24 Hours ago...

Hmm. Cornwall is hour and ten or so west! We're nearly neighbors.

 

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=704147593091260

 

I am literally in tears. That is too real! Honorary member of xjbikes!
BAAAY-CAAAAH!

 

My 4 year old daughter loves bacon, she eats almost as much as I do!

 

A few more than 24 hours ago Mr. Geils was still breathing.

 

Those that only knew him and his band from the radio are missing out on some serious jams!

I would like to throw out a RIP to Charlie Murphy also, not as well known as Eddie, but funny as all get out on the Chappelle show.

 

"True Hollywood Stories with Charlie Murphy" brought Chappelle his most famous bit. "I'm Rick James bitch!" Also the basketball with Prince episode, killer.

 

Shirts vs. Blouses!!!

 

Blouses win.

 

Pancakes.

 

The darkness?

 

Different band.

 

Although I am amused by that band, I was referring to Chappelle show skit... Rick James called the Murphy Bros the darkness. If you want a laugh, search Charlie Murphy true Hollywood stories. Too funny to be anything other than true. Rick James is a part of his episode, further confirming veracity. Prince was amused enough by Dave's impersonation that he used a picture of it for an album cover.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sour...ggaMAA&usg=AFQjCNGK6R2fes650sFdEdiXZuJQi8Ii1Q

 

24 hours ago it was only raining.

 

Zoiks!

 

sorry but Waterloo is 5 1/2 hrs east of Montreal

 

Hmm. I remember it being further than that. About 40 years further.


Also, I figure that the fella who lives in Waterloo, Quebec, CA knows how long it takes him to ride to Montreal, Quebec, CA.
Now if you're talking about Waterloo, Ontario, CA; well that's another matter.

 

Ya That's right. Some of us American types know stuff about our neighbors

 

I went to Nagano with my friend. It's so beautiful XJ650 special!
650 engine is nice smooth feeling. I love it.


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This picture is not yesterday, actually 2 week ago. SDR 30th anniversary meeting was held in Yamaha head office.
SDR is Japan only model (I can not believe it now), 2 cycle single 200cc ultra light sports bike.
This day, over 70 SDR gathered (about 1% of total production volume).






I also visited Suzuki museum. I really love Suzuki works machine, especially GS1000R and RGB500.

 

The sdr200 is an excellent looking machine! Its design seems quite ahead of it's time. Hard to believe it is mid 80s! The frame reminds me of Ducati monster or suzuki sv650. Not many made it to North America. Small bikes aren't all that popular around here. We didn't get xj400s either. That is part of the reason why I want an rz350 so badly. Thank you for the great pictures, Tanaka san!

 

Thank you Matti.
RZ is my good memory. I had a RZ350 about 10 years ago, I was a teenager.
I was riding every day at Hakone (Japanese famous "Touge").

 

So 24hrs ago my main drive is my '95 t-bird.......

(back-story)---several weeks ago, too k my wife's '03 Santa Fe in for some work.."heck, while its in could you please do the timing belt..160,000mi let's play it safe." One week, and 200 mi later, "honey, the car Quit.....can you get it after work?" Well-- towed it home in the dark, in the morning I found...you guessed it.....a blown engine due to a incorrectly installed timing belt. The shop- turned it over to their insurance company (rather than replacing the engine???), a month later, we got a check from their insurance company for the whole vehicle

(back to present)---got home late last night from driving some potential vehicles for her.....now she's in an '07 Subaru Forester----AND......I'm in a loaded '06 Nisssan Maxima SL. Holy Toledo....this has 265hp!?!

I guess the shop would rather have both of is in two much newer nicer cars and have their bills go up......but ok

Not really anything to do with XJ's, but if I'm not ON a Maxim, I'm IN a MaximA......lol

 

Did Studio Ghibli sponsor motorcycles back in the day, or is that a different Ghibli? My kids love Miyazaki's films.

 

This Ghibli is a helmet maker. There is a no relationship with Studio Ghibli. The name of "Studio Ghibli" is derived a Italian aircraft named CAPRONI Ca309 GHIBLI that Miyazaki likes.

 

Hey Dave, Subaru makes a damn fine vehicle. Their 4 wheel drive system is great for our winters. Only one thing to keep an eye on - due to the boxer engine, the seals tend to leak a bit... Even though she marks her spot on the driveway, we love our 07 legacy wagon.

