2010 Spring Flood Run photos

What's that in that side Car?

A St. Bernard!



Wicked Cool old Sporty.





Gibson Les Paul guitar bike.




Up one end of the road


Down the other


How we roll

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The Swastika and the chopper cult

Not only do bloggers blog, they read others blogs. I guess that is the point.
In doing so myself, I frequent a lot of blogs that do not much more than post cool pictures of bikes. Mainly choppers, specifically bobber style choppers, Jap. style bobbers, and Brat style bobbers.

Of these many sites, several pictures are posted that show Swastikas. Particularly what appears to be the Nazi Germany Swastika. So I have to ask myself, WTF? WTF is with the chopper cult and the Nazi Swastika?



This has been on my mind for quite some time. While going on the internet to find a picture to post, the first place I went was Wikipedia. There, I learned a ton more information is available on the history of the Swastika, and it was widely used prior to Nazi Germany taking it as their symbol.
As much as I love visiting and looking at these pictures, I still wonder why the chopper cult has latched onto the Nazi Germany symbol. Do they think it is cool? I think people sporting Swastikas look like prejudiced uneducated dumb fucks myself. What the Hell does it have to do with riding motorcycles anyway?



I just don't get it.

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We never forget. We just move forward.

After the passing of our beloved Cy last November, our hears were heavy with grief and sorrow. We don't feel as though we have replaced Cy, but have filled the empty hole in our hearts and home that he left behind. We will always love and miss him dearly. We will never forget Cy. We just moved forward.

Meet the newest member of the Mr. Motorcycle family. We just adopted him this past Friday from the same rescue organization that we got Cy from, (R.A.G.O.M.) Retrieve a Golden Of Minnesota.


His name is Finn. He is 22 months young and has still got lots of puppy energy left in him.

My wife so eloquently describes him as the Master Destructor of indestructible dog toys.

I do believe some obedience training is in his very near future. (Monday 4-12-2010 for 6 weeks once a week to be exact.) He will do his training at Stone Mountain Pet Lodge with a professional and myself.

My family and I love him so much already.

Isn't he CUTE!

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Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring, 2009

Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring, 2009

Slogging through the fog and slop on Duck Opener. Conquering an endless sea of boulders. Or just coming around the trail’s bend and discovering a place you never knew existed.
The places we ride. The experiences we take away. They’re what shape everything we do at Polaris.

The Engine

• Engine Type: 4-stroke
• Displacement, cc: 760 twin
• Carburetion: 40mm Throttle Body, EFI
• Cooling: Liquid
• Starting: Electric

Drive Train

• Final Drive: Shaft
• Transmission: P/R/N/L/H
• Drive System: Automatic PVT, Turf / 2WD/AWD/AWD with ADC
• Engine-Braking System: Standard
• Active Descent Control: Standard

Suspension

• Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut with 8.2" / 20.8 cm travel
• Rear Suspension: Fully Independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar; 8.75" / 22.2 cm travel

Brakes

• Front Brakes: Single-Lever Hydraulic disc
• Rear Brake: Hydraulic rear foot brake

Tires and Wheels

• Front Tires: 25 x 8-12; 489
• Rear Tires: 25 x 11-12; 489
• Wheels: Cast Aluminum

Dimensions and Capacities

• Wheelbase: 57" / 144.8 cm
• Dry Weight: 795 lb. / 360.6 kg
• Length/Width/Height: 86" / 218.4 cm, 48" / 121.9 cm, 48" / 121.9 cm
• Seat Height: 34" / 86.4 cm
• Fuel Capacity: 6 gal / 22.7 ltr
• Front Rack/Box Capacity: 90 lb. / 40.8 kg
• Rear Rack Capacity: 180 lb. / 81.6 kg
• Hitch Towing Capacity: 1,500 lb. / 680.4 kg
• Ground Clearance: 11" / 27.9 cm
• Hitch/Type: Std / Receiver

Features
Instrumentation: Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Hour Meter, Clock, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Hi Temp/Low Batt Lights, DC Outlet.

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Suzuki Biplane, 2008

Suzuki Biplane, 2008

Suzuki Biplane, 2008

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Ural Gear Up, 2009

Ural Gear Up, 2009

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Vespa GTS 125 Super, 2009

Vespa GTS 125 Super, 2009

Specifications

Engine

• Type Single-cylinder Piaggio, 4 stroke, 4 valve, electronic injection, catalysed
• Displacement 124 cc
• Bore / Stroke 57/48.6 mm
• Fuel Unleaded petrol, RON min. 95
• Distribution Single overhead cam, 4 valves
• Port injected Alfa/N type with lambda closed loop control and three-way catalytic converter
• Ignition Electronic inductive discharge
• Cooling Liquid
• Lubrication Wet sump and chain driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters
• Start Electric with oil-bath free wheel
• Gears Twist and go CVT transmission with torque assistance
• Clutch Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers

Chassis

• Frame Sheet metal with welded reinforcements
• Front suspension Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
• Rear suspension with coil springs adjustable preload (4 positions) and two double acting shock absorbers
• Front brake Ø 220 mm disc
• Rear brake Ø 220 mm disc
• Front tyre Tubeless 120/70-12"
• Rear tyre Tubeless 130/70-12"

Dimensions

• Length 1,940 mm
• Width 755 mm
• Wheelbase 1,395 mm
• Seat height 790 mm
• Fuel tank capacity 9.5 litres
• Emissions Euro 3
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Victory Arlen Ness Victory Vision, 2009

Victory Arlen Ness Victory Vision, 2009
USA Specifications, $24,999.00

Engine

• Engine 4-stroke, 50° V-twin, single overhead camshafts with 4-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
• Displacement 106 ci (1,731 cc)
• Bore x Stroke 101 x 108 mm
• Compression Ratio 9.4:1
• Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle bodies
• Clutch Wet, multi-plate
• Cooling Air / oil
• Exhaust Split dual exhaust with crossover

Dimensions

• Length 103.5 in. (2,629 mm)
• Weight Dry: 804 lbs. (365 kg)
• GVWR: 1,414 lbs. (641 kg)
• Ground Clearance 5.8 in. (148 mm)
• Wheelbase 65.7 in. (1,670 mm)
• Fuel Capacity 6 gal. (22.7 l) with 1 gal. (3.8 l) reserve
• Oil Capacity 5 qt. (4.75 l)
• Seat Height 26.5 in. (673 mm)

Drivetrain

• Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
• Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
• Final Drive Carbon fiber reinforced belt
• Suspension Front: Conventional telescopic fork, 46 mm fork tube; 5.1 in. (130 mm) travel

Rear:

Single, mono-tube gas shock, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage swingarm, air adjustable; 4.7 in. (120 mm) travel
Brakes/Wheels/Tires

• Brakes Front: Dual 300 mm floating rotor with 3-piston calipers
• Rear: 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
• Tires Front: 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3
• Rear: 180/60R16 Dunlop Elite 3
• Rake 29°
• Trail 5.4 in. (137 mm)

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Yamaha BW'S Concept, 2007

Yamaha BW'S Concept, 2007

The BW'S Concept:

• Length/Width/Height=1,910/715/1,110mm
• Engine type=Air-cooled 4-stroke SOHC
• Cylinder arrangement= Single
• Fuel supply system=Electronic fuel injection

The stylish variation on the BW's scooter features large-diameter block-pattern tires and special high-spec parts in the front and rear suspensions and brakes plus a wild and tough design that projects an off-road image. The result is a fun-filled commuter bike that brings excitement into everyday riding.

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