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Offline NalleyRacing

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A SOHC adventure
« on: May 11, 2015, 08:34:02 am »
Can't hold it in anymore!  ;D

First and foremost I have to thank Bill again for asking me to join him. After everything he did for me last month, I felt this was the least I could do!

So for yall that havent heard it starts on Thursday.
   We meet at the Vegas airport in the afternoon. We'll rent a car and make our way down to Arizona to meet up with Gary Pena. The motor we are picking up is so "one-of-a-kind" ill wait and let Bill share as he dives in   :-X Gary is a legend in the racing community and I look very forward to meeting him.

From there we will rent a 26ft Penske box truck and make our way to California. Were making our first CA stop near SD and visit with Russ and Neil, and of course check out the legendary top fuelers  ;D

After that we make our way a little south to meet up with Ricky Racer and pick up a huge collection of Cb750s, one even a old dragster. 14 750's in total from this stop if I'm not mistaken!

Now loaded up, we hit I-40 cross country through St.Louis and Into Roxana Illinois. We are meeting up with a father and son who raced a multitude of HIPO cb750s spanning from 1978 until 2008! Three bikes remain, and Bill has made a deal for all of it. Talking with these guys for any legnth of time would be great. I can only imagine the stories and information they can share.

From Illinois we make the final drive back to Bill's in Atlanta to deliver everything before I fly back home.

Going to be a truly unforgettable week.. I plan to learn as much as I can and enjoy spending time with people who appreciate the 750 like I do!
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2015, 08:52:25 am »
Very jealous!
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2015, 09:50:34 am »
Got room for one more???
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2015, 09:59:48 am »
Looking forward to lots of pictures
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2015, 10:17:51 am »
Also jealous. Sounds like a fun, fun excursion. Ditto on the pics.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that ya'll are picking up an item for me in Arizona.  ;)
Do be safe now.
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2015, 10:43:52 am »
count me in for the ride. pics welcome.
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2015, 11:00:24 am »
Here's a pic from the 2013 trip with Gary Pena.
If you rent a car, be careful where you park it, ask Billy why, hahaha.
Have fun and be safe.

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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2015, 11:09:24 am »
That sounds like a fun road trip.  I heard that Ted (Ricky Racer) had a big collection of bikes.  14 bikes is a nice acquisition. 

Too bad that the seat time is in a box truck and not on some bikes with the "support" truck chasing you!
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2015, 12:33:05 pm »
Another from the 2013 road trip, Route 66.

Everything is bigger in America, hahahahaha
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2015, 01:57:33 pm »
Sounds like an awesome road trip.  Wish I could come across finds like that.
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2015, 02:06:11 pm »
Damn, we did have fun Sammy, think this will be fun also. So want the Pena/Hines engine and the Morgan race bikes!! Also seeing the fuelers going back together, real exciting. Kmb69, we probably pick up some metal pieces for you.....might be the last one! K, Bill Ted's also got some really neat pieces. ;D
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2015, 02:21:48 pm »
F--k I'm envious!

Quote from: TreyAllen on May 11, 2015, 08:34:02 am
Can't hold it in anymore!  ;D

First and foremost I have to thank Bill again for asking me to join him. After everything he did for me last month, I felt this was the least I could do!

So for yall that havent heard it starts on Thursday.
   We meet at the Vegas airport in the afternoon. We'll rent a car and make our way down to Arizona to meet up with Gary Pena. The motor we are picking up is so "one-of-a-kind" ill wait and let Bill share as he dives in   :-X Gary is a legend in the racing community and I look very forward to meeting him.

From there we will rent a 26ft Penske box truck and make our way to California. Were making our first CA stop near SD and visit with Russ and Neil, and of course check out the legendary top fuelers  ;D

After that we make our way a little south to meet up with Ricky Racer and pick up a huge collection of Cb750s, one even a old dragster. 14 750's in total from this stop if I'm not mistaken!

