Topic: the latest Brian (bear) news.

[Sam Green Racing]

greenjeans, you are a star, come on people buy this bike.

Sam.

[scottly]

I have a 75 CB750 - or rather some of it.   It has a titled frame (title is from South Dakota)   The motor is there, but stuck.   I haven't tried to unlock it yet.
From my initial inspection, I think it's just locked up from sitting - but who knows.   I've definitely started with worse.

It doesn't look to bad.     No tank,  I took the carbs for another project,  no seat.    You get the idea - project or parts bike at best.   It does roll and I could put some of my leftover parts with it. 

If somebody wanted to pay anything for it, I'd gladly donate all of the funds to the cause or you could donate what you can and I'd give you the bike.    I'm in Denton, Texas.

It ought be worth $25, $50 or maybe even $100 to somebody.  Anybody interested ?    I'll even help you load it up.

greenjeans, put it up on the auction thread!

[greenjeans]

Didn't know we had an auction thread, but it's now on the for sale board:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=101330.msg1131952#msg1131952

Every little bit helps.

[Sam Green Racing]

 

[verslagen1]

Somebody ought to drop a basket case and a box of the appropriate wrenches off to him.
Then the theropy will commense full time.  And poor old mark can get some rest.

My best to you Bear

My dad in his hey day on a BSA gold star...

[Bill/BentON Racing]

Cool pic,well I guess that's dragging your azz! Bill

[scottly]

Is that Terry on the bike???

[Terry in Australia]

Is that Terry on the bike???

Yes, it's true, I am Verslagen's father. I spent some time in jail shortly after conception, then was deported back to Oz, so we've never met, but his mom reluctantly keeps in contact and tells me that he's grown into a fine young man, so I'm very proud.  

[Sam Green Racing]

Is that Terry on the bike???

My thoughts as well Scott. The Vegimite Kid rides again.

Sam.

[Sam Green Racing]

Is that Terry on the bike???

Yes, it's true, I am Verslagen's father. I spent some time in jail shortly after conception, then was deported back to Oz, so we've never met, but his mom reluctantly keeps in contact and tells me that he's grown into a fine young man, so I'm very proud.

 

[verslagen1]

Is that Terry on the bike???

Yes, it's true, I am Verslagen's father. I spent some time in jail shortly after conception, then was deported back to Oz, so we've never met, but his mom reluctantly keeps in contact and tells me that he's grown into a fine young man, so I'm very proud.

Hey pops... there's a little issue with my allowances, ya haven't been keeping up... 50 some odd years... 52 weeks a year... $5 for the 1st 10 years $10 the next 10, and $20 thereafter... comes to $39,000 usd. 

BTW... the monkey's my brother.

[Sam Green Racing]

Make sure you get it in US$ the Au$ are not worth as much.

[scunny]

I thought (bad move) the Aussie dollar had overtaken the US dollar.

[maduncle]

I thought (bad move) the Aussie dollar had overtaken the US dollar.

Too right it has!

The Aussie dollar ROCKS at the moment, so all US bike parts are now at least 10% cheaper.

Plus - I just got some UK pounds to use when I get there tomorrow and the Aussie dollar is the best it has been against the pound for a bloody decade!

Now - to find that auction thread, I just found some stuff to put on it...

[Terry in Australia]

Is that Terry on the bike???

Yes, it's true, I am Verslagen's father. I spent some time in jail shortly after conception, then was deported back to Oz, so we've never met, but his mom reluctantly keeps in contact and tells me that he's grown into a fine young man, so I'm very proud.

Hey pops... there's a little issue with my allowances, ya haven't been keeping up... 50 some odd years... 52 weeks a year... $5 for the 1st 10 years $10 the next 10, and $20 thereafter... comes to $39,000 usd. 

BTW... the monkey's my brother.

Wait a minute, did you say "Verslagen"? My mistake, it was a Mrs "Furslagen" I met in that speedway bar all those years ago, silly old me, time takes it's toll on an old man's memory, dontchaknow?

[754]

 What year is the pic, I am guesing 71-73  ? Looks like a GoldStar, With H-D wideglide with very early Hurst/Aihart brake..
 Thec part that has me stumped is the pookie bungied to the fork.. looks like a Woody Woodpecker or a ZRoadRunner.. mEEp..mEEp...??

