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I lost a brother last night. We shared no blood, we weren’t
stepbrothers, not related by marriage. But if any man could truly be called a “brother
from another mother”, it was him. He was the kind of person who was always
there for you, whether it was to have fun, or to listen to your troubles or to
help you out. His last name was Jones, and we called him Big Jones. Physically,
he was a huge SOB, it’s true. He got tagged with the name for obvious reasons.
However, if you were ever around him, you knew that his presence far exceeded
his physical size. He walked into a room, or hell – into a bike rally, and you
just KNEW he was there, even if you didn’t hear him speak with that naturally
loud, booming voice he had. But he was THERE. </div>
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He was a Sergeant At Arms for his chapter of our club, and I
know good and well he was capable of carrying out the less pleasant functions
of that office, but he always projected a happy, smiling face. The funny thing
is that with his size, he could have easily been intimidating if he wanted to,
but I never saw him try to be. Matter of fact, once you got to know him, which
didn’t take long, you stopped noticing that he was so big. You just saw the smile.
Big smile – you never stopped noticing that. He was a happy man who wanted
everyone around him to be happy, too. </div>
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If you were lucky enough to get to know him, you loved him.
Period. End of story. He became part of your family. His family was your
family. His door was open to you simply for the asking. He and his wife Stephanie
once handed over their house to me, my infant daughter and her mother when my
wee one got overheated and sick while camping at a bike rally. They stayed at
the rally, but they lived a half hour away, and they just took us to the house
and trusted us with their home; no questions asked. Big heart – you always knew
that about Big Jones, too. </div>
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I’ve spent the day in pain, hurting, crying with the loss of
a beloved brother taken from this world far too soon. But I’ve also smiled,
remembering good times, fun times, and always that big fucking smile, and his
voice saying “How YOU doin’!?” or “What ha’ happent wuz……” Or the times that
his work related travels brought him to Austin, and he’d text a lot of us to
invite us to meet him at Twin Peaks for happy hour. Which he’d usually end up
paying for. I really hate it that he did that a couple weeks ago and I couldn't
make it because I was at work. Funny the things you don't think about at the
time that you regret later.</div>
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The one solace I take is that he went out doing something he
loved doing: riding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At least he got
that. I only hope that when my time comes, I can go in a similar way.<br />
<br />
This should remind us, and of course it does, like all unexpected deaths do,
not to take life for granted. Not to take those we care about for granted. Take
the time to really appreciate what you have. Appreciate the people in your life
– don’t just say you love them, take the time to feel that love, and to tell
them what you feel. I don’t mean to sound all mushy and touchy-feely, but
seriously – what’s wrong with telling someone that? If you love someone, then
they’re your family in some way, and since when is it wrong to tell your family
you love them?</div>
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Jeff “Big Jones” Jones. Devoted husband, loving father,
dedicated Gypsy, beloved brother-from-another-mother to so many. My brother, I
raise my glass to you and wish you well on your transfer to the Forever Chapter
of Gypsy MC. I’m honored to have known you and to have been your brother.</div>
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I love you and will miss you.<br />
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GBNF (Gone<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But Never Forgotten)<br />
<br />
GFFG (Gypsy Forever Forever Gypsy)<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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LL&R (Love, Loyalty & Respect)<br />
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(November 25, 2013)</div>
Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-63002234045001237172013-09-28T13:16:00.000-07:002013-09-28T13:16:23.502-07:00Plans, parts, and finally: Coffee<h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}">
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3,"tn":"K"}"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="userContent">If
you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.<br /><br /> I had such a good
plan, too. Get up, get dressed, ride some back roads, then head back in
to have breakfast and coffee at Waffle House. Nope. Suzi, my Suzuki SV1000, took a dump on
those plans. <br /><br />Six hours later, I'm finally having my first cup of coffee
of the day. <br /><br />Bad news: The stator's shot. <br /><br />Good news: I got a good deal on the part, and it
should be here in a week. <br /><br /><br />Better news: Brotherhood. I called a brother,
waking him up, and he and his lady came out and gave me a jump start,
followed me home, and he spent hours with me, checking the charging
system. It only cost me a trip to Jack In The Box, and he didn't even
want me to pay for that. </span></span></span></span><span data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][2]"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3]"><span data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0]">Actually,
he did all the work, since I don't know anything about electrical
systems, other than they have one lever: Leave 'er alone.*<br /><br />It sucks when things fall apart, but knowing you're never alone, well... that's brotherhood. </span></span></span></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3]"><span data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0]"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3]"><span data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[20hh9].[1][4][1]{comment10201977204648885_7274234}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[0]">And it makes the coffee taste even better.<br /><br /><br /><br />It wound up raining, anyway.<br /><br /><br />*Credit for the "leave 'er alone" comment goes to my brother, Dennis "Trippple Nippple" Cole, who went on the Forever Chapter in 2005. R.I.P. my brother. GBNF, GFFG</span></span></span></span></span></h5>
Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-50319894835495265262013-08-26T16:57:00.003-07:002013-08-26T16:57:34.667-07:00Limey Motorcycle RebirthTriumph came back twenty years ago. Indian has come back twice now.
