NickDG

Very Nice! I've never had the rice burner prejudice I see in others. And I know that bike is smoooooothe . . . Enjoy Bro! NickD

If you go through all the trouble and expense of traveling to Angel Falls (3000-ft) don't do a five second delay with a bad pack job and suspect skills . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=HGA49oC2t-0&feature=related NickD

I'm celebrating the fourth with a fifth . . . NickD

Now that Nina is completed Julia has me working my way through the Honey-Do list. So today I'm under the house doing some plumbing (there's no basement, just a crawlspace) and while under there I found a letter. I guess Kevin intercepted it from the mailbox, ripped it open to see what it was, and then he hid it under the house. This was 28 years ago and it's hard not to wonder what Kevin is doing these days? NickD

Nina took third place out of nine bikes entered! The other bikes were all pretty nice so I'm stoked! NickD

No, it's over on Club Chopper . . . http://www.clubchopper.com/modules/Jig/index.php The contest specifically is: http://www.clubchopper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84615 for another few minutes . . . NickD

>>Hoe many hours ya spent just sitting stairing at her

You guys can't vote over on that forum as you have to have a certain number of posts before you can vote. On the fuel crossover, yes, it would be better on the bottom end but I cut the hose as long as possible, so it dipped and would feed as long as possible. And in any case I'll still have more fuel available that any Peanut or Villain tank. But, if I decide I need to move it, I can still do it later on . . . NickD

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>>Well, cleaned off the frame, and painted the bare metal

A couple of follow ups on Nina . . . Yesterday I removed her exhaust pipes and wrapped the header sections with high temperature black exhaust wrap. I didn't like the look prior as it was too chromey for my taste. I also sealed the wrap with high temp paint. Today I ran her in the driveway to burn in the wrap. I really like the way she looks better now. So then I go to put my brand new license plate on (so I could go for a ride) and, I don't know, but there was something bugging me about it. I kept staring at it but something about it didn't just look right. Then I spotted it. They made the frigging plate wrong! Instead of reading 9INA it reads 91NA! With a 1 instead of an I! My registration reads correctly and when I checked the DMV website they show 9INA as taken, but 91NA is still available. So now I'm not sure what to do. I could say nothing and run her as is. On the one hand if I'm fleeing the scene of a crime they wouldn't be able to trace the plate back to to me. But on the other hand if somebody does get issued the same plate I have now suppose they wind up wanted for murder or something? Man, it's always something! Well, I can't do anything about until Tuesday so I'm going for a ride anyway. Happy 4th everyone! NickD

>>Hell, I can very seldom tell you the date!

Alert and orientated to name, place, and date . . . 7:30 AM - Off to the DMV for Nina's plate!!!! NickD

"Don't Fear The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWBWQs63F1o NickD

Weld looks fine . . . Just came back from Nina's CHP inspection. No Problemo! The officer took down the three numbers from the frame, engine, and trans, then ran them through the stolen parts database, signed my paper work, and told me to have a great fourth of July! He used the numbers on my neck for the VIN so no hideous blue tag or anything was put on the bike. The officer also asked if I built the bike myself and when I answered yes, he said, "Nice!" So I brought Nina home and then went into Glendale to return the rental truck with Julia following me in her car. After we dropped the truck off we stopped for a bite to eat and then got on the 134 freeway for home. Four or five cars ahead of us is a guy on motorcycle. All of a sudden a black sedan on his right moved into his lane and knocked him right off his bike. The person who hit him didn't stop. Julia and I pulled over and I ran up to him. Both his knees and elbows were skinned up pretty good and his helmet had a nasty gash in it. He was A&Ox3, had a good airway, his pupils were equal and responsive. Two other people also stopped and I had them directing the traffic around us. I also made sure one of them called 911. The guy was complaining of neck pain so I left his helmet on and held c-spine until the fire medics arrived. Just another day in Hollywood! Tomorrow I get to stand in line for Nina's license plates at the DMV and that's it, done and done! NickD

I won't do it then, thanks guys . . . NickD

Isn't that only over the phone? I think in public you can video or audio record anything, right? Even if you're not being open about it. NickD

