Well today was going great. Got things done that I've put off till my days off of work. Beautiful Sunny warm day. RIGHT ? So i get in the Monte carlo and go fill up the gas can. Just incase I need some for the **** blower. I've got the drivers side window down and radio playing some BACK IN BLACK. Now usually i'm doing this in the CHEVELLE with the headers open just a little. Drivin thru town just crusin. But today like I said I'm in the Chevelle. Then it hits me when I hear a nice sounding 65 Chevy comes driving past me. Damn it. Where in the HELL is my Chevelle. never fails I swear. YES I miss that damn car a lot today! But I didn't think it would hit me like this. Now in a way. I wish I didn't sell it. But with our plans for moving. It was just going to sit in the garage. So its better off. But I'm NOT. Derek said don't do it! But I'll get over it in a while. I'm sure I'll have something to play with next spring or summer. I just wanted to share my thoughts with guys that understand whats it like.
SShink said
Nov 9, 2012
It's o.k. Rick. We all understand.
Of course, I can't seem to have more than 48 hours go by between Chevelles that I sell/buy, so I never seem to miss the old one...!
Chris R said
Nov 9, 2012
Why not take some of the money from the sale of the red one and buy something like what Gearlube has for instance.
RICKS70SS said
Nov 9, 2012
Well Chris: Just because I miss it. Doesn't mean its my cup of tea any more ! More or less I'd think its going back to my roots . So more then likely its going to be another Harley. I know more about them and thats where my passion is. After doing that for 32 + yrs. its become a part of me that I can't give up. I've met a bunch of nice guys in the car clubs. But its a whole other world I came from. And I think Thats where I belong. Might not be right away. But soon. Got plans for that ca$h Ive been saving up. And were going to spend it in Arizona. I even think my Baby in the garage might be gone next year also. The Monte might be up for $ale in the spring or early summer. Its a very cool car just like the Chevelle. But its not what I want any more. So be it.
RICKS70SS said
Nov 9, 2012
Actually Mitch that some what of what I'm looking for. I seen some Badass trikes. ( HARLEY ONLY) Man they want an arm & a leg for one of those. When I get back from AZ in May. Thats what I'd sell the Monte for. Got to get one
-- Edited by RICKS70SS on Friday 9th of November 2012 09:26:43 AM
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 9, 2012
I got my first motorcycle in '67. I went 1 YEAR without a cycle since then. It drove me nuts not having one. My 2000 Springer has 8,500 miles on it and my wife suggested I sell it last year because we don't ride it enough. WRONG, knowing it's in the garage and available when I want it keeps me happy. I believe it will see more use now that I'm semi-retired ( pun intended...).
As for muscle cars, I came of age while the factory hp wars were waging, top fuelers were exceeding 200 mph and funny cars were evolving. Lumpy cams, noxious fumes and screaming tires were a big part of my life until 1981 when I got divorced. I felt the sadness you describe for 20 years waiting to get back into muscle cars and now I have so many, I can't finish any one. Some of what I have will leave next Spring to free up shop space and funds but I will keep 4 to play with. I don't see being without a toy for many years...
And the Harley........my son can escort the hearse with it on my last ride...
Derek69SS said
Nov 9, 2012
Lost in the 60s wrote:And the Harley........my son can escort the hearse with it on my last ride...
Hearse?
I'd rather be dropped in the back of an El Camino or Chevelle wagon.
RICKS70SS said
Nov 9, 2012
Lost in the 60s wrote:
I got my first motorcycle in '67. I went 1 YEAR without a cycle since then. It drove me nuts not having one. My 2000 Springer has 8,500 miles on it and my wife suggested I sell it last year because we don't ride it enough. WRONG, knowing it's in the garage and available when I want it keeps me happy. I believe it will see more use now that I'm semi-retired ( pun intended...).
As for muscle cars, I came of age while the factory hp wars were waging, top fuelers were exceeding 200 mph and funny cars were evolving. Lumpy cams, noxious fumes and screaming tires were a big part of my life until 1981 when I got divorced. I felt the sadness you describe for 20 years waiting to get back into muscle cars and now I have so many, I can't finish any one. Some of what I have will leave next Spring to free up shop space and funds but I will keep 4 to play with. I don't see being without a toy for many years...
