Author Topic: Nominate a favorite SOHC4 for BOTM april 09 (Read 18485 times)

Ecosse · « **Reply #50 on:** March 04, 2009, 11:52:25 PM »

Quote from: GigaWhiskey on March 04, 2009, 10:18:13 PM

Going though a roundabout must get un-nerving at times. It would prolly freak me out.

especially the wrong way.

we call 'em rotary in ma. i don't like the things.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #51 on:** March 04, 2009, 11:59:45 PM »

volkawagendan

Is there a build thread on that awesome cafe that we can check out?

Looks great.
FJ

volkswagendan · « **Reply #52 on:** March 05, 2009, 04:55:10 AM »

by the time i discovered the build thread i was pretty much done with it. i have pics of it stock, apart, and built.
i could post one but it would be after the fact.

...oh, and in new jersey they call those things traffic circles. ...i think of em more as a public race track with with bad drivers.
i'm off to work. have a good day everyone.

andy750 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 05, 2009, 06:52:47 AM »

Quote from: Ecosse on March 04, 2009, 11:52:25 PM

we call 'em rotary in ma. i don't like the things.

Is that why most Americans stop at them even though nothing is coming

..(in Boston this happens all the time - I have 2 on my short 4 mile ride to work and I they are great for cornering) ..its pretty easy....you go onto a roundabout/rotary unless there are cars on the roundabout coming from the left...if not the you keep going...what is so hard about that?

....great for testing your tires in a corner....fun, fun...

cheers
Andy

heffay · « **Reply #54 on:** March 05, 2009, 07:02:47 AM »

andy... you make it sound as if you give way IN the roundabout... if you are in the roundabout, you have right of way at all times.
if you get to the roundabout and cars are coming from left, then they have right of way, and you do not enter until they pass.

simple, just like you say.

personally, i always like to do a few loops.

billybobobrain · « **Reply #55 on:** March 05, 2009, 07:29:14 AM »

Quote from: heffay on March 05, 2009, 07:02:47 AM

andy... you make it sound as if you give way IN the roundabout... if you are in the roundabout, you have right of way at all times.
if you get to the roundabout and cars are coming from left, then they have right of way, and you do not enter until they pass.

simple, just like you say.

personally, i always like to do a few loops.

Just get out the ol g-force meter and go to town. After a few loops stop, remove helmet,

, replace helmet, go again.

SUELZER · « **Reply #56 on:** March 05, 2009, 07:39:06 AM »

i totally digg volkswagendan's moto! dirty or not that's a sweet ride.
too bad there's no build thread $:-\$
i'd love to know the parts/procedure for the rear brake light...that's exactly what i'd like to do. It there a rubber grommet where it contacts the rear of the tail?

also did i miss the fact, is that one of the nominated bikes?

**re-read entire thread...i guess i'll 5th VWDan's nomination - - got any video of that loudness by chance?

andy750 · « **Reply #57 on:** March 05, 2009, 10:25:46 AM »

Quote from: heffay on March 05, 2009, 07:02:47 AM

andy... you make it sound as if you give way IN the roundabout... if you are in the roundabout, you have right of way at all times.
if you get to the roundabout and cars are coming from left, then they have right of way, and you do not enter until they pass.

simple, just like you say.

personally, i always like to do a few loops.

Edited! Clearly I meant it the way you do....thanks for pointing it out though...

...yeah I always do a few loops as well...my tires definitely show it

cheers
Andy

Ecosse · « **Reply #58 on:** March 05, 2009, 03:45:20 PM »

The rotaries here (western MA) suuuuck. Boston proper has s#!t roads too; Just like the rest of the roads in Taxachusetts. I hope all our money buys Teddy a cure for what's ailing him.

Back to bikes. I'd like to see those pix too VWdan! Alas, poor Loonymoon's jewel like 350 may not be apreciated for the clean survivor it is.

Ah well, just thought it might be nice, ya know... since she's thinking of selling and all. A BOTM win might convince her to keep it, thus remaining a member of the clan. Or, at least give her bittersweet memories she can cherish for years to come.

Can motorcycles cry? I think so.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #59 on:** March 05, 2009, 06:29:57 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on March 05, 2009, 03:45:20 PM

Can motorcycles cry? I think so.