I hate to admit it but all of the metal sheets and bits like that I scrounged out of my local dumpsters. I went around every Sunday morning to all the auto body shops, machine shops, and auto mechanic places in my neighborhood. You'd be amazed at what those cats just throw way . . . NickD

Oh, shut up you redneck dipshits! You can't have it both ways . . . I feel for the ignorant people of the Gulf States. But you accepted offshore oil drilling. You accepted the jobs, the money, and the infrastructure of support it brought you. You are so fond of waiving the flag, proclaiming how strong and hearty you are, how you can stand on your own two feet. Now you all have your hands out. "Where's the Government," you're all saying now. (The same government you all profess to hate so much.) Do you know why there are only a handful of offshore rigs along the west coast? It's because we liberals (all the Gulfsters hate and like to belittle) refused to let it happen. I don't mind you getting money from BP, (and they'll go bankrupt sooner than later) but your stupidity is also costing the rest of us money too. Stop crying about how many of your generations fished for a living. (And how is it possible you all work so hard on the water when everyone of you I see on TV are totally fat slobs?) Guess what? Thanks to you being morons fishing is over in your lifetime so move on. Try and find a more nurturing way to make a living instead of wounding the Earth for money. I suggest pot farming. You already have the overalls and everything . . . NickD

BTW, here's the e-mail I received form the CHP after I applied for the inspection . . . I edited out the officers name and station in case he Googles himself tonight, LOL!) Date: July 1, 2010 Day of Week: Thursday Time: 2:00 PM *PRIOR TO YOUR VIN APPOINTMENT* ● A referral from the DMV is required to be seen for VIN verification. Visit the DMV and post fees to obtain a referral and form REG 124. ● Plan ahead. The inspection will take 45 minutes or more. ● If you cannot make your appointment, call to reschedule (626) 296-8100. ●The vehicle must be in full and legal operating condition (per 5505 CVC). No illegal window tint, modified emissions, or modified exhaust, etc. ● If the airbag(s) deployed, they are required to be replaced and the entire airbag system must pass a self test - no exceptions. DAY OF VIN APPOINTMENT ● You must be on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will not be seen. ●The registered owner must be present at the time of the inspection. ● VALID driver license is required. Unlicensed drivers will have their vehicles impounded. ● Please bring any and all supporting documents you may have. (For example: Incomplete Application from DMV, Certificate of Title, Bill of Sale, Statement of facts, etc). SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES / MOTORCYCLES ● Special construction vehicles must have a completed DMV Form REG 5036 (available online) and supporting documents and receipts for all parts used on the vehicle from start to finish. ● If your special construction vehicle was constructed or rebuilt using major aftermarket components, a Manufacture’s Statement of Origin (MSO) will be required on all frames, engines, and transmissions. ● If your MSO states or indicates “case only”, you will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of ownership of engine and/or transmission internal components. “I bought them at the swap meet” is not a valid explanation and will not be accepted as evidence of ownership. ●If an identification number is assigned, the placement of the plate will be at the VIN Officer’s discretion. Me again - Everything I don't have a receipt for I fabbed up in garage so they can kiss my ass . . . NickD

Tomorrow at 2:00 PM is Nina's scheduled CHP inspection . . . I'm going to truck her down to the CHP station so they can't bust my ball for my vertical plate holder and a myriad of other things that aren't legally part of their inspection. (But would be citations out on the road.) This is only supposed to be a numbers check on Nina's motor, frame, and transmission. And I have all that supporting paperwork. So I'm going to audio tape it (surreptitiously) and if tomorrow's DZ.com homepage headline reads, "NickD - Killed in Hail of Police Gunfire!" Find the tape before they plant me and know it was only because they hassled me way too freaking much! NickD

Cool, make sure and keep posting shots of your progress. NickD

Well, ya know . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gVPxPdNLwA NickD

ABATE was there and they were weak . . . What did it, I think, was they had a room full of opposition, including the Vietnam Vets MC, and a few others who made sense about how much bikes really pollute and how onus, and far reaching, the new laws would be on us. You may not realize it, my redneck righteous brother, but compared to everyone else, we're green as frogs. And Al Gore loves you! NickD

Besides, if you wait too long, you know, after too many years of Fish & Chips take away the moment will be gone . . . And don't get on me. I'm laughing at the guys being guys not the girl in the wind . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFw804DAt9U NickD