And the Harley........my son can escort the hearse with it on my last ride..."
There's an old saying. IF YOU HAVE TO ASK. YOU'LL NEVER UNDERSTAND. YOU MY MAN "UNDERSTAND". Next time i get one. They will have to pry my cold dead hands off of it
RICKS70SS said
Nov 9, 2012
Read it again Amigo! He didn't say he was going to be on the Harley. If you never rode one. You'll never understand !
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 9, 2012
Derek69SS wrote:
Lost in the 60s wrote:And the Harley........my son can escort the hearse with it on my last ride...
Hearse?
I'd rather be dropped in the back of an El Camino or Chevelle wagon.
RICKS70SS said
Nov 9, 2012
Now thats going out in style Mitch :. Post a pic of your Springer on here so I can see what it looks like.
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 9, 2012
RICKS70SS wrote:
Now thats going out in style Mitch :. Post a pic of your Springer on here so I can see what it looks like.
RICKS70SS said
Nov 9, 2012
Mitch: That looks like its brand NEW> Nice lookin Scoot !
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 9, 2012
I took delivery on June 6th, 2000 with 3 miles on the odo and it has always been kept inside. I have had a few comments when parked on Grand Avenue or Downtown Stillwater. People think it's new...
RICKS70SS said
Nov 9, 2012
I mean even the bags look like their brand new. So how many miles do you have on it now 12 ?
RICKS70SS said
Nov 10, 2012
Jon H wrote:
Rick, if you had washed your bike as often as you wash the Monte it would have looked new also. You were going for that old Harley "crusty" look I suppose. I detailed my neighbors Road King for him last summer and he was amazed they could look new again. He washes his once a year whether he needs to or not. It almost made me cry so I borrowed it for a day and took it back clean after a wash, clay, polish and wax. Hate those wide white walls the RK has though, toucghto clean.
JON: The group I rode with for yrs. If I showed up with a dirty ass bike. My ass would have been grass! I never went any place with a dirty bike NEVER. Now theres guys I rode with that never washed theirs at all. Till things went wrong where they had to work on them . I would get up at 5 or even 4 am to wash the bikes & take a shower before I left on a Run. I carried Quick Detailer no matter where I went. If we stopped for gas. I'd pull out my towel and get the faring and bags. A buddy amd I were out of town. And just got out of the rain. We saw two cops sitting in a mall parking lot early one saturday morning. I rode up in between them and told them I have a question. The one hardass said what? I asked him where a hand car wash was around there. They both looked at each other. And then he said. NO smart ass remarks and I'll tell you where a nice one is! I just threw up my arms! Then he said.....(.Are you ready for it) ? he said go down here about a mile. Turn right at the 1st light. Then go down about a block. And behind the Donut store theres a nice one! I just smiled & and said thanks. LOL Behind the DONUT STORE ha ha ha ha..... On the way back out of town they were still there. We waved at them and Gunned our engine's They blinked their lights. Possiably to full from all the Donuts to move from that spot! I've been a NUT about keeping my stuff clean for a long time. Why own something NICE! if your not going to take care of it !
-- Edited by RICKS70SS on Saturday 10th of November 2012 10:45:51 AM
Jon H said
Nov 10, 2012
Rick, if you had washed your bike as often as you wash the Monte it would have looked new also. You were going for that old Harley "crusty" look I suppose. I detailed my neighbors Road King for him last summer and he was amazed they could look new again. He washes his once a year whether he needs to or not. It almost made me cry so I borrowed it for a day and took it back clean after a wash, clay, polish and wax. Hate those wide white walls the RK has though, toucghto clean.
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 10, 2012
Jon H wrote:
Rick, if you had washed your bike as often as you wash the Monte it would have looked new also. You were going for that old Harley "crusty" look I suppose. I detailed my neighbors Road King for him last summer and he was amazed they could look new again. He washes his once a year whether he needs to or not. It almost made me cry so I borrowed it for a day and took it back clean after a wash, clay, polish and wax. Hate those wide white walls the RK has though, toucghto clean.