If it helps.... Mine cries everytime I buy parts for another bike.

volkswagendan · « **Reply #60 on:** March 05, 2009, 08:05:22 PM »

if motorcycles cry then my xl 600r gets diarrhea.
...as for rotaries, when the snow melts and the road dries i'll strap on the helmet cam and show you guys a good 'ol jersey circle. 40mph and 6 roads merging. its fun, fun, fun!

Hush · « **Reply #61 on:** March 05, 2009, 09:30:55 PM »

My wallet cries everytime I have to get some more parts for my bike!

And Jaffa would cry (er make that kill me) if she knew how much I spent on bits.

volkswagendan · « **Reply #62 on:** March 05, 2009, 09:35:42 PM »

so true. never tell them what you spend on the bike.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #63 on:** March 05, 2009, 09:51:07 PM »

aww cmon dan... they have a right to know....

$:-\$ $:-\$

Yep... couldn't keep a straight face.

Ecosse · « **Reply #64 on:** March 05, 2009, 09:56:26 PM »

Quote from: Hush on March 05, 2009, 09:30:55 PM

My wallet cries everytime I have to get some more parts for my bike!
And Jaffa would cry (er make that kill me) if she knew how much I spent on bits.

If you win this it's a validation (albeit from other bike fanatics) your efforts.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #65 on:** March 06, 2009, 04:31:46 AM »

I think my bike cries, but only when I want her to get off her butt and actually do something.

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #66 on:** March 06, 2009, 07:45:01 AM »

Quote from: volkswagendan on March 05, 2009, 08:05:22 PM

if motorcycles cry then my xl 600r gets diarrhea.
...as for rotaries, when the snow melts and the road dries i'll strap on the helmet cam and show you guys a good 'ol jersey circle. 40mph and 6 roads merging. its fun, fun, fun!

There are a few doosies around your way I remember fondly....
the Black/White Horse Pike fiasco around Cherry Hill
a severe cluster F by my parents in Toms River off Rt70

Joisey has some sick sense of humor about their road designs, don't they?

volkswagendan · « **Reply #67 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:08:07 AM »

Quote from: 78CB750CAFE on March 06, 2009, 07:45:01 AM

Quote from: volkswagendan on March 05, 2009, 08:05:22 PM
if motorcycles cry then my xl 600r gets diarrhea.
...as for rotaries, when the snow melts and the road dries i'll strap on the helmet cam and show you guys a good 'ol jersey circle. 40mph and 6 roads merging. its fun, fun, fun!

There are a few doosies around your way I remember fondly....
the Black/White Horse Pike fiasco around Cherry Hill
a severe cluster F by my parents in Toms River off Rt70

Joisey has some sick sense of humor about their road designs, don't they?

i grew up driving the white horse pike / cherry hill circle! that one was so dangerous that they changed it to a 5 point traffic light now.
toms river still has crazy circles though.
awesome that you knew that!

by the way, if anyone is interested i posted two more pics today. i put them on the same post as the other shots from wednesday. (as of now they're on page 2 of this thread.)

beta1042 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 06, 2009, 11:18:22 AM »

Alright the weather finally warmed up.... at 70F today, I can't complain. I'm updating the pic that GigaWhiskey posted of mine. And thanks GigaWhiskey for the nomination. If Volkswagendan thought his bike was dirty, he should look at mine. Typing with grease on my hands as we speak. Anyway, here are some updated pics.

Ecosse · « **Reply #69 on:** March 06, 2009, 11:26:03 AM »

NICE profile.

Really? · « **Reply #70 on:** March 06, 2009, 03:04:04 PM »

Thats a nice lookin' bike beta!

volkswagendan · « **Reply #71 on:** March 06, 2009, 04:24:40 PM »

i like it too. the seat looks so comfortable.

Hush · « **Reply #72 on:** March 08, 2009, 04:27:31 AM »

Nice ride Beta, I'd give it garage room.

Oh but try doing this trick...........scares my dodgy neighbours.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #73 on:** March 12, 2009, 02:44:34 PM »

Volkswagen Dan,

What's the story on your fuel cap/gauge?? Looks cool. Where did you get it, and how's it working out for you?

Don

PS What's that slushy white stuff on the ground in front of your bike???

volkswagendan · « **Reply #74 on:** March 12, 2009, 04:35:35 PM »

slushy white stuff... hm. >=( it makes the summer more enjoyable after putting up with it. =)
i just answered about the cap in the build thread. i'd tell you here too but im late for beers.

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Author Topic: Nominate a favorite SOHC4 for BOTM april 09 (Read 18485 times)

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