Archive for October, 2009
October Roundup!
Oct 31
Part 8 is now up of My Old Friend: The Rebirth of an XT
Finally seeing the bike take shape, and getting caught up, we see what stood as a skeleton of bare metal, start to take form of a motorcycle, but not without a hiccup here and there.
“Boy! What a weekend!
I was originally going to name this issue of MOF “The exploady burny” issue, but decided against that… And more on that later. Right now, lets jump right into things!”
Continue reading hear: Part 8: Published 10-26-09
Me and My XT - Sometime in the mid 1990's with my buddy Owen S.
I see them. The gentle leaves falling to the ground, blotting out the once green neighborhoods in tones of yellow, orange and red.
Our sky’s give in to the clouds. Slowly removing the blue from our sights, and replacing it with the dreary gray that has moved in, bringing with it, the pat pat pattering of rain gently striking the ground in rapid succession.
It’s autumn in the Pacific Northwest. And while the people pack up their motorcycles, along with their lawn furniture and volley ball nets, I dust off my own, and prepare for the winter ahead. Read the rest of this entry »
Part 7 is now available for your reading pleasure!
Part 7: Published 10-19-09
A wet weekend of more time spent driving than working proves that even a little progress is good progress.
“What I set out to do this weekend, was finish what I was unable to do last weekend. Which was put the engine in the frame, swing-arm attached, wheel bearings put in, steering stem with front suspension put on, and wheels so it will stand on its own.
What I did get this weekend, was a lot of sit down, rethink planning, a lot of back and forth driving all over the place, and then just a lot of bull shitting.”
The latest installment of “My Old Friend” is now up for your viewing pleasure!
“First off, I received a few items this week! The Wheel Bearings came super quick, the air filter came in along with my rear tail light cover, the front fork boots made their way to Oregon, and last but not least, my frame was finished!”
Continue Reading Here: My Old Friend: Part 6 – The Rebirth of an XT
The original articles of “My Old Friend: The Rebirth of an XT” have been moved over into the projects section.
Coming Soon
Oct 5
Life’s A Breeze: The Adventures and Projects of Mic will soon have Content! Stand By!