend with his turbo'd Sportster w/ sidecar. He is in the impound there and will likely leave with a record run.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/hellcatimpound.jpg


Been awhile since I last visited...hope all you guys are doing well. Update on the bike scene...sold both Sportsters and have a ex-police bike inbound from New York.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1997%20Police/97Police-1.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1997%20Police/97Police-2.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1997%20Police/97Police-6.jpg


I did retain the turbo tho... :thumbsup:

Still undefeated on X3 benchmark I see...;) http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showthread.php?t=307081

[DOM]

Hey Rick hope everything is going good for you... Nice pics bro :)

[rickss69]

Hey Rick hope everything is going good for you... Nice pics bro :)

Hope all is well with you too buddy!

[DOM]

I've been good kids getting bigger and I'm just getting older XD

I need to fix up my ninja one of these years.... I miss riding

[kikicoco1334]

oh wow! nice bikes man!

btw i moved to Murfreesboro! if school work isn't too busy may beable to visit you sometime

[rickss69]

oh wow! nice bikes man!

btw i moved to Murfreesboro! if school work isn't too busy may beable to visit you sometime

You must be attending MTSU...lots of girls there. :thumbsup:

[Witchdoctor]

Howdy Rick, what's new bro ?

[rickss69]

Good morning WD! :)

[kikicoco1334]

You must be attending MTSU...lots of girls there. :thumbsup:
Yes sir, just for semester.
I am at a point i don't even know what to do with myself XD

[Witchdoctor]

Yes sir, just for semester.
I am at a point i don't even know what to do with myself XD

Ahhh grab a few of those girls and and eff the hardware .............. :laughing:

[kikicoco1334]

kinda came out wrong, it's more on the edge of not being able to decide what to do FIRST XD

I am sure I can ask MD and he'd be gladly giving advices :rofl

too many choices

[rickss69]

Latest bike is another '07 Sportster. This one I have upgraded to 1250cc and I'm in the process of tuning it. Hope to get some 1/4-mile runs soon...will be testing it with the turbo at a later date.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/stabilizer002_zps6a2f0014.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/stabilizer001_zpse4b71c56.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/dragtrim003_zps55e8b059.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/dragtrim001_zpsf7525c20.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/HammerTime002_zps97926f20.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/HammerTime001_zpsd9e389d5.jpg

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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/HammerTime004_zps32c9c2f7.jpg

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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/stabilizer003_zps857cdf06.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

Nice ride bro, in for some times ......... :thumbsup:

did you make any runs before upgrading it to compare to ?

[rickss69]

Nah, it was just a lowly 883 when I began. You can certainly feel the difference tho.

[Witchdoctor]

I'm Sure

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

Its like a seat with some wheels attached to a rocket :scared:

[Mr.Scott]

It's awesome. I like the simplistic look. :)

[rickss69]

Thanks guys - I just swapped the 5-3/4" headlight for a 7" version to better spot those pesky deer at night.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/7inchheadlight001_zps4aad4201.jpg

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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Last%20Sportster%20build/7inchheadlight003_zpsd87bcac6.jpg

[Kal-EL]

Handsome rig Rickster.

[rickss69]

Been 13 years since I took a car down the track...got a chance to do it again this weekend and I may be hooked again lol. 1967 Camaro E/SA Stock Eliminator is the ride and I may just have to invest in this one.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/Buffalo009_zpsccb13116.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/Buffalo010_zps225d2e56.jpg

(No external video's atm) http://youtu.be/qA8iJhkGaZ4

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

Is that a 350 bored out? Its still roomie under that hood or else I'd guess a bigger block. Stock would mean a 350 with a few, helpers. What a rush it must be, very clean Camero! Take off a few things like door panels and factory air, fiberglass front clip you got a 10 second bracket car. A few tweaks to the carb :thumbsup: Yer smoking!!! ENJOY!


What numbers did you run?

[Witchdoctor]

way cool bro ............. :thumbsup:

[rickss69]

NHRA dictates what can and cannot be done to Stock class cars... http://www.nhra.com/competition/classification.aspx Has to remain stock appearing and no gutting allowed like one would for a bracket car.

[Kal-EL]

Is that nitro runnin? Can't place the carb, looks familiar.

[rickss69]

Is that nitro runnin? Can't place the carb, looks familiar.

No lol...that's a Quadrajet.

[Kal-EL]

Vaccum secondary? Looks like wut was on my 88 Monte. My 72 monte had a 750cfm holley double pump, high compression, omfg u punched it and blammo!