[Retro Rocket]

I thought (bad move) the Aussie dollar had overtaken the US dollar.

Too right it has!

The Aussie dollar ROCKS at the moment, so all US bike parts are now at least 10% cheaper.

Plus - I just got some UK pounds to use when I get there tomorrow and the Aussie dollar is the best it has been against the pound for a bloody decade!

Now - to find that auction thread, I just found some stuff to put on it...

Try 30%  cheaper than 2 years ago Cliff, absolute bargain central.....

[maduncle]

I thought (bad move) the Aussie dollar had overtaken the US dollar.

Too right it has!

The Aussie dollar ROCKS at the moment, so all US bike parts are now at least 10% cheaper.

Plus - I just got some UK pounds to use when I get there tomorrow and the Aussie dollar is the best it has been against the pound for a bloody decade!

Now - to find that auction thread, I just found some stuff to put on it...

Try 30%  cheaper than 2 years ago Cliff, absolute bargain central.....

Hey maybe we should keep this quiet - or the septics will get wise and put their prices up.

[verslagen1]

What year is the pic, I am guesing 71-73  ? Looks like a GoldStar, With H-D wideglide with very early Hurst/Aihart brake..
 Thec part that has me stumped is the pookie bungied to the fork.. looks like a Woody Woodpecker or a ZRoadRunner.. mEEp..mEEp...??

Pretty good guess for the year.
As for pookie... you need to polish them plastic eyeballs again.   

[Terry in Australia]

Well it was another stinking hot day today, so I didn't particularly enjoy the 100 mile ride down to Phillip Island, and I was even less happy when I noticed a horrible noise emanating from the transmission of my beautiful Triumph Rocket III as I pulled into the circuit. Fcuk.

Anyway, the day improved considerably when I met up with Pete, (peterCB750) and formally handed over GZ so he can take him back to South Australia with him tomorrow. Pete's a hell of a nice bloke, and he came over to listen to the noises coming from the Triumph, and even offered to drive me back to Melbourne if I wasn't keen on attempting to ride it home. Thanks Pete, I'm truly happy to have met you!

We then caught up with Brian, who, as expected, was hanging out with his race buddies in one of the pits, which was full of wicked looking CB750 based racing sidecar outfits, including Brian's old outfit, which looks superb. The guys offered to take GZ for a hot lap of the circuit, but when they couldn't find a good place to secure him, Pete decided against it, the last thing that we'd want to do is lose GZ, that would be an absolute tragedy!

The really good news is that Brian can wiggle his toes! I got a little emotional when I saw this, while of course Brian is not getting too optimistic, it really is a good sign, and although he's still got months of rehab ahead of him, I reckon our prayers are working, and he's gonna come out of this OK.

Now Peter took a heap of pics which you guys will like, and he'll post them when he gets home tomorrow or the next day, but here's a couple we took with my camera.

The first pic is from left to right, Brian's mate Peter, "yours truly" with the fetching hat, and of course, Brian with GZ.
 


And this pic is of Brian's mate Peter again, Brian and GZ, and PeterCB750.



I only stayed at the island for a couple more hours, it was fcuking hot, I was getting burned to a crisp, and I was very concerned about what damage I'd done to the Triumph. Luckily it made the 100 mile return trip without incident, but it looks like I've got some repairs to do. Cheers, Terry.

[Sam Green Racing]

  what fantastic news, made me go all weepy, thanks Terry.

Sam.

[Bill/BentON Racing]

+1!! Wiggle his toes,believe me,I know,best news of the day!!! Oh Brian,that's so COOL! Wow,GZ and a wiggle,hope your day only gets better! Bill
What engine were you running,the little one,or the Big Boy?

[Jim F]

Keep up the wiggling Brian
we are all cheering for you

Jim

[Old Scrambler]

Cheers for Brian................I'm happy to see that GZ is enjoying his tour.........Frank - that's the master-cylinder, I have one. I may have been at that race!  I lived in LA from late '69 to '72 and went to a few events at Ascot.

[Tintop]

Great news about Brian, & glad to hear GZ made it to PI as well.  Thanks for posting the pics Terry, looking forward to seeing Peter's.