Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[MechanicMatt]

Well boys, I’ve been working insane hours to cover everything at the dealership. I get paid on net profit so if they’re not making money, the boss isn’t paying me. With this corona crap hitting, work slowed down a LOT! I had to lay off a ton of great guys and then cover every position possible. I’ve done everything from lot boy, custodian, mechanic, advisor and dispatcher the last three weeks. Then I come home, hang with the family till they got to bed then jump on all the paperwork I usually do during the day. Been so busy and miserable haven’t even thought about this site. But then talking to my pops tonight, he reminded me “your wife’s healthy, your kids healthy, got food on the table, running water, electricity.... your doing better than half the world, get over it”. So ehhhh, I’ll get over it. Got some cool pictures from my Cuz Jenny today. This is Mustangs pops in a few of them

added a few others just for kicks, how have y’all been?

 

[chipper1]

A 395 !!! ...? ...

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Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

Or a 394, not even sure yet lol.

 

[U&A]

Or a 394, not even sure yet lol.

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Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

 

[MustangMike]

In the pic Matt posted: My Dad, Mom, Grand Nephew (Matt's Sister's son, he is 6'4" now), my Nephew (Mechanic Matt), My Grandmother (she lived till 98), and My Brother Matt (Matt's Dad).

That Vette looks real nice Matt! Your Dad always has a way of putting things in perspective.

I was trying to fix a broken part one time. I'm gripping it with a pair of channel locks in one hand and using another tool in the other hand.

My Brother tells me I have to grip it tighter with the channel locks. I respond "I don't want to break it". He replies "It is already broken, either you will fix it or you won't"!!!

 

[MustangMike]

Nice!

At some point I want to try my hand at modding a saw. Not quite ready yet. I think I'm gonna try on a 254, once I find another one. I have a line on one that needs a new top cover, and maybe a tank/handle, but I'm hoping it has a goof P/C, etc. If it does and I can get it cheap enough, I may put it under the dremel.

What is "AM"? I see that referenced a lot in saw ads.

Lots of info out there, always good to speak to someone who has done the model you plan to do before you get started. Also, using the grinder on the cylinder involves a learning curve. I would recommend practicing on an AM jug before you do the real thing.

 

[farmer steve]

My first two stroke. Bought it at 16 years old. 1975 Kawasaki two stroke triple, 500cc.He had a 750 but refused to sell that to me....View attachment 818180

This was my first 500 back in '74. "The original Japanese Widowmaker" 44HP out of a single cylinder. It was supposed to be the first dirt bike to do 100 +MPH in the 1/4 mile.

 

[Haywire]

A couple of my Spanish beauties...

 

[Deleted member 150358]

My uncle had a helmet on the back said Bultaco #1 where #1 was a big finger... Only i remember his last bike being a Yamaha.

 

[Haywire]

My uncle had a helmet on the back said Bultaco #1 where #1 was a big finger... Only i remember his last bike being a Yamaha.

 

[MustangMike]

Well, I did not have many bikes, and no pics, but I did have a Yamaha 360 Enduro … was supposed to be quite the bike in it's day, but I'm likely older than most of ya!

 

[chipper1]

Well, I did not have many bikes, and no pics, but I did have a Yamaha 360 Enduro … was supposed to be quite the bike in it's day, but I'm likely older than most of ya!

Good ole bikes.
I had a 500xr, bought it for $50, it would run but would pee oil out the pipe seam near the bottom of the engine .
Had the cylinder overbored(.040?) and snagged a new piston for it. My buddies got a good laugh watching me starting it as it was pretty tall, but once we hit the trails I was the one laughing. We had a good time running the trails!

 

[square1]

Well, I did not have many bikes, and no pics, but I did have a Yamaha 360 Enduro … was supposed to be quite the bike in it's day, but I'm likely older than most of ya!

Same era, had the Kaw 350 Bighorn enduro and the Kaw 350 triple 2 stroke street bike. That little 350 street bike would take my buddies 750 Honda 4 stroke in the quarter mile by about 1 bike length. After that all I would see is his taillight

Anyone ever ride a Grieves?

 

[mountainguyed67]

My son is making progress on organizing the bolt collection!

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We did that four years ago, but put them in these. I have more to sort and put in here now. Some I bought new too.

 

[farmer steve]

Well, I did not have many bikes, and no pics, but I did have a Yamaha 360 Enduro … was supposed to be quite the bike in it's day, but I'm likely older than most of ya!

I had one of those Mike. I think mine was a 1972. Great minds think alike.

 

[rarefish383]

You Husky guys are really bad influences...

Now I'm looking at Husqvarna rifles!

I hear they make good ones? I'm into engraved Savage 99's. I bought the FEL, then wrecked my John Deere X540, then the an electrical gremlin got into my walk behind. So, two friends send me a message that a Major Collector is starting to sell off his collection. First gun to go, engraved 99K in 250 Savage. My Holy Grail of 99's. Just had to wave good bye, sold for $3100.

 

[rarefish383]

We did that four years ago, but put them in these. I have more to sort and put in here now. Some I bought new too.

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I tried the little plastic ones and didn't like them. Next time I'm at a sale and see some of those go up, I'll bid on them.

 

[rarefish383]

I‘ve never used them.
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I thought the top three were prosthetic legs for the farmer that tried to push the last of the hay into the baler?

 

[turnkey4099]

I thought the top three were prosthetic legs for the farmer that tried to push the last of the hay into the baler?

I apologize for the derail here but I have a problem.

How does one make a new post to this thread? I can reply to any post but the spot for a new post has 'add attachment andwill not allow any other action.

 

[Philbert]

I apologize for the derail here but I have a problem.

How does one make a new post to this thread? I can reply to any post but the spot for a new post has 'add attachment andwill not allow any other action.

Scroll down to where it says 'write your reply . . .' - see below

Philbert

 

[KiwiBro]

I apologize for the derail here but I have a problem.

How does one make a new post to this thread? I can reply to any post but the spot for a new post has 'add attachment andwill not allow any other action.

On a slow connection sometimes that reply box wont load and all you'll see is the attach files button.
Try hitting the F5 key on your keyboard to reload the page and hopefully it will come through OK.
Otherwise, if no F5 key, there should be a refresh button in your browser towards the top of the screen somewhere you can click on.