Re: Well, it's been a while

[ABLE1 <somebody@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 7/25/2023 2:32 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
> On 7/25/2023 7:43 AM, ABLE1 wrote:
>> On 7/19/2023 8:52 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>>> On 7/19/2023 4:56 PM, ABLE1 wrote:
>>>> On 7/19/2023 12:18 AM, Jim Davis wrote:
>>>>> Wow! Can't believe I haven't looked in on ASA for about a month.
>>>>>
>>>>> Been REEEEEELY busy. All kinds of upgrades, and new special jobs
>>>>> and trying out a different aspect of CCTV
>>>>> I'm doing all the Ethernet and telephone wire runs in a a ten
>>>>> office business. Existing customer is opening a new branch. Running
>>>>> all the thermostat wires for a customer that want's to upgrade from
>>>>> the old mercury thermostats to the Ecobee programmable remote
>>>>> access units. Laying wires for outdoor speakers around pool and
>>>>> cabana for Sonos sound system. Doing upgrades to Napco Starlink
>>>>> Connect remote access.
>>>>> ,
>>>>> Did and Access control install for one office door. And lots of
>>>>> little piddley service calls. Little busier than I like it but
>>>>> can't I guess that's a good complaint.
>>>>> .
>>>>> I don't have many commercial accounts left but one of the one's I
>>>>> have has CCTV cameras on outside of building and sure nuff I had to
>>>>> get up on a freakin 20 foot ladder and change the camera. I wonder
>>>>> if a parachute would open in that short a distance?  Or, I was
>>>>> thinking that if I got a bucket of cement and put a rope tied
>>>>> around me through a pulley attached to the roof of the building, If
>>>>> I fell, it would let me down easy. But I calculated that the cost
>>>>> of that much cement was too much ^ v ^
>>>>> .
>>>>> Hey Les, what are you doing with all your spare time now?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hey Jim,
>>>>
>>>> Well I will have to say that every day is a Saturday!!
>>>> Although my daily work load is nothing like yours..............
>>>> I must say that you need to find a way to slow down........ a bit!! :-)
>>>>
>>>> My biggest frustration is that my phone won't stop ringing with calls
>>>> from previous customers.  Wanting help with this and that!!!  Or to
>>>> complain that I should have forewarned them that I was quitting the
>>>> business!!  Or that the new guys don't answer or return their calls.
>>>>
>>>> So other than all that stuff, I have managed to get my 92' Honda
>>>> Goldwing out of my garage, removed the OLD gas, loaded new, and it
>>>> started up and runs great after I creatively fixed a gas leak from
>>>> the carburetor.  It hasn't be running for maybe 11 years or so.
>>>> Now I am in negotiations to either convert it into a Trike or trade it
>>>> in on a Trike.  I should have a plan by the end of this week.  I
>>>> would like to take a few road trips just to enjoy the freedom of the
>>>> ride.
>>>>
>>>> Other than that I have been fixing up things around the house that I
>>>> have been putting off because I was too busy with business.  N-O-W I
>>>> can spend the time doing those Saturday jobs on any day of the week!!
>>>>
>>>> Then there is the..........................................
>>>>
>>>> BTW I need to ask!! Hey Bob, what is your local temperature and is it
>>>> too much??  I hope you have your shop with a cooling device that runs!!
>>>>
>>>> Later all,
>>>>
>>>> Les
>>>
>>>
>>> Get it converted if you aren't comfortable on two anymore.  I have
>>> had the chance to ride side hacks and trikes.  Both have their
>>> headaches. Both beat not riding.
>>>
>>> I don't really like the heavy weight tourers anymore.  I feel like
>>> they have gotten so much heavier.  I finally sold the '03 Roadglide
>>> (my wife's bike) to a cousin a couple years ago, but its 880ish pound
>>> curb weight is a freaking lot.  I seem to recall my old '97 FLHT (was
>>> only in the 660-700 range.  Maybe its just remembering how much
>>> stronger I used to be.  LOL.  I don't remember any of my Goldwings
>>> being that heavy either.  (75 GL1000 x 2 and 84 GL1200).  I would
>>> mind scoring another old (75 or 76) GL1000, but I probably wouldn't
>>> ride it much.  I tried to keep riding after my wreck, but... I get
>>> antsy after about 30-40 minutes and can't wait to get it back in the
>>> garage. Doesn't stop until the kick stand is down and it rocks over.
>>> I don't have anything with even remotely current tags now.  I think
>>> the Vulcan Mean Streak was last tagged in 2015.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Well Bob, I have (frustratingly) made a decision on my Honda Goldwing
>> and Suzuki GS550.  I have sold them to a local shop.  The decision was a
>> bit challenging but the final deal will happen today and the bikes
>> will be picked up and gone!!  Goldwing left yesterday and Suzuki will
>> leave tomorrow.
>>
>> There are a lot of personal issues that molded the final decision.
>>
>> I hope somebody's will enjoy their future rides with fun and enjoyment!!
>>
>> Les
>>
>>
>
>
> I've been looking at Silverwings (Real ones.  Not scooters) on-line
> lately.  I had the father of the Silver wing at one time.  The CX500.
> There are a few GL500s within reasonable driving distance, but I don't
> see any of the 650.  I'm not going to buy one, but I always wanted one
> before I got into Harleys.
>
> Maybe you should look at one of those VW rail trikes if you can find one
> at a reasonable price.
>
>
Well I gots meself a new plan in the works for future considerations.

I dug my '77 Suzuki GS550 out of the garage.  I had to re-inflate the
tires since they were very flat, on the 'bottom'.  It has not run since
2004 or 2005.  I cleaned out the old gas, as much as I could out of the
tank.  I then put about 1/2 gallon of fresh in the tank.  I removed the
battery and added some Distilled Water and placed on my charger.
Charged it for 24 hours.  Checked the voltage and it held at 12.4vdc for
a while.  Re-installed the battery.  Placed the choke to full on,
cranked the throttle a couple of times and turned on the key.  Lights
came on, in neutral, pressed the start button it turned over and within
20 seconds it coughed and sputtered and then started.

WOW!!!

Not sure at this point but I think I am going to work on a different
plan for the future.  :-)

Later,

Les