Royal Enfield, as it turns out, was just in hibernation in India for a
few decades, and they made a big international splash a few years back. <br /><br />What
about BSA? When does the Gold Star make its rebirth? A 500cc single
with modern technology could far outdo bikes twice its size from its
glory days.<br /><br />A modern bike with BSA style and modern tech would be
an awesome blank slate for creators of all kinds of custom bikes, from
cafe racers to choppers.<br /><br />It's time, even if just to stir the waters.Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-47991437681010209472013-08-21T16:37:00.001-07:002013-08-21T16:37:59.663-07:00I May Have Just Been ConvertedI just went and picked a brother's bike up from the shop for him, since he's working late. I've never been that into fairings and hard saddlebags and floorboards; I tend to like simpler bikes.<br /><br />But dammit, that 2013 Harley Road Glide may have just converted me to bagger-ism.<br />
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Now, to research less expensive, and probably even better, metric equivalents...Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-3555935648292977382012-12-11T23:58:00.000-08:002012-12-11T23:58:07.916-08:00WTF? <div class="post_content clearfix" id="post_content_37776378801">
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Why is it that when the temperature is in the 30s and I’m on my
motorcycle, I shiver at red lights, but I’m actually warmer/more
comfortable when I’m moving? I'm no geophysicist or anything, but shouldn’t the wind make me colder? <br /><br /><br /><br />Inquiring minds want to know…<br />
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Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-35633728016138726542012-10-16T22:53:00.000-07:002012-10-16T22:53:01.096-07:00Moto LoveSo, on my way home from work today, I was thinking about how lucky I've
been with this bike, reliability-wise (I've had some real lemons in the
past), and how much I really like it, love it even. Without even
thinking, I reached down and patted the tank like you would a horse's
neck. Is that weird?Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-10698820810052329732012-10-06T14:44:00.001-07:002012-10-06T14:44:41.184-07:002012 Toy Run Gypsy MC, Fort Bend chapter<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LRdi4FpOc8w?fs=1" width="459"></iframe>Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-91007351418591502782012-08-11T23:47:00.002-07:002012-08-11T23:48:16.278-07:00MC member stickers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-61285678498725936862012-08-11T12:30:00.000-07:002012-08-11T12:30:18.614-07:00Motorcycle Boots For Sale<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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I'm trying to sell a pair of boots,
slightly worn. I've had them about a year and a half, but they're
barely broken in.</div>
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These boots are the Combat Lite Touring
boots sold by Aerostitch/Rider Wearhouse. Here's a link to the
catalog entry on their website:
<a href="http://www.aerostich.com/clothing/footwear/combat-touring-boots/aerostich-combat-lite-boots.html">http://www.aerostich.com/clothing/footwear/combat-touring-boots/aerostich-combat-lite-boots.html</a></div>
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Check them out, and read the
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You can see from the site that these
boots are priced at $297.00. They're made of very thick, sturdy
leather, using as few pieces as possible to limit the amount of
stitching required. This results in a sturdier boot, since the
stitching would be the structural weak point. The few seams and thick
leather combine to make these boots very water resistant. Aerostitch
makes no claims that they're water <i>proof</i><span style="font-style: normal;">,
but if you read through the customer reviews, you'll see that with a
little oil or other leather treatment, they become waterproof. In my
limited experience, I'll agree that they are very sturdy, and
definitely water resistant. I haven't had occasion to wear them in
anything more than a light shower, but my feet stayed completely dry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;">I'm
selling these boots because they're just too much boot for my needs.