I got caught in rain with mine this summer and haven't washed it since. I can bring it up for you to ride....
Jon H said
Nov 10, 2012
Not a big fan of the forward controls after riding with floor boards for years but bring in up. It will come back clean. Pretty easy to do with no hard bags.
RICKS70SS said
Nov 10, 2012
Lost in the 60s wrote:
Jon H wrote:
Rick, if you had washed your bike as often as you wash the Monte it would have looked new also. You were going for that old Harley "crusty" look I suppose. I detailed my neighbors Road King for him last summer and he was amazed they could look new again. He washes his once a year whether he needs to or not. It almost made me cry so I borrowed it for a day and took it back clean after a wash, clay, polish and wax. Hate those wide white walls the RK has though, toucghto clean.
I got caught in rain with mine this summer and haven't washed it since. I can bring it up for you to ride....
Can't say if you brough it up for me to ride. When I'd get back home ....Would you mind picking it up in Arizona ?
RICKS70SS said
Nov 10, 2012
I've alway had the taste for the Bigger Bikes. Most of my rides were Dressers. The last 2 I had I stripped down. Took the tour pak off the big ass seat and DE Chromed it except for the Motor. Which has Built. 112 hp. Plus I had the shortest wind screen I could buy. Think it was 3 inchs high . Had it it repainted Black with a couple of thin Royal Blue stripes on the tank and fenders. It was enough for me to tell my bike from the rest. Miss the HELL out of that bike !
RICKS70SS said
Nov 10, 2012
Mitch play this video. This where we go to in Az for a few cold ones.
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 11, 2012
RICKS70SS wrote:
Mitch play this video. This where we go to in Az for a few cold ones.
Something missing with that link....no worky
RICKS70SS said
Nov 11, 2012
Yeah SORRY. I tried again & again. And it still won't. GOOGLE HIDEWAY -USA.COM IT'S where we hang out while were in AZ
Tim H said
Nov 11, 2012
I was my Harley everytime I get caught in the rain.
RICKS70SS said
Nov 12, 2012
Tim H wrote:
I was my Harley everytime I get caught in the rain.
Well today was going great. Got things done that I've put off till my days off of work. Beautiful Sunny warm day. RIGHT ?
So i get in the Monte carlo and go fill up the gas can. Just incase I need some for the **** blower. I've got the drivers side window down and radio playing some BACK IN BLACK. Now usually i'm doing this in the CHEVELLE with the headers open just a little. Drivin thru town just crusin. But today like I said I'm in the Chevelle. Then it hits me when I hear a nice sounding 65 Chevy comes driving past me. 
Damn it. Where in the HELL is my Chevelle. never fails I swear. YES I miss that damn car a lot today! But I didn't think it would hit me like this. Now in a way. I wish I didn't sell it. But with our plans for moving. It was just going to sit in the garage. So its better off. But I'm NOT. Derek said don't do it! But I'll get over it in a while. I'm sure I'll have something to play with next spring or summer. I just wanted to share my thoughts with guys that understand whats it like. 
It's o.k. Rick. We all understand.
Of course, I can't seem to have more than 48 hours go by between Chevelles that I sell/buy, so I never seem to miss the old one...!
Why not take some of the money from the sale of the red one and buy something like what Gearlube has for instance.
Well Chris: Just because I miss it. Doesn't mean its my cup of tea any more ! More or less I'd think its going back to my roots . So more then likely its going to be another Harley. I know more about them and thats where my passion is. After doing that for 32 + yrs. its become a part of me that I can't give up. I've met a bunch of nice guys in the car clubs. But its a whole other world I came from. And I think Thats where I belong. Might not be right away. But soon. Got plans for that ca$h Ive been saving up. And were going to spend it in Arizona. I even think my Baby in the garage might be gone next year also. The Monte might be up for $ale in the spring or early summer. Its a very cool car just like the Chevelle. But its not what I want any more. So be it.
