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Travelling, Friends, and Trips
Started by DavidfromWisconsin at 12-03-2009 7:45 AM. Topic has 61 replies.
  
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 12-03-2009, 7:45 AM
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DavidfromWisconsin
 
Joined on 03-19-2008
Appleton, WI
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This posting is going downhill ... so I thought I would contribute to it.
I have seen Gene after a big meal and I know he is a big Whizzer fan! (or is that a fan of a big whiz???)
The Canadian seems to leave the party just when it is getting started!
Gene needs to post some more photos of that model train layout to get the three wheeled Canadian to the Amish Rally.
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
'82 GL500I alias Candy
'82 GL500I alias Candy II
'00 BMW K1200LT & trailer
'81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)
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12-03-2009, 9:42 AM
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RichNCT
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Connecticut, USA
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Come on Keith, you're not even a "real" Canadian, let alone an "ordinary" one, are you? I can hardly understand you through your English accent, so methinks you are an imposter! There are notable past and present CX/GL Canadian contributors though (real Canucks who sound like Canucks when they speak  ). SideCar Bob and The Mayor come to mind. It's just that they are from not so far away, they don't have that foreign mystique, they didn't have to sail an ocean for days to get here. Really Keith, it's not personal, but you just don't measure up. Eh? You are lovable though, in a weird sort of way. Hope to see you in 2010! 
Refueling on The James Bay Road, 2009
Born to be relatively wild (for a grampa x 3)
GL650I, CX650E, CX650T
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12-04-2009, 5:21 AM
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nippongreen
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Ottawa, Canada
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12-04-2009, 6:44 AM
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DavidfromWisconsin
Joined on 03-19-2008
Appleton, WI
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An invasion from foreigners!!! Yawn ... almost scary ... their black flies I fear more!
Of course, I know one of them has a muffler that might wake me up! 
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
'82 GL500I alias Candy
'82 GL500I alias Candy II
'00 BMW K1200LT & trailer
'81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)
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12-05-2009, 8:19 PM
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mcreviver
Joined on 05-06-2007
Williamsport, PA
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David, Are you referring to the Schempp model train collection at the Lycoming County Historical Museum? http://www.tabermuseum.org/trains.asp
Well, that's a nice display of cabinets with a couple of layouts but if you are coming to Williamsport, this is the place you want to see: http://www.dagusandrockwood.com/
He is having an open house on Dec 28th. If I can squeeze in, I'll ask him about the possibility of a viewing in August for those of us interested. Also, the Kast Hotel, a few blocks south of the above also has a running display.
Ron in PA
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12-05-2009, 9:40 PM
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lucky
Joined on 03-06-2009
kingman az age 26
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12-10-2009, 6:37 PM
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Stan in Toronto
Joined on 06-07-2008
Toronto Ontario Canada
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"Ordinary" ??
I have never been accused of being ordinary.
No one on this forum is ordinary. We are all EXTRAordinary.
1984 CX650E - The Black Rider
Joined this forum 6 7 8
Took my first breath in 1952
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12-17-2009, 12:38 PM
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Tel
Joined on 12-16-2009
UK
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I've got a '92 Pan-Euro and agree about it being an Evolution GL. I had to renew the swingarm, and was amazed how similar to a Silverwing. Its a great bike, but not much character, so I was going to sell it but have decided to use it during our cold wet UK winter Heres a pic of when I did the swingarm, you can see how similar the construction is. I bought the replacement swingarm from SafariCycle in California, excellent, honest service and quick delivery. Would recommend them.
Honda GL700
ST1100 Pan European
Triumph Thunderbird
Honda CX500C
Moto Guzzi Mille GT
Honda GL650 Stumpy
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12-17-2009, 7:26 PM
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Reg in Bristol
Joined on 03-11-2006
Bristol UK
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My 2000 ST1100 delivered 54 miles per gallon at today's fill up. This
tank full included the Saturday Amish Rally ride to the Grand Canyon of
PA, where I was trying real hard to keep it under 60 MPH (for Phil). I
have a new rear tire so that must have helped. The most I ever got on
my 78 CX500 or 83 GL-650I was 55mpg.
I dont see that as much of a justification really
the ST is a good bike (we call em Pans over here btw)
but its horses for courses
I also have a BMW K100RS with RT fairing and bars
hell of a bike for the big ride, will cruise at 100mph all day long.
Trying that would kill my CX, thats how I snapped a crank on a previous one
the beemer gives slightly better mpg on steady run too.
But, my CX is lighter and much more agile about the town and smaller roads
and easy to maintain too.
Its also fun! as its a cheap, crappy, happy bike I can do anything to without affecting its
already low value
It isnt just a local shopper, I've done 200mile+ days out on it quite happily
they're both reliable with their own characteristics and good and bad points
and I enjoy riding both.
The 'Mongrel' is on the road
78 frame, ZAB gubbins, 82 'TI' motor, Suzuki clocks, MZ screen
and gaiters, Kawasaki master cylinder, BMW horns
DIY wiring
and all thrown together with a fanatical inattention to detail :-)
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03-03-2010, 10:42 PM
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OLD MAN CX500
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GEE? 55mphthat must be a pretty good cx I took mine out of the box in 1979 made 14 mph didnot matter how fast or slow then came 25mph looked good then came 40 to 44 thought I was in heaven55mph I dont think I would return?
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03-04-2010, 2:35 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
Joined on 01-07-2008
Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway
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mph vs. mpg?
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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03-07-2010, 3:33 PM
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Sidecar Bob
Joined on 03-02-2006
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
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 Gene McCall wrote: | | maybe we could get "Sidecar Bob" to come south of the border! |
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As much as I would like to get to the Amish one year, it won't be 2010. I'm not even sure if my hand will be up to driving an outfit to Ottawa in time for the rally (or the CURD rally in Durham Ont a couple of weeks later), let alone that far.
Besides, our youngest daughter is getting married this year and every time I turn around Kay tells me about something else we have to spend hundreds of $ on while I'm on 55% Employment Insurance benefits.
I swear if they introduce me to a little guy named Franck I won't wait to punch him.....
| Dave wrote: | | An invasion from foreigners!!! Yawn ...
almost scary ... their black flies I fear more! |
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Yeah. The last time Canadian troops came down there uninvited all you had to do was whitewash your President's house to cover the marks the flames left.
Mr. Honda ('83 GL1000/Dnepr) summer
The Famous Eccles ('84 GX650EI/Velorex700) winter
WHY I HAVEN"T BEEN AROUND MUCH LATELY
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