We’ve got a bunch of cool stuff coming your way in the next few weeks.
I’m working on a detailed tutorial on how to time a revolver…it’s my beloved Model 60. It seems the more things go south on that old war horse, the more I love it. This time, the revolver went out of time (that means it’s firing with the chambers misaligned with the barrel), and the way to correct that is by fitting a new hand. That’s the piece you see in the big photo above, showing the well-worn 60-year-old original hand on the left and a new one on the right (the hand is the part that advances the cylinder for each shot). Good times. Did I mention I love that gun?
I’ll be on a bunch of secret missions in the next few months. I’m visiting Janus Motorcycles in the next few weeks and I’m going to ride their new Halcyon 450. You may remember I rode with the Janus guys in Baja three years ago (wow, those three years went by quickly). The Janus trip was a hoot and I was blown away by the quality of these small motorcycles.
I’ll be in Gettysburg soon…four score and seven years ago, and you know the rest. Gettysburg was the turning point, and the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. I’m looking forward to the photo ops, and you’ll see the Nikon’s output right here.
And another: Hershey, Pennsylvania…an entire town blanketed in the aroma of good chocolate, streetlights that look like Hershey kisses, calories galore, and tasty treats. That will be a sweet ride!
Folks love listicles. There are a dozen or so reasons why a Timex is as good as a Rolex. That one will generate a few comments, and we’ll be bringing them to you here.
How about the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? You’ll see it right here on ExNotes. Good stuff. Yep, we’ll be there, too.
Bill’s Bike Barn…yet another vintage moto museum. Never heard of it? Well, you will!
More gun stuff? Absolutely. Fine walnut and blue steel. I’ve got a cool story about the most beautiful stock I’ve ever seen on an absolutely incredible .257 Weatherby Magnum Ruger No. 1.
Look for a follow up on the Shoei helmet Gresh wears these days…it’s in the mix, too.
A road trip to New Mexico, and that means a visit with Joe 1 (or is he Joe 2?) and another video or two. Gresh has a bunch of motorcycles. Maybe I’ll borrow one and he and I will go for a ride. Who knows?
And more rides on my effervescent and exciting Enfield, one of the best bargains in biking (we’ll have a listicle coming up bargain bikes, too). Now that the left-leaning evil time suck (i.e., Facebook) is in the rear view mirror, I have lots more time. I’m doing what the Good Lord intended, and that’s riding my motorcycle and writing about it.
Stay tuned.
I don’t know if everyone likes listicles, but these sound like a great mix to me.
Trust us; most folks love listicles (if the number of pageviews are any indication). And guns. All the gun blogs get tons of hits. And anything Gresh writes.
Looking forward to these listwhatevers.
Looking forward to the upcoming stuff.
I got nothing spectacular coming up. Just bread and buttah stuff. In June me and Hunter are riding old two strokes to Arkansas for a vintage bike show.
One man’s bread and butter is another man’s feast, especially if Joe Gresh is doing the writing.
Well if those smokers are triples that would be exciting .
Glad the content will contiue!
Absolutely, and thanks for commenting.
When you speak to the Halcyon guys, tell them I need a 60 rwhp bike. It is the very minimum I’ll ride with and still feel safe on fast highways. I don’t mind paying good money for a quality, lightweight, American made motorcycle but 30 hp just doesn’t cut it for me. I know, I know.. but 60 rwhp, not 160, is not asking too much, especially in a bike at that price range.. I’m not looking for bragging rights I’m looking for safety.
They will see your comment, Marcus. I’ll let them know, too. But don’t expect a response. When I consulted with CSC, we’d constantly hear “if you did this, I’d buy one.” We did, and they didn’t. It was very predictable.
I had called them before and asked if they had models with cast wheels instead of spoked wheels and was told no so I think I already know the answer about the larger engine. I really like their bikes. Maybe someday.
The workmanship and attention to detail is off the charts.
The price range bolsters this argument.
I don’t mind 30hp for doing some curb hopping and lite trails . But the price is beyond what they seem to be offering.
I bet a used 1200cc Sportster has 60 rear wheel horsepower.
I’ll bet it doesn’t! Close, but no cigar:
Surely you jest . Try an earlier model with less crap on it.
Yeah, but it’s a Sportster.
Yeah, but…yeah, but it’s a used Sportster. They’re the best it ever gets in motodom.
Which is about as cool as a big boys mini bike can be!
Yep. And decent stockish ones are plentiful for 3500.
I might have to get another Sportster one day. They are fairly reliable and most any new bike will cost more than a used one. The big gas tank one is mandatory.
You could buy two or three China bikes new for what a used Sportster cost. Even if you got a new Sportster, it would still be a Harley.