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Doug
Joined: 06 Feb 2005 Posts: 41 Location: Tallahassee, FL
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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:59 am Post subject: Burning oil? |
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Hey Ralph, saw the new HP web site picture of you and the Comanche. I noticed you were burning a little oil last year at Maggie Valley but this is ridiculous. Haven't you heard the Surgeon Generals warning that second had smoke kills? So, how many miles per quart are you getting now _________________ Doug Miller |
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Ralph
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 603 Location: Lexington, Ky
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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 4:08 am Post subject: |
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A lot less now _________________ "So Soon Old & So Late Smart" |
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zentime
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 837 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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"It's summer time and the livin is easy"
The sun is out, I got my shades on, my straw hat on, and a bottle of rum! It's time to get out and have some fun!
Not bad for an old geezer and an antique HPS
Way to go Ralph, the ridding season is here.
Anybody else find this picture as entertaining as I do?? _________________ CBR1100XX/EZS
1973 MotoGuzzi V7sport
will August ever come............
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docmike
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 630 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like great fun to me, will we get a repeat performance at MV? _________________ Mike Currin
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
89 Honda GB 500 (6,700 miles, all original except tires)
67 Triumph 650 chopper
92 Suzuki GS500 (eldest son) |
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David
Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 109 Location: Chelsea Michigan
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:54 am Post subject: |
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Some seniors spend their time in the rocking chair on the front porch, then there is Ralph. He puts on his straw hat and goes out and does what I call the Kentucky line dance. You gotta love it! |
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Dar
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 349 Location: Ballston Spa, NY
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:25 am Post subject: |
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TO THE WEBMASTER:
Could (would) you insert Ralph's picture inside of this thread, so that when our picture of the week/month at the top of the page changes, future readers will know what we're all referring to and still be able to make sense of these comments? (well, OK, I guess I'm being overly generous by attributing any sense to any of this in the first place )
Ralph, GREAT PICTURE!!! Looks like you were having loads of fun. I liked the old yellow and green paint job better than the more recent look. And Doug can wear a gas mask if he doesn't like the smoke _________________ David D
Suzuki Bandit 1200/Hannigan Bandito
2000 Guzzi V11 Sport
2009 BMW R1200GS
1978 BMW R100RS |
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Polar Bear
Joined: 24 Oct 2008 Posts: 110 Location: Denia Spain Ex Birmingham UK
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 5:41 am Post subject: |
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Hi Guys,
Just a few words from a Brit.
I agree that all photos would be better if they were included in the text of the forum .. I'm hooked up on a few other on-line bike groups and they do it .. it's much better.
This fantastic action shot of Ralph really does look like fun .. but I could never do that to my engine or rear tyre.
I also doubt that anyone would get away with it over here on this side of the pond these days?
Looking at the black rubber and white markings on the 'track' lift off area .. I'm guessing it a drag strip start.
No Barrier between Bikes and Spectators? No Helmet? No Leathers or even a pair of Gloves?
Do you guys have any Safety Laws .. or is it all just a case of 'Hang On and Hope' type stuff
Stay Safe People Polar Bear (Brit in Spain) _________________ Stay Safe ;o) |
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docmike
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 630 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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If you go to Ralph's site there's some more pictures
http://home.insightbb.com/~ralph1/index.html
Looks like it was on the street _________________ Mike Currin
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
89 Honda GB 500 (6,700 miles, all original except tires)
67 Triumph 650 chopper
92 Suzuki GS500 (eldest son) |
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Ralph
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 603 Location: Lexington, Ky
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Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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Mike surly you jest on the street! Do you really think that I would do that or associate with anyone that would do such a thing? _________________ "So Soon Old & So Late Smart" |
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David
Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 109 Location: Chelsea Michigan
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:35 am Post subject: |
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Ralph-
Yup, on the street! And don't ever quit! Think I am speaking for everyone.
By the way Ralph, a while back I received a video. I asked the wife to download it while I went to the library(bathroom), then to the kitchen. By this time, it had been quite a while. You have to remember I have dial-up service. Veerrryyy slow . All of a sudden I heard this loud laughter . I went to check with my wife what was going on. She was watching your birthday party video, and the killing of the TV. We both sat and watched it several times, laughing. Loved it!! Belated happy birthday; I'm slow too.
Dave |
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zentime
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 837 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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Polar Bear wrote: | Hi Guys,
Just a few words from a Brit.
I agree that all photos would be better if they were included in the text of the forum .. I'm hooked up on a few other on-line bike groups and they do it .. it's much better.
This fantastic action shot of Ralph really does look like fun .. but I could never do that to my engine or rear tyre.
I also doubt that anyone would get away with it over here on this side of the pond these days?
Looking at the black rubber and white markings on the 'track' lift off area .. I'm guessing it a drag strip start.
No Barrier between Bikes and Spectators? No Helmet? No Leathers or even a pair of Gloves?
Do you guys have any Safety Laws .. or is it all just a case of 'Hang On and Hope' type stuff
Stay Safe People Polar Bear (Brit in Spain) |
not to worry Polar Bear, it was all done with Photo-shop
Actually, Ralph lives in a special place, with special friends and special rules. Some of us just think of him as "special"
That old FJ has over 200k miles on it and is way tougher and faster than one might think until you try to follow old grandaddy. Like the country song we have over here says, "he might not be as good as he once was but he's as good once as he ever was"
Our forefathers threw tea into Boston harbor to protest government involvement in our lives over here. Fortunately we still have a few people over here willing to throw tea into the harbor. _________________ CBR1100XX/EZS
1973 MotoGuzzi V7sport
will August ever come............ |
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Polar Bear
Joined: 24 Oct 2008 Posts: 110 Location: Denia Spain Ex Birmingham UK
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:57 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the update on all things Ralph guys .. I'm getting the picture I think.
In fact .. I'm almost sure I saw Ralph in a film once .. a few years back .. but it was the same hat!
Just trying to remember the title .. Oh ya that was it .. 'Deliverance'
I normally end my posts with a simple 'Stay Safe' .. but in this case I really don't think it will have much impact
Happy Days Y'all Polar Bear . _________________ Stay Safe ;o) |
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zentime
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 837 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Polar Bear wrote: |
In fact .. I'm almost sure I saw Ralph in a film once .. a few years back .. but it was the same hat!
Just trying to remember the title .. Oh ya that was it .. 'Deliverance'
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He's actually an old softy. Coincidentally the dogs name is Ralph too
Ever notice how dogs pretty much do what they want.........
_________________ CBR1100XX/EZS
1973 MotoGuzzi V7sport
will August ever come............
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docmike
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 630 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Do you really think that I would do that or associate with anyone that would do such a thing? |
Only if given a chance. _________________ Mike Currin
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
89 Honda GB 500 (6,700 miles, all original except tires)
67 Triumph 650 chopper
92 Suzuki GS500 (eldest son) |
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