They're fairly heavy, they're stiff, and they chafe my heel. Part of
the reason for this is that I have issues with finding footwear that
fits me properly in the first place – heel slippage is common. So I
wouldn't hold it against the boot. Also, my riding is done on
streets, highways, and back roads. I commute by motorcycle, so I also
need to stand on a concrete floor for 8 – 10 hours a day. I was
attracted to the boots because of the water resistance. I used to
have “daily wear” boots, and a pair of waterproof touring boots
(that just weren't comfortable for daily wear), but I wore out the
waterproof ones, so I thought with these I'd get two in one. But
they're really designed for the adventure touring rider. Someone
who'll ride until the pavement stops, then ride cross country. </span>
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<span style="font-style: normal;">These
boots are excellent for the adventure rider. The thick leather will
protect from underbrush and rocks thrown up by the front tire. They
have speed laces (I had to replace the laces, because I trimmed them
too short, but this doesn't affect the "speed"), and a buckle on the outside at the ankle to keep them
securely on your feet. The water resistance part is nice, too. They
also have a nice wedge sole for traction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;">There
is a little wear. You can see where folds/creases have formed from
being worn, which is of course perfectly normal for leather boots.
There are some scuffs on the toes, especially the shifter toe.
There's minimal wear on the soles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;">The
boots are made by Sidi exclusively for Aerostitch, so you can't get
them anywhere else. They should last you years, maybe the rest of your life. Aerostitch sells
replacement laces, buckles and soles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;">These
are labeled European size 43, but I've looked at more than one
conversion chart online, and there doesn't seem to be a lot
consistency in the conversions. Looking in the print catalog, I
probably ordered a size 9. I
just bought a pair of Red Wings work boots that are size 8 ½,
though, so there may be a problem with the conversion. My problem is that I tend to fall
between sizes, especially with shoes made in Europe or the UK. I had
a pair of Dr Martin's that never fit me exactly right, either.</span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;">I'm
asking $200.00, because really, these should last a lifetime. The
price includes shipping UPS. If you have a Post Office Box, we'll
negotiate from there. I'd rather not ship internationally, but if
you're willing to negotiate shipping costs, we can discuss it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;">If
you're interested in the boots, contact me through this blog, and
we'll exchange email addresses and go from there.<br />
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Please check the link in the flier to the JW Rock Foundation. They do great things.Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-15082647324577461032012-07-21T09:25:00.000-07:002012-07-21T09:25:34.152-07:00Dream On<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Honda Dream from the <a href="http://www.eastsideclassicaustin.com/" target="_blank">East Side Classic</a> bike show. <br /><br />On a side note, the first ride I ever had was straddling the gas tank on my uncle's Honda Dream. I was too young to even remember it.Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-38377454972634773432012-07-17T19:35:00.000-07:002012-07-17T19:35:22.466-07:00Green & Gold CB Classic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A nice green and gold Honda CB at the <a href="http://www.eastsideclassicaustin.com/" target="_blank">East Side Classic</a>.<br />
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<br /><br /><br />Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-49188687672541908462012-07-15T19:12:00.001-07:002012-07-15T19:12:41.421-07:00Oily Hands, Soapy HandsHere's a tip for those who do their own maintenance, but need to have clean hands for work. (For example, I spend all day unpacking and sorting books - no one wants to pay $28.99 for the latest Stephen King if it's got 10W40 smudges on it). Sometimes it seems like no matter how much and how hard you scrub your hands, there's still grease left on your finger tips and in the creases of your knuckles. I read something somewhere a while back, and now I'm sharing it with you after years of field testing. Before you go out to the garage or driveway, or wherever you're going to change your oil or strip down your carburetor, dump a couple of drops of liquid dish detergent in your hand, and rub it all over your hands and fingers, coating everywhere that's about to get dirty. Give it a few minutes to dry, and it's like a liquid glove. <br /><br />When you're done with the work, use Go-Jo, Fast Orange, or whatever your preferred hand cleaner is, and you should be left with completely clean hands. <br /><br />You can thank me later when you're waiting tables and don't gross out your customers.Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-71101406363496280292012-07-14T19:20:00.001-07:002012-07-14T19:20:22.719-07:00One Hot MotorI saw a bike in the grocery store parking lot today. It looked
different, so I went to check it out. Small displacement vertical twin cruiser. From the styling, I'm guessing a Yammie, but I wouldn't say so under oath.<br />
A few years old, but not exactly
"classic" age - maybe five to ten years old, but all the logos and
insignia lost to time, use and rust. I respect that.<br />
<br />
I also respect modifying a bike to make it yours. Cosmetically.
