Wish I could have made it, but I am still looking at the CX opened up, the G8 stator a CX/GL500 list member sold me wasn't...it was smaller diameter. I am sure it was confusion on his part and he had another bike torn apart and had confused it as being from the CX/GL instead. This was a few years ago I picked it up in anticipation/plan to upgrade the stator to a 250W output from the stock G47's 175W. The G8 is from a TI ignition bike and the G47 is from the stock CDI ignition. I have an Ignitech CDI replacement solution that does not need part of the stock CDI system with the replacement box. So, it is an easy boost in power reserve capacity and cheaper than replacing a G47 stator. Need to be able to run heated gear in winter and want to put a set of fog lights on the bike along with a few marker lights to give a visual signature that can be seen more readily.
The PO did a number on the bike cosmetically and that bugs me and I cannot afford to redo it but some of the crap he did is causing long term corrosion a foothold. The motor had been stripped of paint & clear coat and I had not realized it was oxidizing as badly as it has. You cannot paint over it, and stripping it without disassembly is difficult because there are lots of raised fin/waffle grid sections on the motor which are difficult to reach and scrape/brush the oxidation off, not to mention it is a hard coating of oxidation. I can't bead blast without tearing the motor apart and even then, very dangerous to do. So, it is a quandry. Refurbish & preventive maintenance costs rose as a result... beyond what I have funds to cover. So, going to have to sell some stuff on ebay, etc. to boost mtce funds.
Yes, a longer interval allows more flexibility in arrival/departure and I always found club/group meets of 3-4 days to be ideal...allowing more options as a group for fun things to do while together. Some clubs do a couple cookouts and charge an attendance fee and a few bring grills to serve as chefs cooking breakfast and dinner. Steaks, bbq chicken, burgers and vegetarian options for those, if needed, with sides of baked potato and grilled corn or similar easy vegetables that lend themselves to those things. Breakfast being eggs/bacon/"fried potatoes"/chorizo/ or breakfast burritos with some bagels or other options ... if someone is good w/pancakes (like myself) then that could be an option. Choices for breakfast chosen the night before so prep or plans for meal can be made so sufficient supplies and it can be done without much trouble. The contents listed for breakfast combine to make a great breakfast burrito or they are good separate as well.
Steaks and beef and chicken are purchased by one of the group prior to leaving with the meats put in a good chest cooler with dry ice to keep the contents safely chilled. Dry ice is available much more widely than a few years ago and coolers like a Yeti that are designed to keep contents chilled for days are the appropriate choice for storage. Or, you make arrangements with a restaurant to handle your group with limited selections from menu so they can prep and have sufficient quantity as well as can fairly quickly prepare the group's order...
Two or three choices usually works well...the cost is known ahead of time and everyone can have fun while waiting for the food as well as it does not kill a restaurant's potential business by taking a large group if they have the space and can know in advance. Work events where a project team was going out to eat for a holiday or celebration were done this way...takes more planning.
The food prep can be shared if others pitch in and usually a couple good "grill masters" are in agroup like ours. Often someone will be close and they can bring a grill along and a good source for the more expensive items like steaks or other beef or buffalo can be found with good cuts of meat to ensure you are getting a good steak or other meat. With a good sized or large groups if people share the work load for the meals it works well, so a couple people are not feeling like the servants/wait staff to everyone. The cooks don't do the clean up, so that makes it easier on them...those kinds of things...
Plan some rides or other things to kick back and have fun. Ziplining is popular across the country these days and it can be a great way to see some gorgeous views ...I know of a few places like that in scenic spots...
There are lots of things that can be done to have fun besides just hanging around and shooting the breeze but that is enjoyable as well. In Dolores a group rate on the Silverton-Durango railway will drop the price a bit, but it is not inexpensive to do that ride. So, activities to suit many budgets are needed.
Small regional get togethers that are short duration work well for single day get togethers.
The CJMC club, a branch ifyou will of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club (VJMC) does rides and get togethers throughout the year at various California locations and they have an annual bike show. Piggybacking on a regional bike show of note like Rockerbox , One Bike Show, Hand built Show, Ataskadero Hot Summer Nights (street rod/muscle car show), etc and other MC shows can be a good way to meet up and take in a bike show and do some other stuff as well.
The challenge is to find someone who will serve as a coodinator and organizer for various areas across the country where groups of members might live or couldserve as a gathering point. It does not have to be one person, merely those with the desire to see this kind of thing happen.
How about we do a basic badge layout for folks to print and pin ot tape to their shirt/jacket so when we do get togethers we can have a visual ID for other members and use that as an identifier when meeting at a larger event. Having a booth or table at such an event would tie someone down to that area, which wouldn't necessarily be fun for them. Sharing cell #s when various small groups connect could serve as a means to connect and gather as a group at a specific area...that works well also.
I know, I am quite verbose...just some ideas and thoughts along those lines for growing or expanding possible things to do...sometimes planning ahead for things like this are beneficial, but having open blocks of free time is good as well.
It is not like I am suggesting we get together and do a bike build/assembly and then to auction that bike off or raffle it or sell on ebay and donate proceeds to charity.
Sometimes for longer trips someone may need some repair help or run into issues on way to or from. Having a lifeline or two to help that person through identifing people along the path whom might be able to lend a hand or bike repair resources along the way is beneficial. CX forum has a Traveler's Rest area for identifying helpful resources or calling out for help when traveling by MC. It is a nice feature. Sometimes people will meet fellow members and there are groups out there that offer a couch for those traveling through an area...this is done by complete strangers...don't recall this couch sharing name .
I wish I had been able to make it to Dolores...hopefully another time I can make it happen.
Anyone want to buy an original Nov 1969 build Honda S90 with Ruby Red Metallic paint (it is actually a candy paint) and chromed fenders?
It is in good shape but POs have chipped paint in many areas when examined closely. At some point tank had been repainted and could use a respray to match original paint on rest of bike much better. New IRC Nr53 tires in stock size. It has to go...
It is quite unique in that it is a Nov '69 build and it has a VIN plate on the headstock for US EPA compliance, Honda S90 Yahoo group has no one having an S90 with a data/VIN plate like this nor a very late '69 build date...
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