Now loaded up, we hit I-40 cross country to St.Louis Missouri. We are meeting up with a father and son who raced a multitude of HIPO cb750s spanning from 1978 until 2008! Three bikes remain, and Bill has made a deal for all of it. Talking with these guys for any legnth of time would be great. I can only imagine the stories and information they can share.

From St.Louis we make the final drive back to Bill's in Atlanta to deliver everything before I fly back home.

Going to be a truly unforgettable week.. I plan to learn as much as I can and enjoy spending time with people who appreciate the 750 like I do!
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2015, 02:23:56 pm »
Billy and Trey should have a great time.  Time won't allow, or I'd offer to go myself.  Don't get any ideas with that 12.5:1 890 motor Billy ;)  That one is spoken for...   I hear Bill is opening a vintage cb750 theme park next year.  The park rides should be awesome!   Where do we go to buy season tickets?   ;D

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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2015, 02:56:35 pm »
cool trip,once in a lifetime!bill
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2015, 03:04:58 pm »
Have fun fellas, sounds like a great trip.... ;)
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« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2015, 03:32:14 pm »
Quote from: Sam Green Racing on May 11, 2015, 12:33:05 pm
Another from the 2013 road trip, Route 66.

Everything is bigger in America, hahahahaha

That's pretty good aim, Sam -- right into the straw and into the cup!!
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2015, 03:32:46 pm »
Bill and Trey's excellent adventures! Party on Garth. You guys have a GREAT roadtrip planned!
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« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2015, 03:34:00 pm »
When are you guys planning on stopping at Ted's (Ricky Racer)?  I've been meaning to visit his collection.  If it's on the weekend, maybe I'll ride down.
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« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2015, 03:46:43 pm »
Wow....talk about the Mother Lode!   Keep us updated, guys...........
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2015, 04:47:18 pm »
Road trip. Take a big truck boys!


Quote from: Sam Green Racing on May 11, 2015, 12:33:05 pm
Another from the 2013 road trip, Route 66.

Everything is bigger in America, hahahahaha


I always knew you were a teat man Sam.  ;)
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2015, 09:51:56 pm »
Why not go to Ted's place in San Diego first, rather than drive the 400 miles each way from Kingman? I realize it's probably too late to change plans....
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« Reply #21 on: May 12, 2015, 12:18:16 am »
Well, trucks rent in Kingman for $1200-1800.00 San Diego same truck....... $3800.00! I kid you not!! So dat'$ why! K.
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2015, 02:04:22 am »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on May 11, 2015, 03:32:14 pm
Quote from: Sam Green Racing on May 11, 2015, 12:33:05 pm
Another from the 2013 road trip, Route 66.

Everything is bigger in America, hahahahaha

That's pretty good aim, Sam -- right into the straw and into the cup!!

That was the idea but we should have put the cup a little further under. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam. ;)
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« Reply #23 on: May 12, 2015, 02:08:02 am »
Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on May 11, 2015, 02:06:11 pm
Damn, we did have fun Sammy, think this will be fun also. So want the Pena/Hines engine and the Morgan race bikes!! Also seeing the fuelers going back together, real exciting. Kmb69, we probably pick up some metal pieces for you.....might be the last one! K, Bill Ted's also got some really neat pieces. ;D

Gary contacted me through facebook the other night, It was a real surprise as although he has always been registered on facebook, he has never used it.

Sam. ;)
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Re: A SOHC adventure
« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2015, 05:29:51 am »
Quote from: Sam Green Racing on May 12, 2015, 02:08:02 am
Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on May 11, 2015, 02:06:11 pm
Damn, we did have fun Sammy, think this will be fun also. So want the Pena/Hines engine and the Morgan race bikes!! Also seeing the fuelers going back together, real exciting. Kmb69, we probably pick up some metal pieces for you.....might be the last one! K, Bill Ted's also got some really neat pieces. ;D

Gary contacted me through facebook the other night, It was a real surprise as although he has always been registered on facebook, he has never used it.

Sam. ;)

Thats awesome Sam, did he message ya to see how ya were doing?
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