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Originally posted by SamDaBikinMan
If she shoots you, can I have your truck?
If she shoots you, can I have your truck?
Don't lie to the wife, a2psyklnut. Cause when she finds out you lied, you are gonna get a DOUBLE whammy.
By the way, Sam doesn't need your truck. I have a 15 year-old that wants a truck...can I have it??
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09-25-03, 11:27 PM
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Don't worry about it, 600 is a deal for a fork and wheel set.
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Hey everyone,
Actually my wife is VERY cool about me and my bike purchases. She rides too, so there is no putting anything past her. She'll definately notice the new forks. The new wheels will probably go unnoticed, but I'm sure she'll see the extra set in the garage. She understands me and the fact that this is my sport/hobby and knows it isn't a cheap one. She's just always concerned about finances, but we can afford this right now, so it's no biggie! I may also sell my Psylo to help offset the costs, but I don't know right now! I like having a lot of spare parts around.
Not to sound like a chauvinist pig, but I do make the money for the family and I'm in charge of the finances, and I wouldn't put us in financial difficult just for some new bike parts. Financial stress maybe, but not difficulty! j/k.
Plus, she's got some pretty nice bikes of her own!
And Sam, NO!, you can't have my truck! My wife likes driving it too much! Pretty funny actually, a little 5'6" thin blonde driving this big old crew cab dually 4x4!
And MsVicki, would your son be interested in a 1970 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 with a lift and 31" tires? I recently redid the drivetrain and installed front disc brakes and more heavy duty rear drum brakes. New axles, new drive shafts, new universal joints...etc. I was planning on restoring it completely, but may consider selling it!
Yep, my dad used to call me the Redneck-Surfer-Jock-Brain-Chameleon. I'm a big boy, grew up in the sticks, love the water, and get along with almost everyone!
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Actually my wife is VERY cool about me and my bike purchases. She rides too, so there is no putting anything past her. She'll definately notice the new forks. The new wheels will probably go unnoticed, but I'm sure she'll see the extra set in the garage. She understands me and the fact that this is my sport/hobby and knows it isn't a cheap one. She's just always concerned about finances, but we can afford this right now, so it's no biggie! I may also sell my Psylo to help offset the costs, but I don't know right now! I like having a lot of spare parts around.
Not to sound like a chauvinist pig, but I do make the money for the family and I'm in charge of the finances, and I wouldn't put us in financial difficult just for some new bike parts. Financial stress maybe, but not difficulty! j/k.
Plus, she's got some pretty nice bikes of her own!
And Sam, NO!, you can't have my truck! My wife likes driving it too much! Pretty funny actually, a little 5'6" thin blonde driving this big old crew cab dually 4x4!
And MsVicki, would your son be interested in a 1970 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 with a lift and 31" tires? I recently redid the drivetrain and installed front disc brakes and more heavy duty rear drum brakes. New axles, new drive shafts, new universal joints...etc. I was planning on restoring it completely, but may consider selling it!
Yep, my dad used to call me the Redneck-Surfer-Jock-Brain-Chameleon. I'm a big boy, grew up in the sticks, love the water, and get along with almost everyone!
L8R
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Originally posted by a2psyklnut
[B} She'll definately notice the new forks.
L8R [/B]
[B} She'll definately notice the new forks.
L8R [/B]
HAHAAHHA gotta jib ya a little about that.
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Let's not bring up this debate again. Are you wearing short or pant or shorts or pants? j/k
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So do you have the fork (notice no S 
) yet? Or how much longer do you have till it and the wheels show up? Cause you know I want to hear how well all the new stuff ride! 
) yet? Or how much longer do you have till it and the wheels show up? Cause you know I want to hear how well all the new stuff ride!
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Not yet, just ordered it yesterday (9-25-03), and they didn't have the X-tra Heavy springs in stock, so it'll be 3 or 4 days until they show up then another 5-8 days to send it all to me! I'll be happy if I get everything my mid-Oct. I'm not in any hurry, so I went with the cheapest shipping method!
Plus, YOU KNOW, I'll be posting some pics of the new set-up!
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Plus, YOU KNOW, I'll be posting some pics of the new set-up!
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Originally posted by a2psyklnut
And Sam, NO!, you can't have my truck! My wife likes driving it too much! Pretty funny actually, a little 5'6" thin blonde driving this big old crew cab dually 4x4!
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And Sam, NO!, you can't have my truck! My wife likes driving it too much! Pretty funny actually, a little 5'6" thin blonde driving this big old crew cab dually 4x4!
L8R
Back when I was rock climbing it was always the joke we would crack before a tough climb. "Hey if you fall and die can I have your gear?"
Betcha can't wait to bring it up to NC for some long fast downhills now!
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Originally posted by a2psyklnut
And MsVicki, would your son be interested in a 1970 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 with a lift and 31" tires? I recently redid the drivetrain and installed front disc brakes and more heavy duty rear drum brakes. New axles, new drive shafts, new universal joints...etc. I was planning on restoring it completely, but may consider selling it!
