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Hello from Snowy Colorado

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by junkmn, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. junkmn

    junkmn Member

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    Thought I would introduce myself. I just joined, have been lurking here for a few weeks. Recently I decided to ride again after 20 some years. I wanted to re-build something for the summer so I picked up an '82 XJ 650 for a reasonable amount. Well, when I drove 3-ish hours to claim the one I decided upon, I ended up leaving with 2 additional bikes An 83 Venture and an 82 Suzuki GS for an additional $200.

    SO ... as it stands I ended up wiuth 3 to re-build. The first will be the XJ. Then, a week after purchasing the XJ, I find another '82 XJ650 just down the road a bit that I thought I would might be able to use for parts - just in case. Well I buy the second and get the guy to deliver it. Well the second one is in better shape than the first. So now I am building both XJ's almost simultaneously. The woman has decided that she wants the second one. She has already told me she wants a black bike with purple realistic flames - so thats what she's gettin. :wink:

    Anyway. Here I am. I am sure I will be here lots looking for advice and parts and contribute where I can. I have a bit of knowledge in the paint dept. I build electric guitars as a hobby and have done several custom jobs for local artists. Painted/finished guitars in most everything from waterbased to lacquers to cat poly's. I have rebuilt a couple cars in the past (and painted them) but am not in for that much of a project, though one would think 4 bikes is probably just as much work.

    As I said, I will be here a lot.

    Thanks in advance for the help I have already found here and for the future! 8)
     
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    Welcome!!! So now you started a collection :)
     
    FABFABINC, Feb 18, 2010
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  3. schooter

    schooter Active Member

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    I'm schooter, and I approve of your post.


    NICE SCORE
     
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    skillet Active Member

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    WELCOME!!! Decent folks and a LOT of info...

    skillet
     
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    Hey... Welcome to the forum. Don't ever listen to a damn thing I say. They're all lies. LIES. I don't even own an xj. I don't even have a motorcycle. Oh, brother... Lies.

    Anyway... welcome. And I am almost jealous of your colorado livin'. You have some of the greatest riding roads there.

    Definitely keep us posted on your progress. Pics are always great too.
     
    chuckles_no, Feb 18, 2010
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    welcome and keep us posted on your progress, sounds like you've got a lot of good times ahead of you.
     
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    Funny how that happens.

    One bike turns into three, five, six...

    Welcome on board. I am fairly new myself but there is a ton of good helpful people here.

    Later..
     
    hordave, Feb 18, 2010
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