Structurally. Even modifying the engine is cool, if you know what you're
doing.<br />
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But here's the problem.<br />
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There were two hoses leading down from the neck area of the frame, and
they were capped off, with the metal pieces welded to the frame. There's
only one reason I can think of for hoses like this to be routed up from
the motor area to the neck region, then back down in front of the
downtubes. A radiator. Now, there are good reasons to modify many parts
of an engine, but I can't think of a single reason that makes it a good
idea to remove a radiator from a motor designed to run with it, then use
that motor in Central Texas in the summer.<br /><br />WTF?Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-31969566943059867582012-07-09T20:17:00.000-07:002012-07-09T20:17:57.993-07:00Ain't Superstitious<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is what my trip meter said when I parked at work last Friday. Yeah, I parked and went in, anyway. But it did make me wonder what the day held in store.Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-3021281237843039342012-07-07T11:19:00.000-07:002012-07-07T11:19:38.625-07:00East Side Classic XS650<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another photo set from <a href="http://www.eastsideclassicaustin.com/" target="_blank">the East Side Classic bike show</a>. If I'm wrong about this being an XS650, please message me so I can fix it.<br />
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<br />Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-48702213496038115082012-07-05T20:36:00.001-07:002012-07-05T20:37:51.691-07:00East Side Classic ATX 2012<div style="margin: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; width: 500px;">
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More from the East Side Classic bike show in Austin, TX 2012.<br />
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I'm playing around with using Flickr to post photos. The posting seems to be easier, but I'm not sure how I feel about how it posts. We'll see what happens.Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-85983808176961721922012-07-04T22:23:00.000-07:002012-07-04T22:23:41.541-07:00Heavily Customized Metric V Twins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gz-zF-atp9_ZJ2lHf7JwTY3tWHUR40Vku0eH1TfjG6VoA9EgZN8dkT6zQWg950X8ECERym-Nggxjgltx722Hptsk_lBjkWtGTlbYlzj8DuV_BR9PgPrk6qKe_baMMeEismuWaB9e4ys5/s1600/096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gz-zF-atp9_ZJ2lHf7JwTY3tWHUR40Vku0eH1TfjG6VoA9EgZN8dkT6zQWg950X8ECERym-Nggxjgltx722Hptsk_lBjkWtGTlbYlzj8DuV_BR9PgPrk6qKe_baMMeEismuWaB9e4ys5/s400/096.JPG" width="400" /></a>I recently went to the <a href="http://www.eastsideclassicaustin.com/" target="_blank">East Side Classic</a>
bike show in Austin, TX. Unfortunately, it was way too hot for my kids
and my lady, so we couldn't stay as long as I would've liked.
Fortunately, I was busy with the camera the whole time. I'll be posting
some bike pix I took there. I think both of these kick-ass customs are Honda Shadows. If I'm wrong, feel free to correct me in the comments section.<br />
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<br /><br />Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-69006428223203541052012-06-18T22:38:00.000-07:002012-06-18T22:38:06.051-07:00Attention Custom Bike Builders and/or RidersI follow several bike blogs, and see a lot of custom stuff. Most good, some not so good. Some just not my taste, but probably good anyway. <br /><br />Then, there are some real head-scratchers. Things that make ya go "Huh?"<br /><br />Can someone <em data-mce-bogus="1">please </em>tell me what the current
fascination is with the narrow-ass handlebars? Some of them aren't as
wide as an old school peanut gas tank. It doesn't look like you'd have
much leverage, and if you have any shoulders at all, it just seems like
you're gonna look like you're grabbing hold of a pogo stick when you
ride.<br />
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Seriously. Someone please explain it to me.Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-31186424542668153132012-06-08T20:14:00.002-07:002012-06-08T20:16:40.765-07:00RUB RalllyWell, it's 9:30 Friday evening, which means the party is in full swing in downtown Austin. They have 6th Street blocked off to any traffic other than foot or motorcycle. Yup, <strike>R.U.B. Rally</strike> <a href="http://www.rotrally.com/">R.O.T. Rally</a> has begun. <br />
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Now, don't get me wrong - I have nothing against the R.O.T. A lot of my brothers and sisters do, because the smaller rallies/runs we go to tend to support a charity, where the R.O.T. is purely for profit. I don't mind that - hell, bike shops, bars and liquor stores are all operated for profit, too, and we spend enough money there.<br />
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No, my problem with what many Austinites have come to refer to simply as "The Rally" is something different. It's the element it attracts. You know; the wrong crowd. Yes - R.U.B.s - Rich Urban Bikers.<br />
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They're not the only ones who show up, of course. There are a few who actually ride motorcycles more than to go to Bike Night or to official dealership sanctioned events. It's just that so many RUBs are here.<br />
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My problem isn't with their money and success. It's not with the "urban" part, either. My problem is the fact that so many people think they can spend $30,000 on a bike, add a bunch of chrome, buy some Harley Davidson "apparel", and suddenly, they're "bikers". As if you can buy a lifestyle. They typically spend more time polishing their bike than riding it.<br />