Also, the engine in the Maxima is a version of the 350z and Infiniti G35. Sports car engine in a cruiser, so the Maxim comparison is apt!

 

Those SDR200's look awesome. I had 2 bikes with that 200 motor. 1991 DT200R and 1992 WR200R.
Although I managed to plate the WR for the road, I think the DT was probably the last of the 2-smokers legal for Canadian streets.

 

Hmmm.... this seems familliar.



Progress so-far:

• Gas cap unstuck.

• Starter solenoid clicking when the starter button gets pressed (via a temporary hack to the messed up stock wiring).

• Rebuilt starter not spinning (I may call this a safety feature, but time will tell).

It's been a lazy-day project that I'm fitting in between other projects. No rush (and no RUSH )

 

It's got some chutzpah for sure--- 265hp...the other night had a new mustang driver being an idiot, so I figured I'd get around him and leave. He decided to try and block me in the outside lane . I tromped it, and it looked like he slammed on the brakes as I pulled away so quickly.... the look on his face was priceless. Nothing like being blown away by a four- door sedan.... lol

 

Just the other day I came across an old 'basement tape' of one of the bands I was in, we were playing Working Man - guess who was singing? It sure wasn't Geddy, and I think I know why we stopped playing that song. Too bad as the instrumental parts weren't half bad.

 

Never been a fan of Rush but Working Man is one of my favorites.

When I was 19 I was working one of those oil change places and I told my boss, who was also the owner, that I didn't like Rush. He pulled off his shirt right then and there to reveal he was covered in Rush tattoos.

 

Sorry that was 24 years ago, not 24 hours ago.

 

I don't think they still market it this way, but a few years back, it was touted as the "4 door sports car". I've always wanted one, especially the 6 speed.

 

And as for Rush...
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=#&ved=0ahUKEwjql6LBrubUAhWjy4MKHfmdBxUQwqsBCB8wAA&usg=AFQjCNF1sHlk2z9QIx28jtvfnGP_UlkifA

Not sure if this link is working...

 

I had a Volvo S60R. 300hp from the factory, looked exactly like their regular mid-sized sedan. I loved pulling up next to the local kids with their souped up Hondas and Toyotas and leaving them behind. I don't think they ever figured out how a middle-aged guy in a Swedish sedan left them in his dust.

 

It is not a-working, man.

 

Oh well, it was a humorous clip from"Fan Boys" movie. Guy has only Rush cassettes in his van. Friend criticizes him for lack of diversity, he screams back, "RUSH IS DIVERSITY!"

I aren't too smrt with linking n stuff.

 

This'n?




Honestly, if the dude would have a few selections from The Who I'd have no less respect for him.

 

That's it!

 

I'd jump, tuck, and roll out of that van!

 

....this was not quite as complete as it is today.



The light is waning. I'll get better pics another day.
Coming soon......the maiden, multi-state voyage for this trailer.
The two extra gallons of gas are going to make it possible for me to avoid taking the freeway. That's the plan anyway. We'll still have to see what the wildfires do in regards to my planned route.

 

You sure it's center of gravity is low enough so it's not tippy?

 

I've been using the trailer for almost two years now (sans gas can and rack). I just haven't taken it out of state yet.
The rear suspension is heavy, and I have 5 pounds of lead in the lower frame to counter-balance the swingarm. I can hold the tongue in one hand (parking stand up) and she'll stay balanced on the tire. When loaded the CG does get a bit higher, but it's still below the u-joint.
The u-joint coupler prevents the trailer from tipping when in-tow. She leans with the bike.

 

I figured you had accounted for those things....I just LOOKS like it's too high, so was just checking.

Good job

 

Props for the Kill 'Em All link!

 

24 hours ago I had forgotten how lovely the sound and feel of an XJ is when it's running through a sweeper in 4th gear at redline (in theory no laws were broken).
I remember now.
<3

 

This happened more than 24 hours ago, but my baby has been hemmed-in by household detritus. I have time to ride for a bit, but no will to move any more stuff today.
Remember gentelmen, when packing-up house always plan ahead.
Woe is me.
Crocodile tears and all.

 

I read back through for fun, and saw this.
We got so close this year. Sooooooooo close.

 

Right team, wrong year.

 

Ya, us Canadians are a little pleased aboot how the game we invented went this year, eh?