And MsVicki, would your son be interested in a 1970 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 with a lift and 31" tires? I recently redid the drivetrain and installed front disc brakes and more heavy duty rear drum brakes. New axles, new drive shafts, new universal joints...etc. I was planning on restoring it completely, but may consider selling it!
Sounds like his kinda truck!
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Originally posted by SamDaBikinMan
Back when I was rock climbing it was always the joke we would crack before a tough climb. "Hey if you fall and die can I have your gear?"
Back when I was rock climbing it was always the joke we would crack before a tough climb. "Hey if you fall and die can I have your gear?"
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Wow, this thread is awesome...The drama, suspense, and plot. Can he do it? Will he survive? What will the antagonist do when she finds out she's married to the protagonist. There is definitely more entertainment value here than almost anything on TV these days.
Do we have any independent film buffs here? 'Cause this would make a great movie.
Do we have any independent film buffs here? 'Cause this would make a great movie.
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I got my goods today!
I'll take some pics of the stuff later tonight! The wheels are sweet, fork is awesome! Can't wait to mount them on the bike!
L8R
I'll take some pics of the stuff later tonight! The wheels are sweet, fork is awesome! Can't wait to mount them on the bike!
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dont forget to take a picture when your wife takes everything back to the bike shop for a refund. 
good stuff man. PICS PICS PICS!!!!
good stuff man. PICS PICS PICS!!!!
10-06-03, 11:05 AM
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Welcome back to the World of Z1.
Can't wait to see pics.
Can't wait to see pics.
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Woohoo! Always fun to get cool new stuff....
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
I got my goods today!
I'll take some pics of the stuff later tonight! The wheels are sweet, fork is awesome! Can't wait to mount them on the bike!
L8R
I'll take some pics of the stuff later tonight! The wheels are sweet, fork is awesome! Can't wait to mount them on the bike!
L8R
UMMM WE ARE WAITING!!!
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Originally Posted by slcpunk21
UMMM WE ARE WAITING!!!
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I suck, I didn't take any last night. I will tonight though!
My garage was a complete and utter disaster, and it took me about 1.5 hrs just to clean up to the point where I could work on my bike.
I mounted the new wheels, but didn't get to the forks yet. I stripped one of the Torx bolts on my front rotor and had to drill it, and by the time I got everything cleaned up, it was pretty late!
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My garage was a complete and utter disaster, and it took me about 1.5 hrs just to clean up to the point where I could work on my bike.
I mounted the new wheels, but didn't get to the forks yet. I stripped one of the Torx bolts on my front rotor and had to drill it, and by the time I got everything cleaned up, it was pretty late!
L8R
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
I suck, I didn't take any last night. I will tonight though!
My garage was a complete and utter disaster, and it took me about 1.5 hrs just to clean up to the point where I could work on my bike.
I mounted the new wheels, but didn't get to the forks yet. I stripped one of the Torx bolts on my front rotor and had to drill it, and by the time I got everything cleaned up, it was pretty late!
L8R
My garage was a complete and utter disaster, and it took me about 1.5 hrs just to clean up to the point where I could work on my bike.
I mounted the new wheels, but didn't get to the forks yet. I stripped one of the Torx bolts on my front rotor and had to drill it, and by the time I got everything cleaned up, it was pretty late!
L8R
Howd you strip the torx bolt? You gettin all midevil on the bolt? Well we'll just sit around and wait for your pics then.. uggg
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I stipped it the usual way. Too much muscle too little patience!
Actually, I was using a torx bit on a ratching screwdriver thingy. I didn't have good leverage, and the damn thing stripped on me. Stripped a second one too, but not to the point where I couldn't get a good hold of it and get that one out.
Then I also put in some new pads in my Hayes Hydros, so I had to go through and alcohol the rotors really well, and sand the pads a bit! Didn't even get to test ride it, since I had the fork off the bike!
I also have to stop by the shop and get some more oil for my fork. I'm going to be replacing the stock springs for "Chunky Boy Springs" and will probabaly replace the oil as well. Or, maybe I'll just wait until the seals are broken in a bit and replace the oil at that time. Yeah, that's probably what I'll do so I can change the springs quickly and maybe go for a test ride tonight!
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Actually, I was using a torx bit on a ratching screwdriver thingy. I didn't have good leverage, and the damn thing stripped on me. Stripped a second one too, but not to the point where I couldn't get a good hold of it and get that one out.
Then I also put in some new pads in my Hayes Hydros, so I had to go through and alcohol the rotors really well, and sand the pads a bit! Didn't even get to test ride it, since I had the fork off the bike!
I also have to stop by the shop and get some more oil for my fork. I'm going to be replacing the stock springs for "Chunky Boy Springs" and will probabaly replace the oil as well. Or, maybe I'll just wait until the seals are broken in a bit and replace the oil at that time. Yeah, that's probably what I'll do so I can change the springs quickly and maybe go for a test ride tonight!
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I still suck!
I did take pictures last night, but forgot the bring the camera into work today, so I'll try to post them tonight!
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I did take pictures last night, but forgot the bring the camera into work today, so I'll try to post them tonight!
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Trying to post some pics:
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Rear Wheel;
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Very nice indeed.
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