[rickss69]

Just about got this thing turned around for the upcoming year. New wheels, disc brakes all around, a new Mosier 12-bolt housing and a new 3-speed transmission on the way. Painted/dyed the interior Gold and made some gauge improvements...if I ever get this wiring complete I'll never touch it again lol!

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/afterinterior006_zpsbe8fac47.jpg

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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/newwheelspart2001_zpsf781697c.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

Wow, just wow, nice ride bro,

you will have to let us know how it does on the track come spring ........ :thumbsup:

Good to see you around bro

[GFDuke]

Very nice!!

[Mr.Scott]

Been 13 years since I took a car down the track...got a chance to do it again this weekend and I may be hooked again lol. 1967 Camaro E/SA Stock Eliminator is the ride and I may just have to invest in this one.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/Buffalo009_zpsccb13116.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/Buffalo010_zps225d2e56.jpg

(No external video's atm) http://youtu.be/qA8iJhkGaZ4

Meant to ask long ago, was the vid taken at Lancaster? Spent many a weekend at that track. Long dark return road blows when your dragbike only has a backbone tank and you have to walk it back because you're out of fuel.

[rickss69]

That video was at Buffalo Valley, between Lebanon and Crossville off I-40. Come spring we will be renting the track at Bowling Green KY for some 1/4-mile testing.

[Mr.Scott]

Got it. Never been there. Been to Bowling Green though. :)

[rickss69]

Just for giggles... http://youtu.be/VORuB6yXKiM

[Kal-EL]

Just for giggles... http://youtu.be/VORuB6yXKiM

I couldn't, 156mph on a nice long freeway makes me knees rattle, let alone in a pinch of a 1/4 mile would be nutterz! :scared:

[Mr.Scott]

It's awesome. Used to do 150+ standing quarters on the bike. Sub 1 60 foot times also. :D
Wish I was young again.

[rickss69]

Well, everything is working. I was too tired to put the seats back in tonight...I'll do it New Years day and post some more pic's.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/afterinterior003_zps51c8e40d.jpg

[rickss69]

Off the lift and back out in the sunshine finally.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/cleanup004_zps6f1dceac.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/cleanup002_zps01491bb7.jpg

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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/cleanup016_zps9edf99d1.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

Sick ride bro :thumbsup:

[rickss69]

Went 8 rounds this evening losing in the final... :blush:

https://www.facebook.com/US43Dragway

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/US43003_zps0c06a31c.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/US43runner-up_zpsda2b1b3f.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

Congrats bro ....... :thumbsup:

Sounds like you are having a blast

lmao on the link :laughing:

[Kal-EL]

Kool shit man, wish we still had a track.

[Mr.Scott]

Delay box or no? Pretty good reaction times for an old man. :D
Nice 60 foot times also. Hooks good. :thumbsup:

[rickss69]

Footbrake - This car used to 60' 1.45...we were plagued by carb woes this weekend and lucky to get it down the track lol. :laughing:

[Mr.Scott]

Footbrake - This car used to 60' 1.45...we were plagued by carb woes this weekend and lucky to get it down the track lol. :laughing:

Didn't know the history. Still looks good. :)

[rickss69]

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/1967%20El%20Camino/US43_zpsmjencc3m.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/1967%20El%20Camino/US43-1_zpshcaefydw.jpg

[Kal-EL]

You running 7's on the 1/4?

[rickss69]

You running 7's on the 1/4?

In my dreams lol...that was testing on a 1/8-mile track that evening. It runs 11.50's in the 1/4-mile.

[Kal-EL]

lol, I was like damn technology is kicking but!

11s is purdy damned fast too, nice!

[cdoublejj]

I like the Elky, i wish my 5th genwasn't such a rust bucket.

[rickss69]

Ok, sitting here at the office nearly bored out of my skull...thought I would give a shout out.

