Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Drawring



In the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt, who said...

"Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em 'Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do it"

I am figuring out how to use CAD.
You know, electronic drafting software stuff...
I have dabbled with it in the past, more just to add notes to existing files and such.
An old associate asked me to help with a project, so here I am.

Have you ever watched a CAD tutorial, or looked at a manual or guide?  Probably not, unless you are actually using it for something, already.
Not sure if I would recommend it, but being me...it is actually kinda fun.
I only need to deal with some two-dimensional stuff, build some bits and create some diagrams.  Relatively simple stuff, given what can be done.  Still, a nice project/diversion for my bored bean.

Anyway, I should get back to learnin' so I can get on with the doing...

The One




Normally, I am not one to post random show poster shit that has nothing to do with anything I am doing.


And I am not gonna make it to this one...


The One motorcycle show, out in Portland.
The Oregon Portland, not the Maine one.


The Crazy German has a special something coming out for this one.  Not a customer bike, but one of his own.  A special one, he has been collecting bits for, for a long time.

If you are close, don't miss this one.  The One.


(Hug the German for me.)

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Another



Sure, we already have a bike there for our Tuesday theme, but this monster is too spectacular to pass up posting.

Egli framed Vincent.
Ooohh boy...

I could explain some of why this thing holds a fetish status in my head, but hell, just look at it.  Just imagine the beautiful bark that comes out of that exhaust.  The smooth surface of the alloy tank, squeezed between your knees as you try to press yourself into a tuck behind that windscreen.  Think of the gentle scent of hot oil that would fill your garage, after you share a ride with this thing.

It really is something.  High zoot street bike, made into a race bike, then taken back to a vaguely legal street bike.  Custom frame contrasted against that chain guard, which looks to have been engineered by a farmer.  All of the spots just crammed with mechanical goodness, contrasted by void and empty space.  And really, Vincent motors are just plain sexy.

OK...


It's for sale, too.  All the details are over here, along with more pictures to ponder.

Two Wheels Tuesday








Special this set up seems a bit loose in the sweepers edition

Monday, February 4, 2013

Method Air Monday














Let's take a break from the man-boob Monday action, for a text book method air.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Sunday Drive










I'll go get us something to drink...

Wake Up
















Have some coffee.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Agent Orange

Friday, February 1, 2013

Weekend Plans











Something like this...

Fan Mail Friday













I get this kinda shit, all the time...

Sure




I am not exactly the type to go around talking about how sweet Volvo's are...
Not really a make that fits with my particular idiom, I guess.

Just look at this, though, you can carry your inflatable canoe thing in it.