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Well I am glad to hear you are enjoying riding and its adventures, kinda remember someone talking about hanging it up last year? and getting alittle bored with it... Maybe whenever anyone gets that feeling they need to ride thru 2 ft of water!! Craig

Ok, just to clarify... I meant Chucks diet:doh:

There goes the diet!! I know because my wife works at a candy factory!! Craig

When mine did the exact same thing last year, it was the fuel pump. Replaced it and no problems since. Craig

Very cool! Had the pleasure of taking Larry's for a spin, it was a blast! Craig

Wasnt that Maynard G Krebs that would go "WORK" ??????

Are you "Freaking" kidding me, as our good friend Jonesy would say!!! May he RIP!. Kim and I look forward to MD every year! Its the official start to our summer and riding season and its like the best family reunion ever. So I really hope that you continue having it. But with that said, I understand its an awful lot of work for you and Eileen and it may not be worth all the time and effort for a small crowd, I get that. I wonder if we just have alot of procrastinators who have to many things going on to commit this early?? Sure hope ya have it, but if ya dont I understand. For any NewBees within riding distance its a great way to meet the gang, get any questions you may have answered, maybe even a carb sync or clutch fix, and if Squidlys there your baffles will get drilled too! It is a great party!!!!!!! Craig

Well I started out on a 350 honda twin, it wasnt real fast but had alot of fun on it. Buddy had a P-11 Norton think it was a 68' that he sold me, warned me it was pretty fast, but I always was a slow learner? First ride took it to a nice straight stretch with a slight incline and nailed it, slid straight back on the seat and was hanging on for dear life, further back I slid, harder I was twistin that throttle and if you know anything about Nortons ya gotta step down to shift to 2nd, with your RITE! foot, really hard to do when all your weight is flying backwards. Finally clawed myself front enough to stomp down on the shifter and get it in 2nd before it blew up. Made real sure I was tucked up close to the bars with my knees sqeezin that tank whenever I opened her up after that. Center punched a little ole lady that turned rite in front of me into a Do Not Enter street. That was the end of that P-11. Next came the 650 Yamaha Special...

Still working???? Cant do both, but see you in WV! Craig

If I had known I was gonna live this long, I'd have taken alot better care of myself...

650 special 650 Maxim 700 Maxim X 87 Venture Royale 2006 RSV Blk Cherry 2007 RSV Trike 2000 RSV Millineum dont own, just babysitting!

Sometimes ya just need a bigger HAMMER!!!!!

Man, thats a nice truck!!

Its always something, isnt it.... Craig

Thanks for checking in Annie, so sorry to hear of all the health issues you are dealing with, but certainly understand family comes first. Its great you have the time to help them when they need it, be sure to take care of yourself as well! Craig

IF you are happy with his work, I think that price was more then fair. I have an excellent mech. that I have used for years, but he is not nearly as reasonable, I still feel he is worth it. Craig

I was wondering how many guys it took you to set it up!!

So very sorry to hear this Don, will keep you and your family in our thoughts at this difficult time. Hopefully you have many great memories to help you through this... Take care, Craig

Looks like it was well cared for! Great find!! Craig

Put 20% of your pay in the bank, when tax time comes your covered. Also keep records of all travel and expenses, mite be a good time to sell any stocks you took a hit on. When you have more income, ya need more deductions. Craig

Heal fast Pucmeister, listen to the Docs and Tippy Too! One finger typing is no excuse, all I have used for years:thumbsup2: Craig

Happy Birthday Skid!!!! I hate to see how that whole retirement thing is really ageing you... You really look bad in all those pics at the beach... Enjoy your day!!! Craig

Yep back in 85 there were 4 "muscle cruisers" and I took them all out for a test ride, being vertically challenged the Maddie just fit me best. The Vmax was awesome but very histrung when that vboost kicked in. The one I rode kept jumping out of second, so I passed on it. Then the V65 Magna, nice bike but not quite the one. Then I took out the Kawasaki Eliminator 1000cc inline 4, real screamer in a straight line but didnt want to corner. The Maddie is quick, handles great, as you said comfortable to ride and bullet proof, I have 60k on her, and I start and run her regularly. Great around town bike, and was an awesome barhopper till I quit drinkin! They dont have the plug failure in the secondary, but you do need to check that fluid everytime I change oil. When we were at the NY ralley last year, the owner of the dealership that sponsers it, took me back in one of his storage sheds to show me his Calvalcade in very nice shape. If you come across one at a good price grab it, there is an active forum and most parts are still avail if you look. Hydraulic valve adjusters no need to check valves. Craig Craig

Yep Puc, I know exactly what you mean, I bought that 700's big sister back in 1985 brand new rite off the showroom floor GV1200 Madura and I still have her out in the garage and she still runs like a top. Has no problem at all getting up on the back wheel even at 31yrs old!! I know, I know I need to get some pics!! Craig

Hey PucMeister, do you still have the 700 Madura? Looks like it was a nice one! Craig