I've been homeless since March 30 2017 when I sold my home. Just yesterday morning I bought 5.6 acres of land not too far out of town and plan to build something to retire in. Thinking a metal pole barn/building with living quarters in the back...40'x60' w/attached awning to park the race rig under.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Stock%20Eliminator/1967%20El%20Camino/Sundowner%20gooseneck%20trailer/trailer%20interior%20009_zps9c62ylt7.jpg

Picked up a couple of toys to keep me occupied the remainder of my years... two 1965 El Caminos.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/AZ%2065_zpsramqx1js.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/AZ%2065%20-%201_zps8uktynbg.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/974909611_zpsnd1lslw6.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/974911838_zpssuxc1xxi.jpg

Hope to have the building completed by mid-year so I can get back to some semblance of normalcy. I won't have any high speed internet out there...maybe some kind of dish thing. Hope all have a great year ahead! :good:

[Kal-EL]

Heya Rick
Whats the landscape like on yer 5.6 acres? Looks to be green and fairly level. Nice place to be at peace, away from pesky neighbors. We've been thinking of selling and picking up a few acres of Agriculture land to raise our Danes and run our breeding business. We got about three years left before we retire ourselves.
Happy New Year

[rickss69]

No pictures of the site yet, but yeah fairly secluded without feeling you are super isolated. Looking forward to spending my time doing other things for sure. :thumbsup:

[WilfredLam]

All of Labor Day weekend. I trust this Zippyloan review (https://www.wtkr.com/brand-spotlight/zippyloan-review) and broke the walls into roughly 20' sections so I could manage to raise them upright alone. Bench pressing those 2x12x20 ceiling joists was about all I could handle for sure...tired puppy that weekend.

Guys are coming Sunday morning to make/install the gutters which it sorely needs. I have about half of the apartment insulated right now...the rest will follow after the firewall is sheetrocked and I run the lineset's for the HVAC unit.

Amazing looking cars, Rick. Love the red color on the 1965 El Camino. It looks so sexy. What are your plans with the cars?

[rickss69]

Both El Camino's are gone. The red one I never took delivery of because the seller on ebay actually resold it after I had made payment and was awaiting transportation...yep, some real winners out there in the world. After that I decided to shed myself of the blue one as well because it was misrepresented by the seller...my fault for not having it checked out before purchasing.

Anyway, I picked up this '47 Chevy Rat truck above Chicago recently and plan to redo it to my liking once I have the shop completed.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1947%20Rat%20Rod%20Truck/rat%20truck_zpsomu6o3rl.jpg

Already stripped some of the metal off it. The bed will be the next thing to go replaced with a homemade flat bed of my design. The truck cab is sitting on a chopped '87 Chevy one ton dually chassis with a '89 Dodge Cummins turbo diesel stuffed between the rails.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1947%20Rat%20Rod%20Truck/Tract%204%20W%20Trimble%20Rd%20002_zpsfljemdjt.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/1947%20Rat%20Rod%20Truck/Tract%204%20W%20Trimble%20Rd%20016_zpsix7nr82i.jpg

The shop is built and they are putting metal on it atm. I don't have any pictures on this laptop right now, but I will post some soon of the progress. Hope everyone is doing well.

[OC Maximus]

Now that's one interesting build :)

[rickss69]

Yea! Building is ready for concrete and plumbing...be so happy to have this behind me.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Tract%204%20W%20Trimble%20Rd/images%20for%20Walt%20001_zpstoamliqz.jpg

[rickss69]

This is the shop I needed 30 years ago...oh well, better late than never I suppose.
Turns out all contractors are so flippin busy I can't get anyone to show up for projects such as framing, plumbing, HVAC, ect., so I just fell into it on my own. Problem is when all your buddies are your age and are in worse physical condition than you are lol...help has been non-existent. Framing was just strenuous...the plumbing, I just suck at, but got er done. Going to install a split-mini heat and air system myself and get a pro to purge/charge at the end. The electrical part was a no brainer as that was my business many years ago.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Tract%204%20W%20Trimble%20Rd/Trimble%20plumbing%20002_zpsoe9kbbg6.jpg

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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/Tract%204%20W%20Trimble%20Rd/Trimble%20plumbing%20004_zpsomkrhyvy.jpg

Decided to go with a metal ceiling in both the apartment and shop area. The walls will be mostly wood paneling of some sort. Lighting will be LED throughout. I will post more pics as this progresses.

[Kal-EL]

Hey Superman, you definitely know how to gitter dun Rick. How long it take you to frame all that up solo?

[rickss69]

All of Labor Day weekend. I broke the walls into roughly 20' sections so I could manage to raise them upright alone. Bench pressing those 2x12x20 ceiling joists was about all I could handle for sure...tired puppy that weekend.

Guys are coming Sunday morning to make/install the gutters which it sorely needs. I have about half of the apartment insulated right now...the rest will follow after the firewall is sheetrocked and I run the lineset's for the HVAC unit.

[Kal-EL]

Hats off Rick, looks like its coming along swell.

[lakeside2189]

I like it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!