Actually Mitch that some what of what I'm looking for. I seen some Badass trikes. ( HARLEY ONLY) Man they want an arm & a leg for one of those. When I get back from AZ in May. Thats what I'd sell the Monte for. Got to get one
-- Edited by RICKS70SS on Friday 9th of November 2012 09:26:43 AM
I got my first motorcycle in '67. I went 1 YEAR without a cycle since then. It drove me nuts not having one. My 2000 Springer has 8,500 miles on it and my wife suggested I sell it last year because we don't ride it enough. WRONG, knowing it's in the garage and available when I want it keeps me happy. I believe it will see more use now that I'm semi-retired ( pun intended...
).
As for muscle cars, I came of age while the factory hp wars were waging, top fuelers were exceeding 200 mph and funny cars were evolving. Lumpy cams, noxious fumes and screaming tires were a big part of my life until 1981 when I got divorced. I felt the sadness you describe for 20 years waiting to get back into muscle cars and now I have so many, I can't finish any one. Some of what I have will leave next Spring to free up shop space and funds but I will keep 4 to play with. I don't see being without a toy for many years...
And the Harley........my son can escort the hearse with it on my last ride...
Hearse?
I'd rather be dropped in the back of an El Camino or Chevelle wagon.
Read it again Amigo! He didn't say he was going to be on the Harley. If you never rode one. You'll never understand !
Now thats going out in style Mitch :
. Post a pic of your Springer on here so I can see what it looks like.
Mitch: That looks like its brand NEW> Nice lookin Scoot !
I took delivery on June 6th, 2000 with 3 miles on the odo and it has always been kept inside. I have had a few comments when parked on Grand Avenue or Downtown Stillwater. People think it's new...
I mean even the bags look like their brand new. So how many miles do you have on it now 12 ?
JON: The group I rode with for yrs. If I showed up with a dirty ass bike. My ass would have been grass! I never went any place with a dirty bike NEVER. Now theres guys I rode with that never washed theirs at all. Till things went wrong where they had to work on them
. I would get up at 5 or even 4 am to wash the bikes & take a shower before I left on a Run. I carried Quick Detailer no matter where I went. If we stopped for gas. I'd pull out my towel and get the faring and bags. A buddy amd I were out of town. And just got out of the rain. We saw two cops sitting in a mall parking lot early one saturday morning. I rode up in between them and told them I have a question. The one hardass said what? I asked him where a hand car wash was around there. They both looked at each other. And then he said. NO smart ass remarks and I'll tell you where a nice one is! I just threw up my arms! Then he said.....(.Are you ready for it) ? he said go down here about a mile. Turn right at the 1st light. Then go down about a block. And behind the Donut store 
theres a nice one! I just smiled & and said thanks. LOL Behind the DONUT STORE ha ha ha ha..... On the way back out of town they were still there. We waved at them and Gunned our engine's They blinked their lights. Possiably to full from all the Donuts to move from that spot! 
I've been a NUT about keeping my stuff clean for a long time. Why own something NICE! if your not going to take care of it !
-- Edited by RICKS70SS on Saturday 10th of November 2012 10:45:51 AM
I got caught in rain with mine this summer and haven't washed it since. I can bring it up for you to ride....
Can't say if you brough it up for me to ride. When I'd get back home
....Would you mind picking it up in Arizona ?
I've alway had the taste for the Bigger Bikes. Most of my rides were Dressers. The last 2 I had I stripped down. Took the tour pak off the big ass seat and DE Chromed it except for the Motor. Which has Built. 112 hp. Plus I had the shortest wind screen I could buy. Think it was 3 inchs high
. Had it it repainted Black with a couple of thin Royal Blue stripes on the tank and fenders. It was enough for me to tell my bike from the rest. Miss the HELL out of that bike !
Something missing with that link....no worky
Yeah SORRY. I tried again & again. And it still won't. GOOGLE HIDEWAY -USA.COM IT'S where we hang out while were in AZ
Maybe ! Someone was trying to tell you something