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And what's with calling everybody "Bro"? Because they heard bikers say it in some movie? We do that for a reason. Bro is short for brother, and if I call a man Brother or a woman Sister, that's my way of saying "Whatever you need, if it's in my power, I'll provide it, and I know I can count on you the same". In other words, I'm calling him family. Real bikers don't take the word so lightly.<br />
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I know not everybody can be "hard core", and believe me - I know many would say I'm not. But I don't pretend to be anything more than what I am, and that's all I ask of others. If you own a bike, and you just like to ride it when the weather's nice on a weekend afternoon, there's not a damn thing wrong with that. But it doesn't make you a biker. Just be yourself. You'll be accepted and respected a whole lot more for it.<br />
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So, two lessons:<br />
1) Don't bro me if you don't know me.<br />
2) 20,000 dollars and 20 miles don't make you a biker.Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-81102973217201111512012-05-31T20:39:00.001-07:002012-05-31T20:39:59.090-07:00Kawasaki 1600<div style="padding: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 0; width: 500px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheeledobsession/7312218714/in/set-72157629992386602/" title="065" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7312218714_632e2f1091_s.jpg" alt="065" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/twowheeledobsession/7312219598/in/set-72157629992386602/" title="064" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7312219598_132787d86b_s.jpg" alt="064" style="border:none; 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<br />Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-48506757969751950412012-05-24T20:19:00.000-07:002012-05-24T20:19:03.859-07:00AnticipationI just finished packing my clothes and camping gear. Tomorrow, I'll work half a day, come home and have lunch with my Other Half and Baby Girl and load up my bike. Then some brothers and a sister will show up at my place, and we'll hit the road - off to our club's annual members-only, mandatory attendance, club birthday run, fondly referred to as "Mandatory".<br /><br /><br />I'm pretty excited: This is our annual Gypsy MC Family Reunion. We're spread out pretty far and wide, so this is the only chance some of us get to see each other all year. Plus, I'm trying to get all my debt paid off, so this is the only out of town event I'm going to this year, so you could say I'm pretty fucking excited. <br /><br />I'll come back with some pictures, and hopefully inspiration to write more, and maybe even stories to share.Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832992957889994485.post-62524991025190278692012-05-12T21:28:00.001-07:002012-05-12T21:28:56.948-07:00Protection or Fashion?<div class="post-header">
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Full face helmet: check</div>
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Full finger gloves: check</div>
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Textile, armored mesh jacket: check</div>
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Good for you, Ricky Rocketrider. You've
prudently chosen to make sure your vital organs and skin are
protected in case some jackass, blind, cell phone talking, text
messaging soccer mom in an SUV knocks you off your bike.</div>
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Wait. What the fuck? Shorts? On a
<i>motorcycle</i><span style="font-style: normal;">? You're kidding,
right? Okay, guys who wear no protective clothing, and just hop on in
shorts and a tank top to ride to the gym or whatever I can sort of
understand. I don't agree with it, but at least they're consistent.
But you....I don't get it. You're all encased in safety, but only
above the waist. You make it look like you're concerned about road
rash, because you wear the jacket even when it's blazing hot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;">Dude,
if you're worried about the skin on your arms, you </span><i>definitely</i>
<span style="font-style: normal;">need to worry about your leg skin.
If you go down sliding and stay on the bike, your arms may get lucky
and avoid the asphalt altogether. Even if you come off the bike, you
may only get minor scrapes on your arms. You can argue about whether
or not to wear a helmet – your head may or may not even touch the
ground. I've only gone down twice in 22 years of riding – once
with, once without a helmet. I was lucky - neither my head nor my
helmet hit the pavement. But the one guarantee about dropping a bike
is that. Your. Leg. Will. Scrape. Along. The. Asphalt. Possibly with
the weight of the bike on it. Wanna get an idea of what that would
feel like? Have the biggest guy you know put all his weight on a
cheese grater and rub it on your bare thigh. Then do the same thing
over a pair of Levi's.</span></div>
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If you're smart
enough to pilot a motorcycle in Austin traffic without dying, you
have to be smart enough to realize all this. Which brings me to the
conclusion that your flashy jacket and helmet aren't really for
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They're a god
damned fashion statement.</div>
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Put some pants on,
you fucking poser.<br />
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(reblogged from http://handgrenadesandhorseshoes.blogspot.com/)</div>Gypsy E.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10575569707510466658noreply@blogger.com2